Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-01-19
MAYOR HEARS FROM GUARDS
BOYS NOW CAndPED NEAR ST..
ANTONI0-RECEIVED May
OR'S GREETINGS -s.-

The Little Falls boys who are with
the Minnesota militia on the Mexican
border are enjoying good he4lth ana
nave excellent accommodations now;
according to a letter writer to Mayor
G. M. A. Fortier or his city by Lieu
tenant Henry r. Prescott, who secur
ed the enlistments here. The First
regiment has been transferred from
Llano Grande to Camp Wilson, near San
Antonio. Mr.. Prescott states in his
letter that the greeting from Little
Falls to the guardsmen, sent down by
Mayor Fortier, was received and was
read to the entire organization.
The lieutenant letter, which is
very interesting, follows:
Dear Mr.. Fortier:
I received your letter with the greet
ing for the young men from Little
Falls, which was read to the entire or
ganization and I take this occasion to
thank you.
The First Minnesota regiment is now
encamped at Camp W44son, San An
tonic, Texas, where we have been as
signed to the Twelfth division. The
tall buildings and the bright lights of
this city look mighty good to our boys
after their months duty on the bor
der. The First Minnesota infantry is
brigaded with the 9th q. s. infantry
and the Cd Wisconsin infantry.
There are a great many things here
for us to see viz: the Alamo, the old
missions, some Of which are over 200
years old, an ostrich farm, Hot Wells
and beautiful parks.
At our old camp at Llano Grande,
we were compelled to pay soc for q
round trip to Mercedes, our nearest
town, while here we pay 20c for a
round trip to San Antonio proper.
My first nights experience was pc
culiar one. I could not seem to orr
ent myself. When 1 awoke IN the
morning, everything seemed SO strange.
The whistles were blowing and bells
ringing. The first thing which came
to my mind was that I was dead but
was quickly brought to my senses by
my captain, who came into my tent
and in formed me that I was late for
breakfast.
We are comfortably quartered here
at the present time, having all tents
walled and foored and heated with
stoves.
We are getting to be real sven here
now. Each tent is lighted by electric
ity.
On arriving here, each man was car
rying 100 rounds of ammunition. The
men from other regiments came
around while we were detraining and
seemed surprised to think that we
were carrying real bullets. Each one
wanted a bullet for souvenir as no
| ammunition had been issued to the
| men here.
f. We have been busy making new
friends among our neighboring regi-
ments and they all seem to have a
wholesome respect for our regiment
as thew have found out that we are
| real soldiers.
want to say a rew words about the
young men from Little Falls before I
close. When they enlisted for serv-
ice, they did 80 believing that war
! was imminent and the brave lads
thought that some of them would new
er return. I wish to comment on their
behavior and gentlemanly conduct
| while serving win Company "F.' -
| They are not only credit to them
| selves but also an honor to the families
| thev represent.
Friendships formed during our serv-
ice in the National guard have been
very pleasant ones.
When these boys return to Little
Falls, they deserve a hearty welcome.
Wishing you prosperous year, I
am with Hndest regards.
Yours truly, :.~*
Henry r. Prescott.
P. Sail the men are in excellent
| health. -