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Letter to Editor
May 24, 1861
Muscatine Weekly Journal
Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Army correspondence from the 1st Iowa Regiment in Keokuk, Iowa, on May 18, 1861, reports arrival of 2,000 arms and camp equipage, a critically ill private with fever, good health among the rest, and recent enjoyment of a lavish feast sent by Muscatine ladies, shared with Burlington Zouaves officers.
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Our Army Correspondence.
Head Quarters 1st Iowa Regiment,
Keokuk, May 18, 1861.
To-day two thousand stand of arms and the camp equipage for the regiment arrived. We will probably be in camp to-morrow.
Private Winning is very sick, and not expected to live; disease being fever. All the rest of the company are in good health and spirits.
We have had a great time on lunches for the last three days, on the remains of the grand feast sent us by the ladies of Muscatine. This flattering compliment has set us up mightily in Keokuk. The daily papers gave a glorious account of the supper. Sergeant Fessler had a box of delicacies sent him by some generous friend. We had our special friends, the officers of the Burlington Zouaves, in quarters, and shared with them some of the aforesaid luxuries. This company is a very gallant and fine looking body of men - gentlemen and soldiers.
In great haste,
H. J. C.
Head Quarters 1st Iowa Regiment,
Keokuk, May 18, 1861.
To-day two thousand stand of arms and the camp equipage for the regiment arrived. We will probably be in camp to-morrow.
Private Winning is very sick, and not expected to live; disease being fever. All the rest of the company are in good health and spirits.
We have had a great time on lunches for the last three days, on the remains of the grand feast sent us by the ladies of Muscatine. This flattering compliment has set us up mightily in Keokuk. The daily papers gave a glorious account of the supper. Sergeant Fessler had a box of delicacies sent him by some generous friend. We had our special friends, the officers of the Burlington Zouaves, in quarters, and shared with them some of the aforesaid luxuries. This company is a very gallant and fine looking body of men - gentlemen and soldiers.
In great haste,
H. J. C.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Historical
What themes does it cover?
Military War
What keywords are associated?
Iowa Regiment
Keokuk
Army Supplies
Soldier Health
Muscatine Feast
Burlington Zouaves
What entities or persons were involved?
H. J. C.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
H. J. C.
Main Argument
reports on the current status and activities of the 1st iowa regiment, including arrivals, health updates, and social compliments received.
Notable Details
Arrival Of 2,000 Stand Of Arms And Camp Equipage
Private Winning Critically Ill With Fever
Feast From Ladies Of Muscatine
Shared Luxuries With Burlington Zouaves Officers