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The Coalville Times
Coalville, Summit County, Utah
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In Salt Lake on May 25, Captain Caine and his troop of 50 Utah cavalrymen departed by train to join batteries in San Francisco, receiving a triumphant march and ovation despite threatening weather. Escorted by Union and Confederate veterans, they received $150 from the Alta Club and expect to sail around June 1.
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Given an Ovation as They Marched to the Train.
Salt Lake, May 25. - The last of the volunteers, Captain Caine, and his troop of 50 cavalrymen have gone to join the batteries at San Francisco.
They were given a great demonstration notwithstanding the threatening weather. They broke camp at 2:15, and the train pulled out at 6:15 last evening, carrying the last of Utah's soldier boys.
The march through the city was a triumphant one. The troops presented a splendid appearance. They were escorted by a guard of honor composed of veteran Union and Confederate soldiers.
The company treasury was increased by $150, a contribution by members of the Alta club, to make the boys comfortable.
They will not be detained long in San Francisco, but are expected to sail about June 1, on the first transports that leave.
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Salt Lake
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May 25
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The last of the volunteers, Captain Caine, and his troop of 50 cavalrymen departed to join the batteries at San Francisco. They were given a great demonstration notwithstanding the threatening weather. They broke camp at 2:15, and the train pulled out at 6:15 last evening, carrying the last of Utah's soldier boys. The march through the city was a triumphant one. The troops presented a splendid appearance. They were escorted by a guard of honor composed of veteran Union and Confederate soldiers. The company treasury was increased by $150, a contribution by members of the Alta club, to make the boys comfortable. They will not be detained long in San Francisco, but are expected to sail about June 1, on the first transports that leave.