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A Well Fed Army

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Parent Issue
Day
25
Month
November
Year
1864
Copyright
Public Domain
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The STiiion anny is probably the best fed one that ever had an existentie. Nnt withstandintr tliu sv indios attempted by Bome contractor in every brand) of the Coniiiii.-isary department to wliich they have acces, the houestv and energy of the otd ;rrny officers, who have cbarge of tbat.mportnnt bureau, prevent the army. (rom being victimized to any ser i(iu :. extent. Tïiey are fed up to the apoplectic point. "The bill of fare for th fall and winter sea.-ou is fresh beef, lftpoik, mackerel, codtish, potatoes, onions, oabhages, beets, turnips, rice, homiuy, t;our kraut, cubbage, aud curry, piekle?, ooffee, tea, fugar, a variety of condiincnts, and hard and soft bread. These are the essentials. Then there are a great mauy such home delicacies, Buch as preserved cherries, peaches, bl .-.okberries, raspberries, and strawber ríes, for hospital use. Numerous quanfitiea (I theso delicious fruits are put up on government contract. Large amounts are siso supplied freo by geuerous individuáis, and dispened to the troops throiigh the agenoy of the Sanitary Comiiii.ssiou. Tüds of preserved blackber ries have been sent this summer to the army of the Goud feeding like this serwes mn only i o keep up the courage and music of our brave men, but irresistibly wins over inany a desert er. ïhe rebelscan stand federal bullets better than the odor of lederal coffee ; and the appetizing incensé of a beefsteak or stew, has succeeded where bayoneta have lailed in bringing them to an uucouditional surrender.

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Subjects
Old News
Michigan Argus