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Important To Old Veterans

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Parent Issue
Day
21
Month
August
Year
1895
Copyright
Public Domain
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Capt. Chas. E. Belknap sends the Courier the following circular whicfa contains much valuable information, with a request] to publish, which we cheerfully do : Washington, D. C, August 7, 1895. It appears froni nuinerous letters received by this Coinmission that its previous circular in regard to furnishing quarters in camp barracks bas been construed to mean that such barracks will be erected without regard to the orders received, and that those desiring these quarters can obtain them upon their arrival at Chattanooga. Thie, however, is not the case. As Congress made no appropriation for free quarters, a plan was devised by which barracks accoinmodations could be provided by the Citizons' Committee of Chattanooga at a very low rate for all who might order such a sufficient time in advance. It is the intention to extend barracks as orders for accommodations are received. Sucli aceommodations can not be provided under applications received after August 30, 1895. Those who send two dollars to Captain Charles F. Muller, Chattanooga, Tennessee, will receive in return a tick et which will entitle the holder to a comfortable barrack buuk for the entire time of his stay at Chattanooga, includingsafe storagefor hand baggage and toil et accommodations. It will notbe possible to furnish ladies with quarters in these barracks, or to supply meals or lunches in connection with them. It will be necessary for each person to bring his own blanket and towels. The barracks will be constructed upon the plan adopted at the last Grand Army Encampment at Washington City, where a very large number of veterans were thus housed. Such structures will be erected in Chattanooga where, within convenient distauces, meals and lunches may be obtaiued at reasonable prices. Communications ia regard to barrack3 addressed to Captain Muller, who was selected by the Citizens' Committee to take charge of this work, will receive prompt and reliable attention. The indications of a very large attendance at the dedication are such as to lead this Coinmission to urge that all contemplating attendance make arrangements in ad vanee for quarters. A Citizens' Executive Committee, of which Captain H. S. Chamberlain is Chairman, is now canvassiug the city of Chattanooga to find quarters in private families for those who desire such accommodations. Full iuformation may be obtained by addressing that Committee, and assurances have been given that rates will be reasonable.

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