Lot 10
Photo by W.T. Barnum Adrian, Mich. The 31st Michigan Volunteer Infantry in Camp; the following accounts of the 31st Michigan Volunteer Infantry in Camp Poland, Tennessee during the Spanish American War. "Knoxville Journal and Tribune .~ Oct 10, 1898 The band of the Thirty-first continues to improve and although a number of the members are at present away on furloughs, it shows up in good shape, and puts up first class music. It has been engaged to play in the city during carnival week.~ Oct 12, 1898 The band of the Thirty-first is now in fighting as well as playing trim. They were yesterday issued revolvers. These weapons are the Colt's 45 caliber. The same as are used by the officers and are beauties, being made of the best blue steel and having all the latest improvements." Camp John S. Poland, Knoxville, TN. Named after the Brig. General who was the first commanding officer of the second division of the First Corps. The August 13, 1898 Army and Navy Journal reported that Poland died August 8 at Asheville, North Carolina of fever contracted at Chickamauga. He is buried at Westerly, R.I. This camp was established because of the overcrowding at Camp Thomas. General McKee and the second division of the First Corps moved from Camp Thomas to Camp Poland beginning about August 22, 1898. The new camp was named Camp Poland about August 21, 1898. The camp was abandoned in early January, 1899 except for the hospital at Turner Park, which stayed open until mid-February, 1899. The regiments at Camp Poland began leaving as early as mid-September, 1898. By December, only two regiments were left in camp. The 6th Ohio left in late December on its way to Cuba. The 31st Mich. left January 9, 1899 for Savannah and ultimately on to Cuba. The following accounts of the 1st Georgia Volunteer Infantry in Camp Poland, Tennessee during the Spanish American War appeared in the Knoxville Journal and Tribune. August 27, 1898: Colonel Lawton and his officers are proud of the appearance and behavior of their men during evening dress parade. Well they may be, for they are certainly a fine lot of fellows and well drilled. The band furnishes the music for this ceremony, and does well. When the citizens of Knoxville realize what a splendid sight, the evening dress parade is they will no doubt attend in large numbers. Immediately following dress parade of the First Georgia regiment, the Thirty-first Michigan will hold their dress parade, thus giving visitors an opportunity of witnessing both regiments in formation. Work has commenced on the new bath house at the camp of the First Georgia. The bath house will be large and commodious, built on the same principle as the one at Camp Bob Taylor. Water Pipes will run overhead and will form a shower bath, the water being forced out through slits filed in the pipes. This makes an excellent shower bath. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 11" x 6-7/8" Condition:
- Very Good Condition
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