Fifty-Second Iowa Regiment Ordered to Des Moines
Des Moines reports Gov. Shaw announced by telegram from the Secretary of War that the Fifty-Second Iowa Regiment is ordered from Chickamauga to Camp McKinley at Des Moines. The move follows the governor’s request to furlough or discharge due to unsanitary camp conditions. Arrival time unclear, likely Sunday, with transportation delays and red tape cited as ongoing issues.
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Shaw
Secretary of War
Des Moines
Associated Press
Gov
Chickamauga
Camp McKinley
Knoxville
Lexington
Care for the Sick Left at Chickamauga
Gov. Shaw orders private hospital care and trained nurses for 52nd’s sick left behind at Chickamauga. Col. Humphrey to arrange, L M Law notes. Dr Morse and A A Brunson to Camp Thomas to oversee sick Company F. funds raised, Jacob G Smith contributing over 30 dollars to cover expenses.
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Geo C. Call
Gov. Shaw
Des Moines
Camp McKinley
Chickamauga
L. M. Law
Shaw
Iowa
Antivens
Court House
Dr. Morse
SICK LEAVE CAMP FACES DES MOINES MOVE AS TROOPS PREPARE
From Trosras, LYTLE, Ga on Aug 21 a camp journal reports sick troops ready for 80 day furloughs. Wagons and mules to be turned in. camp to depart for Des Moines as peace nears. Bert Tuttles letter notes no interest in garrison duty or low pay, hope for quicker homeward discharge.
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Trosras
Lytle
Des Moines
Bert Tuttle
Coxsee’s Hardware
Col Cooke Urges No Cakes for Des Moines Returnees
Col T F Cooke urges Republican readers to stop sending cakes and other “ticking” foods to the returning men at Camp McKinley saying regular rations suffice. He suggests sending jellies to hospitals with recipients clearly named and emphasizes health over indulgence.
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Geo. E. Boyle
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Davison
Miller
Dr. Knott
Sioux City
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J E. C. Anderson
Bancroft
Glen Davison
Milton Miller
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Roy Alcorn i
Camp Thomas
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Olaf Pearson
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Marc Peterson
Merrit Turner
The
Baptist Church
Whittemore
Boyles
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