. The military history of Wisconsin : a record of the civil and military patriotism of the state, in the war for the union, with a history of the campaigns in which Wisconsin soldiers have been conspicuous--regimental histories--sketches of distinguished officers--the roll of the illustrious dead--movements of the Legislature and state officers, etc . he interest attached to them by the people; and Itrust a fitting place will soon be provided, where they can be properly preserved. Speaking of the return of our Wisconsin regiments on furloughor for muster out of service, he says: Upon the retur
. The military history of Wisconsin : a record of the civil and military patriotism of the state, in the war for the union, with a history of the campaigns in which Wisconsin soldiers have been conspicuous--regimental histories--sketches of distinguished officers--the roll of the illustrious dead--movements of the Legislature and state officers, etc . he interest attached to them by the people; and Itrust a fitting place will soon be provided, where they can be properly preserved. Speaking of the return of our Wisconsin regiments on furloughor for muster out of service, he says: Upon the return to the State of regiments, companies and batteries of Wisconsinvolunteers on veteran furlough, or oh the expiration of their term of service, receptionsand entertainments have been provided for them by this department, (whenever noticeof their coming has been received,) on the order of your Excellency, as authorized underthe provisions of chapter 143, of the laws of 18G4. All accounts of expenditures for thispurpose have been certified to the Secretary of State for audit; and in no instance hasthat expenditure exceeded the sum authorized under the act. Much credit is due to theeeveral proprietors of the Railroad Hotel in this city, for the promptness with whichthey have at all times furnished ample entertainments of excellent quality for our. ^^■^sji-^^^Kar,; -^ LIEUT- GElSr. ENGRAVED EXPRESSLY FOR CLARKE &. CO. PUBLISHERS. GOVERNOR lewis MESSAGE — EXTRACTS. 185 returning troops. It has frequently occurred that commands have arrived during thenight; having passed days without otlier food than tlie slight ration from the haversack,and that supply often exhausted, —when, but for the provision made by the State, nofood could have been pi-ocured for hours. Under such circumstances, the hot coffee andbountiful supply of warm meats and vegetables provided, have been most timely andacceptable, and the thanks of officers and men have been freely given to t
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