J.ucli awaits the First Squadron,
First Virginia Cavalry, otherwise
Known as the Richmond Blues, on its
arrival at Brownville. The local lads,
instead of grubbing around in the
curt as for a comfortable spot to pitch
their camp, will land on the finest
site in the entire district. The Blues
will also be close to the First Virginia Infantry, of which the Richmond Blues' Foliation is a part.
The Blues will occupy the site vacated by the First Illinois Cavalry,
Kites are up and screened, a well-constructed Young Men's Christian Association building, a post exchange,
show-wor baths and every other convenience awaits them. The camp site is fully
equipped and drained, ice.
The first was installed by the former occupants, that and the First Virginia
being the only National Guard outfits with electric light, throughout the camp. The site is not far from the Country Club and is near the car line.
Colonel William J. Ferry, of the
First Virginia Infantry, writes that
the Blues are fortunate in getting a
fully equipped camp site. His boys are
agricly waiting for the arrival of the
Kitcheners, and have been looking
for them for many weeks.
The Blues are to be formed into
a provisional regiment with troops
from New Hampshire. Lieutenant Colonel
John D.  In the midst of the Third Cavalry, the Texas, who has been stationed with the Third Cavalry, will be in command, and one troop of that regiment will be stationed with the provisional regiment for instruction purposes. Troops commanded by Captain John M. 