Camp Sigel, Louisville,

(Mr. Schlieder’s Farm), 7 Nov. 1861

Dear Mr. Doern:

The undersigned finds it a pleasant duty to render publicly from time to time an account about what takes place in our camp. Concerning the comfort of the camping place, we could have had difficulty finding a better camping place for miles around. Most residents of Louisville are certainly acquainted with the charming and also wholesomely situated Spring Garden of Mr. Schlieder. Our tents are pitched among the trees of the nicest orchard, next to us is the plank house of the sutler, as well as the very practical arrangement for cooking. The provisions and clothing are being delivered every day in good and ample varieties, you find your temporary place in the nice and roomy buildings of Mr. Schlieder, whose partner, Mr. Rösch, who does all possible, to meet all reasonable demands of the soldiers of the First German Regiment of Kentucky, and thus the satisfaction high esteem to win the war. Moreover, only one voice prevails in camp, that the satisfaction and readiness of the men to make sacrifices, prepared to cheerfully strike at fortifications with their property and blood in order to procure a higher good, namely freedom. Mr. Hailman acts as temporary commander of the camp, and does all within his power, to maintain the morale of the men, and he turns no one away with a negative answer who brings a reasonable request to him. Drills are daily from 8 until 10 1/2 o'clock and from 2 until 4 1/2 o'clock, and the men make visible progress in drills. Food and drink leave nothing to be desired and so far there have been no complaints. Likewise for clothing splendidly looked after by our provisional quartermaster Mr. Billing, who as an industrious and tireless man, is universally respected and popular. One should not delay to join this regiment as soon as possible, so that it is full and ready to help with the present battle, so that Kentucky's Germans can bring home some of the honor, which the population of the Northern States of the once so blessed United States and United Union are in the process of gaining over the Southern enemy and rebellious hordes. Delay no longer Kentucky's energetic German men and hurry here as a man to the flag of our regiment and gain fame and honor by fighting, also the future generations will look back proudly on you, and long will your name go honorably from mouth to mouth.

C.D. Member of the Regiment.

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