Camp Cameron Poem

DAN SULLIVAN

Another description of the buildings at Camp Cameron.

Here is a description of the non-barracks buildings from the Boston Herald, June 12, 1861, page 4. The land was originally George Hayes' farm. The contractor who built the camp was Leonard Day and he employeed about 150 men. At this date the field was covered with its spring crop of grass that was being mowed. Buildings for Colonel and staff, 30 feet by 50 feet, Commissioned officers, 40 by 30, Bands, 20 by 30, Commissary stores 40 by 20, Hospital, 30 by 30, Guard House, 30 by 40, Cook House, 40 by 60. Sinks and water closets were also planned. Over 200,000 feet of lumber was used.

DAN SULLIVAN

Merry belated Christmas, 29th Regiment, CO. H

On Christmas day 1861 CO H of Charlestown left Camp Cameron for Charlestown. They attended services at the First Baptist Church, where Rev. Mr. Gardner preached. From there they went to City Hall for a Christmas meal, attended by about 250 people. After dinner Capt. Sibley was presented a sword, sash, belt etc... and a check for $100.00 for a military uniform. Several other officers also received presents. Rev. Mr. Ellis also donated $100.00 to be paid after the war to the private who showed the most bravery.
The festivities went on late into the night.

DAN SULLIVAN

Boston Traveler, Dec. 26, 1861, page 2