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