Dear Officers, Staff and Members of the Independent Guard Battalion,
Greetings! This weekend is the last scheduled event on the I.G.B. calendar. I know the numbers will be down as many of you at Perryville have informed me that you will not be able to attend. However, it does wrap up a great season for the I.G.B., and I will be there. The theme is Shiloh, and we have been asked to help set up the Sat. morning scenario where we overrun the yankee camp which will be set up in the field below the middle fence w/ the cabin. We need extra dog tents and or blankets to make it look good, and will gather them up right after the battle. For members in Ohio....I do not think I will be able to attend the conference in Columbus, Ohio put on by Bob Minton later this month. We need a representative of the IGB to go to it. I believe I know of at least 3 members who are going, so let me know for sure if we will be represented. It is not too early to be thinking about a location for spring drill next year. Think about it and telegraph your ideas to me. Just received a new dispatch that says yankees are descending upon Hartford City, so come up as quickly as you can. I remain
Your obedient servant,
Col. Dave Julian, I.G.B.
