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| 62 the Seventh New Jersey. The town swarmed with people. The line was formed, and escorted by the Seventh, the Maryland soldiers began a long march through the town. In passing Governor Parker's house, the porch of which was decorated, where he, Governor Groome, and the staff officers of Governor Dix were, a marching salute was given. The regiments continued their march to the fair grounds, one mile from COMPANY L. COMFANT B. COMPANY STREET IN THE TAMPA CAMP, 1898. the town, where a review of both regiments was held, Colonel J. S. Jenkins acting as brigadier-general. The Seventh Regiment had 300 men in line, and made a very fine display. A dinner, provided by the ladies of Freehold, was served in a large tent. At five o'clock in the afternoon the Fifth started for Long Branch, and spent the last night of the encampment in valedictory pleasures. |