Harrison Traphagen writes to his parents from Camp Benton, noting that he has been quite sick and that the other men suspected he had measles. He details that he is feeling much better now, however many of the other boys are now ill. Traphagen writes that the weather is good, almost like spring, and that all of the snow has melted. He continues by noting that different Regiments have set off for different parts of the state, and that currently there are approximately 15,000 men at their camp. Traphagen details that from their location they can see another camp to the south of mostly Cavalrymen and that it appears to be about the same size. Traphagen writes that the sabers and saddles of the Second Regiment have been sent back and they will be receiving new ones, and that 450 horses arrived at the camp today. Traphagen concludes by detailing that they held another election and John Ackerson was chosen as corporal, and that they have plenty of food however he misses butter.
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