Camp Scott.

CAMP SCOTT.--Amid the cry of frauds on the soldiers and Government, it appears by the following, that the greatest prudence and economy was exercised in this Camp:
Expenses of Camp Scott, from the 22d of April to the 25th day of May--34 days--Exclusive of Provisions.

Wood and Straw,	$2124 70
Boards, Scantling and Nails for Barracks,	3902 30
Carpenter work in erecting do.,	265 59
Tools and Coal,	78 29
Stationary,	65 69
Stores,	95 57
Scales, &c.,	110 60
Cooking utensils,	144 71
Hauling supplies, &c.,	254 59
Stable and Stalls for Horses,	259 14
Hay and Straw for Capt. Campbell's Artillery,	218 80
Painting Cannon Carriages,	15 00
Medicine and Provisions for Hospital,	66 85
	$7601 83

Camp expenses, exclusive of provisions for each man $1.68 or a fraction less than 5 cents per day for each man.
For the able manner in which the details of the internal police and military duties of the Camp have been enforced, great credit is due to Brigadier General George C. Wynkoop, to whom this duty was assigned; while Capt. Jacob Higgins, the acting Commissary of Subsistence and Quartermaster, is also entitled to great praise for the regularity with which the rations and other supplies were furnished to the troops.

Source:

Unknown, "Camp Scott," The Miners' Journal and Pottsville General Advertiser, Pottsville, Pa., Saturday, 15 June 1861, page 1, col. 8.

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