The Leavenworth Daily Times
Leavenworth, Kansas
May 28, 1861
A chance is now offered to persons wishing to enlist for three years or during the war, to join the “Union Guards,” now encamped at Camp Robinson. Capt. Cozzens is one of the finest drilled officers in the camp, having been schooled in the famous New York 7th, and all the other officers are men of ability and experience. The company is almost filled, and no doubt will be mustered into U. S. service in a day or two at the farthest. See notice.
First in the Field.—The Steuben Guards, Capt. Zesch, were yesterday mustered into the service of the United States for three years. This is the only company yet received from Leavenworth, several others that made application, not having full ranks.
As the Guards passed our office, on their way to camp, they favored us with a salute, for which we return our thanks. They are a fine looking body of men, and will be faithful and effective defenders of the stars and stripes.
The Leavenworth Fencibles were not received into the service yesterday, as they lacked five men of the number requisite for a full company. They will be “mustered in” to-day, at 10 o’clock, A. M., at their camp, near the Catholic Church. In the meantime, a few more recruits will be received.