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Bivouac of the Volunteers at the close of the Review, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Bivouac of the Volunteers at the close of the Review, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Bivouac of the Volunteers at the close of the Review, 1860. Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park. The hospitality of the Earl of Derby...was on a scale of princely munificence; and the arrangements of the eating and drinking department...were as perfect as they were gigantic. "At the close of the review, officers commanding battalions will send an officer to take charge of the tent...and will direct the captain of each company to send one non-commissioned officer, with four men, to bring from the tent one basket containing refreshments for sixty men; one beer-can, containing three gallons of ale, ten half-pint drinking-cups, which will be found distinctly marked with the number of the company in the battalion...The captain of each company is charged with the proper distribution of these refreshments, and will send the can to be refilled, the portion allotted to each volunteer being one pint of ale. One water-cask will be told off to each tent. The volunteers will then pile arms, but are not to be allowed to stray away. The baskets, cans, and cups will be returned to the refreshment-tents when done with". From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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Bivouac of the Volunteers at the Close of the Review, 1860
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is an evocative image capturing the spirit of camaraderie and military discipline during a time of peace. The photograph, created by an unknown artist, depicts a bivouac scene in Knowsley Park, where the Lancashire Rifle Volunteers had assembled for their annual review. The Earl of Derby, known for his princely hospitality, had graciously hosted the event, providing a grand feast for the officers and soldiers. At the conclusion of the review, the officers in charge of battalions sent an officer to oversee the distribution of refreshments from the tent. Each captain was responsible for sending one non-commissioned officer and four men to collect a basket containing provisions for sixty men, a three-gallon beer can, ten half-pint drinking cups, and a water cask. The captain was then tasked with distributing the rations fairly among his volunteers. Once the refreshments were consumed, the baskets, cans, and cups were to be returned to the refreshment tents. The volunteers are seen here piling their arms, signaling the end of the day's activities. The soldiers appear focused and attentive, reflecting the military precision that was a hallmark of the volunteer forces during this era. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the logistics of military life and the importance of communal meals in fostering unity among soldiers. The "Illustrated London News" reported that the hospitality extended by the Earl of Derby was on a grand scale, with meticulous attention paid to the arrangements for food and drink. This photograph encapsulates the spirit of the event, showcasing the military camaraderie, organization, and the generosity of the Earl of Derby.
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