We have little room to spare and none to waste in the "Camp Kettle" and shall briefly state that it is our intention to publish it as a daily, a weekly or an occasional paper, just as the exigencies of the service will permit.

It is our intention to cook in it a "mess" of short paragraphs replete with useful information on a great many subjects, about which new recruits are supposed to be ignorant.   We shall endeavor to make it a welcome visitor around the campfire and the quarters, sort of a familiar little friend, that whispers kind words and friendly advice to inexperienced men concerning the new position that they have to do and the new duties that follow. 

Everything related to a soldiers duty and camp life from mounting the guard to cleaning a musket will be fit ingredients for the "Kettle".  Rules for preserving health and cooking rations will be in place, and all sorts of questions relating to a soldier's duty, and his wants, when respectfully asked in writing, over a responsible name, will find an answer in the next mess that is poured out of the "Kettle".  From individual expenses that are incurred from the commandant of the regiment in purchasing material, presses, etc...  But he only expects to return sufficient to cover current expenses of paper, ink and the necessary expenses of the Kettle.

To this end, 25 numbers will cost 25 cents to subscribers of the regiment.   To all others 50 cents and single numbers will sell for 2 cents.  The number subscribed for in each company will be delivered to the company postmaster for distribution to subscribers.

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