Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-17

in honor of our Colonel, where we arrived in due
time This camp is about one and half miles
from Parkersburg. within twenty feet of the rsii
road track leading to Grafton, Virginia, snd a.sc
near the north bank Of the KanaWha river "
have a very pleasant place. How long We sba
remain here ] can not tell. We are ready an.
willing TO march whenever the word comes. The
men of our regiment (the l7th) are in good spir-
its; our officers are all with US, and wide awake
for breakers; we all feel safe in Col. Hascall 5
hands.
Col Wagner's regiment (the l5th) left this
morning for Clarksburg. near Grafton. The 18th
would have been glad of the chance Of accom-
panying the 18th boys, but you know we mus
bide our time. The friends of the officers and
soldiers comprising the 18th regiment will r.
doubt be glad to learn that il was the general r.
mark that this was and is the finest regimen
which the noble State of Indiana has sent int
the service. You will recollect that we were th.
first to enlist for the three years service and sir
] hope we will hold the first position in the ser
vice
This evening we had the first dress parade l.
the "0ld Dominion. | know that every man j.
regiment glad and proud that he be
lOnged to the SEvESTEENTH INDIANA REGIMEN.
Col Hascall and Lieut.. Col Wilder arc quite eI
ergetic and do all they can for the welfare, safe
ty and comfort of the men under their charge
Their efforts are kindly appreciated by u.s. oi
and all. We are kindly used here b. the loy
Virginians. Parkersburg is the county seat eI
Wood county, Virginia, contains about 3,0O0 b.
habitants-not more think. The late vote here
on the secession ordinance was about twelve 20
one against secession; in the county about niIic
TO one; you will that this locality is aboui
right We are about 2l0 miles from Cincinnati
and about 800 miles from Indianapolis This
whole distance was Travelled by the 18th and llf.
regiments without the least accident 70 nIen &
horses, hence you will see that great care was
taken by those in command. can not close al
letter, though rather long, without stating IlE
our march from your city to this place Eas 81
continued ovation. We were greeted on
hands. Our treatment at Cincinnati was sue
that we are bound ever 20 remember the kind afi
noble Cincinnatians-E Eith the fondest piesslF,.
Wewould and could do some good hghting iCr
the homes of the generous men and far women
that city if necessary.
At Chillicothe we were well received and feast
ed, though we arrived there at one O'Clock at
night. When We left our boys gave three looa
cheers for ChillicOthe, and declared that Tie
fOIrn pas half brother 10 Cincinnati HIN.
the bows were right in their conclusions.
Our Captains follows: Rigby, Then
son, Allison, Mastin, all, Jordan, Stouge, kes
onie, Reed and Huffman-all on duty. Tie
companies are in fine health and spirits
We hope TO see some more of our Indiana boss
along soon, especially my old friend Capt Blaek
en- of the Rangers" There is still room,
| close by assuring you that Indiana
regiment will give an account of itself WORTHY
the gallant "Hoosier State" State we ali fea
proud of at all times. More anon.
am, sir, yours very truly, NJ. j. B.