Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-23

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are coming in every day. We have received
| our blankets, Clothing, &c. Our fuil Uniform
| is on hand and will be dealt out in few days.
We raised splendid flagstaff. 1t was cut by
the Clearfeld boys, is 65 feet high and inches
in diameter at the butt end.
To-day was pleasant, and we enjoyed it as
much if we had been among the lofty Clear
field pines. We vert all examined and passed
as able-bodied men. In town they called us
the pine knots from Clearfeld county, but
pronounced us very civil set.
Respectfully yours, P. A. Y. & j. S. J.
CAMP CRossMAN, Oct. a. 1861.
MR. Row This camp now numbers about
300 men in all, and is divided into three parts.
Our part contains about 100 tents. don't
know how many are in the others. We re-
ceived our blankets, knapsacks, haversaks,
&C., and two shirts and pair of shoes each.
We put floors into our tents, so that We
comfortably situated. We pass much of our
time in singing and dancing, and enjoy
ourselves well. We all well except Miller
and Archy, who have been little under the
weather, but are now nearly well again.
We have had several little mishaps or
scrapeS in camp. On the 9th October, Samuel
Cross had gone to the spring to wash On his
returning the guard made pass at Cross with
his gun, who jumped back and caught hold of
the bayonet, which excited the guard. The
and struck him three times in the face, cutting
him considerable. The occurrence raised
quite an excitement in camp for little while,
but it was soon over. Another occurred on
the 18th in of the other divisions OF the
camp. The officer had placed guard, with
load, d muskets, around the camp, with orders
to fire. after giving due warning, if any one
should attempt to pass the guard without per-
mission. One person made the attempt and
after being ordered three times to halt, the
guard fired, buckshot taking effect below the
knee. The wound was not severe and the
man is getting we'll.
A number of us one day last week visited
the. warm spring. 1t is about twenty five feet
wide and some forty feet long. There is
large hotel there, and bath houses. We did
not bathe, however, as they were not open at
the time. 1t is a very nice and pleasant place
We have had preaching in our camp on Snn-
days. The weather has been quite cool, and
We have had some frost
We received the r aftsman's Journal which
you sent, and we were glad to receive it, for
it reminded us of home when we read the news
it contained. We thank you for your kind
ness.
We are looking for Capt. Ogden and some
more men. If the Clearfield boys knew how
we enjoyed ourselves they would not hesitate
long but would come along at once. l hope
the Cearfield boys are patriotic enough to fiji
up our company without delay, as would
like to have our company made up from our
own county. Yours truly, d. G. S.
CAMP CRossMAN, Der. 1S, 1861.
FRIEND Row AS have little spare time
l concluded to write you a few lines. Our
camp is divided into three parts. Ours (Col.
Murray's) contains between 400 and 500 men.
The camp from 1900 to 100. A company of
90 men arrived last evening, from Dauphin
county, | think. understand that Col MUIR
90 k,r l,-E
vice by the 18th November, and that he has
orders to proceed to Kentucky theD-the boys
are all anxious TO march. The weather has
been quite pleasant-but had some rain dur
ing last night There little fuss between
two boys yesterday evening in camp, which
suited in one of them being knocked down
with stone-he was hurt some but is getting
better. Our thanks are due to you for three
copies of the ''Journai - which is a very well
come visitor TO camp,an eagerly sought after
by all the Clearfield boys. Yours, j. 20.
CAMP JAMESON, NEAR FoRT LYONS, VA, !
OCTOBER, IL, 1861.
S. J. Row Eso-DEAR SIR When [ wrote
You last, | think we were at Scamp Kalorama:''
but since that time, we have somewhat chang
ed our situation. The present finds in
"Old Virginia." and the sswish l was in Dix |
ie'' has become reality. We left ssKaiorama, - |
on Tuesday IL M. Oct. Ist,-crossed ssLong |
Bridge aud proceeded by way of Alexandria. |
When we arrived at that place, we halted a. |
bout one hour. to obtain further orders as to |
place of destination. During our halt several
of our number broke ranks, and paid a visit to |
the different Groceries, for the purpose of
obtaining some of the luXuries of life OF which !
they had for some time been deprived. In |
due time, orders were received and we pro- |
ceeded to ssCamp Franklin,' - which is situated |
a bout three miles West from Alexandria, and |
near sFor Ellsworth" This Fort is a splend- |
id structure, and in conjunction with other |
Forts in close proximity, entirely commands |
the surrounding country. The ground upon |
which Camp Franklin is situated, is said to |
be a part of ssGen. Lee's'' Real Estate. If So |
the General upon his return will probably |
slightly dsapprove of Uncle Sans manner of |
cultivation. During our stay at that place,
We buried one OF our number, man by the |
name Of Sebastian Hogan, who resided at
New Washington. We buried him with |
t.military honors,'' and as the whole company
marched with arms reversed to the place of
burial, it was indeed solemn sight. As we |
stood over the grave of our fellow Soldier,
who had left home and friends to fight his |
countries enemies, but who had thus early |
fallen a victim to an over-powe ering disease, it
brought forcibly to our minds the uncertainty
of lie and the certainty OF death. Four days
were passed, nothing occurring to vary the u.
suai monotany. The same daily duties had to
be perform ed, and at evening we retired to
our couch, only to arise in the morning to go
through with the same routine, but during the
night of the 4th, some excitement, was caused
by some person unknown endcavoring to pois-
on the spring from which theRegiment obtain
ed the water for its use. Some of the more
timid began to think that the chances for re-
turning home were against them. On the NOR
ming of the 9Th, our guards arrested three sus-
picious looking individuals, who reported
themselves as 'sDeserteps from the the South
hay DaHJa ate.tV MIA pa6 |