The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-12-14
Correspondence of The Cecil Wing
CAMP BLAIR, Salisbury, Md,
December 4th, 1861.

December 4th, 1861.
i. u. Ewing, Esq dear Sir -
Gay and happy" was the march of
Battery b from Pikesville Arsenal to
this place, distance of 10 miles,
Orders were received at the Arsenal on
the 10Th ult., for Lieutenants Gerry and
Nanncitnn, with 80 men of Battery b
and u of Battery a, Lieutenant Taylor
to proceed on the 2lst to Pcrryvilie,
get 2l0 horses, 80 mules and 10 wagons,
and proceed to Salisbury. On arriving
in Baltimore orders we're given to await
at Perryville until Friday 22nd that
Captain Snow and Lieutenant Kidd, with
the remainder Of Battery b Except II
men shipped by steamcr,' might join us.
The field pieces were shipped to Cecil
Furnace, and on Friday morning Captain
Snow marched his company out. That
night there was rain; and Saturday
morning found Il quagmirc as extensive
as was pleasant for III men With the
horses which were taken up that morning
In the mud We worked, Harvesting horses
and drawing the guns out to harder
ground. by Sunday afternoon, I'VE were
ready for trial. The teams were hit
ched, and after many vain efforts, each
team was started, made circuit of the
field and unhitchcd. Sunday night there
was snow which added materially to our
delights. Monday morning, at % Lieu.
Gerry with i pieces and caissons,
started on the march, followed by Lied-
tenant Taylor with the centre about
A. NJ, and Lieutenant Nanneman with
the rear carriages at - p. NJ. Lieut..
Kidd followed with the extra horses, and
TIE baggage wagons closed the train
We canpel that night on the farm of
MIR. ID. NJ. Taylor, who arrived homc
late at night and Immediately began the
work of hospitality, for which VIC return
our hearty thanks. The officers stopped
with Mr.. d. d. Pearcc. The next day
We marched in continuing train, hating
near Massey's ERoads on the property Of
MIR. George Kennedy. Mr. X. took us to
his property, gave good quarters to the
men and kindly entertained the officers.
He is IA Union man Of the right stamp.
and VIC left his hospitablc home with an
earnest wish to meet more of the same
stripe on our way, Mr.. X. acted as our
pilot for 10 miles the next day, thus
adding to our already great obligation.
Our march ended on the 9th, at Green's
borough, 30 miles from the last camp
We had hot supper for all hands at the
hotel of Union man, named Esma Sine
brcakfastcd ditto, on the 2Sth, and
travelled into Sussex county, Del, %
miles camping on Mr.. ii. B. Shorts
farm. Left Doth and marched to Con.
cord on branch of the Nauticoke, pur.
chased forage, which delayed us sovera
hours, and resumed the route, stopping
at Laurel for the night, is miles. The
officers stopped at .Noore's Tavern in til,
town, who gave the Captain So mucl
|. rnbbH that he made threat which ha,
he carried into effect would have smellet
louder in the nostrlls of that hote
keeper than might have been good TO
his soul. The next day; 30th, we lief
in storm for Salisbury where w
arrived near two p. NJ, just days froI
the Furnace, ia miles. 70 all who OF
our route extended courtesy, we desir
to express Dur thanks; bit PARTICULAR
, to Mr.. &. Z. Whitaker and fa,nily at til
5 Furnace, who took lis in, cared for u
and exertcd themselves in every respcc
to cheer and assist us, do we offer gu
heartfelt acknowledgment May the
: live iii prosperity many years under tn
, folds of the banner we love.
|, Major Townsend PaJmastcr went dow
= yesterday to pay our Legion and return
this way to pay our men the first of mex
week. Sergeant William Trayner wit
y. Nj. Parkerj William j. Norris an
II. II. Makinson acted MS mounted escol
on his journey from hence down til
shore.
Some other time, if opportunity permit
! yot shall have few incidents Of til
, trip. Truly Yours, FROST.