The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-16
Army Correspondence.
CAMP HENRY CLAY, Mo-,
September 9, 1861.

DEAR JOURNAL Since my last commu-
nication, our camp has been removed a dis
lance of half mile, to delightful ground,
and here we are free from the dust, which
did much abound in our former camp. AS
you will see, our camp has beer named in
honor of old Kentuckys noblest son-the
immortal Clay.
As when last wrote, the whole regi-
ment are in fine spirits, and anxious to see
active service. True, some little dissatis-
faction is manifested by some, on account
of not yet receiving their arms and saddles,
but as a general thing all are impressed
with the conviction that "U ncle Sam" is
doing as fast as he can, and that all will be
right soon. Our noble commander, Col
Baker, returned to camp yesterday morn
ing (Sunday,) looking still. as when he left
us, in fine health. As he Justly deserves to
be, Col. Baker is honored and esteemed by
the whole Regiment-officers and priVates
AS regards his fitness for the post he occu-
pies, no one doubts it, and the fullest con-
fdence is possessed by all, that he will lead
US to honor and to victory, over our cOun-
try's foes.
Some twenty-five of our regiment, are i'll
in the hospital-but owing to the skill of
Ist Surgeon Casselberry, and assistant Sur
geon Bracket, they are rapidly recovering,
and will soon be able to return to duty. In
this connection, cannot refrain from speak
ing of the kindness shown to our sick by
the Union ladies of the city of st. Louis
Through their kindness the sick have been
/ 81 ba1d to
blankets, ami many other articles of comfort
which, but for their kindness, they would
have been forced to have done Without
! They have also furnished to the sick, books,
pamphlets, magazines, and newspapers to
| while away the tedious hours. Their kind
| ness will never be forgotten, but will ever
live in many blossoms, enshrined with home,
| friends, and all that is dear to memory.
We enjoy the blessings of religious SER
vice here, twice each Sunday. The Rev.
| Mr.. Wood is our chaplain. He is doing
much, Very much of good-and is generally
| beloved and respected by all.
! AS regards the people of St. Louis and
| the surrounding country, the majority of
/ them, | think, are for the Union. Ofcourse
there are many disunionists, but they do
not come ont openly, with their reasonable
sentiments. News has just come to camp,
| that we are to receive our arms, saddles and
equipments tomorrow, but we have had
/ like promises so often, and have been disap-
pointed, that none entertain any very great
hopes of getting them now.
There is a rumor current through the
camp that we are to leave here in a week
for Paducah, Ky. do not think there is
any confidence to be placed in the report.
/ | think we will be needed here where we
are, more than anywhere else. However,
! time will show.
As for our officers, as far as [ have been
able to form an opinion, think they are
all high-minded and honorable gentlemen.
| But of Capt Walker and First Lieutenant
Bingham, of Company B., would speak
/ for the present in particular. They are in
| defatiga5le in the discharge of their duty
i enjoy the respect and fullest confidence OF
the men under their command; and wher-
ever or in whatever position they may be
placed, they will be found equal to the
emergency, and will perform their duty
| with honor to their country and them
selves. I doubl not but you will hear o.
! some warm times here soon
! l will keep you posted regarding every
| thing of interest.
| For the present, l remain. as ever,
! W, H. P.