Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-06-26
For the Standard.
LETTER FROM THE CAMP.
CAMP BRAGG, (near Sut1M,) Va,

June Is, 1861 (
Mr. HOLDEN: Taking it for granted that you
would like to be advised Of the manner in which the
4th Regiment of n. C. Volunteers have Jared, since
they left the rendezvous at Garysburg have con-
cludel to inform you.
About l2 o'clock, NJ, on Tuesday, last we de-
parted from Garysburg, amid the cheers ana good
wishes Of the large of citizens. who had
assembled there to witness our departure. The
cars brought down to convey us, had never been
used for the transportation of troops therefore, they
were very tight having but two doors, and no win
dows. This was mOIe than the soldiers could stand
SO they commenced upon the sides of the cars with
the butts of their muSkets, axes, &c, with such
force, that they very soon had airhoes enough for
their comfort. At every station we passed, beau
tful flag of the Confederate States hoisted and
floating triumphantv on the breeze. There were
mottoes on several of them hut could only get an
opportunity to read one. and that was-"Liberty or
DEATH" in bold letters We arrived at Suffolk
about o'clock, and found much difficulty in get
ting place to pitch our tents. At last, the Col
found suitable and very pleasant place. about two
miles from town. The sun was about an hou: high
when we arrived at our camp-ground and, at dark,
all the tents of the Regiment were raised-so YOU
may guess whether the soldiers worked, or not
Every soldier believe, is we'll pleased with the
place where we are encamped, and are not at all
desirous of leaving it. unless it is to go where they
will have an opportunity OF having brush with
Lincoln's hrelngs
The farmers around our encampment bring in
daily, cartloads of vegetables, beef and ish-there-
fore the soldiers fare much better than they expec-
ted The military law is strictly observed through
out the whole regiment We drill at quarter of
o'clock, A. NJ, and 5, P. NJ; we drill an hour and
half each time. The balance of the day is con-
sumcd in drilling the officers mounting the guard
&C. No man is allowed to leave the camp, after the
retreat beaten unless he goes by the tent of the
officer of the day, and reports himsclf-and, when
he returns he has to come in the same way, to no.
tfy the officer of his return. Capt. Faroault, of
the Oak City Guards, is officer Of the day, for to-
day. Two men from each company are allowed to
90 to Suffolk every day. On day before yesterday,
l went to town, on some business and while there,
was shown quite curiosity; it was the fore-tin-
ger of one of the Yankees killed at Yorktown, on
Moniay. | was informed, that the man the finger
belonged to, weighed when killed over two hnn-
dred pounds and the finger confirmed the state
mept, for it was an enormously large one.
The 18th day of this month was observed in this
camp. as day of thanksgiving and prayer. Divine
service was held at three o'clock. The soldiers
composing the Regiment are in excellent health
The Raleigh Rifles" and Oak City Guards" from
your city, are in fine spirits.
believe have written all that is of any inter-
est, ard will not trouble you any farther. Please
send me a paper every week, in the care of Capt.
Harrison, for I have nothing at all to read. The
Captain is well.
From your apprentice
G. H