The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-19
OUR SOLDIERS WITH THE REBELS.
LETTERS FROM COLONEL CORCORAN, OF
THE SIXTY NINTH

LETTERS FROM COLONEL CORCORAN, OF
THE SIXTY-NINTH.
INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF MATTERS IN CASTLE pINcK-
NEY, CHARLESTON MISREPRESENTATION OF THE
UNION PRISONERS.
The following letters from Colonel Corcoran now in
confinement at Castle Pnckney s. c., will be found very
Interesting, containing, they do, graphic account Of
things in that part of the rebel confederacy:-
CASTLE PrNcKsEY, S. c., Oct. 81, 1861
Captain JAMES B. KIRKER:-My very dear friend-Your
letter bearing date 10th August last has Just come to
hand and delay seems to have been on your side OF
the line, it bears the post mark, Norfolk October
A' However, its receipt, at this time, has afford
ed me the most infinite pleasure have written you
ceive, and which intended my last effort, but the
officer in charge here has been kind enough 70 give
hope that my answers to yours will be forwarded.
In my last mentioned that the people Of Charleston
had treated with considerable courtesy the
Of our arrival in and departure from That city, but neg
Iected another favorable change treatment
here The officers have the liberty Of the island which
the castle is situated from revcie to retreat al
lowed the rnparts until tattoo The rank and file
allowed the liberty Of the interior yard during the aore-
said hours This is quite change from Virginia hospi-
taly where had been permitted one momeat for
exercise during the fifty days Of in
the memorable tobacco factory, and without bedding
Of any kind.
The bishop Of this place visited me and spoke in that
mild gcntemaay and Christian spirit for which all our
clergy everywhere, and under all circumstances have
been truly characterized He handed all the funds
IN his possession, AID OF which stood the greatest
need and appointed to come here last Thursday
prisoners, but the day proved and stormy that
impossible without imminent danger, to cross over
from the city, but expect him at his earliest
This is the first time that any apparent interest
has been taken In our spiritual welfare.
The good sisters of faith residing Richmend (who
thank God rise above all national sectional strife
and Of this world with their sacr
cing and Christian disposition render aid comfort
70 the aiced attended to such of wounded as were
NJ the general hospital and officers who were
there and who represent all classes Of religion
in their praise Of the care and attention bestowed in
nd riuUt he md firth
their recovery their untiring exertions.
The health Of the officers present generally good
Lieutenant Underhil, Of the Eleventh New York Voun
teers has had very attack Of the typhoid fever
but is perfectly recovered Some four or five of the
rank and nlc mostly from the Michigan regiment in
hospital The general health Of all good might be
expected under ordinary circumstances but all sadly
in want OF new clothing and bed covering Straw beds
have been furnished
You may give yourself uneasjness about me for
money, as understand that hundred dollars have
been forwarded by to credit which hope
ceive in few days This will suffice for Lieutenants
Connolly Dempsey Co.. the latter belongs the Second
New York. We well united body, and what one has
becomes general property. understand similar amount
has been forwarded to Lieutenant Bagey whom believe
TO be still at Richmond with Captain McIvor and Lieu
tenant Cannon but under the impression that the
rank and file Of our regiment have been to New
Orleans Money goes pretty fast, most articles
sod at high price. might have had enough for my
own immediate wants, it not that found neces-
sary purchase shirts handkerchefs &C. for those Of
our wounded who in the hospital next to the build
ing was in also advanced twenty dollars to the pr-
Yates Of regiment who were confined in the building
with myself. To most OF our wounded who were In the
general hospital, found impossible ever after writ
ten request and verbal applications, to have
any assistance rendered.
The loss of property from my trunks am charitaby
disposed attribute to great desire that probably
existed be possessed Of something to remember me by
They will probably return them, when they learn Of my
Existence
Many friends must excuse me for not writing to them
with whom would desire to correspond, under any
other circumstances than those which exist at present
shall endeavor to write to Major Bggey and Mr. VIM
Kane about the first Of next month. much pleased
to learn that Richard 0Gorman, Esq, has returned
safety to New York particularly at this juncture.
believe him to be Possessed Of all those excellent qualities
which make man noble. Please present him with m.
warmest regards.
Remember kindly 10 those iegons Of true friend
you have mentioned, as do not wish any wher
there many equally deserving have written
letter to Father Mooney and one in sutenan
Giles.
Lieutenant Connolly joins in kindest remembrance
you. When you chance TO Lieutenant Connolly
brothers, tell them he is in excellent health and ha
written home few days ago; he Is anxious to re
eeive letter from home. Kind love to Mrs. Corcoran
Mrs Heaney and Mrs Kane Believe me- your ever faith
full friend, MICHAEL C0RC0RAN
Colonel Sixty ninth regiment, N Y. S.
CASTLE PiNoKSEY, s. O., Oct IA 1861.
,aptan JAMES B. kIRKER:-
NY VERY DEAR FRIEND have had the most infnit
pleasure OF receiving your long aud anxoasy expece
.y@r on the LIST ut, aud another from Mr. Kane som