The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-19

short time afterwards both Of which with others from
were members OF the regiment, have renamed unaA-
swered solely in consequence Of the announcement pre
vous TO their receipt that the Of transportation
ready for mailing 70 you at that time, but have now
concluded to hand 1t 70 you whenever may hs the
happiness of meeting you.
by my fellow prisoners from New York and other
sections OF tho country which came by Of Fortress
Monroe to Norfolk, inspires me with the hope that
few lines may possibly reach you. The prisoners here
who left Richmond the 18th ult consist Of thirty
four officers and 100 noncommssioned officers and
privates; among the former three colonels lieu
tenant colonel and major Lieutenant Connolly and .
private named John Owens all Of the Sxtynnth that
are here although all were most anxious to be together
and my officers endeavored to effect exchange with
some Of the others but their efforts in vain all
too anxious TO get away from the hospitality Of Vr
ginia believe most OF the Sixty ninth were sent 70
New Orleans.
This place is already well known, therefore needs
description The classmates are occupied as quarters.
TO the and offensive curiosity Of spectators, as was
the at Richmond where crowds permitted to
assemble to front OF our prison. to stare at US all day
whenever went TO catch breath Of air at the VIM
dows while the favored individuals obtained passes
TO enter, and IN many took occasion 70 ask all
KINDS OF questions Indeed the people Of Charleston pre-
scented striking contrast Of gentemany behavior to-
wards us on our arrival and DEPARTURE although large
numbers were present both occasions not single
offensive word was spoken or act committed.
We are all here In great need Of clothing and In many
cases without single cent to procure any Of the different
things essentially necessary received some funds from
relative In Richmond, which have been expended and
Lieut. Connolly and myself among the bankrupts for
days past am well satisfied there several in
Charleston who would divide their last dollar with me,
but cannot accept IT, there appears to be possible
Of repaying perhaps for years Indeed, some gen
temen kind to make inquiry If needed any,
thing n which replied in the negative and while at
Richmond received communication from a gentleman
from Montgomery Ala, who Is said to be one of the
weahest gentlemen in that city, stating that he
most DESTROYS Of supplying with anything required
am quite satisfied to remain here as long as 1t may be
considered necessary to the purposes OF my
ment people: but ] am exceedingly anxious that
the rank and file Of the different regiments should DO
seen to MS soon as possible The POOR fellows
all most earnestly devoted to the best interests of
their country, and are suffering much from want of
proper clothing any changes of under Many
without shoes, coats or bed yerng, which is
cherries prospect, with the approach Of cold
weather. and above all things their poor families, In
many cases must certainly suier from want Of the
sstance they could render II at liberty and many of
the three months volunteers who made provision for
absence beyond that time and whose future welfare de-
ponds upon their the very earliest period
Iregret cannot give the desired information Of the
missing TO their friends. My facility for obtaining intel
igence or visiting our wounded was Of the most limited
character.
The officers from the city Of New York. in addition 10
the two already named are Captains Griffin, Downey
and Parrish; Leutcnants Fay, Underhil Hamblin and
Worcester Dr. GriswoId and Chaplain Dodge. have
seen any Of them since that day, but named
Collins who has been permitted to TO New York
have been informed that Captain oNcil, OF Company
d, was wounded in the right arm, and was last in
Tracy. That day my whole attention was drawn to the
command, as was without single member Of my field
regular staff officers during the entire day. Captains
Meagher and Nugen, who were acting staff officers, i
had not after the last time engaged they
did not keep with the regiment. believed them, with
other officers t. be among the killed and wounded Those
officers rendered good service in the early part Of the
day and last engagement also several other officers,
whom may hope 70 mention when may have oppor
tnnty Of making my report. have been surprised to
hear that report has been put In circulation derogatory
of Captain Mcivor Ny space permits only say
abrayr or more attentive officer than he not present
on the battle FIELD.
rejoice you hay got the flag. have heretofore re-
Trained from mentioning anything about it, but ask
Cartain Wildey If he did not fnd it ia small house
about hundred yards to the left Of tho road leading
to Cenrcvillc where left it safe and which cost those
Their liberty who remained to shield IL.
The color bearer was not shot down, nor the colors
temporarily lost.
'sAbsencc makes the heart grow fondern Yes, l
love my friends, whom know 10 be honest and true,
with III possble) teniod devotion To all snch please
remember me. Friends will please pardon for
writing to them individually. This is intended as
my last effort while much uncertainty of my letters
reaching their intended destination continues
exist. ! hope Mr.. Kane's services and the assistance
which he renders you will be duly appreciated by those
in whose behalf aud for whose benz At you are aborng
shall, at all events, feel ever grateful
Lieutenant Dempsey, for whom you inquired is quite
well and here with US Mrs. D. may feel quite at
about him. Lieutenant Connolly writes TO his family
this day. being also hopes may find its way Give
my love to Mrs. Corcoran, and believe ne your sincere
friend, MICHAEL CoRC0RAN,
Colonel Sixty ninth regiment n. Y S. NJ.
LETTER FROM A sIxry-NfNTH SOLDIER, A PRISONER
AT RICHMOND.
The following letter has been received by Captain Giles
Of the Sixty ninth regiment, New York State Militia,
from Of that regiment who has been confined at Rich
mond since the battle OF Bull run
PRISON HosrTAL, RICHMOND, Va, Nov 10, 1861.
FRIEND GuIs-I have received a note from Sergeant
ODonohuc, Of Company K inquirng about Luke Doyle,
or your company (B). His leg was amputatcd and he
died in the General Hospital the 18th of September
last Iwrotc you letter once, but got no answer. l
was glad to hear, through my wife, Of yonr
getting home safe. Dennis Shorten is here and
well from his wound He told me that the last he OF
you taking mans musket out Of his hand and using
il yourself the battle field Write to my wife at rs
Catharne street and show her this note have written
her about dozen letters and only got one answer. am
in good health and helping to take care Of the wound
cd in this hospital. Tell Sergeant O'Donohue that
Shaughnessy is here, getting on quite well. He
quite recovered at time but gangrenc set in where
he Was wounded, and he had to return to hospital.
Hughes, whom he inquiries for has been sent to Column
ba, South Carolina with others. They say here that
Colonel C0rcoran of those whose lot it ia to be
hanged in retaliation in the prvateersmcn in Phi
ladcpha and New York hanged read an article to
that effect in Of the papers here, on Monday.
PR DUNNE,
Engineer corps, Sixty ninth regiment, N. Y. s. NJ.