New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-11-20
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However, It's receipt even at this time has afforded
ne tie most infinite pleasure. have written You
letter. dated on the 18th inst, and which intended
as my last letter; but the officer in charge here has
been kind enough TO give lie hope that my answers
80 yours will be forwarded.
Ia my last, mentioned that the people Of Charles
ton had treated us with considerable courtesy on the
occaiion of our arrival in and departure nom that
city, but neglected TO state another favorable change
in orr treatment here. The officers have the liberty
OF the island ON which the Castle is situated, from
reyeille 10 retreat and allowed on the rampars
until tattoo. The rank and file allowed the lib
ery o. the interior yard during the 9fore Id hours.
Tbs IL quite a change from Virginia hospitality,
where we had not been permitted one moment for
air or exercise during the fifty days OF our detention
IL tho ever memorable Tobacco Factory, aud without
bedding Of any kind.
The Bishop of this place visited me, ard spoke in
that mild, gentlemanly, and Christian spirit, Tor
which all our clergy everywhere and under all err
cumstances have been so truly characterized lie
handed me all the funds in his possession, and oil
which stood III the greatest need, and appointed TO
come here last Thursday to celebrate mass ard
attend 10 the religious necessities Of the Sisoncrs
but the day proved so wet and stormy that 1t was
impossible without imminent danger, to cross over
from the city, but we expect him at bis earliest con-
venence. This IL tie frat time that any apparent
interest has been taken in our spiritual welfare.
The good sisters Of faith residing IN Richmond
(who thank God, can rise above all national or rec
tionn strife and contention Of this world with their
usual selfsacriicng and Christian disposition to
render aid and comfort 10 the ai1cted attended 10
such of wounded ne were a. the general hospital,
and our officers and men WHO were there, ana VINO
represent all classes OF religion are unanimous III
their praise of the care and attention bestowed III
dressing and cleaning the wounded and many altrlD-
ute their recovery to their untiring exertons.
The health Of the officers at present is generally
good Lieut.. Underhill, Of tie 18th New-Yorlt Vol
unteers, has Lad very severe attack Of typhoid Re,
YER but ia now perfectly recovered. Some or OF
the rank and file mostly from the Michigan Tegi
ment, are in hospital. The general health Of all is
as good rs might DO expected under ordinary creum-
ftances but all are sadly in want Of new clothing
and bed covering; straw beds have been FURNISHED.
You may give yourself uneasness about me for
money, az / understand that 800 have been for
warded by you to my credit which hope to receive
in few days. This wlsullice for Lieuts. Connolly,
Dempsey & Co. We are a well united body, and
what one has becomes general property. i under
stand similar amount has been forwarded 70 Lieut.;
Bagley, whom | believe 10 be stlll at Richmond,
with Capt. McIvor and Lieut. Cannon, but am
under the impression that the rank and file of our
regiment have been cent TO New.Oreans. Money
goes pretty fast, mott articles are cold at high
price. / might have had enough for my own imme-
date wants were il not that found it necessary to
purchase shirts handkercbief, &C., for those Of
wounded who were in tie hospital next 70 the build
ing was in. l also advanced SO TO the prlyates
Of our regiment, who were confined in the building
with myself. To mos, Of our wounded, who were
in The general hospital, found it impossible, even
after written request and numerous verbal npphca-
tons, to have any assistance rendered.
The loss OF property from my trunks am charita-
bly, disposed TO attribute 10 great desiIe that proba-
bly, existed TO be possessed OF somethingo remember
me by. They will probably return them when they
learn Of my existence.
MANY fieuds must excuse me for not writing TO them,
with whom would desire TO correspond, under any
other than those which exist AT present
H. ~ IL. s.Ns.l VI
WIN. :. Kane about the lat Of next month. / am
much pleased TO learn that Rchald O'Gorman, esq,
has returned in safety TO Newi0rk, particularly so
At this uurture. believe him 10 be possessed Of all
those excellent qualities which make man noble.
Please present him with my warmest regards.
Remember me most kinkly to those legions Of true
friends you have mentioned rs do not wish to
name any, where there ere so many equally dcfery-
ing. have written a letter 10 Father Mooney, and
one in answer TO Lieut.. Giles.
Lieut. Connolly joins ia kindest TemembrGnccs 20
YOU When you chance TO zee Lieut.. Connolly's
br1.hers tell them he is III excellent health, and has
written home few days ego; he Is most anxious TO
receive letter from home. Kind love ~ Mrs. Cor
oor.n, Mrf. Heaney, aud hIs. Kane.
MICHAEL CORCORAN,
Colonel 18th Regimen. N. y. s. ".
CAsrtE PiNcxSHr :. C., Oct a. 1861.
Cant. JAMrs II. KlRKEE-Ny Very Dear FricEd;
have had the most infinite pleasure Of receiving
your long and snxiouslyexpected letter on the ls;
ull. and another from Mr.. Kane some short time
aftorwGrd, both OF which. with others from Capt.
Clark, and various Inquiries after friends who were
members Of the regiment have remained unanswe cred
solely in consequence Of the announcement previous
10 their receipt that tie means OF transportation had
been stopped. lad "A very lengthy communication
ready for mailing to you at that lime, but have
now concluded to hand it 10 you whenever may
have the happiness OF meeting you.
The receipt or yesterday of quite n number Of le.-
tefs by my fell0w-Irlsoners from New-York and
other sections of the country, which came by way
Of Fortress Monroe to Norfolk, inspires mo with the
hope that few lines may possibly reach you. The
prisoners here who left Richmond on the 18th ult.,
consist of 81 officers and 100 non-commissioned
oficers and priyates; among the former are three
colonies, lieutenant-Colonel, and major. Lieut..
Connolly and private named John Owens are all
OF the 9th Regiment that are here, although all
were most anxious to be together, aud my officers
endeayored 10 effect an exchange with some of the
others, but their efforts in vain as all were too
anxious TO get away from the hospitality Of Vir-
GINA. believe most Of the Goth were seni to New
Orleans
THIS place is already we'll known therefore needs
no description. The Easements arc occupied IA
ouarters As no visitors are allowed here, we are
not 30 snbiecteAto the idle and offensive curiosity
of spectators, as was the case at Richmond, where
crowds were permitted To assemble IN front OF our
prisop TO stare at us all day whenever we went TO
catch a breath of air at the windows while the
moro favored individuals obtained passes to enter,
and in many cases took occasion to ask all kinds of
questions. Indeed, tho people Of Charleston pre-
tented striking contrast OF gentlemanly behavior
toward us, on our arrival and departure; although
large numbers were present both occasions, not
single Offensive word was spoken or act committed.
We arc all here in great need Of clothing and in
many cases without single cent to procure any OF
the different things essentially necessary L re-
ceiyed some funds from u relative in Richmond,
which haye been expended, and Lieut.. Connolly and
myself are among the bankrupts for some days past.
| am well satisfied there are several in Charleston
who would divide their last dollar with me, but
IL here n he VOsgi' liz