Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-29
From Camp TronsdnIe.

CAMP TRoUsDALE. June Is. 1861.
MEssRs. EDIToKs: This is surely great place, not
only on account of the thousands quartered here
and the unusual military preparations making but
because the eyes of so many anxious ones are
turned towards US, and many loving hearts cling
about the spot where we sojourn. Thinking that
some Of these would be pleased to read from an
eyewitness, account Of the circumstances hap
pening about US, make bold to write to you on the
subject. Nor do l wish 70 show how cheerfully we
endure our lot by ndulgng IN any plessantres rela
tive to the novelty of situation, but my desire is
simply to give a reliable narration of our adven-
lures in these wild woods.
Some two days ago we moved from the ancsmp-
ment Immediately upon the Railroad, and we are
now stationed more than two miles Northeast from
it, The present situation has advantages which the
other did not possess and fer which all our friends
have reason to congratulate US. close observer
of the face of the country in this vicinity would
in my opinion, arrive at the conclusion that at no
very remote pericdit was covered with wager. The
sol is SANDY and in the main spread with peb-
bles and such stone remind you of the action of
the currents; and the timber too, Is mostly of
small growth few of the trees being more than one
foot IN diameter. This place is sufficiently
elevated to carry off quickly all the: water
| that may fall, thus sparing FROM the mis-
chevous effects of the malaria which is generated
by frogponds and marshes 1t would be ine2cusable,
moreover, TO fail to mention the excellent springs
which abound. They are among the most attractive
features of Camp Trousdale, and compared with
the water we were forced to use before wd moved
it is hard to realize how much enjoyment was de-
MED to during our stay in the other encahpment
Besides this there are numerous streams easy of
access which afford facilities for bathing AID keep.
ing ceany. In fact vie wing all these circumstances
it is our opinion that place could possibly be
selected which would combine all the advantages of
this one. 1t is true that other points would fur
nish better accommodations for q single regiment
but there few indeed that can sustain GOOO men
better than this. am glad that the prospects for
permanent encampment here are quite fattering,
though we may be ordered away at any moment
Yet our wish is that those who may succeed us,
may be as we'll satisfied and as muoh contRnted as
we have been.
There is but little sickness here considering the
number of the troops. Dysenteries, which
so prevalent few weeks since, have in measure
ceased to be complained Of and but a small proper
ton of the unfit for duty while the greater
part of these generally NOT seriously ILL., 1t is
true there are some cases of the measles in several
Of the Regiments, but the physicians report them
to be usually very light Hospital regulations also
will be very satisfactory When completed, and the
sick will doubtless receive careful attention; at
least as careful as can be afforded in any camp.
All the various departments moving on with>
out jar and it is constantly remarked how rapid
y they progressing in the military Scidnce. 1t
is confidently expected that they will soon be pro-
proficient in it, so that the invaders of bur soil
may have abundant reason to fear our advancing
march. As things now stand, we are in constant
expectation that IN few days we will have a
brush with our enemies, either on the castor west.
We are ready to go wherever duty calls, and will
follow our banner cheerfully, without fnurmur
and that it is upheld no matter how mub h blood
it may cost US. ii.