Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-22
For the Standard.
LETTER FROM THE CAMP.
CAMP BRAGG, (near Suffolk Va,

SAMP BRAGG, (HeGf OuUObR,) va, I
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. G. Volunteers have Jared, since
they LETT the rendezvous at Garysburg have con-
cluded to inform you.
About u o'clock, NJ on Tuesday, last we de-
parted from Garysburg amid the cheers ana good
wishes oil the large concourse 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 more 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 had airholes enough for
their comfort AT every station we passed. beau
tiful flag of the Confederate States was hoisted and
floating triumphantly on the breeze. There were
notices on several of them, but could only get an
opportunity to read one, and that was-"Liberty or
Deah, 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 hour high
when we arrived at our campground, 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 well pleased with the
place where we are encampcd, and are not at all
DESTROYS OF leaving it. unless it is to 60 where they
will have an opportunity OF having a brush with
Lincoln's hrengs
The farmers around our encampment bring in
daily, carloads of vegetables beef and sh-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 5
o'clock, a. NJ, and D, P. NJ. we drill an hour and
half each time. The balance of the day is con-
Sumed in drilling the officers, mounting the guard
&c No man is allowed to leave the camp after the
retreat is BEATEN unless he goes by the of the
officer OF the day, and reports himsef-and, when
he returns, he has to come in the same way to no.
tify the officer of his return. Capt. Farioaut of
the Oak City Guards, is officer of the day, for to-
day. Two men from each company are allowed to
go to Suffolk every day. On day before yesterday,
went to town, on some business, and while there
was shown quite curiosity; it the fore fin
ger Of one of the Yankees killed at Yorktown on
Monday. was informed, that the man the finger
dred pounds, and the finger confirmed the state
ment, 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 anv inter-
est, and will not trouble you any farther. Please
send me paper every week, in the care OF Capt.
Harrison, for have nothing at all to read The
Captain is well.
From your apprentice,