Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13
Correspondence of the Waterman.
SECOND VERMONT REGIMENT.
CAMP GRIPrIN, Lewinsville,
Y. M...u..nr ln

Va November %
EDITOR OF WArcHNAN BY "a man who
has lived in this State for the last eleven
years learn that the different governors dur
ing that period have neglected to proclaim a
day Of Thanksgiving. So the "Old Domin-
ion,' for eleven years or more, has not cele-
brated such day until Yesterday when the
several Vermont regiments, Wishing to show
that they had not forgotten Thanks giving
day, observed Nov. 2Sth, according to Gov.
Holbrook's proclamation. In Co. ID, a mem
Der who was lucky enough found some TWEEN
ty-tye chickens some where in the vicinity
where the roosts had not been confscated
and the Waterbury boys had a grand din
ner. In Co. X. the Nergennes boys engaged
a dinner at a neighboring house, and chick
ems and turkeys were in good demand and
koenly relshed 1t is needless to say that
they enjoyed their dinner. The Fifth, / UNI
derstand, devoured seyenty-dye gallons of
oysters in due observance. Now we have IN
augurated a Thanksgiving day in Virginia,
may the example set be hereafter followed.
By observing this day we have shown that
although we are in Virginia we have not for
gotten our native Vermont
Many of our regiment are erecting log
huts and building caves and mud houses for
better protection and shelter from the inclem-
ency of the weather. No doubt but what ali
would be engaged thus-as these are prelera.
BILE to worn-out tents-if it was understood
that we we're to remain and quarter here fol
the winter. as it now seems Indeed, il Il
cold, The cold is rather uncomfortable, and it i,
! much preferable to be at home under shelter
g than shivering here.
Private Cole, of Co. F, died few day,
- Lax. g.Ft a. 1,.l. -
: cruit, and his remains were forwarded by the
Company to his friends, in Weybridge, VT
/ am happy to state that Jared Parker has re
E covered from his sickness and is now with us
+ We had a J." sham fight" here a few day
c ago in which our whole division was engaged
I, 1t reminded one quite forcibiy Of Bull Run.
We welcomed Maj, Halsey the other day
As we had long been anxiously looking 70
, him his visit was truly acceptable. In short
i, the contents of his trunk was The thing. II
n paid US off, and what could be spared we sent
II through Mr.. Poland, the agent, to our rela
!. tives and friends in Vermont.
Yesterday was quite warm and pleasan
n day, and was similar to September day il
y Vermont The ground has not frozen yet
i Our first snow storm occurred last Sunday
. 1t showed quite brisk, but on Monday it wa
! all gone of course we had no sleighing
. which understand you have in Montpelier
Our whole army, in this section, is layin
Al still and quiet, with no present idea of doin
Al anything. 1t is almost time for the Tribun
<. to prick up the administration with the word
" onward to Richmond" or we may be doom
!. ed to remain inactive during the winter sea
son. No doubt orders to report ourselves a
y Washington and there await orders to sem
J us to Port Royal, Pensacola or Mobile
e would be received with enthusiasm by tn
II Second And why is it not probable that W
Of may receive such orders
,s Rumors, reports, improbable stories toll
y for the truth, seemingly reliable statement,
a &C., are as thiekly aAoat as ever.
IL J. b. L.