Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-09-19
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LETrER FRou VIRGINIa.
BaOAD RUN, NEAR MANASSAS
Sep. .ember 10. 1861.

LETTER FROM VIRGINIA.
B80AD RUN, NEAR MANASSAS
Sep p.embeT 10, 1861. :
EDIToBs ApPEAL: Owing to sickness in my
company, have not written you as early as
usual. Since my last letter my command has
been visited by that worst and most terrible Of
all enemies, death, which has unexpectedly
orept in our midst, and gradually, one BY one,
taken our comrades from Us by the fatal effects
OF that alarming disease, camp, or tYphoidfe-
yer. In the last two weeks five noble spirits
have winged their flight from this abode, and
are now trying The dreadful realities of an aw-
ful eternity.
Allen Washington was The first TO meet his
doom at the hands Of this cruel monster he
died on the 25.h of August, after long and
wasting illness. On the 2sth Of August David
W. South yielded to the fell destroyer, and bis
spirit hsstened 10 join that Of bis brother SOL
der that had gone before him. Oa TIE 9th OF
September Jonathan D. Urssry bid a last adieu
to al that was dear on earth, ana now sleeps
in The silent grave. On the Sth inst. Wm.
H. Ross sunk with the same disease, and is
now rejoicing With the redeemed in heaven.
On the 2d inst last bat not least, 1st Sergeant
WIN. Pinknsy McLare Of the same disease
He was native OF South Carolina, Of
excellent paTentsge, fine military education,
and more than ordinary bearing. Just on the
verge Of manhood, and on the eve Of promo
ton TO commissioned Office, be has been
sua ched from Us in the hour of his usefulness
snd lost to bis country forever. His loss can
never be repaired 70 Us, and the government
can iil afford 10 lose the services of such men,
in whose character are eAempii6ed all the re-
quisit5s Of the true hero and the perfect SOL
dier. His remains were sent 10 bis fGther's 10
Chester district, South Carolina, bF request,
for inteTment at the old homestead. The Others
were buried near our camp, with ali the honors
Of war. They now rest
" where the rustling leaves culver in sunshine and
sasfe,
ans cssi faeir Irht shadows over sraves newly made
sy s sleeping in sleuoe taer iast dreamess sleep,
WaIie Ue s-ars esme out nightly their vigIs 10
keep +"
We cherish heir memory,
FOR were they not going the free noble and brave
Thar 10 e and theiT country from invaders 70 save
Wba thaughthey feu no: 10 the red battles strife
Not The less fr their country shey yielded tkeir fe'
We bad the pleasure on yes erdaV Of listen
ing to a most excelient and Instructive sermon
from Rev. Mr. Meadows, Of Lafayette county,
Mississippi. It is a pity that OUT regiment
and an our troops cannot have the benefit Of
soeh preaching every Sabbath, It wonld do a
vaat amoant Of good, and check the increasing
demars lization Of our soldiers. Our people
stand in greater need Of moral restraints here
than at home, especially such as might be
thrown sTcund us bg the presence, the influence
and the association Of good men whose piety
and Christian character are unquestiOned- ]
learn that cur regiment has chaplain, but
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hone he will come among US and let as hear
from him. His services are needed There ls /
too liJtie divine service IN the army for the good
OF our people. A na'i0n that is foTgetfgi aud
neglectful Of the duties We owe Him who holds 4
our dss5nies IL bis haBds, cannot expee such
success as the justness Of our glorious cause
deserves.
Nothing special in the way Of war news (
Run.or says we have gained two important /
positfcns thst bear on Arlington Nights and /
Washington City. In gaining one Of them re- /
port saws beth sides lost a large number OF I
men On te a number OF prisoners pas sed 4
here, said to be taken at the fights.
Our boys are getting extremely anxious aRd 4
impatient 70 make q forward movement, and 4
stgiks blow for their country. Il nothing 4
more. they desire, at least, TO move nearer tie 4
need, and be among tbe first to get iEto winter
eu4rters, u suy should be taken. We are
daily expecting an attack On some of their fol
tifcati0ns; indeed, everything tends to confirm
the belief that something Of this kind will be
speedily done. Gen. Bragg, with portion OF
ais battery, passed up a day or two since, with
orders 70 report for duty to Gen. Beauregard
on the Potomac. Gen. Clarke also went by
with bis brigade for The same purpose. Troops
near and around us are gradually advancing.
taink that BssuregaTd has failed to induce
the enemy TO come out and attack bin, and is
TO resort to offensive movements.
] made an application TO Gen. Johnston a
few days since for leave Of absence 70 get
clothirg for my command and visit nv family.
'Fhe general replied that captain could not be
permitted 30 leave at this time, except in case
Of sickness. J was rather disappointed, as |
Y as anxious to ret of and pay ny respects to
Capt. A., IT,, Iittls strGsgsr, who has made
his debut since left, AID being specially raised
for the service
We are proud 70 learn that our lady friends
are earnestly at work preparing clothing and
winter comforts for our soldiers Noble wO- i
men this is your noble duty. Your sympa-
tly and encouragement wiilneTve our arms to
srUp with our g-gt The impious hand
That cares 70 pluck % down,
Shan perish IS bg Gods com naud L
Degth stricken By his fuswn.
Around IL sbail the faithful cling,
Tith ready arm ard eye,
10 rrard 81 q sacred thing
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