Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-11-26
The NnshinetOa Olty Soldiers

Numerous IS are the appeals to the benevo
lent aro the patriotic, We feel it a
matter OF duty 10 call attention to the follow
ing in bsnaif Of the citizens Of Washington
who are in the Confederate army. Facts which
have come 10 our knowledge enable us to bear
rocSonal corCooora.ion to the account of our
correspondent, concerning the wants and the
merits Of the Washington soldiers. The Con-
federate prisoners in Washington were rot
forgotten BY the people Of that city and the
solitude and rigor Of their captivity were
soothed and cheered by many an act of kind
n SIS and many substantial comforts. Shall it
then te said that the Confederate soldiers OF
Washington are withou. friends among us .
Sympathy for their sutEerings, admiration for
;ileir patriotism, and gratitude for their ser
vices and for the kindnesSeS shown to cur pri-
soners, let each Of these and all OF these incile
us 10 respond to toe following appeal in be-
half Of the Washington soldiers:
10 he Editors of The Enquirer:
FArQuIEg County, Nov. 28th, 1851.
GENTLEMEN Some time since, an ar
tice appeared in tho EXAMINER" calling at.
tcn,ion To the wants Of one Of the companies
comprising wbat was organized in Washington
before the var (but looking TO its approach)
as the National Volunteers. There are now
three U: these companies in the Confederate
armv-ane commanded by Capt. Sherman,
another by Capt. Clesry, and still another by
Capt D"Vaughn. These companies are com.
posed Of Mary lsnders, and especially of citizens
Of Washington, D. c., and the descendants Of
Virginians. The services OF these gallant men
were rendered b7 the Chairman Of their AS
scc;aton to the Governor Of this State as early
rs the 1lth o: Auril last, and we're accepted
hy him At Bull Run Qetn july Capt. Sher.
mans company vas the very first to engage
the enemy. and the regiment to which Il is at.
tached (1st Virginia Volunteers bore the brunt
of the battle. This company lost six killed
and wounded At Manassas on the 21st, ar
other company, commanded by Capt Cleary
los, 4 killed and wounded. This explanation
and Introduction hare been entered into for the
purpose Of drawing immediate and prompt a.tcn.
ton to these three companies on the par. of the
citizens and relief associations Throughout the
State They are entirely cut off from all their
friends and family tes-and they are fferipg
very much for many comforts to which they
are entitled and accustomed. When we con.
aider ho~ promptly and effectively appeals
made in behalf of the Alexandria companies,
and others from Maryland, have boon nat BE-
our proplc, canno. for one moment doubt
that this. too, will be responded to without de-
lay and tina, SOM plan of relief will be at once
started by contributions either in money or
clothing. I nope that you, Messrs. Editors,
vail cJnsant to act as receivers Of the subscrip
tons Wooden socks, drawers, shirts, blank
cts ard hats.all Of these, would be very &C
ccp,ahle; while money contributions and the
handiwork OF ladies would supply them with
pants, jackets and overcoats. The necessity
hnd the season are both pressing. These men
are The defenders of our hctnes, orr affairs and
our ilrcsidrs. They have proved their fidelity
TO their principles. and their patriotism by
exiting themselves from their comfortable
homes. .hc!r families and their all. | am uE-
wiling To- expose al that is knnwI Of The &C
.ual condition OF these brave fellows Some
have friends here who have supplied their
wants. Msny others are " thout friends and
money Lo: me urge, then, the benevolent, the
There! and the patriotic people of Virginia to
the rescue and that without moments delay.
ClvIs.