The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-17
Correspondence of The Cecil Whigl
Fort MARSHALL, Baltimore,
May LIE 1850.


DEAR Ewing 1T has been some time
since | have written to you why it has been
so cannot tell. But you must remember,
we have but little to write about, that will be
of much interest to our friends; while we are
qnartcrcd in quiet place. Fort Marshall is
about half a mile beyond the city limits on
the east side. 1t can be plainly seen from
the =. W. & b. Railroad, as the cars
approach the city. The Fort is of earth
works; the banks being very thick and is
mounted with "a and 32-poundcr scige guns ;
and 8 or 10 inch Columbiads. In all, about
30 guns.
The men of the Regiment are being drilled
with the heavy guns and are becoming
quite proficient in the drill.
AS regards Co. " Co. there has been some
changes made in the officers OF the Company.
Lieut.. Richards has resigned, and Ephraim
Jordan (who has been Sergeant in the
Company since its organiaatioD) has been
appointed md Lieutenant in bis place. Mr..
Jordan appears to be the unanimous choi.e
Of the men of the Company and he is 9ne
looking officer, and is one that will do his
duty. He is son of Ephraim Jordan, of
Rockville Paper Mills. Ebenezcr Alexander,
from Scou's ILLS, has been appointed Ser
geant; rice jordan, promoted. Thomas
Jeffries, Samuel Biddle. Asbury Mcdonald,
porals, to fill vacancies. The men Of the
Company are as well as nsral. We are quite
comfortably fixed; and have fine large
stove for our cooks. Oar provisions arc now
fresh and Of the best quality. There has
been one thing happened with us ALL that we
want to have done soon again and that is to
be paid off. The paymaster came a few
weeks ago; and Il many a long wish was
made for him before he did come. OF
course number of the men have had their
y-day spree, but things have settled down
again and the camp is as quiet as usual.
am very sorry to tell you that one Of our
was shot last week. The circumstances are
about these: The man William Mahan,
cross the post Of one of the sentrcs, and
would not stop when ordered to do so by the
sentinel. The sentry in fulfilling his duty
fredi the BAH striking Marian in tho right
arm near the shoulder; and shatteling the
arm very much. The poor follow is now in
the hospital, and it is quite likely that his
arm will be taken off, although everything is
being done for him.
The men of the Regiment have beeu fur
nishcd with the new regulation pants-light
blue. The cloth is good, and looks very
well, indeed.
am sorry to tell yon that our Major ethan
"noh, hn'r man never Hved) Is 4nltc SICK;
he has been confined to his room for some
time. sincerely hope he may soon be
entirely well again.
The men Of the Company are beginning TO
think that the ar will soon he over, and that
they will soon get home hope it may be
so ; but do not want to see this war stopped
until rebellion is put down forever. In
other words, do not want them to stop
whipping the internal rebels until they arc
thrashed.
The nren of Company &C." (Big Elk
Rangers) often, very often, talk OF tho kind
ness Of their friends especially of the great
interest Mrs. Hiss, 81 your town, has taken in
our health and comfort. She may rest
assured, her kindness will never be forgotten
by the men Of Company c."
Hoping our friends at home ore all we'll
am yours very truly, BIG ELK.