Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-31
From the 4O,h regiment.

In CAMP NEAR CRAB ORcHARD, Oct. lS, 60.
DEAR JoURSAL:-The Postmaster has Just in
formed us that we have an hour and half to
write letters This is one of the longest periods
he has yet given us, and thought would write
to again inform the reader that it is not neglect
but necessity that has kept me silent for such a
length Of time. Your readers have been kept
as well posted on our movements as the circum-
stances would permit. They all know that since
leaving Battle Greek, our means of communica-
tion have been very limited; and when we
thought we had a little respite from marching
while at Louisville, the orders come for march
ing, and again we took the field. To recount all
the various incidents, the scenery which we
have witnessed, and the hardships we have en-
dured, would prove uninteresting to your rea-
ders, and occupy my time which should be de-
voted to something else.
l would like to canvass our move from Battle
Creek. l would like to give my opinion oI
some of our great strdgotic ~ movements.
would like 10 tell in glowing terms the prdis,
the men Of Buells army award to him. would
wish that could portray the feelings which
took possession of the soldier when we were in.
formed that Bragg had given us the slip at Green
River. Let future actions attest whether al
things then said were just unjust, Time
might produce actions which will change opin
ion. hope that it may.
At Louisville, a change was made in the dis
position of our forces. McCook was given com
mand Of a corps composed of the Divisions q
Raussean, jackson and Sill. The two first LEI
Louisville under immediate command. Tn
other Division took the Frankfort road, unat
tended and alone. 1t is not the first time W
have been thrown out upon the tender mercie
of the enemy, aud therefore we had coutidenc
in our ability TO protect ourselves. The rout
was pleasant one, through beautiful country
At Lawrenceburg we came up with 5000 of tn
enemy. The Rebel Cavalry were attacked b,
portion of the 9th Kentucky, under command
of Col. Jacobs and they did good service 10
new troops, killing of the enemy. Their Co
lionel was wounded twice in hand to hand con
fiict The sixth Brigade, supported by Cotter'
Battery came mp to their support and drove tn,
| enemy about one mile, where afterwards learn
ed, the enemy were posted in superior numbers
If it had not been in direct contradiction of or
ders, Sill would have attacked him aud anoth
er victory would have been achieved by on
arms. The next day we were again attacked
the temerity of the Rebels being very noticea
BILE al the first but the shells from Terrill'
Battery, and the balls from the muskets of tn
lst Ohio and 18th Regulars proved cooler, an
they fell back,
At Perryvilie we joined the other two Di
visions of McCook's corps. That evening Nc
Cook rode through the lines and such applaus
has not been witnessed for many day. Hi
old division think that there is no man like hin
and they think right. He told us that he wish
ed time and time again that he had his old Di
| vision with him in the fight, and he could hav
taken the whole Of them. If time afforded
would give a description of the battle, bu
space is only allowed to say that the retreat q
| bragg is the result of that victory. The rebt
dead lay unburied when we passed throug
which was A DAYS after the fight.
James Campbell, from Sandusky county, die
while on the march, and was buried at httl
town named Chaplain. Another one gone; an
other family made to mourn the loss of a son.
understand the rebels have captured ov,
/. 500 stragglers, 6 of whom belonged tn our con
pany. am not certain that all of the six al
taken but part of them know are. Any hoy
they are stragglers.) 1t becomes an unpleasai
duty TO mention the circumstances, not that
feel for them but for their parents Their nlC
tives were disgraceful, their actions to be sever
lly censured. They left MS when needed, to f,
, into the hands Of the enemy so that they migl
be paroled, part with the intention of gettir
away the best they could. 1t has occasions
more labor for those who are left, and burniI
, disgrace to those who have proved recreant
their trust You all viii soon know the nam
of these individuals, and thereforeI shall 70
bear mentioning them.
Our forces are pushing the enemy who are
their way for Cumberland Gap. We are in Il
rear and do not expect to meet them, until tn
are brought TO bay.
1t. Tyler has been promoted to Captain.
!, Mccormick and Foster also. The other prom
tions we are not yet informed of.
No more until better opportunity presen
Yours, UNKNOWN.