The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1862-04-30
Army Corresponds ence.
MONTEREY. WESTERN VA.
April Slh, 1862

ASoS j
DEAR SPIRIT: IF your readers are as
much surprised at the 25th Ohio turning
up at this point as we are, they will open
their eyes. On the 3lst Of March, a de,
tachment composed Of 35 meu from each
company of our regiment left Beverly
with three days. ratio1s, to rout some
SQUADS Of marauders on the Dry Fork of
Cheat river, Major Webster in command
As they constantly fed at our approach,
the Major sent to camp for some proyis>
ions. and We crossed the Allegheny
Mountains. to the North Fork of the
South Branch of the Potomac. We
traversed the mountain paths, sometimes
all together, aud sometimes by each com
pany taking different path.
l have now no time to give you a de.
scription of the country aud the iuhabit-
ants. Suffice it to say that the mountains
are tremendous; there was not road
better than rough cow path, for three
full days march. In some sections we
found genuine, active Union men, and in
others uncompromising Secesh.
During our sojourn we learned that
the rebels had evacuated their camp at
Allegheny Summit. and instead of re.
turning to Beverly, we came to this place,
eighteen miles in the rear of Camp ALE.
gheny, in the direction of Stanton.
When we arrived, the 9th day of our
march, we fouad force concentrating
here. Long before this reaches you, you
will learn by telegraph what this force is
assembling for. Further than this, the
restrictions on correspondence forbid mt
to write.
This expedition of ours has been the
longest, and has ventured farther into the
country possessed by the rebels, of any
undertaken during the war. l should like
to mention. by name, the boys who came
along. but cannot do SO at present. By
the way, I have learned that the mention
ing of some names in former letter has
been misunderstood by some of your read
ers. am really sorry for this. Ger
tainly did not mean that there were no
others in every respect as worthy of hon
orabe mention. Some of the very bes
boys IN the COMPANY were omitted FROM
that list. and will yet do them full just
ice; so let not their friends feel disap
pointed at their not being mentioned i,
my former hasty lipes. The boys them
selves understood livery we'll. and are q
much attached to me as any in the compa
iny,
This town of Monterey is the count,
seat of Highland county, and is abou
the size of Malaga, in our county. 1t i
n ,arly deserted, and what is left is Secesh
There mus, have been great deal of NOR
talty among the rebel soldiers in this re
gion; there are three or four hundret
graves near this place, and, l learn. owe
fifteen hundred at Camp Allegheny.
As we just arrived here We do not kLoy
how far the Rebel Army is from here, bu
lit is somewhere on the road to S:aunton
/ have not time to w<ite more. Per
soss writing TO friends in The 25,h ms
perhaps. as we'll direct their letters a
heretofore. aud they will follow the regi
ment Few letters cav be expected from
US for some time 10 come, as We will prob
a6.y be moving most of The time, and ou
mail facili,ies exceedingly limited.
Yours as Ever,
JERE
(The above came to hand April 25lh
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