Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-22
Our Army Correspondence.
FROM THE TENTH REGIMENT.
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BRArrLEBoRo', Aug. II, 1862.


Mr.. EDtToR,-Once again am | in the
camp waiting for the words that shall send
us into the field Of activity, where so many Of
our b-ave brothers have preceded us. Again
does the stern rigors of military law reign
around me, reminding me forcibly OF the time
| spent in the first Vermont a year ago
Again is the uniform appearance OF the men
seen all the day long. with the cleaning Of
clean brass plates and glistening bayonets, as
they are seen in the bright rays OF the sun,
while the shrieking Of the fife, and the rat
ting Of ths drum, make it truly a martial
life and then the way we are marched up to
our meals, which consists here of wheat and
corn bread butter, (which the boys term reb-
Ell grease.) beef, and coffee that is made Of
beans and peas : to-day it was varied 10y Civ
ing us pork and beans Our company is pro-
crossing very well, although we have had to
do guard duty since We have been here, rem
dering it impossible for MS to driil 80 much as
we could wish; but now the other compa-
MES are all in, and becoming systematiIed
under our able Lieut.. Col Jewett. we shall
go at it with a will, and Company shall be
The Company of the Regiment | am sorry to
say that s-e 81 our boys. Peter Bovar, frrm
Montpelier, is quite uuwell, but presume he
will recover shortly.
Among the line officers | recognize several
that have seen service before. Company Bis
officers, although having seen no service, are
fairly worshipped by the boys, and you may
be sure wherever Capt. d. leads, there will
we follow.
ThiN morning at 9 O'Clock the Regiment
was inspected by the Lieut.. Colonel, assisted
by Capt. Chandler, able officer, who has
seen much hardy service, and understand
that the inspection was very satisfactory
Our camping ground is an excellent one,
about mile and half from the business part
of the village, on fine piece Of loamy ground
that is clean and level, with beautiful brook
and couple of springs, in a rayine at the
rear Of the camping ground, well shaded with
tall anG handsome pine trees, making it a
picturesque and romantic place. On the
whole must say, | consider this part of Yer
mont the most picturesque, grand, sublime,
and the most pleasing to the eye, Of any por-
ton of our truly beautiful State. The high
hills of n. II mpshire, rising almost straight
up into the air, the fair Connecticut as she
rolls quietly at their feet, and the green val
ley lying alongside it. with the farm houses
interspersed here and there. and villages
scattered along every few miles, the most
beautiful of which is Brattleboro', makes it
one of the most pleasant portions of our
country.
We have divine services this afternoon at
five o'clock. and as it is fine day, it will un-
doubleday be an imposing scene to most of
the boys,-to hear the words of peace from
the man of God, conflicting with the weapons
in our hands and the mission on which we
are bent. Truly our lives are varied and
changeab1e
understand that the people of Montpelier
are raising recruits to fill up their quota rap
idly, and | can assure you that we boys from
there, are glad to hear it, for we feel that we
are to be supported by our friends, when we
hear the good news, and that this unholy re-
bellion must and shall be put down. We
have some sports and some troubles, for as
you come to get over thousand men togeth-
er, it is very difficult indeed to organize and
systematize them.
Part OF the Eleventh Regiment is in camp
close by us. Most of the men in both regi-
ments are large abe-bodied men, as good
collection as you will very often find.
Well must bring my letter to close. |
shall contribute to your columns only once in
while, for your able correspondent c. A. C. /
keeps your readers so well posted concerning
the regiment it would be impossible for me
to write great deal of news
Wishing the people of Montpelier prosper-
ity and happiness, and that they will kindly
remember us, bid them adieu for the pres.
"'' Respectfully, II. Mp.