Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-01-05
Con. FIord 10 his Armr.
Headquarters Army OF KAYAvHA,l
CAMP NEAL DUBLIN DEPOT,
December 70, 1861.
Soldiers of the Army Of the Kahawha:
Tho cannnairn in the wnstnrn nnrtinn Of TIL.

Soldiers of the Army Of the Kahawha:
The campaign in the western portion of this
State is now, as far as you are concerned, ended Atits
close you can review il with pride and satisfaction. You
first encountered the enemy five months since on his TN
obstructed march into the interior Of the State. From
that time until recalled from the field, You were engaged
in perpetual warfare with him. Hard contested battles
and skirmishes were almost Of daily occurrence. Nor is
il to be forgotten that iaborious aud arduous marches by
day and by night were necessary, not only As furnishing
you the opportunity Of fighting there, but Of battling the
foe at different points upon the march Of invasion And
il Is q fact which entities you to the warm congratulations
Of your general. and 70 the thanks and gratitude Of your
country, that in the midst Of the trying scenes through
which you have passed. y0u have proved yourselves men
and patriots, who, undaunted by superior numbers, have
engaged the foe, beaten him in the held, and bafied and
frustrated him in his plans 70 surprise you.
On all occasions, under all circumstances, your patriot
ism and courage have never faltered nor forsaken you.
With Inadequate transportation, often lily clad, and with
less tnah q Iuh allowance OF PROVISIONS, no private mas
ever uttered a complaint 10 ms general. This tact was
grateful TO his feelings; and il your ~hardships have not
beta removed Or aaeviated by him, il has bsen bcesu-e
Of hs inability 20 do so. But your eXemPlary and
patriotic conduct has not assedunobserve nor unappre-
ciated by the government in whose cause we are all en-
listed. 1t is an acknowledged fact that You have made
fewer claims aud imposed less trouble upon it than any
army in the field, content 10 dare and 10 do, as becomes
true patriots and soldiers.
Now, at the close Of your glorious and eyentful cam
paign, when You may have looked forward To a season
0frest, your country has bestowed upon Won the distin-
gHished compliment Of calling you to another field Of
action. That yOu will freely respond 70 this call. your
past services SO cheerfuly rendered, furnish the anplest
assurance. Kentucky, in her hour Of peril. appeals to
Virginia. her mother, and to her sisters for suecoT.
This appeal is not UNDECIDED by their gallant sons. The
foot Of the oppressOr Is upon her. Trusting in the cause
Of Justice, we 90 TO her relief, and with the help Of Him
who is its author, we vii do our part IN hurting back and
chastising the oppressOr who is Decorating her soil
Soldiers your country-yourf friends whom You leave
hehindyou viii expect you in your new field Of labor,
TO do yonr duty.
Remember that the eyes Of the country are upon You,
and that upon your action, in part, depends the result Of
the greatest struggle the world ever saw, involving not
only y0RT f eedOn, your property and your lives, but the
fate Of political liberty everywhere.
Remembering this, and relying upon Him who controls
the destinies Of nations, as Of Individuals. you need not
fear the result
By order 3rigadierGeneral John Z. Floyd.
II. B. DAVIDSON.
Major and Assistant Adiutant-G eneral.