The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-11
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February g. 1852. !
OuI Eoaos on the Peninsula, rendered bad
INC Ireqoent rains OF January, are now
almost impossible. except by troopers. ] am
happy, however, In being aDle to state that
!ne health OF our men has much improved Of
tale. a. the closing Of one of the williams
oarg hospitals shows. This will be crafty
ing in telltgence to all who have friends in the
Peninsular army.
The re.enlisting OF voinnteess goes Bra sely
on, and ycu may rect assured that before the
present time expires q large number will
have enrolled their names. The battle at
somerset, and subsequent retreat Of 3ur army
there, has, SO far from disheartening our
troops, given an impetus to re-enlisting, and
an assurance Of future success.
Among the many efforts being made OF in.
creasing our army, is one down here which
will render s-ors efeeti ~e { vainable arm Of
onr ser-ico-that of cavalry. 1t i, in contem-
plation 70 raise squadron, to be composed
In part Of the "Old 2minion Dragoons,"
and styled "squadron Old J omlnion Dra-
koons." OF Captain VIM. X Taughaus 9 sue.
cess In raising such squadron. bis untiring
hsen thus early informed BY the gallant
Captain that the required number has been
nearly, IL not entirely secNred. 1t ID also pro-
posed TO iuctease this body to a battalion,
Vaughan. BY pushing forward in his effort
will succeed In raising battalion OF mount
ed mon"
Such an organization, ade up principally
as 1t Will be OF residents Of, and those " no
have been operating in this section, must
prove most eficient 1t Is also intended to
have a. lsa.t one OF the com panies armed
with rifles. and thoroughly trained on foot
in the "Skirmieh drilI'-this to be Il mo united
rife company. A battalion thus organized,
the men thoroughly familiar with the woods
and by-pxths. will, by acting beyond the
Cutposts, keep back maraudiDg parties Of the
enemy, who Ia even now burning and plum
dsIlng the property OF e2iled citizens of that
section.
BY keeping the enemy in his entrenchments t.
much Will be accomplished. If he should
men will have an opportunity OF meeting
force by ,orce. As a large number are al.
ready enlisted In this en- nterprise, we sincere.
" trust-indeed, believe that Captain
taughan's efforts ~ill secure a battalion of
mounted men. We may also say that Oapt.
Vaughan was born and raised within three
miles OF Bethel, has practiced medicine In
hampton AMI surrounding country for
twelve years, and is thoroughly acquainted
with the lower peninsula. the gallant men
OF his command have the same advantages
Gen. Magruoer has repeatedly acknowledged
the invaluable aid rendered by the Old Do.
minion DRAGONS: and q battalion com posed
of like material would be OF still greater
efnciency. 1t is greatly desired, for the
good OF our cause, that the Government
will render such aid will effect the object
proposed.
l am gratifed, Mr.. Editor and friend, to
In form you of the continued existence of the
18th Virginia Regimmt-of their improved
health and anxiety to get into q "scrimlna
1t Is true, we are yet In the woods, at Young .
Mill, with the Wild Yxrthints thereof; but hope
sCon to be moro actively engaged.
Our Kind and gallant Colonel, (Thomas r.
August enjoys the fullest con nd snce and gen.
erous affection OF his men. b. assured that
where he leads, we will follow.
Events Of u very Interesting character, soon
TO tranepire, may furnish me with material
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