Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-30

he depended for salvation, that he had put
his trustin his Redeemer, and had full CON
fidence in the merits Of Jesus Christ, and
was satisfied he would save his immortal
soul"
He then talked of the goodness of God
towardsus, in watching over, aud protect
ing us, since we left our homes, how he
had blessed lis with health aud strength,
we then knelt down and prayed with and
for each other teryently. God W $ with
us; we promised to pray for each other
during that day. Monroe wished me to
write you, and tell you that all was well
with him"-that 'cod in mercy had saved
bis soul" and be desires you TO meet him
III Heayen; and that you "should not
weep for him, for he would be happy
While be uttered these last words and for
the first time manly tears trickled down
his checks, and for short time ceased
speaking. After a moment or two he
grasped my hand AMI said "Tanner you
know my feelings Our teari flowed to-
gether; | was melted down. and could say
nothing mere for little while.
lie then talked very affeetionately about
bis dear father, mother, brothers, and SIS
ters.-he then said be had a few dollars
in bis pocket, and one or two other things,
that he wished me to take and send them
to you. ! told him would do SO, if he
fell. lie then thanked me, aud with tear
ful eyes, we shook hands, aud lie wished
me 81 farewell at the same time saying
inject me in heaven" | told him, Thy the
help Of God | would" We then went
back 10 camp, and as it was near noon he
said owe would make. and eat our dinner
together as il would he his last meal
on earth" We did SO. lie ate hearty
dinner and Just as we had finished we
were ordered to fall in and march. Monroe
then marched to tie battle field as will
ingly as he had ever na'ched @nywhere, to
allappearances. Heseemed peff city cool
and firm, he looked several times to see if
| was near him; we had been there but a
short time when heard tile whistling Of
ball, and crashing sound and Monroe
fell / FASTENED to him. but life had de-
parted. We laid him beside tree.
took what things be had in his pocket
and covered his face with his handker-
chief
BY this time our regiment was ordered
to change our portion, as the enemy was
trying to flank US. We were under a gal
ling fire all the afternoon, there were sew
cral killed in our Regiment and number
wounded in oar company. That night
we were ordered back five or six miles.
Gladly would We have burid Monroe had it
beer in our power. The dead were all
buried the next day.
/ must cease Writing my heart is sad,
feel | have lost kind and true friend.
Dear bereayed patents, do not mourn him
as lost, YOU will meet him at the resurree
ton nom; not as those DO have no hope,
YOU need not have doubt as 10 the safe
II Of bis immortal spirit. 1t should satisfy
you to know, Monroe was aware Of his 90
ing to meet death asi that be was firm
and uDshaken to the last. No signs Of
fear or tenor was seen upon bis counte-
II nee. | believe God was with him and
supported him in the dark hour. While
YOU have reason to mourn the loss OF enc
SO dear to you, you still have reason to re-
joice, and giveGod thanks that you had so
noble boy, willing to sacrifice all for his
country, and marching like lamb to the
slaughter without a murmer.
On opening his pocket book | found
that it contained seven dollars in money
and several braids Of hair that he brought
from home, day book, and a pocket
knife, these | will send you the first oppoq-
tunity. If there is anything more you
would like to know concerning Monroe,
write me and | viii answer you with pleas
ure. Remember me kindly 70 all your,
and my folks, and forget me not al
throne Of grace. Tell them am well.
Tanner THOMAS.