The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-08-20
Correspondence of the lansing Republican.
Letter from the Michigan 3D. Regiment.
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Harrison's Landing, Va, Aug. 9, 1862 (

Harrison's Landing, Va, Aug. 9, 1862.
GEO. l. PARSONS, ESQ Dear Sir We are
now looking quite as anxiously for news from
the North as you are from us, aud the readiness
with which the Presidents call for more troops
is being obeyed infnses new life into the army
here.
There has been no demonstrations on the
part of the rebels here since that of two of their
batteries on the opposite side of the river a few
nights ago. and we have plenty of troops now
over there to prevent repetition of that per-
formance l was at the Landing when some of
the infantry went across the next day and de-
stroyed the house and out buildings which was
used as a cover for the enemy the night before
and when l learned that it was the property of
the man who fired the first gun at Fort Stump
ter, said, with hundreds Of others who wit
messed the conlagration. that it was but just
Houses. barns and trees was leveled every
thing that would afford shelter for the
enemy's guns was laid low. There is great
activity in all departments of the service here
and many speculatiOns as to what move will be
made next
Gen. Berry has gone home to Maine, on a
short leave of absence. to recruit his health
and the Brigade is temporarily under command
of Col. Dyckman. of the LIST n. Y Within a
few days past we have received reinforcements
to this Brigade from Richmond. (part of our
men who were taken prisoners, having been
exchanged,) "a in all, and there are several
more yet to come. They complain of pretty
severe treatment white III r:,h"v-l-
In compliance with a recent act of Congress
our regimental hands are to be immediately
mustered out of service; this is regretted ex-
ceedingly. though it is partly made up by the
allowance of brigade bands
Two officers for each regiment aud one man
from each company are to be sent North imme-
diately fol recruits for their respective regi-
ments. Sergt. Stevens from company G. will
soon be in Lansing and give any, who want it,
an opportunity to enlist in the Sd. He was
selected for this duty as a recognition of his
uniform good conduct and bravery. and We
would all he pleased to hear Of his appointment
to position of higher rank in one of the
new regiments. And there are Others in the
COMPANY anu Hais III Tue TeSiuleut "uo WOULD
do good service for orr country in command of
companies. Men who have had experience. if
only as private soldiers. in nine cases ont of
ten make better officers than can be found
among the many aspirants for Office who have
seen no service.
Samuel Alexander has received the appoint
ment Of assistant engineer of this division
Ketchum is at the hospital at the Landing.
though not dangerous sick. James Davis,
Gardner and Stephenson have been recommen-
ded for discharge. Large numbers of the
sick have recently been sent North. and there
are many more yet sick at the hospitals here.
though the general health of the troops is inn
proving This is, no doubt. partly due to the
change Of diet. consisting of onions. cabbage
and turnips in place of whiskey and some
other articles not needed.
Send Us men to 6ll up the regiments in the
field and the good work shall go on to speedy
termination. Yours. II.