The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-08-08
FROM THE FoRTY-FIRsT REGIMENT.
CAMP OF THE 4lst. July 22d, lSf

CAMP OF THE 4lst, July 22d, 1862.
Mr.. CONVERSE I'VE arc oncampcd about
eight miles south of Pulaski Since we lef,
Camp Wood, our Regimert has experienced
many changes, and, with few exceptions, has
remained in no ono camp bu: short
loneth of timc. Those changes Of camp arc
beneficial to tho health of tho soldier, as
our sick reports plainly show; but, not.
withs,anding every thing has beon done that
could bo done to promote the hoalth Of the
Regiment, our numbers are very limited,
making il more severe for those that are
here and ready for duty.
Tho reduction in numbers NAV bo attribu.
ted to three causes first, sickness ; second,
loss in battle and, last but not least, quito
a number of those who should contribute to
| the strength Of tho 4lst, may be found on
, joyiDg good hoalth at hospitals, barracks
aud at home. would not venture TO make
this statement, had not tho best reasons
for believing tito be true. There is,howovor
| in every body of soldiers, those whose whole
aim and object seems to be, to rid themselves
of duty, and shun the hnrdships of the
camp and field. Is this manly: Is it sold
ior.iko {: Is such conduct commendable
| Arc the citizens of Old Geauga willing to be
thus misrepresented think not. They
arc we'll aware that IL requires something
more than Fourth.of-July patriotism to
mako our arms efficient and successful
And how is this evil to be romedied lie,
every one at homo who has an interest in
this war, treat those that are thus swindling
the Government, and are in reality taking
the hard earned money from their comrades
in service, in the manner they deserve, and
it will be more agreeable for them to come
back to their posts of duty, than to remain
away. And those who have thus far sue
ceeded in paming themselves off at barracks
or hospitals, as unfit for service, should b'
thoroughly examined, and be required e
furnish sufficient proof of their disabilt,
from good authority. In this msnner mucl
benefit might be received from those whit
arc now of but little use TO themselves o
any ono else; but, while this matter is neg
lected. and remains unnoticed, o course j
marked out for others who may be dispose'
to follow their example.
, II was not desirable to approach this sub
ject, and givo 1t q public notice, but thi
: game of playing off has been pyaotced 8
determinedIy by certain ones, that it wa
thought proper to bring il before our friend
at home, that they may look around them
and SEQ who tho coat will fit If We had
, surplus of mon in our army, and did nc
need evory available man at this partcula
, time, there might be some excuse; bu
while we are ondeavoring TO fill our rank
with now recruits. 1t is inconsistent, unpat
riotc and MUST for any one who is able t
, be present, to romain away, while his Sol
! vices are so much needed in the field.
' am aware there arc many who are unfit an
unable TO join US, and some who will neve
again resume their old places in the rank
> We are sorry to part With them, but havin
to do 30 makes it more necessary for thos
', to return who can possibly DO so.
! remain yours for justice, CIV 8.