The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-12-19

The following letter was received by a
friend. from young man from this county.
who en- listed as a recruit last October. in
the 10Th Indiana Reg iment. Deemiog it
might not be uninterestine 10 some Of our
readers we give it place in our columns.
1t may not be amiss to give brief sketch of
the author. About year previous to the
breaking out of the rebellion, he came to
this county and lived in the vicinity of
Chester in this (Wayne) township. where
he worked as laborer and attended school
during the winter season. When the call
was made for volunteers, he was among the
first to enroll his name in the 10Th Indiana
volunteers, commanded by the late Colonel
Hackelman, for the one year term. After
serving the allotted time, he came back. but
soon enlisted in three months regiment
from Ohio. At the expiration Of that time.
he came back again to this county. Soon
after, he was offered a sum of money to
serve as a substitute for draft. Having the
privilege Of choosing his regiment he Joined
the 10Th. On his way he called on his
mother in Western Virginia. who was 10
destitute circumstances, and bestowed
portion Of his money on her--a very praise
worthy act.
It is to be feared, too many Of our soldiers
are not as careful in saving their money as
they should be. Owing to the procrastina-
ton Of the war. many of the common neces-
saries OF life are greatly enhanced in price,
and sharing with their friends aud parents
at home. would soothe and cheer up many
disponding heart.
BRooKs' STATION, VIRGINIA.
December 2, 1862
RESPECTED FRIEND: When l left your
house in October last. promised to give
you some account Of my travels to the 10 th
Indiana regiment. and of its whereabo
On my way. l called on my mother in
Western Virginia, whom / had not seen for
about eight years. From there, 1 went to
Philadelphia. learned that your son had
joined the 18th again. about ten DAYS be-
fore my arrival. After accommodating over
, the city q few days, l left to Join the 10Th
at Harper's Ferry. learned that they had
moved on about thirty miles from there, /
started on foot wish my pretty well stored
portmanteau of clothing. &c. i had not
proceeded far, till learned that the rebel
scouts were rsnsscking the country and
capturing some Of our men who were in
the rear Of our armies. 10 order 10 escape
their pursuit. secreted myself in fodder
rick, and while there, took out my pencil
ard paper and wrote letter to a friend
1, was showing very hard. benumbing nv
fingers. Whilst writing that letter, l had
my misgivings that should not be able to
reach the regiment, for fAncied could
hear the sound Of horses feet; but fortu-
nately eva6ed them. and came up TO the
regiment encamped near Antietam. where
the 18th fought SO valianily on the 2Sth and
29th OF August last. and where many of the
brave boys fell in that confiict-the partic-
uars no doubt you have An account CT ere
this. From this we took up our line of
march towards Fredericksburg, passing
through naturally rs fine a country as can
be found 10 the old dominion-in doing so.
we encountered some hardships and priv..
tions in marching through the low aud
marshy plains of Manassas. We at last
formed our encampment near Brooks Sta