The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-02-14
For the Union and Journal. 90
CAnP BEAUFORT, ArousfA. l3ru Me-.
Rro., Feb. 7th, 1862. (

gratitude Of the officers and soldiers OF the
18th regiment, for donation from the ladies
Of Biddeiord and Saco, in the shape oil
eatables, such as cakes, pies, doughnuts' 'ur'
keys and chickens, &c. Especial thanks are
due the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society, Tor
cough syrup. from the hands OF Mrs. franci-
Needs, the President, put up 50 nice, and SO
etfectual to cure bad cough, made from a
recipe of DR.. Jas. Sawyer Of Biddelord, Of
whom shall have something to say before l
get through. Much credit is due to Mrs.
Needs of Biddelord, and Rev. Mr.. Nichols and
Lady. Of Saco, and many thanks from the
soldiers for mittens and footiugs, also for the
two beautiful wooden night-dresses for our
most worthy Matrons, Mrs. Moody and Mrs.
Gilman, the nurses, who will better appre-
ciate them while in camp, when reused from
slumber, having on one Of these dresses find
themselves at once prepared to wait upon the
sick and distressed soldier. AL that is neces-
sary is to wake up and drop the night-cap
of which attach to the neck ofthc dress, and
all is in order; these dresses must DO very
convenient and comfortable for the nurses
while in camp and no doubt will DO ap-
prcciated.
Any thing that can aid and comfort the
nurses, and soldiers in camp should be done,
and will be appreciated. lam thankful that
so much has been done, and still doing, not
only by distant relations and friends, but by
the patriotic Ladies of Augusta and Hallowell.
Much credit is due to them, in relieving the
wants Of the sick in camp. The 18th Reg,
should be proud of their surgeon, DIR. James
NJ. Bates. and the assistant, DR.. S. Q. Cor
don, and DR.. r. G. Meserye, head nurse, who
do all in their power for the comfort OF the
sick, and better men are hard TO be found.
All are very efficient and worthy men, a.
though they have had so many sick and so
much fatigue, not murmur has been uttered
TO my knowledge. l have been present for
large part Of the time since the 18th regi-
mcnt went into camp at the Arsenal, and
am fully satisfied that nothing has been lett
undone that could be done, for the comfort
Of all the soldiers whether sick or we'll, by all
from the highest to the lowest, not excluding
the most worthy and efficient Quartermaster
and those under him. For further particulars
| refer to DR.. Jas. Sawyer, member OF the
House, from BiddefOrd, who was chosen by
the House us one of the committee to look
after the sick in hospitals in all tho regiments,
and the doctor was most welcome visitor,
as he took from his store box OF well assorted
medicines which added much to the comfort
Of the sick in camp. lie too, will say that tn:
18th was well, and perhaps will not be to
much to say, the best cared for OF any regi-
ment at Augusta. II the DR.. makes Us Efficient
legislator as he is physician at home, we
need have no fears as to results. AL things
considered, think the 18th Maine regiment
as to officers Of the staff, company officers,
and priyates, is one Of the best regiments
Maine has put in the field, and If we DO not
hear a good report from the 18th regiment
it will be because they arc not put in posi-
ton where they can get at the rebels, for
which they seem to be spelling. In con-
clusion | will say for tho benefit OF the
travelling community, If while at Augusta
thew wish to DO comfortable and enjoy life,
call on Harrison Baker, the gentlemenly
Landlord Of the Augusta House, where they
will find everything for their comfort, and
courteous walters in attendance, and reason
able bills. II is proper here to express the
thanks Of Lieut.. Amos j. Goodwin OF com
pany X, 18th Maine regiment, to his friends
of Biddeford, for the contribution at the
request of me, by the way of cash, to buy
beautiful Army Regulation Sword, which b,
request was privately presented. Rest assured
friends, that your confidence in the Lieut.
is not misplaced. He stands high in the esti
nation Of his superior and inferior in thu
18th. May the sword thus presented nevel
be stained unless by rebels blood, which
hope he will not have occasion to do, bu
should the occasion occur and for the defenc'
of this glorious Union and the maintenance O
our blood bought rights, may the Glistenine
steel thus presented return safely by the hanC
who received it, but soiled to tho hilt.
Yours, Ruus SNAIL.