Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-07-31
ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.
From the S7th Regiment.
CAMP BANNING, HARPERs FERRY,

CAMP BANNlNG, liARPERS ERRY, NA.,i
H "rae. July Is, 1869.
FRIEND EsTILL: ,4
j deem it necessary to make some
apology for not having written to you sooner,
but find employment for every moment of time
that passes by. ] was "greon" soldier when
entered the service, and in order to make myself
worthy of the position now hold in the service,
it was and is very necessary that should study
hard to get the theory, and also that be present
at all drills to learn the movements, as well as
do my duty in having the men practice them in
all the duties of which the boys ought to know to
make efficient soldiers. This | think will be
sufficient excuse for my neglect, ic you might so
call it, ..
must say, that we will have regiment which
cannot be beaten in the State for the length of
time it has been in the service. We have an
efficient set Of Field Officers; the Colonel think
can't be beaten anywhere, as an officer. He un-
derstands what soldier wants to make him "com-
fortablc,' if might so express it, 1--WE have no
parlors or pianos,) and If it can be had he will
see that they get it, believe that can say
without an exception that there is not man in
this regiment but what loves him. and yet he is
strict when duties are to be performed. When
an order is given by him you ought to see the
boys "gt up and DUST" trying to see who can
do his duties the best, that they might get his
praise. And | can say without boasting that Co.
has had the praise Of being the best and most
efficient Company in the Regiment. They are
always on hand, and have paid strict attention to
what | consider their duties, drilling, &c.,)
therefore they get the praise only which is due
them.
When was at home, | did not expect to go
into the general service, but am heartily glad
that did, for would have been sorry, ere this
that had enlisted to do guard service at Camp
Chase. | think shall 80 into service for three
years, if we can return our organization of the
SHh; mean more particularly the Colonel. But
| shall return home before decide fully to go
Lieut.. Col. Faskins was adjutant in the GIL
Ohio, and was at the battle of Winchester; he i.
gool fellow, Scotchman by birth, and whcr
he hns the command makes the boys dance iu
Der, lie says he is well acquainted with Captain
Speigel. Our Major is from Chilicothe, Ohio
and clever fellow Now think Unnecessary t.
tell you that our Colonel Lieutenant Colonel
and Major, are all Democrats by the way
and bully" fellows. Col. Banning is from Mt
Vernon, one of Burns right hand men. | Nisl
you knew him.
promised to give you list Of Tie names whic
enlisted, which you will find bercto attached.
Thos. ]. Everett Eugene Sareaux,
ID. d. Luke, 9th Sarg't VIM. Duncan,
Ambrose Taylor, Samue Gonser,
II. Il. Taylor, 3. M. Spencer
B, Christopher, James Hanna
Philip Korns, Jacob Hurst Busler.
Jacob Shelter, Benz. NJ. Hill,
George Stul, r. M. Spencer,
c. +. Booher, +. kaufman,
w. p. Mccartney, Corp pSamuel NJ. Spencer,
S, A. Lyon, Jacob Miliron,
These were considered boys at home, but be-
ter set never entered the service. They are a
ways on hand for duty, and have all had goo
health with but few exceptions, and never misse
roll call. They are the very kind for good so
diers; they are willing to learn and never try I
know more than any person else. respect thos