The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-05-23
CAMP LETTER.

Ea~ From the annexed letter it will b,
seen that the 55th Regiment has hae
a brush with the enemy in Virginia.
The engagement was a severe one, result
ing the death of James Berry, OF Capt
Robbins company.
CAMP -, NEAR Franklin, VA,
May 10, 1869.
Dear Brother Ha,g, and Jim Bouers, Esq
| SrRs We got as near Stanton as Nc.
Dowell, some thirty miles, when to oul
surprise, we were attacked by very su-
perior force of rebels, Jackson and John
son combined, and reinforced, at that.
General Milroy had 1000 men and 4
batteries--23 guns General Schenck had
5000 men and battery--S guns-and
about 800 or 500 cavalry. On the eve
ming of the Sth at 81 O'Clock the attack
was made, and incessant firing was kept
up until 5 minutes before 8, when we
succeeded in driving them back to their
intrenchments. When it was ascertained
that they were being reinforced by fear
full odds, and fearing that our supplies
might be cut off by flank movem ms, we
were ordered to fall back and be reinforc-
ed, and make a grand move at them,
which we will be ready to do in day or
two. Our loss as near as known is about
$50, killed and wounded. Our regiment
being detached for other duty at the time,
so that we had only about 400 men, We
were placed to support battery. and
were not in the immediate action. AT 2
0 clock the retreat was commenced. and
we have fallen back 81 miles to this place.
Next morning after the fight, we halted
for repast and put out pickets. They
were attacked by the enemy's cavalry,
2 were shot, and supposed killed. One
was named James Berry, of Capt. Rob
bins Company 6 taken prisoners or
killed, among them was Benjamin Yark,
of our Company, { HID Gen. Fremont is
here now in person, with | reg. Infantry,
battery, and 2 squadrons of cavalry
General Blenker is on the road from Rom
ney, with 5000 troops, and Rosecranz
on the way from New Greek with -
troops. There is something to be done,
sure 1t is a general impression that the
Yorktown forces (rebel) are being sent
in the direction of north western Virginia,
to regain their lost territory. They are
coming in force from some source, and
that is the prediction. got ahead some
what.) The 25th, 32nd and 82nd Ohio
regiments suffered the most in the en-
gagement. 1t is now dark, and l can
hear pickets firing every few minutes.
men were killed aud 5 wounded within
the limits of the camps, by bushwhackers.
They are getting fearfully bold within a
a few days. saw Caps. Post and Mad
ison after the battle. They were WE'LL
Their regiment 32nd } lost all its
tents, camp equipage, DC; everything
but themselves and guns. The Wyandot
boys are we'll and will make their mark
prominent when an opportunity offers,
which is expected every day. l cannot
tell what morrow will bring forth.
just received letter from J. R. Low
ry and yourself, Jim Bowers Jim
says they do not want to see another such
a fight. The friends will be anxious to
hear from us, and opportunities are unfa-
vorable for mail here now. You may
have his published, or Fart 0: it, f,r it
is reliable, SO far as l know. Franklin is
in flames. Schenck ordered it burned
forthwith, and it is going it right. Jim,
from the manner of things, we will re-
treat further. Write soon, and oblige,
Your friend,
LT R. w. Pool,
Co. H, 55th Reg. O. V. I.
Via. New Creek, Va.