Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-18

FkoM HApnrsoN's LANpIro.-Cansp near HdS-
yfsos,s Laa6,sx, Va, July 13.-Edttor Star -
Sir: avail myself Of few minutes OF welcome
respite, vouchssfed to the army o. the Potomac,
and company TO which ] belong. The eight
days' battles have given good opportunity TO
almost every regiment to either disting uish or
extinguish itself, both a. regards fame and num-
usual courage. sustained the former part with
credit to themselves and the army. due apPre.
citation Of our services, however, has not al ali
times been extended tn Us, but we wait patiently
TIL the impartial historian, with the whole figures
brfore him, writes down our mark That marx
we will not be ashamed OF, especially as we nave
been highly complimented on the battle Held oy
Gsnerals Sumner, Sedgwick and Burns, OF our
corps, division and brigade We can desire no
high her ambition or Encouragement future aclion
than THU; and although our oevotea pano 10
reduced TO one quarter OF in normal sueng.n Oh
effective men, BY war and ia dread casualties-
swamp fevers and numerous other sicknesscs
consequent on hsstv marches, change OF climate,
and hardship yer while the name OF Baker rings
In ears,-a household name In every regiment
OF all that was good, brave and noble,-and his
memory fingers round our hearts, we will rsceT
turn our backs to the enemy, but Eight until this
foul rebellion bas been totally crushed out Of
existence, and it, leaders scattered. The best
tribute we receiv' came from the lips Of that
veteran of the war, General Sumner, who 10
great favorite. When about to compliment
Massachusetts regiment for It's bravery In repeling
RETREAT from the breastwoffs before Richmond,
the Colonel pointed CIT OUT reg iment 70 him as
be. ng the one entitled 70 the honor. Advancing
10 ~, be said, s'Well done, California! you have
done nobfy Just as | ex cected ~
Without further discussing the merits Of our
reg iment or army generally, Will simply now
attempt to do justice to the memories and virtues
Of two OF my company (Which was faised In
Washington, D. D and 20 give the names Of
others wounded and missing in the battle at Fair
Oaks Station, Va, on Sunday, the 29th ult.
In the above engagement we lost an excellent
young man-Nicholas Johnson, Of Salem, n. +,
who was transferred from Baxter's Fire Zouaves
10 my company, and who was instantly killed by
q Mimic ball passing through his head. We lost
also, the same day, In wounded and missing
George Myers, Adolphus Kiesel, and Geo. Fries,
all OF your city. An exchange Of these for rebel
prisoners may be expected soon.
Last evening, an aged man, Aaron 6. Herring
ton. Of WilliamsPort, Lycoming county, Pa also
nlemle r Of my company, but Tor some tine de-
tachsd from the fame as assistant In the regi-
mental hospital, died from the effects OF chronic
diarrhea. He was an upright, honorable, and
trustworthy man, and had the respect Of all who
knew him.
My own wound ION my right foot) is getting
doctor but hope to be able to report for duty In
few DAVIS.
will mention but one more casualty, and
have done. First Lieut.. Geo. w. Kenney, Of our
fegiment-an exchanged prisoner Of war from
Rlchmond-was shot In the abdomen, and died
OF the wound In a hospital In the neighoorhood
of the battle. field. He was efficient young
tfhcer, loved by every one, and his memory will
long be cher shed by Us all.
am, very respectfully, your obedt servant,
LAT I,ieut Co n LAT Cal r ep,t