The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-11-12
letter nom the cam Regiment.

BoLivAR, TESS., Nov. ., 1862.
Ems. JouRSAL, As there are in the limits of
your circulation many who have friends or rrla-
tves in the 6sth Regiment, aud thinking that it
would be gratifying, at least, to hear that their
friends arc well and in fine spirits have concluded
to give you the news from our regiment.
have nothing in the way Of battle to describ'
10 you as nothing has occurred in that line since
our Hatchie affair." the 5th ult., which yoa have
long since had full account of-but | dare say
not correct one, as most of the papers in which
have read accounts of it, only gave us credit for
taking two or three hundred prisonerc, instead OF
six hundred. Since then nothing Of special inter
est has transpired, with the exception Of an occa
sional skirmish on our extreme picket lines, brought
on by few prowling guerrllas, that are generally
found lowering about, and like eavesdroppers
never see or ascertain any good of themselves
consequently very frequently get gobbled mp. |
should think that the guerrilla business about
PLAYED out" as we almost daily see bands of
them brought in by our cavalry.
We are vet in camp near Bolivar. where we have
been all summer, with the exception of a few days
that we were out scouting, &c. Bolivar is a beau
tiful little town. situated the Mississippi Central
habtants, and judging from the appearance of the
place now, it seems to have been before the rebel
lion, quite thriving town and have no doubt
will be again, if the war closes before both town
and railroad are destroyed. But the entire SUR
rounding country is perfect waste and ruin. In
deed, it is desolate locking region here The inn
provements are so mach destroyed that great labor
will be required to restore it to its former flourish
ing condition. There has been considerable cotton
raised in Tennessee the past season, but we see a
great deal going to waste by the fences being torn
from around it-but more for the want of pckers.
A large crop Of corn was raised here, but you may
bet that it is as the darkics say, all "done gone,
ere this.
We have here quite large number Of troops
under command of Maj. Gen. Mcpherson, and un-
der whose supervision there has been lately num-
Der of additional Notifications and rifle pits con-
structed on the west side of the town, which COM
plctes the fortificston of the place. We now have
sufficient force to resist any attack of the enemy.
On the lst inst we had a grand review. Our
portion of the army was honored and much pleased
with the presence of Maj. Gen. Grant on the occa-
sion. The weather was pleasant; everything was
conducted in the best military order and passed of
pleasantly, and the troops made fine appearance.
would only say to those of your readers who
have friends or relatives in the 6sth Ohio Regi-
ment, that they may fe2l content about them, and
be prou that they are interested in the old "6sth,
as she hts of late (since under the administration
of Col. Sc ~ redeemed herself of all that she had
before lost. At the late battle Of Matamora, OF
Hatchie, our boys, with their brave commander,
covered themselves with military honor and glory.
Col Scott is a good man, and those at home, as
we'll as those under his command, who have placed
so much confidence in him, may rest assured that
their anticipations of his manly and soldiery quail
tiles are fully realized.
And were l not to speak in the same terms of
my Captain III. II. Poe, of Bowling Green) should
certainly be guilty of sin of omission toward that
meritorious officer. The Captain is fully AS well
calculated for the position he now occupies as he
was for the school room or law oflicc-which we
know he ably filed He is efficient, brave and
energetic, and is well liked by all his men, well
as by his superior officers.
In conclusion would say 10 the friends at home
be content, continue writing encouraging letters to
yonr brave boys in the 6sth, and don't fail 10 send
them few postage stamps occasionally, and I'll
assure you we will come out all go. H."
L. J. HISS0NG.
| P. S.-Since writing the above we have received
orders to march Immediately with five days rations
The boys are all on tip toe, making necessary
preparations for the tramp l understand that
thirty regiments to march from here-supposed
to be going to Holly Springs, forty-ive miles
south of this place, where the enemy is reported to
k,k hox-a
will sson hear of battle or big run.
L. J. r.