Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-11-28
Letter from the 7ad regiment.
Correspondence Of the Fremont Journal.
FoRr PIcKERINo, Memphis, Tenn,


FoRT PTcEERISc, Memphis, Tenn,
November 18th, 1862.
Gen. Sherman having determined upon a
demonstration in favor Of Gen. Grant, who is
moving Southwark, placed a force under the
command Of Col. Buckland for that purpose
The I'D Ohio, 9th Iowa, 9Th Missouri and 32d
Michigan regiments of infantry, Bouton's bat
terry and a company Of cavalry, composed the
force Of the expedition. Our orders were 10 be
ready to move at A. NJ, Monday the 10th inst.
with two days rations, three days, ratons be-
ing taken by team. The forced moved prompt
ly at the hour appointed
We were to move rapidly down the Hernando
road to Noncennah creek, then cross over 10 the
Pigeon Roost road, in order to cause the enemy
to suppose there were two columns of troops
advancing from this place to join Gen. Grant in
his movement on Holly Springs then more
north to Germantown to divert the attention of
the rebels from cavalry expedition which was
conducted by Col. Grierson.
Our force reached the Noncennah about two
o'clock, P. NJ, Monday, driving back Blythe's
rebel cavalry, which, according to a report
brought in by acontraband went away through
fernando as fast as possible Tuesday morn
ing we were off at an early hour for the Pigeon
Roost road, where we arrived at noon. Here
our cavalry met some guerrillas but the fleet
ness of the thieves saved them from harm. -
Late in the afternoon the march was resumed
the head Of the column looking toward German
town. We bivouacked an hour after dark -
During the night the rain fell in torrents, but
hard days work had made sleep thing not TO
be interrupted by rain.
Wednesday the march was resumed and by
lO o'clock, A. NJ, we reached Germantown
where we remained until the following morning
We learned that the cavalry expedition had
passed through the place, the previous day, safe
ly, on the return to Memphis. Thursday, (yes-
terday,) we returned to Memphis
The object of the expedition was fully ac-
complished, with no loss whatever. Guerrillas
seemed to be very scarce and the people to have
holy horror of the National troops. The route
of the force can probably be traced for some
time. Chickens, turkeys geese, hogs and sheep
found themselves legitimate objects for capture
and it would be difficult to estimate the number
that "fell' to feed the expedition. These men
have not fared 30 sumptuously for many a day.
Some of these planters who admire the work of
treason, will look upon farms turned into com
mons, the fences being used for camp fires. In
some instances horses and mules were taken and
brought away. Many contrabands came in
with the army, having improved the opportun-
ity to leave their masters. In one instance
saw two mules and two horses unhitched from
wagon, the harness stripped off and the ami
mails taken. Two stiIlwart negroes who were
with the team, concluded to follow the mules
and horses, so they "fell in" and came along. In
short the rebels were treated with anything but
tenderness.
A most shocking tragedy occurred in the city
Yesterday, IN the shooting of member of Co.
Fl of the I'D by comrade. When the reg-
ment was passing through the city the two men
struggled from their company, and having whis-
ky in their possession became intoxicated and
quarrelsome. The facts, got them, are:--
frederick Mittler used some very insulting Ian
guage toward the other, Nicholas Huber, when
the latter seized the former and threw him
down and checked him somewhat The Pro-
vost Guard here interfered and separated them
Mittler threatened to shoot Huber but was pre-
vented by the Guard, who sent Huber on his
way TO camp, and detained Mittler for a short
time, when he also was started for camp. He
pursued Huber and when up with him, placed
his gun against his back and fred, killing him
instantly. The cork was in the muzzle Of the
gun, and this with the proximity to the unfor-
tunate Huber bursted the barrel some six inch
es from the end. Mittler was Immediately ar-
rested by the Guard and lodged in prison. HUI
Der was buried to-day.
Maj. Gen. Sherman has been placed in COM
mand of an Army Corps, composed of two Di-
visions. The first division is commanded by
Brig Gen. Denver and comprises three Brig
ades; the second by Brig. Gen. Smith, and COM
prises two Brigades The whole will be made
up of old regiments now here and new ones now
here and hereafter to come. Col. Buckland has
been placed in command of the 5th brigade
which formsa part of Gen. Denver's division.
Lieut.. NJ. A. Fowler was sent to Columbus,
Ohio, few days ago to receive the drafted men
assigned to this regiment.
George W. Hufford of Co. B., died yesterday.
He was taken sick short time after joining the
regiment in September, and gradually grew
worse until his death. Deceased was a son of
James Hufford, who is well known to large
portion Of your citizens. George was highly
respected young man, of twenty two years, and
favorite with all who knew him. His loss is
severely felt by his comrades in arms, aud in
his company each heart laments his early death.
He enlisted in August last
The health of the regiment is good. The
weather is fine.
There is prospect of movement of troops
from this place before long, and may ye
have hand in the opening Of the Mississippi.
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