Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-01-21
LETTER. rmom FoRTlEss MONROE,
Correspondence sf the Journal and s'a'esman'
LETTER No. %.


/. .ErTEe.s FROM FORTiEss MONRoE.
Correspondence Of the journal and s'a'esman'
LETTER No. %.
C.up HANiLron. Fortress Monroe, Va,
Monday night, January H. leoZ
FRIsSD EcKRL;
The great expedition as It
was STYLED here, came and went, having as
appeared in the night time, without afford
Ing us an opportunity of witnessing the im-
nosing display of large feet starting on
warlike mission. The armada has been the
absorbing theme for some days past Inc
nroportions Of the fleet were such as to war.
rant us in the expectation OF some grand
results 10 be accomplished. The little guu-
boats had quite fcrocious aspect, and look
ed as though they did not fear an exchange
of shot with rebel batteries.
Now that the vessels have sailed, we have
not much to talk about, except the proba-
bilities of success attending the movement.
1t was an excitement to watch from eleva-
tions, with the naked eye or feld-glass, the
arrival of the steamers, and to be on the
lookout for their departure.
Through the liberality Of the ladies of
Central Presbyterian Church, the Hospital
has been favored with another acquisition in
the shape of stores, which are and will be
seryiceable Central Church has by this
kind act borne out its reputation for liberal
ity and patriotism, and the thanks Of the
Regiment are due the ladies oil the congre'
CATION for the interest they have shown in
the welfare Of the Delaware soldiers The
Regiment is under additional obligations tC
those ladies' for u stock of gloves consisting
Of one hundred and seyenty-fve pairs whiel
came at the same time. This is decidedly I
very liberal contribution from one congre
CATION. The gloves have been judicionsl.
distributed, and the recipients were vel
pleased with the gift
- A very large cake was among the content
Of the box. As the idea never occurred 1
, ANY one that the cake was designed for th
u SICK. the officers we're invited TO dispose
ii, which they did with much gusto not Tor
getting who the donor was.
We may remark here thai the hospital
our regiment ia at present literally aupplie'
Nothing more is required. Ii is as AMP
furnished as il il practicable 10 render
Regimental Hospital Regard must alwa.
be had to the transportation; and there
now belonging to the institution as much
could be conveniently transported, if Il
Regiment were ordered 10 move. N'
10 know everything in the army must be "por
ne able property as MIR. Wemmick would sa
he The hahitations must be portable; Il
ri chairs must be made in such way as 10
r. placed in the smallest possible space Il
20 table must have legs that will double up.
ct The cot must be full Of hinges so that
IL, will be portable, and even hospital inrnitu
at, must be portable property Through t
nj. kindness of the friends of the Regiment, l
ST Hospital has been so generously provid
as for, that any more contributions coming j.
now would be an incumbrance. Nearly e'
cb rything that can be made available for
Of comfort of the sick, is possessed.
Ne A large tent has been procured by t
gh Chaplain for the purpose Of holding re
H. gious services in. 1t is now erected and v
to soon be dedicated
es Yours, BILLY