East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-01-07
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When We will have chance 70 take
"a hand IN" u uncertain, ~ We Asvs net
received cur full equipment Jet. Ths
2nd Rsgimsns sf Michigan Cavalry are
partly sapplied, but both Regiments viii
undoubtedly be fully armed sna equipped
in few dsya As soon o. We are, We sx-
peet to receive "msrshing ordsrsr Then
you will hear from the Wolverines ~ He
sOuri Rest assured that you viii hear
nothing that would cast blemish upon
the reputation that Michigan has attained
for the bravery of her patriotic and gal
liant sons, who, day after day, by all their
actions, add new lastrs to the crown Of
glory that encirclss their noble little
State. Michigan may we'll be proud Of
her End and Sd Regiments Of Cavalry.
The eye never rested on better lot Of
men; all stout and hearty, with willing
hearts and strong arms, ready at any mo-
ment to strike for the cause they enlisted
in. They are unsurpassed by any, and
equalled by few, of any of tho regiments
I have seen, in height, weight, or military
appearance. Depend upon it, that, led
by their gallant officers, they will make
their mark wherever they strike
The two companies commanded by
Captains Saylor and Cooley. which Sag
nav has furnished these Regiments, re-
feet credit upon the town they hail from.
You have never been ashamed of them,
nor will you ever bo. Saginaw boys
know their business. Would they were
all together!
With regard to the health Of the troops
in camp, cannot report very unfavora-
bly,, considering the great number; they
suffer mostly from severe colds, which
are, no doubt, caused by the Sudden
changes of the weather; some 10 deaths
have occurred in the End Regiment, and
one in ours. We had very pleasant
weather since we arrived here, some days
it being very warm, until last Saturday,
when it turned very cold; in the evening
it showed to the depth of about 2 inches,
but yesterday it began TO thaw very fast,
which made the grounds extremely mud
dy; some of the boys say they have
drawn their 160 acros Of land already Ton
their feet.) Snow docs not last bat few
days here; they say they seldom have
sleighing. -aa sag
The city I cannot tell you much about,
as person has rarely shsnes to pay il
visit, and then only on urgent business.
All "passs'" out of camp must be soun.
tersigned by the General Commanding.
Guards are stationed all around the camp
under strict orders 70 shoot any person
attempting 10 pass the lines without an.
thority. There have been several cases
OF shooting already. Thus egress 10
difficult, and ingress also, except to oiti-
zcns, and they are sometimes refused an
: entrance.
There is one thing about the city,
however, which person cannot but no.
tice; that is the immense clouds of smoke
which envslop il. This is caused by tho
extensive use of very soft coal.
Water from the Mississippi is uscd
here for drinking it is so riley that tho
boys complain of sand 6ars forming in
!, their stornachs already. see by your
issue of tQc 18th inst, an item concern.
ing contributions by the Soldiers Aid
Society" would like to see something
similar in your paper also ono of these
: days, in behalf Of Co. M 30 Reg't Mich
} Cavalry. Anything forwarded TO us
would DO thankfully received and duly
+ acknowledged. / hopo that the Super
visors in Saginaw County will look aftor
. the families of our volunteers, and assist
!. them according to their necessities; tho
volunteers themselves have not been able
) to help them SO far, as they have received
! but little pay.
Trusting that we may hear from you
all often, and that the next time You hsa,
!, from us it will be from the battle field,
/. remain,
:. Yours in "Dixie,n
r.r T. p. Nee.