Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-02
CAEF 5lsr Rect. n. G. TRooPs,
JAMES ISLAND, s c.,
March 3Oth, 1863.
MEesRs Fulton & PRICE

MEssRs Fulton & PRICE,
Gentlemen: propose to give you some information
as to the whereabouts Q. the old 5lat We are on
James Island prepared for the reception OF the Yam.
KEGS Whenever they may Ehink proper to visit u.s. We
have sick, generally have still can turn
out qdi respectable number yet We have bat very
little amusement here, except rabbit huntiFg" When
frat here boys caught large quantities of
those four legged denizns of the forrest this Island
and if stay here much longer they will destroy the
entire rabbit family James Island but are be-
coming very much tired of this place and would rejoice
to receive orders TO 60 back TO old North Carolina.
Saturday, the 2Sth int, a remarkable day in
the history Ct the Old Dist in fact may say with Gen
Clingnans Brigade, reviewed by Gen. Beau
regard and Staff and very proud to say the Gen
eral cOIapmcnted Brigade very highly, and stated
TO much esteemed commander, Brig Genl Cling
man, that he hoped when called to meet the
enemy that would reflect credit ourselves and on
our noble State. He stated that he had much conf
dence in brigade, they made the appearance of
veteran troops and be felt assured that when We were
called to any point that we would go like men. And
here would state Messs. Editors that the sight was
thrilling and sublime. We drawn up in line of
battle, the line extending for about half mile, open
order, and the entire line gitterng with bayonets the
at shoulder and just in front of the line of
could be a single line Of officers holding in
their hand the flashing sabre next the line of field
officers, in the same order then in front of that ne
aud opposite the centre OF the BRIGADE stood Gen. Cling
man. But to finish and make the sight more sublime
and interesting when ali ready the entire brigade
officers and men, come to a salute, when Gen. Beaure
gard advanced opposite to the centre of the brigade and
in front of Gen. Clingman and Handsomely acknow
edged the salute and then proceeded to review the brig
ade. At this time the writer very torcbly remind
ed Of Napoleon, ACCORDING TO the description given
of hin by historians, which, if correct, approximates
closely the appearance Of Gen. Beauregard he passed
Determination and courage could be plainly writ
ten on bis counenarce, and all have the utmost conf
tence n him. and willing to follow him to the very
last. Here would state, Messrs Editors that we are
well prepared TO meet the foe at any point, and
all confident that when the time comes, by the assis-
lance of ap Allwise and just God, Will drive the
Northern Va1dals back in shame and disgrace, and
convince them that they had better stop this unholy
war. The men OF Cur brigade have the utmost conf
dence in Gen. Cngman, they have all found him kind
and perfect gentlemen, and look upon him a noble
hearted and brave man, willing to share danger and
hardships with them and | would state, before coz
Guiding my letter. that each of regiments have brave
and kind gentlemen for commanders, viz Col. 81. M
Mcclellan of the 5lst is very kind officer and all of
the regiment both officers and love him, and have
full confidence in him as their commander, and are will
ing to follow him to any point of danger The same may
be said of Coils Shaw, Radcliffe and Jourdan. And
hope, Messrs. Editors when We get into another battle