Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-07-17
Correspondence of the Journal.
From Co. Z, Tooth o. V. I.
SoMERsEr. Ky. Julv


EDITOR JounNAL:-Thinking that there are
many readers of the Journal who have interests
connected with the welfore of the Tooth Regi-
ment, who do not hear directly from friends
therein, will endeavor to give short account
of the movements of the regiment for the past
few months.
We left Lexington about the first of April, on
our march southwark, stopping at Grab Orchard
some two weeks, and reaching Mt. Vernon, Rock
castle county, on the 24th of April, where we
remained until the 29th of June, when we were
ordered to Somerset, twenty six miles from Mt.
Vernon. AS we had Just had heavy rains for
five days. the roads were in desperate condi-
ton and rendered the march slow and tedious
We reached Somerset July 1st, and went into
camp one mile west of town. We had several
showers while on the march, which added to our
discomfort, since, the weather has been clear
and hot.
This is is a handsome country but very roll
ing. The county of Rockcastle is very hilly
and rocky, scarcely one acre in ten being tilla-
ble General Sturgess has been assigned to the
command of this Division, by order of General
Hartsuf thus relieving General Carter, who has
so ably commanded these forces for the past
| three months. General Garter is temporarily
commanding the forces at this post. Several
regiments of this division are scattered along the
Cumberland River, which is six miles south of
Somerset. The rebels are in some force south
of the Cumberland 1t is not improbable but
that we may have hot work in Kentucky this
summer. The soldiers of this regiment have
never been in action yet, but they are ready to
try their hand when ever an opportunity is pre-
sented.
| Copperhead stock isdecidedly below par with
the soldiers here. They know that there can
| be no peace until the rebellion is crushed and
and are for fighting until that is accomplished.
They know that it is cowardice and treason
which prompts men TO come out against the
| Government which has nurtured and protected
! them; which has educated and given them the
rights Of freemen. Now these men want that
Government which they should love and re-
spect to give them the liberty of becoming its
bitterest enemies. But they are being walked
up by the operations of Gen. Lee, in the East.
| The speediest way, the only way, to end this
war is to unite all our energies in its vigorous
prosecution until the rebellion is put down.
| Let the lovers of our country who remain at
their homes shrink not from their duty, but be
ready to go to the field Of battle il necessary
Stand by the Government in its efforts TO put
down this wicked rebellion; stand by the sol.
diers, and ere long the proud banner of our
country viii float over all our land-will shine
with brighter lustre than ever before, proclaim
ing freedom to all.
Our company although il lost all its Original
commissioned officers, has prospered finely
and now has its compliment of officers, who
were promoted from the ranks.
Capt. Green enlisted as a private. was ap-
pointed Orderly Sergeant when the company
Was organized, and by his promptness as mar
and soldier he has risen TO his present position
and won the esteem Of all his men. Our frs
and second Lieutenants are worthy officers.-
huf faxv rf al Ckna ir,t thar
ment at present
Yours truly, SIMMS.