The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1863-03-21
Correspondence Of The Ceci, Wing
letter from the 2nd Del, Hrr.f.
Camp neaf FALMOUTH, Va,
March oh. lS,in.

Camp ncaf TALMOtTU, Va, !
March 9th, lSi3. {
TO THE EDITOR OF THE Cecil WING ::
SIR For the want of something to do
| will now undertake to write you few
lines, to let you know that the I'd Reg.
Del. Vols. Is yet alive in good heal h
and spirits, awaiting for some new excite
ment, as you know there is little or none
here. The Regimen, never was in bet
ter health and spirits than it is at pres
ent.; but these cold nj ghS of lale have
been rather severe on our men, some of
them were badly frost bitten while on
picket duty~ yet they had good brogans
on. They are now to be seen hobblny
around camp doing we'll, not murmur
Is to be heard from them, as they know
such duty has to be done, aud they do a
good share Of it 90 We have now reg.
ular March weather, which of la has
been raging furiou>ly, making our canvas
houses quver and shake to stand the
pressure This day is a most beautiful
one, more like the month of dune, the
sun shining krigh, ly, and the ground
drying nicely Colonel VIM. p. Baily,
Capt. Thomas NJ. Wcnie and Lieutenant
Charles Reynolds, who were wounded at
the ba tie of Fredericksburg, have re-
turned to he Regiment, and welcome
they were. 1t revived the officers and
men considerably see them once more.
Their wounds have not yet healed pro-
perry ; Colonel Baily's arm hangs useless
by his side, it being paral ysed.
Company 8 C." b Elk Rangers are
getting along remarkably we'll, officers
and men, t|'il-yet there is plenty of
muscle remaing for another brush. No
ways anxious but will do their share of
fight, honestly too, if calIel upon. No
better spirited men can be scared up in
the army. On he 2Sth, the last day of
February, we " mustered for pay" and
the Regiment made neat soldierly APP
pearaEce. The rolls were made GU
promptly for four months, and forwarded
to Washington. The men are now anx-
loasl y awaiting the arrival of the pay
mas er, to receive Uncle SUMS green
backs, which would be very acceptable,
the sooner the better US the families of
some want.
Our Corps was reviewed by Gen. Jos.
Hooker last Thursday morning. The
troops made fine appearance drawn up
IN clos" column by brgades. I he Gen
eral with his brilliant aft rode to the
from and after receiving the customary
salute, commencing on lie right, dashed
at furious gallop to review the troops,
the colors dipping, he officers and men
salu Ing, and the drums rolling as he
passed each brigade. General Hooker
then having taken up his position in the
from and cccterof the Corps, the several
Regiments passed in review in companies
by column The sight was most impos-
ing one, and would have madc you civ il
ians open your eyes to have seen tie
steady read of these wa worn veterans.
General Hooker with his smiling counte-
nance, and he tattered flags fl ying which
the troops so long have fought under,
seemed to put new spirit in every
ones heart who vi he>sed the review.
There has been many changes in this
Regimen. which II some flu ure time |
viii endcavor to give you Il line about.
Hoping | am not intrudlug on your
valuable moments wi h the Big Elk Ran
gers, to families and friends
| am respectfully,
yours &c,
g. r