Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-21
FROM THE lF1FrEENTn.
CAMP LUKEHS,
SLEEPY CREEK STATION. Jan.
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SLEEPY CREEK STATION, Jan. II.
Editors Intslligeneer:
Permit me to again trespass upon your
patience for few minutes, in order to let
the many friends and relatives of the mem
bers of company H know that we are still
in the land of the living AS most of the
mem beers of our company are from Wheel
ing, it will of course be interesting to them
to hear from this company.
Our company is still at Sleepy Greek
Station, where we are likely to remain for
a long while. Wo have very good times
here. We have had no drills since we have
been here, owing to the weather. We have
had plenty of guard duty, however, to do
IN the meantime. We come on duty about
every three days. Yet our guard duty is
not very onerous; aud so we have very
good times, all things considered.
Well, Messrs. Editors, although we have
been in the service now over Ave months,
yet we have not been blessed with the
sight of a Paymaster's face. We need the
money. and should have it by all means
We are indeed very much in need OF the
services of Paymaster, and would inquire
1t there is even probability of his appear
auee here within the next six months l
see it stated in different papers that the
troops of other States have been paid of.
But, as for the Virginia troops, they have
not received "red." Why this is, of course
l an not able to state. But ofoue thing
am certain, and that is this, that those
who are in the employ of the Government
out of the field, such AS Congressman, Sur
veyors of Customs, &C., receive their pay
promptly. Now, Messrs. Editors, is this
iair; is 1t just? Are we not as ''wOrthy of
our hire" as these Congressman and Sur
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TO our pay before even they get it. We
have risked our all in defense Of our coun-
try. We have left our homes, our friends,
our wives, sisters, fathers aud mothers and
everything, to aid in putting down this ac-
cursed rebellion. We are willing to sacri-
hce our lives, If necessary, to restore the
Union. But our soldiers need money
Their families need it, and they are suffer-
ing for it.
If the Paymaster can get no money, let
him send us his likeness, so that we may
make his acquaintance in that way, if in
no.other.
As an evidence of the suffering of some
of the families of the soldiers, l will here
state that orders have been issued by u re-
sponsible individual to some members of
this company on storekeepers in the city
OF Wheeling, in orders to enable them to
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dreu. This is q fact of which am prepar-
ed to bring ample evidence.
While | anu writing, Messrs. Editors,
allow me to say few words about our
Assistant Surgeon, R. C. Doveuer. This
gentlemen first Joined our regiment at New
| Greek, Virginia. At the time he came
amongst us our Surgeon WAS sick. and con-
sequentIy the hospital was in confession
But after be took charge it did not long
remain so. Everything assumed Different
aspect. He went to work as only a humane
and skiffnl surgeon can go to work. He
met with success at every turn, and still
continues successful. Since he has been
with the regiment, he has not lost a single
patient that has been placed under his
charge, and that is more than can be said
OF great many t-the surgeons in our
army. He is prompt in his attention to
the sick. Does any of the men get sick,
the first enquiry is :" When will DR.. Dovener
be along? The men think great deal of
him, and are never afraid TO trust them.
selves under his ski!ful hands, well know
ing that they will be properly cared for
DR.. Dovener is perfect gentlemen and
skiltul surgeon, and deserves higher DO.
silion than that which he now occupies.
The health Of our company is excellent,
and has been ever since We have been in
service. This is owing in great measure
to the care exercised by our excellent
Captain, (Lukens} to keep the men clean
and neat, both 10 their person and clothes.
But have said enough for this time More
anon. Yours truly,
FIFTEENTH.
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