The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08
From the Sd Mich. Regiment.
Camp Of 80 Mich. Reg't, near Falmouth,


Camp Of Sd Mich. Reg't, near Falmouth, }
March 9th, 1868
Editor REPUBLIcAN-DEAR SIR Since the
battle Of Fredericksburg, nothing Of particular
interest has occurred in oar regiment The
Time has been taken mp in drilling, target prac-
tice picket duty aud reviews. Gen. Hooker has
busted himself since he placed in command,
in becoming acquainted with the condition of
his troops and by his untiring exertous this ar
my has been placed ia better trim for service
than il ever was before Strict discipline is be-
ing enforced; Incompetent officers have been
disposed Of without partially; men unfit for
service are being discharged. and al the pre-
parations are going on for an early campaign
aud active service.
Yesterday our division vas reviewed by Gen
Sickels, (the Corps commander,) accompanied
by Gov. Curtin and every day the troops are
paraded for inspection, either by the Brigade or
Regiment, and everything lacking IN clothing
or equipments is noted down and sent for i'm
mediately, so that when the order comes 20
march nothing will be lacking.
Transportation - uOhH ~ TIC ltA1k Hot--
Die amount, being from three to SIX wagons to
a regiment, according 10 the number OF men, }
and two pack mules to carry the officers shelter
tents and extra ratiOns, the wagons to carry the
ratiOns for the men, aud an average Of twenty
Eve pounds for each officer; so you see our
summer outfits will not be cumbersome.
St Pa.ricks day was duly celebrated on the
grounds of the Irish Brigade, by hurdle racing.
steepe chasing, &c, and to-day this Division
has been engaged in the show business A
purse Of $500 was distributed between the own
ers of the fastest horses, aad the men who per
formed the greatest feats are running, jumping,
climbing, or IN any other way making the most
fun. Gen Hooker attends ali the shOrs, and
we suspect be is preparing one for u which will
not be quite so funny.
This Regiment is commanded By Col B. R.
Pierce, and numbers about $50 men present for
duty. Sergt. Cook, Corporal Clays, privAtes A
Miller and J. Ellsworth have recently been dis
charged from Co. G, and Orderly Sergt T. B.
Ten Eyek has been appointed a % Lieutenant
Our principal anxiety just now, Is TO see the
Psymaster, as our last payments were for Octo-
Der. These delays come hard on those Who
need their wages for their families. and it is
hoped that the evil may soon be corrected Dis
appointments OF this kind, mixed with the faul,
finding and dscouraging letters aud papers
which some at the North send to the arrnv. have
occasionally caused murmarings bu, the .oldiers
are beginning to take a deeper interest in the
work before them, since the people ofths North
are showing themselves in earnest. and the
curses are loud and deep for that class Of men
TO which our neighbor belongs Who designases
she patriotic and lberty-Oving army as " he'll
hounds" and he nav thank MS stars thar be i
at safe distance from them, for be might fnd
it eIpedient either to modify his strong language
or else seek home among bic brethren"
Pat stop to these drawbacks at home and
the army is large enough.
We cannot move far without ercouutering the
enemy, so you NAV soon expect exciting news
from the Rappahsunsek. Yours,
II. 7.