Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-05-07

to resist the laws. Let them beware,
for they are known. even here, and
will be taken care Of il they persist ia
their Infamous course. Let them be-
ware ere it is too late. ..s..,. ....
Yours, &c. S.N.
CAMP NEAR STANFORD. a
... Lincoln CO.. KY, H-
April 10Th, 'ss.
MR. HARPER-DRAR SrR:-I hone
that you and the higher powers will
pardon poor soldier for spending a
portion Of this wet, gloomy Sabbath in
scribbliug a few thoughts for the in.
formation and encouragement of the
friends of the 7th Ohio Cavalry
Well, sir, after some eight weeks of
almost constant marching. and scout
ing through the Southeastern portion
Of this State, we End ourselves en-
camped on a beautiful situation near
Stanford, where our battalion started
from, about eight weeks ago. 1 say
we are encamped here, but the larger
portion OF the men have gone to Sum.
merset, thirty-six miles from here, close
to the Cumberland river, to help
watch the movements Of the rebs, who
are gathering there in quite a force,
and fortifying at Monticello, ten miles
on the South side Of the river. There
is but little doubt, sir. that ere long
the 7th with others, will ind more hot
work to do In that vicinity. l suppose
that you and most Of those having
friends in the 7th, have learned before
this, that there was some hot work
done some three weeks ago by this
regiment, the lst Kentucky and 45th
Ohio. Well. / am glad that can say
that all agree in the statement that the
boys of the 7th, with their brave Col
onel to lead them, acquitted themselves
like true soldiers, fought brsvely, and
sustained but a very slight loss. Our
battalion I believe, did not lose a man,
although they made bold charge up
a steep hill and drove a portion Of the
rebs from their position. But, sir, / am
sorry to say, l was not with them; 9TH
er duties had taken me at that time 10
another part of the State, and since
then / have rode about four hundred
and fifty miles on different roads. I
must say from what have seen since
Burnsides' men are gathering along the
border that Kentucky begins to present
quite military appearance. and 1t is
much feared by many Of the people
here that Kentucky will be the principal
battlefield this summer. But Of this
we can form no idea, for as soldier
we have learned that the movements Of
armies are very mysterious at times. u
The health Of the Gallia boys is as
good as we could expect; we have q
few in the Hospital, and few In camp
not able for duty at present, but none
dangerously III. Since spring has
dawned upon our wiuter-besten frames,
we feel inspired with new life and yig-
or, and are ready to do battle for our
country and the friends We left behind
Us, provided those friends stick true TO
the cause Of our country, the cause
that we have espoused. 3 But If they
turn traitor to US and to their country,
we are Just as ready to return and do
battle on traitors there as here, II We
are called on. But seriously, do hope
that the judgment and good sense Of
the men in the free States will lead them
10 be cautious and not give their infu-
ence to increase and continue q war
that is costing so much blood and trea-
sure.
Now. SIR, l hope you will not take il
as breach Of manners for me to brsg
a little Of Company L. for 1t is admit
ted that It turns out more men than any
company IN the regiment, when there
is scouting or duty to do. and are brave
almost to g man. There is now but
eleven of our men left in camp, and not
one of our officers. Our regiment is
now in General Carter's command, and
think from his appearance that be is
3 gentleman and good officer.
lf 900 boo W. J.. o.
CAxp RrrsoIDs, April 70, 'ss.
MR. HARPER-SrR:-Enclosed you
will find one dollar, for which IWant
you TO send me the ever welcome
Journal. We can't do without it up
here. 1t is always hailed with plea
sure in the 9lst Regiment. We Ike
its doctrine. We know It 10 sll right.
Can't be otherwise while "Jim" Is at.
the helm. Send for eight months. then
/ will renew my subscription. Sendby
the return mail II you can. sT sd,
Yours, s-.,..