Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-11-20
From the Twelfth VirgInIG.
CAMP l2TH REe'T ". V. LII
Nov. IL. 1864.
Editors Inlslligeneer :

Editors INtsl!IgeDesr
The mail is one Of the most iuterebtinv
items TO the soldier in the field. The rea
sons are many, aud have often been re
peated to friends at home, aud it ts merely
TO remind them OF their duty towards Us
in that line that it Is mentioned here; fol
mauy have become partly negligent. W,
arc now in daily receipt of your excellen,
paper. 1t is indeed acceptable, because il
addition 70 its home news, for us it has
many other interesting items.
ln communicating remarks With refer
ence to the regiment it can be safely said
that the health OF its members is generally
good. But teW report on the morning
sick roll, and but few are 10 the different
hospitals. The regiment is 10 6n6 spirits,
and under good discipline, too; though
some have dared to pronounce il quite the
contrary. Major w. b. Curtis, inrmeriy
Captain of Co. D, is now in Command
Under his dominant courage aud good
skill, the regiment is approaching almost
to state of pertecIuess in the manual and
skirmish drill, which is freely prAeliced al
each dress parade, and which presents
quite an attractive exhibi ion, as some OF
the most prominent citizens Of your city
eau testify, having lately visited US
We were paid otf on the 10th inst, Col
Alexander is our neVer.taillng visitor At
the time OF compensation in "greebacks."
Mr.. Jacob HornbroOk and daughter are
our most welcome visitors in time of lit
erary deSIitution, or in greatest want for
things necessary to the comfort Of our
brave aud suffering sick. Many hearty
good Wish, or Heavens blessing IS utter.
ed for them by the Virginia soldiers. Col.
AS services are no less advantageous to
the soldier, who leaves home, aud distrib-
utes their earnings to the needy families of
the same.
We are eamPed in lovely place on the
first bench Of Mary land heights. We have
"bird's eye view" Of good portion of
the valley lying to the west of Ms. To go
9 short distance up the mountain sfords
nice positions tor evening meditation, and
presents One Of the most sublime sights
that one may chance TO enjoy. THESE,
heights are well fortified. From our camp
ve can sse the glorious old bAnner stream.
log in the air above the works. FreQueu,
visits are made to the summit BY the Oh
GERS and men Of the regiment. Companies
aud are stationed on the beights.-
Company II IL stationed on the Baltimore
aud Ohio Railroad, about midway between
Harper's Ferry ADD Martinsburg. The 9TH
eF companies had the pleasure of march
ing up 70 the top Of the mount one night
last week 1t the dark hour of a. ~
Frequently We make such excursions, al.
ways led By our gallant, worthy, cheerful
Aud coutented Major, who has proved him.
self worthy Of his present position, (auG
higher one If the regiment is entitled to
senior ottlcer), through all the Vicissitudes
70 which the regiment has been subject
The 18th is ever ready to do what il came
out tor-to punish treason. restore the
Union and bear the banner of freedom
he Star Spaugled Banuer"-On 10 veto
y over its enemies. who are ours, and who |
you'd dare trail the "GoOd Old Flag" Of
sur fathers in the dust.
With the hope that this "cruei war may
loon be over" and We be permitted to re.
urn TO our friends aud homes in peace.
With complete victory resting with our
Irms over rebellion, We will close. trusting |
his short epiStle may prove interesting to |
numerous readers Of your paper, as we'll
Ls encouraging TO the many friends of the
Twelfth. Yours truly, j. W. @.