Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-05-15
From the Fremont Sentinel.
LETTER FROM A UNION DEMOCRAT
WHO HAS FIVE SONS IN THE ARMY.

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The following letter from former resident of
Sandusky county, was addressed to Samuel
Skinner, of W Washington township The writer
was resident of this county some 25 years.
He was an active and prominent democrat-held
the Office of County Commissioner several terms
aud the Office of Justice Of the Peace in Wash
ington township for about % years. The letter
will be read with interest by Mr.. Roses old
friends and acquaintances:
CARDINoToN, o. April 26, 1868.
DKAR FRIEND:
Our boys were all we'll when we last heard
from them, which was a few days ago. James,
John and Edward are at Murfreesboro. L. NJ.
Cunard, Mary's husband, is also there. He is
I'd Lieutenant of Co. E, 3lst owl. Henry has
been at home since the 18th of February. He
was taken prisoner at the battle of Stone River
ON the lst day of january. Having just recov-
cred from fit of sickness he was not fit for du-
ty in the ranks, and was with the provision
train. He was desired to stay at Nashville, but
when the troops moved he went with them. On
the evening ofthe 30th Of Dec, he was ordered
back with his team to Nashville for supplies
On the way the train of wagons was attacked
by the rebels. Cutting a mule from the team.
he made an attempt to escape to Stone river, but
had not got far when his mule was shot from
under him, and he taken prisoner. As none of
our men saw him when he was taken, his fate
was a mystery to us until two days before he
came home. He was taken to Murfreesboro,
and there employed until Saturday evening in
burrying rebel dead. From thence he was ia
ken to Chattanooga, thence TO Atlanta, Ga, and
thence to Richmond. He was there paroled
with many others from this county--taken to
City Point and thence to Annapolis. From
there, Henry, with three companions, started, on
the Cd of February, for Ohio, travelling on foot
to Allegheny, Pa, distance of.about 400 miles,
through deep snow and cold weather, without
a cent of money, enduring all kinds ofhardships
At Allegheny they got aboard the cars and
came TO Cleveland, and from there home.
We have our share of trouble owing 10 this ac-
cursed rebellion. My expenses are also heavy
more so than those who have no boys in the
service. am well satisfied that $500 in time
| and money will not cover my expenses growing
out of the war. A year ago ! waited on James
all winter during fit of sickness. Did not a
days work for three months. Last winter
went TO Kentucky to see Henry, came home sick
and was sick all winter. Now, my friend, with
in-law in the service, am still willing TO do
more for the cause Of my beloved country. that
my children may not say that am unworthy of
the gift handed down 10 me by my forefathers.
am for putting down this rebellion without
nyth;ng In the shape of compromise. That
day has passed. The rebellion must be put
down, cost what II will. have made great sac
rifces and am ready to make more. II need be.
One portion Of the people say compromise. II
you compromise with traitors you have no Gov
ernment. Ifthis war should last Eve years, or
twice Ave, and cost every dollar that we are
WORTH say never compromises.
We have class of people hero that we call
copperheads. Ihold them in the utmost con-
tempt. They are no better than Benedict Ar
nold-traitors 70 their God, their country and
themselves. JAMES ROSE.