Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-01
Our armu Correspondence.
FROM THE SIXTH REGIMENT.
CAM BELL PLAIN, VA,
April 1Ith 1894

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CAMr BELt PLAIN. VA,
April llth, 1868.
Ma. EbrroR Permit soldier Of much
experience in the Army Of the Potomac, TO
address your dear Journal.
We, as an army, feel somewhat impatient
at the present time--not because we dread to
face the DEVILS companions in arms, but be-
cause our commanders are slow IN moving us
forward. But, as scrptural doctrine reminds
us that by patience We may persoveto in a
good cause, we try to be as patient as posi-
bic, and wait for the moving OF the waters.
We think that the rusty-coats and traltorous
leaders are nearly all dismissed from our ar
my, and have confidence that our present
leaders will move in about the right time
Doubtless many of your readers are already
aware that portion Of this army have already
left their winter camping ground, and have
been stationed at other places, ready for vic
tory upon the first order to advance. The
9th Corps, Of which the First Vermont Brig
ade constitutes part, have orders to remain
in camp at present. which appears as though
we may remain here awhile TO keep good this
line and the pl .ce we now hold. Our chuice
would be to move forward, az VIC have been
in so many OF the terrible battles Of the past
eighteen months that we are getting quite
used to battles, and have no dread Of a rebel
bullet, cannon-ball or shell. Our country is
at stake. Our honor and our oath to Us is
principle, and that we thall m inian.
Spring time has come. The singing Of
birds and the voice Of the turtle is heard in
our land A few more struggles for life, lib-
erty and happiness, and all will be over. We
will then return TO our hemes, crowned with
victories won upon tho field OF battle.
A few words TO the coward and will close.
] am ashamed to own that few of our mum
Der have SO far forgotten their oath, their
honor and their country as to desert Us IL
this our time of need, and skulknRly made
their way to their homes, where, Ike COW.
ardly dog, they dare not look an honest man
in the face. Tell me, sir, has our beloved
Vermont father or mother, sister or broth
er who would not spurn the coward from
their presence There is not friend or cit-
zen OF Vermont who wishes to see desertor.
They are not wanted in Canada aud | doubt
if Satan, also, would not spurn them from bis
presence. Deserters will have their reward,
If they escape the penalty Of the law. They
cannot meet their comrades, on our return
home, and like honest men and faithful sol
diers look Us in the face have no reproach
to heap upon them ! have no desire to dis
grace them. They are the essence Of dis
grace already Their conduct wall follow
their name, even go their children, AS child
ren, down 20 their latest generation. And,
sir, in the name OF heaven, ask you TO send
your paper containing this to some who so
wickedly have deserted US.
In regard to yur being fed, few words
may be useful. Had the Angel Of Death flap
ped his wings over our camp, and taken half
our number, would not have been more sur
prised than on reading a short piece in
worthless paper, probably written by some
copperhead,) stating that our Government is
nearly as destitute Of clothing and food as
the Confederate army. esteem it an honor,
sir, as ell as a fact TO tell you that nothing
is more false. we, as an army, at the pres
ent time, are well supplied with clothing
We have an abundance and il suddenly or
dcret TO march, we would have some articles
to impart TO the poor. We are more or less
destitute OF food, and do not get our allow
ance but the fault is not in the Government
lit comes through the neglect and careless
ness of the officers. We do not suffer we
could live on what rations we get a good
many years longer; We can i've on it till
our Government is safe from rebellion, but.
10 be sure, II is tough. Our full nations ate
not short, aud our officers should look into
the matter and see that we get fall ratiuns.
But, as 1t is. we do not whine as bad for our
selves a. some Of the peace Democrats do for
rs and we would Thank them to let us alone,
for We are at peace emunG ourselves, aud do
not wish coppcth adj di,cold 30 bc sown
among us.
Yours, o. LurNiN.