The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1864-06-01

PEnRrsBvRa, o., May 81, 1854.

PERRYsBuRG, o., May 81, 1854.
EDITOR JoURNAL--
Dear Sir In one of your late
issues noticed letter from =" High Private
written as am informed by Mr.. Chaplin, the for
mer Editor of your sheet-intending to reflect some
what upon my course in not joining the Gath Bat
TALON, National Guards, in their trip TO the seaside
Fortress. In explanation of the matter, will say
that when the Regiment was called out was in
formed that no exemptions for physical undtness
for service would be made and acting upon this
supposition, attempted to get such position in
the Regiment as would relieve me from marching
on foot and carrying muskot, knowing thatI was
unable to endure hard service. Subsequently how
ever, aud but few minutes before the cars were
about to leave with the Regiment, the Examining
Surgeon, who was well informed in my case, told
me was not able to perform duty, aud hence, ex-
empt. This he said of his own accord, and so said
the Captain, ist and 81 Licutenants of Company A,
and so said Lieut.. Col. Miller and they kindly
granted me discharge, signed by all ofthem, and
approved by the Lieut. Col, which discharge was
duly forwarded to Columbus addressed to the
proper officer. Indeed, one oil the principle reasons
given why should not fill the Office sought, was
because had not strength, health and constitution
enough to endure, even the hardships of STAFF
Officers position This was the opinion of the
Lieut. Col, and in making his appointments he
acted accordingly. When my discharge was first
made out hesitated somewhat whether should
take it, or refuse it and go with the Regimant.-
Circumstances and the advice of friends prevailed,
and remained at home. However, il may, after
all, be possible that could do some good with the
Regiment in some capacity where active bodily
service is not re9uired-and notwithstanding my
discharge, if any competent Military Surgeon will,
upon examination and full knowledge of the facts,
give it as his opinion that fit for duty, and will
point out the place am to serve, will cheerfully
do my best to perform the duties of that place.
ANY person who has ever been afflicted with Chron-
ic Asthma to an extent compelling them to sit up
night after night, bolt upright in chair, to ge'
breath enough to sustain life, will at once under
stand my case. No others can fully realize it. /
am heartily sorry am afflicted with this ihfrmity
and would cheerfulIy exchange places with any
stout, hearty, able-bodied Private standing guard
at Fort McHenry could thereby become sound and
well of this difficulty. So far as the soldiers of the
old Gath Battalion are concerned, officers and men
-as whole, there have no better, truer or braver
men gone from Wood county into the service and
any man might be proud of place in their ranks.
Lieut.. Col. Miller, Maj. Buell. and Capt. Reed are
gentlemen whose friendship shall always esteem,
and under whom should be proud to serve. For
the officers and members of the Perrysburg Com
pany, have the highest regard, and should deem
it an honor to be one of them. And as it is now,
if there is any doubt in the min of any one, citizen
or soldier, as 70 mine being au honest and merited
exempton-if it is thought by any that too should
be in the service, to such say frankly call on Drs'
Peek or Hamilton, or any other competent Surgeon
acquainted with my case, and II they will pass me
as an able bodied private soldier, will cheerfully
take my nuEket and go on to the Regiment. Ny
owA desire would prompt me to do SO.
am very sorry, Mr. Editor, to trouble you with
this showing, as it is at all times exceedingly un-
pleasant to parade ones own infrmaties. Yet,
hoping may satisfy your correspondent and any
others who may question the legality of my exemp-
ton, and with the best wishes for the success
health aud safe return of the Regiment,
remain, as ever, Yours, &c,
J. r. TYLER.