Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-08-12
From Co. d, l50th P. v.

FOR7 TILroN, Near Petersburg, Va J
August I'd, 1864. I
MEssRs. EDIToRs-We had qriia q
tihs here on the 3Oth of July: l, A. NJ,
We we're awakened and ordered to take
down tents preparatory to siege which
sss to commence BY blowing up fort in
front Of the Ninth Corps, at 5, A. NJ.
Bat BY come reason it was put of until
~ A. NJ. The first We heard was low,
rambling sound, and in looking up that
vsy ss could see human beings, timber,
dirt, &C., ascending into the air, the
fort being only one-half mile from US and
10 plain sight. Immediately after the ex-
plosion, the artillery from one end of the
line to the other, began such canponading
- hss Dot been heard since the siege of
Vicksburg. The Rebs to the left of the
Jssrsalem Plank Road did not fire. To
lhe right Of it and near the fort that was
blown up. they kep. up slow fire BY
shsrpshoo,e.s. Bu. our Regis (l2lst
sad l421) were acting as sharpshooters,
sod when ono Of them showed his head
eeverl bullets were sent at him. Fort
Thon's armament consists Of six 50 pouu-
ders, four II Founders, four 10 pound
slHs cannon. There are embrazures for
pinetsen guns 10 all. Immediately after
she explosion, it was followed BY a charge
BY the 9th corps. They carried the works,
took some prisoners, and some artillery.
fhe enemy made three charges on the
Oh corps, and in tie third succeeded in
driving our boys back to where they star
I'D. This took place about 5 P. NJ. The
oegroes we're engaged in the fight. Our
loss vas considerable. That of the enemy
more than ours. The dead and wounded
we're left on the field. Sunday morning,
Burnside sent in flag Of truce asking
leave TO remove the wounded and bury the
Dad that lay between the lines. 1t was
BOT granted until Mouday morning. All
dis time, our wounded lay in the scOrch-
log sun, which was so hot that We could
hssdly stand it without being wounded.
10 this time the Rcts had given our
shiie men water, but none to the wounded
blseks. They made the blacks that they
lid taken prisoner bury our whine soldiers
thss 10y below their breas,wcrks, and carry
~ abe blacks over 10 front of them and
bslvesn she two lines and lay them all in
. ssv, for our boys to bury.
II hes been very qniet here since the
daht, the Rebs not daring to open on US
eos fear Of our rifed 81 Founders. There
~ not one man wounded in our Brigade
- / can learn. l, is supposed that they
ere undermining the fort that We are in,
but measures are beiug taken to foil this
attempt. Florida men continue to come
In Whenever they are on picket. Enclosed
Sou will fud Q note sent me by one OF
che Florida boys.
The paymsster is here and is paying off
eur Brigade to-day. 1t makes US feel
good TO see . greenback, having seen
nothing bat grayJacks for some time.
sc. r.
FThe following is Q copy Of the nota
from . Rebel to Yankee
M. YAsK: Dear Friend wright Tou
this 10 le, you know tina, we have orders -
hibiting our trading or communicating "A
esy var with you. but in this bundle you
vill nod toe pieces Of Tobacco tnat wish 10
exchange for a good canteen and haversack
Tyou wish TO exchange just bring them half
way and leave them and | will get them.
Your Friend, REB.