Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-03-16
LIBRRALETY ACKNOWLEDGES.

ATLANTA, GA, March IA, 1864.
EDITORS APPEAL: The 18th regiment Of Tennessee
volunteers DESIRE through your columns to return to
Bsssrs Willis Young Of this place their most hesrty
thanks for the very liberal donation made by them to
said regiment few days ago. of fan rations for the
entire regiment Of extra quality of salt fsh ar
ce which admirably suited palate of the regiment
and was consumed with qai.e lively gusto
Such conduct upon the part Of those not connected
with the army towards the soldier is well calculated to
inspire him with zeal and determination to bring
our struggle 10 q speedy and honorable adjustment.
The the soldier often receives by the
cizsns interiors and with cold Indifference, many
refusing to extend to him the eourteses due
from citizen TO snother-Is the principal not the
sole Of The dissatisfaction and dsconsens thst ex
lists In the ranks The soldier knows that when he en-
tered the service be occupied honorable position ia
Boeety entitled and did receive the proper
gard and esteem Of sl honorsbls and highlnded men
had believed the service honorable and now TO be
treated with codness aud indifference by those who are
shielded from the incIement and deadly missiles
Ineideu: to soldiers ei by those vhoss properly and
VII Sc liberty he Is defending sacrifice which moth
ing but the pures patriotism could evsr have induced
him 20 have made, L. humigtinE, Is notifying and
well calculated to dsmpen his srdor and relax his
eTgy for The eonSummston Of struggle which to re.
II kueu lnCEeua1e advantages 10 hl0se Dy Whom
he has thus been sighted and cOldy treated.
We would say for tbs Information Of certain class
of citizens that the soldier, the private in the ranks
though his face is burnt brown by the Southern
skies and his ruddy ehesk tanned BY The chs1g winds
of the drill field his garments soned and tattereG by
tie necessary ravsges Of camp Ifs st the true rep
rsentavs Of the patriotism the chvslry and galantry
CT the South and is engaged in calling ths most hon
Oabls and prasewOrhy that engossed the stteR-
ton Of the human iy-hghtng for freedom and for
Independence.
It la the duty Of every man, woman and child, who
f i utsrest in success to extend 70 the sodsr
only encouraging smile and reception but
to follow the noble example OF Messrs willis & Young,
and make actual donations Of such things their easier
situation In life will allow. Such conduct by the cld-
would send thrill through the ranks Of our srny
would strengthen the soldiers arm-wHrm up his
hsar-enthuse his spirs-and make him who is already
full Of patriotism and promise truly invincible. BE
would feel that he the recipient Ct the warm wish
es and gushing sympa,hiss of a grateful people. He
would feel that his tolls aud hsrdshps in camp and up
the march, were properly appreciated and that II
fall he upon the battle field, be gives his life In
struggle not only fer his freedom but for the free
dom and independence Of wsrm-hesred, grateful and
generous country; sad he expires he falY realizes
the truth Of the Ronsn motto: Mori susve eat pro
patrs."
We UOnld say TO those worthy gentlemen, Of Geor-
gis tn lat Tennezsseans forced from homes,
and thereby deprived of many Of the comforts and
vsnencies Of life which would be IsEIshed upon by
our "loYed ones" II within their reach You IN
der special obligations US and eon.d have been
induced IN making this liberal present TO by oth
motive than your high esteem and regard for the sol
der who has done his duty and your anxious desire for
the success OF the for which are battling.
which involves property, liberty, and lives,
We have paid you in blood for yaur hbsrality viii be
seen by the inscriptions upon bate-fag shiioh,
Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, AurireesboTo snd ohica'
maaga-where our colors waved In triumph amid the
storm Of battle though tsersd and torn Into We
have il your eoln paid you will be seen from the
noble compliment paid some time since by worthy
lady Georgia who reduced to want by the thieyiEh
conduct Of stbers acknowledges the reeept from the
osth Tennessee regiment Of "a handsome Of mousy
sufficient to alleviate her condition and in grest de-
gree repair the injury We will continue 70 pay you,
not only by grateful acknowledgements but by the
gallant feAts of strong arms In behalf of our cause
your csuss the cOuntTys cause, until our sunny Soath
shall take its stand among the independents nations OF
the earth. 2sTH TENNESSEE REGIMENT.