The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-07-29

done.
Tell Mr.. Glcssner that Edward re-
ceived mortal wound while fighting
in the front. He knew that his wound
was mortal, but was calm and collect
ed--talked with his comrades of his
wound as coolly as if nothing serious
had occurred. He was carried bacl,
to the hospital. where he was taken
care of, and his wounds tenderly
dressed by Sergt. G. X. Recce. He
lived until morning, when Recce wash
ed him and dressed his woupd,-hC
standing up. He asked for drink
of water, and said he was hungry. .---
The nurse went for food, and when he
came back-Edward had passed away
He died without pain. Sergt Recce
saw him buried carved his name up.
on board and planted it ut his head.
He possessed an uncommon degree
of GOODNESS and courage in the hour
of danger. But that availed not
The unerring bullet of some sharp
shooter, without knowing it, has
avenged the death of many of his fel
lows. Edward fills brave soldiers S
grave, honored and regretted by all
who knew him. "Peace to his ashes!
Tell Matthias Holtzworth-if you
know him--that Gottleib Henry is
probably "donc to death" Ball enter
ed the left side, passed down, and
came out above the right hip. He
says he will not get well. and | think
he can't live twenty-four hours. lie
expected to be shot, he said, and was
ready to die. | believe he had been
in America but five or six months. -
He was good soldier; "knew his
duty and did it,"
Tell Lewis Tussing that !Corp'l
Stecker will write home rs soon az
his wound will permit. ] am afraid
Stecker will have tedious, painful
time Oft. He is so muscular, and
the ball was n ragged one, having
passed through "Hips" arm before
striking Stecker.
Colonel Rice was again wounded, in
the right leg and left foot. | was
down to see him. Poor man he has
all the bad luck that is going. My
heart bled for him. His right leg is
amputated above the knee, and think
that the chances are very much against
him and if he reaches home, | shall
he surprised. Phil. HaEes goes with
him, to take care Of him and he will
see him through if it can be done
If he lives, the Eagle" will give
place to "Star"--and he has earned
it.
Lieut.. Johnson was slightly woun-
dcd. / have no tinIe tv give names
of those outside of my own command
for l have but little time to write, as
my duty is such that am liable to be
called on any time. l should like to
write you a letter giving particulars,
but stationary is too scarce here
But, no pen can write-no tongue
can describe the scenes and battles of
this campaign. 1t must he seen to be
appreciated.
Your old friend Osterhaus has Just
more than ''done went and gone in
He is 'one of EN-" / rather think
you would have declined Fighting
NIT Osterhous' in some of his fights.
He is a trump" He would ride
right up along his skirmish line, tell
ing the boys to ''go in," seemingly us
as if he knew they were
shooting paper wads instead of En-
glish bullets.
When | write again, l think | will
have stirring news to communicate
A move is now making, but what it is
| cannot tell but ! am satisfied our
is in it.
| should like to see you once more
to tell you all about things-but
hardly dare hope it tell you they
have given me loud calls, and if had
grown to your size, | never would
have written this letter | think
am about rs secdylooking a customer
as you have seen lately; l tore the
top out of my hat going through the
brush; my boots, three sizes too large,
and run over ut the heel my blouse
split up behind, and not pocket that
would hold a plug Of tobacco if had
one hair long beard unshorn tam
ed to saddle color; thin in flesh, but
health and spirits good--full conf
lence in our leaders herc--conlidence
N our cause and in our ability to per
'orm our part of the big contract.-
We, of the 18th Army Corps know of
40 such word as fail but | mistrust
hat we will have but little time TO
Jick blackberries this season!
/ must close this scrawl abruptly.
1r | never can quit writing; for it
seems to me that we never have
stopping place for our Regiment.
My love to mother, and your fam
ly, and regards to all friends, and
since coincidence with those who
mourn. Your aiiectionate brother,
JAMES WILSON. |
p. S---Capt. SHELTON has just hap
)ened in. He says-"Give my love
% Clogs; tell him | am here yet. p
The Captain, when the color bearer
ell, carried the colors during the fight.
JAMES.
CAMP IN THE FIELD,
NEAR CuArrAuooCHIE RIVER GA.
July IL, 1864.
FRIEND LocKE;-IIaying leisure
hour on my hands this morning, |
thought that | would spend it in pen
Cling few lines to you, although at