Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-08


Gallon and II. Isely. The connection soon
came up and our line advanced again, part
Of the battery that did not skedaddle in
time were captured by us. We had driven
them almost back to Appomattox G. H.,
when all at once we were checked in our
pursuit after the fleeing foe by "the cessation
of hostilities" and the announcement Of
Lees surrender of his Uhole army. Never,
probably Joined two contending armies in
battle array more heartily in cheering over
the same object as did the Union and rebel
army that day on the historical fields of
Appomattox G. H., over the surrender and
the virtual overthrow of the rebellion, the
forests were resounding by the bands of
both armies playing "Hail Columbia" and
other national airs on the occasion, both
friend and foe appeared to be glad of the
end
We laid there till all of the surrendered
army was paroled. The work being COM
plete we commenced our backward march
again, April 18th, en- route for Richmond.
Distance l25 miles. On the 10th we reach
ed Burkesville again, where we laid still in
honor of our assassinated President till the
morning of the 22d, when we took the march
up again along the R. & D. r. r. at last
on the 25th we we're permitted to enter and
march through the streets of the city of
Richmond, with bands playing and fixed
and glittering bayonets. Though we were
but seven miles from the place at the COM
mencement of the campaign, we had to
make the nice little march of no less than
300 miles before we could march into the
much dreaded rebel capital for which we
alas many Of our number that were with
~ in fha fret pf Rich nd
year ago, are no more. They have fallen
before the ramparts of its strongholds, in
many deadly struggle, and fill soldier s
grave now, in a place unknown to their re-
latives.
| We encamped about two miles east from
the suburbs of the city, near the v G. r.
H., on nice elevated position where we
could have a plain view at the city which
but short time ago had been the head
quarters of the whole so-called Confederacy
There we were permitted to rest, and re-
cover again from the hardships we neces
sarily had to undergo during this successful
yet trying campaign. Our Regiment was
assigned to duty with Gen. A. G. Voris,
formerly Colonel of our Regiment, who
received command Of district of several
counties along the Va. Cen r. r. We
broke camp again on May 4th and marched
to Beaver Dam where we arrived the 9th.
| On the 9th, Co. c alone was assigned tc
duty at Fredericks Hall, station further
1 up on the same rail road, in Louisa county
SO miles from Richmond, and here we are
at the time of this writing. We are having
a very nice time of it, we can manage tc
live royal life better than we ever could
before in the capacity of a soldier. From
neighboring Planters We can buy any abun-
ri ,,f II.
as only the blessings of civil life, peace and
home can produce. Our. duty here is not
that of vengeance but rather that of recon-
ciliation. We are to give all the protection
in our power to those inhabitants who are
willing to submit under the Union again, in
general we are to maintain order until the
civil government is reestablished. Ere long
North and South will be reunited and the
Eagle, the emblem ofour country, shall float
alott from ocean to ocean and from the
Lakes to the Gulf Likewise can we cherish
the hope that we soon may be permitted
TO return home and also be reunited with
our esteemed friends with the worthy salts
faction that the conflict is over and the coun-
try is saved
What happy day will it be when the
remnant of Co. C will march through the
streets Of Millersburg and finally deploying
as safeguards to our respective homes the
JOY will be more perfect than the time Co.
@ promenaded the pavements of Millersburg
on Veteran furlough, then the great task
was partially before us yet, but now it is
done. But while our joy will be full let us
mingle tear ofsympathy with the friends
those comrades who have fallen at our sides
on the ever memorable battlefelds of Win
chester, Ft. Wagner, Chester Station, Ware
Bottom, Signal Hill, Darbytown and Ft
Gregg.
Hereby l shall submit this to the perusa
of all who may deem it worthy to read, hav
ing written it in request and behalf of thu
Company. | shall also in the name of tht
Company humbly subscribe my initials.
Respectfully Yours,
H. l.
ca Clark nro tam