The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-07-06


Nov. Ssh" wing. On the 9th we
struck tents, marched twelve miles and
camped nn the banks OF the Buc banon
River thst night. This was very IA
iiguing march, on account of the siippe.
ry condition OF the roads, and the fact
that We were all ravenoH.ly hungry. The
creek furnished us sufficient wsier for
our coffee ,ha, nigh: i"r supper, and IF.
ter dlsposing OF the meal, a number OF
US strolled along the banks of the stream.
and q short distance above the camp, We
came upon the dead hod:es OF four
horses l.ing about midway Of the stream.
The rather startling fsc' was conveyed
to our minds ibs, the peculiar favor ni
our coffee was row explained W. spent
some time in shooting al wild ducks
while making This march This later
was 6ne sport and we enjoyed it very
much.
Ncv. love marched IL miles this
forenoon, and halted for dinner on the
top OF Rich Mountaip. We pa.s>d the
battle deld OF Rich Mountain that after.
noon, ma,chrd 6 mics and camped at
Beverly
The 9h found some OF the men at
work putting sod on the graves OF some
OF the hoys OF the 25tb o v / Our
feelings at this time csn hardly be anal
yzed, for after all, we we're hnt mere trros
in the srt OF war, and We felt that their
doom might be the common lot OF a!!.
The 18th was spent in target practice,
and 10 welcoming and forming the &C.
quaintancs OF the members Of tie 10th
Virginia Volunteer Infantry.
On November l5, We marched 81
miles and camped. Two or three Of the
boys including myself, purchased some
milk and we're slightly poisoned hv the
same. On this march We crossed Laurel
Hill. Hal the good frrtune to capture
q beef and some honer.
Nov. 1--we marched 81 miles. and
camped q. Webster, on the B. e o. R..
R. On this march We passed over the
battle grounds q, Philirpi This Was
about Ave months after the hattie Was
fought and gained bv the Union forces
Nov 17-Slruck tents and travelled 81
miles on the railroad This brought us
to New Greek On the 18Th troops were
inspected; 1s'h, arrival OF troops; 22d.
general review bv Gems. Milroy, Kelley
and Mulligan.
On the 23d, regimen, presented our
Colonel with 6eli glass. costing Us $40
This was rendered him ~ mark OF the
esteem in which he was held On the
20lb, | bad The pleasure Of entertaiping
some Of my old friends from Millions.
burg, Ohio. l received 6ne cake and
some very nice apples, oil oi which was
highly priced This attention to my
wants from loving ones at home, vas
evidence to me that was no, forgotten.
In fact 80 opportunity was never lost
OF sending me something Intelligence
from home, always carried with it the
pleasing though. that / would receive a
share OF the good things prepared there.
Only those who have been away for some
length OF time, and passed through scenca
we we're daily engaged in,can understood
how such gifts are appreciated.
On the 9th. the surrounding woods
caught FIRE. The regiment also UNDER
went mock dress parade.
Dec. l-Raipipg; 81, very cold; 81.
our tent caught 6re.
Tao 10-Tha v,,tber had nor ho
come SO extremely cod, that We we're
furnished heavy ovcrcoass. We were
ordered to march on the Il,h, but this
was soon afterwnrd coun.ermanded and
we remained In camp. The same day
our sick were all forwarded to Cumber-
land. Md.
Dec. 12-Marcbed 10 miles srd ate
dinner at Rldgeville; after dinner march
ed 5 miles and camped at Burlington
On this march my fee: became very sore
The Captain and | wentout on . scout,
on the 18Th, and secured some whisky
and q number Of turkeys. The reg.
lment was practiced at target work on
the same day. An important capture OF
four beehive. was made. and "sveei
time" we bad OF II. On the 14tb, after
taking scout, l attended divine service.
We marched Is miles through a snow
storm on the 17tb, and canpsd for the
day. After march Of II miles on the
18th, we arrived OF Petersburg spent
part OF the day on guard. The long