The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-15
LETTER FROM A SOLDIER.
FALL CRY, May 9, ]

FALL CITY, May 9, 1891.
To THE EDITOR: The hero of Clarksville, who
was also during the dark days of 1928 the SUI
perior commanding officer of Forts Henry,
Heiman and Donelson, writes 60 one Of his
subordinate officers at Fall City, Wash:
Yes, remember you very well, and assure
you it is, indeed, gratifying to me TO be kindly
remembered by my old comrades.
Many OF that day and generation have passed
away, and most of Us who are yet spared have
entered upon the downward plane looking
toward the sunset and the gathering twilight;
and, as our ranks are thinned, the survivors are
drawn nearer and dearer to each other through
the memories OF the past.
1t is one of the most gratifying things in life,
as the years accumulate and we turn toward
the sunset, to know that we are still cherished
in the hearts of early comrade and associates.
The ties resulting from comradeship In war are
OF peculiarly tender nature, and I greet all
old soldiers who honorably served their coun-
try, whether commissioned or in the ranks, as
belonging "to common brotherhood of true
men," for in the hour OF the nations peril they
came to the rescue-they were weighed In the
balance and not found wanting.
That patriotism which moves men TO give up
home, loved ones, friends. and comfort, and i'm
peril their lives in the cause OF their country, Ii
the highest human virtue. Associations to pre-
serve this principle OF love OF country and to
keep alive this spirit OF patriotism are pro-
perpetuated.
was under the impression that / had replied
to your letter, but now believe l was mistaken,
u
with other correspondence which had been
awaiting my return from Europe. / find had
read Ii, and must have put ii aside for time.
must answer some Of your questions. had
been in command OF the Third Cavalry division
during the advance southwark from Chatta-
nooga, and at one time also had part of the
Fourteenth corps, but General Fitzpatrick being
sent out under orders from Washington for q
cavalry division, ! had to give way, SO that, at
the time you speak OF, when Hood made such g
fierce attack on Ailatoona Pass, Ga, was not
In command
General Corse, your commander at the battle
OF Allatoona, was my successor at West Point.
1.have only seen him once in several years.
The noble black horse, of which you speak so
kindly, did not live to see the glorious close of
the war. Colonel Patrick lives also In Nebraska
and Is as robust as ever He has extensive cat
tie interests and has abundance OF this world 9
goods.
In 1879 built the smelling, separating and
refining works, now the largest in the world ex-
cept swansea, and now doing business OF more
than $40 100000 per snnum.
But must get away from this subject TO the
more pleasing theme suggested by your letter
the matter of a visit to your section and your
cordial invitation to me to come. / certainly
count upon the privilege of coming sometime.
should like TO undertake the railway construc-
ton you speak of, as have had some experience
in such work. Give me some data about Ii when
you have time, and tell me something of the in
ducements for such an undertaking. shall be
glad 10 hear from you and hope you will tell
me something of your country. w. W. Lowe.
Very respectfully, J. G. JANIcKK.