The Press., 1896-07-02
Camp near the Potomac, Sept.

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 Camp near the Potomac, Sept 3Oth, 1862.
 Dear Sirs: Our eyes were recently gladdened by the appearance of two Staff ford men in our midst, Messrs. Wash burn and Brooks, which reminds us that we are remembered by the people at home. l need not say we were rejOiced to see them, after passing through such a scene as the great battle of Antietam. They will convey many messages to our friends in Stafford also to the ladies of Lieut.. Horton and Augustus Truesdell, who fell in the late battle. It cannot be called as decided a victory as we could wish, but the enemy is driven out of Maryland across the Potomac. The enemy fought with desperation, and the battle came near proving disastrous to us at one time, but the critical time passed the enemy be asked, 'Why does not Mcclellan ad- vance into Virginia?' &c. It is easily answered. He has not endorsements enough, after such battles as those of the 14th and 17th, Our regiments are mere wrecks of what they were. Long lists of killed. wounded and sick tell the story. Some regiments have hardly men enough fit for duty to do guard service. Our company, which went from Hartford 101 strong, has, to-day, less than forty fit for duty. part of our company went on picket duty during the fight, which saved them from the casualties. The Harper's Ferry surrender enabled the rebels to get back into Virginia again. This was a bad thing for us. How long shall we have such blunders to prolong the war Our friend, Washburn, has just brought in several fine loaves of bread-a great Inv I iV1N dition. Many thanks to him for it. We have fared hard of late for rations, and shall know how to appreciate the good things of life when we get home.
 Yours, WARREN. Cutler, aged 92, resident of Stafford, has been engaged for some weeks prepar- ing lint for the hospitals.
 FOR THE HosPITALs.-A fine collection of stores for hospital use was expressed from Stafford on Wednesday for Sharps- burg, collected by the exertions of s. F. Brooks, who recently returned from there.
 PROMOTED Capt. Joseph H. Converse, of Co., B, 11th regiment, who went from here as lieutenant, has been promoted to major, vice Mai Moeglin, promoted to lieutenant-colonel. Mai. Converse has proved himself brave and efficient off, cer.
 RETURNED D.-Corporal Howe, of Go. B, 11th regiment, and N. Whiton, of Go. 1, 18th regiment, returned on Monday to their companies, loaded with messages of love for their comrades. Most of our wounded soldiers now at home are doing we'll.
 FATAL ACoIDENT.-On Thursday, Oct 9, as Mrs. Betsey Washburn, wife of Ros- well Washburn, with her daughter, Mrs. Harvey B. Moores, and an infant, were descending the hill near Corps's shop, in Stafford, some part of the harness gave way, and, frightening the horse, threw them out with much force. Mrs. Wash burn, whose age was 66, was instantly killed. She gasped but once after help arrived. Mrs. Moores was insensible, and remains in a critical condition, being much bruised. The child was not much injured.
 We hear from Orderly E. K. Taft that the boys in the 18th regiment are enjoy ing themselves finely. They have received their uniforms, and are mustered into ser vice. Capt. Foskit's company is letter D. They have left their barracks, and now occupy the tents and ground former ly occupied by the 22d. Private A. l.. Hiscox went to the city on leave, and has not been seen since. Of the officers, the colonel, adjutant, five captains and some others are Hartford men. The company were disappointed in not receiving their equipments in season for the funeral of Lieut. Horton