The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1906-06-13
conditions OF Our Army Near the Close.

Conditions Of Our Army Near the Close.
That terrible all days battle, en-
phasized as "the last battle of the
war; at West Point, Ca, under com.
mand Of Gen. R. G. Tyler, who was
killed that day, will be recalled in
connection with the following letter
to Maj. W. J. Slstter:
'Iu Bivouao near Augusta, Feb.
ruary, 1865.
"My Dear Slater: Seated by o
bivouao fire in the piny woods Of
South Carolina, the black smoke from
thousand lightwood fires ascending.
the cold, bleak winds blowing heavily
from the northwest, the lewiston
(Which l now am commanding, Bate 81
being inspected by brigade inspection
commanders, are my surroundings.
The army of Tennessee extends be.
tween here and Charleston, and en-
route to this and other points there
has been some sk; uishing at several
points recently; results indefinite
generally. Wheeler fought the
Twentieth Yankee corps and some
cavalry on Saturday and Sunday, re-.
pulsing them handsomely on both
days. The fight was some fifteen
miles from Augusta. do not have
any idea how long this (Cheatham' 81
corps will be held here. The health
of the troops is good; they need rest
very much; discipline lax; reorganixa.
tion wanted. System required, a new
vigor instilled, which nothing but
rest and discipline can irnpart. Yet
the old army of Tennessee is a grand
organization; am proud to be a member
OF it, humble as L may be. It is com.
posed principally Of veteran troops,
battle'scarred heroes, bronze.visaeed, d,
sturddy-sipewed, iron.viIl5dd, b7a75
and self f'sacri6cing. They are a noble
band. It will be glory enough when
peace shall once again smile upon US
With Il! hes Blessing :e= re e tell
my friends that in this revolution I
was one of that army.
You have doubtless heard much Of
certain brigades and divisions, on the
part performed by them in the recent
campaign into Tennessee, Of. the
bravery Of this OF bad oondaet Of
that. Many reflections hsvs been
cast on - Division, tas irssa all 40.
counts I am eonet.sined to the belief
that his division did as we'll as could
reasonably Re expected :==ae: tie s::-
ountatances. In my own brigade, the
Tennesnee consolidated regiment,
numbering ,sbout three hundred and
fifty 4sn, one hundred and eighty
three were eaptuitd while in line Of
b':tle Qn font Of N,shville) before
they would retreat. - ::
The propriety Of taking the negro
as soldiers is being discussed more or
less by the army; have not yet heard
as yet sufficiently to form an opinion
as to whether it be popular with the
army, but am sure that some promi.
nent officers who were bitterly oppos.
ed to it. eighteen mouths, since are
now advocates for the plan. One
thing is certain, our army, must be.
increased, tho skulkefs and deserte,sE:
must be returned, and every exertion
made by those who cannot come to
send them forward. :.s.. i: J. .:5 :5: 5.
MY health continues good. :: Am
suffering considerably from my; limb.
but am il hopes will be able 10 endure
How ara all the good people Of Trosau,pf
NY heart warns when j think Of the
many .kindnesses received } at !. their
hands, and hope the day is; not. Iol..::f :::far.
distant when I mny be permitted to
visit them once ;again.5{ Ny ,kindest
wishes to all. Tender to your; s,octopd
very truly, {: + /. ss' a. I s "s,' s:
y y ! .=. s; 3,. 4. 3iB B g. Tyler
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