Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-22

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infantry engaged. We soon cut
down those in our rear and by the
aid OF our artillery, drove back
those on our right and left and we
being reinforced by this time they
were pursued until night. Our regi-
ment lost only few wounded and
two or three prisoners. Cavalry
fighting has to b. done more brisk
ly than any other kind.
Charles says tell Emma 10 try and
send him by the last OF August, 3
pairs Of socks, half wool and half
cotton. He says she must buy
them if she can not get them other
wise. He wants her to make. him a
pair o;' Sn>WnderS with a hole in
one end. Knit me two pair socks
half wool and half cotton. | am not
iii hurry for them.
Yours affectionately,
J. S. Landrum.
Camp near Orange G. H. Va.
February 10, 1864.
My dear Father
l have been
qnite busy for some days past now
liking up our new quarters which
are the most roomy and comforta-
bic We have had since the war.
Wood is plentiful and water con-
venient. On Sunday morning the
enemy. advanced to the opposite
bank of the Rapidan, threatening
our front. Our brigade by the left
flank up the river, crossed the bridge
at Liberty Hills, and marched upon
the enemy's right flank which we
soon reached, but they fled at first
sight. We loaded ard followed, but
we ever got near enough to fire a
single shot. They obStructed the
road by telling trees and piling
rails on it, When night overlook us
we filed out in the woods and biv-
ouscked, starting back to camp the
next morning at sunrise, the enemy
having retired during the night be-
yond reach. The roads are in very
good condition for this time Of
year but / think we vii! have some
very severe weather yet before
spring, the weather having been
tolerably mild 80 far. Our brigade
has been increased considerably by
the conscription. Most of them have
been assigned to the lst regiment.
it being the smallest. / am glad that
none were sent to our regiment.
They seem to be very low-spirited
and disheartened, but they will get.
over that soon l hope. When they
first came they said that we saw a
good time compared to what they
saw at home sitting up patrolling
and overseeing, but that little raid
we went on last Sunday which was
little more than fun to US gave them
taste of the pleasures of a soldiers
life: Nearly half struggled. l cannot
but pity the poor fellows, although
it is as much their duty to be here
as it is mine. l think they will make
good soldiers when they become
Injured to the exposure and hard
ships of the camp. Gen. McGowan
has resumed command. The brig
ade attended Serenade few nights
after his return. He gave us a nice
little speech, telling the soldiers
how we'll their families were cared
for at home. He said that he return
ed because he found that the peopie-
at home did not care for anybody
except those in the field. That being
the case, he had come away although
his wound is still unwell. Gen Per-
rim rose and said that he could not
speak. He told us that be loved us
and hated to leave us and to show
my regard to you," said he, /
have petltloned to zen. Lee TO as
sign me to some command IN the
army. 80 that if you ever get in
close quarters l may come up on one
flank and help you out" was glad
to hear tha: for | think that he is a
good leader. Both of these officers
are much loved by this brigade.
This regiment las we'll as the 9th
ers of this brigade) held meeting
yesterday to consider the matter of
re-enIisting. 1t was agreed by all to
go in for the war.
l might prolonG my letters ad in
6nitum, if I should relate, as some
do, all the petty thefts, tricks, ar
rests, etc., that take place daily in
the camps, but these I always leave
out, as it would not add to the lus-
tire of the soldiers character. have
received Mars letter by J. Russell.
NV love to her, Kate, Jimmie and