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Fayetteville observer., June 06, 1861, Image 3; col. 3.
LIFE IN THE CAMP.
No. IV.
Written for the Fayetteville Observer.
Mr. N. O. Wallace: Now having a few moments leisure, I with pleasure, amid the bustle and noise of the camp, drop you a few lines for publication, if you think proper, that the good people of Old Lincoln many know how we are getting along, and what we are doing. The boys are all well, with a few exceptions, and in good spirits. Some are complaining, and have been quite unwell, which is not uncommon in camp, especially with those who have not been used to exposure and act imprudently.
I have just been round this morning to see the sick. I found them all improving. I think, when we all become seasoned to camp life and regular in habits, we will do well.
We formed our regiment and elected our officers last Wednesday.--We elected Dr. Alf. S. Fulton of Fayetteville, Lincoln county, commanding Colonel; Captain W. Lawson Moore, of Mulberry, Lieutenant Colonel; Mr. Botts of Jackson county, a private in Capt. Grove's company, Major. We have good officers, men upon whom we can depend. It was agreed upon before we held our election, that Lincoln county should have the two first officers, and Jackson the third. The other offices of the regiment will be filled out by the companies of the other counties, except such as our Colonel has the power to fill by appointment.
I now give you the County, title of company, the name of each captain as positioned in the regiment, and the number of men rank and file.
Jackson county, Gainesboro Invincibles, Capt. Gore, No. of men 99.
Jackson county, Celina Invincibles, Capt. Armstrong, No. of men 80.
Marshall county, New Hope Volunteers, Capt. Bryant, No. of men 98.
Lincoln county, Camargo Guards, Capt. McKinney, No. of men 100.
Lincoln county, Norris Creek Guards, Capt. Higgins, No. of men 78.
Lincoln county, Mulberry Riflemen, Capt. Moore, No. of men 104.
Lincoln county, Petersburg Sharpshooters, Capt. Hall, No. of men 78.
Smith county, Dixon Spring Guards, Capt. Burford, No. of men 62.
Overton county, Overton Guards, Capt. Myers, No. of men 99.
Overton county, Overton Blues, Capt. McHenry, No. of men 91.
We make quite a show when we all meet on the field. Our coming together appear to animate us--we can perform much better.
We have no schisms in our regiment--all get along smoothly. It would do you good to see the unanimity of feeling existing among the boys, the variety of amusements in which they engage, the droll expressions they use, the appellations they bear.
Each mess or family has a Mary, Lucy, Nancy, &c., and many regulations in the domestic circle, which are amusing. It would surprise you to see the improvement that have made in the culinary art. They are getting to be excellent cooks, learning how to fix up a variety of eatables, which add much to the table and gives us a relish for our food.
I would just say to our good friends of Norris Creek, that we are under lasting obligations to them for the nice lot of provisions, which they sent us last week. The boys highly appreciate your kindness.--We saved those luxuries, received from you, for Sunday. We had quite a feast I assure you--invited our friends to dine with us, embracing several preachers. All seemed to enjoy it very much, and joined with us in eulogizing the good and patriotic women of old Lincoln.
Bros. Harden, Rutledge, and myself held a prayer meeting last Saturday night in Camp--had a pleasant time. Your humble servant preached Sunday at ten o'clock, A. M., bro. Harden at three o'clock P. M. We had a social prayer meeting at candle lighting; Bros. Boideston, Rutledge and Harden joined with us.--Bro. Rutledge conducted the services.
I am resolved to do all I can for our Lincoln boys, and those with whom we are associated.
I entered this campaign not with the expectation of gaining honor or making money; but will be satisfied if we can maintain our independence, preserve our liberties, and those sacred institutions that our forefathers have bequeathed to us and our posterity, without which life would be burden and afford no enjoyment. God forbid that our happy Columbia, the Sunny South, should ever be demolished and subdued by Northern fanatics.
Yours respectfully,
DAVID TUCKER.
Fayetteville observer., June 06, 1861, Image 3; col. 3.
LIFE IN THE CAMP.
No. IV.
Written for the Fayetteville Observer.
Mr. N. O. Wallace: Now having a few moments leisure, I with pleasure, amid the bustle and noise of the camp, drop you a few lines for publication, if you think proper, that the good people of Old Lincoln many know how we are getting along, and what we are doing. The boys are all well, with a few exceptions, and in good spirits. Some are complaining, and have been quite unwell, which is not uncommon in camp, especially with those who have not been used to exposure and act imprudently.
I have just been round this morning to see the sick. I found them all improving. I think, when we all become seasoned to camp life and regular in habits, we will do well.
We formed our regiment and elected our officers last Wednesday.--We elected Dr. Alf. S. Fulton of Fayetteville, Lincoln county, commanding Colonel; Captain W. Lawson Moore, of Mulberry, Lieutenant Colonel; Mr. Botts of Jackson county, a private in Capt. Grove's company, Major. We have good officers, men upon whom we can depend. It was agreed upon before we held our election, that Lincoln county should have the two first officers, and Jackson the third. The other offices of the regiment will be filled out by the companies of the other counties, except such as our Colonel has the power to fill by appointment.
I now give you the County, title of company, the name of each captain as positioned in the regiment, and the number of men rank and file.
Jackson county, Gainesboro Invincibles, Capt. Gore, No. of men 99.
Jackson county, Celina Invincibles, Capt. Armstrong, No. of men 80.
Marshall county, New Hope Volunteers, Capt. Bryant, No. of men 98.
Lincoln county, Camargo Guards, Capt. McKinney, No. of men 100.
Lincoln county, Norris Creek Guards, Capt. Higgins, No. of men 78.
Lincoln county, Mulberry Riflemen, Capt. Moore, No. of men 104.
Lincoln county, Petersburg Sharpshooters, Capt. Hall, No. of men 78.
Smith county, Dixon Spring Guards, Capt. Burford, No. of men 62.
Overton county, Overton Guards, Capt. Myers, No. of men 99.
Overton county, Overton Blues, Capt. McHenry, No. of men 91.
We make quite a show when we all meet on the field. Our coming together appear to animate us--we can perform much better.
We have no schisms in our regiment--all get along smoothly. It would do you good to see the unanimity of feeling existing among the boys, the variety of amusements in which they engage, the droll expressions they use, the appellations they bear.
Each mess or family has a Mary, Lucy, Nancy, &c., and many regulations in the domestic circle, which are amusing. It would surprise you to see the improvement that have made in the culinary art. They are getting to be excellent cooks, learning how to fix up a variety of eatables, which add much to the table and gives us a relish for our food.
I would just say to our good friends of Norris Creek, that we are under lasting obligations to them for the nice lot of provisions, which they sent us last week. The boys highly appreciate your kindness.--We saved those luxuries, received from you, for Sunday. We had quite a feast I assure you--invited our friends to dine with us, embracing several preachers. All seemed to enjoy it very much, and joined with us in eulogizing the good and patriotic women of old Lincoln.
Bros. Harden, Rutledge, and myself held a prayer meeting last Saturday night in Camp--had a pleasant time. Your humble servant preached Sunday at ten o'clock, A. M., bro. Harden at three o'clock P. M. We had a social prayer meeting at candle lighting; Bros. Boideston, Rutledge and Harden joined with us.--Bro. Rutledge conducted the services.
I am resolved to do all I can for our Lincoln boys, and those with whom we are associated.
I entered this campaign not with the expectation of gaining honor or making money; but will be satisfied if we can maintain our independence, preserve our liberties, and those sacred institutions that our forefathers have bequeathed to us and our posterity, without which life would be burden and afford no enjoyment. God forbid that our happy Columbia, the Sunny South, should ever be demolished and subdued by Northern fanatics.
Yours respectfully,
DAVID TUCKER.