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+//Brooklyn Times Union//, May 2, 1861
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+Our War Correspondence.
+HEAD QUARTERS, 71ST REGIMENT,\\
+Washington Navy Yard, D.C., April 29 '61.
+TO THE EDITOR OF THE BROOKLYN DAILY TIMES:
+SIR:—A copy of your paper having been sent to a volunteer of Company H, 71st regiment, containing a list of the volunteers, and thinking you are doing an injustice to some of the older members by omitting their names, I herewith hand you a true roll.
+First on the list, are George W. Smith and Mancelia F. Rall, who signed the roll of company H. on the 10th of March 1857, and were on duty during the "Dead Rabbit Riot." George H. Van Pelt, Olney Van Valkenburgh, and Edward E. Sweet, next on the roll, all who have seen services in the Sepoy war at Quarantine. Richard P. Strong, William H. Leayeratt, George O. Smith Jr, Samuel S. Sweet, Theodore C. Wallace, Alexander Grocer, Nelson Giles, J. F. Johnston, John Meserole, J. W. Vanderoff, Charles M. Wemmer, John Merkel, Wallace Gott, Robert Welch, Edward Hunt, and James Warner. Drummer Richard H. Hinson, of company D, same regiment; Horace Rugg, company E, Milton Hewens and George H. Porter, formerly orderly, now acting lieutenant of recruits; ensign Searles. Not wishing to trespass too much on your valuable paper I will give you a condensed report of the trip to Washington. The regiment embarked on board the steamship R. R. Cuyler Sunday afternoon, and headed for sea. We numbered one thousand men and accommodations for 200. Those that were not fortunate in getting a berth in the stateroom, or a bunk in the steerage, were obliged to sleep on the floor or on deck. The majority of the men were sea sick for two days, provision scarce, men on short allowances. Our rations were two biscuits and salt meat, occasionally [...] coffee, twice a day. Arrived at Annapolis Thursday. a. m. Men very weak for the want of good wholesome food, particularly those that were  sick. Friday, 3 1/2 o'clock, a. m., regimental line formed, blankets rolled on knapsacks for a forced march. Very warm day. Rest-step, without music. After marching 10 miles in sand, ankle deep, we came to a halt for rations, which consisted of two biscuits. After resting an hour, we took up our line of march for Annapolis Junction. On the march till 6 o'clock; halted for rations — Two biscuits and salt junk. There is a battalion of Secessionists drilling half a mile from us; and from all reports, anticipate an attack. The regiment prepared, formed square, and remained in his position for an hour. In good spirit, and anxious for a fight, particularly the volunteers, who are continually growling for a brush with somebody. At o'clock, p.m., slung knapsacks. On the march—2 out step. One of the companies detailed as skirmishers a quarter mile in advance of the regiment, with a bugle. Exciting march. The regiment advances, and halt by the sound of the bugle, Twelve o'clock p.m., still on the march. Men fatigued, marching through swamps, water ankle deep, and and six inches deep, and as heavy as lead. Two o'clock, a. m., still on the march, six miles to the Junction. In want of water, none to be obtained. Very long miles, particularly the three last. Arrived at Annapolis Junction 5 o'clock a. m. Men worn out but unwilling to acknowledge it. On the march one night and day with packed knapsacks and blankets rolled. Distance 35 miles and four biscuits, 2 at each ration, Company H quartered in a railroad car, half filled with rail irons. Unslung knapsack, (which weighed on an average 20 pounds when left home, now about two tons.) spread blankets and made the best of the morning, part of the Regiment sleeping on the grass. The secessionists have torn up part of the track from here to Washington, and a detail with Captain Miller started early to protect the road. Two o'clock Saturday a. m., started for Washington in the cars, without a sick or disabled man. The writer of this has given you the facts without exaggeration, and the Regiment to a man are willing to endure the fatigue and march to-morrow if necessary.
+Your paper created quite a sensation when received here. The Williamsburghers are anxious for you to transmit a few of your papers to be read by the members. An old resident of Williamsburgh, Horatio Lord Nelson Ellison is with the 'Burghers to look after them, in case they are wounded or disabled. Yours respectfully,
+GEO. W. SMITH\\
+Co. H, 71st Regiment.
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 We at last took train for Washington, but were forced to proceed at a very slow rate for safety. It took two hours to reach the city.
-On arriving we wore quartered in a part of the inauguration ball room, but were soon moved to the Navy Yard, a very important post. The yard, like all others is kept very neat; We have a part of the pattern loft (that is to say Co, D has) for quarters.
+On arriving we were quartered in a part of the inauguration ball room, but were soon moved to the Navy Yard, a very important post. The yard, like all others is kept very neat; We have a part of the pattern loft (that is to say Co, D has) for quarters.
  Everything is quiet, no rumors of battles, but a greater feeling of security among the citizens than has been for some time.

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