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healthy men of us. About every other anight we are called up at two or threeo’clock, and ordered to pack our things ifor a. march. Last night, for instance, 1we were called up at twelve o’clock and«ordered to pack our knapsacks, and cook *two day’s rations. Two-thirds of the tday is gone and we have not moved, al- 1though we are expecting orders to that 1effect every moment. If early rising is iconducive to good health, staying up all:night will make a man live for ever. 1suppose that is what the General thinks.The health of the Regiment still re-1mains good. The mumps are in someof the companise, but they have notspread to any considerable extent. Thereare but one or two sick in Co. K, butthere are several that are always sure tobe taken with palpitation of the heartwhenever a march is talked of, or a rumorthat the secesh are coming. They are sofond of playing sick, that they will sometimes hardly eat enough to keep themalive. They are looked upon by thewhole company as cowards and poltroons.and respect for their parents and friendsis all that prevents me from naming someof them. They riuhlv deserve it.But it is getting late, and 1 must closefor the present. I understand we are teleave in the morning. Which way weare to go is, of course a mystery to mePerhaps we will pay another flying visitto Louisville. We went throrgh lastMondav so fast that we hadn't time toread the signsWherever we go, you shall hear fromYours respectfully,FEROCIOUS.N. I.—Letters should be directed toLouisville, as heretofore.
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Washington Fayette County Herald
Washington, Ohio, US
Thu, Oct 02, 1862
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