Letter From Camp Scott.
Letter From Camp Scott.

Letter from Camp Scott.

                                            YORK, May 8th, 1861.
    MR. EDITOR:--The following items will doubtless be of interest to the citizens of Schuylkill.
    General Staff--Brigadier General George C. Wynkoop; Aid-de-camps: Captains J. M. Wetherill and L. Bartholomew. Capt. J. Higgins, Brigade Quartermaster.
    There are now in command of our noble General fifty-one companies. One detached company, and five regiments, viz: The First, Second, Third, ninth and sixteenth. The latter was organized Friday, the 3d inst., under command of Col. Zeigle, of York, Lieut. Col. Higgins, of Tamaqua, and Major Bennett, of Minersville. And comprises the following five Schuylkill County companies: Union Guards, Capt. Joseph Anthony, Pottsville; Schuylkill Guards, Capt. Horace C. Bennett, Minersville; Wynkoop Artillerists, Capt. Wynlack, Silver Creek; Jackson Guards, Capt. Donophan, and German Light Infantry, Capt. Gerthner, both of Tamaqua. The balance of the Sixteenth is distributed between Bucks, Adams and York counties.
    The Impregnable five after sustaining a most disheartening suspense at Camp Curtin, were finally ordered to this place. The energy and resolution of the five, under circumstances peculiarly trying to them, presages for them in the field a brilliant career.
    Until yesterday the miserable quarters and the bitter inclemency of the weather, tried their physical powers thoroughly. Already their staff is the remark and congratulation of both camps.
    The Captain, better known as Major, Wetherill, is about you may depend upon it, always at his post, ever cordial, attentive, and deservedly popular.
    Capt. L. Bartholomew left yesterday for Washington.
    Before closing I would be neglecting a high duty, to pass unnoticed General G. C. Wynkoop--the officer-like bearing and soldierly conduct of the General, commands the respect and attachment of all who meet him. His attention to the troops, his untiring and energetic zeal I may say, and excellent management in providing for his soldiers, mark him as the person to fill the responsibilities of his position. In short, your citizens may well be proud of their General, his Aids, and the brave boys in the Sixteenth.
    General Wynkoop was honored with a visit from Gov. Curtin's Lady, who seemed well pleased with the courteous reception given her by the General and his aid, Capt. J. M. Wetherill.
    This afternoon the Sixteenth Regiment was removed from its quarters in town, to comfortable sheds erected upon high ground in Camp Scott--The situation of the new quarters is above the reach of the pools, caused by the recent rains--and the men are well pleased by the change.
    Enclosed is order No. 6, by it discern the excellent discipline observed, and I would add, at Camp Scott, the order was enforced with military exactitude.                   B.
    We are compelled to crowd out the Discipline for want of room.


Source:

B., "Letter From Camp Scott," The Miners' Journal and Pottsville General Advertiser, Pottsville, Pa., Saturday, 11 May 1861, page 2, col. 7.

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