We have on hand a large number of letters from the soldiers, some directed to ourselves, and some of which have been handed in by others who have received them.
Generally, they are made up of items of news, which have since been published, and so are of no general interest.
One is from Henry Fifield, of this place, and is dated, Washington, June 30th. Speaking of passing through Baltimore, he says, Every man in the regiment had his musket loaded and half cocked, and felt determined to fight like thunder, if necessary.”
He speaks of the public buildings in Washington, which be has visited and says; “Drums are beating in every direction in the city and troops are arriving by thousands. Almost all the men I see in the streets are soldiers,”
We have a lengthy letter from A. B. Wilson, of the Prescott Guards, which was received so late, we cannot make room for it. He deprecates any compromise except total laying down of arms by the rebels, and says: “I am in no wise disappointed with camp life, but find it much as I expected. In short, we are all prepared for anything except to see the Constitution trampled under foot and the laws set at defiance. We want no compromise with traitors.”
Prescott Journal, Prescott, Wisconsin
Prescott Guards
The Prescott Guards were Company B of the 6th Wisconsin Infantry Division.
Allen B. Wilson, Private, Company B, 6th Wisconsin Infantry.