LIVE OF GENERAL ROBERT HATTON.



ters, until I read my letter. I read part of it to my boys,
which seemed greatly to please them. Sophie, it did me great
good-comforted and quieted me. As I started off, I pressed it,
over and over again, to my lips, and said, God bless her, and
our dear ones at home. We were only one night in Nashville-
was glad of it, though I felt sad at leaving home and friends.
Mary, and Mrs. Frazer and children, came out to see us, on
Tuesday-the only time I saw her. She looked cheerful, and
seemed in good health.                We changed our
camping ground, to-day. Are encamped-one thousand men-
our regiment-on high ground, near plenty of water. Have
plenty to eat. Our men are comfortably clothed. A noble set
of fellows, too, are they. My company is conceded to be the
best in the crowd. They are perfectly devoted to me, seeming
to have a real affection for me-treat me as a father. I will be
true to them. Will act on your suggestions.
  I will be Colonel of the regiment; so the boys say. I don't
know. Am not doing one thing to secure it. Going to see
what will be done. H. and G. are both aspirants, and striving
to get the place. Can beat both.
  Say to father and mother, that I am going to be quiet and
steady, and will strive to return home, free from all the vices of
camp life. Your idea of the kind of conversation becoming
me is excellent-is being practiced on. Write often to me.
  Kiss the dear children for pa, and believe me, as ever,
                                 Yours, etc.,
                                             R. HATTON.


                               NASHVILLE, May 28, 1861.
DEAR WIFE:-
      Came here last night, for arms for my regiment, and
have nearly run my feet off, to-day. Will not get away before
morning, General Anderson says. We are now under strict
military law; and, in all my movements, I am subject to the
commands of my General, just as my officers are subject to me.
  My election was unanimous. The regiment seem delighted
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