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J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Appendix: letters from our army workers. (search)
showers of grace as we enjoyed in Orange in 1863. Yours in Christian love, R. W. Cridlin. Chesterfield Court House, Virginia. From Rev. J. K. Hitner, Presbyterian, private Rockbridge Artillery. Brief Compend of the religious history of the Rockbridge Artillery. The material of the company from the beginning was composed of men and officers of good moral character, who always exercised a good influence and thus gave a reputation to the company. I joined the company, Monday, March 22, 1862, and give account from this date. Before joining the army, we had heard much about the demoralized condition of the men, their profanity, etc., which no doubt prejudiced my mind somewhat, and I was agreeably surprised to find much of the reverse on joining this company. They were falling back from Kernstown when I joined them; the spirits of the men were good, and all seemed cheerful. I was struck with the absence of strict discipline in our army from the very first, and which,