September 1.—Our sick are all doing pretty well, with the exception of two, who I think will die; one of them is named E. Edney; he is from Tennessee.
I see by papers just received from home that they have adopted a system which I think will be productive of much good— giving sketches of history. I have often lamented the ignorance of our men in that respect; I think example is every thing; and when we know how others have suffered in defense of liberty, we shall know how to imitate them.
I see by the same paper that General Morgan, who is now a prisoner, has had his head shaved, and been treated with all kinds of indignities. These things seem almost incredible. Why, savages respect a brave man, and a man like General Morgan, one would think, would gain the admiration of any people who had any sense of chivalry; and we all know how kindly he has always treated whoever was in his power. But they can not degrade such a man; his spirit will soar above any insult they can heap upon him.
