Columbia Democrat And Bloomsburg General Advertiser

Army
Correspondence
CAMP NEAR FALMOUTH, VA.,
June 9th, 1863.
My Dear Sir:—
One Division of the 6th Corps is across the river, and our pickets extend beyond the Bowling Green road. Our troops have entrenched themselves, and are building redans to flank the lines of earth-works. The object of this move was doubtless to keep the enemy from sending troops elsewhere, and now that we hold the opposite bank of the river, it is probable that we will keep a small force there, and as a matter of course keep the pontoon bridges down. By this means we are constantly threatening their front, and at the same time put it beyond their power to get much of a start in case they "change their base."
It is not probable that Hooker will move soon voluntarily. Some movement of the enemy may precipitate one on our part, but I doubt whether we take the initiative for some time. This inaction is terrible. The roads are good, the weather is fine, and the troops are in splendid condition, and notwithstanding their frequent reverses are anxious to advance. Grant and his army are contending nobly, while overwhelming numbers are gathering in their rear, yet this splendid body of men is inactive. You can appreciate our feelings by remembering that since September, 1862, we have not gained a single advantage. If our government will not concentrate its forces for decisive blows, it should at least use its detachments at one time, and thereby gain some advantage, or prevent the enemy from concentrating.
ARTILLERIST.