Be kind enough and forward me as soon as possible from 150 to 200 English Testaments, and 150 to 200 English Hymn books, also 100 German Testaments, and please do not forget the reports.

Bandages, rags, linen, and lint are greatly needed, especially in the Regimental Hospital of Cole's cavalry, of which a number of men were wounded on Saturday night by an unexpected attack of 350 Rebels, composed of Mosby's and White's guerillas. The attack was made only one mile, from here. Two were killed on the spot, and three died since, and were sent to their homes to-day, by Railroad.

I assisted to-day in carrying to the cars Adjutant Charles H. Richardson, of the 9th Maryland regiment. He was taken home by his parents to Baltimore. He was severely wounded in the thigh by a piece of shell, at the battle near Charlestown, Va., where so many of his regiment were taken prisoners by the Rebels.

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We have had last week and yesterday very cold weather, several of the guards were frozen to death, and I suffered considerably from rheumatism in my left shoulder and arm. But to-day I am all right again.

I hope you will be kind enough to send us some delicacies, stockings, woolen shirts, &c.

Day before yesterday I visited the camp and hospital of Major Cole's cavalry. It is under the medical care of Surgeon Way, a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a young, but kind hearted and Christian gentleman. I asked him if he was in want of anything besides reading matter. He asked for bandages, pillow cases, sheets and lint. Unfortunately I had none on had, but was glad to state to him that I had written to you and ordered just what he desired. Seeing that most of the wounded men were in clothes which were very much soiled, I requested the Major to send a man with me to my room, and I would send him shirts, drawers, stockings, &c.

Hearing this, he immediately sent a man with me to the Ferry. Their camp is on Loudon Heights, about two miles distant. I furnished for the men nine shirts, nine pairs of drawers, five pairs of stockings, four papers corn starch, two cans beef tea, two papers farina, and some papers and books for the use of the hospital.

Yesterday afternoon I visited the hospital again, and found quite a change in it; the soiled clothes had disappeared, and clean shirts, faces, and friendly countenances from Surgeons, officers and privates, smiled the heartily welcome for the friend who had relieved them, It affords

me great pleasure to labor among these brave heroes. They are as grateful for friendly acts as they are brave.

Mosby, the leader of the murderous guerillas of the valley experienced a little of the bravery of these men. He lost four of his officers and a good number of his men, who were either killed or fatally wounded. It is said that his orders were, "Show no mercy, give no quarters, we want only horses, and arms,” &c.

Could you forward to me for some of our wounded men quilts, bedding, &c. They really need and deserve it. I do not forget the spirit of the brave defenders of our rights. A number of them as I have seen and heard are very profane. I will try with God's help, and by the power of His grace, to reform them. To accomplish this, I need a great measure of Divine Grace, and the assistance of the Holy Spirit. I hope I shall be able to carry out my plan in the reformation of these men. Will the Committee, the brethrer and friends of the U. S. C. C. pray for me? I remember you all and the good work in which we are unitedly engaged, in my feeble, but sincere and honest prayers.

Very respectfully,

Your obedient servant,

JOHN B. POERNER,
Chap'n U. S. C. C.

The following from the Rev. John Turbit is dated in March, 1864:

G. S. GRIFFITH, Esq., Chairman of the Committee U. S C, C.:

DEAR SIR-In a goodly number of the regiments I operated very extensively, in others my labors were necessarily much more limited. One hospital in Bolivar, to which your delegate paid special attention, contains ordinarily but few patients, consequently there were but few deaths. I had no Hospital Stores to distribute, nor did there appear to be any special need of any, as the patients have a special governmental allowance.

In those regimeuts that I have been able to explore the most thoroughly, I found a goodly number-in some a large number of pious soldiers, who appreciate the efforts made for their spiritual interests, and many who, although not pious, when faithfully conversed with on the subject of personal religion, and the great uncertainty of life on the battle-field, far from home and dear friends, appeared not only

serious, but in many instances deeply affected, and it is to be hoped that in not a few instances the impressions will be abiding.

Our religious meetings of a more or less public character have been held more or less frequently, as. circumstances have permitted. There are various hindrances. The uncertainty of military movements have frequently knocked in the head all our plans for the time being, and prevented the fulfillment of many appointments that we had made. God, however, we believe, has been with us. We have had some very solemn and affecting scenes in our congregations. In Sandy Hook in particular, where your delegate has preached on several occasions, the people have had a religious meeting protracted for many weeks (probably over ten weeks) in which we doubt not the Spirit has been specially present, convincing and converting a large number of soldiers and citizens.

In taking occasion, as we frequently did in all the regiments, of speaking of the God-like spirit that originated the "Christian Commission" in connection with which so many of God's people are expending their money, and labor, and time, in providing for the temporal and spiritual welfare of the army, and in consideration of which the soldiers themselves should be specially interested in their own salvation, I don't recollect of an individual, among the ungodly and profane, who evinced any reluctance to acknowledge the claims of the "Commissoin on their gratitude.

Amid the fearful and multiform evils of the war, the testimony borne by your organization will be long and gratefully remembered, and its influence, I trust, extensively felt.

Iniquity, however, extensively abounds-card playing is very prevalent, the parties concerned generally attempting to palliate the offence by saying they play for amusement, not for money, consequently they don't consider it comes under the head of gambling.

Your delegate takes pleasure in reporting that the officials generally, in all the regiments where he has labored, have been very courteous and accommodating to him, and the longer he remains, and the more extensively he becomes acquainted with them, the more does he experience their courtesy and succomb in his work. This is a subject for thanks. Your delegate, moreover, cordially concurs with Mr. Williams, the field agent, who was recently here, that Harper's Ferry should be the centre of operations for this region. Accordingly, since he left we have been fitting up the old Presbyterian Church, incurring but very little expense to

the "Commission as a depot for books, also to serve as a reading room, and for holding religious meetings. From this point neighboring delegates and governmental chaplains can receive a supply of reading matter.

In consideration then of what God has enabled you to do in times past and the prospect for the future, the "Commission has great reason" to thank God and take courage. All which is very respectfully submitted.

JOHN TURBIT.

In July, 1864, Rev. Erastus Colton gives a view of the work at the Ferry:

HARPER'S FERRY, July 5th, 1864.

G. S. GRIFFITH, Esq., Chairman Ü. S. Christian Commission, Baltimore, Md.: DEAR SIR :-Detained as I am here for want of a pass to the fort, I give you some incidents for such use as you may deem advisable.

The work of the Christian Commission at Martinsburg, Va., has been a truly interesting one. The soldiers prize it highly, several saying to me: "We never really knew what the Christian Commission was till now. It is doing a great and good work! When we (one hundred days' men) return home we shall exert ourselves to have large sums raised for the Commission. " The reading matter was very well received; conversation and remarks seemed to make a serious impression; the prayer meetings are well attended, and the singing was much enjoyed.

There was a great demand for hymn books. In one regiment I found that no hymn books had been circulated. I gave out a number, advised them all to sing, and to come and obtain of us all they wanted. In a few days I learned of a wonderful change in that body of men. They were all singing, much relieved of dullness, and very happy. I believe that singing, of a moral and religious nature, would do much to restrain from evil, to cheer, yea, to impress and convert. Especially is this true of the convalescent ones in the hospitals.

At the field hospital, of some two hundred patients, we held a meeting at 5 P. M. The children of the Methodist Church Sabbath School came over to sing. All were charmed, while some were affected to tears. One said, "he wept because it reminded him of home-of sisters and loved ones. Another said, "that one such meeting and the

singing would do them more good than ten days' treatment of medicine."

A young man, having lost his arm, found Christ as his Saviour. He determined to live a different life. He almost felt thankful that God had taken his arm. Another young

man said," he had found Christ as his Saviour four months ago, was now very happy, wanted to attend prayer meeting, feared that he might lose his feelings, but wanted to keep them, carry them home and tell his friends what the Lord had done for his soul. He continued in this happy state.

In one of the hospitals I conversed with a wounded soldier-a Lieutenant. Seeing that he was tender in feelings, I said, "My friend, can't you believe on Christ, and entrust yourself wholly in His hands? He answered, with a moistened eye, "I have been trying, but I cannot bring it about yet."

Meeting him, in another hospital, some three weeks afterwards, I found him very happy indeed in the Lord. Now it was "Christ Alone" with him. with him. He would request me to hold a prayer meeting in his ward but for other sick ones. "When at home, I loved to go to meetings; but I never knew until now the real intent. Now the words of others in prayers and in exhortations express what is in my heart. Now the truth I read or hear, is precious to me. In prospect of death he is very happy, desiring prayer, reading, and conversation on the great theme. The change is a wonderful one. God be praised for this one case ! Yours in the Lord,

ERASTUS COLTON.

The following are brief notices of delegates:

HARPER'S FEERY, July 30th, 1864. DEAR BROTHER BENT:-We walked here from Sandy Hook this morning in company with Brother Cooper, and occupied the former room of the Christian Commission.

Six boxes have come to hand, one containing shirts and drawers, one corn starch, one of wine, but this is only a drop in the bucket compared with the want of the men. Waiting a speedy reply,

I remain yours, affectionately,

L. HANCKE.

BROTHER BENT:-Our brethren will need large supplies. Already one of the Surgeons of the 3d Division, Sixth