Weekly Gazette
Elgin, Illinois
June 18, 1862

The 36th.

Capt. M. B. Baldwin arrived at home on Thursday last, direct form Corinth. his health precludes the possibility of his remaining in the army, and he has tendered his resignation. Lieut. Sherman writes that the company are much attached to their Captain, and part with hem reluctantly. All the letters of officers and privates agree that he has proved himself an able, efficient officer, and a true friend. "A better man," they say, "never lived." It must be grateful to the feelings of the Captain, while suffering from disease, to know that he bears with him, in his retirement, the confidence and esteem of this entire command. Col. E. S. Joslyn and Capt. M. L. Joslyn had arrived at Corinth before Capt. B., left. Ed. remained at Corinth and saw the Captain on board the steam boat, and homeward bound, but Judge pushed on and joined the Reg't, some 30 miles South Col. Greusel's health is poor, and he only awaits the arrival of Col. Joslyn, to come home to recruit. The health of the Reg't is excellent. They are encamped in a pleasant grove, with good water, and living well. It is thought there will e no more active service in this army until September, and if Richmond is taken, they may never be in action again. The Elgin and Plato boys are well and hearty. The Captain thinks their short rations in Arkansas, and their hard marching, has toughened them so they will stand almost anything.

The 36th and 52nd have been with visiting distance, and the boys ------ it is the next thing to coming home, to see so many old, familiar faces. nearly all the troops from this section are now in the army below Corinth.l