From The Greensborough Patriot

March 6, 1862 – Pg. 2

 

To the Citizens of Guilford.—Lieut. W. P. Wilson and Sergeants Sloan and Nelson are authorized to receive recruits for the Guilford Grays in my name.  The company has been stationed at Fort Macon, and by the gentlemanly and soldier like bearing of the men has won for itself the commendation of every commandant of this post.  It is my purpose to recruit from Old Guilford enough men to make the maximum number allowed by law (125.)  I deem it unnecessary at this time, when the enemy is on the soil of Carolina, to appeal to the patriotism of the men of this county.  Then come forward to assist the other brave men from Guilford to cleanse, at any cost, our State from the foul invader.  The recruiting officers will explain everything appertaining to the service, pay, clothing.  &c.

WM. ADAMS, Capt. G. Grays.

Feb 27