The Greensborough Patriot

April 30, 1861

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ATTENTION! – The Militia composing the following Regiments of the 8^th Brigade of North Carolina Militia, are hereby commanded to proceed to hold elections for officers of the said Regiments at the times and places below mentioned:

The 57^th Regiment, at Greensborough, on the 2^nd day of May, for Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel and Major. M. S. Sherwood and B. G. Graham are appointed inspectors of the said election. Also, an election for Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel and Major, on the same day and place, of the 58^th Regiment, -- Col. D. G. Neelley and Gen. Joab Hiatt, Inspectors.

The 97^th Regiment, in the county of Rockingham, will hold an election for Col. Commandant and Major at Reidsville, on the 3^rd of May, -- Thomas Slade and R. P. Richardson Inspectors. The 91^st Regiment, in said county, will hold an election at Maxley’s Old Field, for Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel and Major, on the 4^th of May, -- James P. Dillard and John L. Scales, Inspectors.

All officers of the other Regiments in said Brigade, are hereby commanded forthwith to carol and muster into service all persons liable to do military duty. By order of A. J. Stafford, Brig. Gen.

Samuel Martin, }

} Aids

Wm. L. Scott, }

A. C. Caldwell, Surgeon. April 22