From The Greensborough Patriot

Jan. 23, 1862 – Pg. 3

For the Patriot.

Acknowledgement.

Camp Fisher, near Newbern, N. C., Jan 19, ‘62

Mr. Editor: Allow me to return the thanks of myself and Company to the young Ladies of Greensborough Female College for the liberal and unsolicited contribution made by them to us, through the worthy President of the College, Rev. T. M. Jones, viz—the proceeds of a Concert given by them for the benefit of soldiers, amounting to sixty-four dollars.

I will say to them that a portion of it has been appropriated for some nice fresh pork, and if they could have seen the men when eating it, after having been fed on salt beef, fat middling bacon and salt fish, they would have enjoyed the scene very much.

Respectfully, B. L. COLE,

Capt. Co. F, 2^nd Cavalry, N.C. Army.