The Greensborough Patriot

Jan. 2, 1862

Page 2

 

What the West has Done.

            The Ashville News says:  The ten mountain counties West of the Blue Ridge in this State, have raised and sent into the field FORTY-NINE companies of volunteers, averaging over 100 men each.  Can any portion of the State make a better exhibit?

            Buncombe has furnished eleven companies, and has four Colonels and three Majors in the field, viz.:

            Col. Stephen Lee, 16^th Regiment.

            Col. T. L. Clingman, 25^th Regiment.

            Col. Z. B. Vance, 26^th Regiment.

            Col. R. B. Vance, 29^th Regiment.

            Major John W. Woodfin, 2d Regiment N. C. Cavalry.

            Maj. Marcus Erwin, Wise’s Legion.

            Maj. David Coleman, Coleman’s Battalion.