The Greensborough Patriot

July 17, 1862

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            THE CONSCRIPTS.—There should be no odium attached to his name.  Those who have remained at home are mainly such as were so affectingly situated as to their family or so importantly engaged as to their business as to render it not only inexpedient but absolutely unreasonable for them to go until it became really necessary.  They are as good, as others, and it is earnestly hoped that there will be no ungenerous word spoken about them.  I am sure no such word will be spoken by a true patriot a real southern lady or gentleman.

Salisbury Watchman.