Greensborough Patriot
February 5, 1863
Page 3
Ho! For the Army:
It is generally believed in and out of the army that the war is rapidly
coming to a close and if the young men will only now rally and promptly come
forward and fill up the ranks of the different companies and Regiments now in
the field there will be but little if any more fighting to be done by the
Confederated troops. Hence the great importance
of immediate and prompt action in responding to the call now being made to fill
up the ranks of the army. The more that
volunteer, and the sooner they go to the army the less fighting there will be
and the sooner peace be restored to our country.
The great burden, toil and sufferings of the army are
over, as the winter will soon be gone, and Spring, with her bright sunshine and
sweet ____ will be upon us. The
soldier’s life will soon be comparatively pleasant. Come then one and all those within
conscription ages, and offer your services to aid in conquering a ____ peace to
our country. Come while you are allowed
to volunteer and receive all the benefits in the way of bounty which are
secured by law to volunteers. Those who
avail themselves of this call, will be allowed to join any Company now in
service in Brig. Gen. Daniel’s Brigade, without passing through the monotonous
drudge pertaining to all camps of instruction.
Now is the time to aid your country, to receive a liberal bounty, and to
secure the ____ of a short and brilliant spring and summer campaign, and the
imperishable glory of concluding this unholy and bloody war. Come then, give in your names as volunteers,
and go with me to the ____ field.
M L EFLAND
2nd Lt. Co. “D” 53rd
Regt. N. C. T’s
Recruiting Officer
N. B. I will be found at David Scott’s Watch Shop. In my absence he is authorized to receive any
who wish to enlist.
M L E
[Transcribed
by Sharon Strout]
