Greensborough Patriot

February 5, 1863

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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

2^nd Lt. Co. “D” 53^rd 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]