Hillsborough Recorder (NC)

May 1, 1861

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THE MILITARY ENCAMPMENT—A military encampment has been established by the Governor and Council near Raleigh, and the troops are pouring in every day.  It is expected that 5,000 troops will be here by the middle of next week.

The place chosen for the encampment is an excellent one—the Fair Grounds, near this City.  Maj. Hill, of the Charlotte Military Institute, is in command.  An officer better qualified could not have been selected for this position.

The following companies have arrived: The Granville Greys, Capt. Wortham; Warrenton Guards, Capt. Wade; Hornet’s Nest Rifles, Capt. Williams; Charlotte Greys, Capt. Ross; Rocky Mount Light Infantry, Capt. Lewis; Ellis Flying Artillery, Capt. Ramsour.  The Warrenton Cavalry are also in camp.  On the call of the Governor for aid at Fort Macon they marched for the time being in the Warrenton Guards.

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