Hillsborough Recorder (NC)

May 29, 1861

Page 3

For the Hillsborough Recorder

MR. HEARTT: By reference to the accompanying communication from Col. C. F. Fisher, you will see I have been constituted his organ for the purpose therein expressed.[sic]

In discharging the agreeable duty, it is impossible for me personally to wait upon all the good ladies who deserve a share of the Colonel’s commendation. I have therefore thought it best to ask the favor of you to publish his letter with this in your issue this week, and oblige

Your friend and servant,

JOHN U. KIRKLAND

Hillsborough, May 27^th, 1861

[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]