Hillsborough Recorder

Sept. 4, 1861

Page 3

For the Hillsborough Recorder

MR. HEARTT:--I was requested by the Surgeon and Officers of the 6^th North Carolina State Troops to tender to the ladies of Hillsborough, through the Recorder, their most sincere thanks for their valuable donation of Hospital Stores, sent them by me. Never was anything of the kind more acceptable at the time they arrived, and I can truly say I never felt more proud of old Orange and her noble daughters, (God bless them,) than when I saw the many articles of clothing and other comforts prepared and forwarded by them for our sick soldiers; the remembrance of which will ever be fresh and green in their minds, and will be treasured up in their hearts as long as life lasts.

I shall leave again for the Army about the 25^th of this month. All articles marked to my care, will be taken charge of at Hillsborough or Durhams. The boxes should be well made, hooped and nailed at the ends. I would advise that nothing in the way of cooked meats should be sent. Loaf bread, pound or sponge cake, potatoes, onions, beets, dry beef, ham, pickles, preserves, wines, cordials, etc., clothing of all kinds in great demand. There are many who can do much at this point. Cotton comforts are light, and will answer for bed and blanket. I will see that everything is carried through safe.

Respectfully,

JOHN A. MC MANNEN

[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]