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[page 1] Camp Fisher, High Point. Sept. 21st, 1861 Lt. Col. James H. Lane, Sir, You were unanimously e- lected Col. of the 28th Reg. N.C. Vs., this evening. This Regiment is composed of the following companies enlisted for twelve months. Co. A, Surry County, Capt. Reeves (Major elect) Co. B, Gaston, Capt. Edwards Co. C, Catawba, Capt. Lowe (Lt. Col. elect) Co. D, Stanly, Capt. Montgomery Co. E, Montgomery, Capt. Barringer Co. F, Yadkin, Capt. Kingoure Co. G, Orange, Capt. Martin (1st Lieut. Johnston) Co. H, Cleaveland, Capt. Wright Co. I, Yadkin, Capt. Spear Co. K, Stanly, Capt Moody. You will see that most of us are “Mountain Boys”, and we trust that we do not disgrace the home [page 2] from which we come. It would afford us great pleasure and satisfac- tion to have for our leader an offi- cer so well and favorably known for bravery, courtesy and profession- al attainments as Lt. Co. save of the gallant “Bethel” Regiment. Permit us to express our personal hope that we may receive a favorable reply as soon as possible and to subscribe ourselves yr obdt servants Comm. in behalf of 28th Reg G.M. Stowe, Major Com. Post Montgomery, Capt. Co. D. G.B. Johnston 1st Lieut Co. G My dear Colonel, As chairman of the above Comm. I have given you for- mal notice of your election to the Colonolcy of the 28th Reg. N.C. Vs., just formed at this camp. In my own capacity I intend giving you such [page 3] Information as I think you would desire under the circumstances. We have assembled here the elements of as fine a regiment as ever went into the field, it has been generally remarked that we have the finest material that has yet gone from North Carolina. The offi- cers (company) appear to be a clever set of fellows, rather green but well suited to their posts. Our field officers, Lt. Col. Lowe and Major Reeves, were Captains here and possessed no extraordinary qualifications for their present positions, though in time they may improve. In a word, all that we need is a “first rate” Colonol to mould us to his own ideas; you can make of this regiment the best in the ser- vice. Every man, officer and soldier, in the whole camp is anxious for your acceptance. I never saw greater unanimity. You have doubtless ere this rec’d a telegram [page 4] from me, asking whether you had taken charge of any other regiment. The cause of it was that a rumor had reached us that you had accepted the command of Pender’s 3d Regiment. Among the Captains here is my own, Capt. W.J. Mar- tin, Professor of Chemistry in our Univer- sity, he had the pleasure of meeting you at Yorktown, and will extend to you a most hearty welcome, if you will only come among us. Please direct your reply (and we will be glad to hear from you as soon as possible) to “Major G. M. Stowe, Commandant, Camp Fisher, High Point, N. Ca.” Need I express my earnest personal desire that your answer may be favorable? You are the very man we want. With sentiments of highest esteem I am yours &c, G.B. Johnston Lieut. Co. G. 28th Reg R.C.V
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Title | 1861-09-21: Stowe, G. M., Johnston, G. B., to Lane, James, H., Letters |
Creator | Stowe, G. M.; Johnston, George B. |
LC Subject Headings |
Lane, James Henry, 1833-1907 Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863 Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry Regiment, 1st Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry Regiment, 28th Appomattox Campaign, 1865 Chancellorsville, Battle of, Chancellorsville, Va., 1863 Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of, Va., 1864 Wilderness, Battle of the, Va., 1864 Petersburg (Va.)--History--Siege, 1864-1865 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 |
EOA Categories |
History – 1838-1874: Sectionalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction Peoples -- Military Life Government and Politics -- Military |
Description | Various letters and reports of James H. Lane relating to his service in the Confederate Army (1861-1865). Included are provision returns, orders, reports and correspondence related to Lane’s Brigade of North Carolina troops. |
Digital Publisher | Auburn University Libraries |
Date | 1861-09-21 |
Original Format | 2 letters, 4 pages |
Type | Text |
Format | |
Original Item ID | RG 501 |
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Finding Aid | http://content.lib.auburn.edu/cdm/ref/collection/testfa/id/445 |
Language | eng |
File Name | Lane_J_H_letters_01.pdf |
Collection | James H. Lane Papers |
Repository | Auburn University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. |
Submitted by | Thornton, Linda; Hicks, Joyce; Galati, Leslie Ann; Coates, Midge |
Transcript | [page 1] Camp Fisher, High Point. Sept. 21st, 1861 Lt. Col. James H. Lane, Sir, You were unanimously e- lected Col. of the 28th Reg. N.C. Vs., this evening. This Regiment is composed of the following companies enlisted for twelve months. Co. A, Surry County, Capt. Reeves (Major elect) Co. B, Gaston, Capt. Edwards Co. C, Catawba, Capt. Lowe (Lt. Col. elect) Co. D, Stanly, Capt. Montgomery Co. E, Montgomery, Capt. Barringer Co. F, Yadkin, Capt. Kingoure Co. G, Orange, Capt. Martin (1st Lieut. Johnston) Co. H, Cleaveland, Capt. Wright Co. I, Yadkin, Capt. Spear Co. K, Stanly, Capt Moody. You will see that most of us are “Mountain Boys”, and we trust that we do not disgrace the home [page 2] from which we come. It would afford us great pleasure and satisfac- tion to have for our leader an offi- cer so well and favorably known for bravery, courtesy and profession- al attainments as Lt. Co. save of the gallant “Bethel” Regiment. Permit us to express our personal hope that we may receive a favorable reply as soon as possible and to subscribe ourselves yr obdt servants Comm. in behalf of 28th Reg G.M. Stowe, Major Com. Post Montgomery, Capt. Co. D. G.B. Johnston 1st Lieut Co. G My dear Colonel, As chairman of the above Comm. I have given you for- mal notice of your election to the Colonolcy of the 28th Reg. N.C. Vs., just formed at this camp. In my own capacity I intend giving you such [page 3] Information as I think you would desire under the circumstances. We have assembled here the elements of as fine a regiment as ever went into the field, it has been generally remarked that we have the finest material that has yet gone from North Carolina. The offi- cers (company) appear to be a clever set of fellows, rather green but well suited to their posts. Our field officers, Lt. Col. Lowe and Major Reeves, were Captains here and possessed no extraordinary qualifications for their present positions, though in time they may improve. In a word, all that we need is a “first rate” Colonol to mould us to his own ideas; you can make of this regiment the best in the ser- vice. Every man, officer and soldier, in the whole camp is anxious for your acceptance. I never saw greater unanimity. You have doubtless ere this rec’d a telegram [page 4] from me, asking whether you had taken charge of any other regiment. The cause of it was that a rumor had reached us that you had accepted the command of Pender’s 3d Regiment. Among the Captains here is my own, Capt. W.J. Mar- tin, Professor of Chemistry in our Univer- sity, he had the pleasure of meeting you at Yorktown, and will extend to you a most hearty welcome, if you will only come among us. Please direct your reply (and we will be glad to hear from you as soon as possible) to “Major G. M. Stowe, Commandant, Camp Fisher, High Point, N. Ca.” Need I express my earnest personal desire that your answer may be favorable? You are the very man we want. With sentiments of highest esteem I am yours &c, G.B. Johnston Lieut. Co. G. 28th Reg R.C.V |