This company is now at Camp Mangum, in Col. Leventhorpe’s regiment. On their way here an excellent dinner was given them in Wilkes County, at the foot of the Blue Ridge, in the neighborhood of Capt Brady, who was active and liberal in furnishing the repast. By request of Captain Wilson, Maj. Phillips, of this place, responded on behalf of the company, returning thanks for the hospitality of which they were the recipients, and pledging the company to do its full duty both in the camp and field. Maj. Phillips is entitled to great credit for his efforts and zeal in raising companies in the North western part of the State. Aided by others, he has been instrumental in raising some ten companies, four of which are attached to Col. Leventhorpe’s, and six to Col. Lee’s regiment. His health has suffered seriously by his labors in this noble cause, but he will soon be ready again to appeal to his countrymen, if necessary, to rally again and again as volunteers around the standard of the country.
Weekly Standard, Raleigh, NC