The Greensborough Patriot

April 30, 1861

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Captain Sloan.

 

We are pleased to see Capt. John Sloan at home on last Friday.  He was in fine health and fine spirits, and gave a good account of his Company, the Guilford Grays.  Capt. Sloan returned to Fort Macon on Saturday morning.  We venture the prediction that Capt. Sloan will make not only one of the most efficient, but also one of the most popular officers in the army.  His company is most devotedly attached to him, and his whole soul is wrapped up in his company.  Guilford county is proud of the Grays, and the citizens of Guilford while they earnestly pray for peace, and that the lives of her sons may not be sacrificed; yet they rest with the full assurance that should the Grays be engaged in any conflict, that they will demean themselves in such manner as will redound to their own honor, and the honor of their county.  Capt. Sloan has written home for twenty-five more men to join the Grays.  We understand the number is made up, and will start this morning.  Guilford will respond to every call that is made upon her.