Chronology of Wartime Service

July 18, 1861

Capt. William L. McLeod dated the following letter to Gen. Henry C. Wayne, commanding Georgia State Troops, on July 18 offering the services of the Ben Hill Guards to the state:

Swainsboro Emmanuel
County Georgia
July 18th, 1861

Gen. Henry C. Wayne

Dear Sir,

My company (The Ben Hill Guard) is now in camp drillying-I have eighty men. All young, healthy, strong, & can do service. I hereby tender you their service for any time they can be received for. Can you give us a place! If you can, notify me immediately, as they say, (xxxxx men under my command) if they cannot get a place they will disband. I think we are entitled as no company has been called from our county yet. Write to me soon (seven words crossed out).

I am your obedient servant.

William L. McLeod
Captain, Ben Hill Guard

Source: Hofe, "That There Be No Stain Upon My Stones," pp. 23-24

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