Reminiscences of the Guilford Grays, Co. B., 27th N.C. Regiment

"Reminiscences of the Guilford Grays, Co. B., 27th N.C. Regiment" by John A. Sloan recounts a historical narrative from the memories of a captain in the Guilford Grays, a North Carolina Civil War military unit, in the late 1800s. It begins with the company's establishment in January 1860, capturing the fervor that ignited the group and the South. Sloan highlights the eagerness of the young recruits, the creation of their constitution, and the donning of gray uniforms against the backdrop of pre-war festivities, including parades and May Day celebrations and introduces key figures like General Joab Hiatt. The narrative captures the transformation of the Guilford Grays, emphasizing the stark contrast between their hopeful beginnings and the impending trials of war, viewed through the lens of personal recollection and historical documentation.