May 8, 1863, Tri-Weekly Telegraph (Houston, Texas)
We are informed that Col. Pyron’s regiment, which is now on the march to the field to meet the enemy, are in need of haversacks. This article is very necessary to a soldier in the field, and it being such a cheap article, we think we have only to call the attention of our readers to their want of them. Our citizens have been very liberal to all our soldiers, and this noble regiment has been always entirely overlooked, save by the ladies of Washington county. Capt. Wm. Edwards, of the regiment, is detained on business in this city for a short time, and will forward the articles direct to the men of the regiment. Who will be first to respond to the appeal? Here is a chance for our patriotic ladies to do good, and gain honor by the outlay of a small capital.