January 21, 1861, The New York Herald
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1861.
A volunteer company of planters, residing in Prince Georges county, Md. one of the largest and richest slaveholding counties in that State, a few days since tendered their services to Gov. Pickens, agreeing to pay their own expenses, and to contribute one hundred thousand dollars for the purpose of sustaining South Carolina in her position.
The following letter just received in reply to his tender by the officer who made it, shows the condition of the South Carolina army: –
HEADQUARTERS, CHARLESTON, Jan. 17, 1861.
SIR – Yours of the 11th inst. has been received, and I am authorized to express to you our acknowledgements of your courtesy and patriotism. Just now, unfortunately, the South Carolina army, in all its departments, is so full and completely organized that no further aid is wanted. but let me assure you that if war comes and our ranks are decimated, we shall remember your offer, and unhesitatingly apply to you for assistance in the hour of trial. Most truly and respectfully,
PAUL H. HAYNE, Aid de Camp.