Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Trigg” in chapter 72, section c.72.106, page 463 of Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 11.:
...of the Hickory Rifles; Dr. Butt, First Lieutenant; George Hockton, Second Lieutenant, and John Trigg Third Lieutenant. Dr. Butt was the only one of the old officers reelected.
Lawrence, Hockton and Trigg were all elevated from the ranks, on the ground of personal popularity, without regard to qualification for office.
But they are all good men, and I hope will prove
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