EDITOR AGITATOR.--I take the liberty to intrude upon your notice the existence of this Regiment, and especially, "Co. C," which (a portion of it) was made up in Tioga County. I would like to give you a description of this Regt. but owing to its being scattered so, it will be impossible. Our battalion is here and the rest some where else (I think down in Alabama). As it is my purpose in this article to give the condition of this regiment, I will try to do so. The last that we knew of the 1st and 3d battalion they were very badly torn to pieces, they being very unfortunate in being taken prisoners, and having constant active duty to perform, has reduced their numbers to a few men, and our battalion (the 2d) is in nearly the same fix, I think about 600 men is all that can be mustered now.
    There has nothing transpired of late worthy of notice, except a skirmish which took place near Sparta, in which Col. Wynkoop led 185 of his brave boys up before 700 of Col. Forest's men and carrying on a sharp skirmish for two hours. The guerrillas attempted to flank Col. Wynkoop's force with ten pieces of artillery, when he retreated in good order, having killed and wounded 35 of the rebels, and leaving only one of his men. Col. Wynkoop is a brave officer, his bold and daring deeds have won a name for him among the heroic sons of '62. I will now come to the object of my letter.
    Agreeably to the late order, Capt. Dartt and H. D. Calkins, Orderly Sergt. of Co. C, have been detailed to visit Tioga and Bradford counties for the purpose of recruiting for this Regt. to fill it to its maximum number. The men are both well known in that vicinity. Capt. Dartt, as an officer, commands the respect of the whole Regt. and since he has commenced his military life, he has won for himself a name among the sons of '62, while his military knowledge has given him a name among a list of officers sought after for their superior talents. H. D. Calkins, as an officer in our Co. (C) enjoys the respect and admiration of all, his constant attention to the men has rendered him an efficient and thorough officer. Now we as a company have most implicit confidence in these men. I have the same confidence in the spirit and patriotism of the friends of Tioga and Bradford, and feel certain that those who can come will do so, and those whom age or other valid reasons prevent them joining us will in every way lend their aid to those officers in obtaining the requisite number of recruits. The first contest may rob us of many brave comrades, and we call upon you to help fill this Regt. to its maximum number, so that we can go into the field with full ranks. This is no common rebellion; its proportions are gigantic, and upon the success of our arms depends the very existence of this country as a nation. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers are wanted in the field at once. A young man who allows home comforts, business or family, to keep him at home at this crisis, does not realize the wrong which he is guilty, both to his country and humanity. If liberty dies in America, it will remain in the sepulchre for many centuries. To those who fear that being unaccustomed to this climate and camp life, that their constitutions will break down under the toil and exposure of camp life, I say try it, the chances are that it will invigorate their systems and make them strong robust men. If they cannot stand it it is unfortunate, still the country demands of them to make the trial. Let them avoid the disgrace of being drafted.
                                                        Yours truly,                             N.J.W.

Source:

N.J.W., "From the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry," Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pa., Wednesday, 27 August, 1862, Page 2.