The 80th Regiment, P. V., (cavalry), Col. Geo. C. Wynkoop, will leave Harrisburg on Wednesday next for Kentucky. This Regiment is known as the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry. It has been recruited up to almost the maximum number of men. It is said to be a fine body of men. Two companies of it are from the County, with Schuylkill County men scattered through the other companies.

Source:

Unknown, "Local Affairs, The 80th Regiment, P. V.," The Miners' Journal and Pottsville General Advertiser, Pottsville, Pa., Saturday, 30 November 1861, page 2, col. 4.