However by July , Brock was desperate for volunteer troops , who at that point were not coming forward from among the white population , causing him to reconsider the offer .
Brock initially turned down Pierpoint 's request as it was considered unnecessary .
By July , Brock was desperate for volunteer troops , who at that point were not coming forward from among the white population , causing Brock to reconsider the offer .
Brock initially turned down Pierpoint 's request as it was considered unnecessary .