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January 14, 1847
The Charlotte Journal
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Gen. Louis D. Wilson, Senator from Edgecombe, emotionally leaves the North Carolina Senate to command the Edgecombe Volunteers for war, earning tears and well-wishes from colleagues.
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GEN. LOUIS D. WILSON
On Thursday last Gen. Wilson, the Senator from Edgecombe took leave of the Senate, for the purpose of repairing to Tarboro to assume the command of the Edgecombe Company of Volunteers. The scene was most affecting. We saw many of the Senators and spectators in tears, as the noble hearted man walked through the Hall to give the parting hand to his friends and brother Senators, preparatory to his departure for the seat of War. He has given the freshness of his youth and manhood to the service of the State in its Legislative Halls, and now, in his noon of life he goes forward, at his country's call, to fight its battles in a distant land. The blessings and best wishes of thousands of patriots attend him.-Raleigh Standard.
On Thursday last Gen. Wilson, the Senator from Edgecombe took leave of the Senate, for the purpose of repairing to Tarboro to assume the command of the Edgecombe Company of Volunteers. The scene was most affecting. We saw many of the Senators and spectators in tears, as the noble hearted man walked through the Hall to give the parting hand to his friends and brother Senators, preparatory to his departure for the seat of War. He has given the freshness of his youth and manhood to the service of the State in its Legislative Halls, and now, in his noon of life he goes forward, at his country's call, to fight its battles in a distant land. The blessings and best wishes of thousands of patriots attend him.-Raleigh Standard.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Heroic Act
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Senator Departure
Volunteer Command
Patriotic Sacrifice
Emotional Farewell
War Service
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Louis D. Wilson
Where did it happen?
Raleigh Senate, Tarboro
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Louis D. Wilson
Location
Raleigh Senate, Tarboro
Event Date
Thursday Last
Story Details
Gen. Wilson bids emotional farewell to the Senate to lead volunteers to war, praised for his service and patriotism.