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Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Troops from the 16th brigade in Winchester, Virginia, totaling 445 men, are marching to Norfolk under orders from the Adjutant General. Detachments from Berkeley County, Frederick County, and others have departed, led by captains Durlington, Cramer, and Richardson. Colonel Elisha Boyd commands the regiment, with staff including Dr. Harrison, Paymaster Philip Pendleton, and Quartermaster Daniel Zinn.
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MILITARY.—The 445 men required by a late order from the Adjutant Gen. from the 16th brigade, are now on their march for Norfolk. A detachment from Berkeley county, of about 120 rank and file, arrived in town on Thursday last, and left here early next morning. Capt. Durlington's company, from this county, of about 80 rank and file, left here a few hours after. Two other companies, under the command of Capts Cramer and Richardson, which complete the quota of this county, marched from Milwood and Stevensburgh on Thursday. The troops from Jefferson have taken another route.
Col. Elisha Boyd, who will command the regiment to which these troops will be attached, has also promptly obeyed the call of his country, and is now on his way to Norfolk. Dr. Harrison, Paymaster Philip Pendleton, and Quarter Master Danl. Zinn, compose Col. B's staff.
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Winchester, Va.
Event Date
April 26
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troops marching to norfolk without reported casualties.
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The 445 men from the 16th brigade are marching to Norfolk per Adjutant General's order. Berkeley County detachment of 120 arrived and left Thursday. Capt. Durlington's 80-man company from Frederick County left shortly after. Companies under Capts. Cramer and Richardson from Milwood and Stevensburgh marched Thursday. Jefferson troops took another route. Col. Boyd commands the regiment and is en route with staff.