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November 28, 1859
Lynchburg Daily Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Messrs. William W. Lee and Charles M. Blackford, committee from the Wise Volunteer Troop, returned from Richmond having procured carbines, sabres, and accoutrements for the company. The troop held its first drill on Saturday at the College grounds with sixty-three members present.
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Our Military.-Messrs. William W. Lee and Charles M. Blackford, who were appointed a committee on the part of the 'Wise Volunteer Troop,' to confer with the Governor in regard to the equipment of the Troop, returned from their visit to Richmond on Saturday last. They succeeded in procuring carbines, sabres, and all other necessary accoutrements for the thorough equipment of the company. The troop had their first drill on Saturday, at the College grounds, at which time sixty-three members answered to their names.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Volunteer Troop
Military Equipment
First Drill
Richmond Visit
What entities or persons were involved?
William W. Lee
Charles M. Blackford
Governor
Where did it happen?
Richmond; College Grounds
Story Details
Key Persons
William W. Lee
Charles M. Blackford
Governor
Location
Richmond; College Grounds
Event Date
Saturday Last
Story Details
Committee from Wise Volunteer Troop confers with Governor in Richmond and procures equipment including carbines and sabres. Troop conducts first drill at College grounds with sixty-three members.