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Domestic News January 19, 1847

Richmond Palladium

Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana

What is this article about?

Report on the near-completion of nine volunteer regiments from various U.S. states for service in Mexico, with specific updates on Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Louisiana.

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Volunteers for Mexico.

The 'Union' says that the nine regiments of volunteers lately called from several of the States are nearly all completed.

The first regiment from Pennsylvania left Pittsburgh on the 23d ultimo, and the second will be ready to embark some time this week.

Several companies have been mustered into service in Massachusetts, and no doubts are entertained of the formation of the regiment called for from among her people.

Virginia will complete her regiment in a very few days.

The South Carolina regiment is ready for marching.

The Mississippi regiment is nearly full.

North Carolina is making every preparation for the arming and equipping of her sons, and letters from Louisiana announce that there is every prospect of success in raising the regiment required of her.—Baltimore Patriot.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Mexican War Volunteer Regiments State Troops Military Recruitment Pennsylvania Regiment South Carolina Troops

Domestic News Details

Event Date

23d Ultimo And This Week

Outcome

nine regiments nearly all completed; pennsylvania's first regiment departed, second ready soon; massachusetts companies mustered; virginia, south carolina, mississippi, north carolina, and louisiana regiments progressing toward completion.

Event Details

The 'Union' reports that nine volunteer regiments called from various states are nearly complete, with updates on departures and preparations in Pennsylvania, mustering in Massachusetts, and progress in Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Louisiana.

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