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Domestic News
July 20, 1862
The New York Herald
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Colonel Leopold Von Gilsa, wounded at Cross Keys, arrived in the city and was honored with a serenade by former regimental bands at Prescott House.
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Graceful Compliment to A Brave Officer.-On Tuesday evening last Colonel Leopold Von Gilsa, commanding the De Kalb regiment (Forty-first New York Volunteers), arrived at the Prescott House from the Shenandoah Valley, having been severely wounded at the battle of Cross Keys. A large number of his friends, hearing of his presence in the city, called on him, and on Thursday evening several bands, formerly attached to the German division, honored Colonel Von Gilsa with a serenade. The leader of the band addressed the Colonel on behalf of the musicians, to which Colonel Von Gilsa feelingly replied. The serenade was a graceful compliment on the part of the donors, and no less deserved by the recipient.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Social Event
Military
What keywords are associated?
Colonel Von Gilsa
Serenade
Wounded Officer
De Kalb Regiment
Cross Keys
What entities or persons were involved?
Colonel Leopold Von Gilsa
Where did it happen?
The City
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
The City
Event Date
Tuesday Evening Last And Thursday Evening
Key Persons
Colonel Leopold Von Gilsa
Outcome
severely wounded at the battle of cross keys
Event Details
Colonel Leopold Von Gilsa, commanding the De Kalb regiment (Forty-first New York Volunteers), arrived at the Prescott House from the Shenandoah Valley. A large number of his friends called on him. Several bands formerly attached to the German division honored him with a serenade. The leader of the band addressed the Colonel, to which he feelingly replied.