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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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Five companies of Kentucky's Mounted Regiment gathered at Great Crossings on Sunday last and marched to join the North Western Army. Other companies rendezvoused at Newport on the 17th inst., with numbers swelled by volunteers to over 1200 men total. Widespread volunteering enthusiasm expected to field 3000-4000 mounted men under Gov. Shelby against Native Americans.
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THE MOUNTED REGIMENT.
Five companies of this regiment met at the Great Crossings on Sunday last ; and marched from thence for the North Western Army on the same day. The balance of the companies were to rendezvous at Newport on the 17th inst. It is with pleasure we state, that the patriotism of the people had augmented the companies that rendezvoused at the Crossing to nearly double their original number. The company from Mercer, commanded by Captain McAfee was above 150 strong; and none of the other companies were much inferior. The regiment is not short of 1200 men. We have heard in the course of the present week from various parts of the state, and have much pleasure in stating, that the spirit of Volunteering is very great. There can be no doubt, but that 3 or 4000 Mounted men will take the field with his Excellency Gov. SHELBY. Fayette itself, will turn out three or four complete companies. In this last appeal to the citizens of Kentucky, her patriotism and character will be fully supported. Under the experienced chief who heads them, our citizens we believe, will give a good account of the tawny sons of the forest, and their base instigators.
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Frankfort, Kentucky
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August 21
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Five companies of the Mounted Regiment met at Great Crossings on Sunday last and marched to the North Western Army. Remaining companies to rendezvous at Newport on the 17th inst. Volunteer numbers doubled companies at Crossings; Mercer company over 150 strong. Regiment totals over 1200 men. Statewide volunteering strong, expecting 3000-4000 mounted men under Gov. SHELBY. Fayette to provide three or four companies. Aimed at fighting tawny sons of the forest and instigators.