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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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In Charleston on November 16, several volunteer military corps offered their services in response to the President's requisition for actual service and were accepted by the Governor. Units include the 2d Troop of the 1st Squadron of the 8th regiment of cavalry (Capt. Geddes), German Fusilier Company (Capt. John Strobel), Rangers (Capt. Somersall), Irish Volunteers (Capt. Phelan), South-Carolina Volunteers (Capt. Moses), and Charleston Rifle Corps (Capt. Prioleau). The Artillery detachment is expected to offer, and Hon. John Ward has volunteered.
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We are informed that the following Corps have offered their services as volunteers under the new requisition from the President for actual service, and have been accepted by his Excellency the Governor.
2d Troop of the 1st Squadron of the 8th regiment of cavalry, commanded by Captain Geddes;
The German Fusilier Company, commanded by captain John Strobel;
The Rangers, commanded by captain Somersall;
The Irish Volunteers, commanded by captain Phelan;
The South-Carolina Volunteers, commanded by captain Moses;
The Charleston Rifle Corps, commanded by captain Prioleau;
It is certain also, that the detachment of the Artillery will also offer.
The hon. John Ward, major commandant, has also volunteered his services, which are also accepted.
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Charleston
Event Date
November 16
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services offered and accepted by the governor.
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The following Corps have offered their services as volunteers under the new requisition from the President for actual service, and have been accepted by his Excellency the Governor: 2d Troop of the 1st Squadron of the 8th regiment of cavalry, commanded by Captain Geddes; The German Fusilier Company, commanded by captain John Strobel; The Rangers, commanded by captain Somersall; The Irish Volunteers, commanded by captain Phelan; The South-Carolina Volunteers, commanded by captain Moses; The Charleston Rifle Corps, commanded by captain Prioleau. It is certain also, that the detachment of the Artillery will also offer. The hon. John Ward, major commandant, has also volunteered his services, which are also accepted.