When was it published?

October 27, 1865 in The Jeffersonian Democrat

Domestic News October 27, 1865

The Jeffersonian Democrat

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New York March, 110th Colored Artillery, Troop Parade, Civil War Returnees

Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

On the 17th, the 110th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery, numbering 1,900 men, marched up Broadway in New York, preceded by a brass band, in overcoats, knapsacks, and white gloves, drawing enthusiastic applause from thousands of spectators.

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No more imposing spectacle has been presented to the citizens of New York since the commencement of the return of our soldiers, than on the 17th, in the march of the 110th U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery up Broadway, preceded by a brass band of an equal number, all colored. The regiment, numbering 1,900, in overcoats, knapsacks, and white gloves, marched in solid column with a steadiness and regularity that drew most enthusiastic plaudits from the thousands of spectators that lined each side of the street.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Celebration

What keywords are associated?

New York March 110th Colored Artillery Troop Parade Civil War Returnees

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

The 17th

Outcome

drew most enthusiastic plaudits from the thousands of spectators

Event Details

No more imposing spectacle has been presented to the citizens of New York since the commencement of the return of our soldiers, than on the 17th, in the march of the 110th U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery up Broadway, preceded by a brass band of an equal number, all colored. The regiment, numbering 1,900, in overcoats, knapsacks, and white gloves, marched in solid column with a steadiness and regularity.