When was it published?

May 9, 1871 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News May 9, 1871

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Jenkins, Col. Herbert, President

Q: What keywords are associated?

Maryland National Guards, Mount Vernon Visit, Military Parade, Civil War Veterans, Col Jenkins

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

The Fifth Regiment of Maryland National Guards from Baltimore, commanded by Col. Jenkins, will arrive in Washington tomorrow morning for a marching salute to the President, then proceed by steamer to Mount Vernon for a few hours' visit. The 350-strong unit, in old gray uniforms and armed with new breech-loading muskets, includes Civil War veterans from both sides. This is their first parade since Col. Herbert's retirement.

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MILITARY VISIT TO MOUNT VERNON.—The Fifth Regiment of Maryland National Guards, of Baltimore, Col. Jenkins commanding, will arrive in Washington at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning, and after giving the President a marching salute, will take the steamer Vanderbilt at 11:30 a. m. for a visit of a few hours to Mount Vernon, passing this city about noon. The regiment will start 350 strong, with their old gray uniform, white belts, knapsacks and blankets rolled, and one day's rations. They are armed with their new breech-loading muskets, and among the rank and file there are men who fought on both sides during the late civil war. The parade will be the first since the retirement of Col. Herbert, who until recently had been in command from the organization of the regiment. The steamer Arrow will transport the regiment from the Vanderbilt, lying in the channel, to the Mount Vernon wharf.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Maryland National Guards Mount Vernon Visit Military Parade Civil War Veterans Col Jenkins

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Jenkins Col. Herbert President

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

To Morrow Morning

Key Persons

Col. Jenkins Col. Herbert President

Outcome

visit of a few hours to mount vernon

Event Details

The Fifth Regiment of Maryland National Guards, of Baltimore, Col. Jenkins commanding, will arrive in Washington at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning, and after giving the President a marching salute, will take the steamer Vanderbilt at 11:30 a. m. for a visit of a few hours to Mount Vernon, passing this city about noon. The regiment will start 350 strong, with their old gray uniform, white belts, knapsacks and blankets rolled, and one day's rations. They are armed with their new breech-loading muskets, and among the rank and file there are men who fought on both sides during the late civil war. The parade will be the first since the retirement of Col. Herbert, who until recently had been in command from the organization of the regiment. The steamer Arrow will transport the regiment from the Vanderbilt, lying in the channel, to the Mount Vernon wharf.