Domestic News May 13, 1813

Virginia Argus

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military, Arrival Departure, Social Event

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Richmond Rifle Company, Norfolk And Petersburg Volunteers

Q: What keywords are associated?

Richmond Rifle Company, Military Departure, Volunteers Dinner, Farewell, Troop Embarkation

Richmond, Virginia

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The Richmond Rifle Company departed on Saturday evening after a dinner hosted by the Norfolk and Petersburg Volunteers, who accompanied them to the wharf amid heartfelt farewells and cheers from spectators.

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The Richmond Rifle Company left this on Saturday evening. On that day they were invited to a soldier's dinner by their comrades, the Norfolk and Petersburg Volunteers, who, after the repast, accompanied them down to the wharf, from whence they embarked.—There was something in the manner of these young soldiers taking leave of each other beyond the mere civility of military etiquette. They had been allotted to the same regiment, and soon contracted an intimacy and social intercourse with each other, which, for the short time they remained together, united their hearts in the bonds of friendship.—At parting, therefore, their salutations were exchanged with sincerity and feeling, each regretting the separation about to take place.—They were cheered at their departure with reiterated huzzas from the multitude of spectators who crowded the wharves.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Arrival Departure Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Richmond Rifle Company Military Departure Volunteers Dinner Farewell Troop Embarkation

What entities or persons were involved?

Richmond Rifle Company Norfolk And Petersburg Volunteers

Where did it happen?

Richmond

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Richmond

Event Date

Saturday Evening

Key Persons

Richmond Rifle Company Norfolk And Petersburg Volunteers

Event Details

The Richmond Rifle Company left this on Saturday evening. On that day they were invited to a soldier's dinner by their comrades, the Norfolk and Petersburg Volunteers, who, after the repast, accompanied them down to the wharf, from whence they embarked. There was something in the manner of these young soldiers taking leave of each other beyond the mere civility of military etiquette. They had been allotted to the same regiment, and soon contracted an intimacy and social intercourse with each other, which, for the short time they remained together, united their hearts in the bonds of friendship. At parting, therefore, their salutations were exchanged with sincerity and feeling, each regretting the separation about to take place. They were cheered at their departure with reiterated huzzas from the multitude of spectators who crowded the wharves.