When was it published?

May 26, 1877 in Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

Domestic News May 26, 1877

Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment, Military, Arrival Departure

Q: What keywords are associated?

West Point Graduation, Army Officer, Clarksville Return, Military Furlough, End Of Reconstruction

Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee

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What is this article about?

R. D. Read Jr. graduates from West Point Military Academy and becomes a U.S. Army officer on the 14th of next month, then returns to Clarksville on furlough to a warm welcome. The article expresses relief that military rule in the South has ended and Indian troubles are over, sparing him difficult duties.

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Our young friend R. D. Read Jr., completes his career as a cadet of the military academy at West Point and becomes an officer of the United States army on the 14th of next month. He will return to Clarksville on furlough soon afterwards, where he will be warmly welcomed by his many friends. We are thankful that military rule in the South has come to an end before Dodd could be detailed on the ungrateful duty of holding his fellow citizens in subjection, also that our Indian troubles are over and there is no danger of his having to leave his scalp on the Black hills. Welcome home to many friends.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Military Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

West Point Graduation Army Officer Clarksville Return Military Furlough End Of Reconstruction

What entities or persons were involved?

R. D. Read Jr. Dodd

Where did it happen?

Clarksville

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Clarksville

Event Date

14th Of Next Month

Key Persons

R. D. Read Jr. Dodd

Outcome

becomes an officer of the united states army; returns to clarksville on furlough; warmly welcomed by friends

Event Details

R. D. Read Jr. completes his career as a cadet at West Point and becomes an officer on the 14th of next month. He will return to Clarksville on furlough soon afterwards. Thankful that military rule in the South has ended before Dodd could be detailed on holding fellow citizens in subjection, and Indian troubles are over with no danger in the Black Hills.