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August 6, 1861
Daily Intelligencer
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Col. Anansell, appointed Colonel of Cavalry, visited the city to organize a regiment, having received five companies and expecting to complete it soon. He is praised by Washington county press and recommended by Gen. Hill as a brave officer.
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Col. Anansell, who has been appointed a Colonel of Cavalry, and authorized to organize a regiment to serve in that arm of the service, was in the city yesterday. He has already received five companies, and hopes soon to have the regiment complete. He is going into the work with great vigor. Col. Anansell is highly spoken of by the press of Washington county, and from what we know of him, we are quite sure he will make a brave and efficient officer. We understand he was appointed on the recommendation of Gen. Hill.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Cavalry Regiment
Military Appointment
Col. Anansell
Washington County
Gen. Hill
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Anansell
Gen. Hill
Where did it happen?
Washington County
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. Anansell
Gen. Hill
Location
Washington County
Story Details
Col. Anansell appointed Colonel of Cavalry to organize regiment, has five companies, praised as brave officer on Gen. Hill's recommendation.