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…a fine looking General

Memphis Daily Appeal
Tennessee
May 10, 1861

From the New Orleans Crescent.

Pensacola, May 4.–. . . To-day has been a day for reviewing all companies stationed at Pensacola by General Bragg; we were formed and ready for inspection at 11 o’clock, A.M., and as our music began the flag of the Crescent Rifles was fluttering in the breeze (as it is the flag of the regiment.) Every eye was riveted upon its inscription, semper peraum (always ready.) As soon as the music was through, General Bragg was presented to the different companies; he is a fine looking General. . . .

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