Daily Constitutionalist
Augusta, Georgia, May 2, 1861
Mr. Editor: Old Talbot [County] is doing her whole duty in this emergency. She has already raised two companies with their full complement of men, and a third is rapidly being formed. Capt. Curley’s company took up the line of march for your city last Friday, which was the most interesting time I have ever witnessed in our town. Mrs. Baxter made a beautiful flag for the company, which was presented to the company with an eloquent speech by Judge Warrell. After which, Rev. Mr. Atkinson made a very touching speech, and presented to the company a Testament apiece, which were a donation from Mr. Couch. The company was then marched to a splendid table, where they feasted themselves upon the many luxuries which was spread before them… The company is constituted of the very best material, and the flag which has been entrusted to their care will never be disgraced.
J. R. A.