The Marylanders were pleased.
The
Maryland veterans who took part in the unveiling ceremonies were delighted beyond measure with the hospitable reception they received in this city.
The visitors from
Virginia's sister State reached
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the city on a special car at 11 in the morning and left at 6 in the afternoon.
They left their coach at
Elba and immediately joined in the procession.
When
General Fitz Lee saw
General Steuart, the commander of the
Maryland veterans, with whom he is well acquainted, he exclaimed in his characteristic way: ‘Well, I declare!
I believe that if all of you
Maryland fellows were to die except one, that fellow would come down here with a brass band to take part in the unveiling of a Confederate monument.’
The visitors, accompanied by their magnificent band, partook of a big banquet in the main hall of the
Exposition building, and while here they were introduced to the daughters and neices of
General Hill.
The
Maryland band gave the distinguished Southern ladies a beautiful serenade, which was gracefully acknowledged.