Cappanousic, Gloucester Co.,Va., August 30, 1861.
I have just returned on a visit from Gloucester Point.
An immense crowd gathered there to-day to witness the presentation of a most beautiful flag to the Gloucester Light Dragoons from the patriotic ladies of this county.
It was a beautiful blue banner, bearing on one side the coat of arms of Virginia, and on the reverse the words ‘"From beauty's hand to valor given. "’ Major Thomas S. Taliaferro presented it in behalf of the ladies, and in a few patriotic remarks explained the motives which induced them to make such a presentation.
Mr. John T. Bray accepted, in behalf of the Troop, (of which he is a member,) and in a short and eloquent address assured them that they would stand by that ‘"bright, blue banner," ’ until their last man expired; and the several toasts were responded to by Capt. Jeff. Pope, Major Early of Alabama, John.
T. Seawell, Major T. S. Taliaferro, Lieut. Clopton, Capt. Garrett, and Professor Hogg. Jackson. This text is part of:
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The Daily Dispatch: September 11, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. September 11, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
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