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The Daily Dispatch: May 28, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Lexington Cadets — Presentation of a flag. (search)
ast evening the recipients of well-deserved honors at the hands of the State authorities. At about half-past 6 o'clock they marched into Capitol Square, headed by Smith's band, and were drawn up in line on the avenue fronting the Governor's mansion. They bore with them their tattered colors, which waved triumphantly through the battle in the Valley, and which were soon to be replaced by a new and handsome flag. Governor Smith, General Bragg, and General E. L. Smith (of the Institute) soon made their appearance in front, and the Governor unfurled a flag of blue silk, bearing the State arms of Virginia, which he presented to the Cadets with appropriate remGeneral E. L. Smith (of the Institute) soon made their appearance in front, and the Governor unfurled a flag of blue silk, bearing the State arms of Virginia, which he presented to the Cadets with appropriate remarks, in which he told them that he placed implicit confidence in their ability and determination to defend it. The flag was gracefully received by the color bearer. The corps was then reviewed by General Bragg, who seemed much pleased with its fine soldierly bearing. After this the Cadets marched to the east front of the Washing