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William Elmer Thorp correspondence, 1846-1868

1861-05-12 William E. Thorpe to Alfred Thorpe Page 2

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called so at present but the name will probably be changed we call it so because almost all the men are what used to form Co. D. 74th Regiment it is called one of the best Companys in Buffalo we had orders to march yesterday and started about 5 O. clock P.M. the whole of the old Military Co. and fire department of Buffalo turned out to escort us down to the depot but you will see the account in the Express probably I will only say Main St. was decorated in Splendid style flags flying from every window Handkerchiefs waving cannon roaring bells ringing and Bands playing making one of the grandest sights I ever beheld we
 
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