Mobile Register

June 18, 1861

Page 2

 

            The Augusta constitutionalist says: “We are pleased to learn that the Irish volunteers of this city have been chosen as the banner company, or color guard, of the Fifth Georgia regiment of volunteers, now stationed at Pensacola.  The colors are those presented to the company in this city just previous to their departure, and are in hands worthy to carry them on to the field of battle.”

 

[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]