. . . paraded around town under command of Major Purcell, of the 16th regiment. Both regiments were out, and presented a very soldierly appearance. This was their first parade in town, and was decidedly creditable to them. The immediate occasion of this display was the gratifying news from the South which electrified the hearts of all in camp.
– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Wednesday Morning, February 19, 1862, p. 1
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