DescriptionHistory of the One hundred and twenty-fourth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers in the war of the rebellion-1862-1863; (1907) (14576049648).jpg
Text Appearing Before Image: and citizens. West Chester wasablaze with the Red, White and Blue. The grand old ensignof our nationality floated in ever^ quarter of the town, and asthese flags rippled and rattled in the fresh wind, they seemed tocatch up the glad inspiration of the heans of those over whom theyso gaily floated. The loyal women—may the rich blessings ofHeaven forever descend upon them—were astir in the earlv morn-ing, and they prepared a repast for the brave boys, worthv of theirgenerous and s>Tnpathizing hearts. The market house was aspread from one end to the other, and it bore up such a substantialand plentiful supply of good things as would have e.xciied thepalate of an epicure. The procession, under the efficient Chief Marshalship of Cap-tain William Apple, was quite imposing. It was led by BecksPhiladelphia Brass Band, playing inspiring music—then came theMarshal and his aides, mounted, with citizens on horse-back—thenthe Burgess. School Board, Officers of the Union League, and 4 49 Text Appearing After Image:
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