One hundred years with the State Fencibles : a history of the First Company State Fencibles, Infantry Corps State Fencibles, Infantry Battalion State Fencibles, and the Old Guard State Fencibles, 1813-1913 . beautiful pictures executed by him-self and set in costly gold cases, handsomely ornamented, rep-resenting the Father of his Country, General Washington; andour esteemed fellow-citizen. Col. James Page, intended to be pre-sented to the Company of State Fencibles, for the purpose oftesting their skill in target firing. The admirable finish of thesetwo pictures, and the correct resemblance o
One hundred years with the State Fencibles : a history of the First Company State Fencibles, Infantry Corps State Fencibles, Infantry Battalion State Fencibles, and the Old Guard State Fencibles, 1813-1913 . beautiful pictures executed by him-self and set in costly gold cases, handsomely ornamented, rep-resenting the Father of his Country, General Washington; andour esteemed fellow-citizen. Col. James Page, intended to be pre-sented to the Company of State Fencibles, for the purpose oftesting their skill in target firing. The admirable finish of thesetwo pictures, and the correct resemblance of features, deservedlyreflect great credit upon the superior workmanship of Mr. Barrattand stamp him as first in the art of painting in this city. TheGallant Colonel is taken with his scarlet uniform, whichmaterially improves the beauty of the picture; added to which theclose fitting and upright collar, the bland smile and the loftybrow, all taken together present quite an imposing and militaryappearance. The following is the inscription on the back ofeach picture: This picture of Col. James Page, was presented to the StateFencibles, by Lieut. Robert J. Park, January 1st, 1846. * See Medals page 1846 TENDER OF SERVICE—DECLARATION OF PEACE 85 On October 29th, the Corps took part in the funeral escort andinterment of Commodore Stephen Decatur, U. S. N., at St. Peters,Third and Pine Streets. November 9th, a musket from the field at Resaea de la Palmawas presented by Capt. R. B. Macy, U. S. A.; on the same eveningCaptain Macy and Lieutenant Crittendon, U. S. A., were electedHonorary members. November 23rd, the use of the Armorj was granted to ladiesAvho were raising a fund for the erection of a monument to thememory of Capt. Nathan Hale. A contribution was also made bythe Corps. On December 18th, in anticipation of a second call for troopsfor the war it was resolved to tender the services of the Company,which was done, and the roll sent to Harrisburg, but the early end-ing
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