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 . original members and by jounger men. Capt. J. , who originated the idea of the tour of 79, was elected Cap-tain when the command was first reorganized.* December 16th, the Battalion assembled at the Armory in fulluniform with overcoats, to take part in the public reception ofGeneral U. S. Grant, on his return from his tour around the parade consisted of over 7,000 troops,
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 . original members and by jounger men. Capt. J. , who originated the idea of the tour of 79, was elected Cap-tain when the command was first reorganized.* December 16th, the Battalion assembled at the Armory in fulluniform with overcoats, to take part in the public reception ofGeneral U. S. Grant, on his return from his tour around the parade consisted of over 7,000 troops, many from New Jerseyand Delaware, United States Army and Marines took part in thedemonstration. It was said to be the finest display ever made inthis City. An immense civic procession followed the troops. May 26th, 1880, being the 67th Anniversary, the Battalion assem-bled in full uniform and made a street parade in honor of the day,they were out in full strength. On Sunday. May 29th, the Battalion having received an invita-tion from the Old Guard of New York, to visit that city on Decora-tion Day, and form one of the companies of the Red, White and ?See Octo. 11, 1911. for dedication of 1880 VISIT TO NEW YORK CITY 289 Blue Battalion, iu the Decoration Day ceremonies, they assembled,and took the train for that City, and were met at the ferry by adetachment of the Old Guard, who escorted them to the AstorHouse, where the freedom of the house was extended for one enjoying these civilities the line of march was taken up to thequarters at the Metropolitan Hotel. On the march from the ferryno music was played, it being contrary to law for bands to play onthe streets on Sunday. The Battalion was then dismissed untilMonday morning. At 9 oclock on the morning of the 30th. the Battalion marched tothe place of formation of the Red, White and Blue Battalion, whichconsisted of the Albany Burgess Corps, Red Uniforms, Old Guardof New York, White Uniforms, and State Feuc
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