Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-04
RICHMOND LIGHT DRAGONS.
Do A-lI, NE,E

RlcuMoSp. Nov, 23d, 1919.
DEAR SIR Al the request %. number III ladies' oil this
CITY have the honor their behalf TO present von ana
your gallant corps beautiful banner which accompanies
This note could not well have been called TO perform 4
more pleasing task felt that had exactly the qualities ior
it, than that of representing those whose influence an good
men acknowledge whose charms none are insensioe ana
without whose sympathy and "mnisierng care man
would really know enjoyment OF rclei 4fo'i pam III l'
life in besowing upon yo; and your corps TESTIMONIAL oi
.H merit sTf the s Ee dg
country--thc emblem OF her honor faith and freedom 10
the brave alone be entrusted; and hei daughters "lo
love none but the brave commit il 10 your Keeping i
proud testimonial and dearly will il be priced for know
well your gallant corps and much OF the pleasure whch e
occasion brings TO me- sipn9s from Inc a'i ta "l'
This high mark admiration and confidence Is bestowed
il confidence the most aterin ad inspiring, because II Is
not ONLY the confidence OF those whose purity hpes purify
in those whom thcy confde but it confidence bestowed III
advance 1t the ardy payment OF nara earn
ed debt but il is the generous beStomal OF warm ana IN
pusve natures assuming that the object IS worthy oi every
kind thought and lofty attribute which is bestowed upon ~
The generosity of the donor doubles The obligation ol the
donee Who fores such confidence, takes his place by the
aide of the recreanl knight who rccoils from the lists
in which warriors contend This You and your gallant
cops can never do. None have been more prompt
Than the Cavalry ot Richmond 10 rally around the flag
of their country when il assaulted ana 10 40 hoho
TO its defenders upon every proper occasion, >ne o'.
ready the public OF domestic foe than they IN
the first assault of Britain upon our flag, the cavalry OF
Richmond rushed 10 the and upon the SANDY sioe Vi
the Chesapeake, they found ready 10 defend H. sco
every prvao and careless OF every thing but me honor OF
that flag and the discipline and eicelcy oi the corps III
the war OF S2 they found again III The ied ana ~
a later period domestic threatened The peace OF
the country and the torch liz the for the ruthless asss
sim they again found promptly in the field OF South
hnpton confront the Toe. 1t has been not less p,ol
10 do honor others who have done honor to the nag
When announced that the good The gallant me Nec
rabie Lafayette about visit this coury-When '
heart of The whole nation bounded with iioo o, WI"
light at prospect bcholding, greeting, thanking e
countrys bencactor elriend c"mpanlon co-aoore' % @
immortal Washington par'cipaior IN MS IONS u
dangershe assistant in his ,Iiumphs and
who though not bone bone or flesh OF our e''
inspired hy the immortal spirit that hoiy loNe"'
and Justice which marked and moved our gallant ioe'e
who threw himself all armed Tor me eoniI'
and confronted foes nor laid aside his armour 'i u
shout Of victory rang the memorable feo wc
bazoned on this banner, and prociaimeu u ."u na
been permitted behold that great sprit OF me Mee
hemisphere; that great and good man all VINO d Geen oc
MED the privilege bowling down and rendering me homage
of warm hearts and spirits the deverer OF their con
trv; TO him who alone Of all men, used power only for his
counys good and laid down. lest his example should De
preceden, through which danger and e' 10 the
State, might creep I'M when all who had never seen wash
ingon felt If they afflicted with an rrraraoe loss
vet felt as II the affection about 10 be removed ana
bounded the though, of seeing hearing greeting MN VINO
stood next to Washington his friend and conirade-tle Rich
ond Cavalry again appeared in full equipment and taking
the name Of tho aayotte Guard they marched TO the hal
lowed field Of Yorktown 10 greet aud honor him. on the an,
niversay Of the memorable day (which made and proclaimed
us a nation'-the 10Th OF October, 1874.
With how much ardour and constancy good order ana ds-
cpne regardless Of all pvatons they performed their duy
can bear testimony of their officers In all these
things il is bur Just say they found Jealous co-opeatos
in the volunteer companies of Richmond who have all
saantry and the prompess with which they have mot eve
~ call upon them To that last and memorable scene-lo
that glorious field OF York your flag reters-we ii also IN
cuicatss death TO all tyrants II means presume ali
male tyrants None and especially soldier would he en-
peced 10 raise his against ,ha, other yrant CT whom
y true soldier Knight Her power though rcsstless and
apoc exercised with such grace and sweetness that
would have il less and reversing maxim which ap
to other yrants submission that tyrant is service To
God and loyalty the throne the highest merit Of the proud
republican. Hostility 10 every other tyan with equal
ordo 1DrOci death
will be the fate Of every tyan who would Cypress our
country II once he Your charge" BY command
S 81 sSs bs bsn, banner To better hands could moi be
entrusted the fields OF Florida and the appreciation OF all
your commanders and comrades in the army will
Skilled the defence, and brave sSul with all
the sensbiy appreciate such gilt and courage
fend it, fall ts foot il be captured am
by any equal force, And II summoned 10 surrender IT, your
guard will Gid old guard of Napoleon under
the gallant Cabronn and glorious old chic! did
on the field o. Bueaa Vista We know how die, but
surrender
With the cordial desire FOR the prosperity and contin
ued efficiency OF the corps under your command and high
personal esteem and regard for yourself
am, your friend,
JAMES LYONS.
To Carr. C. c. Toaxlss, OF Richmond Ligh, Dragons.
RIcHMoND Nov 25th 40.
DEAR SIR lit is with the profound sensibility that
acknowledge At hands the a,,ering gift OF the ladies
Of this city.
The beautiful flag willis, il commentaries the most glo-
Yous In national history will be received by the
gallant company, which have the honor command
Hproud testimonial of that confidence which is the amb
ton of every soldier to inspire.
In the name Of the Richmond Light Dragons tender
through you 10 our fair friends Of the city, united thanks
and TO yourself our admiration for the manly and fat
tering terms in which you were pleased TO their
wishes. | am, sir, with high regard,
four obedient servant.
c. @. TOMPKlNS,
Captain Richmond Light Dragons
JAMES Lyons, ESQ., Richmond