| From the Charleston Mercury |
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| November 6, 1863 |
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| Departure of the President |
| At Half past seven yesterday
morning the President left the residence of Governor Aiken, for the
Northeastern Depot. He was accompanied by Generals Beauregard, Gilmer
and Jordan, Colonel Alfred Rhett and several officers of the staff,
the whole party being escorted by the Charleston Light Dragoons, and
Captain Skinner's troops of Dunnovant's regiment. On arriving at the
depot the President was greeted with cheering from the crowd gathered
to witness his departure. A new and handsome car, lately constructed
at Florence, under the supervision of the master mechanic, Mr. Henry,
and of Mr. Solomons, had been provided for his accommodation. *** |
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