From the Richmond Examiner, 5/25/1864
THE CADET CORPS IN RICHMOND. - The fine corps of Cadets from the Virginia
Military Institute, Colonel Smith commanding, reached this city on Monday
evening, fresh from the victorious encounter of General Breckinridge with Seigel,
and bivouacked in Capitol Square. They were attended by the Armory Band, and
yesterday evening gratified a large number of visitors and spectators by an
exhibition of their unsurpassed drill. After drill they were reviewed by
Governor Smith, who, from his portico, welcomed them to Richmond, and paid them
a glowing tribute for their gallantry and devotion as exhibited in the victory
over Seigel in the Shenendoah Valley. At the conclusion of the Governor's
remarks, President Davis appeared and addressed the Cadets, welcoming and
thanking them for the part they had played in the struggle for liberty.
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