MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL [MEMPHIS, TN], August 27, 1861

The Whann Rifles.—This is the name of a military company of Frenchmen, from New Orleans, which has been in our city a few days, en route for Missouri. The company is under the command of Capt. L. Ledrowski, a Polander, and is composed of about seventy-two, stout, ablebodied men; many of whom have been in the service for thirteen years, eight in Europe and five in the United States. On Sunday evening, escorted by the French Guard, of this city, the Whann Rifles paraded our streets and were presented with a beautiful Confederate flag by the former company. For the honor of a salute and three vivas in front of our office we tender our heartiest thanks. We predict that the Whann Rifles will make their mark whenever they shall come in contact with the enemy.