The employees of the different city newspapers, yesterday, organized into a company for local defence, and were at once attached to the 1st Regiment Va. Reserved Forces, consisting of the Fire Brigade, the City Police, and other city organizations. Mr. Ed Crump, of the Sentinel office, was elected Captain; Mr. John Pizzini, of the Whig, 1st Lieutenant. The company was equipped and armed with minnie muskets at the State armory, and when on parade in the Square, presented a most creditable appearance.
Richmond Whig
May 12, 1864
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