Bibb-Twiggs County GaArchives News.....The Noble Women of Twiggs March 14, 1862
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Macon Telegraph March 14, 1862
Macon Telegraph 14 Mar 1862 page 2

The Noble Women of Twiggs
One Hundred Cheers for Them!

The 4th of March found not only all the men but a large number of the 
patriotic women of Twiggs, assembled at Marion, for the purpose of responding 
to the requisition made by Gov. Brown for troops for the war.   The quota of 
Twiggs was forty eight men.

The gallant Colonel, Daniel G Hughes, having his regiment in line, made the 
announcement and called for volunteers, when our astute friend, Daniel 
Bullard, Esq., judging other men by his own feelings, slyly made his way to 
the group of ladies gathered near the stand, and suggested to them to fall in 
as volunteers.   No sooner said than done, and the volunteer line was filled 
with a bevy of as beautiful and high souled women as ever made lover's hearts 
beat quickly.   This was too much for the men of Twiggs, and instantly a rush 
was made to fill the ranks, and in a few moments eighty fine, stalwart and 
brave soldiers responded to the call.   We suggest, if another demand is made 
for troops, that "Bullard's trick" shall be played on every muster ground in 
the Confederate States and our word for it there will be no lack of men to 
fill the ranks of our patriot companies.   

Good for Bullard!--better for the women of Twiggs.


Additional Comments:
Daniel Bullard was my gg-grandfather.  Evidently being a wiseacre runs in the 
family.

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