Ralls County MO Archives News.....The Ralls Company of Volunteers May 13, 1847
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Hannibal Journal May 13, 1847
The Ralls Company of Volunteers

On last Saturday at a meeting held in New London, the organization of this 
company was completed and the following officers elected:
Wm. O. Lofland/Lopland -- Captain
Dillard Fike -- 1st Lieutenant
(Honest) John Hawkins -- 2d Lieut.
William E. Jones -- 3d Lieut.
Richard P. Samuel -- Orderly Sergeant
Mr. Snell -- 2d Sergeant
Mr. McKnight -- 3d Sergeant

A respectable citizen suggests the propriety of giving a public dinner to this 
gallant company previous to its departure.

Such a testimonial of our respect is due to the brave men, who are willing at 
the call of their country to forgo the pleasures of domestic life for the 
dangers and hardships of a perilous campaign.

We hope this matter will be attended to.



The perilous campaign referred to the War against Mexico.


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