From the Richmond Dispatch, 7/26/1864, p.1, c 5

Sent Back to Their Command. – Quite a large number of Irish soldiers, who have been serving out terms of imprisonment in Castle Thunder for various offences committed by them, were yesterday released from confinement and forwarded to their command. They seemed in high glee at the prospect of again tackling on to the invaders of our soil and promise to do good work when the occasion requires.

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