Arrival of the 91st PA in Philadelphia on furlough

Expected arrival

THE NINETY-FIRST PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT.--This regiment, in command of Colonel E. M. GREGORY, will arrive in this city about ten o'clock this morning, at Broad and Prime streets depot. This regiment has proved itself worthy the admiration of all loyal citizens by its many deeds of valor. The announcement of its expected arrival will no doubt attract a large concourse of persons to the depot.

[Philadelphia Inquirer, Friday 8 January 1864, page 8, column 2]

Actual arrival

ARRIVAL OF THE NINETY-FIRST REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS. This regiment arrived at the Baltimore depot, Broad and Prime streets, about four o'clock yesterday afternoon. They numbered about three hundred men, and are under command of Colonel GREGORY. The following are the names of the officers:--Lieutenant-Colonel SINEX, Major LENTZ, Quartermaster, Surgeon, Dr. KNIGHT. After leaving the depot they formed in line, and marched through some of the principal streets of the city. They were escorted by the Henry Guards, Captain JOHN SPEAR, numbering one hundred men; also, Companies C, D and K, Second Union League Regiment. They numbered originally eight hundred and ten men. While on duty this regiment has proved itself to be worthy the confidence of every true patriot.

[Philadelphia Inquirer, Saturday 9 January 1864, page 2, column 5]