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THE PRESENTATION OF THE SECOND FLAG OF THE REGIMENT, LOUISVILLE JOURNAL, NOVEMBER 26, 1862

THE FLAG PRESENTATION TO THE FIFTEENTH KENTUCKY INFANTRY -- The elegant flag prepared by the loyal ladies of the city for the Fifteenth Kentucky infantry was presented to the regiment last evening through Colonel Forman.  Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the attractions elsewhere, and the short notice given, a large and very respectable party of loyal ladies and gentlemen assembled in the Circuit Court room at the Court House at eight o'clock to witness the interesting exercises.  The flag, which was of the finest silken fabric, embroidered with gold and appropriately inscribed, was presented by Edwin S. Craig, Esq., who alluded in eloquent terms to the eminent services that had been rendered by the regiment to the cause of the Union.  The beautiful emblem was received by Col. Forman, the youthful guardian of the 'orphan regiment,' who replied in modest terms to the flattering eulogy passed upon the corps which he represented.  Col. Forman will leave the city this morning to rejoin his regiment, and will bear with him to his gallant comrades this beautiful offering of the loyal ladies of Louisville.

Louisville Journal, November 26, 1862