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[on top of line] once more afloat
Hurra [sic] for the Richardson Guards they are going again
This flag has been hoisted and they are off once again
They will never tarry nor will they wait for the Boat
[on top of line] fighting for
Whilst Thousands are rushing to Liberty and Fame
[on top of the line] hurrah for the name
Then hurrah for the Guards life or death all the same
[on top of line] has been honuored amisht [amidst]truth
The name which they bear is all noble and old
[on top of line] non assured for every inch of thy land
And they will fight as they are able to stand
Then Hurrah for the Guards, there pride is to fight
For there Homesteads, there Liberty[']s, and the Old Southern Land
Hurrah for the Guards of Brave Richardson Land
They are now leaving there homes and the hearts that are dear
The bright sunny south, The land that is right
Let us help them with prayers, For the God of Battles is there
To strengthen them through the dangers of fight
Then Hurrah for the Guards thy leave us to night
Then on brave warriors your homes send you once more,
Fight in all justice, near look back or pause
Near return to the South near again unless in truimph [sic] and fame
You are fighting in honor, and true justice cause.
[on top of line] Richardson Guards Carolina now
Then on brave warriors, your homes send you once more
Fight in all justice, neare [never] look back or stay
She will greet you in praise when you land on her shore
For you fight for her honor, she now sends you away,
Hurrah for the Guards, they fight not for pay
The day is not far distant when youl [sic] come back in prase [sic]
Whith [sic] Banners all flying in Heavens bright sky
Then will your hearts beat, to hear the shouts as they are raised
To the Richardson Guards, who were willing to die
Then Hurrah for the Guard that made Lincon carts fly
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