Captain L. J. Glenn, on the part of the ladies of Atlanta, presented the company with a beautiful stand of colors. In doing so he said:
"Captain Cooper, officers and men of the Atlanta Grays: the pleasing duty has been assigned me, by the ladies of Atlanta, to present to you this stand of colors - among whom are the wives, sisters and perhaps your sweethearts of some of your number.... they present you with this beautiful flag, not only as a token of their esteem, but as an offering of the patriotic devotion upon the altar of their country, to cheer and encourage you along the rugged path of duty that lies before you...
Upon that flag there glitters tonight but seven stars. Ere long it will have nine; and among them will be that of downtrodden Maryland, the victim of Gubernatorial treachery... you go to Virginia the representatives of the South - of Georgia - of Atlanta. The ladies have given you this flag, expect every man of you to do your whole duty. Wherever you go, whatever fortunes betide you, their earnest prayers will follow you, for your safety, success and speedy return...
Then, sir, in the name and behalf of the Ladies of Atlanta, I ask you to accept this flag. Take it with you. It may be, that, amid the thunders of artillery, the clash of arms, and the smoke of battle, one glance at it, awakening, as it will, the associations and memories of this hour, and of its fair donors, will renerve your arms, and add fresh courage to your hearts. Then receive it, cherish, protect, defend - and return it. "
