1863 Civil War Draft Proclamation from the Governor of Wisconsin, Civil War

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1863 Civil War Draft Proclamation from the Governor of Wisconsin, Civil War
An original copy of the 1863 draft proclamation from the governor of Wisconsin explaining details of the draft under President Lincoln’s call for 300,000 volunteers. Gov. Edward Salomon explained he wanted all citizens “fully and definitely advised concerning the proportion of men required from this State…and information of regulations adopted by the Government…” The proclamation talks about the raising of the 35
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Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and notes each new recruit will be paid as well as the first installment of of the 2 enlistment bounty and an additional premium of . The proclamation is printed on both sides of one sheet of paper. Measures 7 ½ by 9 inches and is dated 24 October 1863.
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