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I have now a city organization of about 100 men organized into companies, so that in case of an attack here I would have something tangible to lay hold of and make a fight.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “I have now a city organization of about 100 men organized into companies, so that in case of an attack here I would have…”
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Dodge describes his preparations for potential conflict by organizing local men into companies.
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