On the recordJune 29, 1862
Thus reenforced our gallant Army will be enabled to realize the hopes and expectations of the Government and the people.
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Executive Order—Call for Troops
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Feb 9, 1865
Induced by a dispatch from General Grant, I join you at Fort Monroe as soon as I come.
Feb 7, 1865
Complaint is made to me, by Vermont, that the assignment of her quota for the draft on the pending call is intrinsically unjust, and also in bad faith of the Government's promise to fairly allow credits for men previously furnished.
Jan 8, 1865
I transmit herewith the letter of the Secretary of War, with accompanying report of the Adjutant-General, in reply to the resolution of the House of Representatives dated December 7, 1864.
Dec 18, 1864
In case the quota or any part thereof of any town, township, ward of a city, precinct, or election district, or of any county not so subdivided, shall not be filled before the 15th day of February, 1865, then a draft shall be made to fill such quota or any part thereof under this call which may be unfilled on said 15th day of February, 1865.
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