On the recordMay 27, 1862
You are also authorized to form a permanent corps of artificers, organized, officered, and equipped in such manner as you may prescribe;
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presidency.ucsb.eduYou are also authorized to form a permanent corps of artificers, organized, officered, and equipped in such manner as you may prescribe;
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