On the recordAugust 13, 1862
If the old regiments should not be filled up by volunteers before the 1st day of September, a special draft will be ordered for the deficiency.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIf the old regiments should not be filled up by volunteers before the 1st day of September, a special draft will be ordered for the deficiency.
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