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American Civil War
Army Vote
are directed immediately to make and file with the Secretary of State the oath of office as required by law, and on or before the 25th day of October instant to report at the office of the Adjutant General in Detroit, where the necessary poll-books, blank forms, certificates, and instructions, together with copies of the law, will be furnished them. Having been so furnished, the commissioners will immediately proceed to the places where the work assigned them is to be performed. In the performance of their duties they will take the oath of office as the guide, and will do their duty "impartially, fully, and without reference to political preferences or results. " It will be proper for them to carry printed ballots with them for the use of the electors of whatever party; but the act forbids them to attempt in any manner to influence or control the vote of any soldier.
Michigan in he Civil War
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