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Civil War
EIGHTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
As a result the President made his call on July 2d for 300, 000 men, 11, 686 being the quota of Michigan. Consequently an order was issued from the Adjutant General's office for the raising of six regiments in addition to the 17th already in process of organization, and to this number was subsequently added the 24th regiment.
The following is an extract from the order referred to:
"The governor has confidence in the loyalty, patriotism, and courage of the people that they will cheerfully respond to the President's call,
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