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Michigan Flags of the Civil War
Flags of Michigan
This is the origin and history of this part of the motto, and it is all there is of it. The word "Tuebor" ("I will defend") has reference to the frontier position
of the State of Michigan. She lies close to the British territory, and on her devolves the defense not only of her soil, but also of the States south and east and west of her. She is the northern guard of the Union, and she says upon the shield, "I will defend" the frontier against all enemies. In this view the word has a beautiful and brave significance, and should never be changed while our position is thus in the fore front of exposure.
The eagle over the top of the coat of arms evidently symbolizes the superior authority and jurisdiction of the United States, to which authority our State has ever proved herself truly loyal.
I am glad to know that you are putting into pamphlet form the record of the flag's history, and trust that the colors of the Union and those of the Peninsula State will always in the future, as in the past, be joined, peacefully blending with each other, and may God long preserve this Commonwealth, and the union of the States.
Truly yours,
D. BETHUNE DUFFIELD.
Civil War
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