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Troops for The Civil War
Raising the Troops
Third District—Robert J. Barry, of Ann Arbor; headquarters at Jackson.
Fourth District—Norman Bailey, of Hastings; headquarters at Grand Rapids.
Fifth District—Charles M. Walker, of Lapeer, afterwards of Adrian, who was succeeded by William M. McConnell, of Pontiac; headquarters at that point.
Sixth District—Randolph Strickland, of St. Johns; headquarters at Flint.
The rendezvous for the reception of drafted men was established at Grand Rapids, and was placed in charge of Gen. S. G. Champlin, formerly of 3d Michigan, and remained under his command until disability caused by wounds rendered his continuance on duty impossible. He was relieved by Col. Norman J. Hall, of the 7th Michigan, who was in turn relieved by Col. Charles H. Town, 1st Michigan Cavalry.
American Civil War
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