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Troops for The Civil War
Raising the Troops
Our troops are now led by tried and victorious Generals, leaving nothing to be desired in that direction. Conquering Union armies are in the very midst of the Confederacy, progressing steadily towards the final victory. Let the people of the country stand firmly by the lawful Government, and they can safely meet what is to come. '"
Although authority was given by the Governor to take advantage of the provisions of the order referred to, so far as it related to recruiting in rebel States, he did not approve nor encourage this mode of raising soldiers for the Union armies, and did not authorize the payment of the expenses of agents. The result was that Michigan did not embrace the opportunity to place in her gallant regiments the class of men contemplated, although it may be here stated that several Eastern States were hasty in embracing the opportunity, by
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