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Troops for The Civil War
Raising the Troops
In February following, the Legislature expressed in a joint resolution the sentiments of Michigan people on the war question:
That we are unalterably opposed to any terms of compromise and accommodation with the rebels, while under arms and acting in hostility to the gov-' ernment of the Union, and on this we express but one sentiment—unconditional submission and obedience to the laws and constitution of the Union. "
In March, the following preamble and resolutions were passed by the Legislature in compliment to the Michigan soldiers in the field:
American Civil War
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