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Troops for The Civil War
Raising the Troops
"Whereas, The citizen soldiers of Michigan have responded cheerfully to their country's call, have never hesitated or faltered when duty prompted or danger threatened, and by their indomitable fortitude under the fatigues and privations of war, their heroic bravery and brilliant achievements upon the battle-field, have crowned themselves with glory, and given to Michigan imperishable renown; therefore,
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan, That,, tendering to them the thanks of the State for their valuable services, we also assure them that while Michigan thus holds them forth as
examples of emulation to the soldiers of other States, she is also proudly grateful to them for the renown which their noble deeds have shed upon her name; and claiming them for her own, she points to them with feelings of maternal pride, and in the language of the noble Roman mother exclaims, 'These are my jewels.
American Civil War
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