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Troops for The Civil War
Raising the Troops
Resolved, That the Governor be and he is hereby required to forward a copy of the foregoing preamble and joint resolution to each of the regiments and batteries of Michigan soldiers now in the field. "
An act was passed by this Legislature authorizing the payment by the Quartermaster General of $50 State bounty from March 6th, 1863, which was continued until November 20th following. The Legislature also legalized the action of the townships, cities, and counties in raising bounties for volunteers.
In compliance with a recommendation of the Governor, the Legislature generously appropriated $20, 000 to assist sick and wounded soldiers in the field, and likewise to aid those in the State, and in payment for services of agents to properly carry into effect the measure.
American Civil War
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