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Civil War Infantry
Twenty Third Infantry
TWENTY-THIRD REGIMENT INFANTRY.
" While there's leaves in the forest and foam on the river, The Union, despite them, shall flourish forever. "
The 23d, which had its rendezvous at East Saginaw was filled by volunteers from the 6th Congressional district, comprising the counties of Clinton, Shia-wassee, Genesee, Gratiot, Saginaw, Tuscola, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Bay, Iosco, Alpena, Chippewa, Marquette, Houghton, Ontonagon, and a few others-not organized.
Colonel David H. Jerome of Saginaw, was selected by Governor Blair as commandant of camp, who had charge of its recruitment and organization, which he most successfully accomplished.
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