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The War of 1812
The Governor having been an officer in the American Revolution at once saw the necessity for a military organization in the Territory, and without delay took measures to enroll the militia. His action in the matter is found in the following proceedings taken from an official record made in 1805, and under the dates as therein given.
September 10, The Governor, as commander-in-chief, directs the following organization:
1st. A regiment of infantry of eight companies from all parts of the Territory except the District of Erie, to be known as the first regiment. (The Erie District embraced all south of Huron river, Monroe county.)
Michigan
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