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Union recruitment poster for 1,010 "brave men" to fight in the Civil War, July 29, 1861
Civil War ad reading: 1,010 Brave Men Wanted! I am authorized by Governor Pierpont to raise a Reigment of men to consist of TEN COMPANIES of 101 men each, including officers. When two companies are formed they will be mustered into service and a camp will be established at or near Morgantown, where they will be armed, equipped and drilled until the Regiment is full and ordered into service. July 29, 1861 James Evans.
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