[Proclamation from the Governor of Rhode Island]
16 March 1864
Smith, James Youngs, 1809-1876
Signed in type by Rhode Island Governor Smith. Co-signed in type by Rhode Island Secretary of State John R. Bartlett. Proclamation says a further draft of 200,000 men has been ordered by the president. Hopes the quota can be filled by voluntary...
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