1861

Victor, J.N., fl. 1861

Broadside

Title: Death to Traitors!

Recruitment broadside for John Sherman's Brigade's 65th Ohio Regiment, created by Recruiting Lieutenant J.N. Victor. Printed on dark blue paper. Announces that "In this, her hour of need, your country asks assistance. Patriots and Freemen! will you refuse?" Says he is prepared to enlist a company of men from Erie and Lorain Counties with headquarters at Milan, Ohio. Wants three-year recruits or to enter for the duration of the war. Regiment is at Camp Buckingham near Mansfield, Ohio. Says regular army officers to lead the regiment. Headquarters over Edridge's Store, Milan, Ohio.

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