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Clark, Edward, fl. 1877 Proclamation to the People of Texas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09280 Author/Creator: Clark, Edward, fl. 1877 Place Written: s.l. Type: Broadside Date: 26 August 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Recruitment Broadside by Governor of Texas: "You require no appeal to animate your patriotism.... Then should every man be up and doing. If you want a speedy peace, you must be prepared to conquer it."

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