General Orders ... May 12, 1812 ....
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- Harrisburg PA: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1812
Harrisburg PA: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1812. First Edition.. As issued.. Very good; old folds; some modest toning.. Small folio. 4 pp.
The State of Pennsylvania was required to draft 14,000 men into the militia to fulfill its quota for conscription under order of Congress. The document offered here has six closely printed paragraphs justifying the draft. In addition there is a detailed break down of the draftees for artillery, cavalry, riflemen, and infantry.There were to be 16 divisions broken down by brigade all detailed in the document.
The State of Pennsylvania was required to draft 14,000 men into the militia to fulfill its quota for conscription under order of Congress. The document offered here has six closely printed paragraphs justifying the draft. In addition there is a detailed break down of the draftees for artillery, cavalry, riflemen, and infantry.There were to be 16 divisions broken down by brigade all detailed in the document.
Details
Title
General Orders ... May 12, 1812 ....
Author
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - WAR OF 1812
Binding
As issued.
Condition
Very Good
Publisher
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Harrisburg PA
Date
1812
Edition
First Edition.