Andrew, John A. (John Albion), 1818-1867 [Broadside warning against recruitment fraud]

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GLC#
GLC02251
Type
Broadsides, posters & signs
Date
February 10, 1862
Author/Creator
Andrew, John A. (John Albion), 1818-1867
Title
[Broadside warning against recruitment fraud]
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 75.5 cm, Width: 14.4 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Issued by Andrew as Governor of Massachusetts. Warns citizens against enticement into other state militias. Says "they can expect no aid from the authorities of Massachusetts in any embarrassments in which they may find themselves." Mentions some Massachusetts units that need replacements. Below the warning is a reprint of correspondence between Governor Andrew and the Baltimore headquarters of Major General John A. Dix, who was trying to deal with the problem of fraudulent enlistments. Image of the state seal of Massachusetts at the top of document.

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