Andrew, John A. (John Albion) (1818-1867) [Broadside warning against recruitment fraud]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02251 Author/Creator: Andrew, John A. (John Albion) (1818-1867) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Broadside Date: 10 February 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 75.5 x 14.4 cm. Order a Copy
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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