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Thomas, Lorenzo (1804-1875) [General Orders regarding a resolution to encourage enlistments in the regular army and volunteer forces]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03619.01.12 Author/Creator: Thomas, Lorenzo (1804-1875) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Printed document Date: 7 July 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 17.4 x 14.1 cm. Order a Copy

Thomas, Adjutant General, issues orders intended to encourage military participation by offering payment to new and renewed enlistments and to those successful in recruiting new enlistments.

Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875

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