Ing, John H., 1819-1901 to Edwin M. Stanton

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GLC#
GLC08406
Type
Documents
Date
2 July 1862
Author/Creator
Ing, John H., 1819-1901
Title
to Edwin M. Stanton
Place Written
Baltimore, Maryland
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 15 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Ing, a Baltimore attorney, offers a plan to bring the Maryland militia into the service of the Union. Indicates that 5,000 volunteers and 10,000-15,000 "Home Guards" could be ready in 30-60 days. Also states that he suggested the same plan to Governor Thomas Hicks after the Battle of Bull Run. Asks for a personal interview and seeks to further serve the government.

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