General and special orders, 1876-1896.

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General and special orders, 1876-1896.

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Handwritten general and special orders issued by governors and adjutant generals about such matters as supplies for local militia units, appointments and resignations of officers, inspection of local militia units, pay of governors' military secretaries, and other topics.

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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