Civil War proclamation, 1861.

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Civil War proclamation, 1861.

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Handwritten proclamation issued by Governor Alexander Randall asking Wisconsin residents to volunteer for military service at the beginning of the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation on April 15, 1861 asking for 75,000 militia to serve for ninety days in order to suppress the rebellion of Southern states. The next day (April 16) Governor Randall issued his proclamation asking Wisconsin residents to comply with the federal government's request. The governor also asked that citizens of Wisconsin put aside differences and become united in suppressing the rebellion and that they remain orderly during the crisis. The proclamation was signed by Governor Randall and Secretary of State Louis P. Harvey, and stamped with the Official Seal of Wisconsin. A typed transcription of the proclamation was completed by WVM staff and is included in the collection.

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