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10 Websites for Michigan's role in the Civil War
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ton on May 13, 1861, arriving there three days later.
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<!-- BODY --> Michigan Answers the Call to Arms
The surrender of Fort Sumter on April 15, 1861, was startling news throughout the country, and Michigan soon received the President's call for volunteers. The state was asked to furnish one regiment of infantry fully armed, clothed, and equipped to aid the federal government in suppressing the rebellion. Although the state treasury was not in a condition to meet this request, subscription made the necessary amount available; ten companies were at once mobilized.
As The War Continues
On July 2, 1862, the War Department assigned Michigan a quota of 11,686, as part of the proclamation for 500,000 men. The regi |
Michigan in the Civil War
Image of Union marching together
10 items | 9 visits
10 Websites for Michigan's role in the Civil War
Updated on Mar 04, 13
Created on Mar 01, 13
Category: Government & Politics
URL: