Letter - State of Wisconsin, Executive Department, Madison, September 19, 1862

Letter from W. H. Watson, Military Secretary to Governor Edward Salomon, to Colonel T. H. Ruger, concerning the consolidation and recruitment of regiments for the Civil War. Watson discusses the challenges of filling old regiments with volunteers and the perceived inefficiency of recruiting officers for established regiments compared to new ones. He inquires whether Ruger's regiment can be consolidated to create room for new companies. The letterhead features an engraving of a tradesman and farmer flanking the Seal of the United States with the motto "Forward," typical of official state stationery, engraved by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York, with ornate script for "State of Wisconsin," "Executive Department," and "Madison." 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• W. H. Watson (Military Secretary)
• T. H. Ruger (Colonel)
• Edward Salomon (Governor)
• Salomon, Edward [1828-1909}

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Military
• Civil War
• Wisconsin
• Government
• Executive Department
• Recruitment
• Regiments
• Madison
• 1862
• Official Correspondence
• Letterhead
• Engraving

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 12