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.
Subject: Recruitment
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Trade card advertising recruitment for the Cameron Dragoons, commanded by Col. Max Friedman, and recruiting officer Lieut. Washington Cromelien. The advertisement specifies pay and rations commencing upon enlistment and lists headquarters at the Northwest corner of Sixth and Jayne Streets. Likely published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1861.