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Massachusetts in the Civil War]
ONCE MORE TO THE RESCUE!! THE ENROLLED MEN OF PEMBROKE ARE AGAIN REQUESTED TO MEET AT THE TOWN HALL ON SATURDAY EVENING NEXT AT 7 1/2 O'CLOCK TO TAKE COUNSEL TOGETHER CONCERNING FILLING THE QUOTA OF THE TOWN. RARE OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW OFFERED TO ENLIST IN HEAVY ARTILLERY FOR COAST DEFENCE. TURN OUT ALL HANDS PER ORDER OF SELECTMAN. PEMBROKE AUG 18/64
Pembroke [MA], 1864. Manuscript Broadside, 7-3/4" x 9-3/4." Written in ink on lined paper, many words underlined. Old folds a couple of short tears. Docketed on verso, "War Meeting Notice." Good. [offered with] TWO OTHER MANUSCRIPT BROADSIDES, IN SIMILAR CONDITION. One headed, "Notice!" and dated June 7, 1864; the other headed, "Escape the Draft!" and dated July 26, 1864. Worn but complete. Good. These are probably unique survivals of Civil War recruiting efforts in this Massachusetts town.
Bookseller: David M. Lesser, ABAA [Woodbridge, CT, U.S.A.]
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