Robert S. Edwards Papers - August 2nd, 1861

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Document Type: Authorization to recruit

Author: Col. James H. Perry and Lt. Irving M. Avery
Date: August 2nd, 1861
Place: Brooklyn, New York

Physical Description: Ink on paper; 1 page (25 x 20 cm.) on 1 folded sheet

Number: MSN/CW 1004-03

Transcribed by: Jeremy Kiene and George Rugg, 2006

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Head Quarters "Continental Guard."
Brooklyn Aug 2d 1861

To whom it may concern

Be it Known, that reposing special confidence and trust in the integrity. honor, and loyalty, of the bearer, Lieut Robt S. Edwards, we have authorized him to recruit men for the Continental Guard.
He is hereby commended to the confidence, and co-operation of all who honor our flag, and desire the perpetuity of our Union

By Order

J. H. Perry
Col. Commanding.

Irving M. Avery
Acting Adjutant

Transcription last modified: 26 Sep 2006 at 11:33 AM EDT

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