Letter signed Thomas A. Scott, War Department, to Hon. John S. Phelps, Springfield, Missouri, August 8, 1861
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed Thomas A. Scott, Acting Secretary of War, War Department, to Honorable John S. Phelps, Springfield, Missouri. By direction of the President I am authorized to accept from you five (5) regiments of infantry and one (1) regiment of cavalry, for six (6) months, or such longer period, not exceeding the duration of the war, as the respective regiments may be enlisted for. The several regiments to be rady for marching orders within sixty days from this date. You will promptly advice Adjutant General Thomas the earliest day at which your regiments will be ready for mustering, and he will issue the necessary instructions to muster by companies and to enlist his men. Your requisitions for arms and equipment should be made to Quarter Master General Meigs, and General Ripley, Chief of Bureau of Ordinance. Individuals mentioned include John Rodgers Meigs and James Wolfe Ripley. (2 pages), 1861 Aug 8
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