Call for Volunteers in 1847 War with Mexico
A requisition from the President prompts Governor Crawford to ask citizens to raise five Infantry companies and one Mounted Volunteer company, each 90 men including officers elected by the company. Local effort already grows to 30 men. Thomas Walker elected Captain pro tem. The piece also notes political tensions and includes correspondence about California campaigns and troop movements.
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