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Militia Restructuring and Draft Threat in War Report
The text outlines militia organization plans including enrollment of free white males aged 20 to 45, arms and equipment requirements, and exemptions for government officials. It details regiments, divisions, and districts, with roles for adjutant generals, inspectors, and state-level administration, plus funding, pay, and fines. A political appeal warns of a looming draft and costs to poorer voters, urging opposition to Van Buren’s policy.
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