Volunteers wanted, 52 able-bodied and robust Men are wanted to garrison Fort Constitution, 1862 March 22

Collection Name:

Broadside Collection - Military, 1861-1869

Title:

Volunteers wanted, 52 able-bodied and robust Men are wanted to garrison Fort Constitution, 1862 March 22

Creator:

Davidson, James, 1801-1874

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2018.018

Object ID:

2018.018

Date:

1862/03/22

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 broadside ; 14" x 11"

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Broadside advertising for volunteers to garrison Fort Constitution in New Castle, NH, dated March 22, 1862. The captain commanding Fort Constitution was James Davidson (1800-1875), who had served at Fort Constitution since 1823. Governor Ichabod Goodwin appointed Davidson as captain on May 9, 1861. The broadside asks for 52 able-bodied and robust men to protect the fort. The men would serve for three years unless discharged earlier, and once the company ranks were full, the men would be mustered. Requirements were that the men must be between 18 and 40 years old. For their service, they would receive pay, rations, and clothing, the same as other New Hampshire militia volunteers.

Subjects:

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , Recruiting and enlistment

Locations:

Fort Constitution, New Castle, NH
New Castle, NH

People:

Davidson, James, 1801-1874

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item