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Notice: for recruits to form a company of an independent battalion of cavalry. Men can "avoid the draft and connect themselves with an agreeable branch of the service." Advance pay and bounty promised. Because this is an independent battalion, it has more privileges than other army units. Recruiting office at Independent Engine House, Frederick city. Signed: James W. Virts, Sergeant, Co. A, Cole's Cavalry Recruiting Officer.


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Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: September 2nd, 1863

Page/Column: 3B

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

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