Memorial to the United States Senate and House of Representatives, circa 16 December 1843–12 February 1844, Draft
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of mobs, keep the public peace, and protect the innocent from the unhallowed rages of lawless bandittis that escape Justices on the western frontier: and also to preserve the power and dignity of the union.
<*> Sec. 3 4. And be it further ordained, that, for all Services rendered in quelling mobs and preser[v]ing the public peace, the said shall be under the same regulations, rules laws and pay as the troops of the .
<Sec. * And be it further ordained that the officers of the Army are hereby required to obey the requisitions of this Ordinance.>
Memorial to the United States Senate and House of Representatives, circa 16 December 1843–12 February 1844, Draft
ID #
7677
Total Pages
26
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Handwriting on This Page
William W. Phelps
Thomas Bullock
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