Proclamation, printed on paper and mounted on linen, appointing Russell A. Alger

Description:

Proclamation, printed on paper and mounted on linen, appointing Russell A. Alger to the position of Colonel in the Fifth Regiment of the Michigan Cavalry Volunteers in 1863, signed by Michigan Governor Austin Blair, Deputy Secretary of State George H. Honse, and Adjutant General John Robertson. The text of the document is as follows: "To all who shall see these Presents, Greeting: Know Ye, That, reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Valor, Ability and Fidelity of Russell A. Alger in the name and by the authority of the People of the State of Michigan, I do hereby appoint him Colonel in the Fifth Regiment, Michigan Cavalry Volunteers, to rank as such from the Twenty Eighth day of February 1863. He is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duties of such office by doing and performing all things thereunto belonging. And I do strictly charge and Require all Officers and Soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders. And he is to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as he shall receive from the President of the United States of America, from the Governor of the State of Michigan, or the General or other Superior Officers set over him, according to the rules and discipline of War. This commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Governor of the State of Michigan, for the time being. In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made patent, and the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand, at Lansing, this Second day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty three and of the Independence of the United States of America the eighty seventh. By the Governor: Austin Blair George H. Honse Dep Secretary of State. Jno. Robertson Adjutant General."

Date Issued:

1863-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

5th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment and Civil War

Subject Name:

Alger, Russell Alexander, Sr., Blair, Austin, Honse, George H., and Robertson, John

Format:

Proclamation

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/B88A082C-9EA8-4750-9908-888949095732