Letter from Governor Clement C. Clay in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, calling for two thousand volunteers "to be placed immediately in the service of the United States" to defend the country against "Indian hostilities" or invasions.
In the letter Clay appeals to patriotism by stressing Alabama's involvement in the current Indian conflict, but he points out that service will probably not be required after the Creek War ends: "Regarding our locality and the numerous Indian population amongst us, no state is more deeply...
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Alabama documents Clay, Clement Comer, 1789-1866; Alabama--Politics and government--To 1865; Cherokee Indians; Creek Indians; Creek War, 1836--Military personnel; Governors--Alabama; Indians of North America--Government relations; Indians of North America--Wars; United States--Politics and government--1783-1865 |
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In the letter Clay appeals to patriotism by stressing Alabama's involvement in the current Indian conflict, but he points out that service will probably not be required after the Creek War ends: "Regarding our locality and the numerous Indian population amongst us, no state is more deeply interested in efficiently defending, against hostilities of either class, than this. Consequently, an appeal to the patriotism and chivalry of Alabama cannot be made in vane. The probability of invasion is remote; and, it is confidently believed, this will be the last occasion, on which a call of this nature will be rendered necessary, whilst any portion of the Indian tribes of the southwest remains on this side of the Mississippi." He then gives instructions for the enrollment of soldiers, the election of officers, and the formation of companies: "Each company will consist of one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign, four sergeants, four corporals, one drummer, one fifer, or bugler, and fifty privates. One half the number of companies may be mounted, and the other half infantry; and the troops, so raised, will be required to serve twelve months, unless sooner discharged." A transcription is included. |
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Q0000031317 - Q0000031322Q31317 - Q31322Letter from Governor Clement C. Clay in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, calling for two thousand volunteers "to be placed immediately in the service of the United States" to defend the country against "Indian hostilities" or invasions.In the letter Clay appeals to patriotism by stressing Alabama's involvement in the current Indian conflict, but he points out that service will probably not be required after the Creek War ends: "Regarding our locality and the numerous Indian population amongst us, no state is more deeply interested in efficiently defending, against hostilities of either class, than this. Consequently, an appeal to the patriotism and chivalry of Alabama cannot be made in vane. The probability of invasion is remote; and, it is confidently believed, this will be the last occasion, on which a call of this nature will be rendered necessary, whilst any portion of the Indian tribes of the southwest remains on this side of the Mississippi." He then gives instructions for the enrollment of soldiers, the election of officers, and the formation of companies: "Each company will consist of one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign, four sergeants, four corporals, one drummer, one fifer, or bugler, and fifty privates. One half the number of companies may be mounted, and the other half infantry; and the troops, so raised, will be required to serve twelve months, unless sooner discharged." A transcription is included.1836 June 211836-06-211830-1839Clay, Clement Comer, 1789-1866; Alabama--Politics and government--To 1865; Cherokee Indians; Creek Indians; Creek War, 1836--Military personnel; Governors--Alabama; Indians of North America--Government relations; Indians of North America--Wars; United States--Politics and government--1783-1865TextCorrespondenceAlabama. Governor (1835-1837 : Clay)Alabama Governor (1835-1837 : Clay) administrative filesRSG00701v5016Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/3689 |
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Letter from Governor Clement C. Clay in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, calling for two thousand volunteers "to be placed immediately in the service of the United States" to defend the country against "Indian hostilities" or invasions. |
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