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Franklin County: Alexander K. McClure to Eli Slifer, August 6, 1862

Summary:
McClure writes that all the newly enlisted men from the county want to be placed in the same regiment.

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A. K. McClure, August 6/62

August 6th

Chambersburg

Dear Sir

I am not well and not able to be out of the house today. I may not get to Harrisburg until the beginning of next week. We shall send you five, and probably six if all companies this week and our citizens are earnestly desiring in common with our gallant volunteers, that they should be put in one regiment. The promptness of our [unclear: county] certainly merits this [unclear: respect]

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for the wishes of our men. I hope indeed that you will give this matter attention in time.

Truly thine

AKMcClure

Honorable Eli Slifer