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Pioneers in Jersey City

More Union Troops in Gray On May 3, 1861 President Lincoln called for 42,000 extra army volunteers for a three year enlistment. (On April 15th the president had requested 75,000 army volunteers for a three month term of service.) 150 … Continue reading

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