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Regimental Orders for 34th Connecticut Militia


William Belden III (associated with)
1815 (Earliest/Latest dates)
Paper, Ink
7 7/8" W 11 3/4" L
Orders written to Capt. Elijah Reed, commander of the 6th Infantry Company, 34th Connecticut Regiment Militia
Orders read: "In pursuance of the Regimental orders you are hear by Ordered to and directed to appear at Aaron Hyatt's Inn Keeper in Wilton on Thursday the 23rd at 8 o'clock in the morning with your officers, non Commissioned officers and munitions belonging to your company armed and equipped as the law directs for inspection. The commissioned officers...appear in uniform with side arms."
Written on August 21st, 1815 by Lieutenant Colonel William Belden, Commandant of 34th Regiment.
Courtesy of Samantha & John Reznikoff
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