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1870 Gen. McDowell Orders Army to New York City for Election Day to Keep Peace

1870 Gen. McDowell Orders Army to New York City for Election Day to Keep Peace

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    Description

    Printed "Special Orders, No. 220", headed
    "Headquarters Department of the East, New York City, November 5, 1870"
    , by command of Brigadier General Irvin McDowell (Civil War General thrashed at First Bull Run), ordering troops from various forts in NY & Ct. to come to New York City on Nov. 7th, "prepared for armed service", for the purpose of keeping order during the State Elections to be held on November 8th, noting that they are
    "to aid the U.S. Civil Officers in the execution of their duty in enforcing the U.S. Laws, and it cannot be too strongly impressed on them that the duty they have to perform is one of exceeding delicacy, and of the highest importance, and that it may depend largely on their fidelity, and good conduct, that peace is maintained.", and further notes that "They will be held in readiness for service at, literally, a moment's notice; and from the time of their arrival not a man will be allowed to leave the building, on any account, or, for any purpose whatever, unless under a commissioned officer!".
    Scarce. It was anticipated that there would be violence in New York City on that election day, and General McDowell, commanding the Dept. of the East, with his Headquarters there, is taking precautions to prevent such outbreaks.
    Measures approx. 8" x 10".
    Small nick at left edge, small edge tear at left edge, normal folds.
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