1864 October 8: Draft Exemptions, and ‘Old Abe’ Donated to the State

Originally posted on The Civil War and Northwest Wisconsin:

The following two articles appeared in the October 8, 1864, issue of The Polk County Press.

Exempting Drafted Men.

It is important that people should know and act upon the information that, when the draft is made in a sub-district, it should not stop, but rather stimulate, recruiting therein. The circular from the Provost Marshal General’s office, dated Sept. 15th, and issued respecting this draft, contains the following paragraphs :

“I...