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War of 1812 Michigan. pg.5
ames Witherell, Esquire is appointed to the command of said detachment, and is to be obeyed accordingly.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief,
George McDougall,
Adj. Gen. S. M.
Detachment Orders.
1) DETROIT, 14th May, 1812.
Officers and soldiers of the Detachment !
It is now many years since my sword returned to its scabbard, but it can never sleep there while my arm retains strength to draw it when the liberties of the country are invaded; and I am persuaded that similar sentiments pervade the soul of each officer and soldier of this Detachment.
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