Broadsides

Date1862-05-25

Terms

Broadsides
Paper
Boston

Dimensions33 × 22.84 cm (13 × 9 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mr. Russell H. Kettell (1937)

Object number2006.100

DescriptionCivil War announcement, letterpress on paper. Proclamation by the Governor and Commander-in-Chief/ The wily and barbarous horde of traitors to the People, to the Government, to our Country, and to Liberty, menace again the National Capitol. They have attacked and routed Major-General Banks, are advancing on Harper's Ferry, and marching on Washington. The President calls on Massachusetts to rise once more for its rescue and defense. The whole active Militia will be summonded by a General order issued from the office of the Adjutant-General to report on Boston Common Tomorrow (MONDAY). They will march to relieve and avenge their brethen and friends, to oppose with fiery zeal and courageous patriotism the progress of the foe. May God encourage their hearts and strengthen their arms, and may He inspire the Government and all the people. Given at Head Quarters in Boston, at eleven o'clock, of this Sunday Evening, May 25th, A.D. 1862. John A. Andrew [Andrews]. N.B.....Periodical Dealers are requested to post these bills.