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Recruiting The Regiment: The Erie Regiment

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Terry Rensel

On April 21, 1861 John W. McLane of Erie issued a call for volunteers, for a term of service of three months. In 1859 he had formed the Wayne Guard, a company of volunteers that served as a mostly ceremonial … Continue reading →

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