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Domestic News
July 31, 1862
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
The Litchfield County Regiment has been numbered as the 19th Connecticut Volunteers, with camp to be laid out in town during the coming week. Colonel Wessells has received his commission, and 300 men are expected in the first week. Sealed proposals for rations are advertised.
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THE LITCHFIELD COUNTY REGIMENT.—This Regiment has received its number, 19th Connecticut Volunteers, and the camp will be laid out in this town some time during the coming week. Colonel Wessells has received his commission, and his Staff will be announced as soon as appointed. We have cheering reports from various parts of the County, and confidently expect 300 men will be put in camp the first week. An advertisement for sealed proposals to furnish the Regiment with rations, &c., will be found in our advertising columns today.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Litchfield County Regiment
19th Connecticut Volunteers
Colonel Wessells
Military Camp
Regiment Formation
What entities or persons were involved?
Colonel Wessells
Where did it happen?
Litchfield County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Litchfield County
Event Date
Coming Week
Key Persons
Colonel Wessells
Outcome
300 men expected in camp the first week
Event Details
Regiment numbered 19th Connecticut Volunteers; camp to be laid out in this town some time during the coming week; Colonel Wessells received commission; Staff to be announced; cheering reports from County