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Columbia Democrat And Bloomsburg General Advertiser
Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
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Daily reports to the Provost Marshal General in Washington indicate the Civil War conscription will yield fewer than 100,000 men. Officials warn more must be raised unless Union victories accelerate, urging provost marshals to maintain efficient operations.
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Daily telegraphic reports are now being made to the Provost Marshal General, at Washington, of the number of men obtained by the conscription, so that an approximation of the final result can be made. It is not thought that the number will exceed one hundred thousand. Men at Washington, who are in position to speak knowingly, say that unless the Union successes continue rapidly there must be more men raised. So let the Provost Marshals keep wheels of chance well greased and in smooth running order.
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number of men obtained estimated not to exceed one hundred thousand; more men may need to be raised unless union successes continue rapidly.
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Daily telegraphic reports are being made to the Provost Marshal General in Washington on the number of men obtained by conscription, allowing an approximation of the final result. Officials in Washington indicate that additional men must be raised if Union successes do not continue rapidly, advising provost marshals to keep operations smooth.