1861 June 7 Staunton [Virginia]

Headquarters, Va. Forces
Staunton, June 7th, 1861

To Arms! To Arms!!
BRAVE MEN
OF THE WEST!!

Drive back the insolent invaders who insult you by their
presence on your soil. Our little band of Volunteers have
been forced from Phillipa by the ruthless Northern foe led
on by traitors and tories. It is for you now to rally to the field
and AVENGE THE INSULTED HONOR OF WESTERN
VIRGINIA

To-day I send to your assistance a force of Artillery, Cav-
alry, Infantry and Rifles. To-morrow

AN ARMY WILL FOLLOW

sent to your aid by your patriotic President, JEFFERSON
DAVIS, and your noble Governor JOHN LETCHER.

[note symbolized by pointed hand] Arms, Ammunition and Uniforms will be supplied
at your places of rendezvous.

M.G. HARMAN,
Major Commanding.

Michael Garber Harman, 1823-1877, was a Staunton, Va., hotel keeper and stage line operator. Major and Quartermaster of Virginia forces at beginning of war. Lt. Colonel of the 52nd Virginia, in August, 1861. Wounded at McDowell and retired on disability in June 1863. Spent remainder of war as Quartermaster at Staunton. Afterwards president of the Valley Rail Road.
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