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Post Rev. War: Volunteer Act of 1807 Broadside

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Post Rev. War: Volunteer Act of 1807 Broadside
February 24, 1807, Volunteer Act of 1807 Broadside, 13" x 8.5", Choice Very Fine. Mindful of the vulnerability of the young Republic, Jefferson called for and received legislation permitting him to "accept" the enlistment of state militiamen in the service of the United States. While Jefferson had considerable military authority as Commander-in-Chief under the Constitution, he had no troops under his direct command until the Volunteer Act of 1807. This Act created and organized Federal defenses - it was funded with the sum of $500 dollars, a meager budget by today's standards. Signed in type at the lower left by TH: JEFFERSON and at lower right by GEORGE CLINTON as Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. Above the Act is printed GENERAL ORDERS signed in type by WM. Donnison as Adjutant General at the Headquarters in Boston, MA, dated November 15, 1808. Under these orders, using the Volunteer Act of 1807 as his authority, Donnison authorizes a detachment of 10,920 militiamen.