The Civil War Draft in Vermont
Sample Draft Notice
Sample Draft Notice
Form 39.
Provost Marshal's Office,
_____ State of ________
_________________186__
To
Sir:
You are hereby notified that you were on the _____ day of _____________ 186__
legally drafted in the service of the United States for the period _______________, in
accordance with the provisions of the act of Congress, "for enrolling and calling out
the national forces, and for other purposes," approved March 3, 1863. You will
accordingly report, on or before the ________________________________, at the place of
rendezvous, in ______________________________, or be deemed a deserter, and be subject
to the penalty prescribed therefore by the Rules and Articles of War.
Transportation will be furnished you on presenting this notification at _________
________________________, on the __________________________________________, or at the
station nearest your place of residence.
_____________________________
__________ Provost Marshal
_______, Dist. Of ______________