Pembroke to the Rescue / SOLD

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Pembroke to the Rescue – Inventory Number: DOC 201  August 23rd, 1862 Recruitment Meeting Broadside Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts More Rare than the Printed Broadside Undoubtedly unique handwritten broadside which was tacked to a building calling on the patriotism of young brave men of the town to serve their country and go to war. 136 men from this town served, with 20 having died in the service. PEMBROKE to the RESCUE! A meeting will be held at the Town Hall on Thursday Evening August 28th at 7 ½ Oclock to encourage the enlistment of Volunteers for nine months Hon’l. B.W. Harris of E. Bridgewater and others are expected to address the meeting – Citizens of Pembroke rally to the meeting and bring your wives and friends with you A Draft is close upon us, and if arested, immediate action must be taken – It is hoped a sufficient number of volunteers will enlist, at the meeting, to fill out quota. The services of the Old Colony Brass Band have been secured for the occasion               Per order Pembroke, Aug. 23, 1862 Inventory Number: DOC 201