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WASHINGTON GUARDS
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WASHINGTON GUARDS. The Washington Guards were organized in May, 1859 and formally offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the Herald read:
This company is filling up rapidly with recruits. Last night a meeting was held, at which quite a number
were enrolled. The company meets tonight for drill and to receive recruits. Parties who joined the
company last evening are requested to meet for drill tonight.