. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865 [electronic resource] . ■^m£4^ i. THE NEW POST OFFICE. 2. BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA Both used as barracks and headquarters of the Provost. 217 militia had been created, and this body stood ready to respond at anytime to the call of the Governor of the Commonwealth, for servicewithin the State or beyond the borders. The authority of the Governorto call upon these troops was based upon the following provisions of theState military law: Section i.—The militia of this Commonwealth may be called into service bythe Governor thereof in case of a rebellion or
. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865 [electronic resource] . ■^m£4^ i. THE NEW POST OFFICE. 2. BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA Both used as barracks and headquarters of the Provost. 217 militia had been created, and this body stood ready to respond at anytime to the call of the Governor of the Commonwealth, for servicewithin the State or beyond the borders. The authority of the Governorto call upon these troops was based upon the following provisions of theState military law: Section i.—The militia of this Commonwealth may be called into service bythe Governor thereof in case of a rebellion or an actual or threatened invasion ofthis or any neighboring State, but no part thereof shall be detained in service at anytime longer than three months, under the mere requisition of the Governor, with-out the direction of the President of the United States. Section 2.—Whenever any part of the militia of the Commonwealth shallbe required for the public service by the President of the United States, if noparticular description of troops shall have been required, the Gove
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