Text reads as follows: "The War Committee of the County of Washington, Appointed by the Governor, met at Fort Edward, on the 16^th inst., for the purpose of taking active measures for putting Washington County’s quota of troops into the field. On motion, it was Resolved, that the people of the county be requested to meet in Mass Meeting, at ARGYLE, On Tuesday, the 22d Inst., at 11 O’’Clock A.M. to take effective measures to secure the prompt enlistment of our quota of the troops to be raised under the call of the President/ Citizens of Old Washington! Rally once more for this Patriotic purpose. Come one, Come all! And let us reason together…."

Superb Civil War collectible of Ft. Edward and Washington County, NY.

Dated, Ft. Edward [NY], July 16^th 1862. Measures 17.5 x 23.5", mounted on white card and framed in period wooden frame measuring 19.5 x 25", with contemporary paper backing and hang-wire. The piece is lightly yellowed, w/light water soiling in lower left corner. Exhibits fold-marks, with slight cracking along the vertical fold. Else VG.