Sketch of the Life Character And Public Services of Oliver P Morton
Sketch of the Life Character And Public Services of Oliver P Morton
Walker, Charles M. (Charles Manning)
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It was poorly suited for a state of war, but such as it was Governor Morton made the most of it. Under it was organized the " Indiana Legion." This constituted a very efficient force for the protection of the border, and rendered valuable service at different times in re- pelling invasions of the State, or suppressing internal disorder. It also constituted a sort of nursery for the army, and became an efficient aid in promoting enlist- Digitized by CjOOQIC STATE DEFENSE AND INTEBNAL TROUBLES. 9...3 meDts. In one of his messages to the Legblature, Gov- ernor Morton said : ^^ To the officers and men of the Indiana Legion the State chiefly owes the immunity she has enjoyed from invasion, plunder, and murder, by the guerillas and marauding bands which have infested many of the adjoining counties of Kentucky. On sev- eral occasions they met the enemy in battle, when they ably maintained the credit of the State, and behaved with that distinguished courage which has characterized the soldiers of Indiana throughout this war." In this as in other respects he showed remarkable foresight in providing for the contingencies of war and protecting the peace and honor of the State.
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