Scope and Contents

Reaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the "Riflemen" and the "Blues", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the "Riflemen's" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the "Riflemen's" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.