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Isaac O. Best, History of the 121st New York State Infantry, Chapter 1 121st New York Volunteers (search)
Chapter 1: the organization of the 121st New York Volunteers
20th Senatorial District
State and County Committees appointed by Governor
townships in which companies were raised
camp Schuyler
muster of regiment
When on July 2, 1862, President Lincoln issued the call for 300,000 men, the war for the Union had reached such proportions, and the military situation was so critical, that the patriotic enthusiasm that had characterized the organization of the volunteer army in 1861 no longer availed to procure the troops necessary to fill the quota required from the State, and a systematic and earnest effort was necessary.
This effort developed in two directions: first, to fill up the older regiments with recruits; and second, to organize new regiments, one in each Senatorial District.
Under the latter plan the 121st was recruited in the 20th Senatorial District comprising the two counties of Herkimer and Otsego.
To supervise the organization of the regiment, Governor Mor