Scope and Content: Pursuant to federal act of July 4, 1864 and state General Order 27 of July 14, 1864, Massachusetts Gov. John Andrews appointed Provost Marshal Major Joseph M. Day to oversee southern recruiting to prosecute the war against the Confederacy.  The provost marshal’s duties were to receive daily reports of recruitment activities, correspond with municipal officials regarding city and town quotas, and report to the governor on a weekly basis. The federal Draft Act of 1863 allowed the practice of employing substitutes, and provost marshals were involved in matching individuals purchasing substitutes with corresponding recruits. Five assistant provost marshals were appointed for specific southern recruiting locations.
Arrangement: Arranged by serial no
Notes: After the war, when the post of Provost Marshal had lapsed, the Adjutant’s General’s Office had custody of these records
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