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Dutchmen in the Civil War |
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This poem was made by a mr. Grootemaat from Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Arise now, vigilant sons of the Netherlands! Citizens of America, Show yourselves to be worthy Follow the example of your fathers, You have chosen this land As your second fatherland, You have sworn loyalty to the Union. Pledged yourself to her in need Arise Batavians! Take up arms Now the fires of insurrection are burning! Do not sleep any longer, Now your fatherland is in need! Rally round the banners of war For the salvation of the Union! |