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The Chico Emergency, March 1877

Back up support was rendered by members of the Chico Guard during the month of March, 1877. The Guardsmen actually performed guard and patrol duty, although they had been
mustered and armed to assist local authorities, if required, while a number of prisoners were being removed from Chico to Oroville for trial.

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