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                                                            MOUNTAIN CITY, Dec. 11, 1859.
    The Military meeting was held according to call. S. B. Thompson was called to the Chair, and A. Miller elected secretary. A list was opened, and over a hundred persons enrolled. It was unanimously declared that the name of the company shall be the "Rocky Mountain Rangers," after which the following officers were elected:--
    Captain--John H. Kehler.
    1st Lieutenant--J. J. Storms.
    2d Lieutenant--A. Miller.
    3d Lieutenant--R. E. McBride.
    1st Sergeant--George McLean.
    2d Sergeant--Henry Pheger.
    3d Sergeant--W. Norwood.
    1st Corporal--W. C. Cozens.
    2d Corporal--H. B. Eighmey.
    3d Corporal--W. H. Goble.
    Inspector of Arms--Wm. W. Atkins.
    Quarter Master--W. H. Norton.
    Surgeon--S. B. Thompson.
    A set of bye-laws for the government of the company were offered and adopted.
    It was agreed that this company keep up a regular organization, and protect each other in their rights of property in the coming spring; and to resist any attempt at an unlawful or unjust taxation.
    After which the meeting adjourned to meet again on Sunday next at 2 o'clock P. M.                                                                     A. MILLER, Secretary.

Source:

Unknown, "Military Meeting," Weekly Rocky Mountain News, Denver, Colorado, Wednesday, 21 December, 1859, Page 2.