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1
Creator:
New York (State). Bureau of Military Statistics
Title:
Series:
A0389
Dates:
1861-1865
Abstract:
In 1863, the State Legislature mandated that the Bureau of Military Statistics collect and preserve an "authentic sketch of every person from this State who has volunteered into the service of the general government" since April 15, 1861. The six volumes that comprise this series were compiled in partial .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York Military Agency
Abstract:
This register contains names and needs of soldiers who visited the Washington, D.C. office of the New York Military Agency between December, 1863 and May, 1865. Information in the register includes soldier's name, rank, residence, regiment, company, location, date and reason for visit..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Title:
Series:
A4153
Dates:
1858-1863
Abstract:
This series consists of portions of two volumes recording the names of militia officers to whom various types of forms and other printed material were sent by the Adjutant General's Office. Types of records sent include regulations, enlisting orders, Adjutant General's reports, manuals of arms, inspection .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Paymaster General's Office
Abstract:
Chapter 29 of the Laws of 1865 authorized payment of bounties; the regulations and procedures governing their distribution were set forth in General Order No. 6, issued by the Adjutant-General's Office on March 1, 1865. This series provides information regarding bounty payments disbursed accordingly .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Bureau of Military Statistics
Abstract:
These records were used by the Bureau of Military Statistics to document various activities. Most records deal with accounts of the Military Record Fund; administrative expenses of the Bureau of Military Statistics; and organization and equipment and supplies issued to New York State Militia and Volunteer .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Title:
Series:
A4155
Dates:
1862
Abstract:
These two volumes record the names, ages, and occupations of men liable to military duty who lived in Tonawanda and Buffalo's first ward. They also note those individuals who were exempt from the enrollment due to occupation, age, mental capacity, physical fitness, or present military status..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Paymaster General's Office
Abstract:
This volume documents applications for state bounty monies. Each entry in the register provides date application was received; name; company; regiment; bounty claimed; and remarks. The remarks usually consist of brief statements concerning date of enlistment, desertions, dates of previous bounty payments, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Paymaster General's Office
Abstract:
This volume records the names of men who filed bounty claims. Each entry provides name, rank, company, and regiment. No information is provided on the date the claim was filed, amount claimed, or if the claim was awarded. There are no dates contained within the volume but it was probably compiled sometime .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Title:
Series:
A4160
Dates:
1866-1869
Abstract:
This volume records names of United States Colored Troops who filed claims against the United States for back pay and bounties for services during the Civil War. Each entry provides the following information: claim number; name; rank; company; regiment; date of enlistment; date discharged; and date .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Title:
Series:
13725
Dates:
1864-1884
Abstract:
This series consists of a listing of officers and privates in the Howitzer Battery of the Eleventh Brigade, New York National Guard. Information about commissioned and non-commissioned officers include name; date of election or appointment; and remarks on promotion, discharge, or other changes in status. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York Military Agency
Abstract:
This series consists of two bound volumes compiled by Medical agents assigned to the Washington office of the New York Military Agency. The registers date between February, 1865 and September, 1866. Volume one relates mainly to the processing of soldiers' claims for back pay, invalid pensions, or other .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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