Military returns, Albany County A0239

Military returns, Albany County

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

These are primarily inspection returns and muster rolls of militia units in Albany County after the Revolutionary War. Also included are: copy of orders to Captain Jacob Lansing (1781) and account of expenses (1783); and bills on account of Captain Abraham Verplank (1783).

Creator:

New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Title:

Military returns, Albany County

Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1781-1814

Bulk Dates:

(bulk 1806-1814

Series Number:

A0239

Scope and Content Note

Most documents included in this series are inspection returns, delinquent returns, letters, and accounts of the 136th Regiment, 31st Brigade, New York State Militia (Albany County). Among the documents are two statements of several Shakers objecting to being summoned for militia duty.