Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of affidavits submitted by individuals to a board, created by legislation of 1862, to validate claims
and determine the sums due to regiments or members of the militia for clothing and equipment lost or destroyed in the service
of the United States since April 16, 1861. Claims were to be paid only if neither the individual nor his regiment or company
received compensation for the items claimed, which had to be originally provided at his own expense.
Creator:
Title:
Affidavits of claimants for clothing and equipment lost or destroyed while in the service of the United States since April
16, 1861
Quantity:
0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1862
Series Number:
A4115