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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:
This series consists almost entirely of duplicate correspondence and special orders dating between May and August 1861. In addition, there are a few items dating from 1862 and one document dating from 1866. These are mainly copies of bills, vouchers and ordnance inventories. The correspondence in this series deals almost exclusively with the organization and supply of volunteer units raised by the state in response to President Lincoln's call for men in 1861.
Creator:
Title:
Duplicate correspondence directed to and received from military offices
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1861-1866
Bulk Dates:
(bulk 1861)
Series Number:
A4130