New York State Inspector General's Office Letter Book
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.5 cubic feet
1 volume
Arrangement
Chronological by date of letter.
Scope and Content Note
This oversized volume contains mainly copies of outgoing correspondence generated by the Inspector General's Office. There are also copies of special and general orders, some incoming correspondence, and reports directed to or issued by the Inspector General's Office.
The correspondence, orders, and reports contained within this volume clearly reflect the duties of the Inspector General's office as specified in the General Regulations. Of particular concern to this office was the inspection of the various armories, arsenals, and military storehouses; the inspection of military property issued to National Guard units; and the auditing of accounts. On the whole, this letter book pertains to matters dealing with the state's National Guard and not with volunteer units raised during the Civil War.
Related Material
A4100 and
A4103 Copies of Correspondence Forwarded from the Governor's Office, contain additional Inspector General's correspondence.
Other Finding Aids
Available at Repository
Alphabetical name index in front of volume.
Custodial History
These records were created during J.T. Miller's tenure as New York State Inspector General.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.