New York State Military Board Descriptions and Explanations of the Second Comptroller Pertaining to War Claims Against the State A4158

New York State Military Board Descriptions and Explanations of the Second Comptroller Pertaining to War Claims Against the State

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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:

The Military Board was responsible for the initial enrollment and mustering of troops as well as directing the expenditure of funds necessary to supply and equip them. This unbound volume deals with claims filed against the state for expenses incurred in the organization, equipment, and subsistence of troops at the beginning of the Civil War. Essentially this series is a compilation of explanations describing claims against the state as well as listing the amount being claimed.

Creator:

New York (State). Military Board

Title:

Descriptions and explanations of the Second Comptroller pertaining to war claims against the state

Quantity:

0.1 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:

1861

Series Number:

A4158

Arrangement

Numeric by voucher number.

Administrative History

The Military Board was created by Chapter 277 of the Laws of 1861. In addition to the Comptroller, it consisted of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Engineer and Surveyor and State Treasurer. The board was responsible for the initial enrollment and mustering of troops as well as directing the expenditure of funds necessary to supply and equip them. Funds could not be expended unless warranted by the comptroller.

Scope and Content Note

This unbound volume deals with claims filed against the state for expenses incurred in the organization, equipment and subsistence of troops at the beginning of the Civil War. It is not entirely certain what specific office created this series, but informational content suggests that it may have been compiled by the Military Board, of which the Comptroller was a member.

Essentially this series is a compilation of explanations describing claims against the state as well as listing the amount being claimed. Entries within the series provide voucher number and claimant's name. Remarks describe various types of documents filed, nature of the claim, and occasionally a statement as to whether a claim should be disallowed.