Resignations of New York State Militia and National Guard officers
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
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Albany, NY 12230
5 cubic feet
Arrangement
Alphabetical by last name of resigner, then chronological by date of acceptance.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of routine records which usually provide the resigning officer's name; rank; unit to which presently attached; reason(s) for resignation; statement of unindebtedness; date; and signature. The disposition of the request is usually noted on either the bottom of the form or its reverse. The series is incomplete; only documents for last names starting with letters A-K are present.
Related Material
Series A4125, Resignations and various claims records, 1861-1890, bulk [ca. 1870-1880], may contain resignations alienated from this series.
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