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Overview of the Records

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New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
The series consists of a small quantity of correspondence, reports, rosters of commissioned officers, provision returns, special and general orders, reports, morning reports and related records concerning the Independent Corps, Light Infantry. The regiment, which was also known as the "Enfants Perdu" or "Lost Children," was initially mustered into federal service in 1862. The unit disbanded in 1864 when the enlisted men transferred to several regiments.
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Records
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0.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1862-1864
Series Number:
A0107

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of a small quantity of correspondence, reports, rosters of commissioned officers, provision returns, special and general orders, reports, morning reports and related records concerning the Independent Corps, Light Infantry. The regiment, which was also known as the "Enfants Perdu" or "Lost Children," was initially mustered into federal service in 1862. The unit disbanded in 1864 when the enlisted men transferrred to several regiments.

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