Records of the First New York Light Artillery A0154

Records of the First New York Light Artillery

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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 of correspondence; proceedings relating to courts-martial; descriptive lists; inspection reports; ordnance returns; muster rolls; morning reports; and general and special orders pertaining to the 1st New York Light Artillery. Most records concern subjects such as battery inspections, the replacement of lost or unserviceable equipment, the appointment of officers, the granting or denial of leaves of absence, and various courts-martial on which the unit's officers served.

Creator:

New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Title:

Records of the First New York Light Artillery

Quantity:

1.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1862-1865

Series Number:

A0154

Scope and Content Note

As a whole, the series pertains to the administration of the unit rather than its role in combat. Consequently, most records concern subjects such as battery inspections, the replacement of lost or unserviceable equipment, the appointment of officers, the granting or denial of leaves of absence, and various courts-martial on which the unit's officers served.