New York State Adjutant General's Office Accounts of State Militia
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Overview of the Records
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Scope and Content Note
The majority of these records are comprised of contracts and correspondence relating to the purchase and repair of military equipment such as weapons and ammunition for use by the state militia. These account listings track the existing and expected stores of such equipment. Accounts largely pertain to the War of 1812 and its aftermath. Later records include assessments of fines on militia units and individuals serving in them, as well as citations of sheriffs.
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Accounts of State Militia, 1806-1840
Related Material
A1369 Accounts of courts of inquiry and fines and
A4154 Record of Militia fines, contain additional records documenting fines levied against members of the New York State Militia.
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