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New York State Adjutant General's Office Accounts of State Militia


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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 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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Adjutant General's Office accounts of State Militia
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0.3 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1806-1840
Bulk Dates:
bulk 1813-1816
Series Number:
A0861

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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High resolution images of selected original documents in this series are available in State Archives Digital Collections.

New York State Archives Digital Collections

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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