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

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
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.
Title
Adjutant General's Office accounts of State Militia
Quantity
0.3 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
A0861
Creator
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.

Alternate Formats Available

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

A1369Series A1369, Accounts of courts of inquiry and fines and

A4154Series A4154, Record of Militia fines, contain additional records documenting fines levied against members of the New York State Militia.

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