Proceedings regarding the authorization of payment of claims incurred in raising troops during the Civil War
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of proceedings recording the Military Board's decisions to authorize payment of claims to individuals for expenses incurred while raising troops during the Civil War. Information may include date and meeting place, name of claimant, claim number, and amount authorized to be paid. In addition, the proceedings also contain information regarding the purchase of arms by the state.
Title
- Proceedings regarding the authorization of payment of claims incurred in raising troops during the Civil War
Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A4204
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological by meeting date.
Administrative History
The Military Board was created by Chapter 277 of the Laws of 1861. In addition to the Comptroller, it consisted of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Engineer and Surveyor, and State Treasurer. The board was responsible for the initial enrollment and mustering of troops as well as directing the expenditure of funds necessary to supply and equip them. Funds could not be expended unless warranted by the Comptroller.
Scope and Content Note
These proceedings record the Military Board's decisions to authorize the payment of claims to individuals who incurred expenses while raising troops for service during the Civil War. According to the provisions of Chapter 397 of the Laws of 1862, the board was empowered to authorize these payments only after they had been examined by the Auditing Board. The proceedings usually provide the date and place of meeting, name of claimant, claim number, and amount authorized to be paid. In addition to the claims, the proceedings also contain information regarding the purchase of arms by the state.
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