Register of letters received

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of a register of incoming correspondence with date of receipt, sender's name, file number assigned, addressee's name, place and date of writing, where filed, and one-line summary of the contents.
Title
Register of letters received
Quantity
0.2 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B0312
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by date of receipt of correspondence.

Administrative History

The Surgeon General was appointed by the governor pursuant to Chapter 398, Laws of 1854. He received correspondence from various personnel affiliated with the New York State military, including volunteer units.

Scope and Content Note

This register of incoming correspondence gives the following information: date of receipt, sender's name, file number assigned, addressee's name, place and date of writing, disposition (where filed), and one-line summary of the contents. Letters were numbered consecutively, starting with "1" each calendar year.

The register serves as an index to series A4104, Incoming Correspondence Received from Medical Officers of New York State Volunteer Units, for the years 1865 and 1855 only.

Other Finding Aids

Alphabetical name index to senders and names of persons mentioned in the summaries at fore of volume.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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