Military returns, Albany County

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
These are primarily inspection returns and muster rolls of militia units in Albany County after the Revolutionary War. Also included are: copy of orders to Captain Jacob Lansing (1781) and account of expenses (1783); and bills on account of Captain Abraham Verplank (1783).
Title
Military returns, Albany County
Quantity
0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
A0239
Creator
Scope and Content Note

Most documents included in this series are inspection returns, delinquent returns, letters, and accounts of the 136th Regiment, 31st Brigade, New York State Militia (Albany County). Among the documents are two statements of several Shakers objecting to being summoned for militia duty.

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