Examples of ballots and related voting records issued by Union states to soldiers during the 1864 presidential election
Series Number
A4131
Summary
This series consists of printed tickets, legislative laws and proceedings, one state canvass, and circulars pertaining to the 1864 presidential election contested between Abraham Lincoln and George B. McClellan. The printed tickets usually provide the names not only of the presidential candidates but also of candidates running for various local offices and presidential electors.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of Military Statistics
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Duplicate correspondence directed to and received from military offices
Series Number
A4130
Summary
This series consists almost entirely of duplicate correspondence and special orders dating between May and August 1861. In addition, there are a few items dating from 1862 and one document dating from 1866. These are mainly copies of bills, vouchers and ordnance inventories. The correspondence in this series deals almost exclusively with the organization and supply of volunteer units raised by the state in response to President Lincoln's call for men in 1861.
Creator
New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Telegrams received and sent by the Governor's Office
Series Number
A4149
Summary
This series consists of original and duplicate telegrams pertaining to military matters received and sent by Governor Edwin D. Morgan's office, including telegrams received from and sent to President Lincoln and members of his cabinet and staff. It is not exactly clear how the Adjutant General's Office came into possession of these records, though they may have been acquired by the Bureau of Military Statistics.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of Military Statistics
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.