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Alabama. Governor (1845-1847 : Martin). Militia files, 1846-1847.

Title: Militia files, 1846-1847.

The governor is the chief executive of the state whose function is to administer the laws of the state. One of the activities used to accomplish this function is the administering of decisions and actions relating to military affairs and the maintenance of the state militia. This series contains letters, reports, muster rolls, and military orders relating to the militia and military affairs. Topics often discussed include equipment and supplies, formation of companies, election of officers, and troop movements. The muster rolls list the names of the men enlisted in the various county and independent companies. Included are the muster rolls of Sydenham Moore, Captain of the Eutaw Rangers, and John A. Winston, Captain of the Sumter County Volunteers. In 1846 May, President Polk requested volunteers from every state to fight the Mexicans in Texas. As a result of this request, militia units began to correspond with Governor Martin concerning their state of readiness. These letters usually contain the number of troops available and the names of their officers. Included in this correspondence are letters from Major General Joseph Bates, commander of the Sixth Division of Alabama militia; Brigadier General Walter Smith, commander of the 1st Alabama Volunteer Regiment; and Major John J. Seibles, commander of the 1st Battalion of Alabama Volunteers. Also included in this series is correspondence with William L Marcy, Secretary of War.

ArchivalResource: Originals: 0.6 cubic ft. (1 archives box and 3 oversized folders).Copies: 1 microfilm reel.

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