New York State Soldiers' Depot. Board of Managers.

At the directive of Governor Horatio Seymour, the Soldiers' Depot was established by Special Order No. 151 issued by the Adjutant-General on March 31, 1863. Originally styled the New York State Soldiers Home, the depot was to be "a place of rest and relief for the sick and wounded, furloughed and discharged soldiers belonging to the State of New York who shall have been, now are, or may hereafter be engaged in the United States service while being transported to and from their homes..." The Board of Managers was composed of the Adjutant-General, Inspector General, Quartermaster General, and Surgeon General.

From the description of Proceedings and reports, 1863-1864. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 83588141