New York Militia account book 1802-1814 New York Militia account book

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New York Militia account book 1802-1814 New York Militia account book

The New York Militia account book is a volume of financial and personnel records for a voluntary militia based in New York City between 1802 and 1814. Abraham Varick, the record keeper, documented the militia members and their payments for subscriptions and other expenses.

1 volume

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6390946

William L. Clements Library

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New York (N. Y.)

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The New York Militia account book is comprised of financial records for a volunteer militia based in New York City. The book spans the years 1802 to 1814, though, since it contains legacy records from an "Old Account Book," the militia was likely established earlier than 1802. In the early 19th century, each state maintained compulsory and voluntary militias to protect against foreign attack and to uphold domestic order. The volunteer militias were often called "uniformed militias" ...

New York (State). Militia

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Levies were special regiments recruited under provisions of the legislature which entitled recruits to plots of unappropriated land. From the description of Levy certificates issued record book. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617529 ...

Varick, Abraham.

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