Ledgers pertaining to bounties authorized by Chapter 184, Laws of 1863, 1863-1866 (bulk 1863-1864).

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Ledgers pertaining to bounties authorized by Chapter 184, Laws of 1863, 1863-1866 (bulk 1863-1864).

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Three oversized volumes record bounty payments disbursed by the Paymaster General's Office between 1863 and 1866 as authorized by legislation of 1863.

1 cu. ft. (3 volumes)

New York State Archives

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New York (State). Military Dept.

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New York (State). Paymaster General's Office

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Chapter 184 of the Laws of 1863 and Chapter 29 of the Laws of 1865 authorized the payment of bounty monies by the state. This register was most likely compiled by the Paymaster General's Office on February 28, 1865 directed this office to supervise the payment of bounty claims. Further filing procedures were outlined by the Paymaster General in Circular No. 1 issued on March 1, 1865. From the description of Register of men claiming bounty money due, [ca. 1865-1868] (New York State Ar...