Military papers, 1796-1804.

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Military papers, 1796-1804.

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These papers document the military affairs of the state and Governor James Garrard's role as commander-in-chief of the Kentucky militia. Included are appointments, commissions, lists of newly elected officers, election certificates or returns, recommendations and nominations, resignations, letters by individuals declining appointments, regimental returns (indicating strength of the militia), and correspondence relating to matters of regimental boundaries and the strength, organization, structure, and composition of the militia.

1.2 cubic ft.

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Kentucky. Militia

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Historical note: In 1792 the Kentucky General Assembly established the Kentucky Militia. The act required that all white males between the ages of eighteen and forty-five be enrolled in the militia, form companies, and participate in several musters each year. These companies could be called to active duty by the governor in case of war, insurrection, or danger to public safety. In 1860 the militia was reorganized into the State Guard, the Enrolled Militia, and the Militia of the Reserve. ...

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