Regimental muster rolls, 1861.

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Regimental muster rolls, 1861.

Muster rolls of the First to Ninth Infantry regiments, the Milwaukee Cavalry, Berdan's Sharpshooters, and the Fourth Regiment's band, listing each volunteer's name, age, residence, where enlisted, marital status, date of mustering in, and occasional remarks.

0.4 c.f. (2 volumes in flat box)

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