Muster in and muster out rolls, 1898-1899.

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Muster in and muster out rolls, 1898-1899.

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Rolls for the 1st-4th Infantry Regiments indicating name, rank, age, physical description, birthplace, and occupation; date, place, and by whom enrolled and mustered into service; valuation of horses and equipment; marital status; name and address of nearest kin; travel distance from residence to rendezvous; and remarks.

1.6 c.f. (8 v.)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6842625

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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