Annual militia returns, 1875-1912.

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Annual militia returns, 1875-1912.

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This series consists of oversized returns that provide information on the composition of the State Militia, including the Florida State Troops and the Florida National Guard from 1875 to 1912. The format of the returns varies slightly by year, but generally includes a listing to the state's general and staff officers, along with a statistical summary of the units in the militia and their strength. Correspondence and related materials are included with some of the returns. The series does not contain records for every year.

0.50 cubic ft.1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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