Orderly Book of the Washington Rifle Corps, 1815-1832.

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Orderly Book of the Washington Rifle Corps, 1815-1832.

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Photocopy of original records kept from 9 June 1815 to 22 Oct 1832 by the "Washington Rifle Corps" of Attleboro, Mass. organized June 9, 1815 and disbanded June 1, 1841. Records include the petition to the Governor and Council to establish the Corps; the Grant, the raising of the Corps, rules and regulations of the Corps; description of the Uniform of the Corps; and record of company meetings with notes of the admission, dismssion and death of members (7 May 1816 to 22 Oct 1832). Includes copies of letters concerning the disbanding of the Corps.

New England Historic Genealogical Society

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New England Historic Genealogical Society

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