Scrapbook, 1816-1852.

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Scrapbook, 1816-1852.

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Scrapbook kept by Col. Thomas De Voe containing manuscript and printed regimental orders, notes, bills, and invitations, 1816-1853, mostly addressed to the 115th Regiment of the New York State Infantry under the command of Col. Israel Purdy. Volume also includes orders, correspondence, minutes from officer's meetings, and other documents concerning the controversial 1825 reorganization of the battalions and regiments of the 1st New State Brigade, the threatened mutiny of the officers of the 3rd regiment, detachment of Capt. Alexander Ming, Jr., from the 3rd Regiment, and the arrest of Major Matthew Lane for neglect of duty. Additionally present are military fife and drum band and musician's contracts and various orders and printed announcements concerning the 8th Regiment of the New York State Miltia.

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Ming, Alexander, Captain.

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New York (State). Militia. Regiment, 3rd.

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New York (State). Militia. Regiment, 8th

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The 8th Regiment was also known as the "Washington Greys." From the description of Record books, [ca. 1831-1898] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155482520 ...

De Voe, Thomas F. (Thomas Farrington), 1811-1892

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Thomas F. De Voe (1811-1892), superintendent of markets, collector of city revenue, New York City. From the description of Notes and clippings, 1630-1860. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58660348 From the description of Clippings, 1791-1890. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58663474 New York City butcher, collector of City revenue, and superintendent of markets; served in the New York State militia as commanding officer of the 8th Regiment, also...

New York (State). Militia. Regiment, 115th

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New York (State). Militia

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Levies were special regiments recruited under provisions of the legislature which entitled recruits to plots of unappropriated land. From the description of Levy certificates issued record book. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617529 ...

Lane, Matthew

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Purdy, Israel.

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