New York State militia collection, 1779 - ca. 1890.

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New York State militia collection, 1779 - ca. 1890.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58782429

Collection of miscellaneous papers, 1779 - ca. 1890, related to the New York State militia. It contains orders, including printed ephemera giving orders for attending the funerals of Admiral Farragut and of ex-President Monroe; returns; rosters; receipts; proceedings of a court-martial held in 1779; commissions, including several for Peter Van Zandt; and a box of notes on military matters by Thomas De Voe, covering the period 1774 - ca. 1800.

0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 1 oversize)

New-York Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7771437

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Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

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David Glasgow Farragut (also spelled Glascoe; July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition. Born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Farragut was fostered by naval officer David Porter after the death of his mother...

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 ...

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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James Monroe, fifth president of the United States of America (b. April 28, 1758, Monroe Hall, Virginia-d. July 4, 1831, New York, New York) fought with distinction in the Continental Army, and he practiced law in Fredericksburg, Virginia. As a young politician, he joined the anti-Federalists in the Virginia Convention which ratified the Constitution, and in 1790, an advocate of Jeffersonian policies, he was elected United States Senator. As Minister to France in 1794-1796, Monroe showed strong ...

Van Zandt, Peter.

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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...