Administrative correspondence and related records, 1861-1868 (bulk 1861-1865).

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Administrative correspondence and related records, 1861-1868 (bulk 1861-1865).

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This series consists mainly of incoming correspondence to the Quartermaster General's office but also includes copies of special orders and resolutions of the Military Board, invoices, vouchers, receipts, cancelled checks, inspection reports, and samples of cloth to be used in manufacturing uniforms.

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New York State Archives

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New York (State). Military Dept.

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New York (State). Quartermaster General's Office.

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According to the 1863 General Regulations for the Military Forces of the State of New York the main objectives of the Quartermaster's department were "to insure an efficient system of supply for the troops and to give facility and effect to the movements and operations of a force in service." More specifically the Quartermaster's department was responsible for all tents and camp equipage and baggage trains; all laborers and persons serving the camp or with the trains; th...

New York (State). Military Board.

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