Correspondence and petitions, 1821-1896.

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Correspondence and petitions, 1821-1896.

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The series consists of correspondence, memoranda, petitions, orders, and letters of transmittal. Most of the records were generated by New York State military personnel but there is a significant amount of material from private citizens, federal officials, adjutant generals from other states, New York State legislators, representatives of firms manufacturing military arms, equipment, and accoutrements and various state officals. Much of the material is of a routine, administrative nature but there is a significant number of items of noteworthy historical interest. Subjects include the New York City draft riots, payment of bounties, courts martial, regimental strengths, reports concerning past activities of regiments, promotions, and transfers.

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