Militia files, 1847-1849.

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Militia files, 1847-1849.

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The governor is the chief executive of the state whose function is to administer the laws of the state. One of the activities used to accomplish this function is the administering of decisions and actions relating to military affairs and the maintenance of the state militia. This series contains letters, vouchers, reports, and petitions relating to the militia and military affairs. It consists primarily of correspondence relating to the Mexican War which ended in 1848 Feb. There is considerable correspondence from John J. Seibels and Blanton McAlpin in Mobile regarding the formation of the 5th Company of the Alabama Battalion. The acquisition and presentation of a flag for the battalion figures prominently in several of these letters. Letters from and about James M. Gee's company in Mexico are present as well. The formation of other companies to fight in Mexico or to help quell Indian hostilities in Florida is also mentioned in the records. The series contains correspondence between Adjutant and Inspector General J. G. Carroll and Gov. Chapman that discusses, among other topics, revising the military code. Chapman also corresponded with Col. C. B. Harrison of the Quartermaster General's office regarding ordnances and supplies for the troops. Also present among the records is a lengthy letter dated 1848 June 20 from James J. Gillan in Mexico to Mathew P. Blue of Montgomery discussing events in Mexico and his family. Other correspondents include Gov. Joshua L. Martin, Thomas C. McCoy, T. L. Toulmin, Secretary of War W. L. Marcy, and Chapman's private secretary, Elmore J. Fitzpatrick.

Originals 0.3 cubic ft., (6 folders).Copies 1 microfilm reel.

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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SNAC Resource ID: 8243918

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Gee, James M.

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Seibels, John J.

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Chapman, Reuben, 1799-1882

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Toulmin, T. L. 1796-1866.

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Harrison, C. B.

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Martin, Joshua L. (Joshua Lanier), 1799-1856

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Alabama. Governor (1847-1849 : Chapman).

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Gillan, James J.

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Alabama. Militia. Battalion. Company, 3rd.

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Fitzpatrick, Elmore J. 1828-1884.

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McAlphin, Blanton, b.1804.

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Marcy, William L. (William Learned), 1786-1857

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New York attorney and statesman; served as United States Secretary of State under President Pierce. From the description of William Learned Marcy letter, 1857 Mar. 15. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 255631874 Senator, Governor of New York, 1833-39. From the description of Letter 1834 March 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617820 Secretary of War under Polk. Secretary of State under Pierce. From the description of Autog...

McCoy, Thomas, approximately 1803-

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Carroll, James G., d.1854.

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Blue, Mathew P. 1824-1884.

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