Affidavits of claimants for clothing and equipment lost or destroyed while in the service of the United States since April 16, 1861, 1862.

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Affidavits of claimants for clothing and equipment lost or destroyed while in the service of the United States since April 16, 1861, 1862.

This series consists mainly of affidavits submitted by individuals to a Board of Commissioners created by the legislature in 1862. However, the series also contains a few unit rolls and company rosters submitted by commanding officers to the board.

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