General orders, 1802-1975.

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General orders, 1802-1975.

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This series consists of bound general orders issued by the adjutant general and commanding officers of specific military units (usually divisions) to direct those under their command in carrying out specified operations and policies. General orders are permanent orders which apply to all members of a command and usually concern policy or administrative matters. General orders deal with the military system as a whole and should not be confused with special orders, which deal with specific units and individuals. Typically included with the orders are copies of circulars and bulletins published for "the information and guidance of all concerned." These were issued by the adjutant general as replies to questions relative to the general orders or approving regulations.

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New York State Archives

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New York (State). Militia

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New York (State). Division of Military and Naval Affairs

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New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

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It is unclear exactly how these volumes came into the State's possession. They may have been forwarded to the Adjutant General who in turn transferred them to the State Library; the State Library then transferred the volumes to the State Archives in the spring of 1978. A second possibility is that the volumes could have been donated to the Bureau of Military Statistics. In 1911 and 1912 the Adjutant General's Office transferred a large number of items collected by the bureau to the State Library...