Annual brigade returns, 1821-1832 (bulk 1821).

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Annual brigade returns, 1821-1832 (bulk 1821).

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The adjutant general of the Commonwealth, as executive administrator of the state's Military Establishment, has been responsible for maintaining and reporting data concerning militia strength. Returns were completed and endorsed by brigade commanders to provide their divisional commanders and the adjutant general with information concerning the strength, organization, and provisioning of the militia.

2 folders ; 61 x 92 cm.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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The post of Adjutant General was established by the Constitution of 1780, which authorized the governor to appoint such an official (Const Pt 2, C 2, S 1, Art 10) While elaborated upon many times by legislation, the fundamental functions of this position have remained constant. In keeping with a governmental perspective in which the civil authority controls the military, the adjutant general serves as executive administrator of the Military Establishment on behalf of the...