Consolidated morning reports, 1861-1865.

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Consolidated morning reports, 1861-1865.

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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. Prepared for federal authorities duirng the Civil War, these reports give daily indications of the number of men available for duty, special duty, or extra duty. Totals are given for those absent on detached service, absent with leave, sick, confined, or absent without leave. Series also documents unit locations.

3.75 cubic ft. (17 v.)

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...