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1. These records have been compiled from three different gifts. This collection consists of hand written and printed documents relating to the National Guard, Ballston Spa, NY in the 1860’s. Records include Private’s Certificates, Corporal and Sergeants Warrants, Muster Rolls, and blank forms. Arrangement: These records have been arranged into four series. The series arrangement of the records is as follows: Series 1: Private’s Certificates; undated, 1864-1867 Series 2: Corporal and Sergeant Warrants; undated, 1865 Series 3: Muster Rolls; 1865, undated Series 4: Miscellaneous, 24 August 1866, undated (186- Series 1: Private’s Certificates, undated, 1864-1867; 28 items Private’s Certificates of membership of the National Guard, State of New York, Company B, 29th Regiment, 13th Brigade, 5th Division, signed by Calvin Peek, Captain unless otherwise noted. Undated unless otherwise noted. BoxFolder 2024 Folder Items: Henry Dropper; dated 12 Sept. 1864, 12 Sept. 1865, 12 Sept. 1866, and 2 Sept. 1867. Signed H. H. Ferris, Captain Henry Filkins Daniel Franklin Jacob Garvin John Hanan Hiram J. Harrington James Hewley George Higgins Tunis Houghtaling John. J. Jennings Walter Jennings Isaac Jones Tomas Kiffin John Larkins John McKallop Maguire Schwartz William Smith Nathan Sweet William Taylor Hiram Trumbell Daniel Tucker T. Tucker Michael Tyrel John van Voorhees Abram Vanburen Wilber F. Wilton John Wise William S. Wood Series 2: Corporal and Sergeant Warrants, undated, 1865; 7 items Certificate from the State of New York for the selection of soldier for position of Corporal or Sergeant in Company B, 29th Regiment, 13th Brigade, 5th Division. Signed by Calvin Peek, Commander, 29th Regiment and John D. Wait, Adjutant. BoxFolder 2025 Folder items: Robert Finney, 3rd Corporal, 18 May 186- Henry Orcott, 4th Sergeant, 18 May 186- William G. Phillips, 5th Corporal, 18 May 186- Charles Tibbitts, 2nd Corporal, 18 May, 186- (1865 written in later in ball point) Henry Tibbitts, 4th Corporal, 18 May 186- (1865 written in later in ball point) James Tibbitts, 3rd Sergeant, 18 May 1865 W. F. Wilson, 2nd Sergeant, 18 May 1865 NOTE: Legrand Waldron, 1st Corporal is listed in the Deed of Gift (1966.033) dated 12 August 1966 but is not with this collection. Its location is unknown. Series 3: Muster Rolls, 1865, undated; 2 items BoxFolder 2026 Folder items: Company Roll, Company B, Town of Ballston, 29th Regiment. Captain Ferris. 65 names listed. Undated. Muster Roll and Inspection Return, Company B, Town of Ballston, 29th Regiment. Major R. J. Wilks. 19 September 1865. 78 extant names listed in the Roll. Fragile. Series 4: Miscellaneous, 24 August 1866, undated (186-); 3 items BoxFolder 2027 Folder items: Notice from the Quartermaster, J. S. Smith to Hermance Ferris of East Line, NY regarding an order for his company. Company Roll for infantry and riflemen, National Guard, State of New York Squad Warrant and Return - 1966.033.0015

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2. This collection consists of hand written and printed documents relating to the Charlton Militia in the 1820’s. Records include company rolls, appointments, enrollments, inspection returns, correspondence, forms of warrant, and notes on parade presentations. Arrangement: These records have been arranged into five series. The series arrangement of the records is as follows: Series 1: Company Rolls and Subscriptions; undated but estimated to 1820’s Series 2: Appointments and Enrollments; 1814-1864, bulk 1822-1827 Series 3: Inspection Returns; 1827, undated Series 4: Correspondence; 1820-1828 Series 5: Miscellaneous; 1822-1827 Series 1: Company Rolls and Subscriptions Handwritten rolls and subscribers lists from the 1820’s. Some in fragile and poor condition. BoxFolder 2028 Folder Items: A list of subscribers paid to Captain Gilchrist, for the purpose of a stand of colors in the light infantry of Charlton. Shows a list of 81 names and amount paid. 1820’s. Fragile Company roll of Captain Barney listing 23 individuals. 1820’s Company roll of Captain James Gilchrist listing 25 individuals, 1820’s Company roll of Captain William H. William listing 95 individuals, 1820’s. Fragile and oversized Company roll of Captain John A. Gilchrist, light infantry company, listing 57 individuals, 1820’s Rifle Corps roll of Captain James Richey, listing 18 individuals, 1820’s Roll of 81 individuals, 1820’s Roll of 36 individuals, some with rank, 1820’s. Fragile. Series 2: Appointments and Enrollments Handwritten, printed, and embossed seal notices of appointment to the light infantry in the state of New York as well as written notices regarding substitutions and certifications. BoxFolder 2029 Folder items: Notice that Captain James Gilchrist has furnished a substitute and is discharged from the 32nd regiment of militia. Signed by David Gordon, Captain. 9 September 1814. Notice to the state of New York that James Gilchrist is appointed an ensign of light infantry in the 32nd regiment of infantry. 6 April 1822. Signed by Governor DeWitt Clinton. Notice to the state of New York that James Gilchrist is appointed a lieutenant of light infantry in the 32nd regiment of infantry. 23 September 1823. Signed by Governor Joseph C. Yates. Handwritten enrollment for Major B. Hall as a private in the 32nd regiment of infantry in the militia. 30 September 1825. Signed by James Gilchrist, Captain. Printed warrant noting John Gilchrist has been elected a corporal in the 32nd regiment, 9th brigade and 15th division of infantry. Signed by Thomas Loise or Love (?), Colonel. 11 August 1825 Notice to the state of New York that James Gilchrist is appointed a colonel of the 32nd regiment of infantry. 30 July 1827. Signed by Governor DeWitt Clinton. Blank handwritten enrollment form letter by James Gilchrist, Captain. 1826 Notice of enrollment liable to do military duty for J. G. Gilchrist (son of James Gilchrist) in the 29th regiment. 28 June 1864. Series 3: Inspection Returns Printed and handwritten inspection returns of the 32nd regiment commanded by Colonel James Gilchrist. BoxFolder 20210 Folder items: Inspection return of Rifle Company. 3 October 1827. Signed by James Reiley, Captain Inspection return of Company. 3 October 1827. Signed by Elias H. Smith, Captain Inspection return of Infantry Company. 3 October 1827. Signed by Comfort Hiller (?), Captain Inspection return of Field and Staff. Unsigned, undated Series 4: Correspondence Handwritten correspondence to and from James Gilchrist regarding management of 32nd regiment BoxFolder 20211 Folder items: Letter appointing James Gilchrist as third sergeant of the 32nd regiment signed by Captain John Gilchrist. 6 June 1820. Letter from John Ciacus (?) 2nd, Judge Advocate to Colonel James Gilchrist interpreting law regarding appointments. 10 August 1828. Copy of letter from F. Beck, Adjutant General to Colonel James Gilchrist regarding the resignation of William B. Knox, Lieutenant. 12 March 1829. Letter from James Gilchrist to Brigadier General Samuel Stewart requesting discharge in consequence of long service. 4 March 1829. Series 5: Miscellaneous Containing materials relating to fines, court martials, forms of warrants, and parade presentations. BoxFolder 20212Fines and court martial; 1825, 1827 Folder items: Notice that sergeant Henman Griswold is fined for not attending officer parade on 32 and 24 August. Signed James Gilchrist, Colonel. 6 September 1827. Memorandum of court martial proceedings listing 16 individuals and fines for absence. 22 October 1825. Memorandum of court martial proceedings listing individuals and fines for absence. 22 October 1825. 20213Forms of Warrant; 1822, 1826 Folder Items: Printed and written notice to James Gilchrist, Sergeant from John Gilchrist, Captain Light Infantry to notify persons listed to report for parade 3 June 1822 at Widow Trumbull’s farm, Charlton. 11 May 1822. Handwritten notice to Sergeant James Watkins from James Gilchrist, Captain to notify persons listed to report for parade 4 September 1826 at John Balsby’s (?). 18 August 1826. 20214Parade Presentations, formations, 2 pages, undated - 2012.500.0053

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