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Peter S. Van Orden papers relating to the New York State Militia
- Title
- Peter S. Van Orden papers relating to the New York State Militia, 1805-1825.
- Author
- Van Orden, Peter S.
- Supplementary Content
- Collection guide
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Mixed material | Request in advance | MssCol 4660 | Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328 |
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- Description
- .1 linear foot (1 folder)
- Summary
- Peter S. Van Orden of Rockland County was Major General of the Fourth Infantry Division (15th and 29th Brigades) of the New York State Militia, and a New York State Assemblyman. Papers consist of correspondence (mainly letters received), brigade orders, officer rosters, and inspection returns. Several items pertain to the election of a Brigadier General for the 15th Brigade in 1823. Van Orden's brigade orders for the 29th Brigade, dated May 11, 1812, call for a detachment to be ready to march at a moment's warning.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Military records.
- Access (note)
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Source (note)
- Purchase, 1921
- Call Number
- MssCol 4660
- OCLC
- 879619769
- Author
- Van Orden, Peter S.
- Title
- Peter S. Van Orden papers relating to the New York State Militia, 1805-1825.
- Restricted Access
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Source
- Purchase, 1921
- Connect to:
- Occupation
- Politicians.Soldiers.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 4660