Title: Wisconsin. Governor. Military Returns
Inclusive Dates: 1855-1900

Creator:

• Wisconsin. Governor

Call Number: Series 51

Quantity: 1.2 c.f. (3 archives boxes)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

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Abstract:

Statistical and narrative reports to the governor from militia commanders and the State Adjutants General concerning personnel, equipment and general conditions. Pre-Civil War returns sometimes include lists of individuals available for duty in particular towns. Beginning in 1876 the reports are of inspections carried out by representatives of the Adjutant General. Included is statistical information on personnel, arms, equipment, instruction, and narrative comments on condition and preparedness. For 1880-1890, the file includes copies of annual reports made to the office of the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ser00051

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Pre-Civil War militia lists may be found in the public records of many Wisconsin counties.

Acquisition Information

Includes former Series 52, 1/1/5-4.

Box   1 Folder   1	Reports and militia lists, 1855?, 1856
Box   1 Folder   2-4	Special returns and militia lists, 1858-1861
Box   1 Folder   5	Annual reports, 1889-1890
Box   1 Folder   6	Miscellaneous reports and muster rolls, 1879-1887
	Inspection reports
Box   2	1876-1887
Box   3	1888-1900