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Pulaski Guard Muster Roll

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-006

Scope and Content

Company Muster Roll for the Light Infantry in the Third Regiment, Third Brigade, and First Division of the Pulaski Guards Militia, commanded by Lieutenant John Caldwell from May 1838. There are other members of the company listed including non-commissioned officers, Sergeants John B. Badger, Chancy Page, and Joseph Harris; Corporals Joseph W. Howard, John H. Howard, and Hiram F. Foster; and Musicians Joshua Simpson, Joseph Rowell, and Cornelius Fuller. Other names are listed but could not be identified.

Dates

  • Creation: 1838 - 1838

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Historical Information

No historical information on this muster roll could be confirmed.

Full Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Muster Roll for the Light Infantry in the Third Regiment, Third Brigade, and First Division of the Pulaski's Guards Militia, commanded by Lieutenant John Caldwell. Roll dates from May 1838.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged material type.

Acquisition Information

The Pulaski Guard Muster Roll was donated to Special Collections in January 2009.

General Physical Description note

1 folder; 0.1 cu. ft.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement and description of the Pulaski Guard Muster Roll was completed in January 2009.

Title
A Guide to the Pulaski Guard Muster Roll, 1838
Status
Completed
Author
Jennifer Mitchell
Date
© 2009 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308