Militia
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
John Tipton collection
Collection
Identifier: L160
Scope and Contents
The collection consists principally of Tipton’s correspondence and business papers from the period 1810-1839 in Indiana. His correspondence, including retained copies of his outgoing letters, includes letters relating to the operations of the Indiana Militia in the 1810s; and political correspondence regarding the work of the state legislature (1820s-1830s), his senatorial elections (1831, 1832), his appointments to federal office (1831-1839), and local, state, and national issues, particularly...
Dates:
1806-1858
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John Tipton collection
Robert F. Scott certificates
Collection — Folder OBC165
Identifier: OBC165
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two military commission certificates for the appointment of Robert F. Scott as assistant inspector general of the Indiana Legion. The first certificate was signed by Governor Alvin P. Hovey on June 23, 1890 and gave Scott the rank of captain. The second certificate was signed by Governor Ira J. Chase on February 12, 1892 and promoted Scott to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Dates:
1890-1892
Terre Haute Rifles, Indiana Legion minute book
Collection — Folder S2051
Identifier: S2051
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the minute book for the Terre Haute Rifles of the Indiana Legion containing entries ranging from 1889 to 1901. The meetings included discussions regarding drilling, rifle practice, parade invitations, drill contests, dances, theatrical fundraising ventures, and other social affairs. Other matters recorded include disciplinary matters, discharges from service and arrests. In March of 1894, "Resolutions of Respect" were declared and recorded for Private George Taylor upon...
Dates:
1889-1901
