New York State National Guard, 13th Regiment records
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Abstract
This collection contains various records of the Brooklyn-based 13th Regiment of the New York State National Guard spanning the period 1832 to 1909.
Historical note
The 13th Regiment of the New York State National Guard, based in Brooklyn, was initially organized as the 13th Regiment of the New York State Militia in 1847. During the Civil War, the 13th Regiment served in Annapolis and Baltimore, MD; Suffolk, VA; and Harrisburg, PA at various periods from 1861 to 1863, commanded by Colonels Abel Smith, Robert B. Clark, and John B. Woodward. The Regiment was also in the service of New York State during the New York City draft riots of 1863. The Regiment's headquarters were at the Brooklyn City Armory, located at Henry and Cranberry Streets. Though the Regiment was disbanded in 1898, a battalion of four companies continued to volunteer their services to the United States, going on to serve as part of the 22nd Regiment of the New York Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish-American War, and later being designated the 13th Regiment of Heavy Artillery.
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- New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. "13th Regiment, New York State Militia, New York National Guard, Civil War." Accessed May 20, 2011. http://dmna.state.ny.us/historic/reghist/civil/infantry/13thInfNYSM/13thInfNYSMMain.htm
Scope and Contents
This collection contains various records of the Brooklyn-based 13th Regiment of the New York National Guard spanning the period 1832 to 1909. Items include an order book and individual printed orders related to administrative activities; personnel matters such as enrollments, promotions, and discharges; and the Regiment's call to service during the Civil War, the New York City draft riots, and the funeral procession of President Abraham Lincoln. Additional items include a minute book, muster roll, and various ephemeral items related to receptions, banquets, and the 13th Regiment Veteran Association.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
The materials in this collection are in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); New York State National Guard, 13th Regiment records, ARC.210, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Accession 1978.026 was the gift of Clarence W. Klein, date unknown. Source and date of acquisition for accession 1977.059 are unknown. The three booklets dated 1904-1909 were found in collection at the Brooklyn Collection at Central library. The typescript copy of an 1862 "bill of dress" for the regiment was found in collection in 2026 among BHS library materials that had been stored at Clancy off site storage.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
If digital surrogates exist, they should be used in place of the originals whenever possible.
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Processing Information
The collection combines the accessions 1977.059 and 1978.026. Originally minimally processed to the collection level, this collection was reprocessed to the file level by Dee Bowers in 2022. At that time, three related booklets dated 1904-1909 were added to the collection. The finding aid was revised by Dee Bowers in 2026 upon the addition of a typescript copy of an 1862 "bill of dress" for the regiment.
