Series IV: Collected Documents, 1814-1961, inclusive

Papers relating to the identity and war service of Morton, with transcriptions of 1808-1810 documents. The original documents in the folder are correspondence from 1908-1909; here Morton's family was conducting a genealogy project seeking to learn more about his role during the Revolutionary War. Folder also contains a portrait of Governor John Jay; he formed the Ninth Regiment on June 24, 1799 (undated portrait).

Documents relating to the history of Loomis's service with the 9th Regiment during the Revolutionary War, as well as genealogy requests. Includes a copy of "An Index to Taintor's Colchester (Conn.) Records" (1901).

Papers relating to Major John J. Earle. Documents include: letter from Earle's daughter asking for information about her father's military service, as well as several original promotion certificates.

Papers relating to the history of Lafayette and his sword, as well as regimental orders regarding the presentation of this sword to Lafayette. Typescript of related 1824 regimental order.

Folder contains a photograph (cabinet card) of Hunt in 1891 and a circular of a Regimental Order concerning former Captain Samuel W. Seely's response to charges brought against him by Colonel Hunt (1827), with 1950 letter from Mills Miller transmitting the circular.

Folder includes portraits (photographs and printed engravings) of: Col. James Lefferts (service 1829-1834, photo undated), Col. Henry Utterberg Slipper (service 1834-1867, photo undated), Col. Jasper Langdon Curtis (service 1843-1846, photo undated), Col. Ebenezer Jesup Jr. (service 1846-1848, undated photo of a drawing), Col. Benjamin Clinton Ferris (service 1848-1855, undated photo of a drawing), Col. Charles R. Braine (service 1859-1874, photo 1874(?) and engraving), Col. S. Oscar Ryder (service 1879-1882, undated engraving), Col. William Seward Jr. (service 1882-1898, undated engraving), Col. Goodman Jasper Greene (photo 1898), and Col. William F. Morris (photo 1900).

Folder holds one booklet. Full title: "Report of the Joint Special Committee of the Common Council appointed for the purpose of making suitable arrangements for the reception of Major General Scott on his return from Mexico, and to tender to him the hospitalities of the city." Document No. 62 of the Board of Aldermen. May 15, 1948.

Folder contains two documents with notes on the Irish presence in the regiment's history, and a photocopy of an 1854 circular from Lt. Colonel Sweeny and Major Shea to the rank and file of the regiment concerning their resignations.

Folder contains the "City Guard Quick Step" sheet music. See second folder for oversized content.

Printed muster roll of Company G (with 1943 transmittal letter)

This folder contains a Private's certificate of membership for Lui Froideraux (1855) and for Alexander Barbey (1866), and an appointment as Right General Guide for Edward B. Welles (1859)

Folder 12a includes a return of officers and enlisted men absent from Company F (1863); a testimonial to Captain J.B.C. Murray (1862); 3 letters ((1861-63); a pass to travel from Norfolk to Bermuda Hundred, VA. (1864); by-laws of the "Night Owls," formed by Company C at Fort Smith, MD (1861); the August 7, 1862 edition of "The New York Ninth" newspaper issued at Warrenton, VA; "The Soldier's Hymn Book," published by the New-York Young Men's Christian Association; and a roll book for Company L, taken from the body of Sgt. Curry at Gettysburg. Folder 12b includes photographs of Col. Michael Van Beuren (service 1840-1861), Col. John Hendrickson (service 1863) and 2nd Lt. Charles Barker (killed at Spotsylvania, 1864); and engravings of Col. John W. Stiles (1861-1863), Col. And B'V'T' Brig-Gen John Hendrickson (1863), Col. Joseph A. Moesch (1863-1864), and Col. and B'V'T' Brig-Gen John H. Wilcox (1864-1869). There are also two photographs of the regiment's tattered battle flags. Folder 12c includes clippings and post-war notes; notable is a 1902 address by Col. William Heermance to the 9th Regiment Veterans titled "The Cavalry at Gettysburg."

This folder holds a photocopy of a petition from the officers and rank and file of the 9th Regiment to Brigadier General Thomas requesting to be mustered out of service. It was signed by the Officers, Non-commissioned officers, and men of the 9th Regiment N.Y.S.M. (83rd Regiment N.Y. Volunteers) on May 22nd 1863.

Folder contains a ribbon, invitation card, menu, poems, and a resolution.

The volume lists names of field and staff officers, non-commissioned officers, commissioned line officers, and rank and file soldiers by company. Indicates date commissioned or mustered in, and remarks on deaths, deserters, promotions, expulsions, or other termination of service. Entries appear to begin circa 1864 (possibly just after the regiment was mustered out of service as the 83rd Volunteers), though there are references to men who mustered in earlier. Entries appear to end circa 1868.

This folder contains a typed biography/obituary of Major Steelhammer, including his Civil War service with the 9th.

two certificates: appointment to sergeant in Company F of the 9th Regiment and resignation from the 1st Regiment, NYSNG.

Parchment roll listing signatures of enlisted men, dates of signature, and home addresses. The men who signed this roll were agreeing to seven years of military service and upon completion of their service, they would be discharged and given a lifetime of jury duty.

This folder contains newspaper clippings, general orders, oaths of office, NRA membership tickets, portrait/engraving, an obituary/military record, and correspondence from 7th Regiment. There are documents relating to the Orange Riot (1871), Albany Riot (1877), and news coverage of Hitchcock's death (1878). See Folder 2 for oversized items. See also the Scrapbook series.

Certificates of appointment as Lt. Colonel and as Colonel.

This folder contains tickets to the 9th Regiment Ball, engraved portrait of Fisk, "Ninth Regiment Quick Step" sheet music, and a newspaper article from the Evening Telegram detailing a play about Jim Fisk.

Centerfold in Harper's Weekly depicting bayonet drills practiced by the 9th Regiment.

This folder contains copies of military orders, newspaper clippings, enlistment papers, a Private's certificate of membership, and photographs.

This folder contains applications for a certificate in lieu of lost or destroyed discharge certificate, special orders, correspondence, official military paperwork, discharge certificate, photographs, and a photograph of his medals. Harris served in Spanish American War.

These folders contains 12 photographs (Kramer, comrades), as well as various promotion certificates and honorable discharge papers.

This folder contains general orders, invitations, newspaper clippings, poems, G.A.R booklets, notes on deaths in Confederate state prisons (1861-1865), and a GAR Kings County linen American flag.

Bound resolution from the Veterans of the Ninth to the Board of Officers of the Ninth Regiment, concerning the parade on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the regiment's departure for the Civil War.

This folder contains a program for the "Grand Benefit Performance" for the 9th Regiment memorial fund and a program for the oration of the Hon. Orlando B Potter on the dedication of the Gettysburg monument.

Publication of the U.S. War Department. the booklet provides an overview on topics such as: military terminology, tactics, fire discipline, and trumpet calls. Booklet belonged to James Thomas Madden, Lieutenant, 9th Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y.

This folder contains several photographs (most with groups of soldiers), membership card for the Veterans of the Ninth Regiment Association, certificate of membership, copy of general orders, military promotion certificates, and programs and notices from the Veterans Association (from the 1930s, when Ranlet was an officer).

This folder contains newspaper clippings, official military documents (Spanish Campaign 1898), photographs of Company B, drawings, correspondence, military orders, and papers from the Veterans of the Ninth Regiment.

The orders contained in this folder were collected by Colonel D.M. Ranlet.

This folder contains a list of deaths, veteran card, official/military correspondence, circulars from United Spanish War Veterans, register of the commanding officers of the 9th Regiment Infantry New York Volunteers in the Spanish-American War, and enlistment ID cards for some soldiers.

Three photographs of the 9th Regiment at Camp Townsend in Peekskill, NY. There is a list of the entire regiment on the back of the group photograph.

These invitations and programs are for events hosted by the Ninth Regiment, including bayonet drill (1882), minstrel entertainment (1894), dinners, reviews, opening of the new armory on 14th street (1897), ranging from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries.

These invitations and programs are for events hosted by the Veterans of the 9th Regiment, including dinners, memorial services, reunions, and pilgrimages.

This folder contains five programs for athletic events hosted by the 9th Regiment.

This folder contains compiled papers, transcripts and notes relating primarily to the 19th century history of the 9th Regiment. Documents include, among others: the Address of Lt. Col. Simon Fleet (Dec 15, 1812), a petition of Veterans of the 9th Regiment for New Armory (Jan 9, 1889), notes on 9th Regiment council of admin (1800-1823), circulars, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, papers relating to the unveiling of Gettysburg monument, typed notes, and a newspaper centerfold from 1949 about the death of James Fisk.

This folder contains lists and other documents discussing the 9th Regiment's role with 19th Century riots in New York state. The information appears to have been compiled in 1907.

This folder contains three photographs: portrait of William Todd (editor of history of the 9th Regiment, 83rd NY Volunteers), portrait of Mayor FW Ward (9th Coast Artillery), and portrait of Governor Odell and staff (1905).

This folder contains circulars and a draft speech.

This folder contains three photographs.

This folder contains: Captain AJ McGrath's individual pay book; a list of battles the 9th regiment participated in; a permanent pass; a war songs booklet; "First Battalion 57th Artillery C.A.C. in the First World War" book; Service in the WW Roster 13th Co, 9th N.Y.C.D.C.N.G.U.S. Fort Hancock NJ circular; a sketch of Battery "D", 57th Artillery CAC; poems; a circular from the Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces John Pershing; newspaper clippings; and telegram.

This folder contains papers relating to the 9th Coast Artillery Corps N.Y.G. (Veterans Corps of Artillery). Documents include: mess ticket, history and list of officers/men of the Ninth Coast Artillery N.Y.G., newspaper clipping, advert for welcome home ceremony, Society of the War of 1812 and the Veterans Corps of Artillery pamphlet, and the By-Laws of the Officers Association of the 9th Coast Artillery N.Y.G booklet.

This folder contains four letters sent to Major Mills Miller who was stationed at Sandy Hook, NJ.

This folder contains: military rosters, War Department/Militia Bureau correspondence, a discharge certificate, nomination paperwork, special orders, decoration paperwork, review pamphlets, extension courses notes, and certificates.

This folder contains five photographs and two newspaper clippings.

This folder contains papers and photographs relating to Colonel John J. Byrne. Content of folder includes: photographs (including the Coast Artillery Brigade on parade on Army Day, April 2, 1932), correspondence, newspaper clippings about Byrne's funeral, an IRS Tax Exemption document and other documents related to the estate of Byrne, program for dinner in honor of Brigadier General John J. Byrne (retirement party), and reunion invitations.

This folder contains papers relating to the Russian Battery (2nd Combat Train - 244th Coastal Artillery). Documents include: a postcard from Ft. Ontario, an obituary for Colonel Peter Rodyenko, and a program for the 5th Anniversary Russian Battery.

This folder contains a commission certificate.

The contents of this folder relate to the 244th Coastal Artillery's assignment to Camp Pendleton, VA. Documents include: General orders, a circular proposing a trip to Virginia Beach, memo to Historian of the 9th Regiment including patches, as well as a roster of organization name, vehicle type, vehicle number, driver, permit number, and assistant driver.

It should be noted that the roster was removed from its original metal binding and grouped together.

This folder contains photocopies of the constitutions for the Veterans of the 9th Regiment, a typed draft of the preamble to the constitution, a typed draft of removals/expulsions, typed constitution and by laws of Veterans of the Ninth Regiment, and various updated versions of the constitution.

This folder contains a 1941 document that gives a summary of the history of the 9th Regiment; a list prepared in 1908 of commandants from 1799-1899; and a note concerning the continuity of the regiment's history (1933).

This folder contains newspaper clippings and newsletters relating to the 9th Regiment (244th, 633rd).

This folder contains: "The Story of the 80th Infantry Division" booklet, photographs, a roster of officers + addresses, instruction manual "Service of the Piece 40 mm Antiaircraft Gun," Training Memorandum - Fire Control - Stiffkey Stick and Eyeshooting, and a copy of a message stating German surrender. See Folder 2 for oversized content.

Map entitled "Blue Ridge Path through France, Luxembourg, Germany, and Austria" and a poster with army insignias.

The contents of this folder were removed from their original metal binding.

This folder contains paperwork describing the commendations.

This folder contains: a letter containing a 10 Yen bill with blood stain, photographs, program for "Spanish War Veterans Night," program/menu for the 9th Regiment N.Y. Guard Board of Officers Dinner-Dance, program for the review and presentation of enrollment awards, program for memorial services, and a N.Y. Guard sleeping mask.

See Folder 2 for oversized content.

Map of Camp Smith (Peekskill, NY)

This folder contains correspondence and articles written by LTC John C. Mazzei.

This folder contains a typed transcript of battalion diary and a reprint of newspaper clipping about 9th Regiment post-Aleutian Islands.

This folder contains: a report, newspaper clipping, Christmas program from the Fiji Islands, photocopies of communiques from the Secretary of the Navy, and photographs.

This folder contains: a memo about the regiment's history, general orders, documents relating to Comrade Cammarano, War Department papers/memos, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and Christmas cards.

The documents in this folder relate to the 633rd and 259th's mobilization into Federal service in preparation for deployment in Korea. The contents of this folder include official military documents and a newspaper clipping.

This folder contains: information bulletins, reports about deceased, special orders, and map summaries.

This folder contains a photograph of the many commanders and warrant officers of the 244th AAA Group NYG.