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Guide to the John Kissam papers
1974.133
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Kissam, John |
| Title: |
John Kissam papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1778-1823; 1864-1868 |
| Abstract:
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The John Kissam papers (1778-1823; 1864-1868) principally include correspondence and
orders to Major Kissam, a Loyalist, concerning the Queens County Militia during the
British occupation of New York and Long Island during the American Revolution. The
subjects relate mostly to the taking of property, especially wood-cutting; authorization
for movements about Long Island and to New York; and meeting troop musters. There
are a small number of post-war items concerning Kissam. The collection also includes
election (1865) and discharge (1868) certificates for Corporal Platt Wiggins from
the New York State National Guard and the August 1864 muster roll of Company K of
the 12th Georgia Infantry Regiment, Confederate States of America.
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| Quantity: |
0.1 Linear feet in 16 folders in one manuscript box |
| Language of Materials:
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Materials are in English. |
| Text [Box]:
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1 (A0024) |
| Call Phrase: |
1974.133 |
