Montana Volunteers Records

Montana Volunteers Records, 1867-1868

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Montana Volunteers.
Title: Montana Volunteers Records
Dates: 1867-1868 (inclusive)
18671868
Quantity: .2 linear feet of shelf space
Collection Number: RS 162
Summary: The Montana Volunteers was a volunteer military organization, primarily cavalry, formed by Executive directive to combat perceived Indian threats in the Territory. These records (1867-1868) consist of correspondence, financial records, reports, and miscellany, largely for the District of Helena.
Repository: Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov
Access Restrictions: Collection open for research.
Languages: English
Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The 1st Regiment of Montana Volunteers was formed in July 1867 by executive order of Governor Green Clay Smith. The formation of the regiment was in response to the perceived increased threat of attacks by Sioux and other tribes. The regiment was divided into nine companies under the general command of Col. Thomas Thoroughman. He was directed by the governor to "send out from time to time such forces as may be deemed necessary to chastise marauding and guerilla bands of Indians." Quartermaster and Commissary officers were appointed to secure needed supplies. By August, Neil Howie had taken command of the forces.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

These records consist of correspondence, financial records, reports, and miscellany, largely for the District of Helena.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.

Preferred Citation

Item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Research Center, Archives, Helena, Montana.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by series.

Location of Collection

28:6-3

Acquisition Information

Acquisition information is available upon request.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

General Correspondence Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1 / 1	Chronological (correspondents include Amara Cobb, Governor Green Clay Smith, Captain George M. Pinney, Adjutant General Martin Beem, Captain W. S. Scribner, Captain N. S. Turner, A. M. S. Carpenter, Scott J. Armstrong)	1867 May-November
1 / 2	General and Special Orders of Territorial Headquarters of the District of Helena	1867 July-September

Financial Records Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1 / 3	Requisitions, receipts, and statements	1867-1868

Legal Documents Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1 / 4	Contracts and personal bonds	1867-1868

Reports Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1 / 5	Reports of Commanding Officer Neil Howie	1867

Miscellany Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1 / 6	Muster roll, enlistments, discharges	1867

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