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Montana Volunteers records, 1867-1868
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Montana Volunteers.
- Title
- Montana Volunteers records
- Dates
- 1867-1868 (inclusive)18671868
- Quantity
- 0.2 linear feet
- 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
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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
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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 Library & Archives. The Library & Archives 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 Library & Archives. Helena, Montana.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into five series: General Correspondence; Financial Records; Legal Documents; Reports; and Miscellany.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
General CorrespondenceReturn 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 RecordsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 3 | Requisitions, receipts, and statements |
1867-1868 |
Legal DocumentsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 4 | Contracts and personal bonds |
1867-1868 |
ReportsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 5 | Reports of Commanding Officer Neil Howie |
1867 |
MiscellanyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 6 | Muster roll, enlistments, discharges |
1867 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Finding aid prepared by Ellie Arguimbau; Updated by Aaron
Rau
2006; 2024
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
