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Volume 9" x 14" x 1 1/2" commencing p. 175 to 257
Abstract
Company A, Brigade, First Regiment Militia - Meeting & Record Book
Administrative/Biographical History
National Guard established by act of Congress approved January 21, 1903 “An Act to promote the efficiency of the militia and for other purposes.” Act replaced law in existence since first passed by Congress May 8, 1792, by converting the militia of all the states & territories to those more consistent with that of the regular army with respect to organization, armament, discipline & inspection. Company A, First Regiment of Militia designated as Company A, Coast Artillery Corps pursuant to US Army directives & RI Adjutant General Orders # 26, dated Nov. 4, 1908 Author: Kenneth S. Carlson
