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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
This collection is a name index to correspondence of the Records and Pension office. The index is part of RG 94, Records of the Adjutant General's Office and is NARA microfilm publication M686 located at the National Archives. This index covers only personal names. | This collection is a name index to correspondence of the Records and Pension office. The index is part of RG 94, Records of the Adjutant General's Office and is NARA microfilm publication M686 located at the National Archives. This index covers only personal names. This collection covers the years from 1889 through 1904. | ||
The “Index to General Correspondence of the Record and Pension Office, 1889-1904” indexes two groups of records held at the National Archives and Records Administration, as shown below: | The “Index to General Correspondence of the Record and Pension Office, 1889-1904” indexes two groups of records held at the National Archives and Records Administration, as shown below: | ||
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To find descriptions of these record groups, visit the [http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/ National Archives Online Catalog] and enter these ARC identifiers: 300385 (Document File) and 588796 (Record Cards). | To find descriptions of these record groups, visit the [http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/ National Archives Online Catalog] and enter these ARC identifiers: 300385 (Document File) and 588796 (Record Cards). | ||
In 1889, the Record and Pension Office was established in order to consolidate the information regarding military soldiers and volunteers. The office had the responsibility of keeping the military and medical records of the volunteer forces and the medical records for the regular army. They were responsible for all of the business relating to these records. | In 1889, the Record and Pension Office was established in order to consolidate the information regarding military soldiers and volunteers. The office had the responsibility of keeping the military and medical records of the volunteer forces and the medical records for the regular army. They were responsible for all of the business relating to these records. | ||
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
Key genealogical facts found in this collection may include: | Key genealogical facts found in this collection may include: <gallery> | ||
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*Name of soldier | *Name of soldier | ||
*Unit of service | *Unit of service | ||