2 Replies Latest reply on May 13, 2020 12:13 AM by Jared Biciolis

    Seeking US Army supply shipment records for 1871-1872

    Jared Biciolis Newbie
    Jared Biciolis May 8, 2020 9:17 PM

      Hello, I was wondering if there were any records kept of military supply shipments between US military forts in the early 1870's? I am specifically trying to research and track weapons shipments from one fort to another in Arizona during the period of 1871-1872. I have all of the Fort "Monthly Post Returns" but it does not mention anything about certain supplies received/sent out. Thanks!

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        • Re: Seeking US Army supply shipment records for 1871-1872
          Jason Atkinson Pioneer
          Jason Atkinson Expert May 12, 2020 8:24 AM (in response to Jared Biciolis)

          Dear Mr. Biciolis,

           

          Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

          We searched the National Archives Catalog and located 57 series related to supplies in the Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General (Record Group 92) that include the 1870s. Please review the listing. For access to series of interest, please contact the National Archives at Washington, DC - Textual Reference (RDT1) via email at Archives1reference@nara.gov. 

           

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          We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your research!