1 Reply Latest reply on Sep 22, 2020 7:56 AM by Jason Atkinson

    Seeking explanation of CMSR Book Marks

    Susan Johnston Newbie
    Susan Johnston Sep 11, 2020 8:20 PM

      Hello, I would like to follow up on a book mark noted on a CMSR card: 8242-C-1886. Does this annotation refer to a file in the "Document File" of the Office of the Adjutant General (RG 94, entry 25 in PI 17)? Do similar book marks prefaced by "R&P" refer to records in the "Document File" of the Record and Pension Office (RG 94, entry 501 in PI 17)? Thank you.

        • Re: Seeking explanation of CMSR Book Marks
          Jason Atkinson Pioneer
          Jason Atkinson Expert Sep 22, 2020 7:56 AM (in response to Susan Johnston)

          Dear Ms. Johnston,

           

          Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

           

          The CMSR citation 8242-C-1886 refers to documents in Letters Received, 1862 - 1889 in the Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1762 -1917 (Record Group 94). R&P refers to the Record and Pension Office. These records are not available online. For more information, please email the National Archives at Washington, DC - Textual Reference (RDT1) at Archives1reference@nara.gov. 

           

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