Abstract:
Newport Light Infantry - Company Records (1865 - 1899)
Scope and Content:
Records of the Newport Light Infantry later designated Company B, Second Regiment of Infantry, First Brigade Rhode Island Militia. Includes: Correspondence, orders issued / received, reports, inspections, invoices, etc., 1865 - 1899 Book of fees received respective of admissions, monthly tax of members, fines for nonattendance, etc. John W. Alderson, 1st Lieutenant & Adjutant, 1865 – 1867 Account Book of Quartermasters Frank Hazard & Thomas Chambers 1870 – 1871 Record book of company meetings held Feb. 29, 1876 – Jan. 15, 1879 & enrolled members (1874) giving signature, rank & residence Record & Order Books (# 3 & 4) of company meetings Aug. 19, 1879 – Dec. 30, 1884 & Jan. 2, 1885 – 1887. Philip F. Schneider, John B. Barker & Thomas G. Briggs, P. J. O’Brien Company Clerks Company Pay Book 1874 – 1879, Philip F. Conroy & Philip F. Schneider Company Clerks Morning, Weekly or Quarterly report books used on occasions of parade, duty or drill as required at battalion headquarters & filled out by 1st sergeant after sick call showing actual effective strength of unit, total number of men present, number of hours devoted to drill & reason for gains or losses including names of members absent with or without leave. Signed by 1st sergeant & commanding officer.; 9 Volumes (one binding labeled Co. D, 3rd Battalion of Infantry) 8 ½” x 14” x ¾” Descriptive books reflecting the military service & identifying information as extracted from original enlistment papers. Includes age, nativity, residence, occupation, date of enlistment & muster, physical characteristics of recruit giving eye & hair color, complexion & height & service history noting appointments, promotions, demotions, transfers, discharge or death. Red line drawn through names upon separation from organization, 1874 – 1896; six volumes 8 ½ x 14” x ½” (2) & 12” x 14” x 1” Roll & Order Books 1875 – 1879 Record Book of Company Meetings Dec. 30, 1879 – Jan. 30, 1895 Company Inventory of State Property, Dec. 31, 1892 – Dec. 31, 1899.
