Independent Boston Fusiliers collection, 1810-1890

Documents in this collection include evidence of the Boston Fusiliers' involvement in the Civil War and also their activities in participating in distant militia events, travelling to locations such as Montreal and Washington, and in the early years, marching to these destinations. This collection includes a variety of material documenting the organization and activity of this early militia such as membership cards, company orders, meeting summons, menus, broadsides, programs, loose scrapbook pages, thank you notice, newspaper clippings, invitations, and correspondence. The collection shows evidence of the activities, both military and social, of an early Massachusetts militia.