From The Gazetteer of the State of New Hampshire (in three parts), 
compiled from the best authorities, by Eliphalet Merrill and the Late 
Phinehas Merrill, Esq.,
Printed by C. Norris & Co. , Exeter, NH, ©1817, pg 41,

Part I - Military Strength - General View

	The militia of New Hampshire is composed of every able bodied, white male 
citizen resident there in, between the ages of 18 and 45 years , except those exempted by 
law, among whom are persons exempted on the ground of religious scruples relating to 
war.
	According to the annual return of the adjutant general in 1814, the enrolled 
infantry amount to 22,654-- the artillery to 1,476-- the cavalry to 2,179, total 26,309.  
There were also 34 pieces of brass ordnance.  The militia of New Hampshire by a law 
passed December 22, 1808, is divided into three divisions, six brigades, thirty-seven 
regiments, and seventy-four battalions.  Each division is commanded by a major-general, 
who is allowed two aids with the rank of major.  Each brigade has one brigadier-general 
and a brigade-inspector, who also performs the duty of a brigade-major.  Each regiment 
has one colonel-commandant, one lieutenant-colonel, and one major.  All these officers 
must reside within the limits of their respective commands.

Submitted by T.C. Parziale 5/30/00
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