A general view of the allotment system
Subject(s): American Civil War (1861-1865), Bronson, Theodore B. (Theodore Bailey), 1829-1881, Civil war, Dodge, W. E. (William Earl), 1832-1903, Military assistance, American--Finance, Military service, Voluntary, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1831-1878
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The writer describes the success and hardships of the Allotment System, a program designed to deduct money from soldiers’ pay and have it sent home to their families during the Civil War. Theodore Roosevelt, Sr., W. E. Dodge, and Theodore Bailey Johnson were appointed commissioners by the President to visit regiments of volunteer soldiers in New York State.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1862-02-18
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Youth (October 27, 1858-1881)
Repository
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between Sagamore Hill National Historic Site – National Park Service and Dickinson State University. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
A general view of the allotment system. [February 18, 1862]. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o284471. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. A general view of the allotment system. [18 Feb. 1862]. Multi-image.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o284471.
APA:
Unknown., [1862, February 18]. A general view of the allotment system.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o284471.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/sagamore-hill-national-historic-site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/sagamore-hill-national-historic-site.
APA:
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/sagamore-hill-national-historic-site.
