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The muster rolls from 1884-1915 record the following information: absent or present, number, rank, name, age at date of enlistment, date of enlistment or re-enlistment, term of enlistment, date of warrant, and remarks (e.g. sick, on furlough, absent without leave). Commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates are listed separately. A separate section of the muster roll lists losses since the last muster and includes those soldiers who were discharged, transferred, promoted, etc. The muster roll enumerates accessions and casualties since the last muster. Each muster is certified by the company commander. The company commander also includes an annual record of the company which states the number of drills & parades, battalion drills, and inspections by the company. A certificate by the mustering officer reports on uniforms, discipline, equipment, and records of the company. Lastly, each roll contains a recapitulation that enumerates those present and absent for duty.