todian of all State and Federal property in use by the organized
militia; he is also in control of State appropriations for the mainte-
nance of the organized militia (land and naval) ; apportions such ap-
propriations and provides for the proper application of funds so as to
insure a uniform and consistent disbursement for the progressive bene-
fit of the military establishment of the State..

He also promulgates to the organized militia the orders of the Gov-
ernor as Commander-in-Chief and provides from time to time appro-
priate regulations for the government, discipline and maintenance of
the military establishment; he also publishes and provides for observ-
ance of all federal laws and regulations applicable to the militia of the
State.

He is the official channel for communication with the War and
Navy Departments on all matters and affairs relating to the federal
government's interest in the militia of the State.

He is charged with the care, control and maintenance of all arm-
ories owned by the State of Maryland, and all buildings or other prop-
erty purchased, occupied, leased or rented by or in behalf of the State
military forces, which may now or shall hereafter be authorized by
law and has all the power and authority necessary or desirable for the
purpose aforesaid and with the right to make and enforce all reason-
able rules and regulations.

In matters pertaining to the military establishment of the State or
the military relations of the State with the United States, communi-
cations should be addressed to the Commanding General, Maryland
National Guard, Annapolis.

ALLOTMENT OF TROOPS TO THE STATE OF MARYLAND
BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT

Infantry Division Troops

29th Division Staff Officers:
I Infantry Brigade

Headquarters 54th Field Artillery Brigade

1 F. A. Regiment (75-mm)
I Medical Regiment
I Division Air Service

Headquarters 104th Quartermaster Regiment
Headquarters and Hq. Det. 3rd. Bn.
104th Quartermaster Regiment
Two Companies 104th Quartermaster Regiment

Special Allotment
I Infantry Company (colored)

WAR RECORDS OF MARYLAND SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

The Maryland War Records Commission having disbanded, all rec-
ords pertaining to the World War have been deposited in the Depart-
ment and are now available for reference purposes at all times.

Numerous requests are received for the service records of men who
served in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War,