Service
The regiment was organized in New York City, New York and was mustered in for a two year enlistment on May 14, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out of service on June 4, 1863, and those men who had signed three year enlistments or who re-enlisted were transferred to the 121st New York on April 19, 1864.
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