Major George A. Buckingham, 71st N.Y. State Militia, received authority to enroll a regiment of infantry, which received the above numerical designation, and of which he was to be appointed Colonel, August 2, 1862. This organization was discontinued by the State authorities September 10, 1862 and the incomplete companies transferred, A, B, C, E, F, G, H and I (250 men) to the 132d and D and K to the 162d Infantry.