Lists of Special Agents

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Lists of Special Agents

1785-1912

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/890273

This series consists of entries that show the name of the agent, the date of his appointment, and the country to which he was appointed. The materials include some copies of Presidential letters appointing special agents and some memorandums on the appointments and on the history of the practice of appointing special agents.

3 linear inches

eng, Latn

National Archives at College Park

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SNAC Resource ID: 11630831

National Archives at College Park

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