Joseph Sewall Papers 1832-1907 (bulk 1832-1842)

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Joseph Sewall Papers 1832-1907 (bulk 1832-1842)

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Adjutant general of Maine and collector of customs for the District of Bath. General business correspondence, including correspondence with the Treasury Department, account books, printed documents, receipts, abstracts, and business files, relating exclusively to Sewall's position as collector of customs. Includes correspondence, certificates, and military papers of Frederick Dummer Sewall, army officer and internal revenue agent.

3,700 items; 14 containers; 5.6 linear feet

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Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6357488

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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