Records of Governor John S. Pillsbury, 1875-1891 (bulk1876-1882).

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Records of Governor John S. Pillsbury, 1875-1891 (bulk1876-1882).

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Assorted files on public policy matters, including materialsrelating to public lands, railroads, grasshopper relief, seed grain, pardons, andapplications for and appointments to office.

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