Agency history record, 1776-1841.

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Agency history record, 1776-1841.

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Maryland. Treasurer of the Western Shore

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The Maryland Constitution of 1776 continued the colonial offices of the Eastern and Western Shore treasurers. Primarily a result of geography and demographics, the standing of the two treasures was unequal. While their principle function was to receive and disburse public funds, the Eastern Shore treasurer was little more than a deputy or agent of his Western Shore counterpart, who conducted most of the treasury business within Maryland. By 1841, transactions of the Eastern Shore office declined...

Maryland. Treasurer of the Eastern Shore

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The Maryland Constitution of 1776 continued the colonial offices of the Eastern and Western Shore treasurers. Primarily a result of geography and demographics, the standing of the two treasuries was unequal. While their principle function was to receive and disburse public funds, the Eastern Shore treasurer was little more than a deputy or agent of his Western Shore counterpart, who conducted most of the treasury business of the state. By 1841, transactions of the Eastern Shore office declined t...