Public funds ledgers, 1812-1821.

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Public funds ledgers, 1812-1821.

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This series consists of an accounting ledger documenting expenditure of funds obtained from public revenue sources. Expenditures recorded in this ledger include rations, supplies, and salaries.

partial microfilm reel.

South Carolina. Department of Archives and History

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SNAC Resource ID: 6717312

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