Minutes, Western Shore, 1806-1851.

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Minutes, Western Shore, 1806-1851.

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Clerk's record of court proceedings in Annapolis. Entries indicate those present and summarize court business. See also the Minutes series [MSA S0424] and the Minutes, Eastern Shore series [MSA S0425]. Arranged chronologically.

1 cubic ft.

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