Employee bond record, 1853-1858.

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Employee bond record, 1853-1858.

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Oaths sworn before courts or justices of the peace by prison employees. Bound with the Sales Ledger series [MSA S1497].

.5 cubic ft.

Maryland State Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6766574

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