Ledger, 1776-1828.

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Ledger, 1776-1828.

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Records of expenses related to the Revolutionary War. Entries which predate office probably were transcribed from books kept by the Board of Accounts or the Board of Auditors. Volume for 1776-1798 consists of unsettled accounts due the state for monies advanced individuals during the war. Another copy of that volume, made for use by a collection agent, also is included within series. Amounts given variously as "continental," "black money," "red money," and "specie." Includes rate of exchange. Some entries transcribed from the Day Book series [MSA S0149] and the Journal series [MSA S0150]. Arranged chronologically.

3.5 cubic ft.

Maryland State Archives

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The office of the Auditor General evolved out of two agencies, the 1776 Board of Accounts and the 1777 Board of Auditors, neither of which lasted more than one year. In March 1778, the House of Delegates resolved to appoint an auditor general to audit, state, and settle public accounts (Laws of 1778, res. 1). Records previously maintained by the Board of Auditors were turned over to the auditor general for examination and correction. Moreover, the new official was required to render...