Miscellaneous general correspondence file, 1848-1935.

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Miscellaneous general correspondence file, 1848-1935.

This file consists of incoming and outgoing letters arranged alphabetically by name of sender and addressee. Includes personal information about inmates and their parole, routine transactions, some fiscal data and internal operational data. From 1895-1935, the file is reasonably complete; from 1848-1895, the file is very incomplete.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6795631

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