Order books, 1849-1879, 1887-1956.

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Order books, 1849-1879, 1887-1956.

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Orders of dismissal and retention, writs of error, and orders for retention of case records pending final disposition of motions, each showing case title, names of parties involved, court of record, action taken, and costs assigned.

0.8 c.f. (4 volumes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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