Land settlement and improvement affidavits, 1874-1875.

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Land settlement and improvement affidavits, 1874-1875.

Affidavits of settlers on state lands stating that they had settled on the specifically described lands prior to January 1, 1874, and describing the improvements they had made on the lands, plus related incoming correspondence.

0.4 c.f. (1 archives box)

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The State Treasurer, a biennially elected Constitutional officer, succeeded the Territorial Treasurer (WIHV88-A1) upon formation of the state government in 1848. The State Treasurer has custody of all State funds. He prepares and publishes periodic reports on the condition of these funds. The Treasurer also has custody of securities and land contracts representing investment of the State funds, and of securities deposited by banks and insurance companies as legally requi...