Records, [ca.1870-1896]

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Records, [ca.1870-1896]

Reports of committees including law, health, education, grading and paving, water, printing and supplies, with appointments, discharges, and removals of various city departments. Also statements of candidates for various Brooklyn public offices; expenses of candidates; and petitions of the Common Council, City of Brooklyn, 1885-96. Includes records of the Kings County Board of Supervisors, 1870's to 1890's with petitions, contracts, and bonds.

14 cubic ft.

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