Rough minutes, 1821-1850.

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Rough minutes, 1821-1850.

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Rough minutes containing listing of cases and such abbreviated notes as petition order, notice and order reference, and decree settled.

8 cubic ft.

Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6879729

Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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