Records, 1836-1852.

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Records, 1836-1852.

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Manuscript and printed volumes. The minutes & proceedings journals, the ordinance & resolutions books, and the digests are described in separate records. The minutes of the 1844 distribution committee (appointed to apportion a $1000 appropriation for the relief of the victims of an October fire in the Fourth Ward) mainly includes a record of how the relief funds were spent, although there is also information on the committee's procedures and on donations made to the relief effort. The letterbook includes copies of communications from the secretary of the Council and from the Recorder in his capacity as a member of that body. The Committee on Streets and Landings minute book includes considerations of matters relating to public improvements in the municipality.

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