Letterbooks, 1887-1905.

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Letterbooks, 1887-1905.

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The series consists of nine bound letterbooks of outgoing correspondence of the State Board of Pensions from 1887-1905. In some instances the incoming correspondence has been tipped in the letterbook. The correspondence mainly answers inquiries from pensioners and applicants concerning eligibility, proof of service, the application process, and reasons for the denial of certain claims. Each volume contains a name index of correspondents.

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