Receiver's ledger (credit system), 1800-1831.

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Receiver's ledger (credit system), 1800-1831.

Lists accounts of the Marietta land office. Each entry includes date, name, residence, reason for transaction, and amount of money involved. Land sales entries also include quarter section, section, township, range, number of acres, and rate per acre.

Originals: 2 v.Copies: 2 microfilm reels.

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