Receiver's register of forfeited land stock and military land scrip received, November 10, 1831-September 23, 1848; May 3, 1853-February 2, 1856.

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Receiver's register of forfeited land stock and military land scrip received, November 10, 1831-September 23, 1848; May 3, 1853-February 2, 1856.

Rough lists are of forfeited land stock and military bounty land scrip received in payment for land. Entries include date application for purchase made, name of person surrendering stock or scrip, number and amount of stock or scrip, legal description of tract to which applied and Receiver's receipt number.

register 2 volumes.

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