Register's outgoing correspondence, 1851-1856.

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Register's outgoing correspondence, 1851-1856.

Outgoing correspondence primarily to the Commissioner of the General Land Office; but also to the U. S. Treasurer; the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury; and the Surveyor General concerns account and report transmittal; military warrants; patents; and general district office business.

ledgers 4 volumes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7399496

Illinois State Archive

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United States. Surveyor General

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