Military pension account books, 1775-1852.

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Military pension account books, 1775-1852.

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Series consists of six account books recording payments of Massachusetts pensions to French and Indian War veterans as well as individuals wounded or disabled in militia service inthe War of 1812. Most records relating to pensions can be found in legislative collections, namely: Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State: Passed acts ((M-Ar)229); Passed resolves ((M-Ar)228); House unpassed legislation ((M-Ar)230); Senate unpassed legislation ((M-Ar)231). Also: Massachusetts. Council. Executive records ((M-Ar)327) (also known as: Council records) This is one of a set of record series relating to Massachusetts Revolutionary War and other early military pension and bounty payments. For a complete list see: Massachusetts Revolutionary War pension/bounty records.

0.17 cubic ft. (6 v. in 1 doc. box)

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