General outgoing correspondence, 1830-1915 (bulk 1861-1915)

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General outgoing correspondence, 1830-1915 (bulk 1861-1915)

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The treasurer and receiver-general of Massachusetts is the sole receiver, custodian, and payer of state funds. General outgoing correspondence documents the activities of the Commonwealth's Treasury Dept. primarily during and after the Civil War, in letterbook format.

16.42 cubic ft. (1 doc. box and 13 record center cartons)

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