Checkbooks for state expenses, 1806-1874.

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Checkbooks for state expenses, 1806-1874.

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Series consists of a large number of bound checkbooks, currently retaining only the stubs, as the original checks were cut out and given to the payees. In addition to checkbooks for general state accounts, sometimes found in nearly complete chronological sequences, there are a variety of others, including those for payments made from the Massachusetts School Fund (most years in the general checkbooks), for allotments sent for towns to distribute to families of Civil War soldiers, and sinking fund checkbooks for railroad bonds. A few receipt books are also included, which document incoming payments. For related payroll series see: Massachusetts. Treasury Office. Orders on legislative payrolls, 1779-1830 ((M-Ar)1722X), Massachusetts. Treasury Office. Orders on salary rolls for public officials, 1842-1860 ((M-Ar)1734X), and: Massachusetts. General Court. Committee on Accounts. Account rolls, 1786-1862 ((M-Ar)2268X). Series relating to railroad sinking funds and allotment payments have been referenced to this series.

3.68 cubic ft. (70 v. in 8 boxes)Copies 8 microfilm reels ; 16 mm.

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