Rough minute books, 1797-1807.

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Rough minute books, 1797-1807.

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These two volumes contain the rough version of the engrossed minutes of the Supreme Court in its terms at Albany. These rough minutes sometimes contain less information than the engrossed minutes, especially in April term, 1797.

.5 cu. ft. (2 volumes)

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