General incoming correspondence, 1898-1920 (bulk 1900-1905).

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General incoming correspondence, 1898-1920 (bulk 1900-1905).

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The treasurer and receiver-general of Massachusetts is the sole receiver, custodian, and payer of state funds. General incoming correspondence documents the activities of the Commonwealth's Treasury Dept. at the turn of the nineteenth century. Series relates to collection of revenues (including municipal settlements of 1900) and payment of bills, with receipted bills and other documents connected to their payment constituting the bulk of the records.

22.5 cubic ft. (18 record center cartons)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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