Register's and asistant register's reports to state assembly, 1825-1838 (bulk 1825, 1836, 1838)

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Register's and asistant register's reports to state assembly, 1825-1838 (bulk 1825, 1836, 1838)

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These are draft reports on the Chancery Fund submitted to the state assembly. The reports were occasionally requested from the Register and Assistant Register by legislative resolution. Informational content of each report varies depending on what was requested.

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