Records of the Register of the Treasury Department.

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Records of the Register of the Treasury Department.

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The records consist of ledgers, 1776-1924, journals, 1776-99 and 1869-97, warrants, 1818-1922, registers of warrants, 1805-1913, waste books, 1779-85, daybooks, 1789-1852, and records relating to accounts, 1809-1910.

3,383 linear ft.

National Archives Library, National Archives Records Administration

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SNAC Resource ID: 8339452

National Archives Library, National Archives Records Administration

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The Office of the First Comptroller was created in 1789 by the act establishing the Treasury Department. His responsibilities included final approval of all settled accounts, keeping records relating to receipts and disbursements of public funds, and keeping copies of contracts. In 1817 the Comptroller's functions relating to military accounts were turned over to the newly created office of the Second Comptroller, and in 1849 some of his functions relating to customs accounts were turned over to...