Rules violation, original, 1881-1906.

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Rules violation, original, 1881-1906.

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Prisoner violation reports written by guards. Entries consist of date, name, prisoner number, and offense. Most entries recorded in the Rules Violation Record index [MSA S0255]. See also the MARYLAND PENITENTIARY Rules Violation series [MSA S0280].

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