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Miscellaneous Records — Grahamville (Agent)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1868, are arranged by type of record. The series consists of bills of lading, abstracts, lists of stores received, monthly returns of stores, and reports of persons and articles hired.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 5.26.4
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Miscellaneous Records — Greensboro (Subassistant Commissioner)

1865–67

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1865–67, are arranged by type of record. The series consists of orders, bonds, reports of sick and wounded, and freedmen's accounts relating to the receipt of supplies.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1909, File 4.16.15
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Miscellaneous Records — Greenville

June 1866–Feb. 1869

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Unbound miscellaneous records, June 1866–February 1869, are arranged by type of record and include receipts, returns of commissary property, invoices, reports on current accounts, estimates of funds, affidavits, and incomplete claims applications.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1900, File 4.11.7
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Miscellaneous Records — Greenville (Agent)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1866–1868, are arranged by type of record. The series consists of receipts, bonds, affidavits, accounts, and a contract.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 3.15.6
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Miscellaneous Records — Greenville (Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1866–67, are arranged by type of record. The series consists of transportation reports, bills of lading, vouchers, leases, lists of stores expended, and abstracts.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 5.27.17
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Miscellaneous Records — Grenada (Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, April 1867–November 1868, are arranged by the type of record. The series includes recommendations (April 1867); school reports (April–May 1868); contracts (March 1868); accounts (January 1868); reports relating to court cases…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 3.17.9
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Miscellaneous Records — Hallettsville (Subassistant Commissioner)

June 1867 and May–Nov. 1868

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Unbound miscellaneous records, June 1867 and May–November 1868, are arranged by type of record, such as letters and court records.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1912, File 4.21.3
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Miscellaneous Records — Hamburg (Ashley County)

Sept. 1866–July 1868

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Unbound miscellaneous records, September 1866–July 1868, include rosters, indentures, retained copies of monthly accounts and land reports, monthly returns of quartermaster stores, and court papers.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1901, File 3.8.6
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Miscellaneous Records — Hammond Station (Agent and Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, April–June 1866, are arranged by type of record. Included are indentures (April–June 1866), and retained monthly inspection reports, May–June 1866.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.22.7
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Miscellaneous Records — Hampton (Calhoun County)

Dec. 1865–Jan. 1867

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Unbound miscellaneous records, December 1865–January 1867, include contracts, affidavits, court papers, and one letter received (January 1866).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1901, File 3.9.2
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Miscellaneous Records — Henderson (Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

July 1867–July 1868

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Unbound miscellaneous records, July 1867–July 1868, are arranged by type of record. Included are reports of outrages, affidavits, telegrams, records relating to elections, court records, receipts, indenture records, and reports of operations.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1909, File 4.18.12
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Miscellaneous Records — Henderson (Superintendent and Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, March 1866–July 1868, are arranged by type of record and thereunder chronologically. The series includes monthly statistical reports of operations (March–June 1866); monthly school reports (November 1867–July 1868); monthly…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1904, File 4.14.6
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Miscellaneous Records — Holly Springs (Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, September 1867–December 1868, are arranged by the type of record. The series includes letters sent; reports of persons and articles hired; roster of officers; reports of civilian employees; and receipts, affidavits, and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 3.20.4
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Miscellaneous Records — Homer (Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, October 1867–December 1868, are arranged by type of record. Included are retained copies of letters sent (March–December 1868), trimonthly narrative reports of operations (January–December 1868), bills of lading (May–July…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.23.2
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Miscellaneous Records — Huntsville (Subassistant Commissioner)

1865-67

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1865–67, are arranged by subject in accordance with an index list. The records in the series relate to discharges received, affidavits, contracts, accounts, and bills.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1900, File 4.13.11
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Miscellaneous Records — Jackson (Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1865–1868, are arranged by type of record. The series consists of applications for rations, affidavits, freedmen's accounts, settlements, receipts, and lists.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 3.22.12
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Miscellaneous Records — Knoxville (Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1865–1870, are arranged by type of record. Included are receipts for rent, reports of accounts current, affidavits, judgments, and authorizations.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1911, File 3.18.15
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Miscellaneous Records — Lake Providence (Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, April 1866–July 1868, are arranged by type of record. Included are abstracts, vouchers, and returns.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.29.22
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Miscellaneous Records — Lake Station (Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, September 1867–October 1868, are arranged by type of record. Included in this series are affidavits, reports of persons and articles hired, school reports, general orders, and special orders received.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 3.23.8
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Miscellaneous Records — Lauderdale (Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1866–1868, are arranged by type of record. The series consists of statements and affidavits, bills of lading, receipt rolls of hired men, and ration certificates.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 3.24.10
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Miscellaneous Records — Lebanon (Agent)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1865–1867, are arranged by type of record. Included are tax receipts, a school lease, and contracts.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1911, File 3.19.5
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Miscellaneous Records — Lebanon (Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, February–June 1868, are arranged by type of record. The series includes reports of persons and articles hired (February–June 1868); school reports (February–June 1868); and reports of assaults committed on refugees and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1904, File 4.16.7
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Miscellaneous Records — Lewisville (Lafayette County)

Sept. 1866–Feb. 1868

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Unbound miscellaneous records dated September 1866–February 1868 include retained copies of narrative reports, orders received, affidavits, and court papers.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1901, File 3.14.8
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