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Miscellaneous Records — Lexington (Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

Mar.–July 1867

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Unbound miscellaneous records, March–July 1867, are arranged by type of record. Included are one report of rations, one monthly report of court cases and destitutes, and one monthly statement of freedmen's schools.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1909, File 4.24.6
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Miscellaneous Records — Lexington (Chief Superintendent and Chief Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, December 1865–November 1868, are arranged by type of record. The series includes statistical reports of unfortunates (May–June 1866); reports of outrages to freedmen and Unionists (December 1865–November 1866); receipts for…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1904, File 4.18.13
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Miscellaneous Records — Louisville, KY (Disbursing Officer)

1872–78

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1872–1878, are arranged by type of record and thereunder chronologically. The records include returns of public property, reports of persons and articles hired, accounts current and receipts, affidavits, and a report of…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M2029, File 1.4.8
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Miscellaneous Records — Louisville (Superintendent and Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records cover the period October 1865–October 1868 and are arranged by record type. The records include money receipts (June 1866–September 1868); affidavits and declarations (January 1866); bonds relating to freedmen (October…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1904, File 4.20.25
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Miscellaneous Records — Lumberton (Agent)

Sept. 1865–Aug. 1868

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Unbound miscellaneous records, September 1865–August 1868, are arranged by type of record. Included are reports of arrests, reports of moneys, bills of lading, lists of stores expended, court records, various returns, and indentures.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1909, File 4.26.12
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Miscellaneous Records — Lunenburg Courthouse (Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

1865–68

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1865–68, are arranged by type of record. Included are papers relating to the magistrate's court, reports, and miscellaneous court papers.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1913, File 3.50.6
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Miscellaneous Records — Macon (Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1865–1867, are arranged by type of record. The series consists of letters of complaints, affidavits, indentures of apprenticeship, accounts, and vouchers relating to election expenses.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 3.29.6
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Miscellaneous Records — Mansfield (Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, August 1867–October 1868, are arranged by type of record and thereunder chronologically. Included are monthly inspection reports (February and October 1868); monthly school reports of the district superintendent, (September…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.32.7
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Miscellaneous Records — Maysville (Superintendent and Subassistant Commissioner, Mason County)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, June 1866–March 1868, are arranged by type of record. The records include receipt rolls of clothing issued (February–March 1868); reports of accounts current (June 1866–February 1867); a list of stores received from the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1904, File 4.21.11
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Miscellaneous Records — Medical Officer

Date not recorded

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Unbound miscellaneous records, January 1866–November 1867, are arranged by type of record. Included are reports of vaccinations, leases, reports of inspections, reports of clothing, reports of patients admitted, reports of freedmen treated, and rosters of…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 3.4.23
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Miscellaneous Records — Memphis (Subassistant Commissioner – Subdistrict of Memphis)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, July 1865–April 1870, are unarranged. The records include receipts, inventories, property returns, reports of sick and wounded refugees and freedmen, and morning reports.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1911, File 3.21.20
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Miscellaneous Records — Memphis, TN (Disbursing Officer)

1872–1877

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1872–1877, are arranged by type of record and thereunder chronologically. The records include returns of public property, statements of public funds, reports of persons and articles hired, and accounts current. Also included…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M2029, File 1.8.10
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Miscellaneous Records — Meridian (Subcommissioner)

Date not recorded

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1865–1868, are arranged by type of record. The series consists of bills of lading, Freedmen's Bureau accounts, bankruptcy papers, deeds, and reports of outrages.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 3.32.15
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Miscellaneous Records — Millikens Bend (Provost Marshal and Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

Date not recorded

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Unbound miscellaneous records, July 1867–September 1868, are arranged by type of record. Included are affidavits, bonds, and abstracts.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.35.21
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Miscellaneous Records — Mobile (Subassistant Commissioner)

1865–68

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1865–68, are arranged by type of record. The series includes affidavits, February 1866–December 1867, some of which relate to the riot of May 14, 1867. The records also contain contracts (December 1866–January 1868),…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1900, File 4.18.8
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Miscellaneous Records — Moncks Corner (Subassistant Commissioner)

Date not recorded

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1865–68, are arranged by type of record. The series consists of quartermaster records, rations returns, bills of lading, and affidavits.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 5.40.12
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Miscellaneous Records — Monroe (Agent and Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

Date not recorded

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Unbound miscellaneous records, September 1865–November 1868, are arranged by type of record. Included are reports of indigents and helpless (October–December 1866 and January 1868); accounts current (December 1866–January 1867 and August 1868); monthly…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.37.12
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Miscellaneous Records — Monroe (Subassistant Commissioner of 5th Subdistrict)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, August 1867–February 1868, are arranged by type of record. Included is a report of freedmen claims prepared and forwarded (February 1868); a report of civilians employed (No Date); and an abstract (August 1867).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.36.7
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Miscellaneous Records — Montgomery (Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, August 1867–August 1868, are arranged by type of record. Included are monthly school reports of the district superintendent (August 1868); trimonthly reports of operations (August 1867); monthly reports of supplies received…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.38.6
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Miscellaneous Records — Montgomery (Subassistant Commissioner)

1865–68

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Unbound miscellaneous records are arranged by type of record. The series includes affidavits (January 1866–September 1867), contracts (January 1866–February 1867), receipts for funds (December 1865–July 1866), receipts for provisions (October 1865–June…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1900, File 4.21.8
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Miscellaneous Records — Morganton (Subassistant Commissioner)

1865–68

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1865–68, are arranged by type of record. The series consists of lists, affidavits, and returns.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1909, File 4.28.9
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Miscellaneous Records — Mount Pleasant (Acting Subassistant Commissioner)

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Unbound miscellaneous records, 1866–68, are arranged by type of record. The series consists of bills of lading, returns of quartermaster stores, lists of stores expended and stores received, reports of persons and articles hired, reports of business…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 5.41.5
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Miscellaneous Records — Nacogdoches (Subassistant Commissioner)

Jan. 1866–Dec. 1868

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Unbound miscellaneous records, January 1866–December 1868, are arranged by type of record. This series includes letters received, petitions, affidavits and testimony, and an indenture.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1912, File 4.34.3
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