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Register of Complaints — Plymouth (Subassistant Commissioner)

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The single–volume register of complaints, August–December 1867 (216), is arranged in chronological order and numbered. The volume also contains a register of "applications" relating to bounties and claims (July–December 1867).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1909, File 4.36.9
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Register of Complaints Relating to the Division of Crops — Vicksburg (Subcommissioner)

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The single–volume register of complaints relating to the division of crops, September 1867–May 1868 (285), is arranged by the name of the planter and has a name index. Papers relating to cases registered in this volume are in the series of records relating…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 3.51.9
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Register of Complaints — Rice Hope Plantation

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The single–volume register of complaints, July 1866–June 1868 (261), is arranged chronologically. The volume also contains a register of rations issued (July–Sept. 1867) for St. Peters Parish; a register of "Rosters of Unfortunates" (May–Sept. 1867); a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 5.46.5
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Register of Complaints — Rockingham (Agent)

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The single–volume register of complaints, June 1867–August 1868 (230), is arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1909, File 4.40.4
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Register of Complaints — Rockville (Superintendent)

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The single–volume register of complaints, June 1866–September 1867 (55), is arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1906, File 5.3.5
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Register of Complaints — Rocky Mount (Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

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The single–volume register of complaints, 1866 and 1868 (422), is arranged chronologically. There is a name index to the section for 1866. The volume also contains letters sent by the Military Commissioner, 26th Division, 1st Military District, Nov.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1913, File 3.81.5
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Register of Complaints — Rome (Agent)

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The single–volume register of complaints, June 1866–November 1868 (344), is arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1903, File 3.77.6
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Register of Complaints — Rosedale

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The single–volume register of complaints, ca. 1865–1867 (251 A), is unarranged.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 3.45.1
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Register of Complaints — San Augustine

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The single–volume register of complaints, August–November 1868 (151), is arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1912, File 4.39.2
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Register of Complaints — Sandersville (Agent)

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The single–volume register of complaints, May 1867–July 1868 (365), is arranged chronologically. The volume also includes a list of persons who were destitute.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1903, File 3.80.3
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Register of Complaints — Seguin (Subassistant Commissioner)

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The single–volume register of complaints, September 1866–October 1868 (154), is arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1912, File 4.40.2
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Register of Complaints — Selma (Subassistant Commissioner)

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The single–volume register of complaints, August 1865–April 1868 (180), is arranged chronologically and has a name index.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1900, File 4.25.6
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Register of Complaints — Smithfield (Assistant Superintendent)

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The single–volume register of complaints, May–August 1866 (240), is arranged chronologically. The volume also contains a register of contracts (May 1866–May 1867).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1909, File 4.45.5
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Register of Complaints — Sterling (Subassistant Commissioner)

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The single–volume register of complaints, January 1867–December 1868 (156), is arranged chronologically and has a name index.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1912, File 4.41.3
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Register of Complaints — Summerville (Subassistant Commissioner)

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The single–volume register of Complaints (271) covers the period September 1866–November 1867. Entries in the volume are arranged chronologically. The volume also contains a register of liens on crops for supplies (July–Aug. 1867).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 5.53.6
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Register of Complaints — Sumpter (Subassistant Commissioner)

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The single–volume register of complaints, April 1867–December 1868 (160), is arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1912, File 4.42.4
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Register of Complaints — Thibodeaux (Agent and Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

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The single–volume register of complaints, April 1867–October 1868 (476), is arranged chronologically. The volume also contains a list of names (September–October 1868), arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.66.8
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Register of Complaints — Thomasville (Subassistant Commissioner)

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The single–volume register of complaints, November 1865–October 1866 and March 1867–October 1868 (385), is arranged in chronological order and numbered. The first entries, 1865–66, consist of a transcript of proceedings; entries for the period 1867–68 are…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1903, File 3.86.9
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Register of Complaints — Tupelo (Subassistant Commissioner)

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The single–volume register of complaints covers the period November 1867–February 1868 and July–December 1868 (261). The entries for November 1867–February 1868 are arranged in chronological order and numbered; those for July–December 1868 are arranged…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 3.49.4
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Register of Complaints — Tuscaloosa

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The single–volume register of complaints, January 1866–July 1868 (136), is arranged chronologically and has a name index.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1900, File 4.29.5
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Register of Complaints — Unionville (Subassistant Commissioner)

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The single–volume register of complaints, July 1866–March 1867 (279), is arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 5.57.3
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Register of Complaints — Washington (Agent)

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The single–volume register of complaints, December 1865–November 1866 (392), is arranged and numbered in chronological order.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1903, File 3.88.1
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Register of Complaints — Washington (Hemstead County)

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The single–volume register of complaints, August 1866–February 1868 (166), is arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1901, File 3.32.5
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