Commutation Commission records and reports

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Commutation Commission records and reports

C#00452,C#01167,C#01173,1636-590

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Scope and Content: Records of the Board of Commutation Commission meeting to examine claims and draw orders upon the General Treasurer for the repayment of monies expended by individuals & municipalities for Rhode Island men drafted into the service of the United States under act of Congress approved March 3, 1864. Includes: C#00452 - Commission proceedings (2 vols.), April 1, 1864 - Feb. 2, 1866; 9" x 13 ½" x 1 ½"; 285 pp. entered & 8 ½" x 13 ¼" x ½"; Sept. 1, 1864 to Feb. 2, 1866 Check / payment receipt book, Sept. 1, 1864 – Feb. 2, 1866. Record of 819 $300.00 commutation payments authorized giving date, number, recipient; Includes loose papers; volume 11” x 16 ½” x 1” C#01167 - Commission reports / corresponding papers, 1864 - 1865 C#01168 - Exemption paper receipts arranged by municipality, 1864; 6 folders C#01169 - Service exemptions certificates arranged by municipality, 1863 - 1864; 15 folders C#01173 -1174 - Commission correspondence & draft resolutions, etc. C#01176 - Draft exemption releases arranged by municipality, 1864 (7 folders)

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Office of Receiver of Commutation Money (Form B)

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