Records relating to the payment for services performed for the State of Alabama.

The records consist of correspondence, receipts, oaths, and orders related to services performed by various individuals. Included are items regarding the printing and distribution of state publications; the construction of an arsenal; and housing for state prisoners. A substantial portion of the rec...

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Format: Electronic
Published: Alabama Department of Archives and History
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/8323
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Summary:The records consist of correspondence, receipts, oaths, and orders related to services performed by various individuals. Included are items regarding the printing and distribution of state publications; the construction of an arsenal; and housing for state prisoners. A substantial portion of the records from 1823 concern payment made to Daniel Rather, keeper of the Madison County jail; Rather housed state prisoners in the jail for a fee of forty cents per day.