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Mecklenburg County (Va.) Reports of Indigent Soldiers' Families, 1863-1864

The Mecklenburg County (Va.) Reports of Indigent Soldiers' Families, 1863-1864 is made up primarily of the reports of funds paid to soldiers' wives, widows and other family members in districts throughout Mecklenburg County. The reports include the names of the agents distributing funds as well as the names of soldiers' family members receiving funds. In some cases, more detailed information about the family is provided, such as the number of children and their ages. Some of the reports specify what funds were spent on, including bacon, beef, corn and flour. Also included is a small amount of correspondence concerning relief of indigent soldiers and their families.

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Mecklenburg County (Va.) Reports of Indigent Soldiers' Families, 1863-1864

Mecklenburg County (Va.) Circuit Court

The Mecklenburg County (Va.) Reports of Indigent Soldiers' Families, 1863-1864 is made up primarily of the reports of funds paid to soldiers' wives, widows and other family members in districts throughout Mecklenburg County. The reports include the names of the agents distributing funds as well as the names of soldiers' family members receiving funds. In some cases, more detailed information about the family is provided, such as the number of children and their ages. Some of the reports specify what funds were spent on, including bacon, beef, corn and flour. Also included is a small amount of correspondence concerning relief of indigent soldiers and their families.

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