The records pertain only to positions in the State of Missouri normally filled by Presidential appointment as follows: Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the St. Louis and Central Superintendencies, registers and receivers of public land offices, pension agents, and supervisor of the census for the 11th Decennial Census. The officials concerned with Indian administration, land matters, and pensions for veterans were employees of the Office of Indian Affairs, the General Land Office and the Pension Office respectively.
The records include letters of application and recommendation, petitions, reports, oaths of office, bonds, notices of succession, and applications for leave of absence. The records also relate to such matters as resignations, removals, and investigations of charges against officials.
The papers are arranged by title of office or position and then arranged alphabetically by the name of the individual and then by the date.
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