The first volume contains the Cape Girardeau City Council Proceedings from April 13, 1845-May 9, 1849, as well as a financial register dating from 1850-1853. The second volume is a report of the Cape Girardeau Assessor’s Office from August 1, 1873, and lists real estate values from 1870-1873. The third volume lists the proceedings of the Board of Council for Cape Girardeau from December 21, 1871-June 7, 1875.