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H" As a legal meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Boxfor? in the bounty fof Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts qualified by the Constitution to vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, holden on the fourteenth day of November, being the second Monday of said month, in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty one- for the pur pose of giving in their votes for governor, Ledut, Governor, of said Commonwealth
" The whole number of votes given in , were sorted , counted, recorded, and declaration there of made, as by the Consti tution is directed- and were for the following persons
eFor his Excellency Levi Lincoln - - 59%. Hon. Samuel Lathrop 10
Hon. Marcus Morton- 6 Gov . Benjamin Pearl Esq. 3\
For his Hon. Thomas . Winthrope
. . John Mills -- - .5
-64 It. Gov.
Richard Wells - - 3/
to a legal making of the inhabitants of the town of Boxforo, in the County of Essex and Counhonwealth of ,Massachusetts qualified by the Constitution to vote for- Senators and Counsellors, holden on the 14 th day of November bering the second hionday of said month A. D. 1831. for the four pose of giving in their vite's for denaters and Counsellors, for the district of Essex County.
The whole number of votes given in were serted, counter. recorded, and declaration there of made, as by the Consti- tution is directed - and were for the following persons
Hon, Leverette Pattonstall. - 1,3 . Thomas "Payson- William Ahoradlike 66 William B. Breed
Millicion de honson fr. 37
Doet feverviales Spoffered-
cMores Doingjate 6
"1
Chabert Gross 36 Ebenezer Bradbury
57
George Savary 5
Thomasoff. Clark 31
Joseph f. Cabot= 5
Jesse Hinball. 25 William Hawker
William Reed-
28
William Sutton
Williamnevichiots 25
John it Morse 5
18:12 Ice. 114
Uppresentatie de General court,
Pursuant le a law of this Commonwealth,
, the bounty of Essex, qualified according to the tan- situation, having been duly convence in town tractions on the day of weember current, for the choice I a Representative in être Legislature of this Commonwealth, die Ihren and there thet. Got. Charles Peabody Cesq. being an inhabitants of ruc town and qualifica as the Constitution requires, to represent them in the General Count to be convened and holden on the first thetuesday of january next
Dated at Boxford this fourteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one and in the fifty sixth year of the stude pendence of the United States of America. -----
e. , 0: 14th
Aha regard ineating of the Inhabitants of the Loson of Borland in the Country of Essex and Commonwealth of classaction- setts, qualified by the constitution to vote for Representatives in the General Court, holden on the the law oforventer being the second monday of said chants, in the never 1831. low the propose of giving in their votes for a Representar time of said Commonwealth in the Congresso? Wie United Mintis for the Essex North District.
"the whole number of votes quen in, wen sortie, counted, recorded ann declaration thereef mail,as & la0 11 directed- and were for the following , pommes
Han. Joseph hittredge 54 flen. Galet Gushing - 41 Gaylord. Esquece En ... 6
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1032
Ara legal meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Bexpert in the bounty of Essex and tommornocal th of thousand husets qualified by the Constitution to vote for representatives in. the General Courtsholden on the 16th day of gamers being the thing monday of said month, in the year 1232 .- for the purpose of giving in their votes for a Representative A i said Commonwealth in the Congress of the United States for the Essex North District.
The whole number of votes given in were sorted, counter. recorded and declaration thereof made, as by law is directed-and were for the followoma person's :-
For Hon. Joseph, Kittredge -. € 8 Hon. Caleb Gushing 34 Gayton Osgood SExy. 2
of a legal town meeting held in the meeting house in the first parish in Boxford this 16th of gommans A. D. 1832
Chose May. Samuel Perley Moderator,
Voted to pass over the second Article in the Warrant,
Toted to close three to serve as auditors to examine the receipts and expenditures of the town, and report ut the next animal meeting the state of the Treasury.
Chose Gapt. Josiah@Pinball Capt. Annos Plimba !!! Simcon Pearl S
Auditors
"oled- that the auditors be instructed to examine the looks and receipts and expenditures of the town for three years fast- and make report at the next unmal town meeting
Vols to choose a Committee of things to examine the bells fore- sented by the several Surveyors of highwiny" for labour perfor". is in breaking through the snow in the winter of 1831 .- and make report to the de lectmen.
Chose - Amos Carletoni) Gapthomas Partey Committee John, Gouden 1 Vold that whatever sum may be reported by the above Com- mittee as having been performed in labour on the highway! in the winter of 1831. agréable with a vote of the tour in 1829. be assessed and committed to the surveyors of highways of 1832. and each person having performed labour as above be accredited on the tax committed to such Surveyors Voted to Dissolve the meeting
Representative
1832 Jan. 16
Board of
Commutter to, examine the the. bills presentes
1832 7 € 6. 13 At a legal meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Boyford in the Country of Essex and Commonwealth of classachusetts, qualified by the Constitution to vote for- Representatives in the general Court, holden on the thirteenth day of its bruary being the second Monday of said month, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, for the purpose of giving in Their votes for a Representative of said Commonwealth, in the Congress of the United States, for the Essex North District." The whole number of votes given in were sorted, counted. recorded and declaration there of made, as by law is directed- and were for the following persons :-
Before scurtactive to Gorgress.
Con Hon. Joseph Kittredge 79 Hon Caleb Gushing 45 Gayton. Osgood Esp. 2 11
Fel. 19. 1832.
alegal town meeting held in the meetinghouse in the second parish in Boxfind this 13th day of Prebruary A. D. 1832. Chose Capté Amos Minball oftederates-
Treasurer. authorized to hire mariery
1 Volvo what the treasurer be authorized to hire the sum of two hundred dollars fel necessary) to meet the demande against the town er a less sein, as the demandes may require.
Mateo te dissolve the Materia
1882
Representative to Congress
It a legal meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Boxford in the County of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, qualified by the Constitution to vote for representatives in the General Court, holden on the twelfth day of March being the second monday of said month, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, for the purpose of quing in their. votes for a Representative of said Commonotalet, in the Congress of the United States for the Essexdorth District. The whale number of votes given in were sorted, counted recorded and declaration there of anade as by law is directed and were for the following persons
From Hon, Joseph Kittredge 97 11 Hon, Caleb Gushing- ,38 Gaytony. Osgood Esq. 1
1932 (March 12%)
At a legal town meeting held in the meeting house in the first parish in Boxfore, this 12th day of March D. 1832. -
Chose Capt formnel Kim ball Moderator Toled to pass over the 2? article in the warran!
article Bassel over volio hast the Imusuver be instructed to Capt. jacob down his order and the town will assume the das
Instructions
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Yes that the inhabitants have the privilege of taking fish called pike or pickerel at any time when they please. -
- rated to dissolve the meeting
1832
Apie 2". At a legal meeting of the male inhabitants of the Town of Barfora qualified to vole in town affairs held in the Meeting house of the first parish in sice town this in day of april, D 18325
Whose Charles Peabody, Esa. Moderator. Phineas Barnes ....
„ Moses Formanon? Simeon Pearl- Selectmens, Prosessorsn Capa Amos Kimball xachosen at The adjoumement.
John Gould & Samuel Morse .. Constables ~ 1.
Samuel Morse. ?? Lohn Gould. (Francis burtion ..
1.6
Suthingmen-
Mai - Samuel Ferien. Danica Vraiment
< _ . c . c. c. Anchew Poulet. . . Joseph Symonds. Samuel Andreus. ..
Samuel Bisher.
Surveyors
.. Eu. Soloman Low- . Richard Foster. John Hace. . Daniel Gould. Get. John Hillam. 1. Samuel Fowler. Est Amos Munkail. Danach Harriman.
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Highways.
Daniel interneti.
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Stephen Prabac. chance to Gale. Lonainan Foder Be- ..
C- Lm/ c. .. . .. .. Leaten. Leremich Nouns? down kimball - Cafm Gould. yen Soloman Now. timers baricion.
Menu Viewers -
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1832 tw. 2
Town oficers.
Highways.\Schools
Chore Oliver Peabody notamment Peabody Henry Perley you Gati. Amos Kimball Daniel Hariman Ephnam I Cole.
Field drivers
11 Edward Holyoke Beny" Pearl ) Pounce Keepers ~ C -
Samuel IS blement - Daniel Andrews. Gen Solomon Low Moses Kimball Latin. Samme Kimball.)
Surveyors of Lumber
" Res? Peter Eaton 29) Isaac Briggs Alijah Forthey Esq Latin. George Pearl' Car Charles Peabody -
School Committee
Dr. Daniel Perley 2
Phineas. Barnes elded at The adjaumment.
Dr. George W Sawyer' Cat Charles Poulionly Capst. John Hillom Phineas Banes- Cati Anies Kimball Timeon Part.
Prudential Commetter.
" Joseph Hale Lessee Reynolds Phineas Perley Francis Perlly John Day In
Hoy reeves . John Kimball
Voted, to raise Five hundred dollars for the support of schools, and to appropriate one third part of it for a womans school
Voted to raise one Thousand dollars for the refrain of this highways, to be appropriated The same way as the last year.
8 1832 Av. 2 auditors
Chose Gent Solomon Low, Simeon Pearl and Capit. Losich Kim ball a committee to examine the rechts and expenditures of the town and to report state of the ·Treasury at the next annual meeting-
Collection
Laces
Vater to let out the collection of taxes to The lowest bidder. The south district was check off to Herry Perley at 3 ×3/4 per cent. The North district was struck of Samuel Morse at 4×3/4 per cent a
Chose, Henry Perley Jr. & Samuel Morse, Collectors_
Vated to pass over the ninth article Vated to accept the report of the town auditors. 5 Voted No pass over the bill presented by. Johnt Foot- To allow both !. John Kimball, bite- $ 18.45- To allow BanJamin Robinson & bill". 10:50 cm ..
1 £ To allow Baron Shefford 1 Voted to restrain Swine from going at large. That seat cattle Horses & horse kind be restrained u from going at large from This day untill the 20 of November next.
Sounds Canaty
Vated to pass over The 14th article - Chose Cal. Charles Peabody Ressurer a
Whale number of votes given in for County measure were thirty nine, and were for William F Tade-
bated to adjam the meeting to the gt in! 3 o Clock P. M. at the meeting house in the ? Parish-
April gt Meeting resumed agreable to adjournment ... Vated to raise one Thousand dollars, or the annual expun. ditures of the town
Bills allowed
Vated to allow a bill of change of how hader, for planck for a bridge 15/3, 96.
Vated to reconsider the vote passed on 9. 6 Foots bill at The last meeting " Vated to allow the bill- $22.4~
mechanic Bills-allowed fr.
Swine A battle !
9
1832
Vati Reconsider
Amil of Vated to reconsider the vote last pass) ... 1. To choose a committee of three to confer with John t foot viz .. May" Samuel Perley .. Profi. Amos Kimball and Jonathan Foster Eig 1
Vated .. to allow a bill presented by Gen Sola Low. $ 50 cm
Bills, acloud Jour Audition
Instruction
Vated, To reconsider The vote where by the town water to accept the report of the Town Auditors .. and to recommit The report to them in order to ascertain a mistake in regard to a vum not accounted for, and to request the Ressurer to show Them his books
Voted To allow, batata Toscale Him ball $3 ...-
I Sincon Pearl
3. ---
and beton Amos Kimball 3 .. . for Their services as Town auditors the past year. year for
Reconsidered
Dated. To reconsider the vote whereby boat. I offer Kim ball was allowed a bill of charge of the last. meeting. for the sum of - 8 -- - ~~ $ 18 1175
Voted to dissolve the meeting
At a legal meeting of the inhabitants of the town Boxlord in The County of Essex and Commonwealth Massachusetts qualified by the Constitution to vote for Representatives in The General Court holen this att day I April being The 2. Monday of said Month in the Dear 1832, for The purpose of giving in Their votes for a Representative for sale Commonwealth in The Congress of the United States for The Esser North Districton
The whole number of votes given in were sort ot counted recorded and declaration Thereal made as by law is directed and were for The following persons- (viz)
How Joseph Kittredge in 99.
Gay ton? Osgood 6.
Nathan Maynard ~ 5"- Hon Caleb Bushing -
Solomon Low- 9 Hon asa lo tildes /
Hon James H Duncan Decon John Harleton 1
Hon Here? Nelson
Revo Isaac Braman
Same. Heath
Josiah Adams
Seth Burnham
Daniel Mitchell
Amor Gage
George fewett
Member of Gangues
10 1832.
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1832 May 14h At a legal meeting of themale inhabitants of Boxford- qualified to vote in nown affairs held in the Meeting house of the first parish in vaid town, This 14th day of May D 1832-
Chose Caft Amos Kimball- Moderator ---
Voted to excuse baht. Garon Shoford from any further service as one of The Committee to take the case and management of The estate devised To The Town by the late Han. Aaron Wood Eng And chose Major Samuel Perley in his place-
(B. Poapto Q. Shefford was excuse by his own request)
Vated" To raise Three hundred dollars in addition to the gram at the annual meeting, for town expenditures-
Voted not to accept the report of the Commithe who have the care and management of the estate devised to The town, by the late Hon Garon Move EsE ~
Chose M. Simeon Pearl, Geti. Amos Gumball of Moves to a bom mutter with discretionary flowers to take care of a farm in Concorde, N. H, and to sell and convey it of Thought popera 1
Chase Mr. Benfa Porady, Charles Peabody Esq. 2 Gen. Solom Low, a Combattere to oppose The road prayed for by Jonathan Abbott and others -
Vated not to allow a bill presentes in favor of took- Abraham Perly
Detec not to allow Constable Mones bill .. $6.50-
Vated to allow John 6 Foot $4.06. in hast pay of the bill presented by him for services on the highways The past winter -
Meeting dissolved un
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May 14
At a legal meeting of the make inhabitants of the Town of Boxfora qualified by the Construction to vote for Rej Presentatives in the General Court, holden This 14 days of May 1839 being, The second Monday in vaid month, for the purpose of giving in Their water for a Representa Live for the Commonwealth in The Congress of the Unique States, for the Esser North Distrut- · The whole number of votes given in were sorted wanted, recorded, and declaration there's made as by Law is directed and were for the following persons, Viz) Non . Gosdin Methodic Caleb bustine, 59~ votes 1.50 " Gayton B Osgood --- 5
Soft 3 .
11 James H Duncan / .. - Nathan Maynard / At a legal meeting of the male inhabitants of The Town of Boxford in the Country of Essex and Commonwealth , Massachusetts qualified by the Constitution to vote for representatives in the General bout holden Vivis 3° das et dês- beine, the first Monday of said month, for the purpose of giving in Their votes for a Representative for the Commonwealth in The congress. of the United States, for the Essex North District - The whole number of votes given in were sorted counted recorded and declaration hered made as by law deres. and were, or the following jurons. "UCZ ?-
Fon Joseph Kithedge, Use. - 34- votes. "Caleb Cushing EsE- 22
Gayton & Osgood Es 4 - "
At a legal meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Batford in the. County of Essex qualified according to the Constitution to vatifor Representative in the General baust, holden on the word Monday of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty two for the fam More of giving in Their votes for Election of President and Vice President of the United States: "The whole number of votes given in were received, sortea, counted, and recorded, and declaration theroad mall in open town meeting as directed by the Act passed, The 24 days of March, D, 1832, and were for the following persons:
-Electors. At Large-
Sufolk.
Jacob Hall ---- - do . . 5 ..
Charles Hood
de . 2 .. New Bedford }-63.
Gideon Barslow - Salem 63 .. Joseph Rücketson do. - 5.
Brillian 13 Breed
Lym . 5. John M Wiliams - 2 .. Salem - 1.
Barnstable.
Essex Nattes Lebenezer Morely Neof. Post. 63. Nyníphas Manton. Thomas Payson! Rowley . 5%.
Barn stable .. 63. Amer Pages 2. Benjamin Hallett, do. 5". Nathan Brooks - Concorso, 63", Samuel Stinson .. . 2 ... Benjamin Hyman Woburn " corvin Eliphalet Gare 2.
Aaron Tufte .. Duelley .. 63.
Pliney Merrick Worcester. 5.
Richard Olney 63. 2 . Samuel dec Barrel -
North ..
Charles Subley 2 . Ebenezer Mattoon, Amherst, 63.
Franklin Asa Stebbins, Deerfield. - . 5" Perley Burton 2.
Byers Springfield .. 63. Hampden L. John Chaffee - de 5.
Henry Shaw Jonesborough- 63. 3 James IV Robbins Lenox .. 5.
Pirineus Allen 2.
Norfolk ? James Richarion, Dechu -- 63. SC John Bailey. Dorchester.
Ebenezer Seaber ~ 2 ..
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Plymouth. gotham Lincoln of Hing ham. .... 63.
Charles Jackson Boston (Bm zachariah Edely?
John D Billions. des Nathan Willis - . do . . '2 .. Thomas H Perkins do .. 63 ".
Middleborough .5". Peter H Perver: - 2, Bristol.
Cornelius Grinnell)
Esser. Jauthe
Solom Moriarty Vilarearly
Middlesex
Harvester South
Worcester 7 Stephen @ Gardiner Bolten 5.
S'ffelliam Ul. Thompson .. 2. Berkshire
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At a legal meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of oxford in the beauty of Sur, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, helden The Meeting house of the first thansh in Boxlord This 12th day of raw $ 1832. being The second Monday in said month, for the furnace of ton qualified electors giving in Their votes for Governor. It. Governor Senators, and Counsellors, wereally to the law of This loom more wealth ...
The voles given in were received, soiten counted, and declaration Thereof made , and were for The following persons- vik)
His Exay. Levi Lincoln ~ 63. 2
Hon Samuel Lation 10. 2
Marcus Morton 3. ( for Governor Benita & Baras. 1.)
Samuel & Armistrona, Esg- 63. 2
Hon Firmother Fuller. 10 .. (
11 Patri Mills
3. (For at. Governor-
greenleaf Herzen
Sencions y Counselors ..
Hon William Johnson .~. 60,
" Elias Entram. 61.
Josiah Newhall. 58.
Gilman Parker. 62.
62.
62 ..
Hilliam Vecrois Miliar Reach 12 ..
Joseph Wirm 11 .
Hiliam 23 :23 recol 11 .
zamas Payson 21 .
Thomas il Clark
Geremiain The Lord 11 ..
Clases frigate
Lose'in I Galat
3.
George Savary 3 ..
4 .
William Hawks 3 ..
.. Stephen Basler 3.
Henry A Breed
3.
vit a legal meeting held at The abovementioned plue This 12th day of November 1832. For The purpose of chosing a Representative to the General Cour" ...
Charias labrador Tesse was unanumaras la crasem
1832
oft a legal meeting of The Inhabitants of the town of Boxford in i'm County of Essex anos Commonwealth of Massachusetts, "Wild in the meeting house of the first parion in said town This 12th day of November 1899. being The second Monday in said month for the surface of giving in Their votes for a Representative of and Commonwealth, in the congress of the United States for Essex North Distrut, The whole number of votes given in were Soria, counted, recorded and declaration Thereof made as is by law directed and were for The following persons.(vi)
Hon Geremich Nelson. 00-votes Gayton Osgood Es . . . 3 ~ "
At a legal meeting of The Inhabitants of Boxforce qualified to vote in town affair, held in The meeting house of the first parithe in sauce town, This 12th day of No? AD 1832. Chose Charles Peabody Easy moderator ~
Those Samuel Goodale, Ma. Samuel Partey & Arternas WPerley a Committee, to make suitable repairs at the ford way? Bridge (so called) Vated to accept the best of Jurors as proposed by The Solutionen, as follows-
The following is a List prepared by the Selectmen of Boxforce. comprising The names of those furious who in Their judgment are well qualified to verve as Jurors.
Samuel Kimball. Charles Perley.
Samuel Andrews .. Seth Burnham. Samuel Bixby .. Samuel Peabody". Elhriam I Cole .. Arterias H Perley.
Samuel Mblement. Thomas Perley !!
Benjamin Piabody"
WilliamH Carleton. Moses Dormanq. John Day ... Jonathan Koster.
Charles Peabody". William Ross .. Joseph Symonds.
Thomas & Hovey .. Josiah Kimball. Amos Kimball"
John Tyler .. Daniel Hood ..
All which is submitted to said town for Their revision alteration or confirmation. Moses Dorman 2 Boxford Oct-30" 1832. Simeon Pourl. Selectman
Armas Himball, Boxford.
Vared To allow a bill presented in John Gould for his services as Constable $ 5.25 -- Voted to allow a bill to Rufus Burnham for Boarding Mary Chadwick & Child
Vated to allow Daniel Goulds bill for plank $ 3.175 Voted to allow two bills of Peter Pearl one for work on highways $ 2 .- -- The other for attending Sally Dressers funeral $ 2 . - -- Vater to choose a Committee of Three to -- confer with The Gage Ever(viz Caft Josiah Kimball, Moses Dormand & Coft. Thomas Partey un 1
Voted to dissolve the Meeting, a
1333 April 1
At a legal meting of the male inhabitants of the town of Boxford qualified to vote in town affairs held in the meetinghouse of the second parish in Said town this first day of April 1933
Chose capt Amos Kimball Moderator Down Clerk
11
capt Anos Kimball Moses Dorman joh Phineas Barnes 11
Selectmente Afressors
11
sol. Charles Peabody 11
Treasurer
- John Gould & Samuel Morse Constables 11
11
Daniel Chapman Samuel Morse
11
Seth Burnham
Inthingmen
11
John Gould
11
Samuel Perley
Thomas Sawyer
11
Joseph Simmonds Phineas Foster
Survey or ?
Samuel Dale 11
George "W' Hood, 11
John Sawyer Joseph Male Samuel Peabody
capt Frederick Spoford 11 Isaac Adamy Peter Pearl 11 euft William Farnham
Highways
Ephraim Foster
11
Jorn Officers
16 1832. Nov-12#
Surveyors of Highways
Hence viewers?
George W Sawyer Setti Burnham Greenleaf Dole 11
11
11
Benjamin Robinson Field Drivers
11
Ichru Gould Charles Perley Jacob Jornal
11
Pound "Keepers) 11
11
Daniel ffindrews Oliver & Peabody 11
Surveyors of Lumber ,
Daniel Wood 11 Daniel Gould 11
Ephraim & Cole 11
11
Moses Chadwick facce dans Artimas "W Perley Clifford Farnham William Blackburn Alijah Northey capt George Pearl 11
Moles Dorman in Josiah Kimball 201, Charles Peabody 11
School Committee-
Prudential
Daniel Andrews 11 Oliver Hillam Jacob Towne "1 "Sera Solomon Low
Chose Edmond Barker John Day Moses Chadwick Daniel Holmer .. William Tyler ja ..
maj Samuel Perley je John Day John Gould gem, Solomon Low . Amos Carlton Dr.
Edward Holyoke Benjamin Peart)
Samuel "Vi Cleanent? Joseph Symonds gend Solomon Low
11
Hogrieves.
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Town Officers
18 1893 April 1
Isaac Adams Prudentifi Committee
Benjamin Peabody
voted to raise Five hundred dollars for the support of schools and to appropriate one thing part of it for a womans school 1
Voted to raise one thousand dollars for the repairs of the highways to be appropriate the farve way as last year'
Chose Gen Solomon Low, east Josiah Kimball and Simeon Pearle a committee to examine the receipt and expen ditures of the town and to report. the state of the greasing at the next annual meeting-
Voted to accept the report of the town auditors
voted to choose a Committee of three persons to take. to take into consideration the subject of raising money for repairs and amendments of the highways and own roads within the limits of the town and especially as it respects breaking of the roads when encumbered with snow in the winter and to digest and report source plan; ti remove future difficulties respecting the subject at the apotemment of this meeting
Chese Samuel Perly For the above el, Charles Peabody Benjamin Peabody voted to abate the taxes set to the following named persons in Collector golen Kimballs dist of rates for the year 18:31
wiz Stephen Poor Heirs of Solomon Word Heirs Arnos Sheffert John Courant
Voted to raise one thousand dollars for the annual expenditures of the town.
Voted for County Treasurer ~ William To Wade had 27 Votes bring the whole macoulies handed in
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Volio To choose a committee of three persons consisting of the Overseers of the pour la investigate the concertis between Moses Chadwick and Honneth Dole and if possible to Effect a compromise, in order that the sand hamn ich may Te no longer changeable to the town and to report their success waspecting the subject at the adjournment of this meeting ~
Voted To let out the collection of taxes to the lowest liveder. The South district was struck of to William Son at 4 por Cent The north district was struck of to William D'henry at 3/4 por Cent.
Voter To restrain swine from going of large all the year. That heat caule & novaes and holde kod de restrained from going at large from this day until the 20th of Neverder next
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