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To SEE of the Town will take measures to have the amond. ments or straightenings in the road from man Dame Parker's to Carlisle line discontinued, or are thereon ___ To see if the Town will accept a new highway as lawn aut by The Selection from the house of Robert Ruth. andson till it intersect, the road leading from Chelms Ford MEEting house to Wertforce near the house of Gaff. Il princes Shouldings, or act thereon .
To SEE if the town will choose a board of health for the present years
8 To see what measures the town will take in rela- tion to the Suit instituted by Caput. Jonathan . Reach against the Town.
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Warrant for Town Muting. aug1. 16, 1832
and you are required to serve this Warrant by post- .
my attested bofees Thereof at each of the publick Mest- ing houses, and at the Tavern of Thomas J. Adam, ale in Chelmsford so that the same may stand at least two Tabathe previous to the time of holding the a faresaid meeting-
Here of fail not, and make due return of this Werwant to the Town bleck at or before the time of- houten for holding the meeting aforesaid -
Given under our hands and seals at said Chelms- Forth this Second day of august in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Flirty two. Otis Adam Schutmen Sam & Burbank for athan M. Read ) Chelim pon Recorded by face Aocom, to Return ansaè Warrant
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Mitalles op 55. august 4, 1832 In obedience to the foregoing Warrant I have notified and Warned the Inhabitants of 6 helms forth in sain 6 aunty, qual- i fied by law to vatt in Town affairs to mut at the Time and place in said Warrant and for pur poses therein ox pesce by posting attesten Copies of The dance at the places There descretees, so That The donne may stand at least two abath previous to The time of holding said meeting -
James Pets, Constable of
Recorded by Jack Adams, Jour Clark
Town Mirting. August 16th A. 2. 1832- 125
At a legal down Meeting of the inhabitants ofthe two or chelmsford qualified by law to vote in town affairs, held at the Meeting house in The Module of said town on Heersday The sixteenth day of August, A D. 1832 at two of the black on the afternoon- Frecce led to business by receiving The written vite, If the waters for a Moderation of The affecting and chose Gant. Ctis Adams, Moderation)
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To choose a Committee of three to super intend, the Letting out and making The news roud near- John Guiltons
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Forsaid Committee and , wahr joseph. Mannino, (David Partiam and Ephraim - Adams, werechosen To dismiss The 3? article in the illawant To reconsider the lash mentioned Hole-
Satul To choose a Committee of three to attend on The boun- ty Commissioners in viewing the proposed new road as marcas for in The Petition of your Asgood &EThers. Natur and Chose Charles Bent. Capt. Josiah Fletcher and Fact, Allows vain Committee -
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That said Committee be instructed to exercise Your- 1 discretion and Judgment In opposing on affecting to send Petition according To ecraninstances -
" For That the town will not were it of The touch miniconed ine The 4th Cortile of The (Nurvant
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To dismiss tres auch Uitule of the Nawant But The Selectionen take inasures i 'istentesaus Tice The new viele of road, and The alterations of the do mar astately ordered by the County Commissionces on The Orti- tion of Thomas Green and others.
Value To dismiss The sixth Untule in the Warranty Vous To choose a board of Heart Value That the three Selectman with other persons, one of them Forside at The Middlesep Villas were once at North- Glutenpour, constitute the Board a death, undermed and Charms But, and John T. Toni, were chosen.
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For saire commetter by ballet and chose Withaun traun Espa. Guje. form Butterfield, false Smith. Cafel. Willican Aletinen pr. Sphviene Adas, Groft. Julius Wright, Kan Baruch Spalding Map. joseph. Warning and formmed word To dismiss The meeting
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Warkaut for Town Meeting You? 12, 1832 Mindles ga ss. To capt. James Peth, one of the haus table of the Towie of Chelmsford in duedileacity. Greeting-
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notele, and war the in have- tento of said toun qualified by the Constitution to vote in Etu. hous to meet and afsemble at the center Muting house on Monday the two ofthe day of November next at twelve of the clock at noon, then and there to serve in their votes to the fileetmen for Governor and feet. Gov- amon of the Commonwealth, and faire Senator, for The district of Middlesup on one Ballot-alsotobring in Their votes to the Saleetmen for fourtien Electors of Prese idon't and vice President of the United States on one Ballot, Which Ballot Shall contain the name ofat least one inhabitants of each of the Congressional districts into which The Commonwealth is divided with The
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l'atul to add two more to the Board of Health, to be Physica Bond Chose Dr.Warce Kettraage and Join R. Bartlett. M. 2. That The overseers of the Poor be in theusa) To grant relief to such pour persons in This town in shall be attached on the Choleva, whereever such, cisom Shall hap, un true in mucho assistance To choose a Connetter to definer The fuck commen_ und be; for" M. Read against This one. Tient Sauce committee conserto suce That vain Commutter be authorised to compromise sauce deut les Reference or otherwise, or defend Awesome before a fiery
Warrant for annual Town Meeting Nov. 12.1832/28 name of the district inoxed te which we belongs- alsofor the tourito agree a for the number of Representatives said town will send to the next General bauerto df said Commonwealth to be holden at Boston on the List Wednesday of January next; and to choose force suitable person or not Sous to represent them ate sacer General Court ._ level you are ilso requin. ed to notify and iam the inhabitants of said town qualified by law to Vite in town affairs to assimvale at the above named time uno place Then and there to act on the following articles, viz.
To choose a Moderator to govern the Meeting
1 2 To take into consideration the Petition of Joshua Barnet & others to bounty Commissioners, praying for straightening, wir alterations in the highway between Billerica and found near the house of When Carlton in Chelmsford, and act thereou.
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To take into consideration the petition of Brunamen Prescott and others. to the said Commissioners, praying for serious alterations in the road leading through Chelmsford to Sowell, beginning at the house of Alijah Read in Westford to Canal Bridge in Chum Jon and act thereen.
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To take into consideration the Pitation of jonathan Hartwell and others to said commissioners, praying for sundry alterations in the need leading from littleton to Chelomfors, beginning at a Joint mean the Congregational Meeting house we Littleton, and terminating near the terem of Willen de Rea in Chelmsford & cut thereon .
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To take into consideration the Petitious of Otis Hey war and others to said Commissioners praying for various alterations in the ward leading from bacliste to thelyon, terminating near the hours of Joseph Warren, and act thereon- Losce of the town will order and direct that no Gun pow. der above the quantity of fifty pounds shall be kept in de posted in any Shop, store in other building in This town Which shall be within the distance of twenty five wir four any other building, or out therow.
To SEE of the Town will overer or direct that the bridge war The housed, Abel Spalding be repaired with stone on other. wise, and let thereon.
To see if the town will devise any new method frepurring the my hways and bridges in sair town for the next year, -
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Warrant For unnel town Meeting, Nov. 12, 1832 used to choose any Committee that may be thoughts accessory in View of said alteration, or ust any thing there on that the town may think proper
Josse if the Town will order any thing respecting a france of land, dieded by Richard Faulkner to the town of Chelmsford, and to Mouse any agout a committee to carry any such order into effect, or. at any thing in relation to the same.
Joses if the Town will order any thing respecting a claim made by the town of Rowley against said town of theems, are in support of Isade Blaisdell - Und you are devoted to serve this Warrant by
frosting uh attested copies of the same asfollows, vor one at cach of the hinblick Meeting houses, and one at the Javern of T.J. Adams in sair town, so that the same stand at least
two saberths previous to the time of holding the aforesaw /tt. mig - Here of til not and make return dither warrant, with your doings thereon with ourselves at or before the time of holding the Meeting aloverain
Given wieder over hands are deals this twenty then day of October in the year of our bord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two. Cole Adam, Selecteren
Jan? Burbank Jonathan M. Vier Checonfer ( Recorded by fall Accura. Town block_
Constables Return _
Middlesex 55. Jour of Chelmsford act. 31. 1832, Le ober diener to this warrant I have notified and warner the frahotden arece other inhabitants of the town of Chelmsford to meet at time ared place, and in purposes expressed therean, by frosting up attested copies of the same at the place, Fierein directes, So that the same may stamme two sabaths at least, forever, to the home of pouted for holding said meeting. James Pith, Constable of thelaw por
Recorded by feel Adam, Trung lik 1
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Choice of Electors. Nov.12. 1832 130
At a legal town meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Chelmsford in the bounty of Middlesap, qualified according to the Constitution to vote for Representation in the General Court, halden on the second Monday of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty two for the purpose of giving in their votes for Electors of President and Vice President office United States !- The whole number of votes gw- in in were received, sorted, counties, and de. clared, and record There of- made in ofen town Muting, as directed by the act hafsee the twenty fourth way of March A. D. 1832, and were for The following persons:
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Chances Jackson, one hammer and twenty three Nathan Well 's Security focus
JohnD. William,
Election for duffelt District. Thomas H. Perkins one hundred inea Thewater there Charles Fiamme Seventy pour Facol Heall
Elector for Essere Sauthe District Gideon Barstow, one hundred traente, Three John Moriarty, Seventy four William B. Breed one
Electron for Essere North Distrut. Ebenezer Mosely, one hundred Twenty three Amos Nayes Seventy four Thomas Payson one -
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Eleison for Worcester Southel Distrut Auson Tufts, one hundred and thecity three Richard Play Suecity jours Planning Merrick, one
Sucon for Worcester Forthe District Samuel Ice, care hundred twenty Three Charles Sibley. Security Jours I. P. Gardner, una
Elector for Franklin Destruct Eleveren Mattoon, one hundred twenty three Purley Bartow, Security four Asa Stablecias, one
Election for Hanfden District. James Byers, one hundred twisty three William W. Thompson, Sweaty four form Coffee
Election for Berkshire ( Distrut Henry Show, one hundred twenty three Phineas Allen, Seventy four 1. W. Collins, one
Election for Norfolk District James Rich andson, one hundred twenty Three Security four
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Elutor for Plymouth District. Gotham Lincoln, one hundred troenly fire Peter H. Pierce, Seventy four Zachumain Eddy cree.
lucian in Arester district. Corndius Grinnell, one hundred tworeste, Werde John M. Williams, Seventy pour Joseph Richardson, one
Elector for Barnstane District. Vymphar Marston; one hundred heart, Three Samuel flereson, Seventy four, Benjamin Halit
How" M. Read face Auau,
Recorded by Jarl Forums, Town Clark
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Vites for Governor Ne. 3.2. . Var. ILiz
At a legal destino" the habitants of the town of bluemsford in the Gaunity of Middleson and Common- wealth of illa, suc insetto, quali fied by the Constitution to vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, holen on the twelfth days of November, bung the secondlion- day of said Month, in the year of over Land one thou- Sand eight hundred and thirty Two for the four, case of going in Their Votes for Governor and lieutenant Governor & sail Commonwealths- The whole num- ber of vatos given, invecese fontil, counted, monster will declaration there of made, as by the Constitue. tion is directed; and were for the following persons . For Governor. Live Lincoln, one hundred and twelve Marcus Morton, Eighty five Samuel Lathrop, one
Ion Lecterand Governor, . .. Samuel J. Armstrong, one hundred and Two Ecgtity Two
Otis Acum Samuel Barvauk Selection for- M. Read cheerpor, face Adam. Town Clicks,
Recorded by fork Adams, Town Clark
Coles for Senators xe. 1832 7100.12. .134
oft a legal Meeting of the Jumubitants of the low food in the bounty of Middlesex and commonwealth ?? Unachusetts qualified ory 1 the Constitution to vote . or Senator and Counsell. Low wollen on the invelp the day of However, being the second Thonday of said months in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred. and iniver wo for the purpose of youring in theer Votes for senators and Counsellors for the District of' Unddie soy - The whole number of votes quiene ine, well sortede, counted, Recorded wreck declaration there of made as by the Constitution. is directed - and were for the following persons. For Daniel Richardson one hundred&nineteen ". Haricis Winship one hundred & twenty. " Nathaniel Austin one hundred twenty. " Samuel Hour fifty two. " Elihu butler fifty six " Charles Jaain fifty seven " Laorele Hour fixti eight · Achro wade severala feira. · " Williana terceira semente, since " James 'Zufrell seventy five - ·· Goberna Blood in seventy five -
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Recorded by farlo Adams, Town Cark.
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Jo. on Meeting , Vocal 12th 1832 1 - It legal town meeting de tre ina étants
diesex quale, in bag how to vote for town ar leen und in toun affairs, held at The Westinghouse in the middle a said town on Monday the Twelfth now of November A. D. 1832 at twelve of the block at noon, The town proceededland tated as follows, to wait:
For a Moderation and Choose Gult. Ein dam To take w/ The 2. 3, 4th of 5the articles of the War- raut and out whow them together
Vatel To refer said articles to a Committee of three with instructions to oppose the Petitions in said articles refered to, and fall Ad ary, William Adams, Esgr, and "Dun. Isaiah Spets. ing were choson said Committee
That the town does Green and denuit that no gunpoweren above the quantity of fifty pounds shall be kaft or deposited in any my Phone Store or other building in this Town, Which shall ler within The distant ance of any other buulding. of twenty five rudy's The the Grease near The house of Mr. Abet fald- ing be covered with flat Stones, and that a pier be quiet of Stone in its center -
That the Setedmen be a committee to repair saire bridge, acid that they may omet The lewelding of the pier in the same if they think propón.
To choose a Committee of three to divise The best Manner of refraining the roads, to reporta at the next March Meeting, and Benjamin Chandberlin, Isacce Chamber tin and Ichthan Parken were chosen to Vater That the town tell and convey the land on Drum Hill, which (Rickand Faulkner conany to This town -
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did chose fail Adams, un lequit for the tour, and that's he be authorised, to make and execute a Deed of sauce land on Drum hill in the name and on behalf. of the inhabitants of this town to any person who may purchase the same, and for such seem as said Aden, may agree upon
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That after retaining for the touris use, a sum auf- ficient to pay the town for supporting said Faulk. new, while he was chargable to this town, and The changes of selling said land, the residence ofthe freceds of the sale be paid to save Facelkner .. vitex To refer The lenth lintule wie The Warrant to the Quersiers of the Poor
Value to dismiss The meeting
The word allest fast Adam, Telek
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Warrent for march Thesting 1833.
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word in towns appelle te mort ared agambe at the Centre. Merling house in said Town on Monday the fourthis day of March next at nine of the block in the facevon. then und there to act on the following articles vez. To choose a Moderator to preside at the Meeting. To make choice of all necessary Your Officers ' se the year ensuing.
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To hear the Reports of sundry Committees Chosen by the Town and order' to report at this Meeting and act theron. To grant Money for the support of Schools, vor house and all other Town charges.
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To see in what way and manner the Roads and Bridges shall be repaired in said Town the year ensuing.
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To give in thier votes, or a Treasurer for the County of Middleser.
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To vendue the collection of taxes for the year cushing To see if the Town will restrain Horses neat battle and Swine from young at large within the limits of said town the year cushing or act therow. To see in what way und manner he Schools shall be kept in said, Town the ensuing year and the Money divided between the several school Districts. To choose a Committee to make the next annual settlements with the Town Treasurer. -
And you are required to serve this warrant by posting u's in attested toby of the same al cach of the following places viz : one at each of the Publick Meeting houses, and one at the Tavern of The f. Acurus It Is said Town so that the same way stand two warrants at least previous to the time of holding the
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Meeting agousaid. Heres fait, not auch mike due retire of this Warrerit with your doings Thereon to the Town Clerk at, or before the line appointed for holding the aforesiad Meeting. Given under our hands and seals this Eighteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
Otis Adams. Felechien Same Burbank. Jonathan M. Read.) Quelesgjord,
Middlesurp .s. Town of Chelmsford February 22.183 In obedience to the fourgoing Warrent I have. posted attested copies of the same at each of the places herein named and thereby have notified and warned the Inhabitants of said Town is apenible at time, place & for ourvoses, Therein ey foroffice.
James Vitts. ( Constable of thelegend.
Recorded by joël Adams. Town Clerk.
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Annual Town Meeting. March 4th. 153.
At a legal Heating of the Inteabitants of the town of thelansford in the bounty of Middlesex, qualified by Law to vote for Town- officers and in town- affairs holden at the Meeting house inthe middle of said town, on Monday, the fourth day of March A. D. 1833, at 9 of the clock in the fore- now, bung the annual Town-Meeting. theyproceed- Ed and voted as follows; to wit .. For a Moderator a chose Mr. Charles Blood. For a Town-blink and chose JaEl Adams, who was duly, Sworn by the Moderator In ofen Town- Meeting- Tochoose Three Salutmen.
For the first Selectman and chose eafit. Otis Adams. Forthe 2. Selectman, and chose Mr. Sam Burbank, Forthe 3? Salutman, and chose Maj for" M. Read, For a Town-Treasurer, and chose Brug: Chamberlin, To accept the Report of The GuErsEErs of The Poor, To chaos three OVERSEErs of the Poor on one Ballot. For three GuErsEErs of the Poor, and chose - Samuel Davis Est Frances Richardson and Robert Richardson,
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To choose Three OverseErs of the work house and Chose. Samme Davis. Esst. Francis Richardson and Robert Richardson,
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To choose two bonstables, and chose Joseph Heywood and James Pitts, and They both sey nified the acceptance of that office.
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To adjourn this MMEEting half an hour to meet at the same place - weiter which mit according to adjaummene and
To choose your Fishwardens.
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For four Tishwardens and chose Timothy Manning Charles Richardson, John Parker and Amos whitney por. To acyjne the Report of the Committee, who made The annual Settlement with Her J. Frews
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March Meeting 183. com'a.
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To choose a School Committee of three, on one ballot. For said School -Committee, and chose Joel Adams. Otis tilans and Charles Blood
Vate To choose one more Constable and made choice of Sisley Jeammet, who accepted sac office. To choose three Fence-viewers, and chose Prescott Kunball, Allen Robinson and fifthak Parker.
Voter To choose three Field- drivers, and chose, Jonas Pierce ? Cyrus Howard and Vithal Parker.
Votul To choose nine Surveyors of Lumber, and chose Allon Robinson, Henry By ano, John Parker, Bery: I. Clear, Amos Sheer Sprake Living stone, Samuel P. Hadley, Edmand Swift, and Brujamin Blood,.
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To choose, more Survitons of Lumber and chose EleT. While Her, Agavial Paradon and Amos Whitney for. To choose one Measures of Wood in Each School-Des- trist, and chose in No. 1. Josefile Rees .. 2 Jack Parkhurst .. 3 Daniel Proctor
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5 Charles Adams Thomas Marshall 7 8
Alpneus Spalding Thomas 1. Adem, 9 Jork Rofen To choose two more Measures of Wood, and chose, Eben Adams, Est, and Samuel P. Hadley. To choose twelve Hog-Reeves, and chose Stephen But. terfield, Benjamin Heywood, Willard Proctor Marcus Byam, Varnum Spalding, Lot Easte, Capt, Solomon Park hotel, Elijah Richardson. fr. Dean Holt, Geo. Worcester, Daviel Warren, and Banaban N. Bradt. Votre To choose four Weighers of Hay ana chose Thomas !. Adam, Willard Rua. Jelse Smith and Jos. Manning Voice To choose two Inspuiting of fire and chose Ante- mas Parken ann William Packen.
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That the roads and bridges be repaired in the same way and manner they were the last year. To choose ten High-way- Survey ors and chose. Laht Josiah Fletcher fr. sarah Spalding Own Emerson f. Elch ?“ Adam Samuel S. Foster Enoch Merrell Bruji Chambertin George Worcester
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Thomas Marshall Elijah Richardson /. To choose a Board of Health of Seven & chose Otis Adams, Suruc Burbank, Jon. M. Juel Charles Band. John F. Jorry. Paul Kittredge and John c. Bartlett.
ited granted the sum of right huvedred dollars for the refers of the Highways and Bridges. and granted the sunof one hundred dollars for the suport of the loom.
that the Boursiers of the Poor be dencitace to tray the two hundred dollars, now dece on account of the Pour. fann-Deth.
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and granted the sum of Eight hundred dollars to defray the nece sam expenses of the Tour. and granted the sun of one thousand dollar for the support of the Town-Phoals.
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For a County Treasurer for the bounty of Middlesex and the votes were for How. John Keyes, Seventy seip um L. Chaplain Eight Nathan Brooks three. That Fifty, Seven dollars of the School. Money be all- portioned among The small School Districts at The discretion of the felulmen.
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To choose one Collection of Jaxn - That the collection of the Taxes be fut who and offered to the lowest bidder, and they were an- circlingly huit wife auch streeck off to frpthat Parken at two cents weed two mills on the dollar to be collected on the same terms as last year,
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March Meeting. 1833, continued.
For a Collection of Takes, and chose ich Than Parken. To restrain Horses. Acht Callles and other commonable Beasts from going at large wie this town without a Kraften, the Ensuring
That the Selection be are thoresen to grant because to sucess persons as they shall Judge kro"son, to allow one mileh. Low to a farmity to go at large in this town, subject to Leche rules on the Selectionen may adopt, so that the owner. there's shall not be subject to a fine by reason of the above vite to restrain Them.
That the Schools be kelch in the score wan and manner they were the last year.
In choose a Committee to make The annual Little- ment with the Town- Treasure and chose fall Adams, Man. Joseph Manning & Dun Sameth Strateling Votew To dismiss The micting.
attest Jord Adams Town Clerk.
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Settlement with Town Treasurer Manh 2. 183.
The subscribers a tommithe appointed by the town. of bretons ord, to make the annual Settlement with the Youre Treasurer have attended to that and submit the following deport (to wil). The Treasurer changes him- self with the balance due at the last annual settlement
1.40 With bash received of Joseph Haywood for 1830 . 123,96
do " 1831 11 77.83
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$.2551.98 and is Credited
By bush paid sundry Orders drawn by the Selectmen
amounting to sum of $2325,48
Leaving balance due from the treasurer $226,50
all which is respectfully submitted
Joel adams
Charles Blood & Committee Ephraim Udany
assented to by Berg" Chamberlain Treas
Chelmsford March 2 1833
Town-officers for 1833- sworn fr. 144
Jour of Chelmsford, Monday Mark 4. 1433- The fowing named persons were on the above said. day in legal town Meeting chosis into the several offices, set against their respective names, and have appeared before the Subscriber. Join- Click of said town and taken the ault by law required to qualify their for the office into which they are respectively choson as follows . vir. Jamie or taking the auth Olis Adams March 9th
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