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Majon on Self "Knowledge - Sencia's Morals.A Thomfor's Seafons. - Picas of Wakefield. _ Hall's Guide. to Prayes .- Halt's difioriges - Milloto &figlig SF. Juniper Jach in 2 Hol! Prices Sermons,- Forefter.
Morfis Geography abridge? - Marynaror Life _ Church. Platform. - Moore's Travels & Nohy Will in History of Vermont. The following Books are damaged in the following mannes ( Fig.) Baron French almost every leaf started & the lover damaged & a Number of Drops of tallow in it- Self Knowledge of leaves taste= Hat's Grado 10 Leaves Started- Juniper fach Na 1. La leaves Started Juniper Jack Bil2. Damaged by a Drop of Fallow .- Bethnap's Now Hampshire for %. Map torri. S. S. Hft. Hol 3. 3 Drops of Fallows .- Newton's Prophecies Val1. 6 leaves Started & Scratches & Torn - Blair, Sermons Vol 1. 1 leaves Hasta .- Blairs Sermon's Not 2. Colocar Started .- Man of Feeling 1 large drop of Jallow. - Millot's Elementy Not 1. 10 Leaves Started. Not So, Not 3. 6 Do. Morfe's Geography Map damage x 12 leaves Started. Forefter, 6 leaves Started. + Sencia's Morals 6 Leaves Harted & Drops of tallow in it ._ Gardner's life Drops of tallow in it. - Church Platform an old Boon) very dirty- The before mentioned Brooks Ireceived into my care as. Librarian, for the Bay Etton Social Lebrary ..
Jonathan Cutting, SLIK That Chimen fee.
There are to notify & Hair the profile tory of the Boytythe Social Library, to meet at the Meeting-house in the first Virint in Boutflor on Monday the first Day of May next at 3: cach in the afternoon, then * there in the first place to choose a Moderator to Govern Vid Muting. . ..
To choose a Secretary, Fruflees, Freafurer x Librarian as the Constitution directs; To hear the report of the drafteen reflecting the present State of the Library and accept The same if they think prefer ..
To hear the petition of Jong Cutting X. others praying that there may be a number. of Books Selected out of 5) Library, and Solo. for the purpose of purchasing mere Books which will be more for the Bourget of Proprietors , and art any thing relaties ) Thereto as the proprietors may think proper.
To see if the proprictors will admit ces members for two Dollars a share, or art any thing relative thereto as they shall think fisher.
Boylston April 17 H.
Holt Andrews !!
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Lovi. Moor. Jouft Cyrus Houghton Your Brand.
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Notification for the Meeting
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Agrecally to the forceccing Notifications The Proprietors of the Boylston Social Library assembled en Monday the first day of May A Mi' The Meeting being Legally opened. Lient Aaron Sawyer, was Chosen . Moderate. Tottam Biff. Chefen Secretary.
Truffles.
Galit hot! Andrew's Dea" Levi Moor It . Aaron Sauger I'm Cyrus Houghton Lical Jany Bonde. Mr; Aaron Mite, Librarian.
Capit Rick! Andices, Treasurer" Y
Hoted to accept of the report of the Truffier which was as follows fig. Ile the Subferite it's Truffes have, Cocamined the States of the Library and beg have to report the following It's find in the love of the Librarian It out! for which we have his recept, und & lots of the History of the Mailyis. He find no Damage wicht the wear, and what heath been mentioned before, He find in 6 The Treasurers lando Ty - 2 11 errors excepted, and ih/10 not paid of the left years grant, all which is ysulimited by years. Mott Andrews 1 May 1 197
ruftes. 4
leggins Houghton
Noted that the Gruftces Sell I Vol! if they I'm diffage of them to the advantage of the Library, Why Jumper Jack & hel? 1 Huamplifi Gentleman, & the Man of Feeling Noted that New Members may have a Share) in the Library for five dollars The work of the Meeting bring finished it was fifiled by Aaron lawyer, Moderator. , three words forthorn Both Jeary- Boylston May 1ch Hogy.Then hedied of Capi! Not! Andrews & the other Truffes of Tie Boylston Social Library .. The following Liberation Booho Vig. Sho acsemplifica Gentleman
Forefters. Fox's Martyrs & fel! Garanci's Life. Junifuer fach in 2 7010 Maten in Self Sknowledge. Man of Feeling. . Millots Ofiments of History to Bol! ... Montequecc's flashs 4Kg? Moore's Travels & ital! . Morge's Geography abred? ( Não Englande farinci. Newton on the Propheries & Vor? Flew .Iflands. Prices Severon'y. Foram's Life.
Berecht Adams's View of Religion? Maio Frenk ..
Bethraf's History of New Hampshire 37al. Blair's Sermons & Yols Araynard Life? Carver's Travels. Church Platform . Dados thoughts in Trifonl. · Edward's Sermons. Edicards' upon free will . ... So Qui's dermans
Tagi's addrefico to Seyoung man.
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. Art. 4 Annual Mailing Confirma Art. 1
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Teresa's Morales. Themfor's Seafans. Viar of Makefile. That's difourges
Hat's Guide to pray"? William's History of Verment.
The above mentioned Bocks I revis into my lare as Librarian, for the Boylston Sorial Library, Aaron White Lily
Atrue Mecon, weft gotha in Both Secry-
1798-
Boylston apie 23-1798- There are to notify, and waren the profitory of Boylston Social Liberary, to meet at the meeting house in the First Precise in Boylston on monday, the 7th day of May next at 3 0 blocks afternoon, in the,
1st Place, to Choose a Moderator to govern vaid meeting. I To choose a Secretary & all other oficer, as the constitution directs.
3- To hear the report of the mostes, respecting the state of the Library.
4 To see what vun of money they will grant , to be laid out in levoty, in act" any thing thereon, as they shall think proper. Robert andrews Levi movies
Jonathan Boud of the Library.
agricolely to the freising notification; the Proprietor of Boylston Social Literary, met at the time & Place appointed . The meeting being ofrenes, they chose 1- Leist aaron Sawyer Moderator. 2 - The Re Wardbolton Secretary. 3- Capt. Roberto andrew. Deacon Levi Moore, Major gotham Bush; Lellt Jonathan Bond & L. aaron Sawyer Inistes.
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aaron White Librarian, 5 Capt Robert andrews Treasurer.
6 - Voted to accept the following report of
Inister. Namely, He the subentity Trustees of the Social Literary in Boylston have examined vaid Library, I find it in the state, that it was in, the last year, except the natural wear; x a few leaves varted in the 2, 2 4th val, in Mittels history stwo we find in the hands of the Frasier the vur of fire pound giften shillings; año he has discharged himself of fine points one shilling; and there remaing in the hands of vaid treasurer, fourteen shillings, a several fines to the amount. of four chilling, I eight france to be collection.
Canon Sawyer Jonathan Baño
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I Voted to raise no money at present, to be expected in levoks.
Meeting difolia. a the Ruins of Processing atter Nariabotton Secretary.
Boylston May 7 th- 1798. This way certify , that the subscriber has transfer. his right in Boylston Social Literary to Aleishai Grosman in said Four John Smith
Boylston May 7th 1/98
I the Subscriber, received of the mustey of Boylston Social Liberary , the following books , to keep us Librarian. and to deliver the same, to the said Inestees, when required. Lendrum's history of the montesques worky
man affecting
1-Vol.
Moves Universal Geography 2 Ucl. Morses aberigment - 1-00
Moon Travels
2 . Use.
New Songland Farmer 1-Oder
Newtons Prophecies
Telen Joland
Mason on Self knowledge 1. l'be
Senecás morals
Thomson Seasons
Paward on Three will
Vicar of Wakefield -1-Vac
Fordicés fermons 1- Val Hath quide to prayer I l'e
Hordices avôrepres
Watts discourses
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Life flere. Garner -
1- Val
Juniper Jack
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Like offent Putnam 1-Une.
40 Vali.
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american revolution 2 Val Qcomplis Gentleman. 1 2.
adams View ofreligion 1-tal
Baron Trent
Belknaps S. Hampshire 3-Val
Blair Sermons 2- bol.
Carriers France
1-20.
Dodds thought,
1-bal.
Edwards Sermone I bal.
Prices Sermons -
Paley Philosophy-1-Out Benneti Celles -1 Val.
Milloti Plement - 5-Val Forrester 1 . Oce 40 Volumes 15 00 5 5 Total number Brainard, Lite - 1. Val Church Platform _ I I've History of Vermont I Vol Aaron White Liberarian . Foxes Martyrs - 3-Val.
Boylston aprice 22 1799-
There are to notify, the Provider of Boylston Social Library , to treet , at the masterf house in the first Procent in Boylston, on monday the last day of May next, at one block in the Afternoon , then and there in the 1 Place, to choose a moderator to govern vaid meeting
guy To choose a secretary, trustees, and all other officers, as the constitution directs.
3th to hear the reports of the Invitées, respecting the state of the Library, & accept of the same if they think proper. te To see if the Inspection will grant any sum of money , to augment the library . sty To see if the proprietor will arient the constitution, that the annual meeting may be on another day.
Robert Andrews Inestees aaron Lawyer of said Jonathan Bond Levi Moor. ebrury
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agreeably to the preceding warrant, the proprietors of Boylston Social Literary, net at the time of place appointed, and the meeting being spewed, they chose I Capt. Robert andrews moderator. 2- The Red Handbolton Secretary. Deacon Levi mor. Lapt. Robert andrews. aaron Sawyer. Sul fotham Bush, and Deacon Jonathan Bond, Inisties.
Je - Chose Capt Robert andrews Treasurer, L 5- the aaron White Librarian. 6th Voted to accept of the report of the Invitées, Which is as follows, Ho the busters of Boylston Social Library , have examined the state of the Name , and find no other damages , than the annual Wear . He the subscribey have examined the state of the hearing, and find remaining. in the Treasures hand, the last settlement, the last" year 14/~ also the Treasurer receive 2 dollars of Mr Cotton. also committed to the Treasurer 7/10 his day, which is £ 1- 13-10- × She has discharge himself of 16/6 and there remains in the Treasury (on account of voice deductions)=0-15-8- Sair Moor! Fuentes May 6 -1799- hunters Stram Bush aaron Sawyer.
yth Voted to pat over the article respecting the raising of money.
8 - Voted To alter the time of the annual meeting from the first Monday in May, to the first monday in January Dipolice the meeting. a true record of the proceedings of said meeting attest Wardlection Secretary.
To Mr Mand Cotton Secretary to Boylston Llevang).
Sin, you are directed to notify, & warm a meeting of the Proprietors of vaid Library, to afemble at the meeting house in the first Previne in Boylston, on monday the 6th day of January next, at & Oblock in the afternoon, to act on the following articles, Vir, I to choose a Moderator to govern vaid Meeting- 9 To choose a secretary, Inestees, and all other officers, as the constitution of vaid Library
30 To hear, x accept, if they shall them to proper tre report of their restees, respecting the state of the Library.
11h % see if the production will grant any sum of money , to be laid out in levity . Hereaf fail not a make return of this warrant, to some one of the Justies, on or before vaid day. quien under our hands this 30th day of December . A. D. 1799- oui Moor 1 Questions /or ( Boylston Social
Robert andrews
aam Lawyer Library Baylita December 30-179- As the proprietors of Boylston social Library, at the last meeting, voted to hold their annual meeting, hereafter, on the first Monday. in January, The Princeton of said Library, are hereby notified, & warned to apremble at the meeting house in the first Precinct in Boylston, on the
the vaid first Monway of January next, at & bblock in the afternoon, then and there to act on the following articles .
1 To choose a moderator to govern said meeting. I To choose a Secretary, Inustics, I all other offices as the constitution of said Library directs.
got to hear, and accept, if they think proper, the report of their Inestees, respecting the state of the Library ~
4th To see if the Proprietors will grant any dun of money to be experides in learns. In order of the trustees Wandelgaston Secretary
Boylston January 6 - 1800 -/
agreeably to the preceding notification, the Proposito , of Boylston Social Library, met at the time, a place appointed. The Meeting being offered, they chose, 1- Dearon- Levi Moor moderator. of The Ree Hardbotton Secretary.
3- They chose Deacon Sei Moor; Capt- Robert andrews. It. acero Sawyer. Cal Fortran Bush. L Deaw Gnathan Bond Inister.
4tys Capit Robert andrews Suasmer. 5th Como White Librarian
6- Noted to accept the following report of the invester. Boylston Jany 6-1800 ~ The Trustees of Boylston social Library have this day examine, the Library and find, that it is not damaged, except the natural wear; and we find in the hand of the nessuner, the
the view of 16/4, and there are in fines to collect, five shillings, I two france. Levi Moor
2 Trustees. aaron Sawyer forham Brush Posted to raise money to augment the Literary, by a laxe of 1/6 on each Proprietor. The business being finished difiolived the meeting. a the record of processings.
attest Wardboston Secretary.
June 17- 1800. Received into the Literary from the trustees, 6 volumes of Josephus history at 5 dollars; × 2 val. of Hutchinsons history of Mapachusetts at 4 dollars.
To the there Wardbottom Secretary for Boylston social library, greeting.
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You are hereby to notify the proprietors of vai literary , to meet at the meeting house, in the first Precinct in vaid Boylston on monday the fifth day of January next at one block in the afternoon them, and there, to act on the following articles . It to choose a moderator to govern vaid meeting.
1 2 - o veer if the Inspiration wish to establish their literary according to law . 13 To hove as secretary, & all other officers a, the constitution of said libran directs. i : " try to hear, x accept the report of their trustee,, respecting the state of the Literary, if they Think forthe ... 5Th,
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5th, To grant as sum of money, as a tax on each share, if they think proper. hereof fail not, and make return of this Warrant on or before said day. Guien under our hands, x veal, this 15th day of December A D. 1800.
Robert andrews, Preste, Jonathan Bond Yor Boylston Aaron Lawyer . Nocialibrary.
agreeably to the directions of the Instead of Boylston social library, the proportions there of are hereby notified, a warned to apemble at the meeting house in the first Parinet in Boylston, on monday the fifth day of January neat, at- one block in the afternoon, then & there to act on the following articles .
1- To choose a moderator to govern vano meeting. I- To see if the proprietors wish to establish the library according to law . 35 To choose a secretary is all the officer as the constitution of said library directs 4th Io hear the report of their trustees. 5th Io grant as sum of money as a
lase, on each share, of they think sicher.
Hard Cotton Secretary
Boylston Dock 18" 1800-
greatly to the foregoing notification, the Indications of Boylston Social library met at the line , a places appointed. The meeting being opened, they chose Stalpal Bush moderator.
2ª Posted to pat over the a article in the warrant, respecting establishing the library according to law. Chose the New Ward Cotton Secretary. fit Chose Lewi Moor. Robert andrews, Imam Bush Jonathan. Bow, Como Lawyer Inestees. 5th Chose Robert andrews Treasurer. 6h Chose Garon White Librarian
7th Hear a accepted the report of lite trustees respecting the state of Five library which is as follows. The Inestees of Boylston social library, having examine the books in the library, find, that there is no material injury except the natural wear.
That there is in the hands on the treasurer, the sum of seventy six cents; that there are taxes time, to be collected to the amount of three dollars, B5 cents. all which is submitted the.
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Voted to raise the sun of one shilling, vise pence on each share to augment the library. meeting difilled-
meeting. attant Wandlertion Secretary C This may certify, that Deacon Cyrus Houghton of Berlin , Was transferred his right in the library to Mr Oliver Barnes of Boylston . The Order of Deacon Houghton
Devi 1801 -
Narobutton Verretany.
To the Row? Wardletton Suretary to Boylston Social Library. There are to will, a require you to notify I warn the propicton of said Library to meet at the meeting house in the first Precinct in vaid Boylston on monday, the 4th day of January next at one O clock in the afternoon, then I theres to act on the following articles .
1st- To choose a moderator to govern vaid meeting. 2 To choose a secretary, trustees, & other officers, as the constitution directs.
3- To hear, a accept of the report of their trustees respecting the state of the Library, if they think proper.
4th To see if the Proprietors will raise any um Stareof of money to augment the Library. a. 1
fail not , a make return of this warrant , with your dongs thereon, unto vome one of the trustees , on or before vaid day . Given under our hands this 25th day of December A. D. 1801 - Levi Moor .
Aaron Savoyen Robert andrews
agreeabely to the preceding warrant, the Proprietor of Boylston Social Library, were notified, & warned to an hear at the place; at the time; and for the buying ajonesai) Having aprambled , the meeting being orened they chose,
1t Capt Robert Andrews Moderator. 2- Rew Handleotton Secretary. Deacon Levi Moore; Capt Robert Andrews, aaron Sawyer; Gab Lotham Bush; Deacon Jonathan Bond Trustees. 4th Chose Capt Robert Andrews Treasurer. 5's Lol Gotham Bush Librarian. 6th Heard, x accepted the report of the tristey , which is as follows . Boylston gang- 4F-18000. The Justees of Boylston Social Library, have examined vaid Literary , I find that the books are in good standing, except the natural wear . We find in money , in the hands of the Treasurer, 6 dollars, 80 cents; and ; we find in taxes , a fines to collect 6 dollars 59 cents , all which is submitted . Levi More; Robert Andrews; ? Aaron Lawyer; Rotham Bush ( Juste. Jonathan Bond 7th Voted to raise the sum of- 1/6 on each share to enlarge the Literary. Robert Andrews Moderator. Meeting dipaties
A true copy of the process of vaid Meeting.
Tiandbottom Janetany
Jany 4- 1802
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January dol . 18-1802 Receive into the Library a vol. of Robertson's History of South america, at B-60- Guidence of Christianity by Mendon aprociation 4/ ec ints Nove Robertions History oflecharles 5th 4 vols. 4 - 5 m 18000
December 25 1882-
To the there Wardbutton Secretary of Boylston Social Library . you are hereby requested to notify the proprietors of Boylston Social Library, as the courtit tution directs , to meet at the meeting house in the first Peunel of Boylston , on monday Hic day of January next, at one O Clock. in the afternoon, then, o there in the 1st Place to choose a moderator to govern said meeting. To choose a secretary , & all other officers as the constitution directs to grant money as a tax, on each share, if they think proper. 4they to hear, a accept of the report of the Trustees, respecting the state.
5ty To see. if the Profinitory will direct the Juste, to procure the history of the life of General Washington. heves , ail not, I make return of this warrant, to One or more of the hurties, over, on before vaid day . Given under our hands , at Boylston Am 25th day of December _1802.
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Vaid Library-
Boylston Fany 30-100_ agrecibly to the foregoing directions, I have notified to worker a meeting of the hopundor of Boylston Social Library at the time place apportés. Attat Handle Mon lacretan
The Partidory of Boylston Local Library, mit of the line, a place appointed. The meeting being spend they choses, 1st Col. Pothan Brist Moderator, x adjourned the meeting to the Whites. 2° Chose Red War Cotton Secretary.
31 Chore Deacon Sevi Moor; Cafet Robert Andrews aaron Sawyer: Gol Fotham Bush & Licacom Jonathan Baño Parties. 4th- Chore Groft . Robert Andrews Treasurer . 5- Hi Aaron White Librarian
6th Hean, a accepted the report of the hunter, which is as follows. The trustees of Boylston Social Liberary, report Are states of said Library as followatt, namely, We find tre Borky are not Materially damaged except the natural wear. _ als we find in the Treasurers havis , one dollar , a four cents; it of taxes, to fines to collect, we und nine dollars, 20 cents. Levin allow Robert Hudrend J and dibring -
Jonathan 1300
Daty Voted to raise the value of 34 cents meachshare They Voted to direct the imerties to procure the history If the life of Several Hacking tom . Meeting dipulver the proceedings of sand meeting. - Attest handle ottantennetary.
December 1803.
To the Red- Wordle aton Secretary of Boylston Social Library. you are handy requested to notify the Instructions of said Library, as the constitution directs to meet at the meeting houses in the list precinct in the Town of Boylston, on monday the 2 day of fommary next, at one O block in the afternoon, them , there in the
J' Place to choose a moderator to govern said meeting. To home a Secretary a all other Stiens, as the reconstitution direct I- To grant money as an tax on each where if they think forher.
fits to hear a accept of the report of the Inestees respecting the state of the Library, if they think propon . Heres fails not , and make return of this warrant, with your doing thereon . Given under our hands , Mi 23 day of December 1803. aaron Sawyer, Tester Robert andrews (of vai) Levi Moor- ILibrary. agreeably to the above directions, I have notifies Hur Protection of Boylston Sound Silvany, to week of the time, a place In the purposes ofresaid. --- attit Wasdle ston Secretary
Borghvis January 20-1804. The meeting being oponer they chose 1th aaron Sawyer Moderator.
I_ Rew Wardbutton Secretans, and Volant Andrews , Levis Moor, James Longley, aaron Sawyer, a Jonathan Bont Trustees; I Robert andrews Gemmer. Johan andrews Silevarian. 0 3' Voted to raise 25 cents, as a tax on each share.
Hh Steam, or accented the report of the Imerties, which is as follows . Boylston Sang_ 2- 1804 The Intees of Boylston Social Silevary, Love examine the state of the Library, a find the books, not materially damages except the natural wear . He lind in the Pressurers hand, eight dollars, + 39 cents; & the Cart years taxe to be collected 8 dollars se 84 cents, and a live, two taxes of the year lecione, one dollar, 28 cents, all which is submitted. !
Levi Mor. Robert andrews? Just, anon Sawyer Jon a Bowl . Library. a time reson of the proceedings of sand meeting an attest Wardle aton Sourcing.
To the Rw- Wurdepotten Secretar in Berlin Local Libran . in, you are here requested to notify i warn
the promisetons of said. Literary to meet at the meeting house in the first present in vaid Boylston, on monday the The day of January next, at one a block in the afternoon, then and there to act on the following articles 1 To choose a moderator to govern vaid meeting. 90% To choose a secretary of other officers on the constitution directs.
31 To hear, & accept, if they think proper, of the report of the hunters, respecting the states of the Library.
4kh Is see if the Proprietor will grant any June of money, as a tax on earth shore, or act any thing relative thereto. here of fail not, a sales return of Vais warrant with your doing thereon. Given under our hands at Boylston, Dievs 24. 1804 -
Robert Cartoneur /Printer avon Paragem Jammer Longley Library. agreeably to the above diverting, I have notified the Proprietors of Boylston local? Library to meet at the time a place, a for the purposes aforesado. attent Wardeportion Sanitarny.
Bagliton January yta 1885- The Roberto of the Library wet according to appoint -ment, the meeting lecing opened, they chose,
chose 1st James singley League- Moderator. 2º3 The Rev Handleorton Secretary. 9th Copt. Robert andrews ; James Longley lenger, Got Lothan Bush, aaron Jaroyer, LO Graph, Jason abbot Fourteen.
11th Capt Robert andrews Freanswer, I than andrews Librarian.
5hd Heard, & accepted the report of the Inistees, respecting the state of the Library, which is as follows. Boylston Sans-7-0805. The Surtees of Boylston Social Library have examined the state of the Literary, a find the books not materially damages except the natural wear. He find in the dreamers hands seventy two cents, after paying for 4 idols of Washingtons life ; to I voli of the minor Enciclopedia, also one dollar 83 cents to be collected in lives , a Taxes por 1803- also 6 dollars + 50 cents, the last years tax to be collected, all which is submitted. Levi Moor. aaron lawyer, Jon"- Bond, James Longley. Ety the society, then, voted to restore? Capt John Band, & Samuel andrews to thin Jovented rights in the Library, whom condition, they pay of all part
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acrearages. y th they voted to raise a tax of 25 cents on each share.
Meeting dipolved. a time need of proceedings. attent Handletton Territory
To the Revi Wardlection Sauday of Boylston Social Library. you are hereby requested to notify the profunctions of Bardstown Social Library, to meet at the meeting house of the first Precinct in said Boylston , on monday the 6th day of January next, at one Oblock in the afternoon, then and there to act on the following articles, It to choose a moderator to govern vaid meeting 27 To choose a secretary, tristees, & other oficer as the constitution of said society directs. 3th To hear, accept, if they think proper the report of the trustees respecting the state of the library
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