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all which is submitted. Robert Andrew, Botham Bush. Elijate Ball , Leve Howe , Trustees of the Literary. yth voted to raise no money for the present year. Meeting dificived. . ( time, records of provincies. atter Han
Boylston Dev- 18th 18/11.
To the Rev? Wardlotton Secretary of Boylston Social Literary . Sin , you are hereby desired to warn the Provisions of Boylston Social Library to meet at the Meetinghouse in said Boylston , on monday the 5th day of Jany next at 11 o clock A.M., then and there to act on the following artistes,
It To choose a moderator to govern said meeting. 2- To choose a Secretary , Trustees, to all other fires, as the const - itation of the Library directs . 3- To hear the report of the Trustees, respecting the state of the Library, & accept the Same, if they shall think persher. 4th Io grant money, if they see it, for the purposes of the
Library Senest fail not, to make return of your
doings on the same .. - Given under our hands on the date abovesans. Elivan Ball, James Longley jason Abbot, Trustees of the Library :
Boyertion Sany 6 the 1818. agreeably to the within directions, I have notifies the Robictons of Boylston social Library to meet with the time de place, to for the fourroses a foresaid .- attert Handlecotton Secretary
Boylston Panely-5-1818. The Production of Boylston Social Literary, met at the time. A place, I for the purposes ofresant, and chose,
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It Cart. Robert Andrews moderator. 2- Rei Hardie otton Surata 3º- James Longley Esgr. _ Deacon Jonathan Bond - Robert-Añview. Gal Vezckich Gibbs, & Aaron Sawyer Invites. 4the Douro Jonathan Bout Treasurer. 5th bd. jotham Bush Librarian .. 6th Stward to aceite the report of the Trustees , resisacting the Sale In the Library , which is as idlow . Boylevin Sang- 15 the 18/18. The Sisters of Boylston Social. Literary, have examine the same, I find the Books not materially injunto cocept the naturale wear.He find in the Treasures handed 1 - 47 cents . - He find in the Liberaring hands in fines to collect 8 1-20 cents. _ We find due to the Librarian for money advanced is purchase books & 1-8 cents ; all which is submitter. - Elison Ball, James Long as Nathaniel Lawson _ Leve Howe, Jason libor, Emistry. With Voted to raise no money the present year. Meeting difolia. a true record proceedings. attest Handbottom Secretar.
To the Red Wardbolton Secretary of Bayeston Social Library. Si, you are hereby desires, to notify the Protrector of said Library , to meet at the Meeting-House in said Boylston , on Monday the 4th day of january next at one & black P.M. then and there to act on the following articles , namely , 1th to choose a moderator to govern said meeting. 2- To choose a Secretary of other oficin; on the Constitution diverti.
3 To hear the report of the busters, respecting the state of the Library , & accept of the same, if they think proper. 4"- To raise a sum of money on auch share, if they Hinck proper. - Herec-, fail not, ao mame return of this warrant , with your doing, thereon, on or before the
the hours of said day . - Given under our hands , His 19th day'f December A.D. 1818. ... James Longley. For athan Board Robert- Centres pants - Posters of said Library .
Boylston Deck 26th- 1818 - agreeably to the above divatury , I hadry notify & warm the Proprietors of Boylston Socal Library. to meet at the time & place, I for the purposes aforesans. Mandroton Secretary.
Boyertown January 4th 1819. The Proposition of Boylston Soud. Library net at the time, I place appointed, I chose It Deacon Jonathan Bond Moderator.
2°- Rw Handleation Secretary .
3- Deacon Jonathan Bond. Canon White bogr. James Longay gotham Anúmeros , & Oliver Savoyer Junto Sautées 4th Deacon Jonathan Bond Treasurer, voll. Jothan Bush Surovin. 5- Heart & accepted the report of the Sisters respecting the state of the Literary , which is as follows. Boyertown Jany. 4- 1819.
The Istes of Boylston Social Literary, have examined the lame, Ifind the Books not materially injuries, except the natural wear . _ They find in bapt. andrews hands , F1-47 cents . We find in the Librarians hands in fines to collect & 1-19 cents .. He find due to the Silvavian, for money advanced to purchase lashes 81-40, ale which is submitted. James Longbay, Jonastion Bond. " muster Robert andrews Junta Haschich Gilles of the Library. the Voted to raise a las of 25 cents one cashe share, for The purposes of the Library - Vote to dipoluce the meeting.
A true record of processing, - Attest Hardbutton Secretary .
To the Red Handlportion Scoretary of Boylston Social Literary. Sin, you are Perday desinto to workity the Proprietors of said Library, to meet at the Meding House in vaso Boylston , On monday the 3-day of January next , at One G , Colork P. M. , then there to wet one the following J'AI. choose a Moderator to govern daw matery. Q' to choose a Secretary to other officers, as the Constitution of dais Library directs.
3- To hear the report of the Trustees respecting the side of the Library, I accept the same , if they which It.
Lit Do raise money for the use of the Library , if they shall think Steres , fail not , & make returns of this warrant , with you . doings thereon , on or before the town of said day . Gevers unit our hands , the 24th day of Dat Anno Domini 1819. Jonathan Bond. Dana White. Scham Andrews,
Buyertion Lany-08-1820- Degreeably to the above directions, I have notified the Profunctions of Boylston Social Literary , to meet of the hier a place, & for the purposes dniaw. - attest Mandle often Secretary.
Boylston lany-30- 1820. The Profitons of Boy Color Social filerny , must at the time & place affevisited, & chose , It least. Robert andrews Motorator. ~ ?- NeiHandlerstan function, 3- Loswar and news, Robert andrews, Sans, Levi Hawa Jason alber, ~ Cool. Haschisch Gibts, Inistes. - 4-Deaun Jonathan Band Dreamer, & love Forham Mush Librarian. . 5th Facut, a accepted of the Report of the Busters , which is as Follows . Bayerlow any- 3-1820 -- The Trustees on Baylation Social Library , have examined the venue , we find the books in general not
not materially injured except the natural wear . They find some caves started in the following books, namely 2- Pol. J. Fox's Martyrs. in Spencers life ; in Horse's abridged Geography; internecas Morales; fin Masore on Self chnowledge . , in Carnit Grands , & some leany Torn in Puturan's Citer . They litervises recommant , that the binding hand be mento of the following Boots, namely, Paley's Philosophy. he Forrester , & the 20- Val . of Hutchinson's history of Mapachusetts . He find in leafst . Andrews hands , the former Treasurer & 1 -4 7 cents? We find in the Liberations hands , infines to collect & 1-76 - We find due to the Librarian for money advanced to purchase . Books - 8-1-40 cents all which is submitted. Jonathan Bond Prusting Totham and news of the
the Posted to raise no money for the present-year: weberany.
Dipolar the meeting. a tave copy of proceedings, attest Nasale to Scantiny.
To the Red Handboston Perday of Boylston Social Library. Si, you are hereby desired, to warm the Provictors of Law Library, to meet at the Meeting Louise in Boylston, on Monday He first day of family next at One Of blocks S. M., Aven & there to act on the following articles , 1- To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting. 2- To choose a Secretary, Investeer & other ofcon, as the Constitution Avait Library directs.
3- To hear the report of the Trustees, rerouting the state. of the Literary I accept the same, if they think proper. It - To see if the Provictory will grant any Money , for The use of the Library. Hered, fail not, I naive return of your doing , on or before last day . - Givere under our hands, this 19th day of Der, anno Domini 1820 .. Gotham andrews, Herckich Gibts, Robert andrews font- Frustes d. P. Labrary. Bayern Fany-1th 1821. agreeably to the above directions, ? have notified the Production of Boylston Sociale Literary to meet at the time , I place , it for the purtures foresand . Attest Handleation Sanitary .
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Boyeston January 1. 1821. The Proprietors of Boylston Social Library, . net at the time, + place appointed, & chose 1st- Col. Justana Bush Moderator.
2- Real Handleaction Secretary.
3- Deaun Jonathan Bowo, Joshan Andrews, Col. Herwhich Gilles, Robert andrews June of Elijahan Ball Inistes. At- Dearon Son- Bond Treasurer.
5th Lol. Justam Bush Liberaman.
the Heart of accepted the report of the trustees, reflecting the state of the Library, which is as follows. Boylston Jany-1th 2821.
The Istes of the Library have examine the Same I find the Books not materially injured, except the natural wear . - They recomment , that the bidding shunt be rented of the following Barthe , namely , Palay's Philosophy ; - 2 - Hal of Hutchinsons history of Mapachusetts , & the Forester . They find in Capt. andrews hands , The Former Incarner, $ 1-47 cents. They find in the Sidoraring haris, after paying him 1-40 units, for money advanced to buy Books . now collected , 8 1-71 conts . They also find in He Librarians hand in fines to collect & 1-65 cents, A im Taxes to be callcenter & 3-50 cents.
Jasham Andrews, Robert Andrews int, Storckich Gibles Inusties of the Library. ythy roted to restore Nastiant Davenport to his forfeited right by paying of all arrearages . 8th fotos to raise no money for the present years -
the rated that such as have forfeited their rights in the Literary, may be restored, during the present year by paying who all arrearages.
Vater to dipalace the meeting a true copy of the browedding, attest Hand bolton Secretary.
To the New- Wardlotton Secretary of Boylston Social Library. Si, you are hereby desired to notify the intonitons of sand firmy. to meet at the meeting houses in vaid Boylston on Monday the 7th day of fanny next, at One B. Block P.M., then and ihere to act on the following articles,
It To choose a Moderator to govern vaid meeting. 2- To choose a secretary, Irster, & other officers, on the constitution of said Library directs.
3- To hear the report of the Intees, I accept the same, i Any shall think produce
Lithy to raise money for the purposes of the Literary , if the Pronctors may think it expedient.Hered. fail not , I make return of this warrant , on or before vaid day . Green writer our hands , this 26 day of Det. 1821. Lotham andrews
the Library.
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Jouil Liberary, met at the time a place printed, 2 where 1- leapt. jason altor moderator. - 2'- there? Wand Cotton Secretary, - 3'- Jotham andrews. Gol. Herchich Gilles. Deacon Robert And news. Elijah Ball, Christopher
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Smith Smiles .- Lt Latham andrews Incommen. 5Th ed Burns. Literation . Ch Strand the report of the Invites , which is as follows . The Inesties of Boylston Social Litevane have examined the iame , I ind. the books not materially injured , except the natural wear . - They find in leafst . Andrews manis , the former Treasurer $ 1-L' cents . - They find in the Sitevaniane hands . now collecter & 3-21 cents, after paying 50 cents, for munding the bindings on Saley's Philosophy : - I Val. Of Hutchinson's history , a the Forester . in imes to collect B 2- 64 units ; not including a fine in Vaitil Davenport, or 51 cents; - afine of andrew Bigelow 8- 30 cents: - a fine du in aute john Howe in 808/or 20 cents ; - a abortion Grohman in 1803, 'n 78 cents. _ faces to collect 8 2-25 cents. all which is submitted .
Jotham anders? Imanes of yty Votes to raise no money or Robert- Andrews fund. The Literary. Are present year ..
8th Notis , that the Pochialors, who say who all avereorages , downing the present year, may have the privilege of taking out borte , alter such payment .
Meeting disolito. It is time winy of the procings Utest Ward bution icutary
To the New- Wardboston Secretary of Boylston Social Literary. Sir, you are hereby desired to warm the Profitons of vais Literary to meet at the meeting House in said Boylston , on monday the 6 th day of January near , at One B . Clock , P.M., then I there to act on the Following articles, I Do chance a moderator to govern said meeting. - 2- To choose a secretary, Trustees, & other oficer, as the constitution of aid Library directs.
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5- To hear the report of the Justice, respecting the state of the Library and accept the same, if they shall thank propre ._
4th- To raise money for the purposes of the Literary , if the Proposition Judge it expedient: Sterest , fail not, I make return of this warrant , on or before said day - Given under our Hands this Bythe . day of December 822. . Robert- Andrews fun - Christopher Smith &,
Herchial Gilles- Trustees of the Library.
Boylston Jany-6-1823. agreeably to the above directions, I have. notified the Proprietors of Boylston Social Literary, to meet at the time L'place, I for the purposes above mentioned. Attest Handleation Secretary. )
Boylston January 6th ALG.
The Proprietors of Boylston Social Literary met at the time 2 place appointed, I chose-It Real Hardlotton Secretary. 2_ Robert Andrews jums, Christopher Brith, lock. Haschisch Gibles, Nathaniel Davenport, I Bliver Lawyer Just- Instres'. 3- gotham andrews Treasurer. _ 4th Joseph Bond Librarian. 5The Heart I accepted the report of the trustees, which is as follows. Boylston Jany- 6-28209 .- The Trustees of Boylston Social Literary, have examine the same , I find Aw Books not materially injured except the natural wear. - They find in The Literarias hands & 8-95 cents . - In times to collectif 2, 0 ; in Jases to collect $ 1-75, all which is submitted.
Robert Andrews, Hezekiah Gills, Cristowhen Pornit Suite of the Library.
ith Voted to raise no money for the present year . Meeting dipolos, attest the abortion Secretary .
To the Rest Ward boten Secretary of Boylston Social Liberary, you are hereby desired to warm the Proprietor Jasand Literary to med
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meet at the meeting House in said Boylston , on monday the 5th. day of january next , at One O Clock P.M., Thin & there to act on the following articles .
1th To choose a Moderator to govern vaid meeting. 2- To choose a Secretary, Inestees, In other fices, as the Constitution of said Literary directs.
3- To hear the report of the trustees, respecting the state of the Library , I accept the same , if they shall think proper .
4th To raise money for the purposes of the Literary, if they shall think lit tens to do . , Hered, ail not , I make return of this warrant , on or before vaid day . Given under our Pasits , this 26 days of December 1823 .
Robert Andrewinte?
Herchicho Gibles Inestees
Boylston Jany-5th 1824 Christopher Smith of the Library . igreatly to the within directions, I have notified the Profitons, 8 - Boylston Social Literary to meet at the time & place , & / or the prostores afvoresand an attest . Ward Cotton Sanitary .
Boylston Jany-5th 1824 -- The Proprietors of Boylston Social Library, mot at the time, I place appointed, I chose Ist James Langley Esgs Moderator ...
2 - Red- Hard button Secretary 3 - Joseph Bond, Matthew Davenport, Christopher Smith. Cod. Herckich Gibbs, & Deaum Robert andrews I masters.
the James Longley bagn Treasurer, I Joseph Bond Librarian the Heart I accepted the report of the Trustees , which is as follows, Boylston Jany- 5-1824- The Investeer of Boylston Social Silvany have examine the same, I find Hie Boly not materially injured except the natural wear . They find in their hands / 2-25 cents. - In the Literariany 27 cents. Infine, to collect 82-82 cents.
They find on examination , that the following Proprietor have for - fritid their rights in vaid Library by not paying arreavagy , namely andrew Bigelow in a fine I Sase 55 cents. - Gershom Flagg, tax. 25 cents, in the year Big. - Canon Sawyer 2 shares + Taxes 50 cents. - Caleb Rental tax 25 cents. - John Wilder, who owned Deacon Moves share, Fax Line 8 cents .. Nathy Lamson's share, tax & fine 85 cents. - Gotham andrews for a line 1826 , 12 cents. Elijah Ball for a fine 821, 9 cents .- John Howe 2, for a fine 1821 , Lotter fines , in all 42 cents . _ The Suistres veurn - ment, that the 2 Vols, Napoleon in exile, should be bound before further use. all which is Julimited. Robert-and news foto Christopher Smith Sinistres
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6th Vated to restore andrews Bigalow to his forfeited, right by paying of arrearages
yth voted to restare all delinquents since 1819, afron aplication to the Istes, I by paying of arrearages, between the present time of the first Monday in February next, I unlep restand then, their rights in the Library shall be finally forfeited.
8th Voted to raise a las of 25 cents on each share, for the purposey of Hve Library. - Meeting dipolved
a time copy of brocadings, attest Handlettin Territory.
Boylston Dav- 23-1824, To the Red Handlotton Secretary de BayCoton Social Literary. you are hereby desired to notify the Proprietors of Boylston Social Library, to meet at the Meeting House in vaid Boylston , on Monday the 3-day of January next, at 3 O clock brainly in the Afternoon , then and there to act on the following articles, It To choose a Moderator to govern said muting. 2- To choose a recrutary & other Officers, as the const. theation of law Library directs.
03- To hear I accept if they think hooper, the report of the masters respecting the state of the Library. 4th
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Lith To see if the Proprietors will raise any Jum of Money for the bushores of said Library . Hered- fail not to make return of vaid warrant , on or before said day . Given under our hands this 230- day of December anno Domini 1824. Chistopher Smith Justies of m. Davenport/ the Literary, Herwhich Gully
Boylston Jany 3- 1825, agreally to the within direct - ions , I have notified the Preturilor of Boylston Social Literary , to meet at the time & place , I for the Surprises within mention _ attest Handlichton ' Secretary.
Boylston Jany-3- 1825. The Proprietors of Boylston Social Literary met at the time, & place appointed, & chase, 1th Christopher Smith Moderator, 2- Read Handle othon Secretary.
3 - Chose matthew Davenport, Hezekiah Gibbs, Drawn Robert andrews, Christopher Prith, & Joseph Bond Trustee, 4th chose Joseph Box Treasurer, 2 William D. Chenery Librarian.
5th Heart I accepted the report of the trustees, respecting the state of the Library , which is as follows , Boylston Jany-30-1825. - She Imustees of Boylston Social. Library have examine the James, I find the books not materially injured, except the natural wear ._ They find in the hands of the Trustees & 6-37 cents . In fines to collect & 2-70 cents, the whole of the Pax voted last year, not included in this report. Jordoh Bond, Matthew Davenport, Hezchich Gibbs, Christopher Smith Imusters of said Library. 632
6 th Votes to raise 2.5 cents, as a tax on cain share.
meeting dificlow. a true copy of providing. attest Hand Cotton Secretary.
To the a Row. Ware Cotton, a Secretary of the Boylston Social Library Company, you are hereby sequence to notify the Members of said Company , to meet at the Meetinging house on Boylston on Monday The Second day of January next at three of the Glori FiMe. "Then to there to act upin the following articles, vez,- 1 st To choose a Moderation,
2° To elect the annual officers of saw Society- 3- To hear an acte upon the report of the Trustees- 4th To see if the company will bevy an afsegment. upon the shares. 5 th To make any alterations in the Constitution if considerar experient,
Boylston Dec - 12h A.D. 1025 ( H. Davenport Trustees Here krach Gibbs of The Joseph & Band Library Boylston Jan 22: 1025_
agreeality to the within directions I have no T- -find the Propreters of Boylston Decode Library, To meet at the time, flores, N won the herfinnes adore said, a True Cosby Atteste John Andrews Suratany
Boylston Par7 2 1026 The Proprietors of Boylston Social. Library moto at the time, to ware, as a fore saw and choose 1st. Gob Here Rich Gables a Moderator. Lo John c. Andnings was chosen serratura - Rev? Wand Cotton, Jothan Andrews, bob, H. Gables, Christopher Smith, Nathaniel Davenport, Trustees Dou Thatis & Andrews, Treasurer?
Joseph Box, Librarian,
3: Heard and accepted the reports of the Trustees- respecting the state of the Incisury a Library what? is as talones
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The Trustees of the Boylston Social. Library have ex- amine the same, a find its note materialy injured except naturel wear? They find in the Trustees hand $2-34, in fines to collect 63 cents, Joy of 1024 75 cents to collect and in the tax 1825 $ 6-25 to collect all which is submitted. Rob & Andrews Hp Jorestes Here Leauch Gebles of the Christopher smith Library the Vote to raise a Jay of 25 cents on auch share. the rated to love in the hands of the Tousters, to reports The next annual meeting a new Constitution, on such an amendment of the ale,as they shall thank propor_ Theating was dissolver, a true cupin ot including Letteste John ( Indraws Jouratory
To Your Phone ( Andrews atcerelany of Boylston Social Library. He's. You are here by desired to war The alvo reiters and saw Library, to meet at the master- house in said Boughton, on Monday the first day al Centrum, next, at 2. 0. black in the afternoon, Then & trene, to act on the following contacte. 1st To choose a moderator to govern said meeting .- IF To choose a Secretary, Trustees and other offrent, as the constitution of said Library directs.
3 To near the report of the Forestes respecting the state of the Library , & accept the same, if they shall then is
It To see if the Proporre ton will raise any theney for the purposes of the Library-
5th To hear the report of the ImerThe respe Ting The Constitution . of sand Library. -
6th To change the time of the annual Meeting , if they shult thin & proper -
There as, buil not to make return of this nament
on ad before swin don. - Given under our hands this 22 day or Deumber 1025,-
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Boylston Jung 12 1029. ,
Narecurring to the within directions. I have notetc.) the Tractors of Bulation Succede Library to meet at the time, Here, se how the purposes within- mentions de. Jahr abernemes sterrating Boylston Jan 3 1st 1029 The Dronvictors on, Boylston Bacal Livram met at the time, de places as anousair, and choose.
She left, lason Abbott Haderaton
Le cheating was adjurenned to 2 Monday, of fun? instant- C C. Hanstun Fonware on the 1829. The atroprieton met accord. -ing to addjourment .-
fiche a molnews was chansen Secretary. - Ren? hard Cation, Gab. A Gibles, Jothame Increas, Christopher Smith, Nathaniel Davenport, Trustees .- wesela Bonds was chosen Librarian de Treasures ?- 3. lated to accept The report at the Vousties, which is as hat. , Boylston Kong 1 ST 1029. The Trustee of Boparton Seural Silvany have exammed The some, & kids the Books out materially injure, except the natured news ;- They find in the Librarians hentes in Taxes. lines or collecter, Ton dollars; in Line. To collect 54 cents; Unremanager Collecter this day, one callin de 2Actri aire in the Jar of 10125 collecter One dollar & SU centri Q to collect in the Jar of 1026 $ 5,25 cents of which is submeter,- signer by the Trustee-
4th Saler Fraise 25 Conts, as a Tax on each share. - 5th Suited to hate ved this article_ 5th gated to pap over this article.
Meeting dissolved, Attest John Ananews Secretar.
To Doct: John C Andrew's excretory of Boylston Social Library. ativ. you are here by desire to notify and warm The Proprietors of said Library, to meet at the meeting-house in said Boylston, on Monday The 4th Day of January next at 2. C. clarke For It. then and there to act on the following articles. 1st To Choose a choderater to guvern sair efterting,
2 To choose a Secretary andother offices is The constitution of said Library dirceu's
3: To hear the report of the Trustees respecting The state of the Library, & acht the same if they shall think best.
4 To raise money for the purposes of The Lil. -vary if they shall think howper, - Tercer, lait not, I. na be return of this hours want with your doings Thereon in on betere sure dar. - Given under our hands, his 20th
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to tham Andrews of said Library
Hersheak Gubbs Nathaniel Davenport
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Boylston yan 77!' 1020
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e for, come directions d' nave sesmetors of a Bonuston etacal I have to meet at the race, place & her the fur- here's within mentioned! When Andrews Ser
The atre nietors of Bouts ton atrial Leurany met at the time hlave for the inunfrases as settore sa 2, art house
SA Gor Mese diuh Gibtes & Moderator. John merinos was chosen ascercetare. I Reva Ward Gotten , bob . Here kinh Gibbs , Yath& Davenport, Thiên Mic Hear are forham (andrews, where chasser Posters,
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3 Po' to accept the report of the Trustees neit is as follows. , Boylston Jun 74 / 2020? The Trustees of Boylston Local Library have examence the same, & Find the Books not materially incred Excent The natural wear; They find in pines to collect is"> cents Tax for 102, in arrears $ 50 cl1; for tax for 1823 marse HI altan; Gaston han $9. 50 Cts: alle which is sub= mutter. Signed by The Tomestees. Satés to grant a Tay ent Is Ports na share He tim, was Hes. . ) attest John Andrews Sent
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