Records, town of Brimfield (written records of town meetings, people in attendance, elections for town offices, etc. beginning in 1867), Part 24

Author: Brimfield (Mass. : Town). Town Clerk
Publication date: 1867
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That the Selectivas be directed not to issue, now the Treasures to pay any orders for bills of the current- year in excess of the amount appropriated & the town for the several classes of Expenditure at this meeting , except for schools, to which is to be added the Income received from the School Fund , Un motion of Moses He. Baken , that the town Pay the Town Cleats a salary of Twenty dollars in addition to the fun of his office , and pray , Her Yorum Treasures on salary of thisky dollars - wash for year for his services,


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Noted That un Acediting Committe of these be appointed I audit the accounts , and settle with Treasures Ducoeur of Poor , and, asking Financial accounts of a report of the taxon , forefsane the same for publication . also profs are and friends with the reports an estimate for the tax for 1887. with items of the same - The Moderator appointed James. I . Brown , George Me. Hitchcock and Meases Ho . Haben as the Auditing Commitin-


Section & . Hubbard . bhaumane of the School Apart of School Coresmittin , reported to the town that formathans Laminátu one 1.P. Webberi. Mattin P. Wether had represented to the Committee that in consequence of remount of greench from School house Lot- h- 1. He banks aquint and in his hands hade caved of taking a portion. of the fence away and asked that the town. take action in the matter


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That the matter he refused to the Selectioner to take such action as they find to be necessary. and propus


Then Selectmens reported to the town that tekening tapart of selection hector . Leads offered to take and care for the "Lowen Comsuon" he to have the grass . but not Gros Common to clean the walks , If he could have the use. on of it for 3 years turn ,


Moved that the Selectiness he authorized to grant the care of the Cornercom to hun Newton on his offen . not- carrier


bated That the sweeting, be dissolved used. it was so dove


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Town (Officers for the year 186- 7


Letech & Treasurer Good comminimus, Jeune Ends Surveyors of Wood & Number Poury F. Browse John C. Spring, Afon 1887 2. Winslow Forfuel Moses He. Baker "s 1888 - Thomas J. Morgan Newton . Houbbank 11 1889 Anos Mousse


Schatessen Moses He. Baker Hank . Newton


School Committe, Jam Endo. Library Directors. Jeme lands David W. James Thomas J. Morgan, Ale 1887 Jarmush W. Brown, Afr 1887 newton & Hubbard 11 1888 Louis d. Brown 11 Louis d. Brown ,, 1889 Heery F. Brown ", 189


Jenach W. Brown john Cleanly


Overseus of Food, Jsme Tendo Cesseating Commite . Jam Endo George W. human Porter A. Faster, Afor 1887 George Me. Hitchcock, Exofficio Francis C. Looks 1, 1888 Lodward W. Potter Afer 1887 Collector


James . Blair 1, 1889 Franck Ri huston 1, 1888 Jonathan . Webster


Fence Viewers Jassweet W. Brown Edwin BB, Webben Edwin A. James


Constables Francis &. Look Wir H. Lumbard George W. Powers Sexton


Field Drivers John Thanly George W. a human , Swam Byron W. Le houles Harry, A. Sumbad, Swan Wiliam I. Janus. dwor George M. Heitsheart William H. Grun


Recorded by Sherry F. Brown.


* Resigned 66 9,1886. and how 2, 1886 Junford 1200Hhwas chited to fill the vacancy-


Marrant for Town Meeting October 30, 1886 Commonwealth of Meansashusetto" "Yo Francis C. Looks , Constable of the town of 13 : imfield


Treating In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby directed to rectify and was the inhabitants of said town qualified to vote in town affairs . to week at the Town Hall in said VBrinnfield Saturday the thirtieth day of Detolive it our o. clouds 8 . He to act on the following articles -


First To choose a moderator to froides at said meeting-


Decouch To choose one Oversur of Poon to fill the vacancy caused by the resignations of James I, Blair,


Third To see if the town will appropriate money for the repair of School house


Fourth To see what action the town will take on the petition of O. L. Sivitres and others for the relocation and repair of the road from the Iron Bridge over Quaboay River in Monrose . to Wales live by the Hollow road so called -


Wish To choose all necessary comsmetter wich agente the business of the town may require . And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting are attested copy of the same at the Jocon Hall, one at the center Post Office and by sailing, a copy to the post flies in East and West Bienfield, and by mailing or otherwise sending a copy to For hets weils seven days at heart before the times of wording said meeting -


417 Hours of fail not and make due return of their warrant with your doing thereon to the Town Club of Prinfield at the time. and place of meeting adousaid


Given under our hands then inghelath. day of October , in the year one thousand eight hundred . and eighty six M. M. Baker Selectinen of Brimfield F. H. Newton D. W. James 5


Paarsepodem Jo Brimfield October 38, 1886 I have served the within warrant as Hurein directed


Francis &. look Constable of Brimfield Brinfield October 30, 1886, The value of Brimfield sweet at the Town Hall in response to there foregoing, called to order by thery th Whowon after The reading by him to the meeting of the warrant , Has votes were received fera moderation whole number of votes Six, and were for - one vote, for Jarsecest Wi Prowan Five votes and he was declared Elected.


Moved By Useas F. Brown, that the streeting be adjourned to meet on Tuesday, november 20 1886 at one o. lock P. M. adopted by a vote of sixteen in the affirmation to hime in the negative , Arech the meeting, was to adjourned - Tuesday, November 2, 1886 The voters of Brimfield muret as for adforumsment anche were called to order by Samuel W. Brown Modnation, who informed the meeting that- on account of political obligations and duties in could not longer serve Hor as Ikeaderation, unde resigned the office,


The votes were than received for a Moderator to fill the vacancys- Whole number of votes Eighteen, all for Oscar F. Brown , and he was declared Elected.


The Moderator oficinated Francis To Look and D . Winslow Forsket . Felles to assist him in chucking the names of voters , and in unsorting und counting votes . I . Winslow Forket , decling to save . Edward Me. Morgan , was appointed in his steak , Framin & Look and Endwant it. Herges were desby swans as Fellows by the Town's Gleich _


. sff operations Action was them taken on the Thick Sitiole in current and it was solide to appropride activolahouse One Hundred and fifty dollars for the Aupairs, usain of schoolhouses , in addition to the amount appropriated at the annual meeting


The votos were then received for an Uverseer of Poon , under the Second article . To fill the varangy. caused by the resignation of James 8. Blain for the unexpired of his services _


Whole number of votes Fifty eight-und www as follows: fon James hoger one vote for Forge Fre Heitcheich. Les votes, for Henry F. Brown Twelve votes, con . Booth Your vote for Sanford Booth , Thirty nine votes, and Sanford Booth was declared elected , and slow by the Young Under Article Fifth , that a committee of three be chosen to act with the Road commissioners . before the bounty Commissioners on the petition. of D. C. Switzer and others


That the moderator appoint a courseetter of three To nominato ,he afousando committee_ und in appointed. Grant the. Peroton, Newton I. Hubbard and George Bacon who reporters


Courseer of


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419 the names of Kerry Je Kowa, Asnos Noumore and I Hanslow For bet and they were chosen for the donesaid bismitte


loted That the Overseers of Soon be requested to investigate the. cases of our Insane Poor and ascertain if they can be properly cared for at our Alma house, and if they and it expedient so to do they are authorized to" serve the same from the Hospital to the Alm houses


The meeting there dissolved Recorded by


Jowo Black


Marrant for Election November 2, 1886 Commonwealth of Massachusetts teamleden for


To Francis & look , Constable of the town of Buonfuld


Greeting . In the name of the Corsomonwealth of Manachusetts you are required to rectify and warm the Inhabitants of Brimfield qualified to vote in Elections to must at the Yocon Heall in Bringfield on Tuesday the second day of November next , at Tens . clock in the Governoom , and at half past Jen o clock, at which time the folks would be aformed ) to bring in their votes to the Selectinen for


One Representative to Conquer for the Yenthe Congressional District, for Governor, Lecidinant Governos. One Councilon for the big fish Councillors District, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Treasurer and Receiver Jerural, Aceditor and attorney General for the Commonwealth, Senator for the First Hampden District, District Attorney, Hier Commissioners of Insolvency, Une County Com. missionno, Two Special Commissioners, black of the bouts, Sheriff for Hoursfidena County, and


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one Representative to the General Court-for Hu Yenthe Kannteden District . All on one ballot The selection fix the time for closing the polls at half past two o clock P.m . And you are directed to save this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof One at the Town Hall, one at the center Post Office, und by mailing a color to the Post Offices at- East and West- Brimfield, and If mailing or otherwise sending a copy to Fas helt mille seven days at least before the time for holding said meeting


Hereof fail not and make der return of this Warrant with your doing Hereon to the Selectswere at the time and place. of holding said meeting


Given under over hands this Trechterthe day of October in the year Une Thousand Eight hundred and eighty six - Mason He. 13 ahus Trunks R. Newton David Wi james


Hamfedin fo Brimfield November 2, 1886 I have served the within doarwant an Morein director


Francis &. Look Constable of Brimfield


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Election November 2, 1886


In response to the foregoing wassent the values of Brumfield. met at the Town Hall in Brandfield on Teerday Hoverder 2.1886, and were called to order by Bloses to. Baker chairman of the Selectionen , at ten o clock and fifteen minudes A. M . after the reading of the warrant the Selecteren af foventes Henry 8. Brown and Cheney Newton , Fellers to assist theme in checking , the summer of voters , and to assist them in sorting and counting Her votes cast , and the Tellus so appointed were sworn L Janwelt W. Brown Justice of the Peace, the Is allot Box was them opened and found to be nature . the Register stood at . 000 . the Ballot- box was them. closed and locked and at- 10' 0. clock A. In the polls were offered for the reception of votes, und remained ofeen until 2'2 o clock P. h wium no motion having been made to extend the times the froth were closed the Register of the Ballet-Boy showing that 149 persons had voted , and a count of the reassures checked one the list of voters showed Virat 149 persons had voted, and the count of time ballots to in the Ballot Box showed 149 12 allots received , all the above being done in sfera meeting. as the Law directo . The votes were then sorted anche counted, and declaration thereof made in ofun meeting and was as follows his;


For Governor Oliver Ames of Easton had Sixty nine votes John F. Andrew of Boston , had Fifty one voter Thomas of Lothrop of Jaunton had twenty eight voler ,


For Freeutenant John S. A. Bracket of Boston, head & cordy two von Governor Frank He. Foster, of Haverhill . had Forty five voter John Blackman of Springfield had , Think one vote


For Cerretary Peery B. Pierce, of Abington, heads twenty seven volus of State John M. Thayen , of Worcester have Forty down volis George Hamilton , of Sharon, had Twenty eight votes


Claseson W. Board of Boston had Seventy seven botes Lewis Server, of Northampton had Forty down volio John Le Filbom , of The Lead . Twenty eight votes


Charter to Leadd, of ofringfield, had seventy seven rules William F. Looks of ilring field, had Forty four volis William W. Shuman, of dowell, had Joenty eight- vous


Auditer


Edgar of, Sherman , of Lawreview, had seventy seven votes Wohne W. Corcoran of Clinton , need Forty down vote Samuel. H. Fairfield of Walden, had Twenty eight voto


Levi's of Power of Springfield had Seventy seven votes Lawson Sibley of Springfield, had, Forty down vote William He Toaton of Westfield had . Twenty eight voles


For District Allowing, Andrew of Waterman of Pittsfield had Seventy nine votes Charles E. Heillech of Les had Forty two voler Enoch Has Been of North Adams had Twenty eight- volis


For representatives to Williams W. Meier, of Worcester had seventy votes hong un 10th District John & Burrell of Leicester, hace Forty eight votes William to Tale of Worcester had thirty votes


For County Commissioner


William 4 Sessions of Harbiden had seventy nine votes Annel F. Wilder of Chicopee had Forty one votes Edmund tratt of Long meadow had Jeenty nine volis


John B. Wood , of Chicoper had Seventy seven volis Benjamin F. Burn of Ludlow had Seventy seven votes Ferrell M. Turning of Agawam hacks Twenty eight- votes Hubbard Lawrence of Pabrun have Twenty eight-vote John Boyle of Southwick had Forty four soler Walter M. Brun of Withohum, had Forty forum voto


In Special Commissionus


Hu bounts


Robert- O. Morris, of Springfield had one Hundred and twenty one votes. James de Bowen of Spring fild hach Twenty eight-vol.


For Jeascaer Acover General


Eighth District


Westun District


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For Sheriff Moram 2 Sandusom of Springfield had seventy eight notes Simon Brooks of Holyoke , had Forty one vote Charles H. Annable of Springfield had Jeverty eight notes


For Communionus Henry to Bless of Springfield had deventy severe votes of Insolounos, Joseph M. View of Holywhe had Seventy seven votes Willis S. Hellogy of Westfield had Seventy seven votes Fred H. Stilling of Jingfield had Forty down vote. James JTierney of Holyche had Forty down vote Cornelius of Driscoll of Chicopee had Forty four votes Thomas W. Hennefish of Palmer had Five votes Andrew Campbell of Westfield had Forty eight volio John B . Whittimore of Chicohe had Twenty eight- votes Francis W. Norton, of Thecoffee hach Seventy eight voter


For Senator First Henry the Philips of Springfield Seventy seven voler Meansofeden District Patrick the Lazy of Springfiel. Forty four vote Wiphal Trash of Springfield twenty eight votes


For Representation Stephen J. Taft of Palmun Sixty six voter 10th Manjeden Distreet Ebeneson Brown of Palmer had Thirty eight-votes David Millihur of Palmer had Forty five voter


better making out, signing and sealing of the returns of the votes cast, also sealing of the ballots cast , and the list of voters used as a check list this day , all in ofen meeting. Her, on motion of Samuel W. Brown it was


bosted To dissolve the meeting , which was done


Recorded by Town black This certifies that I have caused the Ballots cast at the Election held November 2, 1886 to be destroyed in accordance with the forvoisine . of Chapter 7. Section 34 of the Public Patates


Town Liberty


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Town Who Heding. This certifies that at a meeting of the Town Lolerin of Refrescotative District I2010 in Heartedun boundy han acteursets , hold at the Selection's wom in Palmer on Friday the help the day of hovermber A. D. 1886 at lon in the fearfase of examining und comparing the returns of votes cast- in thee several towns in said District for Representatives to the General bout. and ascertain what person has been white The whole nundan of votes


returned was hine hundred and ninety four. anche were


For Stephen . Haft of Palmas , Four hundred & fifty four For Lebewesen the town of Palmum. Three Hundred & thirty one For David Milliken of Palmer, Two Hundreds & there For Andrew J . Parken of Palmum, One Blank


Hour Stephen . Haft; of Palmen having a plurality of the volis was declared Elected . Meny 7. Brown, Jowan Club of Brimfield 7. B. Heinmy Town Celets of Holland W. D. Fuller Your Letter of Youdown Town Lebula of Palmen


J& B. Shaw


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of Palmen


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Brimfield


149


Holland


35


38


27


108


173 1


Palmer


254


261


116


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632


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454


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203


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For- Andrew J. Partus


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Total votes


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Marrant for Election December 28 the 1886


Commonwealth of Manachusett. locusteden for To Frances & Looks boustable of the town of Him field Greeting In the name of the Commonwealth of Massa leveretto you are required to notify , and wasser the Inhabitants of the town of Buinfield qualified to vote in elections to meet at the Yours Hall in Brinfried on Tuesday the Seventy eighth day, of Receorder , in the year one thousand eight hundred sich eighty six at ter o clock in Huformvon and at least frust ten o. clo che ( at which time the fools will be to give in their volis for a special Commissioner to to fill said office until a successor is elected and rectified _


1 The Selection diy the time for closing the holts at- half past two o clock P . M 1 And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting utested copies ceof one at the Town Hall one at the center Post office, and by mailing a copy to the Post-offices at Least- and West Brimfield, and by mailing or otherwise sending a copy to Fortets thilo seven days at least . tome the time for holding said meeting Hoved fail not-and make i'm return of this warrant with your doing however ! the Selection at the time and place of holding vaid ssections.


Given under our hands this eightusato day of Leveraction in the year of our Lord One Thousand insight Hundred and eighty six


Me. M. Baker Selestirum 7. No. Newton of D . W. James Brimfield Brimfield Der. 28. 1886


I have served the within warrent- as Mureun directed , Francis to. Looks, Constable of Bringich Recorded of Mercy He Bocare, "ocon Glute


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Election held at- Brianfield December 28, 1886 to be destroyed. in accordance with the provisions Shop 7. Section 34 of the This certifies that I have caused the Ballots cast at the Public Statistics


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Lotuction Reconsider 28. 1886, faz 2 social


The meeting was called Forder al at 10. 0. clock and 20 minutes A. Me by Marco H. Baken, chairman of the electrum, after the reading of the concertin the selection offrointel Locaux Brown and Elmon W. leander, Format thomas "elles in receivecion, sorting and counting The votes, cours they were severo by Samuel W. Brown Justier of the Pecan , The Bullet Box was them ofred and found to be enfly, he Register stood at 000 the ballot boy was then closed and Locked, and at-10/2 0. clock A. M. The polls were offrent for for the reception of votes, and remained ofun until 2'2 0. clock P. M. when no motion having, been made to extend the Lince. the followare closed. the register of ballot Box indication that- 27 volio had ban cast , and a count of the names checked on the list of votes showed that 27 persons Leads voted, and a count of the ballots in the Ballot box showed 28 . ballots , one of the ballot found in the box not being cancelled it was not counted, The ballots were them sorted and counties, and declaration thereof made in ofun meeting and was as follows bir,


Harvey. I. Bagy of West Springfield had twenty two motion Commissione John to. Boyle of Southwick had Five votes,


After muching out , signing and reading why the returns of this votes cast, also sealing when the Ballet cast, and the list of voters used as a church list this day , cell in ofen meeting , Hum on motion of Samuel. W. Brown it was voted to dissolve the meeting , which was done


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Marrant for Annual Meeting Afrit 4 the 1889


Commonwealth of Massachusetts I. Francis & Looks Constable of Brainfield. Greeting. In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby directed to notify and warm the intealdente of brimfield qualified to vote in town affairs to meet at the Town Hall in said Brinfield . Mouseday the fourth . day of Africa next at time a check in the formcon Is ach on the following articles_


First To choose a Production to preside at said seating- Seconds To choose an Yown blasts for the ensuing year . .


Third To choose all necessary forom offices for the exvaring year : also all committees and agents the business of the town may requires. By vote of the town all officers required by how to be chosen by hallal . ( Except- moderator and own buts ) must all on one ballot , The Roth will be sfumed at half foot tere o. clarke A . Ise and may be closed at 2. 0 . clarky P. M. Fourth To hear reports of officers und agents herebefore chosen by the town , and act Heran .


Fifth . To raise money for the support of schools on the ензина улаг.


Birthe To raise money for the support of highways, town ways and bridges , and direct how the same shall. bin expended- Deverste To raise money for the payment of town debts, auch to defran the expenses from the ensuing year - Eighth To see if the town will accept the list of juros as revised by the Selection


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Ninth To see if the town will aushouse the Town Mascus


in andicafraction of taxes of the current year, also to borrow wrong to unew replace , on four any existing loan, or loans or any


Jewish To see if this town will allow a discount on taxes if paid within certain periods , or act hereon ,


Eleventh To see what despositions the town will wrath of their Dog Funds , or act thereon .


Twelfth To see if the towns with authorize the Collector to use The means for collecting taxes which then Youare Treasurer may use when appointed Collector.


Kurtunable To see if the theon will causes to be friended the refoacts of their town officers , on any front of the same .


Fourteenth To see if the town will raise and af propride any money for State Aid-


Fifteenth To see what action the town will take in regard. to Specific Repairs ordered by bounty borsemimmus an Jelition of U. C. Switzer and others _


Sixteenth To see what action the town will take on the report of the versus of Poor in regard to hun Augusta Calluns care


Seventeenth To bring in their volio ( Yes or No ) upon the question . " Shall Licenses be granted for the sale of Intoxicating, Liquors in this town ?"


And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting an attested copy of the Jame at the Town Hall , one at the center Post Office, and by mailing a copy to the Post Offices at east and West Binfield , and by or otherwise sending a copy to Has kets Will seven day at least- before the time for holding sais meeting.


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thereof fact not, and seabee due return of this command- west. your doings theream to the Towns Club of said Brandfield at the time and place of meeting adourand - Given under our hands


this fifteenth day of March . one thousand eight hundred. and eighty seven


He, He. Baker) Selectivena F. M. Newton of


D. W. James Brimfield


Brimfield April 4th 1887 I have served the within Warrant as therain directed


F. T. Look, Constable of Bringfield Recorded by Jenny Brown, Toun block_


Annual Joson Meeting April 4th 1889


The voters of Brimfield met at the Town Hall in Bringfield on Monday, April 4. 1887 and were called to order by terry Of Brown, Young turks at 10.0. clark and 20 minutes A. M. after the reading, of the adverand warrant . the Town Clube appointed Moses Me. Baker , Franks M. Newton and David A farus Tellers to assist him in checking the names of voters. and in arsorting and counting the volis for Productos said Telles were dub swoim by terry to Paron. Justice of the Peace, And at- 102 o clock A. In the Polls con spired . The votes were them received from Moderator, whole number of votes Forty one. Oscar Y Brown, had that number and was declared Elected, and accepted the office. Prayer by how Joseph Hoyte


The Productor appointich, Please No. Baker. Frank to. Newton and David WiJames . Felles to aid him in checking the names of voters und in sorting and counting votes said Jellers, were sworn & Meny Prowan , Justice of


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hotel Inmotion of Samuel W. Brown He- He vote on the question , "Sheth licenses for the sale of intoxicating liques be granted in this town?" be taken at the same time in a separate box as the votes for Jaron Officers to be elected by ballot bated To choose the bonstables


Total To choose these Detestiren, and there Assessors


The votes were them received for Yown blesk , wholes number of votes and were for Lohicules A. Komen, one vote for George Me. Mistakeoch , five votes , and for Herny L. Brown Fifty six votes , and he was declared started and reverse by the Moderator .


The votes were then received for cell officers If Laver required to be chosen of ballot. also at the same time the votes on the question of License in a separate box =


While the votes were being received it was Protil to take wfs auch act- on the Geighth article


botich To accept the list of jevous as revised by Voted To take wife and act on the 9th article Noted that the Town Trousun be authorised with the alsproval of the Selection, to borrow_ money in anticipation of taxes for the current year , and give the notes of the town therefor both To act on the 10 th Article


Moved By Francis I. Lincoln that the confrontation of the Collection of taxes be the same as last year that he have the same duties and be


be subject to the same conditions as the Collector for best year ,




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