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I always thought the city fair and beautiful. nestled in its hills, on the banks of the lovely Merrimack. Both from taste and feeling, my mind has always gathered about it with great affection.
Two hundred and fifty years is a long space for changes, as the mitle settlement, the country, and the great would show in that period. And yet it is but short ; like a tale that is toll. I hope that the little city, already ancient, will celebrate, hereafter, its five hundredth birthday in prosperity and beauty
Very truly yours, J. V. BLAKE.
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5 MOUNI CHARLES, BELFAST, IRELAND, J The 12, 1890.
1 . HON. THOMAS E. BURNHAM, AND OTHER MRIBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON INVITATIONS.
Gentlemen, -.
I thank you for the invitation to attend the two hundred and m.leth anniversary of the settlement of Haverhill, and to enjoy the ho pitalities of the city on that occasion ; but three thousand miles et water roll between us, which is reason sufficient why I cannot No distance, however, would excuse me for not sending my 1. - t wishes for the complete success of the celeb. ation. and for the Welfare of the place of my birth.
it is longer than I wish it was ince Icould fairly all Haverhill Of how, and I have seen something of the would smie then, but I el. du sed to be thankful for my New England bath and educa- Goout and most hunttily have 1, under all encunstan's of time and poder. horne my testimony to their advantages, and have said that merica, it one has his way to make in the world. is the place oni k to do it. I have ever found that an Anation of hair intel-
I it would give me gre, satisfaction, could I dys nothing t in house upon the young people of my native town that these things, faming their best passport over the world, are within their easy well, and 1 .t, without these, nothing else. however great, can do Hin next good.
thoping that the name of Haverhill may be is honorable in the Tutute is in the present and the past, believe me.
Most respectfully and truly Jums. RUSHTON D. BURR.
ST. PAUL. MINS , June 18, 1890. HON THOMAS E. BURNHAM, MAYOR, - CHARLES BUTTERS, EsQ., AND OTHERS OF THE COMMITILL.
I beg to acknowledge with thanks the condiment of your invi- Jan to accept the hospitalities of the City of Haverhill on the ces ion of the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anni- of its settlement, and regret that I shall be unable to be 1000 : t on that notable occasion.
1. is greatly impressed, on a recent vish. with it - beinty, strength, growth. and prosperity, and beg to send wan, warte elatulations
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for the past, and best wishes for the Inture of this time-honored enty, the birthplace of my ancestors.
Very truly your obedient servant, GREENLEAF CLARK.
MARION, MASS., June 11, 1890.
CHARLES BUTTERS, EsQ., Chairman, etc.
Mu Thar Sir, -
I am in receipt of your courteous invitation to attend the cele- biation of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of the city of Haverhill on July 2nd and 3rd
I regret that I have already made an engagement which renders it hapossible for me to join the citizens of Haverhiit and their fortu- nale invited guests who will celebrate that int resting occasion,
Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
SENATE CHAMBER, WASHINGTON June 30, 1890 Io Hox. THOMAS L. BURNHAM AND OHIERS.
Gentlemen, -
Your courteous invitation to be present. and participate in the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Haverhill, on July 2nd and 3al, was duly received, and I nace delayed my answer thus long, only in the hope that I might be able to say I would be with you on that interesting ( ocasion.
Iregret, however, to find, at the last moment, that my publie duties will not permit my absence from the Senate, and I must, there- fore, forego the pleasure t anticipated of witnessing historie old Haverhill round up her two hundred and fifty years.
Yours very truly,
HI L. DAWES.
MaproRp, July 1, 1890.
THOMAS E BURNHAM, ESQ., Chairman of the Committee on the Cele. Fration of the 250th Anniversary of the Settlement of Haverhill.
I iam sorry that I am not able to accept the invitation to attend He celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the outhumment of your city. As a descendant of Rov. John Ward,
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the first minister of the town, and as an admirer of how distinguished -an, John G. Whittier, I feel a deep interest in the history of Hlaver- full. Having done what I could to preserve a record of the life of your first pastor, in the biographical sketch of him which will be found in the appendix to my memoirs of his father the Rev. Nathaniel Ward, published 1868, I will say nothing further of Lim now.
Very respectfully yours,
JOAN WARD DEAN. HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, Mass, June 2, 1890.
HON. THOMAS E. BURNHAM AND OTHERS.
President Eliot regrets that his departure for Mt. Desert, on June Both, will prevent him from attending the pro hundred and Afthe de anniversary of the settlement of Haverhill, or tuly 2nd and 3rd, and begs to thank the committee for their proffered hospitalities.
SALEN, July 1, 1890.
HION. THOMAS E. BURNHAM, Mayor of Haverhill.
No . I regret that I am unable to accept the invitation of the enty of slaverhifi, received through your comm. it cer mivitation, to attend the two hundred nad fiftieth anniversary of the seffion ent of Haverhill.
Circumstances beyond my control will prevent my attending on Da days named in the invitation.
It e a tnost interesting occasion in the history of Haverhill and The county of Essex, and I should have had great pleasure in attend- ing as a guest.
Very truly your obedient servent, WILLIAM C. ENDICOTT.
NEW YORK, July 5, 1890. HON. THOMAS E. BURNHAM AND OTHERS, Committee on Invitations. My Dear Sir, -
I write to thank you and the committee, personally, for the honor i am invitation from the City of Haverhill to a rupt its hospitalities at the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of its settlement.
I would have given me great pleasure to be present on an pcea- wh of such unusual attraction, and I sincerely regret having been meble to do so. Pray make my regrets acceptable :, the rest of the committee, and oblige,
Yours truly, JOHN C. FREMONT.
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MADISON. W. . , June 9, 1890.
MESSRS. THOMAS E. BURNHAM, CHAIRMAN, AND EDWARD B. GEORGE, SECRETARY, Haverhill, Mass.
Gentlemen, -
Your kind invitation to visit your city on the 2nd and Bid of July next is received with thanks.
I regret very much that it is impossible to be with you at that time. It would give me great pleasure to once mote visit the place where I was born nearly seventy years ago, when there were no rail- roadis, paved streets, water works, street railways, gas, or electric lights, telegraphs or telephones, - all of which you now have. Three score years and ten have made a great change. How well I remem- her the old landmarks, among which were the old ship yards, distil- ity. toll bridge and " Slow', lavem," - there were no hotels in Those days - mel when there was nothing above butle River bridge except " the Burrough," and a few ancient, small dwelling houses (in one of which I was born ), Elder Plummer's " Meeting House," and Phin. Sargent's store, where how are located many fine residences miel large business blocks.
There were but two newspapers framing year. the Banner and « .. " , both weeklies.
I also call to mind many of the old settlers, the Duncans, Browns, Le Bosquets, Lees, Bricketts, Tiltons, Dr. Langly. Wingate, and E. Bowley, and John B. and Nathan Nichols. Vy crusms.
Hoping your celebration will prove a successses of course it will, and ag un thanking you for your kind invitation and regretting that I am unable to be with you, as I fear, at my time of life, it would be atthe imprudent to undertake a journey of wrote than a thousand miles, especially in the heat of summer, I remain
Very truly yours, GEORGE W. GILMAN.
ANTRIM, N. 11., May 17, 1890.
HIS HONOR, THOMAS E. BURNHAM,
Haverhill, Mass.
Dear Sir,
I thank you for your kind invitation to attend the two hundred and fiftieth aniversary of the settlement of Haverhill. on Wednesday and Thursday, July 2nd and Brd.
The condition of my health is such that I un am ettain whether I shall be able to do so at that time or not ; but, if able, I shall be very happy to be present on that occasion.
Yours truly. D. H. GOODELL.
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"COUPALS," HAVERHILL, 1.90S AND,
M. 27, 1890.
Mr. Jabez Gurteen and family present their oppliments and Leg to thank the City of Haverhill for the honor of an invitation to be present at its celebration in July next, but exceedingly regret Leing unable to avail themselves of its hospitalities on that occasion.
HAVERHILL, SUFFOL , E. SGLAND, 11.0℃ 1, 1890. TO CHE HONORABLE, THE MAYOR, AND CORPORATION OF THE CITY of HAVERIA,, MASS., U. S. A.
Mr. W. B. Guteen begs to acknowledge the receipt of their In. this situation for the 2nd and Brd proxion which he duly apple-
I regret it is not able to accept the same, hur lentily recip- Mentos the kind sentiments and expressions of good-will towards the :era town, and tenders his very best wishes for the contintted Properity of their thriving city.
June 19, 1390 Viy Dear Mr. Burnham, -
I regret extremely that I am unable to accept the invitation of ('ity of Hiverlull to be present at the celebration of its quarter- Back urial anniversary.
The prosperity of the city and its honorable istory interest all of Massachusetts, and it is very gratifying to all mends of our Have is that you have determined to observe an wasast i so interest- ing with ceremonies worthy of it.
With earnest prayer and expectation that the future of the city may be as prosperous as the past, I have the honor to l.
Your obedient servant, EDWARD E HALE. PASADENA, CAL. J ine 5, 1890.
UL ARD B. GEORGE, ESQ.,
Secretary of Committee on Invitations.
Was . I anywhere within reach of Haverhill I should endeavor to " ept your kind invitation to attend the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Haverhill. I sent tive of the most eventful years of my life, as of the history of the cry and county
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there, and the place has had, and will always have a warm corner in my heart.
But at the time on which your celebration will occur I shall be in California, and consequently shall be too far off to participate in what I know will be most interesting exercises.
I shall think of your celebration during the two eventful days of its continuance, and of my many friends there whom I hold in loving remembrance, and shall hope, as I do now, that the occasion will be most successful.
With kind regards, I am
Most sincerely yours, J. W. HANSON.
CAMBRIDGE, MASS, May 13, 1890.
MISES. 1. 1. BURNHAM AND OTHER COMMITTED.
Dear Sirs,-
Thank you for the honor of an invitation to your two hundred and fiftieth anniversary. It is not possible that I shall be able to except it ; but I have always felt identified with Essex County un ugh the long residence of my ancestors and a tennor dy resi- dence of my own, so that I am always glad to be " med in," or, as I have onee before said, " Essex-contied in," for that reason.
Very respectfully yours
F. W. HIGGINSON.
Bosros. June 30, 1890.
Hos THOMAS E. BURNHAM,
Mayor of the City of Haverhill. Dear Sir, ---
Your kind invitation to attend the forthcoming celebration in Haverhill was duly received, an early ioply having been prevented by my absence from town.
I thank you cordially for your courtesy, and. did not my duties [ tr erade the pleasure, rest assured that I would gladly join you on this memorable occasion.
As it is, I can only desire for you the happiest results in the coming festivities, and beg to remain,
Very truly yours,
JouY H. HOLMES.
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BOSTON, May 13, 1800.
Dr. O. W. Holmes regrets that it is not in his power to accept die very polite invitation of the City of Haverhill to the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of the
GOVERNOR'S ISLAND, NEW YORK, June 7, 1890.
To HON. THOMAS E. BURNHAM,
Mayor of Haverhill, Mass.
General Howard regrets very much that an engagement in Man. will prevent his accepting the kimet mentation of the City of Howwill to be present at the celebration of dive two hundred and Intath amy maty of the settlement, to take place July 2nd and 6. theal.
Dici COLLEGE, SPRINGFIELD, Mo., June 19, 1890.
RETIRERGR N BUENEINE MENGE CHALETS BUTTERS, AND OTHERS OF THE COMMITTEE. Gentlemen , --
The invitation of the City of Haverhill to be present and accept i hospitalitis on the occasion of the two hundred and fiftieth anni- vestry of the settlement of Haverhill was duly received.
Those of us who have wandered far away from the place of our both feel a peenfiar interest in the old home. The experiences of later years by no means obliterate the impressions of childhood and early youth, and the sons and daughters of Haver hill, however widely Battered, bear the impress of her ideas and institutions.
The family, the church, and the school -- that trinity of forces that mould life and character, have been constant factors for good in the life of your city for the past two and a half centuries.
While the city is to be congratulated upon its rapid develop- im ant in wealth and population during the past brenty years of more, it is obvious that the continuity and force of its civic life have been determined largely by higher spiritual influences The virtues of its citizens transmitted from generation to generation, the frugality and theit & night in many homes, the lesson, of religion enforced and ihuela ted in the teaching and lives of many taindul men and women. the pubhe spirit manifested in the maintenant of a system of public education, -- it is things such as dose which the children of Haverhill, in their dispersion, lock b .l. upin with pride mel grati- Lade, and which ar most worthy to be celebrated at the range . i.
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Recollections of past years crowd upon the mind, and one is in danger of suffering feelings and associations which are personal and private to intrude, and usurp a place in connection with this anm Versary to which they have no claim.
But the remembrance of Haverhill as it was before the breath of the modern spirit had breathed upon it and transformed it, remains as a beautiful picture to the imagination. The valley and the encir- eling hills, the woods and lakes and pastures, the quiet lanes, and the river which then seemed so grand, form the background and set- ting of public and domestic scenes, all the more vivid to the memory by reason of long absence and the intrusion of other experiences.
I regret that I shall be unable to be present in response to the courteous invitation of the committee.
With kind regards, I remain
Very sincerely, F. T. INGALLS.
UNITED STATES SENATE, COMMITTEE ON HILL. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, M ... 1 3, 1890.
HON. CHARLES BUTTERS, Chairman etc.,
Haverhill, Mass.
My Dear Sir, --
In reply to yours of the 27th ult., I would say that, should tits and occasion serve, it would give me great pleasure to participate in the ellebration of the two hundred and fifueth anniversary of the settlement of Haverhill, July 2nd and 3rd prox.
My public duties and other engagements are such that I am mable at this time to say definitely that I shall be able to be present. Later in the session I shall confer with you further.
With thanks for the courtesy of your note,
Very truly yours, JOHN J. INGALLS.
WISCASSET, LINCOLN CO., MAINE, June 28, 1890.
SBORDPARY OF ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE,
City Hall, Haverhill, Muss.
Vuur Bir, -
Your very polite invitation to join in the anniversary of July End and 3rd, at Haverhill, Mass, was duty received. I have been an invalid all the past winter, and am still confined at home, so that I
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am obliged to forego the pleasure of being present on so notable an occasion.
I am the last of the Johnston name in this town, and seventy- live years of age. I have a niece here still, Mary Johnston Ingalls, laughter of lon. Henry Ingalls, -- all the others are scattered abroad. Several of my grandfather's chikhen who died young are buried in Haverhill. I can furnish a short account of John John- stou's numerous family if desired by you.
I regret my inability to be present at the celebration very in. h, and thanking you yet again for your most kind invitation I remain
Ever truly and respectfully yours, AILX. JOHNSTON. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES D. S., WASHINGTON, D. C, June 20, 1890.
EDWARD B. GEORGE, ESQ.
My Dear Sir. --
Iscould be a great pleasure to me to be able to serept your kind invitation to the Haverhill celebration, but I am sorry to May that the date comes in the midst of the time fixed toy debate on the Meetion Bill, of which I have charge as chairman of the Com- mitte on Election of President, Vice-President, and Representatives in Gaggi . and this makes it impossible for me to leave Washing- t :11.
Please accept my sincere thanks for your kindness and convey them for me to Hon. George Cogswell, for the hospitality which he .offers.
11. 6. LoDeR.
Very truly yours, "ELMWOOD," CAMBRIDGE, MASS., May 12, 1890.
To Hi: HONOR, THE MAYOR OF HAVERHILL
Me J. R. Lowell regrets most smertely that he is unable to : sept the invitation of the city of Haverhill to be present at an an- Meisay so interesting.
llis medical adviser prescribes absolute quiet during the com- log summer.
LENOX, MASS,, July 2, 1890.
LO THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE, Haverhill, Mass.
I did not respond at oner to you gohte invitation to joint with
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you in the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Haverhill, as I had hoped I might have the pleasure of being present.
With regrets for my unavoidable absence and thanks for your courtesy,
I am, with great respect,
Sincerely yours, SAMUEL MARSH.
VICE-PRESIDENT'S CHAMBER, WASHINGTON, June 19, 1890.
To HON. T. E. BURNHAM,
Mayor of Haverhill, Mass. Date Si.
I regret that official duties, requiring my presence in Washing- ton, will deprive me of the pleasure of availing myself of your cor- dial invitation to be present on the occasion of the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Haver- Inl, ci. the 2nd an 1 3d of next month.
I have delayed a reply in the hope of being able 1. accept, but find myself unable to do so, for the reason above stated.
Very truly yours, LEVI P. MORTON.
ANDOVER. June 1, 1890. HON. THOMAS E. BURNHAM.
My Dear Sir, -
I much regret that the state of my health compels me to de- . line the invitation of the City of Haverhill to attend, as its guest, the celebration of the two hundred and hftieth anniversary of its settlement.
Very truly yours, MARCUS MORTON.
CINCINNATI, Onto, May 21, 1890. TION. THOMAS E. BURNHAM, MAYOR OF HAVERHILL, - CHARLES BOPPERS, JAMES IL. CARLETON, AND OTHERS, COMMITTEE ON INVITATIONS.
Gentlemen, -
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of y re polite in- vitation to attend the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the
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Rettiement of Haverhill, on July 2nd and 3rd next, for which please accept my thanks.
It will give me very great pleasure to be present on the occa- sion named, if it is in any way possible ; but I am at present Judge of the Superior Comt, and the close of the term is not altogether with- in my control, but must depend on the condition of the court busi- ness at the end of June.
I feel great interest in the proposed celebration. as I was born in flaverhill, and have noticed its growth and prosperity always with pe.sure.
I will be present if I can, but cannot yet accept your kind invi- tation without reserve.
I ain, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant. EDWARD F. NOYES.
MCCONNELSVILLE. MORGAN CO., OHIO, June 3, 1890.
MR EDWARD B. GEORGE.
Deur Nir,
I would like very much to visit Haverhill the end and 3rd days of July, but chemustances over which I have no control will prevent ive from doing so.
Hoping you will have a pleasant time in celebrating the two h Gabred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Haverhill, and that I may be able to visit the city sometime in the nem future,
I remain, very respectfully, ITIEAM J. NOYES.
" THE PILOT" EDITORIAL ROOMS, Boston, Jane 11, 1990, HON. THOMAS E. BORNHAM, MAYOR.
Du Sir, --
I thank you exceedingly for the invitation to attend the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Haverhill ; and Iregret that my que } absence From the State on July 2nd and 3rd prevents my
I am respectfully yours, JOHN BOYLE O'REILLY.
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CALAIS, MAINE, June 17, 1890.
HION. THOMAS E. BURNHAM, CHAIRMAN, AND E. B. GEORGE, SEC- RETARY.
Dear Bers, -
Please accept my hearty thanks for your invitation to be with you at the approaching anniversary. If it were possible for me to do so, it would give me great pleasure to be with you at that time, but I do not see my way clear to come.
Eight of the pleasantest years of my publie life were spent in your city ; there my children were born, and to it I am bound by many strong ties.
I rejoice in all your prosperity, and hope the anniversary will Excesl all your expectations m greatness and success.
If it thin's out that I can come, I shall certainly be with you.
Yours very truly, A. J. PADELFORD.
VEVEY, SWITZERLAND, June 4, 1890.
The Mines Seeley acknowledge with thanks the invitation to be me ent at the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Haverhill.
While regretting their inability to be in Haverhill, they take Measure in expressing to the committee then appreciation of the invitation and their deep interest in the event.
75 WEST 71AT SPILLET, NEW YORK, June 2, 1890
CHARLES BITTERS, EsQ., Chairman of Committee on Invitations, Haverhill, Mass.
My Dear Sir, -
The kind invitation of your committee, through yourself, reaches me on my return this morning from the Garfield Memorial Exercises at Cleveland, Ohio.
Most gladly would ! contribute my shate towards celebrating the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of your ny were it within the bounds of possibility to do so, but I regret may engagements positively prevent even the indulgence of a hope of bring with you at the time specified
Highly appreciating your courtesy, and trusting that the exer- cises may be most successful in every sense.
I am very respectfully yours. W. T. SHERAUS. ( ...
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CHARLOTTE, N. J., June 23, 1890.
EDWARD B. GEORGE.
De ur Nir, - My sister, Mrs. E. B. Strong of Rochester, and my- elf were very much gratified to receive your invitation to the com- ing celebration at Haverhill.
We have delayed replying, hoping that we might be so able to control circumstances as to be present in the home of our ancestors, so asociated with our own early memories of pheasant days, but regret to say that we are obliged to decline.
Our thoughts and sympathies will be with you. however, on this fe tive occasion. I hope the weather will prove auspicious, and all things conspire to make it a pleasant one, long to be remem- bered.
My brother, Jo. eph W. Sprague, is absent in Europe. Yours very sincerely, CAROLINE. L. SMITH.
Bosros, June 27, 1890.
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY. Haverhill, Muss.
My Dear Sir. -
I have delayed thus long my response to the thoughtful favor of you committee, in the hope that I might find my way clear to attend the interesting exercises of next Wednesday and Thursday.
Now, however, I find this an impossible thing to do, and must unterd myself simply with the expression of the wish that Hlaver- il - prosperity may ever flow on unchecked.
Very respectfully yours, CHARLES H. TAYLOR.
ROCHESTER, N. Y , June 80, 1890.
I DW VED B. GEORGE, EsQ.,
Secretary of Committee of Arrangements. My Dear Sir, -
I regret exceedingly my inability to be at Haverhill on the Mauroaching anniversary of its settlement
Though not a native of your city I am mian interested in its list ny. and among the pleasantest memories of my childhood are those that elister around the old Bartlett homestead on Water Street, where, ninety-seven years since my mother. So de Leonard, fifth daughter of Sheriff Bartlett, was born.
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Through both my mother and my father, Joseph E. Sprague, formerly of Salem, Mass, I am descended bout William White, one of the first settlers of Haverhill, who, with five others, on the 15th of November, 1642, signed the original Indian deed, by which Passaquoi and Saggahew, for three pounds and twelve shillings, conveyed to the inhabitants of Pentucket certain lands therem described.
I notice on your city seal, among other appropriate emblems, the blacksmith's arm and hammer. I feel a special interest in this, is both through my father and my mother, I am descended from John Johnson, one of the earliest blacksmiths of the village.
In 1657 the inhabitants greatly meded a blacksmith, and to most this want John Ward and nineteen others signed a contract by which twenty pounds were raised to purchase a house and land for John dolmen, -provided he live here seven years, following the trade of a blacksmith in doing the town's work ; also, the said John Johnson doth promise to refuse to work for any that refuse to pay towards this purchase, until they bring under the seleetmen's frinds that they will pay."
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