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Massachusetts general election instructions to Constable John Hill of Sherborn, Massachusetts: manuscript

 Collection — Shared box: 1675
Identifier: BC-2024-025

Dates

  • Creation: 1783

Scope and Contents

Two-page manuscript instructing Constable John Hill to inform free male inhabitants of Sherborn, Massachusetts, at least twenty-one years old and meeting property requirements, to vote in the general election on Monday 7 April.

Creator

Language of Materials

In English (cursive script).

Restrictions on Access

Open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Historical Note

Elections in Massachusetts were held on 7 April 1783.

Extent

1 Items (1 sheet (2 pages) ) : paper ; 31 x 19 cm

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Provenance

Purchased from Written Relics in 2023.

Title
Massachusetts General Election Instructions to Constable John Hill of Sherborn, Massachusetts: Manuscript
Status
Completed
Subtitle
1783
Author
Noah Sheola
Date
2024 July 26
Description rules
Dcrmmss
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
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