New York City law for public slaughterhouses 1766

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New York City law for public slaughterhouses 1766

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This item is a manuscript copy of a law, passed by the New York City Common Council, for "regulating the publick slaughter houses within the city of New York," dated July 24, 1766

.04 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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