Returns of the deaf in towns, 1817-1827.

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Returns of the deaf in towns, 1817-1827.

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Censusus to ascertain the numbers of deaf residents in the Commonwealth were conducted by order of Resolves 1817, c 24 and again in 1827 by House Order dated June 11. Returns of these surveys were required to be filed by town officials with the state secretary.

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