Petitions for licenses, 1866-1906.

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Petitions for licenses, 1866-1906.

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As part of its licensing function, the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners and its predecessor in this function, the Board of Harbor Commissioners (1866-1879), received petitions from persons requesting permission to build structures in lands adjacent to the water or to solid fill or dredge in tidewaters and harbors. Petitions approved by commissioners resulted in permits and licenses and are recorded in annual reports and minutes.

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