Correspondence from the Claim Dept. to the secretary, 1895-1901.

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Correspondence from the Claim Dept. to the secretary, 1895-1901.

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The Metropolitan Park Commission (MPC) (1893-1919) was responsible for acquiring land in the Commonwealth to develop a park system in the Boston metropolitan area for public use. The Claim Dept. settled claims for payment of property taken. Outgoing correspondence (recorded in letterpress copybooks) from the claim agent informs the MPC secretary of details of claims and settlements. For correspondence after 1901 see: Correspondence from the Law Dept. to the secretary ((M-Ar)1060X). For correspondence from the secretary to the Claim Dept. (1894-1901) see: Outgoing correspondence from the secretary on legal issues ((M-Ar)1062X).

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Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission

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St 1893, c 407, established the Metropolitan Park Commission, also known as the Board of Metropolitan Park Commissioners, to acquire, maintain, and make available to the public for exercise and recreation open space in Boston and surrounding communities to be known as the Metropolitan Parks District. The legislation set limits to be observed in acquiring property, but granted the commission authority to make and enforce regulations for its use. The commission's responsib...