Administrative files, 1821-1828.

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Administrative files, 1821-1828.

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Pursuant to St 1819, c 161, an act to provide for separation of the District of Maine from Massachusetts as a state, commissioners were appointed to divide public lands and other property between the two states. Administrative files were created in fulfilling this function.

10 file folders (partial doc. box)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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