Petitions, 1759-1773, Boston, Mass.

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Petitions, 1759-1773, Boston, Mass.

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[1] 1759, March 12 [2 p.]. Request that town meeting consider decreasing number of houses licensed to sell strong liquor from the present 166. Signatures include those of Samuel Adams and Robert Treat Paine. [2] 177-? [4 p.]. Asks the Selectmen of Boston to call a meeting of citizens to consider prevention of the return of British sympathizers. Signatures include those of John Adams and John Hancock. [3] 1773, July 12 [1 l.]. Request a liquor license for destitute widow with two children, because she is unable to perform hard labor. Signatures include that of Samuel Adams.

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Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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