DS, 1781 September 20. : Boston. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Appointment.

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DS, 1781 September 20. : Boston. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Appointment.

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Appoints Aaron Wood of Boxford as a Justice of the Peace for a period of seven years. Signed also by John Avery, Secretary. On verso is a document, 1782 April 24, Council Chambers, signed by Jeremiah Powell and Samuel Holten, as Members of the Council, stating that Wood had taken the oath of office.

1 p. ; 49 x 31 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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