Charles Adams papers, 1871

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Charles Adams papers, 1871

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A small collection of papers relating to an 1871 trip to London, England by Massachusetts treasurer Charles Adams, Jr. in order to sell bonds for the state of Massachusetts. Papers include expense reports, letters, and his passport.

1 folder.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6928333

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts. Treasury Dept.

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St 1890, c 428 enabled municipal officials or directors of railroad companies in Massachusetts to petition the Superior Court to abolish or alter railroad grade crossings; a court-appointed commission then made a decision to be confirmed by the court. The expenses for the work were shared between the railroad, to pay 65%, and the state and municipality, which divided the remainder according to the ruling, with the state to pay no more than 10%. The state treasurer was authorized to issue bonds a...

Adams, Charles C. (Charles Coffin), 1810-1888

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