Papers, 1641-1904, bulk: 1790-1870.

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Papers, 1641-1904, bulk: 1790-1870.

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Correspondence, minutes, by-laws, incorporation papers, and donor list relating to the organization and acquisitions of the Dorchester (Mass.) Antiquarian and Historical Society. Collection includes items from the Society's holdings: the will of Richard Mather and an account of Mather's and John Cotton's roles in the Westminster Assembly; an account of the settlement of Plymouth, Mass.; letters from John Adams concerning his policies toward France and her increasing belligerence; correspondence from Gov. Francis Lovelace to Gov. John Winthrop concerning the establishment of mail service between New York and Connecticut; a biography of Gov. William Stoughton; a document annexing Thompson's Island to Boston; and a receipt book from a Boston almshouse. (Cont) The collection also contains some vital records of Dorchester, a history of Dorchester's Methodist Episcopal Church, plans for Dorchester's 225th anniversary celebration, an orderly book of the Mass. Militia's 6th Regiment, and prayer books.

3 boxes and 2 v.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6929615

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Adams, John, 1735-1826

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John Adams (1735-1826) was the second president of the United States, born in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts. He served as defense counsel for British soldiers accused of Boston Massacre in 1770; as delegate to Continental Congress from 1774 to 1778; as member of committee charged with drafting Declaration of Independence in 1776; as congressional commissioner to France from 1778 to 1779; as minister to United Provinces in 1780; and negotiated a loan from Dutch bankers in 1782. Adams join...

Methodist Episcopal Church (Dorchester, Mass.)

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Dorchester Antiquarian and Historical Society

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Mather, Richard, 1596-1669

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Lovelace, Francis, 1621-ca.1683.

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Winthrop, John, 1606-1676

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Eldest son of John Winthrop, first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was an avid chemist, practical scientist, and physician. Also governor of Connecticutt colony. From the description of Medical notebooks from the Winthrop papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society, 1657-1669. (National Library of Medicine). WorldCat record id: 136326566 Governor of Connecticut; eldest son of John Winthrop (1588-1649), first governor of Massachusetts Bay; after coming to Amer...

Cotton, John, 1584-1652

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Clergyman. From the description of An abstracte of the lawes of Newe England : manuscript, 1641? (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145381251 ...

Massachusetts. Militia. Suffolk County, 6th Regiment.

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Stoughton, William, 1632-1701

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Epithet: Governor of New England British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000444.0x0000cc ...

Westminster Assembly 1643-1652

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