Act of Separation, 1785-1820.

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Act of Separation, 1785-1820.

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Photostat copy of the memorial of councillors, senators, representatives, and other citizens of the District of Maine to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, regarding separation of Maine from Massachusetts.

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Maine Historical Society Library

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