Extracts from House journal, vol. 8 : typescript, 1894 Feb. 24.

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Extracts from House journal, vol. 8 : typescript, 1894 Feb. 24.

Includes entries for June 14, 1787-Mar. 27, 1788, concerning proposal to remove General Court to Concord.

1 item ([4] leaves) ; 42 cm., folded to 24 x 11 cm.

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