Treasurers' bonds, 1787-1882.

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Treasurers' bonds, 1787-1882.

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Resolves 1786, Apr Sess, c 11 (1787), St 1789, c 15, and St 1791, c 59 required each incoming state treasurer (elected annually) to post a surety bond with the state secretary, against failure to fulfill conditions of office, as found in this series (see currently MGLA c 10, ss 2-3)

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