Transcripts and documents collected in France, 1492-1815 (bulk 1650-1780).

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Transcripts and documents collected in France, 1492-1815 (bulk 1650-1780).

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The governor was authorized by Resolves 1845, c 3 and Resolves 1846, c 76, to procure original documents or transcripts of them from public offices in France, in order to illustrate the colonial and other history of the Commonwealth. Benjamin Perley Poore was commissioned to carry out this task, apparently under the direction of the state secretary. This series contains the results of his work.

3.55 cubic ft. (12 v.)Copies (subseries 1--series) 12 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.Copies (subseries 1--reading room) 5 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.Copies (subseries 2--series) 5 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.Copies (subseries 2--reading room) 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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Poore, Benjamin Perley, 1820-1887

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Journalist and author. From the description of Ben Perley Poore commonplace book, 1837-1940. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70949739 Author and editor. From the description of Letters of Benjamin Perley Poore, 1852-1853. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449406 Benjamin Perley Poore (1820-1887) was a newspaper correspondent, editor, and author who lived and worked mainly in Washington, D.C. He was born and raised on "Indian Hi...

Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State

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St 1832, c 166 authorized county commissioners in Massachusetts to grant liquor licenses to innholders and retailers. St 1852, c 322 (revised by St 1855, c 215) established state-wide prohibition, forbidding the sale of all liquor except for medicinal, chemical, or mechanical purposes. This was changed by St 1868, c 141, passed in April of that year, which authorized county commissioners (in Suffolk County specially-elected license commissioners) to issue licenses for the sale of liquor in their...