Excise collectors' bonds, 1754-1767 (bulk 1755-1766)

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Excise collectors' bonds, 1754-1767 (bulk 1755-1766)

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The Province of the Massachusetts Bay levied excise taxes during the 1750s that were contracted or farmed out by committees appointed by the legislature. Those to whom the excises were contracted were required to post bond with the provincial treasurer for double the amount to be collected.

0.17 cubic ft. (1 doc. box) (and see below)

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