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John Cary, "Selectmen of Bristol summons", 1708 September 22

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Identifier: MSN/COL 2717-20
John Cary, "Selectmen of Bristol summons," Recto
John Cary, "Selectmen of Bristol summons," Recto
John Cary, "Selectmen of Bristol summons," Verso
John Cary, "Selectmen of Bristol summons," Verso

Scope and Contents

A document written and signed by John Cary, clerk, directing the constable to summon the selectmen of Bristol to appear before the Bristol County Court of General Sessions to answer a jury presentment that the town lacked a standard for trying weights and measures; with endorsement on the reverse by John Lindsey, constable of Bristol. 

Dates

  • Creation: 1708 September 22

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

Ink on paper; 1 page (19 x 16 cm.) on 1 sheet. Red wax seal upper left. Docketing and endorsement on verso. 

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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