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September 7, 1776

Marsh, Jonathan, ?-1825

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to William Price

Marsh orders Price to inform all eligible voters to meet and vote on whether to allow the state to use the town's cannons. Letter signed by Greenleaf, Marsh and Little as the selectmen of Newburyport. Verso signed by Price, and states he has informed the townspeople.

GLC01450.460.03

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