Young, Stephen, fl. 1806 [Petition for Justice of Peace in Canaan]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08004 Author/Creator: Young, Stephen, fl. 1806 Place Written: Lincolnville, Maine Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 5 February 1806 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.9 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Petition to appoint a Justice of the Peace for the part of Lincolnville formerly called Canaan. Recommend Jonathan Fletcher for the position. Addressed to the Governor [of Massachusetts] and his council. Signed by 19 citizens, including Stephen Young.
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