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West, Stephen, 1736-1819 [Report of a meeting held at the town house].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02924.041 Author/Creator: West, Stephen, 1736-1819 Place Written: Dartmouth Township, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 8 September 1735 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

The subject of the meeting is a request to fill in Cedar Swamp. The meeting was adjourned without the matter being put to a vote. Attested as a true copy signed as Proprietor's Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth.

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