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Description and Holding Information
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1723-04-15, Proclamation against arson
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April 15, 1723 Proclamation issued by Acting Governor William Drummer following instances of arson in Boston by "villanous & desperate Negroes" and
others. The proclamation requested all to help find the person involved, with a reward of fifty pounds. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of a title
originally held by the Massachusetts Historical Society Library).
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Title:
By the Honourable William Dummer Esq ; ... A proclamation : Whereas within some short time past many fires have broke out within the town of Boston, and divers buildings have been thereby consumed ; which fires have been designedly and industriously kindled by some villanous & desperate Negroes, or other dissolute people ... Given at the Council chamber in Boston the fifteenth day of April, 1723.
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OCLC Number:
62814665
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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