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... condition of the colony . One question was : " What provision is there made . . for relieving poor , decayed and impotent persons ? " The colonial government replied : " For the poor , it is ordered that they be relieved by the towns ...
... condition of the colony . One question was : " What provision is there made . . for relieving poor , decayed and impotent persons ? " The colonial government replied : " For the poor , it is ordered that they be relieved by the towns ...
Page 65
... conditions still failed to improve and in 1737 the assembly took more drastic action , by appointing two over- seers . After taking oath before the county court , they were to provide materials , tools , and bedding as needed , and make ...
... conditions still failed to improve and in 1737 the assembly took more drastic action , by appointing two over- seers . After taking oath before the county court , they were to provide materials , tools , and bedding as needed , and make ...
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... condition , remove with their families to another town and remain without liability to removal , provided , before leav- ing home , they procured a written certificate , under the hands of the civil authority and selectmen , stating ...
... condition , remove with their families to another town and remain without liability to removal , provided , before leav- ing home , they procured a written certificate , under the hands of the civil authority and selectmen , stating ...
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... conditions . He , too , was entitled to support after a six years ' residence . In case he had previously been settled in Connecticut , the town of former settlement was responsible . Within the six years members of the second class ...
... conditions . He , too , was entitled to support after a six years ' residence . In case he had previously been settled in Connecticut , the town of former settlement was responsible . Within the six years members of the second class ...
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... conditions . On a complaint by a town , the mother need not be examined in the time of travail and may be compelled to testify . But she need not be called as a witness even though she is present in court and the 8 11828 , ante , 7 Conn ...
... conditions . On a complaint by a town , the mother need not be examined in the time of travail and may be compelled to testify . But she need not be called as a witness even though she is present in court and the 8 11828 , ante , 7 Conn ...
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