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... Cost of pauperism • · 2. Exemption from taxes 3. Levy of taxes by selectmen 4. Regulation of briefs . . IV . Special legislation . . 1. Laws for protection of Indians . 2. Laws for care of insane 3. Pension laws . . 4. Laws for ...
... Cost of pauperism • · 2. Exemption from taxes 3. Levy of taxes by selectmen 4. Regulation of briefs . . IV . Special legislation . . 1. Laws for protection of Indians . 2. Laws for care of insane 3. Pension laws . . 4. Laws for ...
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... cost or trouble that " might come thereby and be liable to be called in question for the same . " At this time the general court was largely an advisory body , and hence this action of Hartford was in no sense irregular . 66 " 5 Similar ...
... cost or trouble that " might come thereby and be liable to be called in question for the same . " At this time the general court was largely an advisory body , and hence this action of Hartford was in no sense irregular . 66 " 5 Similar ...
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... cost and charge of the person in whose service he or she was last retained or taken , and by whom set at liberty , or at the only cost of his or her heirs , executors , or administrators , any law , usage or custom to the contrary ...
... cost and charge of the person in whose service he or she was last retained or taken , and by whom set at liberty , or at the only cost of his or her heirs , executors , or administrators , any law , usage or custom to the contrary ...
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... cost they were at for such relief , in the usual manner as in the case of any other debts . ' With such authority , the selectmen were to blame if these servants and slaves were allowed to suffer . 7. BASTARDY 99 1 It was not many years ...
... cost they were at for such relief , in the usual manner as in the case of any other debts . ' With such authority , the selectmen were to blame if these servants and slaves were allowed to suffer . 7. BASTARDY 99 1 It was not many years ...
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... cost and charge , until they gave the account or made the return.1 This law was evidently designed to prevent extravagance and dishonesty in poor relief , and to give the towns author- ity to secure an economical and honest ...
... cost and charge , until they gave the account or made the return.1 This law was evidently designed to prevent extravagance and dishonesty in poor relief , and to give the towns author- ity to secure an economical and honest ...
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