Boardman, Elijah, 1797 Nov 1
Item 2
Item — Folder: 8
Identifier: Item 2
Scope and Contents
Discusses the state law which enables towns to enact bylaws to secure public health; discusses the opinion that the law enables towns to remove a dam or obstruction if the retained water is injurious to the health of town inhabitants; mentions Mr. Ruggles' dam; asks for Seymour's opinion on the matter; discusses tearing down Mr. Ruggles' dam.
Dates
- created: 1797 Nov 1
Creator
- From the Collection: Seymour family (Family)
- From the Collection: Seymour, Origen Storrs, 1804-1881 (Person)
- From the Collection: Seymour, Moses, 1774-1826 (Person)
- From the Collection: Seymour, Ozias, 1776-1851 (Person)
- From the Collection: Seymour, Epaphroditus, 1783-1854 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 4.17 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 10 Hollinger boxes other_unmapped
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
Contact:
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P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org