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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

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

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