Archives Box #1030
Container
Contains 26 Results:
Southborough in the Revolution, 1773 - 1808
Series — Container: Archives Box #1030
Scope and Contents
This series documents the Town of Southborough and its inhabitants in the period leading up to, during, and after the Revolutionary War. It includes documents that were signed by both Samuel Adams and John Hancock.A number of citizens' petitions and agreements provide insight into the opinions of townspeople prior to the conflict, and express frustration with the actions of Great Britain. As early as 1773, the town’s selectmen were called upon by their constituents to examine and...
Dates:
1773 - 1808
Petition on Rights and Privileges, 1773-02-05
File — Container: Archives Box #1030, Folder: 25
Scope and Contents
Abstract: "To the selectmen of the Town of Southborough, We the subscribers desire you to insert the following article in the next warrant you issue for calling a meeting: To see if said Southborough will do anything by way of ascertaining the rights and privileges of this province and the infringement of those rights, and pass any legal vote or votes concerning the same that may be proper". Signed by twenty-five townsmen: Mark Collins Jr., Jonathan Champney, William Collins,...
Dates:
1773-02-05
Communication from the Committee of Correspondence of the Town of Boston, 1773-06-22
File — Container: Archives Box #1030, Folder: 31
Scope and Contents
Communication from the Boston Committee for Correspondence thanking Southborough and other towns in the Commonwealth for extending aid and relief during the harbor blockade, 6/22/1773.
Dates:
1773-06-22
Non-Importation Agreement and Boycott Against British Goods, 1774-09-05
File — Container: Archives Box #1030, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents
In August, 1774 Parliament passed the “Intolerable Acts''. This document (dated 9/5/1774) is an agreement which 116 Southborough men signed in response to those acts, vowing to suspend all commercial intercourse with Great Britain, and not to purchase or use any goods imported from Great Britain.Signers include: Manasseh Stow, Isaac Johnson, Asahel Moore, William Collins, Solomon Newton, Jonas Ball, James Parker, Abner Parker, Elisha Hedge, Amos Newton, Absolom Ward, James...
Dates:
1774-09-05
List of Men in Southborough, c. 1775
File — Container: Archives Box #1030, Folder: 27
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series documents the Town of Southborough and its inhabitants in the period leading up to, during, and after the Revolutionary War. It includes documents that were signed by both Samuel Adams and John Hancock.A number of citizens' petitions and agreements provide insight into the opinions of townspeople prior to the conflict, and express frustration with the actions of Great Britain. As early as 1773, the town’s selectmen were called upon by their constituents to examine and...
Dates:
c. 1775
An Act to Prevent Monopoly and Oppression, 1777
File — Container: Archives Box #1030, Folder: 30
Scope and Contents
Set standard prices for goods and services in the town.
Dates:
1777
List of Voters Invoice and Assessors for the Year, 1779
File — Container: Archives Box #1030, Folder: 37
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series documents the Town of Southborough and its inhabitants in the period leading up to, during, and after the Revolutionary War. It includes documents that were signed by both Samuel Adams and John Hancock.A number of citizens' petitions and agreements provide insight into the opinions of townspeople prior to the conflict, and express frustration with the actions of Great Britain. As early as 1773, the town’s selectmen were called upon by their constituents to examine and...
Dates:
1779
An Act Relative to the Sale of Firewood and Bark, 1779
File — Container: Archives Box #1030, Folder: 09
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series documents the Town of Southborough and its inhabitants in the period leading up to, during, and after the Revolutionary War. It includes documents that were signed by both Samuel Adams and John Hancock.A number of citizens' petitions and agreements provide insight into the opinions of townspeople prior to the conflict, and express frustration with the actions of Great Britain. As early as 1773, the town’s selectmen were called upon by their constituents to examine and...
Dates:
1779
Abatement of Fines for Resolve of Court, 1783
File — Container: Archives Box #1030, Folder: 04
Scope and Contents
Tax credit to the Town of Southborough by the Treasurer of the Commonwealth in the amount of 642 pounds, 7 shillings and 6 pence, 1783. Signed by Samuel Adams, president of the Senate and John Hancock.
Dates:
1783
Proceedings of a County Convention held at Worcester, 1784
File — Container: Archives Box #1030, Folder: 29
Scope and Contents
In regard to matters (largely financial) to be resolved in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the aftermath of the Revolutionary war, having attained peace and secure borders.
Dates:
1784