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Document Name: Swansea petition

Author: Jeams Thomas et al
Date: September 11, 1748
Place: Swansea, Massachusetts
Endorsement(s): None

Abstract: A document signed by 23 residents of Swansea, Bristol County, petitioning the Court of General Sessions to deny an innkeeper's license to Enoch Hunt, should he apply for one. The tavern in question is currently licensed to Unice Frankling, who operates it in a manner prejudical to the neighborhood. "And now we understand she is married to Mr Enoch Hunt whome we fear will not Keep Better orders then the woman Did before."

Physical Description: Ink on paper; 1 page (20 x 20 cm.) on 1 sheet. Docketing on verso.

Number: MSN/COL 2717-78

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