Notice of election to the selectmen in Pelham, NH, October 31, 1778
- Title:
- Notice of election to the selectmen in Pelham, NH, October 31, 1778
- Creator:
- Langdon, John, 1741-1819
Weare, Meshech, 1713-1786 - Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- S 1996.585.56
- Object ID:
- S 1996.585.56
- Date:
- 1778/10/31
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 notice ; 12" x 8"
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Notice, dated October 31, 1788, to the selectmen of Pelham, NH, to notify the inhabitants of Pelham paying taxes to gather in order to elect one person to represent them in the New Hampshire Council and Assembly. The person elected must have an estate valued at 200 pounds or more. The notice is signed by New Hampshire President Meshech Weare, Speaker John Langdon, and Secretary Ebenezer Thompson. A note on the reverse of the notice indicates that the election was held on December 7 and James Gibson was chosen as a representative.
- Subjects:
- Elections
- Locations:
- Exeter, NH
Pelham, NH - People:
- Thompson, Ebenezer, 1762-1828
- Organizations:
- New Hampshire. Council
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- Credit Line:
- Digitization supported by Charles G. Douglas, III and Debra M. Douglas.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
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