A petition against dividing the town of Berwick, 1799

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A petition against dividing the town of Berwick, 1799

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The residents of Berwick overwhelmingly disagreed over a 1792 proposal to separate the town along a line between the two town parishes. In 1799, Berwick's residents followed with a rebuttal petition to remain within its current limits.

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  • Title: A petition against dividing the town of Berwick, 1799
  • Creation Date: 1799
  • Subject Date: 1792
  • Location: Berwick, York County, ME
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Dimensions: 30 cm x 18.5 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 53, Box 1/3
  • Collection: Nathanael Low papers
  • Object Type: Text

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