Care for Spinsters and Widows in Scituate Charity Fund
A damaged 19th century note outlines a town fund supporting unable-bodied women, widows, and dependents. It details management by local ladies, annual interest distributions, and calls for continued town support to provide winter fuel and aid for dependents, with funds raised from rents and lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnrk- Iig
Amian
Colin Sr
Sven
Paul
New York
Lenin
Thule
Lleness
Bruwdlag
Tre
Scituate
Zurta
Lewis Melett
Sealine
Fragmented maritime tale with prisoners and curious scenes
A chaotic sea voyage becomes a stage for prison life and diversions aboard a vessel. Captured men, including Rufus Dawes, are exercised under guard while families, officers, and convicts move through a tense, noisy afternoon on the deck. The scene blends personal histories, marriage, and authority as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulwark
Alma
Trent
Mausiva Brera
Amd
Myst
Rufus Dawes
Mack
Bellasis
Hadi
Inny
Vickers
Mr. Frere
Sertive Bv van Diemen’s Inml
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Heleds Ratog
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Deptowin B. Odell, Jr
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Merle
Ronsati Fey
Gar Glotar Republic
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Pis Boert
Garter
Minto
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Edwuri
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Eeery
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Ita
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Alemange
Nps
Gmtich
Fin Wits
Onli
Acarvet
Jul Gel
Rnilur
Setibinns
Moreoeer
Mr. Vickers
Pine
Fedro
Pat Nak
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Mrora
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Jurmanas
Tata
Mia
Iarret
MvlInale
Cape Val Vicker
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Williaon
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Circle OF Death
Raazco
Peulivodt
Liston
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Darby
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Poplin
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Nik Maltees
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Anil
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OFM
Itay
Mecen
Dolburld
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Lyle
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