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Death of Governor Burnet Triggers Salary Debate in Province
A September message reports Governor Burnet's fatal illness and death after a fever. Lieutenant Governor Dummer takes over, as the Massachusetts Bay House of Representatives resumes sessions at Harvard, and debates fixing a salary for the new commander in chief while warning of parliamentary consequences.
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