Lot 25
Colonial America: 1734 Proclamation Re Tax Apportionment and Assessment to the Collector of Sudbury, Massachusetts. Partly-printed Order issued in the name of George II, with British coat of arms and small paper and wax seal at top, signed "Jer. Allen," (he was the Treasurer and Receiver General of the Province of Massachusetts Bay), one page, 12¾ x 8", Nov. 11, 1734. To Mr. Daniel Woodwood, Constable or Collector of Sudbury, Massachusetts, regarding "An Act for apportioning and assessing a Tax of Sixteen Thousand and fifteen Pounds and twelve Shillings, paid the Representatives for their Service and Attendance in General Court, and Travel, in the Years 1732 and 1733. And also for apportioning and assessing a further Tax of Three Hundred and Twenty seven Pounds sixteen Shillings and four Pence, as a Fine laid on the Several Towns…for not sending a Representative." The amount required from the town of Sudbury is Forty nine Pounds thirteen Shillings & Six pence." The manner of collection is laid out in detail. Paper is toned; breaks at two horizontal folds with small repairs on verso. Print is bold and script easily read. Very good condition. Estimate Value $600 - UP
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