Edward Hitchcock notes for a meeting on a new liquor law
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| Creator | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 |
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| Title | Edward Hitchcock notes for a meeting on a new liquor law |
| Dates | 1833-09-18-1852-07-23 |
| Abstract | Notes by Edward Hitchcock for a meeting on a new liquor law. Hitchcock has written at the head of the first page, "Meeting to consider what duties devolve upon us in relation to the new law of the state called the liquor law." Hitchcock describes the different parts of the law, which outlaws the sale of liquor aside from for medicinal, chemical, and mechanical uses. He writes what the various pentalties are for breaking the law, and notes the date it will go into effect. Additionally, Hitchcock writes notes to himself to give an account of the Massachusetts Temperance Convention and to read several resolves which passed. |
| Notes | The item is undated. The dates provided are based on the date of the Massachsuetts Temperance Convention held in Worcester, Massachusetts, on 1833 September 18, and the date the liquor law was intended to go into effect, both of which are mentioned in the text. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (3 pages) |
| Languages | English |
| Genre | Notes |
| Subject | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Political and social views |
| Subject | Temperance |
| Subject | Liquor laws |
| Subject | Massachusetts Temperance Convention |
| Part of | Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers |
| Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
| Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
| Shelf Location | Box 22 Folder 15 |
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