Disease/Illness

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Certification of the Selectmen of Dorchester regarding the Petition of Mary Plimton

Digital Heritage
Community
Native Northeast Research Collaborative, Mashpee Wampanoag, Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe
Category
Work, Poverty, & Economy, Politics, Power, & Sovereignty, Settlement, Migration, & Resettlement
Summary
Town Officials statement attesting to the death of Sarah Quill and providing more information about her
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Petition of Mary Plimton to the Massachusetts General Court

Digital Heritage
Community
Native Northeast Research Collaborative, Mashpee Wampanoag, Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe
Category
Work, Poverty, & Economy, Politics, Power, & Sovereignty
Summary
A request by Mary Plimton for the payment of debts accrued in the nursing and burial of Sarah Quill, includes the order and allowance by the Legislature
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Petition of Thomas Trott of Dorchester to the Massachusetts General Court

Digital Heritage
Community
Native Northeast Research Collaborative, Cape Cod
Category
Work, Poverty, & Economy, Politics, Power, & Sovereignty
Summary
A request for reimbursement for expenses provided for the last sickeness, funeral, and burial of an elderly Cape Cod Indian woman
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Petition of John Quincy, Trustee of the Indian Proprietors at Ponkapoag, to the Massachusetts General Court

Digital Heritage
Community
Native Northeast Research Collaborative, Massachusett at Ponkapoag
Category
Work, Poverty, & Economy, Culture & Society, Politics, Power, & Sovereignty
Summary
Request for reimbursement for care and funeral expenses for a tribal member
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Petition of Priscilla Freeman to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives

Digital Heritage
Community
Native Northeast Research Collaborative, Deep Bottom
Category
Work, Poverty, & Economy, Politics, Power, & Sovereignty
Summary
A request of Priscilla Freeman for financial assistance for her own care, support, and ability to pay taxes
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Petition of Priscilla Freeman to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives

Digital Heritage
Community
Native Northeast Research Collaborative, Deep Bottom
Category
Work, Poverty, & Economy, Geography, Land, & the Environment, Culture & Society, Politics, Power, & Sovereignty
Summary
A request of Priscilla Freeman for a inquiry into and resolution regarding her right and title to Indian lands at Deep Bottom
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Petition of Priscilla Freeman to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives

Digital Heritage
Community
Native Northeast Research Collaborative, Deep Bottom
Category
Work, Poverty, & Economy, Geography, Land, & the Environment, Culture & Society, Politics, Power, & Sovereignty
Summary
A request of Priscilla Freeman for financial assistance in the care of her mother, Jemima Easton, recently removed to New Bedford, and for an inquiry into the title of her property at Deep Bottom
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Petition of Jemima Easton to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives

Digital Heritage
Community
Native Northeast Research Collaborative, Deep Bottom
Category
Work, Poverty, & Economy, Culture & Society, Politics, Power, & Sovereignty
Summary
A request of Jemima Easton for financial assistance in order to pay medical bills
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Petition of Priscilla Freeman to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives

Digital Heritage
Community
Native Northeast Research Collaborative, Deep Bottom
Category
Work, Poverty, & Economy, Culture & Society, Politics, Power, & Sovereignty
Summary
A request of Priscilla Freeman for financial assistance in the care of her mother, Jemima Easton
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Petition of Priscilla Freeman to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives

Digital Heritage
Community
Native Northeast Research Collaborative, Deep Bottom
Category
Work, Poverty, & Economy, Culture & Society, Politics, Power, & Sovereignty
Summary
A request of Priscilla Freeman for financial assistance in the care of her mother, Jemima Easton