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Massachusetts Archives

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Treasury Office: Excise collectors’ bonds

Part of: Massachusetts Treasury Office

Excise collectors’ bonds, 1754-1767 (Bulk: 1755-1766).

1 document box
Call no.: TR1/2319X

Scope and Content: The Province of the Massachusetts Bay levied excise taxes during the 1750s that were contracted or farmed out by committees appointed by the legislature.  Those to whom the excises were contracted were required to post bond with the provincial treasurer for double the amount to be collected.
Arrangement: Arranged by tax, thereunder chronologically
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