Petition of Sally Burr to the Massachusetts General Court

To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Respectfully represents Sally Burr of Boston, that she is the widow of James Burr who was a member of the Ponkapog Tribe of Indians, that she is unable to maintain herself on account of the state of her health.  She, therefore, prays that an annuity of fifty-two [ dollars ] may be granted by the Commonwealth for her benefit.  That the same be made payable to the Guardian of the said tribe to be by him expended for her support.

And as in duty bound will ever pray,                                                     

Sally Burr's mark X
Boston, March 2, 1861
 

Legislative Action:

To be referred to Committee on Claims / Petition of Sally Burr for Annuity.  Presented by H. A. Lothrop of Sharon.    House of  Representatives, March 5, 1861.  Refer to Committee on Claims.  Sent up for concurrence. William Stowe, Clerk.  Senate, March 1 7, 1861.  Concurred, S.N. Gifford, Clerk
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