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 in the County of Suffolk, that she is a member of the Ponkapog Tribe of Indians, and that she has a son, James Burr, dependent upon her for support, and that she is unable to maintain herself and son without assistance.  Wherefore, she prays that an annuity may be granted to her of fifty-two dollars doll a year, payable to the Guardian of said tribe, and by him expended for the benefit of herself and her said son.