Petition of Thomas H. Lambert, Chairman of the County Commissioners of Dukes County, to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives

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Summary: 
A request that a provision be made that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts bear a just proportion of the costs arising from criminal prosecutions of the Indians of Marthas Vineyard
Location: 
Place written: 

Edgartown, Massachusetts

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Community: 
Native Northeast Research Collaborative, Chappaquiddick, Deep Bottom, Christiantown, Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)
Protocol: 
Chappaquiddick Public, Deep Bottom Public, Christiantown Public, Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) Public
Category: 
Work, Poverty, & Economy, Culture & Society
Keywords: 
Massachusetts Collection, Massachusetts General Court, Massachusetts Phase 1, Petitions, Law, Imprisonment/Captivity, Criminal Actions, Reimbursement, Citizenship, Wardship
Original Date: 
1863 May 10th
Rights: 
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Source: 
Massachusetts Archives, House Unpassed 1863, judiciary committee - leave to withdraw judiciary
Identifier: 
1863.01.31.00
Subject: 
Chappaquiddick