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 ACT OF INCORPORATION, 
 CONSTITUTION, AND BY-LAWS, 
 
 OF THE 
 
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 A LIST OF ARTICLES, ON WHICH THE SOCIETY WISH FOR 
 
 INFORMATION ; 
 
 BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, &c. WANTED BY THE SOCIETY. 
 
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 PRINTED BY JACOB B. MOORK, 
 For the Society. 
 
 1823. 
 

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ACT OF INCORPORATION. 
 
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 State of JIcUi^?l|ani»K35ft(te» 
 
 m THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED 
 AND TWENTY-THREE. 
 
 ^n Ad to incorporate certain persons by the name 
 of the New-Hampshire Historical Society, 
 
 Whereas the persons hereinafter named have 
 associated for the laudable purpose of collecting 
 and preserving such books and papers as may il- 
 lustrate the early history of the State ; and of ac- 
 quiring and communicating a knowledge of the 
 natural history, the botanical and mineralogical 
 productions of the State ; as well as for the gen- 
 eral advancement of science and literature : and 
 whereas the object of their association is of pub- 
 lic utility, and deserves public encouragement : 
 Therefore, 
 
 Section 1. Be it enact eCl by the Senate and 
 House of Representatives in General Court con- 
 vened^ That Ichabod Bartlett, William Plumer, 
 jun., Bennet Tyler^ Jeremiah Smith, Jeremiah 
 Mason, Richard Bartlett, James Bartlett, Ja(!ob B. 
 Moore, Andrew Peirce, William Smith, jun., and 
 Nathaniel A. Haven, jun., with their associates, 
 and such other persons as shall from time to 
 time be admitted members of said association, 
 according to such by-laws as the members of said 
 association may establish, be, and they hereby 
 are, created a body politic and corporate, and shall 
 
4 w3cf of Incorporation. 
 
 forever hereafter continue a body politic and cor- 
 porate, by the name of the New-Hampshire His- 
 torical Society^ and for the purposes aforesaid ; and 
 with all the powers, privileges, and liabilities in- 
 cident to coporations of this nature. 
 
 Sec. 2. And he it further enacted^ That the 
 said corporation may receive and take by gift, 
 grant, devise, or otherwise, and hold, possess and 
 enjoy, exclusive of the building or buildings which 
 may be actually occupied and used for the safe 
 keeping of their books, papers and records, and 
 of their cabinets of natural history, and mineral- 
 ogy, and exclusive of their books, papers and cabi- 
 nets aforesaid, real and personal estate, the yearly 
 value of which shall not exceed three thousand 
 dollars; provided always, that the estate afore- 
 said be appropriated for the purposes aforesaid. 
 
 Sec. 3. And he it further enacted^ That the said 
 corporation shall have full power and authority 
 to determine at what place their library and cabi- 
 nets shall be established ; at what times and 
 places their meetings shall be holden ,* and in 
 what manner the members shall be notified of 
 such meetings ; to elect from among the mem- 
 bers of said corporation such officers, with such 
 powers and duties, as they shall judge expedient ; 
 and also to ordain and enact any by-laws for the 
 government of said corporation, provided the same 
 be not repugnant to the constitution and laws of 
 this State. 
 
 Sec. 4. And he it further enacted^ That the said 
 Ichabod Bartlett, William Smith, jun. and Na- 
 thaniel A. Haven, jun., or any two of them, shall 
 have power to call the first meeting of said cor- 
 
Act of Incorporation. 5 
 
 poration, at such time and place, and may notify 
 the members of said association in such manner, 
 as they may deem expedient. 
 
 STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 
 
 In the House of Representatives^ June 11, 1823. 
 
 The foregoing bill, having had three several 
 readings, passed to be enacted. 
 
 Sent up for concurrence. 
 
 ANDREW PEIRCE, Speaker. 
 
 In Senate^ June 12, 1823. 
 
 This bill, having had three several readings, 
 was enacted. 
 
 DAVro L. MORRIL, President. 
 
 Approved, June 13, 1823. 
 
 LEVI WOODBURY, Governor. 
 
 A true copy — 
 
 Attest, Samuel Sparhawk, Secretary. 
 
THE CONSTITUTION 
 Of the New-Hampshire Historical Society. 
 
 1. The object of the New-Hampshire Histori- 
 cal Society shall be to discover, procure, aud pre- 
 serve w^hatever may relate to the natural, civil, 
 literary, and ecclesiastical history of the United 
 States in general, and of this State in particular. 
 
 2. The Society shall consist of resident and 
 honorary members, the former to be persons resid- 
 ing in the State of New^-Hampshire ; the latter, per- 
 sons residing elsew^here. The number of resident 
 members shall not exceed fifty ; the number of 
 honorary members shall not exceed the number 
 of the resident. 
 
 3. The election of members shall be by ballot 
 at the annual meetings. No member shall here- 
 after be elected by less than six votes ; and, in all 
 cases, the votes of two-thirds of the members pres- 
 ent shall be necessary to a choice. 
 
 4. Each member (honorary members excepted, 
 with whom it shall be optional) shall pay, before 
 the annual meeting next following his election, the 
 sum of five dollars. The society may assess taxes 
 at the annual meetings, on each resident member, 
 not exceeding three dollars in one year. Any per- 
 son neglecting to pay the aforesaid sum of five 
 dollars, or any tax, for the term of two years, shall 
 cease to be a member. 
 
7 Constitution of the Historical Society. 
 
 5. The annual meeting of the Society shall he 
 holden at Concord on the second Wednesday in 
 June. Other meetings may he held at such times 
 and places as the Society may from time to time 
 direct. It shall be the duty of the President, and 
 in his absence, of one of the Vice Presidents, up- 
 on the application of three members, to call a spe- 
 cial meeting of the Society, of which notice shall 
 be given in a newspaper printed in Concord, and 
 another printed in Portsmouth, at least firteen days 
 before the meeting. 
 
 6. The officers of the society, to he elected at 
 the annual meeting and by ballot, shall be — a Pres- 
 ident, two Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, a Record- 
 ing Secretary, a Corresponding Secretary, and a 
 Librarian, who shall hold their offices for the term 
 of one year, and until others are elected in their 
 places ; provided, that the first election of officers 
 under this Constitution shall be made at such time 
 and place as the Society may direct. 
 
 7. The Constitution may be amended at any 
 annual meeting, as the Society shall deem proper, 
 by the votes of two-thirds of the members pres- 
 ent ; provided, notice of the proposed amendment 
 shall be given in writing, and entered on the jour- 
 nal at the preceding annual meeting. 
 
 A true copy of the Constitution of the Historical Society, 
 adoptedJune 13, 1823. 
 
 Attest.... JOHN KELLY, Rec. Sec>ry. 
 
THE BY-LAWS 
 
 Of the New-Hampshire Historical Society, 
 
 ARTICLE I. 
 
 Section 1. At the meeting in June, there shall 
 annually he elected, by ballot, a Standing Com- 
 mittee, a committee to settle with the Treasurer, 
 and, when necessary, a committee to superintend 
 the publications of the Society ; provided that the 
 first election of said committees may be made at 
 such time and place as the Society may direct. 
 And if the Society shall deem it necessary, they 
 may, at any meeting, appoint other committees, 
 and designate the duties to be performed by them. 
 
 2. When less than six members are present at 
 any meeting, the consent of two-thirds shall be 
 necessary to pass any vote, except to adjourn. 
 
 3. At the request of any three members pres- 
 ent, any motion shall be deferred to another meet- 
 ing, for further consideration, before it is finally 
 determined, and shall then be taken up. 
 
 4. The President, when present, shall preside 
 in the meeting ; when he is absent, one of the Vice- 
 Presidents ; but in their absence, the Society shall 
 elect a President pro tempore, who shall then 
 preside. 
 
 5. The Librarian shall be keeper of the mu- 
 seum. 
 
10 By-Laws of the Historical Society. 
 
 6. No alteration or addition to the by-laws shall 
 be made, unless there are eight members present, 
 and two-thirds of those present vote in favor of 
 the same. 
 
 ARTICLE II. 
 
 Laws^ relating to the Library and Museum. 
 
 Section 1. All books and manuscripts which 
 shall be presented to the library, and every curi- 
 osity presented to the museum, when accepted by 
 the Society, shall be with thanks to the donor. 
 
 2. Every present received shall be recorded, 
 and an account of it rendered to the next meeting 
 of the Society. 
 
 3. All books and other articles belonging to 
 the Society shall be appraised, and the price of 
 each article shall be mentioned in the catalogue. 
 
 4. All pamphlets shall be bound, except dupli- 
 cates, which shall be kept by themselves, and trip- 
 licates shall be exchanged. 
 
 5. All manuscripts shall be distinctly marked 
 and numbered, and kept in cases of paper ; which 
 shall also be numbered, and the contents of each 
 registered. 
 
 6. A printed ticket shall be pasted on the inside 
 of the cover of each book, signifying that it is the 
 property of the Society, and also the name of the 
 donor, if it be a present. 
 
 7. Newspapers and maps shall not be taken out 
 of the library, except by the publishing committee. 
 
 8. No book or manuscript shall be loaned or 
 taken from the library without the consent of the 
 
By-Laws of the Historical Society. 1 1 
 
 Librarian, who shall take a receipt from the bor- 
 rower to return the same undamaged within four 
 weeks, or pay a forfeiture of three times the ap- 
 praised value of such book or manuscript, as the 
 same is appraised in the catalogue aforesaid. A 
 member shall not have more than three books at 
 a time, unless by special leave obtained by vote of 
 the Society. He shall not retain any volume longer 
 than four weeks, but may renew the same once ; 
 after which he shall not immediately have the 
 same without special leave from the Standing 
 Committee. Provided this shall not prevent the 
 Publishing Committee from taking out of the li- 
 brary, with the knowledge of the Librarian, as 
 many books and papers as they may want. 
 
 9. An application in writing, left with the Li- 
 brarian, shall secure any volume or set for a fort- 
 night after it may be returned to the library ; and 
 if more than one such application be made, they 
 shall be answered in the order of their respective 
 dates. 
 
 10. If books or manuscripts be requested for 
 public uses, or for the peculiar benefit of persons 
 whom the Society is disposed to oblige, the ap- 
 plication shall be made to the Librarian, through 
 the medium of some member, who shall be re- 
 sponsible, in a written obligation, for the return 
 of each article borrowed, within such time as shall 
 be stipulated by the Librarian, not exceeding three 
 months. 
 
 H. All persons who take books from the libra- 
 ry, shall be answerable for any injury to the same, 
 which shall be estimated by the Standing Com- 
 mittee. 
 
12 By-Laws of the Historical Society. 
 
 1 2. The privilege of using the library shall be 
 suspended, as it respects the person who neglects 
 ;bo pay any forfeiture, fine, or assessment of dam- 
 ages, longer than one month after he shall receive 
 notice from the Librarian. 
 
 13. At each meeting of the Society, every mem- 
 ber shall, in person, if present, and in writing, if 
 absent, give an account of the books and manu- 
 scripts, or whatever article belonging to the Socie- 
 ty, he may have in his possession. 
 
 ARTICLE III. 
 
 Laws^ relating to the Librarian and Keeper of the 
 3Iuseum, 
 
 Section 1. The Librarian and Keeper of the 
 Museum, hereafter to be elected, shall annually 
 give such security to the Society as the Standing 
 Committee shall require, for the faithful perform- 
 ance of his trust ; the security to be deposited 
 with the Recording Secretary. 
 
 2. He shall receive and have in his custody all 
 books, papers, and productions of nature and 
 art, the property of the Society, and which apper- 
 tain to the library and museum. These he shall 
 arrange in classes, and register in a book, with a 
 proper description of each article, and frequently 
 examine the whole, and keep them in good order. 
 
 3. He shall record in a book, to be provided for 
 that purpose, every donation presented and ac- 
 cepted by him for the use of the Society, express- 
 ing the article given, the time, and name of the 
 donor. 
 
By-Laws of the Historical Society. 13 
 
 4. He shall communicate the thanks of the 
 Society to each donor, for all articles presented 
 and hy him accepted for the use of the Society, 
 
 5. He shall, under the direction of the Stand- 
 ing Committee, bind the pamphlets in volumes ; 
 and mark and number the manuscripts. 
 
 6. He shall paste a printed ticket in the inside 
 of the cover of each book, signifying that it is the 
 property of the Society, with the name of the 
 donor, if it be a present. 
 
 7. He shall, at every annual meeting of the 
 Society in June, present to the meeting a cata- 
 logue of all the books, manuscripts, and maps in 
 the library, and curiosities in the museum, belong- 
 ing to the Society. 
 
 ARTICLE IV. 
 
 Laws, relating to the Standing Committee. 
 
 Section 1. The Standing Committee shall re- 
 commend plans for promoting the objects of the 
 Society ; digest and prepare business ; inquire 
 for, and endeavor to obtain, on the best terms, 
 manuscripts, books, and articles of curiosity, and 
 solicit and receive donations for the Society. 
 
 2. They shall inspect the records, and inquire 
 w^hether all the orders of the Society are carried 
 into effect with precision and promptitude ; and 
 also the library and museum, and make report of 
 them to the annual meetings in June, and what 
 books are particularly wanted. 
 
 3. They shall appraise all books and other ar- 
 ticles belonging to the Society ; and the price of 
 each shall be mentioned in the catalogue. 
 
14 By-Laivs of the Historical Society. 
 
 4. They shall aid the Librarian and Keeper of 
 the museum, when he shall require it, in the ar- 
 rangement of the books, pamphlets, maps, and 
 manuscripts, and the articles belonging to the 
 museum ; and especially attend to the preservation 
 and binding of books and pamphlets. 
 
 5. They shall regulate all the common ex- 
 penses of the Society ; make the necessary pro- 
 vision of such small articles as may be w^anted ; 
 drawr upon the Treasurer for the payment there- 
 of, and for all such sums as the Society may from 
 time to time vote and appropriate for specific pur- 
 poses. 
 
 6. They shall, w^hen the state of the treasury 
 will permit.direct the Treasurer to loan the money, 
 belonging to the Society, on interest, taking suffi- 
 cient security for its re-payment, or vest the money 
 in such funds as will be safe and productive. 
 
 7. They shall, in case of the death, resignation, 
 incapacity, or removal out of the State of New- 
 Hampshire, of either of the Secretaries, or Treas- 
 urer, or Librarian and Keeper of the museum, 
 take charge of the official books, papers, and effects 
 belonging to the office so vacated, one or more 
 of the committee giving a receipt for the same ; 
 which books and property they may deliver to 
 some member of the Society, whom they may 
 appoint to fill the office until the next meeting of 
 the Society, when there shall be a new choice. 
 
By-Laws of the Historical Society, 1 5 
 
 ARTICLE V. 
 
 Laws^ relating to the Committee of Publications. 
 
 Section 1. When the funds of the Society will 
 defray the expense, and sufficient materials are 
 collected for the purpose, the Committee of Pub- 
 lications are authorized to make such publications, 
 from time to time, as they shall deem expedient. 
 
 2. The contributions for such publications shall 
 be voluntary ; and of those made, such only shall 
 be printed as the committee shall direct. 
 
 ARTICLE VI. 
 
 Laics, relating to the Recording Secretary. 
 
 Section 1. The Recording Secretary shall at- 
 tend all meetings of the Society, record in a book, 
 provided for that purpose, all their proceedings, 
 and keep the records in his custody ; and he shall 
 keep all letters he receives respecting the Society, 
 and the securities given by the Treasurer, and 
 Librarian and Keeper of the museum, and the 
 same preserve on file, under the direction of the 
 Standing Committee. 
 
 2. He shall record the names of all the members 
 of the Society, and the time of their admission ; 
 and transmit to each of them, as soon as may be, 
 a printed copy of the Act of Incorporation, the 
 Constitution and By-Laws of the Society. 
 
 3. He shall notify every officer w^hom the Sot 
 ciety shall hereafter elect, unless such officer w^as 
 present at the time of his election. 
 
16 By-Lcms of the Historical Sonety. 
 
 4. He shall notify all meetings of the Society, 
 annual and special, in one newspaper printed in 
 Concord, and another printed in Portsmouth, fif- 
 teen days previous to the day of meeting ; in 
 which notification, the hour and place of meeting 
 shall be designated ; but any neglect in this par- 
 ticular shall not prevent the annual meeting in 
 June, or annul its proceedings. 
 
 ARTICLE VII. 
 
 Laws^ relating to the Corresponding Secretary. 
 
 Section 1. The Corresponding Secretary shall 
 receive, and, at the next meeting after, read all 
 communications made to the Society ; he shall 
 conduct and manage all the correspondence of 
 the Society. 
 
 2. He shall, in books provided for the purpose, 
 keep copies of all letters written by him for the 
 Society, and deliver over the same, with the letter 
 books, when filled, to the Librarian. 
 
 ARTICLE VIII. 
 
 Laws^ relating to the Treasurer and Committee, 
 to settle with him. 
 
 Section 1. The Treasurer, hereafter to be 
 elected, shall annually give such security to the 
 Society, as the standing committee shall require, 
 for the faithful performance of his trust ; the se- 
 curity to be deposited with the Recording Secre- 
 tary. 
 
 2. He shall give seasonable notice to each mem- 
 ber of the Society of each and every assessment 
 
By-Laws of the Historical Society. 17 
 
 or tax, the time when it was raised, and request 
 them to pay it ; and also give notice to such oth- 
 er persons as may otherwise be indebted to the 
 Society, whenever it may be necessary to collect 
 such debts. 
 
 3. He shall receive all monies and evidence of 
 property belonging to the Society ; pay all orders 
 of the Standing Committee drawn by them on 
 him ; keep a record of his receipts and expendi- 
 tures, and exhibit the same, when requested to, and 
 settle with the committee appointed for that 
 purpose. 
 
 4. He shall, under the direction of the Stand- 
 mg Committee, when the state of the treasury 
 will permit, loan the money, belonging to the 
 Society, on interest ; taking sufficient security for 
 Its re-payment, or vest it in such funds as will be 
 safe and productive. 
 
 5. The committee to settle with the Treasurer 
 shall annually examine his accounts and vouchers, 
 and make a report thereon to the Society every 
 year at their June meeting, exhibiting a full and 
 particular account of the state of the treasury and 
 funds belonging to the Society. 
 
 A true copy of the By-Laws adopted by the New-Hampshire 
 Historical Society, Sept. 17, 1823. 
 
 Attest.... JOHN KELIT, Rec. SecW 
 
tAr tides on which the Society wish for Information. 
 
 Among the subjects to which the members of the New-Hamp- 
 shire Historical Society will direct their attention, and on 
 which they request information, may be enumerated the fol- 
 lowing. 
 
 1 . The circumstances attending the early settlements formed 
 in New-Hampshire ; the history of the settlement of each town ; 
 the number and condition of the first setUers ; the names of the 
 principal persons and their biography ; the contests with the ab- 
 originals, and all the important events which have occurred 
 since the first settlement. 
 
 2. An account of ecclesiastical transactions ; — the time when 
 the churches of different religious denominations were formed ; 
 the names of all the ministers who have had pastoral charges ; 
 the dates of their settlement and removal, whether by death or 
 otherwise ; the name of the college at which they were educa- 
 ted, the year, and their literary publications. 
 
 3. The time when schools and other seminaries of learning 
 were instituted ; their funds and patrons ; — the different literary 
 publications by residents of the several towns ; the time and 
 place when and where printed ; the form and number of pages. 
 Under this article may be comprised all information relating to 
 libraries and the publication of newspapers. 
 
 4. Information concerning the Indian tribes inhabiting differ- 
 ent parts of the state ; their number and condition when fir;* 
 visited by the whites ; their trades, disputes, wars, and treaties, 
 either among themselves, or with the white people ; their char- 
 acter, customs and general history ;— the Indian names of moun- 
 tains, rivers, lakes, and every Indian word which can be recov- 
 ered. 
 
 5. Any remarkable laws, customs, or usages, either local or 
 general at early periods of our colonial establishment ; all an- 
 cient documents and manuscript letters illustrative of the hab- 
 its of the early settlers. 
 
 6. Records of the state of the atmosphere ; the influence of 
 the climate and seasons on the human constitution j observa- 
 tions on diseases ; accurate bills of mortality, shewing the num- 
 ber of deaths each month, the sex, age, disease ;— instances of 
 longevity over 90 years. 
 
 7. Descriptions, drawings, or other communications concern- 
 ing ancient fortifications, caverns, mountains, or any natural cu- 
 riosities, together with minute information concerning the dates 
 of their discovery, or of any remarkable events respecting them^ 
 
20 Books, Sfc. ivanted by the Society, 
 
 and in general, every fact which may throw light on their origin 
 and history. 
 
 0. Topographical descriptions of the several toAvns, including 
 an account of the mountains, rivers, ponds, animals, vegetable 
 productions ; their mineralogy and geological appearances. 
 
 9. Copies of the early records of the four first towns settled 
 in the state, viz., Portsmouth, Dover, Exeter and Hampton, 
 would probably furnish many interesting facts, and would be 
 highly acceptable to the Society. 
 
 Books, PamphMs, <^c., wanted by the Society. 
 
 In order to promote the objects for which the Historical Soci- 
 ety was instituted, the members are anxious to collect the mate- 
 rials for the civil and ecclesiastical history of the country. Among 
 the Books, Sic, which the Society wish to collect and preserv^e, 
 may be mentioned — 
 
 Every publication, of whatever description, issuing from the 
 press in New-Hampshire ; and also in other states. 
 
 ~ Copies of rare books in the Civil, or Ecclesiastical History 
 of this State, or of the United States. 
 
 Books of any kind, printed in this or other counti'ies, which 
 
 may be worthy of preservation. 
 Sermons, On the discovery of America. 
 
 On the completion of one century from the discov- 
 ery or settlement of any state, town, or other 
 place in the United States. 
 Delivered before the General Court. 
 At the anniversary conventions of the clergy, Epis- 
 copal, Presbyterian, Congregational or Baptist. 
 On annual and special Fasts and Thanksgivings. 
 To militia companies or to troops in camp. 
 On victory or defeat in war. 
 On the return of peace. 
 On remarkable events, as fires, earthquakes, epi- 
 
 demick sickness, &c. 
 At town meetings and on other popular occasions. 
 Orations, Sermons, or Poems, On the anniversary of the iirst 
 
 landing of our ancestors at 
 Plymouth. 
 On the anniversary of the 6th 
 
 of March. 
 On the anniversary of the 4th 
 of July. 
 
Books, S^c. wanted by the Society. 21 
 
 Orations, Sermons, or Poems, On the death of eminent char- 
 acters in chui-ch or state. 
 Before any literary society. 
 
 Journals, Laws, Resolves and Protests, Of Congresses. 
 
 Of Assemblies, Con- 
 ventions, and other 
 legislative and de- 
 liberative bodies. 
 
 Conferences and Treaties of public Commissioners, appoint- 
 ed to treat with Indians. 
 
 Tax Acts of an older date than 1775. 
 
 Proclamations by authority, and other single printed sheets. 
 
 Proceedings of Episcopal conventions. Ecclesiastical councils, 
 Presbyteries, Synods, General Assemblies, Baptist associ- 
 ations ; Circular Letters of the societies of Friends ; and 
 of other denominations of christians. 
 
 Indian exploits, speeches, anecdotes, &c. 
 
 Narratives, Of battles with the Indian.s. 
 
 Of captives, their exploits, sufl'erings, escapes, 
 
 &c. 
 Of missionaries and itinerant preachers of all 
 denominations. 
 
 Journals, Of voyagers and travellers, for discovery, curiosi- ' 
 ty, or other causes. 
 
 Minutes, or other doings of political clubs. 
 
 Magazines, museums, newspapers, &c. 
 
ALPHABETICAL LIST 
 
 Of the Resident Members of the New-Hampshire 
 Historical Society, 
 
 [Those followed with || are Members of the American Antiquari^ Society— those 
 with + are Corresponding Members of the Massachusetts Historical Society.] 
 
 Benjamin Abbot, LL D. || of Exeter. 
 
 Ebenezer Adams, Esq. || of Hanover. 
 
 Nathaniel Adams, Esq. || of Portsmouth. 
 
 David Barker, jun. Esq. of Rochester. 
 
 Hon. Ichabod Bartiett, of Portsmouth. 
 
 James Bartiett, Esq. of Dover. 
 
 Richard Bartiett, Esq. of Concord. 
 
 Rev. Charles Burroughs, of Portsmouth. 
 
 Peter Chadwick, Esq. of Exeter. 
 
 Charles W. Cutter, Esq. of Dover. 
 
 John Farmer, Esq. ||t of Concord. 
 
 Asa Freeman, Esq. of Dover. 
 
 Charles B. Hadduek, A. M. of Hanover. 
 
 Nathaniel A. Haren, jun. Esq. t of Portsmouth. 
 
 Hosea Hildreth, A. M. of Exeter. 
 
 John Kelly, Esq. || of Northwood. 
 
 George Kent, Esq. of Concord. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Ladd, of Portsmouth. 
 
 Hon. Jeremiah Mason, LL. D. of Portsmouth. 
 
 Stephen Mitchell, Esq. of Durham. 
 
 Mr. Jacob B. Moore, || of Concord. 
 
 Parker Noyes, Esq. of Salisbury. 
 
 Rev. Nathan Parker, D. D. of Portsmouth. 
 
 Oliver W. B. Peabody, Esq. of Exeter. 
 
 Hon. Andrew Peirce, of Dover. 
 
 Hon. William Plumer, ||t of Epping, 
 
 Hon. William Plumer, jun. of Epping. 
 
 Rev. Israel W. Putnam, of Portsmouth. 
 
 Hon. Jeremiah Smith, LL. D. || of Exeter. 
 
 William Smith, jun. Esq. of Exeter. 
 
 Rev. Rennet Tyler, D. D. of Hanover. 
 
 Gen. Timothy Upham, of Portsmouth. 
 
 His Exc. Levi Woodbury, LL. D. of Portsmouth. 
 

 #m'cerioi of tJie ^orietii. 
 
 — ♦♦>*©6«~- 
 
 PRESIDENT. 
 
 Hon. WILLIAM PLUA^ER, Epping. 
 
 VICE-PRESIDENTS. 
 
 His Exc. LEVI WOODBURY, LL. D. Portsmouth 
 
 Rev. BENNET TYLER, D. D. Preside„rLTrt College. 
 
 RECORDING SECRETARY. 
 
 JOHN KELLY, Esq. Northwood. 
 
 CORRESPONDING SECRETARY. 
 
 NATHANIEL A. HAVEN, jun. Esq. Portsmouth. 
 
 TREASURER. 
 
 GEORGE KENT, Esq. Concord. 
 
 LIBRARIAN. 
 
 Mr. JACOB B. MOORE, Concord. 
 
 STANDING COMMITTEE. 
 
 NATHANIEL ADAMS, Esq. Portsmouth 
 Rev. NATHAN PARKER, D. D. do 
 Prof. HOSEA HILDRETPI, Exeter. 
 
 COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION. 
 
 Hon. WILLIAM PLUMER, jun. Eppino- 
 PARKER NOYES, Esq. Salisbury. ° 
 JOHN FARMER, Esq. Concord. 
 
LIBRARY OF CONGRPc:c 
 
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