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Tag: animals

1639: “The Pigs have Liberty”

March 20, 2021March 15, 2024 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment

"Such small piggs as are pigged after the first of February shall have liberty to be about the towne, not being liable to pay any damage in house lotts or gardens, until the 16th of August next."

Posted in History, StoriesTagged 1639, animals
Ipswich MA historic photos by William Varrel

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