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Fire Companies' Opinions on the Newly Established Fire Department
Records of a meeting at which members of Boston fire companies and engines stated their opinions and objections to the Boston Fire Department and its rules and regulations.
Constitution of the Charitable Association of the Boston Fire Department
Constitution of the Charitable Association of the Boston Fire Department with Acts of Incorporation
Letter requesting assistance
Boston, June 14, 1837
Honourable Sirs,
My present circumstances caused by this riot on Sunday last, I am necessitated to take my pen to acquaint you of my present distress. I was walking on forte hill at the time the riot commenced with my…
Anonymous letter of complaint to the Committee on the Fire Department
Sir, is it possible that you as a chief engineer did not know any of the rioters - or did you choose not to tell who they were becas [sic] they were yankies [sic]. o for shame - you are for treating the Irish here worse than the Mexicans do the…
Report on Broad Street Riot
Report on the Broad Street Riots of June 11, prepared by Mayor Samuel A. Eliot and a joint committee.
Request for compensation for damages incurred during riots of June 11
Letter from Michael Desmond requesting compensation from the City of Boston for damages incurred to his store and merchandise during the Broad Street Riots on 11 June 1837.
