A Volume of Records Relating to the Early History of Boston: Containing Minutes of the Selectmen's Meetings, 1811 to 1817, and Part of 1818 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Boston Registry Department

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332964264 ISBN 13: 9780332964263

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Explore Boston's early city government through the Selectmen's Minutes, 1811–1817.

This historical volume collects the town’s official decisions, votes, and daily governance as recorded by the Selectmen in the early 1800s, offering a window into how the city managed roads, public works, and public order.

The book frames a period of growth and change in Boston, showing how officers were appointed, funds allocated, and rules shaped urban life. It highlights practical governance—how streets were repaired, how sewers and drains were assessed, and how public safety and infrastructure were organized.

• Concrete examples of early municipal decision-making, including financial and logistical choices.
• Accounts of street improvements, public works, and boundary regulations.
• Procedures for appointing officials, managing auctions, and maintaining order.
• Insights into community concerns, such as patrolling, licensing, and burying grounds.

Ideal for readers interested in Boston history, local governance, and the lived experience of early 19th‑century urban administration.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332964264
• ISBN 13: 9780332964263
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 388