Charter and By-Laws of the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ... With a Selected List of Premiums Awarded From June 1876 to June 1880 and a List of the Officers and Trustees

<p>This volume contains the Charter and By-Laws of the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts offering a detailed look into the foundational rules and regulations governing this important organization. Included is a selected list of premiums awarded from June 1876 to June 1880 showcasing the Society's recognition of acts of bravery and humanitarian service. The book also provides a list of the officers and trustees who managed the Society during this period. <br/><br/> Of particular historical interest is the inclusion of a list of lifeboats and mortar stations reflecting the Society's commitment to maritime safety and rescue operations. This document offers valuable insights into the philanthropic endeavors and organizational structure of a significant 19th-century American humane society.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>