The late Elihu Burritt left about SOOOdoIs. worth of property to be divided among relatives, the American Peace Society of Boston, the New Britain Agricultural Society, and Burritt Chapel. The last section of his. will is as follows:—“Having thus disposed of the property which a kind Providence ■ has put in my possession in a way which I hope may testify my gratitude for such a gift, 1 bequeath to this, my native town (Now Britain) the undying affection of a son who .held its esteem and special token of consideration above all the honor which he received elsewhere.” -
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5679, 12 June 1879, Page 3
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98Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5679, 12 June 1879, Page 3
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