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When Paul Revere was 15 years old, he joined with some of his peers to assume responsibility for the bells at Old North Church (then called Christ Church). This document from 1750 outlines the rules and expectations of the group. You can see Paul’s signature at the bottom of the page.

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Glossary Terms:

• Viz—below, as follows
• Wardens—the people responsible for the upkeep of the church
• Unanimous—every person agrees
• Shillings—a type of British currency

Image courtesy of Old North Church