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  Built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company

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  Weccacoe Fire Compy. Instituted 1800, Incorporated 1833

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  This is to certify that ... has pursuant to law ... a member of the fire department

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  Exempt certificate. This is to certify that George H. Waite has served seven full years as an active member of Rescue Hook & Ladder Co. Watkins, NY Fire Department

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