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Hi John,

No, I have not heard of this "compact", but am inbterested because
perhaps my rxg grandfather was involved.  He was from Dtuchess county,
signed the "association" and served in the RW.  I hope replies will be
posted to the list.

Bunny and Bruce Lloyd, Dryden, NY and Fort Pierce, FL

On Tue, 28 Mar 2000 15:37:57 -0500 John Rathbone
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> From John Rathbone at [log in to unmask]
>
> Good Day!
>
> There is something which may be very similar to the "Association."
>
> A friend has heard a reference to "the Medea (or "Media") compact"
> which was
> a similar boycott of Great Britain during the same period or
> earlier.  I
> believe that it also was in or near Dutchess County, NY.  The
> "Medea" (or
> "Media") referred to a community which has since disappeared, I have
> heard.
>
> Does anyone have any knowledge of such a compact (used in the manner
> of
> "Mayflower Compact")?
>
> Thank you in advance for any light which you may be able to shed!

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