Remonstrance against changing the name of Watertown to "Rushaloo"

Remonstrance James L. Fisk, and 31 others, against changing the name of the Town of Watertown.

Laid on the table Jany 14th, 1842

Bill No 14 reported. Referred to [Illegible] Sery Barteer Dewey & Ogden Jany 24.

To the Honorable the Legislative Assembly of Wisconsin Territory

The undersigned inhabitants of the Townships of Watertown County of Jefferson have learned with regret that a Petition has been presented to your Honorable Body praying for a change of the name of said Town.

The undersigned are decidedly of the opinion that no benefit will arise from a change in the name as the present name is now well established and known, abroad and by a change of the name much irregularity will take place in letters & papers coming to the place.

If your Honorable body should think proper to change the name of said Town, the name proposed is not a suitable name and will give general dissatisfaction and the undersigned would like to be further heard before the subject is finally erected upon.

Dated Watertown January 6th 1842.

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