Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Rec” in chapter 12 of Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register:

...y they were before prorogued. They are adjourned till Tuesday next, when they are to meet a few miles out of town, the small-pox being now in the heart of that place. (March 5, 1721-2.) The Town Rec ords show that a Committee was appointed, Jan. 29, 1721-2, to provide for the relief of such persons and families as may stand in need thereof, in case the small-pox spread amongst us. Inoculation ...
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Charles Rec 222 192 0 0 0 user votes
Rec 28 0 0 0 0 user votes
Albany Rec 2 0 0 0 0 user votes
Edward Rec 2 0 0 0 0 user votes
Frederick Rec 2 0 0 0 0 user votes
Lexington Rec 2 0 0 0 0 user votes
Medford Rec 2 0 0 0 0 user votes
R. I. Rec 2 0 0 0 0 user votes

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