A copy of a certificate issued to members of this society.

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From left: Mel Simmons, Ron "The Fabulous One" Ryder of Stoughton, and others attended the annual gathering of the Society in Dedham for Apprehending Horse Thieves.

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The annual gathering of the Society in Dedham for Apprehending Horse Thieves at Moseley's on The Charles.

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From left, Paul Milner of Sharon, and Mel Simmons of West Roxbury, both fairly new members, attended the gathering.

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Robert Hanson is the clerk for the Society in Dedham for Apprehending Horse Thieves.

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Badges for the Society in Dedham for Apprehending Horse Thieves.