Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)
Organization
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Indian land deeds
Collection
Identifier: VAULT oversize-Ayer-MS-404
Abstract
Deeds and indentures, 1639-1787, transferring or leasing Indian lands to white inhabitants of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Properties are located in Norwalk, Norwich, Ridgefield, and Wethersfield, Conn.; Boston, Charlestown, Rochester, Satucket, Scituate, and Plymouth Colony, Mass.; and Long Island, and Orange, Ulster and Schenectady counties, N.Y. Two deeds (Dec. 23, 1685 and Mar. 5, 1787) are on vellum. There are seals on eleven deeds: New York - Dec. 23, 1685, Mar. 5, 1787;...
Dates:
1639-1787
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- Subject: Indian land transfers -- Connecticut -- History -- 17th century -- Sources X