Lot 148
"Deeds & Instruments Belonging to Rochester Propriety". Eight documents dated 1667-1714, regarding Plymouth, Rochester, and Middlebury. They include a 1668 recorded copy of a deed between the Indians Papamo and Monchacomon on the one hand and Constant Southworth, Josias Winslow, Hugh Cole, John Cook, and Capt. James Ludworth on the other, for land in "New Plimouth"; a 1695 document signed by the agents of Plymouth, Middlebury, and Rochester; a 1700 document regarding William Clark's share of Rochester--the town was bought by Clark and others in 1697 from Massachusetts governor Josias Winslow and William Bradford; and two documents, dated 1683 and 1705, re establishing boundaries of Middlebury. A 1714 petition of the agents of the proprietors of Middlebury to the governor mentions lands that were confiscated from the Indians who fought in Philip's War. A couple of the documents are noted, "Indian purchase deeds" on verso. Also included is an old handdrawn map of the several towns. All held in an old paper holder that originally held 15 documents. Condition ranges from poor to very good. Early history, worth researching. (7 items).
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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