New York (Colony)

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Active 0017

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The "Oblong tract", also known as the "Equivalent lands," is a tract of land located in present day Dutchess County, New York. The tract was officially ceded to New York by Connecticut in 1731 in exchange for a comparable tract of New York property located along the Long Island Sound.

From the description of [Oblong or Equivalent Land papers], [17--]. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58771710

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  • Oblong Tract (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • Connecticut (as recorded)
  • Dutchess County (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)