Caveat papers, miscellaneous, 1720-1880.

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Caveat papers, miscellaneous, 1720-1880.

Documents related to caveats, formal protests against the issuance of a patent. Includes wills and depositions. See also the Caveat Docket series [MSA S0003], the Caveat Papers series [MSA S0005], and the Caveat Opinions series [MSA S0024].

2 cubic ft.

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