Colonial New England personal legal papers. 1724-1797.

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Colonial New England personal legal papers. 1724-1797.

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The Colonial New England personal legal papers contain legal documents dating from 1724 to 1797. These documents contain the legal troubles and opportunities of the early settlers of the New England area, particularly that of Boston and Charlestown, Massachusetts. Such prominent people as James Bowdion, Dr. Zabdiel Boylston, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Hutchinson are mentioned in these manuscripts. These documents contain security bonds, promissory notes, bills of sale and debt, land surveys, lawsuits, subpoenas, summons, petitions for liquor license, and other such legal activity.

.5 linear feet.

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6953049

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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