Papers, 1725-1864.

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Papers, 1725-1864.

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Papers of General Heath, and of Joseph Curtis, a Roxbury landowner, who were related by marriage. Heath's papers include a record of water rights obtained by his father or grandfather, a copy of a letter to him by George Washington discussing U.S. relations with France, a copy of his will, and items relating to property owned by his daughter, Sarah Heath Gardner. Curtis' papers are concerned mainly with the disposition of his estate, including two land indentures and his will.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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United States. Continental Army

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