Ledger of the Schoodic Lakes Land Company, 1844-1854.

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Ledger of the Schoodic Lakes Land Company, 1844-1854.

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Contains a handwritten transcription of the deed by which the company acquired the land followed by debits and credits for bills payable and receivable. Most of the entries relate to the lumber removed from their lands.

1 v. (143 p.) : map ; 35 cm.

New England Historic Genealogical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7604582

New England Historic Genealogical Society

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