Thomas Danforth notebook, 1662-1666.

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Thomas Danforth notebook, 1662-1666.

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Notebook kept by Thomas Danforth, deputy-governor of Massachusetts containing contemporary manuscript copies of letters and court documents, 1662-66. Includes copies of letters to King Charles II, poetry, and notes kept in cipher.

1 v. in a case.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685

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The New River is in fact a canal which has brought water to London from outlying areas since the early 17th century. From the description of Letter to the Governor of the New River Company, 1667 Sept. 19. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 70187741 Bount is remembered in particular for his travels in Turkey, published as A VOYAGE INTO THE LEVANT (London, 1636). He was recognised by Charles I, being made a gentleman pensioner to the king and knighted 21 March 1...

Danforth, Thomas, 1622-1699

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Danforth is best known as one of the judges in the Salem, Mass. witch trials. He was a deputy governor of Massachusetts. From the description of [Document] 1660 Aug. 3 / Th. Danforth. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 213329967 Thomas Danforth was an early resident of New England, a wealthy farmer who held several offices in colonial government and at Harvard College. Born in Suffolk County, England, he emigrated to America with his family in about 1635, where he was rais...