[Oblong or Equivalent Land papers], [17--].

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[Oblong or Equivalent Land papers], [17--].

Eighteenth century copies and a few original documents relating to the disputed "Oblong tract" or "Equivalent lands" located along the New York-Connecticut border in Dutchess County, New York and formerly located in Connecticut.

2 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7770288

Churchill County Museum

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Kempe, John Tabor.

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New York (Colony)

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The "Oblong tract", also known as the "Equivalent lands," is a tract of land located in present day Dutchess County, New York. The tract was officially ceded to New York by Connecticut in 1731 in exchange for a comparable tract of New York property located along the Long Island Sound. From the description of [Oblong or Equivalent Land papers], [17--]. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58771710 ...