William Burnet papers, 1720-1742 (bulk 1720-1729).

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William Burnet papers, 1720-1742 (bulk 1720-1729).

Three folders (62 items) of mostly official signed documents from Burnet's tenure as governor of New York and New Jersey, including land grants, warrants for letters patent, memorials, leases, receipts, bills, and lists of accounts. James Alexander is a frequent co-signer and correspondent, and the collection also includes several bonds from Alexander to Burnet for fairly large sums of money. A few later documents discuss the distribution of Barnet's estate.

3 folders (62 items)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8034227

New-York Historical Society Library

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