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Landaff, N.H. Charter. Grant of land to Dartmouth College—25,247 acres, with the following condi..., 1770-01-19

 Box: 770119
Identifier: 1
Part of MS-1310: Eleazar Wheelock collection

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Description

Landaff, N.H. Charter. Grant of land to Dartmouth College—25,247 acres, with the following conditions and reservations: 1. 60 families shall have settled within 4 yrs. or land will be forfeited. 2. All pine trees fit for masting the Royal Navy be preserved. 3. A town plot be planned. 4. A road be made. 5. 10 acres of hemp or flax be raised in every 1000 acres of land. 1770 Jan 19. Portsmouth, a.d.s.

Dates

  • 1770-01-19

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Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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