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Indian Deeds p. 1-10
Land deeds related to Westfield that were negotiated with the local Native Americans.
Indian Deeds p. 11-20
Land deeds related to Westfield that were negotiated with the local Native Americans.
William Shepard's appointment to Colonel
Appointment certificate promoting William Shepard to Colonel in 1779.
Westfield Southwick Boundary
Transcribed:
That part of the town of Westfield that is contained within the following lines and limits, that is to say, that part which is bounded Easterly & partly on Springfield & partly on Suffield Southerly on the South line of Westfield,…
That part of the town of Westfield that is contained within the following lines and limits, that is to say, that part which is bounded Easterly & partly on Springfield & partly on Suffield Southerly on the South line of Westfield,…
William Shepard-Appointment Paper to Second Lieutenant
Appointment Certificate to William Shepard on March 31, 1759 appointing him Second Lieutenant under General John Bancroft.
Act Establishing Academy
Copy of act to establish an academy in Westfield on June 17,1793, endorsed by John Hancock.
Pre-emption
Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives Pre-emption of Native American land in New York and Massachusetts, March 11, 1791.