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Answer to a bill in equity to William G. Bates, endorsed by Abraham Lincoln on August 24, 1859.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives Pre-emption of Native American land in New York and Massachusetts, March 11, 1791.

Copy of act to establish an academy in Westfield on June 17,1793, endorsed by John Hancock.

Hand-drawn map of early land sales/ allotments

Appointment Certificate to William Shepard on March 31, 1759 appointing him Second Lieutenant under General John Bancroft.

Military correspondence between General William Shepard and Colonel James Taylor dated June 19, 1788 notifying of election of ensign within regiment.

Correspondence from Justin Ely to General William Shepard concerning matters in Westfield, Massachusetts and throughout Pioneer Valley, dated January 6, 1802.

Correspondence from Justin Ely to General William Shepard concerning matters in Westfield, Massachusetts, throughout Pioneer Valley, and the death of George Washington, dated December 30, 1799.

Correspondence from Mayor Seth Catlin to General William Shepard concerning his to regimental companies throughout Western Massachusetts. Correspondence dates June 24, 1788.

Correspondence from Joshua Danforth to General William Shepard concerning military matters including the formation of regiments and brigades throughout Massachusetts. Correspondence dated June 16, 1788.