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copy of Yale painting of Gen. Shepard

Correspondence from Gen. George Washington to Col. William Shepard concerning William Shepard receiving commission.

Historical Map of Westfield from Westfield's Quarter Millennial Anniversary Official Souvenir 1919. The map contains early historical landmarks and residences.

Land deeds related to Westfield that were negotiated with the local Native Americans.

Land deeds related to Westfield that were negotiated with the local Native Americans.

Map of Native American lands and landmarks within Westfield, Massachusetts.

Early accounts indicate that Indians were familiar with places often hundreds of miles distant and that they traveled over the same route in coming and going. Indians habitually marched in single file so trails rarely exceed 18 inched in width and…

Daybook of Jared Noble concerning the construction of fanning mill in Westfield between 1797 - 1809.