16 August 1755

Phips, Spencer, 1685-1757

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Appointment of John Fry as Muster Master for three companies during the French and Indian War]

The three companies were led by Fry, John Hazzelton, and Josiah Cowers, all in the regiment of foot under Colonel Samuel Willard, and "part of the Forces now raising for reinforcing the Expedition against Crown Point." These forces joined Major General William Johnson's 1755 unsuccessful attempt to take Crown Point.

GLC01450.270

February 15, 1739

Phips, Spencer, 1685-1757

Manuscript document

Title: [Certificate]

Certifies various people for the position of Justice of the Peace. Includes an attached seal. Co-signed Jacob Willard, Secry. Text loss at bottom.

GLC02437.08895

12 Decemer 1737

Phips, Spencer, 1685-1757

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Contract]

Signed by various parties on the last two pages. A long detailed indenture contract between Spencer Phipps, Elisha Cook, John and Sarah Phips, Dame Jane Cook (guardian of Mary Cook), Nathaniel Hubbard, Frances Brinley, Samuel Waldo, and various others. Appears to involve the Muscongus Patent (located in present-day Maine). Terms and conditions of the contract are included. Fragile. A portion of the document is missing causing text loss.

GLC02437.10633