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Douglas, James, fl. 1768 Deposition regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04769 Author/Creator: Douglas, James, fl. 1768 Place Written: Canaan, Connecticut Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1768/04/02 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 30.6 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

James Douglas testified about Asa Douglas's right to a farm, as there is a dispute in the family on this matter.

Douglas, James, fl. 1768
Douglas, Benajah, fl. 1768
Douglass, Asa, 1715-1792

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