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Tracy, Daniel, fl. 1748-1768 Deposition of Daniel Tracy regarding the lease of a farm from Benajah Douglas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04771 Author/Creator: Tracy, Daniel, fl. 1748-1768 Place Written: Norwich, [Conn.] Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1768/02/24 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 11.4 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

Daniel Tracy stated in his deposition that he leased a farm from Benajah Douglas, and before the lease expired, Asa Douglas made an agreement with Benajah to improve the said farm.

Tracy, Daniel, fl. 1748-1768
Douglass, Asa, 1715-1792

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