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30 March 1731
West, Stephen, 1736-1819
[Report of a meeting held at the town house].
The subject of the meeting is a meadow by Cedar Swamp. Attested as a true copy and signed as Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth.
GLC02924.038
10 September 1737
Howard, Edward, fl. 1731
[Power of attorney to Enos Gifford].
Also signed by Timothy Gifford (his mark), Jeremiah Gifford, and William Hicks, all residents of Dartmouth, who also give power of atttorney to Enos Gifford. Witnessed by Samuel Pack and Cornelius Bennet. Certified by Justice of the Peace [illegible]...
GLC02924.039
01 April 1737
Tripp, John, fl. 1737
[Description of a piece of property belonging to John Briggs of Dartmouth Township].
Tripp adds the names of the members of the committee: himself, Nathaniel Soule, and [illegible] Sanford. Attested as a true copy and signed as Proprietor's Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth.
GLC02924.040
8 September 1735
The subject of the meeting is a request to fill in Cedar Swamp. The meeting was adjourned without the matter being put to a vote. Attested as a true copy signed as Proprietor's Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth.
GLC02924.041
17 April 1748
Gifford, Cainan, fl. 1748
A receit to dress white leather.
A recipe for tanning white leather. Verso reads: "To Little Compton April 17th Day 1748."
GLC02924.042
3 June 1751
Gifford, Elijah, fl. 1751
Witnessed by Samuel Willbor and Martha Willbor (her mark). Attested by Justice of the Peace Samuel Willbor. Enos Gifford is the father of Elijah Gifford.
GLC02924.043
18 April 1758
Moore, Joshua, fl. 1758
[Report on the fitness for military service in the French and Indian War of Elijah Gifford].
"I have considered the case of Elijah Gifford and finding him deaf of one of his ears (as he saith) which (in my opinion) may render him an unfit person to serve his King or Country in this present expedition; becaus his hearing being depraved."
GLC02924.044
November 1726
Hathaway, Thomas, fl. 1717-1726
George Badcock and Henry Tucker have asked the township's permission to build a grist mill. After examining the records of the township and on consultation with Benjamin Hammond's survey, it is determined that title to the land is clear. Attested as...
GLC02924.045
26 March 1777
Davis, Stephen, fl. 1777
[Land Deed]
GLC02924.048
11 July 1710
Cary, John, fl. 1710
[Report of a meeting and transcription of a property description].
The meeting was held in answer to a petition of Nathan Howland. The names of those in attendance at the meeting are listed. Attested as Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth as a true copy.
GLC02924.052
17 July 1689
Fish, John, fl. 1689
[Bill of sale].
Witnessed by Seth Pope and Ezra Parr. Sale of land in Scoaton Neck in Sandwich to Christopher Gifford, a resident of Sandwich. Fish purchased the land from Samuel Wing.
GLC02924.074
08 February 1758 - 01 November 1758
Pennsylvania Hospital
Cornelius Bradford, Pewterer & Thomas Janviner, Cutler, separately agreed to pay ten pounds each to the Pennsylvania Hospital.
GLC08286
30 September 1865
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
"I have concluded to issue a pardon in the case of Percy Walker" (Former U.S. Congressman from Alabama, and brother of Confederate Secretary of War.)
GLC08287
April 5, 1823
Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891
to Vincent Gray
"As fast as my vessels arrive, I shall send them off the coast of Cuba again....the pirates shall have but little peace..." building a town in Florida,etc.
GLC08288
June 6, 1758 - October 8, 1759
Jeffray, William, fl. 1758-1759
to "Officers of his Majesty's Ordnance."
From Halifax, two letters pertaining to the Battle of Lewisburg; seeking reimbusement for 1554 pounds spent on materials for the expedition.
GLC08292
May 1755 - March 1757
French and Indian War expenditures, detailing over 63,000 pounds from 1755-1757 to military men, arms purchases and other services.
GLC08319
1585-1763
Bradstreet, Simon, ?-1697
[Indenture of Adam Martin].
Indenture placing Adam Martin as an appertance to James Wood for 19 years. Countersigned by Samuel Sewall.
GLC08281
1739-1740
Account of passengers and disposal of the servants time of service who were brought hither from Cork in Ireland on the ship John & Mary...
Title continues "James Underdowne Master on account & Visque of Capt. John Eloss Owner of said ship." Ledger page accounting for passengers and their servants on board, including pricing.
GLC08366
27 March 1718
Cuyler, Johannes, fl. 1697
Commissioners of Indian Affairs:
With Robert Livingston and Killaen Van Rensselaer. The Commissioners of Indian Affairs address the issues of the Five Nations.
GLC08353
1700/03/25
Account document [in Dutch]
GLC03107.05165
[1700/03/26]
GLC03107.05166
1700-1704
Schuyler, Myndert, 1672-1755
Account of Robert Livingston
GLC03107.05167
1700/05
Receipt [in Dutch]
GLC03107.05168
1700/06/16
Manuscript [in Dutch]
GLC03107.05169
1700/12/10
GLC03107.05170
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