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In the days before typewriters, agreements like this land purchase were written by hand by clerks and signed by the principals in the presence of witnesses. On January 12, 1838 Seth Sheldon (1787-1860) of Deerfield, Massachusetts, promised to pay one thousand dollars for certain lands and buildings owned by his neighbors, father and son Zur (1760-1844) and Alvah (1801-1843) Hawks.

 

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Land sale between Seth Sheldon & Alvah and Zur Hawks

creator   Zur Hawks (1760-1844)
creator   Seth Sheldon (1787-1860)
creator   Alvah Hawks (1801-1843)
date   Jan 12, 1838
location   Deerfield, Massachusetts
height   5.5"
width   7.75"
process/materials   manuscript, paper, ink
item type   Legal Documents/Bond
accession #   #L99.150


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Fence Agreement between Seth Sheldon & John Williams

Man's vest

Deed to Zur Hawks


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