1925 reprint of the rare book originally published in 1874. Original dark blue cloth boards with gilt titled spine. xi, 182 pages. Gift note on flyleaf, small marginal note on two pages otherwise bright and fine. "More than a book of records, William S. Pelletreau's first volume of "ancient documents" contains the transcriptions of Indian deeds, patents, and other legal documents that defined the boundaries and internal governance of the original settlement. Beginning with The Disposall of the Vessell dating from 1639, the book progresses through the election of town officers, land exchanges and disputes, Indian affairs and many other legal and social matters. It concludes with land transactions of the 1660s.".

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Title: THE FIRST BOOK OF RECORDS OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON LONG ISLAND, N. Y. WITH OTHER ANCIENT DOCUMENTS OF HISTORIC VALUE.
Publisher: John H. Hunt / Hampton Press
Publication Date: 1925
Binding: Hard Cover
Condition: Fine

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