Two-page holograph petition to the town of Tiverton concerning a deed

by Benjamin Sheldon

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Tiverton: March 25, 1772. Approx. 7½ x 8 , previous folds, some browning; all else very good and legible. Benjamin Sheldon of Tiverton sent this petition to the town meeting asking that his land rights be extended. Whereas yor petit. having, together with his son, purchased a Dwelling house standing on the Bank of Commonage, next the North End of Nanquaket pond as also One Right & Three Quarters of a Right in the Commons & beeches lying along

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