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J. Hunt (Philadelphia) to Richd. How II About result of a legal case similar to Thos....

Catalogue reference: HW/90/19

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This record is a file about the J. Hunt (Philadelphia) to Richd. How II About result of a legal case similar to Thos.... dating from 16 Jan 1775.

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HW/90/19

Date

16 Jan 1775

Description

J. Hunt (Philadelphia) to Richd. How II About result of a legal case similar to Thos. Farmboroughts; the jury upheld the plaintiff's rights but the defendant, the Proprietor of the Province, that is Thos. Penn, has pleaded the Statute of Limitations & a further hearing at law is ordered - Suggests interviewing T. Penn himself in London, Or his wife - Other similar claims, e,g. Dr. Dinsdale of Hertford has a right to 5000 acres - Possible reasons why the deeds were lost.

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Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service
Language

English

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/037aa4c2-8ef1-49a9-9ee5-6f94e3a4e23c/

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HW/90

Letters about land in Pennsylvania claimed by descendants of Thomas Farmborough.

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Letters about land in Pennsylvania claimed by descendants of Thomas Farmborough.

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J. Hunt (Philadelphia) to Richd. How II About result of a legal case similar to Thos....