Francis B. Winthrop Collection of New York City and Cheesecock Patent land papers, 1693-1812

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Creator

Winthrop, Francis B.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .63 linear foot (2 boxes)

Access Restrictions

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Scope/Contents Note

Deeds, leases, conveyances, etc. for property in New York City and the Cheesecock Patent, Orange County, New York. Most documents refer to lands acquired by Nathaniel and Thomas Marston. Includes a lot map by Charles Clinton, Jr.showing the subdivision of land in the Cheesecock Patent belonging to John Chambers, prepared at the request of John Jay, Thomas Marston, Augustus Van Cortlandt and John William Livingston.

Controlled Access Terms

• Real property -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Real property -- New York (State) -- Orange County.
• New York (N.Y.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
• Deeds.
• Land grants.
• Leases.