27 July 1791
Bruce, Phineas (1762-1809)
Manuscript document signed
Title: A short description of the lands between the rivers Penobscott and Schoodie in the District of Maine
Appears to be a copy of the description of lands in Maine sent to Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. There is also a secretarial signature of Bruce on page four. Claims it is less mountainous than most of Massachusetts. Describes fine fresh meadows and a number of small lakes, rivers, ponds, and swamps. As you get further from coast the rivers and swamps get larger in number and size. This disqualifies the land for settlement, especially since the land is barren and only producing pitch pine hemlock and shrubs. Reports that a one million acre purchase will encompass all that is valuable.…
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