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Gleason, John (fl. 1796-1811) [Map of land]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10598 Author/Creator: Gleason, John (fl. 1796-1811) Place Written: s.l. Type: Map Date: 1795 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 38.4 x 4.6 cm. Order a Copy

Map of surveyed land possibly located in Maine. Titled, "THE SOUTH LINE OF the 50000 Acres Run By John Gleason Junr 1795 No 1." Covers three miles and a half of land and includes notes on the quality of land. Document is partially printed with information written in hand. Also has a partially colored border.

Gleason, John, Jr., 1758-1822

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