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Gifford, Robert (fl. 1718) [Indenture to purchase land in Dartmouth Township, Massachusetts Bay Colony, from his brother, Christopher Gifford].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02924.028 Author/Creator: Gifford, Robert (fl. 1718) Place Written: Dartmouth Township, Massachusetts Bay Colony Type: Document signed Date: 15 November 1718 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Also signed by Thomas Tabor, Junior, and George L. Lawton (his mark). Gifford agrees to pay 500 pounds to his brother for the land. Signature reads: "Robart Gifford."

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