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Fish, John (fl. 1689) [Bill of sale].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02924.074 Author/Creator: Fish, John (fl. 1689) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 17 July 1689 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.2 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Witnessed by Seth Pope and Ezra Parr. Sale of land in Scoaton Neck in Sandwich to Christopher Gifford, a resident of Sandwich. Fish purchased the land from Samuel Wing.

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