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Map This is a draft of a parcell [i.e. parcel] of salt meadow together with severall [i.e. several] hummuks [i.e. hummocks] of upland therein contained lying in the township of Westerly belonging to Mr. William Champlin : measured and drafted this 17th day of September 1717 for M[r.] Daniell [i.e. Daniel] Brown.

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Title

  • This is a draft of a parcell [i.e. parcel] of salt meadow together with severall [i.e. several] hummuks [i.e. hummocks] of upland therein contained lying in the township of Westerly belonging to Mr. William Champlin : measured and drafted this 17th day of September 1717 for M[r.] Daniell [i.e. Daniel] Brown.

Created / Published

  • 1717.

Headings

  • -  Real property--Rhode Island--Westerly (Town)--Maps
  • -  United States--Rhode Island--Westerly (Town)

Notes

  • -  Cadastral map showing Champlin's property extending from "the sea shore" to "the salt pond" and including island in salt pond. Also indicates that property north of that of Champlin is "Noyces land."
  • -  Oriented with north to the left, if map positioned so that title in margin is at bottom.
  • -  Pen-and-ink.
  • -  Watermark consists in part of fleur-de-lis.
  • -  Signed on verso: William Champlin this draft.
  • -  Imperfect: Scuff marks, tears, creases, stains, small missing pieces.
  • -  Annotated in pencil on both sides: 37575 [Rhode Island].
  • -  Acquisitions control no.: 2008-161

Medium

  • 1 ms. map : col. ; 10 x 18 cm., on sheet 18 x 30 cm.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • G3774.W82G46 1717 .T5

Repository

  • Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 2008624258

Online Format

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Chicago citation style:

This is a draft of a parcell i.e. parcel of salt meadow together with severall i.e. several hummuks i.e. hummocks of upland therein contained lying in the township of Westerly belonging to Mr. William Champlin: measured and drafted this 17th day of Septemberfor Mr. Daniell i.e. Daniel Brown. 1717. Map. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/2008624258/.

APA citation style:

(1717) This is a draft of a parcell i.e. parcel of salt meadow together with severall i.e. several hummuks i.e. hummocks of upland therein contained lying in the township of Westerly belonging to Mr. William Champlin: measured and drafted this 17th day of Septemberfor Mr. Daniell i.e. Daniel Brown. [Map] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/2008624258/.

MLA citation style:

This is a draft of a parcell i.e. parcel of salt meadow together with severall i.e. several hummuks i.e. hummocks of upland therein contained lying in the township of Westerly belonging to Mr. William Champlin: measured and drafted this 17th day of Septemberfor Mr. Daniell i.e. Daniel Brown. 1717. Map. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/2008624258/>.