Letters patent issued to William Basset

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Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of letters patent to William Basset for lot 95 in the Township of Homer, Montgomery County. One hundred acres in the southeast corner is reserved to the state, and five of every one hundred acres is to be reserved for highways. The patent was issued with the condition that the settlement is made on the tract within seven years.
Title
Letters patent issued to William Basset
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet; 1 item
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1507
Creator
Scope and Content Note

This letters patent, issued in 1791, grants to William Basset lot 95 containing 600 acres of land situated in the Township of Homer, Montgomery County. One hundred acres located in the south east corner of the grant is to be reserved to the state, as well as five acres of every one hundred acres for highways. Gold and silver mines are also reserved to the state. The patent was issued with the condition that the settlement be made on the tract within seven years. The patent is approved by the Commissioner of the Land Office and witnessed by Governor George Clinton.

The patent is a single printed sheet with information and signatures filled in. A large wax and paper seal is attached.

Custodial History

This document was donated to the State Archives by Randolph J. Cary, Lt. Col. U.S. Army, Retired.

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