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legal instruments

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Cary, James: Records of the estate

 Collection — Manuscripts (not separately boxed) - 2
Identifier: MS 0023
Abstract

Cary, James, 1750-1826; farmer; veteran. The records contain documents with detailed descriptions relating to the executor's and lawyers' role in the settlement; extensive inventories of Cary's real and personal property and their worth; and debts owed to and by the estate. His will is not included; the names of the heirs are learned from "Distribution of the estate" dated 30 April 1827.

Dates: 1826-1827

Catholic Church, Diocese of Lima, Peru: Petition requesting information on the theft of a mule

 Collection — Manuscripts (not separately boxed) - 2
Identifier: MS 0028
Abstract

Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Lima. Proclamation (part printed, part hand-written) in Spanish requesting information on the theft of a mule belonging to Don Miguel de la Ruis del Vega. Proclamation signed by Pedro de Villagomez, Archbishop of Lima, Peru.

Dates: March 14, 1657

"Constitution of the Mount Holyoke College Flying Club"

 Digital Record
Identifier: rg25-s03-flyingclub-i002

"Constitution of the Mount Holyoke Flying Club," two early versions

 Digital Record
Identifier: rg25-s03-flyingclub-i004
Dates: 1945-04-26 - 1945-09-25

Fuqua, John H: Receipt for purchase of a Negro slave, Lynchburg, Virginia

 Item — Manuscripts (not separately boxed) - 1
Identifier: MS 0040
Abstract

Neptune, slave. Receipt for his purchase in Lynchburg, Virginia in March 1863 by Nathan C. Taliaferro from John H. Fuqua.

Dates: March 7, 1863

Indenture: between Samuel Sheafe, Joseph Caryll and Stephen Foster (1st part), Alexander Merreall (2nd part) and John Applebee (3rd part)

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: Applebee contract]
Identifier: MS 0034
Abstract

A 1715 release from Samuel Sheafe to John Applebee of 13 messuages in Southwark, England (now part of London). The contract was executed to settle debts owed following the bankruptcy of Alexander Merreall of London. Also named in the contract are the member of the King's Majesty's Commission who oversaw the bankrupcy and the tenants of the messuages.

Dates: Dec. 31, 1715

Pesquet family papers

 Collection — Box 1-2
Identifier: MS 0012
Abstract

Pesquet family papers, 1623-1828. Papers consists of legal documents relating to the family of Jean Baptiste Pesquet (sieur Deschamps) of Normandy, France; includes confirmation of magistrial office, wills, inventories, writ of emancipation, marriage contracts, etc.

Dates: 1623-1828

Warbeke papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0731
Abstract

Warbeke, John Martyn, 1879-1950; philosopher and college teacher. Mount Holyoke College faculty member, 1912-1944. Papers consist of published and unpublished writings, lecture and speech notes, research notes, notes on other speakers, course records, correspondence, original music scores, materials from The Holyoke (Massachusetts) League of Arts and Crafts, memorabilia, biographical information, and photographs; primarily pertaining to his work as a scholar and teacher.

Dates: 1898-1965