Massachusetts: Cession of western Land Claims.

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

General Court of Massachusetts passed Act relinquishing certain lands the property of the Commonwealth, for the common benefit of the United States. Such tract lies between Rivers Hudson and Mississippi.

Date

04/19/1785

Document number

1785041993600

Notable persons

Rufus King
Samuel Holten
Benjamin Bankson Junior
John Fisher
Robert Patton
General Court of Massachusetts

Notable locations

Hudson River
Mississippi River
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Notable items

land
act
property