1678 Roxbury Land Indenture Signed by Veteran of King Philip's War

A land indenture for acreage in Roxbury, Massachusetts. 1p of a bifolium, measuring 9.25" x 13.75", Roxbury, Massachusetts, dated October 7, 1678. An indenture between Joshua Lamb and John Davis of Roxbury, conveying 9 acres of land in Roxbury for the sum of 22 pounds of goods and lawful money. For Widow of Joshua Lamb, signed and sealed by Lamb at the conclusion. Also signed by Thomas Swan, Samuel Dunkin and Phillip Gearty. The document has flattened folds, creasing, small tears, and minor loss. Toning, soiling, and foxing throughout. Please refer to the photograph for further condition information.

Joshua Lamb of Roxbury (1642-1690) served in King Philip's War and later purchased land from the Native Americans which became the towns of Leicester and Spencer. The Nipmuck Indians returned to Massachusetts after the war and asserted their hereditary rights to the land, which the English crown recognized as a valid claim. While some inhabitants tried to obtain titles from the Native owners, others purchased tracts of unoccupied territory, intending to organize new townships where they could move to if forced from their present towns. Lamb would go on to serve as justice of the peace and magistrate of Roxbury.

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