1753 Survey Book incl John Harris Turkey Island
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DESCRIPTION: The surveyor's notebook of T. Carnachan with entries dated 1753. Vellum cover marked to back "East Side Susquehannah T. Carnachan". Other text to front and back illegible. Interior laid pages with alphabetical index of names of clients followed by entries for each client with surveying notes covering such areas as Rapho, Paxtang, Derry, Warwick Township, Leacock Township and Donegal Township. Of particular note is the second to last entry containing notes for John Harris for "Turkey Island in the River Susquehannah", now known as City Island, dated March 26, 1753. Other names include Harris Frey (Rapho), Lodowick Miller (Rapho), George MInk (Rapho), and Hugh Stewart (Paxtang). MEASUREMENTS: 4-3/4" x 7-1/4". CONDITION: Overall wear and toning as expected with age and use. Most tetxt to cover illegible. Interior pages with some corner bumping and toning but overall clean and readable.
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1753 Survey Book incl John Harris Turkey Island
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