[New Hampshire/Manuscript Map] PLAN OF BRADFORD.
Manuscript plat map showing the various plots of land in Bradford, a post-township in Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire. Each plot is labeled with the name of its owner and usually also a number. Right margin: “Drawn October 1844.” Left margin: “N. B. In the following map those parts inclosed iwth light blue lines was disconnected from Washington. Those parts inclosed with light green lines was disconnected from Fishersfield agreeably To Esq. Willey’s Survey and plan.- both annexed to Bradford. The remainder is the ancient part of Bradford. This plan is laid down from a scale of eighty rods to an inch/ the lots above 35 contain 85 acres each the lots under 35 contain 100 acres. Two rods are reserved for a highway, through each of the above 35 if wanted. The above statement was made on the original plan of this town.” 3 labels for bordering towns (“Warner North 17… West 4 miles 231 Rods.” “Washington North 24 West 2 miles 240 rods.” “Hillsborough North 82… East 6 miles 82 rods.” Bradford had previously been called “New Bradford and Bradfordton,” probably an indication that early settlers were from Bradford, MA. Bradford is 80 miles from Boston and 28 miles from Amherst. The land was first settled in 1771 by the family of William Presbury. For 3 years they lived there alone, but were then jointed by several settlers from Beford, MA (giving the town its two earlier names, “New Bedford” and “Bedfordton”). Incorporated Sep. 26, 1787 (9 days after the Constitutional Convention voted to send the Constitution to the states). From a populiation of 1285 in 1830, it declined to 950 as of 1880. Sheet 15 ½ x 28 ¾ on contemp linen backing with roller.
Toned, stained. Losses mostly to right portion, couple holes near center. Linen backing grayed/spotted. Sold with all faults.
Can be rolled into tube.