North Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and South Hempstead agreement
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Abstract
One handwritten copy of a 1791 agreement establishing the creation of a public yard for the purpose of pasturing sheep in the towns of North Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and South Hempstead in Long Island, N.Y.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single document.
Scope and Contents
One handwritten copy of an agreement establishing the creation of a public yard for the purpose of pasturing sheep in the towns of North Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and South Hempstead in Long Island, N.Y., dated August 22, 1791. A list of signers of the document is also included.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
This item is in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); North Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and South Hempstead agreement, 1977.474, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. A.J. Mead, 1957.
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Processing Information
This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.
