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Simon Kenton contracts

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1217

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed contracts dated 15 June 1780, 1 August 1792, and 6 April 1805. Two contracts concern land acquisitions. The third is an agreement with Mason County, Kentucky authorities to construct a grist mill.

Dates

  • 1780-1805

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Simon Kenton contracts must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

American explorer, land owner, and general in the Ohio Militia.

Extent

3 items (4 p.)

Custodial History

Donated.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Simon Kenton contracts
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 August 5
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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