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Legal instruments

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

John Patch Papers, 1732-1944, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 491
Abstract

The John Patch Papers are comprised of correspondence, lectures, plays, poetry, political commentary, journals, genealogical notes, and legal documentation belonging to John Patch (1807-1887), an Ipswich, Mass. lawyer and author.

Dates: 1732-1944, undated

Salem Witchcraft Trials Records

 Digital Collection
Identifier: MSS 401
Dates: 1692-1693; undated; Digitized: November 2021

Salem Witchcraft Trials Records, 1692-1693, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 401
Abstract

This collection contains various legal documents from the witchcraft trials held in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692/1693. Formerly titled, "Salem Witchcraft Papers of the Essex Institute Archives: Essex County Court of Oyer and Terminer, Salem Witchcraft Trials", the name has been changed to reflect the provenance of the documents within this collection, all documents having been given to the Phillips Libary by various families.

Dates: 1692-1693, undated

Samuel Putnam Papers, 1718-1876, 1915-1942, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 675
Abstract

The Samuel Putnam Papers consists of legal papers, correspondence bills, receipts, notes, and an account book.

Dates: 1718-1876, 1915-1942, undated