Among the documents are remnants of different hand-drawn surveys and maps of the area dating from the 18th century. There are also documents signed by noted Delawareans, such as Thomas Clayton, Willard Hall, James Sykes, William Saulsbury, Robert Pennewill, Benjamin Anderson, Joseph Comegys, William Killen, Elisha Warfield, Thomas Dorsey, as well as various Ridgelys family members. A summary of the content of each document is included in the the folder description. The documents are arranged in chronological order by the date, with undated material located in F13. Nov 27 Autograph document 1p Description of the boundaries of a tract of land owned by John Hillyard.
Document is incomplete.
Document is signed by John Burgess. Includes a detailed description of the boundaries of the property. Deed is not dated or signed. Oct 17 Autograph document 4p Deed in which Jacob Stout is awarded payment from William K. Hillyard. In addition, this document voids an earlier agreement signed by Henry M. Ridgely, Thomas Clayton, and Willard Hall concerning the farm in Duck Creek.