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On investigating Cook's Tittle [sic], I ascertained, that the whole of the land was laid off for the Indians in 1788, by John Prescott, under warrant. Prescott himself claimed the lot lying west of the Indian lands, between there and the River, and sub-sequently, it would appear, by Smith's report, changed the Indians boundary to extend or [perfect?] his own lot.
A second warrant was issued in 1790 to [W. Nelson?] - Cook has both these.
Cook claims a pretty farm, with a valuable [lime stone?] quarry in the Centre of it under a Deed, which he produced, from Joseph Paul to Tobias Cook. - It [recites?] that J. P. was the only heir at [law?] of John Paul Joseph Paul & Thomas Paul deceased.
£10 is the Consideration Money
The Witnesses are James Smith & Timothy Smith of Chester.
The deed was registered at Lunenburg, 21 May, 1823, by Philip Rudolf. There are no boundaries mentioned in Cook's Deed. His lot contains about 60 acres, with good house, outhouses and much clearing on it.