Description: This map, attributed by some to John Scott, probably dates between 1653 and 1675. It shows the extent of settlement between the Merrimack and Kennebec rivers before the nearly total abandonment of those to the east of York during King Philip’s War. Although Pemaquid was occupied by the English at this time, the area east of the Kennebec is omitted, possibly because it was considered French territory.
Description: Insets on the map show Fort St. Frederic at Crown Point on Lake Champlain, and Maine forts at Frankfort (Dresden), Fort Western in Augusta, and Fort Halifax in Winslow. Another shows the portage route between the headwaters of the Kennebec and Chaudiere Rivers, the main route of travel between New England and Quebec.
Description: The grantors reserved their planting grounds and rights to fishing and nut harvesting as well as the receipt of damages for crops spoiled by the settler's cattle.
Description: Marblehead separated from Salem and incorporated as a separate town in 1649. Like the 1684 Indian deed to Boston, this deed was executed after King Charles II revoked the charter of Massachusetts Bay, thus rendering invalid all land titles if had granted. Winepoykin agreed to the grant but died before it could be executed. The deed was signed by his heirs.