A facsimile reprint of the original patent granted to the town of Southampton, New York, by Governor Thomas Dongan in 1666. The document is a key historical artifact, providing a window into the early colonial history of Long Island. The book includes an introduction that explains the significance of the patent and its place in local history.

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