Then seing a copie that came from the Kings court at Whitehall, dated Aprill the 19th, 1694, and the records of England being searched, it was found that the Charter of Coimecticutt stood good and firme to the freemen of this Corporation, their heirs and associates, which we well knew that we were part of by the dividing line that was firmly confirmed to this government, then Janr>' the last petitioning the Governr and Councill for protection they granted our request as may appear to this Assembly, therefore we request for what favour we cau have from the Honrl Court at this time for our growth and increase, as we may be beneficiall to the honour of God and the good of the country. Written in behalf of and upon the request of the inhabitants of Bedford. Your most Humble Servant
Zachakiah Kobekts.*
The following memorandum of the quantity of land in each purchase -- was found in a blank leaf of a book of laws and orders of Connecticut Colony (or MS.) 1697.
Farthing, Acres, Qurt. Rents.
• old Purchase, 18415, 7693, 19, 3, 7-3.
New " 14376, 5990, 14, 19. 6.
N. W. Corner, 6865, 2.S65, 7, 3, 8-1.
N. E. " 4266£, 1736, 4, 8. 10. 2.
Vincent & Dibble, 4266i, 1736, 4, 8. 10. 2.
Upon the 1st of May, 1697, the town petitioned for a patent embracing ten miles in length, from the north end of Stamford bounds to ten miles northward into the woods and eight miles wide. The petition was granted on the 21st of May, and the following patent issued.