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A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. I

Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848. 267 words

V, The mark of Wearaweghein.

/ The mark of Sayjaenw. Here follows a schedule or particular account of the wampum and other goods paid by Frederick Philipse for the said land. 10 fathom of duffils, 2 iron potts, 6 howes,

10 blankets, 5 earthen cans 12 axes,

8 gunns, 12 steeles to strike fire, 9 kettles,

7 shirts, 2 coopers' adds, 40 knives,

1 anker of rum, 2 half vatts of beere, 6 brass tobacco boxes,

25 lbs. of powder, 70 fathom of wampum, 6 coates,

10 bars of lead, 7 pair of stockin^^s, 2 drawing knives.

The second sale to Philipse embraces lands situated south of the former, bearing date the 13th of April, 1682.

*' Beginning at the south side of a creek called Bisightick, and so ranging along Hudson's river, southerly to a creek or fall called by the Indians Weghquegsike, and by the christians called Lawrence's plantation ; and from the mouth of the said creek or fall, upon a due east course, to a creek called by the Indians Nippiran, and by the christians Youncker's kill; and from thence along the west side of the said creek or kill, as the same ruas to lands formerly bought."

In presence of Emient, Sachem of Siapham, Kicktawongh, Goharis,

Conarhande, brother of Wassekanew, Teattanqueer, Aramaghqueer, Wearaquaeghier,

» Book of Pat. Alb. v. 54.

t Tbifl individual appears to have acted as interpreter upon the occasion.

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. ' 177

A schedule or particular of the wampum and other goods paid by Frederick Philipse to the Indians, the owners and proprietors of the above land.