This Day in Pelham History
March 25

03/25/1690 - First time John Pell (2d Lord of the Manor), his heirs and "asignes" (sic) are obligated to make annual payment "for ever" of 20 Shillings to the British Monarchy based on October 20, 1689 letters patent issued by NY Governor Thomas Dongan confirming validity of Thomas Pell's June 27, 1654 purchase of lands from local Native Americans. 

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