This Day in Pelham History
December 15

12/15/1670 - Certificate of Recognition is issued indicating that Sir John Pell (Thomas Pell's nephew and sole heir) has met the Governor of Connecticut John Winthrop, Jr. and has presented his letters and papers; the certificate reads in part ". . . that the Governor hath received from persons of honor in England (letters and testimonies) that the bearer of them, Sir John Pell, sewer in ordinary to his Majesty, and son of Dr. Pell of London, is undoubtedly the nephew of Mr. Thomas Pell of Fairfield. . . "

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