Lot survey
SurveyorSurveyed by
George Gillet
(American, 1771 - 1853)
Date1841
MediumDrawing; black ink on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 15 7/8 x 12 7/8in. (40.3 x 32.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 15 7/8 x 12 7/8in. (40.3 x 32.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Lafayette J. Robertson, Jr.
Object number1973.8.52
DescriptionManuscript survey of two lots of land, presumably located somewhere in Connecticut, although there is no identifying information to indicate the location. The top lot is labeled "Sylvester", and its area in acres and length in an unknown unit of measurement. The bottom plot of land is not labeled with a name but contains similar measurements.
Label TextGeorge Gillet was the surveyor general for the state of Connecticut, but this property survey appears to have been done for a private individual, possibly in Manchester or Colchester, Connecticut. The map came to the Connecticut Historical Society with material relating to Manchester; the name "Sylvester" appears on the map, and the Sylvesters were a prominent Colchester family; Gillet was born and lived for most of his life in Hebron, less than ten miles from Colchester and approximately fifteen miles from Manchester.
NotesCartographic Note: No scaleStatus
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