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Petition on unfair land laws, circa 1790

Item

Title

Petition on unfair land laws, circa 1790

Subject

Kentucky--Law and legislation--18th century

Description

Petition regarding land laws deemed unfair. Possibly Alexander Bullitt's retained copy of a second petition submitted by Colonel Mason.

Creator

Scott Bullitt, Alexander

Source

Bullitt Family papers- Oxmoor Collection, The Filson Historical Society

Date

Rights

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Type

Identifier

Mss. A B937c f50

Coverage

Collection

First American West, 1750-1820

Tags

Land laws; land ownership; Laws and legislation; Petition

Citation

Scott Bullitt, Alexander, “Petition on unfair land laws, circa 1790,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 16, 2026, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5670.

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