Item 31181 - Sylvanis Perkins note for the care of his parents, Biddeford, June 12, 1828

Item 31181 - Sylvanis Perkins note for the care of his parents, Biddeford, June 12, 1828
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Item 31181
Sylvanis Perkins note for the care of his parents, Biddeford, June 12, 1828
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In 1828, Sylvanis Perkins of Biddeford acknowledged his receipt of his father's farm and personal property, pledging in return to take care of his parents. Perkins was to provide "Good and wholesome food & Good and Decent wearing Apparrell" as well as a funeral, and noted that if he did not do as he promised the agreement would be of no effect.

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