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Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 4

Power of Attorney1
Winthrop, Stephen

1644-12-18

I doe heerby give full power to my Loving Brother Mr. Jo: Winthrop to take vpp twentye pownds due to me from Jo: Read of Braintrye also fortye and one pownds doe from James Oliver in Boston vpon all demandes: and Likewise to take what is due to me from Goodman Milam of Boston: and to make vse of such other estate of mine as it shalbe in my Brother Adams hands of the Triall vioag (during my absence or till further Order) as his occations in the Iron Worke shall require my Brother Adam hath the Accompt and Bill of James Oliver.

Steph: Winthrop 18 10mo 44

Endorsed by John Winthrop, Jr.: Brother Stevens order for receipt of monyes in his absence.

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