The article discusses the history of land in Worcester, Massachusetts that was bequeathed to the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) by former AAS president Stephen Salisbury upon his death. The land includes Salisbury's mansion and is situated near the location of Worcester's first saw and grist-mill, which was owned by Boston, Massachusetts resident John Wing. Wing bequeathed the land to his son Cord Wing. It later passed into the ownership of Boston resident John Hancock, who sold it to the Salisbury family for the construction of the mansion.
Publication Date
Volume
18
Page Range
365-366
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