On what date was the land of Haverhill officially purchased?
November 15, 1642
August 20, 1655
January 1, 1700
May 30, 1587
Answer
On November 15, 1642, the land of Haverhill was officially purchased by the Massachusetts Bay Colony from the local Native American tribe, the Pennacook. The price of the land was 40 pounds, and the colony promised to protect the Pennacook from future attacks.
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