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- . UCLPetition 29, G Bundle 13, 1821 Gainsborough, C, 2031, p367.
To Lieut. Gov. Peregrine Maitland, In Council,
Petition of Abraham Griffin, Gainsborough, Twp., yeoman.
That Lot 3, Con 7, Buford was located in the name of Richard Griffin Senior, your Petitioner's grandfather, many years ago & Letters of Patent for the same issued in his name, bearing date 17 May 1802, being subsequent to his deceased as proof annexed. He died in the math of October 1795 & died without having left any last WILL & Testament in writing or otherwise.
Your petitioner by the decease of his father, was eldest son of said Richard, has become the Heir-at-Law to said land & humbly prays said Patent, having issued in error, may be unfounded (?), to enable your petitioner, as Heir-at-Law, to claim the same under the Commission.
Signed, Abraham Griffin.
Envelope: Received from Mr. Mencor?, 20 July, 1821. Offered to Survey General to report by order, John Beikis. into Land Book I (L?), p 109, Lot 3, Con 7, Burford, 200 acres located & described for Richard Griffin Senior, dated 5 Jul 1796 for 200 acres in addition. Thos. Ridout.
Order issued 14 Sept., 1821. - - -
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