Deeds, mortgages, bills of sale, bonds, etc. These abstracts record land transactions, mortgages, bills of sale, deeds, bonds and other transactions for the period 1742-1753. Information given varies depending on the item, but generally included are names of persons and properties involved, dates and locations, and relevant details or accounts. Entries contain reference notes indicating the page number of the original transaction in the deed book, and the acknowledge date, when available.