Now let’s practice doing a land record from the Colony of Connecticut. Do your best to transcribe this document on a piece of paper, then correct it by comparing it with the transcript of the document which will follow. Indicate which letters, words, or subjects you are not transcribing easily. While it would be easy not to take the time to practice reading these documents, the time you spend will greatly increase your abilities to read the ancient paleography. Share your weaknesses with a fellow student online. Click here for the document.