A deed was issued to Israel Morey on this day in 1775. The deed was from William Simpson, and transferred to Morey a proposed ferryboat operation that would cross the Connecticut River.

The ferry would connect Fairlee, Vermont and Orford, New Hampshire. It would allow for easy transportation of horses, cattle, and carriages, making it possible to transport people and goods between the two riverfront towns. This ferry would open new trading markets for both Vermont and New Hampshire.

Simpson’s deed stipulated that Morey should pay ten pounds for the rights to operate such a ferry.

Image courtesy the Vermont Historical Society.