The Will of Samuel Appleton, with Remarks by One of the Executors

As one can conclude from the title, the following work is indeed the will of a man named Samuel Appleton. He was a military and government leader in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and Province of Massachusetts Bay. Appleton was also a commander of the Massachusetts militia during King Philip's War who led troops during the Attack on Hatfield, Massachusetts and the Great Swamp Fight. He also held numerous positions in government and was an opponent of Governor Sir Edmund Andros.