This land patent, dated November 5, 1731, grants 5000 acres of land in Prince George's County to John Covill for an annual rent of ten pounds. It is signed by Benedict Leonard Calvert, Governor of Maryland and the younger brother of Charles Calvert, fifth Baron of Baltimore. From the Maryland Manuscripts collection, # 3970.

Currently on display with the 300 Candles: Slices of Prince George's County exhibit in the Maryland Room, 3rd floor, McKeldin Library at the University of Maryland at College Park.

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These pages were created as a part of the 1996 PG County Tricentennial celebration. Additional history resources are listed on the bibliography page. These pages are not being updated. They are now located on the Prince George's County Historical Society's web site. Contact links: web site manager - Society information. You can search the entire site through this search form.: