Newcastle, ancient settlement, incorporated when Lincoln Co. was formed. Explains Indian river and place names. Lands N.E. of Sagadahock and Kennebeck rivers under New York Government, chartered by Duke [of York] later James II. Records of that region scarce. Pemaquid grant by Plymouth Company to Beachom and Leveret. Settlements at Round Pond. Drowne claim. Names of claimants of lands written in Eastern Claims. 2 s. (3 p.) Old p. 15.