The first two items below will lead you through the history of the origin of the Town of Colchester, Vermont.  The next document is a file copy of the June 7, 1763 charter from the New Hampshire Secretary of State archives.  In addition, you will find an undated script version of the June 7, 1763 Charter founding of Colchester which is held in the Silver Special Collections Library at the University of Vermont.  Its origin has not been verified.  The final link is a transcript of the charter from the New Hampshire Secretary of State archives.  A transcript is also available as an appendix in the "Colchester Vermont From Ice-Cap to Interstate" book listed in the Historical Literature resources.  A copy of the transcript is also displayed in the Colchester Town Offices.  Much more information about Colchester may be obtained by visiting the Historical Literature references.