Lot 214
Blodget, Samuel Jr (1757-1814) Captain of the New Hampshire Militia who fought at the Battle of Princeton. One of the directors of the Insurance Company of North America. Designed the building of the first Bank of the United States in Philadelphia, one of the finest early Federal architects. A major figure in the development of the Washington real estate market.
Document Signed ("Sam Blodgett Junr"). Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. One page, 8 x 13", Washington DC, February 25, 1792. Countersigned by Jacob Welsh. Being an obligation/receipt for payment on one lot of land "within the City of Washington." Seal at lower right hand side. Two horizontal folds, slightly irregular edges. Very good condition.
"…the situation of said Lot shall be determined by lot, in equal chance with more than five hundred Lots to be laid out by the Government according to the Plan of the said City, and within the Boundaries of that tract, well known by the name of the Jamaica Farm…" A wonderful glimpse at the infancy our Capitol, which developed from farmland to power center. 1792 marked the beginning of Blodget's career in Washington real estate, a career that ended with him jailed as a result of debts incurred while speculating.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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