Lot 460
1693 New Jersey Indenture. Rare, early New Jersey indenture, January 15, 1693, "between William Fleetwood of Burlington in the Province of West New Jersey, yeoman…and Richard Boyds of North Hampton River in the Province aforesaid" The document refers to a bond bearing the date March 14, 1690, concerning a plantation owned by Richards Boyds, assigning over to Fleetwood and his heirs, horses, property, etc. from land which originally belonged to Joshua Humpris and transferred by deed in May, 1685 to Fleetwood. 12 x 15 in., overall toning and uneven right margin, affecting a few words. Dampstain down left side can be removed. Several small areas of paper loss, some from ink erosion; tape reinforcement to folds on verso. Nice dark writing. Signed by William Fleetwood and a later 1706 notation by Sam Heoge.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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