Lot 300
A 1776 Act Affirming New Jersey's Independence. Manuscript Document titled "An Act to obviate Doubts with Respect to the Authority of Councellors in New Jersey," 1p, on laid paper with a large watermark of the king holding a scepter, within a circle, topped by a crown, 10x8¼" (New Jersey), n.d. (docket on verso states "first read Novr. 18, 1776"). Fine; normal age toning; boldly penned. The Act reads, in part: "For obviating of Doubts which may arise concerning the authority or Powers vested in Councellors under the present Government of New Jersey Be it enacted By the Council and General Assembly of this State …That the Councell Members of the State of New Jersey…are hereby declared to be fully vested, ex Officio, with all the Powers and Authority of Conservators ["Justices" is marked out] of the Peace throughout the State and likewise with full Power and Authority to take Acknowledgments of Deeds and other Writings & generally with all the Powers, Priviledges, Authorities and Immunities which any counsellor possessed or could of Right claim under the former Establishment." In June 1776, New Jersey's Provincial Congress had thrown out royalist governor William Temple Franklin, adopted a constitution and declared New Jersey a state.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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