Lot 461
1695 New Jersey Indenture. A rare 1695 New Jersey indenture "between Timothy Hancock of 'Punsawguin' in the County of Burlington in the Province of West Jersey of one part; and William Macklack of the same place…." An exchange of 52 pounds "currant money" for the purchase of a house, land and plantation of 150 acres "lying and being in the forke of Punsawguin between the land of John Roberts," etc. The indenture also states that the land originally belonged to Thomas Oliver. Signed by signatures or marks of four people. The deed is 15 x 12 in., with overall toning, several fold separations and small areas of paper loss; scattered dampstaining does not affect legibility. Restoration needed, but a scarce New Jersey document.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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