Lot 224
Reed, John - 1760 Land Grant. A 1771 vellum copy of a 1760 land grant headed "By the Proprietors" and made to famous map maker John Reed for a lot "Joining our nephew William Penn's High Street lot, between Seventh and Eighth Street," 10 x 19¼". This writ is directed to Nicholas Scull, Surveyor General, and warrants a survey of the lot. Marked as a true copy by Peter Thomson; the original document was signed by James Hamilton, who was mayor of Philadelphia and Lt. Gov. of Pennsylvania. Very fine condition. John Reed had an ongoing argument with the Penn Family over original land grants and "liberty" grants given to first settlers, which Reed's ancestors were. Reed's 1774 map was made to resolve some of that disagreement. This particular Philadelphia tract was probably tied to his ancestors' first settlers' purchase.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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