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Providence Plantations Colonial Quitclaim For Land Near The Screw House And Rhode Island Ferry Boat

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Providence Plantations Colonial Quitclaim For Land Near The Screw House And Rhode Island Ferry Boat
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Manuscript Document Signed. 1½ pp. 1751, Elegantly penned Quitclaim deed regarding Samuel Clarke of Jamestown, Newport, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.  “…For Five hundred Pounds current Money…in consideration of the Natural Love & Affection which we have & do lean to our Son Joseph Clarke … Land in Jamestown … eastward of the building called Clarkes Screw House … as also the Wharfe & Pier … the Ferry Boat called the “Wall Boat” with her Mast, Bowsprit, Boom, Sails, Rigging & all other appertaining … “ Signed by Samuel Clarke and his Wife Mary Clarke.  Also signed by witnesses Josiah Arnold, who, though not confirmed, is likely the son of RI Colonial Governor Benedict Arnold.  Also signed by Thomas Bently and Daniel Weidennand. Light toning and foxing.  7½” x 12¾”; Docketed on verso.  Very Good.