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Six 17th Century American Manuscripts

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Paper Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Six 17th Century American Manuscripts
<B>Six 17th Century American Manuscripts.</B></I> <B>1).</B></I> Document Signed, "<I>Thomas Hillyard</B></I>", one page, 7.75" x 12", Massachusetts, August 7, 1647. An itemized bill for 13 pounds, 11 shillings. Smoothed folds, stains. Very good condition; <B>2).</B></I> Autograph Letter Signed, "<I>N. Spineks</B></I>", two pages with address panel, 6.25" x 7.75", ca. 1670, addressed to M.E. Richardson, "<I>near Stamford</B></I>". A printing of the recipient's book is discussed. Toned. Very good condition; <B>3).</B></I> Court Deposition, one page, 6.5" x 7.75", probably Connecticut, October 26, 1678. This regards the drunken behavior of one Robert Arthune of Bridgewater. The subject "<I>...rolled out for more drink...observed him to reale, stager and fall...</B></I>". Five small areas of loss, stains. Good condition; <B>4).</B></I> Receipt Signed, "<I>Jno Richardson</B></I>", one page, 2.25" x 4.5", location unknown, March 10, 1689/90. Good condition; <B>5).</B></I> Partially Printed Arrest Warrant, 2 pages, 7.25" x 9", Massachusetts. Issued in the name of William and Mary, the sheriff is ordered to take one John Pole of Boston into custody. Light stains, browning along smoothed folds. Very good condition; <B>6).</B></I> Partially Printed Jury Summons, 2 pages, 6.5" x 8", Boston, Massachusetts, July 12, 1698. The constable of Newton is required to assemble property owners for a jury. Browning on smoothed folds, small area of loss to right edge. Very good condition. <I>From the Henry E. Luhrs Collection.</B></I>
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