1796 Map of Connecticut
107140. Colonial Map of Connecticut. A 1796 map of Connecticut by John Reid. Fine condition. It measures 15"x18". With a mat and frame the overall measurements are 20"x23". It is tastefully framed in a simple black wooden frame under ultraviolet-protecting Plexiglass. It is in fine condition with only a minimal vertical fold from having been in an atlas. It is an excellent display piece. If desired, the map may be removed from the frame and mat without damage. $850.00
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Colonial
Scissors. A colonial American pair of hand-wrought scissors, 10" in length,
dating from the late 18th century. They are in fine working condition. $85.00
108078.
Belcher, Jonathan
(1681-1757). Colonial merchant and statesman. From 1730 to 1741 he was governor
of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In 1747 he was appointed by the Crown as
governor of New Jersey. Clipped S on slip of paper, 1½”x3½”. Fine.
$170.00
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
10470.
Randolph, Beverly
(1755-97). Governor of Virginia, succeeding his relative Edmund Randolph. During
the Revolution, he was a member of the Virginia Assembly, supporting the cause
for independence. Partly printed MsDS on vellum as governor, 1p, 13"x14", 1791
March 28. Good. There is moderate general foxing, prominent folds and 4-5 tiny
holes from fold wear. The ink is generally light but entirely legible. His signature
is 4" long and bold. It is land grant to Jacob Cochran. $175.00
108082.
Strong, Jedidiah
(1738-1802). A member of the Continental Congress from Connecticut.
Portion of DS, 1p, 1½”x7”, [Hartford], n.d. Fine. $20.00
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105179.
(Colonial America) Amherst, Lord Jeffrey
(1717-97). British
commander-in-chief of North America (1758-74). He led 14,000 troops in capture
of the Louisbourg Fortress, Ft. Ticonderoga, Crown Point, and established
control of Canada. Asked to accept command of British troops in New England in
the winter of 1774-75, he refused and remained in England as commander of the
British troops there. MsDS, 1p, 12”x8”, [Plymouth], 1775 May 9 (20 days after
the battle of Lexington). Very good. Ink slightly light and slight age-toning.
Amherst orders copper hoops for powder barrels at Plymouth,
England. $850.00
108134.
Trumbull, Jonathan
(1710-85). A patriot in the American Revolution, governor of
Connecticut (1769-83), confidant and advisor to General Washington who referred
to him as "Brother Jonathan." MsDS, 10"x8", Lebanon, CT, 1760 Nov. 10. Fine.
Minor fold breaks strengthened on verso with archival paper. A promissory note
from Trumbull (spelled Trumble up until 1865) to John Erving of Boston in the
amount of £227-14-0. Bold signature of Trumbull. Also signed by Samuel
Williams & William Waterman as witnesses. $275.00
A 1708 summons to Major General Wait Still Winthrop to appear in Probate Court in New London to answer as to whether he would serve as executor of the estate of his brother, Governor John Winthrop of Connecticut.
105198.
Wetherell, Daniel (1630-1719). Wetherell was a
prominent New London, Connecticut leader. Born in Maidstone, Kent, England, he
was the son of William Wetherell. As a young man he came to America and on
August 4, 1659 he married Grace, the daughter of Jonathan Brewster of Poquonock
(Groton), Connecticut and granddaughter of William Brewster, settler of the
Plymouth Colony. From 1680 to 1710 Wetherell was more prominent in public life
than any other inhabitant in town. He was Town Clerk, Moderator, Judge of the
County Court, the Probate Court, a Commissioner, Recorder, and an Assistant. He
was an active magistrate during the battle led by Captain John Mason against the
Pequot Indians, acting as Commissary in New London at this time. In addition he
was a Custom Master for the Port of New London and was appointed by the Crown as
Deputy Collector and Searcher, serving from 1685 to the early 1700s. In 1703,
among others, he received land in New London by a grant from the Crown which had
formerly belonged to the Mohegan Indians. ADS, 1p, 11½”x7½”, New London, 1708
June 26. Very fine. It is summons to be served by the New London Marshall or
Sheriff,
“In your Majesties name you are Required to summons and give notice unto Major General Wait Winthrop, Esq. of Boston [Wait Still Winthrop (1643-1717) was a jurist and major general of Provincial forces in Massachusetts and for 30 years on the Massachusetts Executive Council] if he may be so found in your presents that he appears at the Court of Probate to be holden on Tuesday next…at the house of Mrs. Mary Shaply about tenn of the clock in the morning then and there to declare an informe the aforesaid Court wheter you Doe Acept or Refuse to be an Executor to the Last Will and Testament of the Honorable John Winthrip Esq late of New London Deceased [John “Fitz-John” Withrop (1639-1707) was the grandson of Governor John Winthrop of Massachusetts and brother of Major General Wait Winthrop. He served as Major General in the expedition against Canada in 1690 and as Governor of Connecticut from 1698 to 1707] …you are also hereby farther required to signifie unto the Sd Maj. General Wayt Winthrop Esq. that he may not fail in the premises as he will Answer the Contempt at the perrill of the law in that case made and provided…Daniel Wetherell, Assistant.” $1100.00
COLONIAL AMERICA
Deposition of a Rhode Island Indian that he was sold hard cider
108117.
(Native Americans) Job Almy. ADS, 1p, 3½”x5½,” [Colony
of Rhode Island], 1717/18 Jan. 8. Very good. Document has been trimmed, not
affecting legibility of text. Small area of foxing on left margin affecting part
of three words. It is Almy’s recording of a deposition taken of a Native
American, Zacheos Pohgunnassit,
“The Examination of John Hopper Indian of Little Comton [sic] –
Question: Had you Any Cyder of Mrs. Head. No but I was with Zacheos Pohgunnassit
ye time as he Now Speaks of & Mrs. head brought Sum Cyder to Zacheos & Som her
servants brought to him & I too. Sacheos give Mrs. head one paper bill: & I see
Mrs. Head give him back Som Change. And I drink a part of three or four poots of
Sider with him…I further see Sacheos give Joab, Mrs. Heads Indian…some penneys &
ye boy came & said his Mistress say’d there was not -money Enough, January ye 8th
1717/19. A scarce early
Rhode Island Indian document. $675.00
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