Auction: October 13, 2024

Lot #13: Justices of His Majesty's Court Document and a Deed Signed Document

(2) items including a 1701 court document signed "Elisha Cooke, Samuel Sewall and John Walley" lower right and "Sheriff William Gedney" on reverse, ink on laid paper having two wax seals, along with a typewritten transcription (10.875 by 8.625-inches) and a copy of a Massachusetts deed dated 1661 (the date indicates this cannot be signed by Thomas Morton or Josiah Cotton) possibly registered in the 18th century by Josiah Cotton, ink on laid paper