2006-06
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/31/2006
JOHN FITCH, Clockmaker, Brassworker, Silversmith, and Inventor of the Steamship in the United States. Partly-printed Document Signed and completed in brown ink, "John Fitch" and "Eleazer Carey", on fine laid paper, 12" x 7", with wax seals secured by three quarter inch paper squares, dated October 10, 1777, Connecticut, Choice Very Fine. The document is an agreement to substitute servitude in the American Army for a large monetary debt, in part: "John Fitch and Eleazer Carey-- Both of Windham in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut-- are holden and stand bound unto the Honourable John Hancock Esqur. The sum of five thousand Dollars... if the above-bounden... shall well and truly execute... in the American Army... then this present Obligation to be void and of none Effect." Countersigned by the witnesses Vinc Eldermin and Joseph Baker. Usual folds, even toning; else very good. No separations or repairs. An unusual historical document.
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