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(WILLIAM ELLERY) (1727-1820). Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island. April 7, 1774-Dated Colonial American Pre Revolutionary War Era, Manuscript Legal Document Relating to William Ellery (not signed), measuring 8.25” x 13.25”, 1 page, Fine. Boldly written in rich deep brown on quality watermarked laid period paper and attractive with a fold separation sealed with archivally tape on the blank reverse at its top quarter. This is a legal “Writ of Seisin” (the right of possession of land in freehold for improvements to be made) giving William Ellery of Newport, Rhode Island possession of “One hundred and sixty five Acres of Land with the Buildings thereon,” that belonged to a Rous Helme of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Document is witnessed by “Stephen Hopkins” of South Kingstown. William Ellery’s written name is mentioned three times in this Document. Curiously, in two incidences, Ellery’s last name is replaced with “Brooks Simpson.” Who that is, or his relation to Ellery, we do not know. Docket on the blank reverse reads, “Writ of Seisin - Ellery v. Helme”.
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