1775 Yoeman Indenture With Seal From Reign Of King George III
Document Type: English property deed (indenture)
Exact Year: 1775
King Named: George III
Parties: Thomas Moss & Francis Budden, both yeomen
Purpose: Paid land transfer
Age: ~250 years old
Measures 20 x 16 inches
(Note the actual wavy indent at top from which the word indenture comes from)
It is from the reign of:
King George III – 15th regnal year = 1775
Seal intact
Folds on back taped in several areas.
That is exactly the year the American Revolutionary War began. The product is a 1775 Yoeman Indenture with seal from the reign of King George III. This historical document likely involves a contract or agreement between a Yoeman (a common laborer) and another party during this specific period of British history. The seal adds authenticity and adds to the collectible aspect of this piece, making it a valuable antique for those interested in manuscripts and historical artifacts.
Text: “This Indenture made the [—] day of September in the fifteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith &c Between Thomas Moss of the parish of [—] in the County of [—] yeoman of the one part and Francis Budden of the parish of [—] in the County of [—] yeoman of the other part Witnesseth that the said Thomas Moss for and in consideration of the sum of [—] lawful money of Great Britain to him in hand paid by the said Francis Budden at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged…”
Document Type: English property deed (indenture)
Exact Year: 1775
King Named: George III
Parties: Thomas Moss & Francis Budden, both yeomen
Purpose: Paid land transfer
Age: ~250 years old
Measures 20 x 16 inches
(Note the actual wavy indent at top from which the word indenture comes from)
It is from the reign of:
King George III – 15th regnal year = 1775
Seal intact
Folds on back taped in several areas.
That is exactly the year the American Revolutionary War began. The product is a 1775 Yoeman Indenture with seal from the reign of King George III. This historical document likely involves a contract or agreement between a Yoeman (a common laborer) and another party during this specific period of British history. The seal adds authenticity and adds to the collectible aspect of this piece, making it a valuable antique for those interested in manuscripts and historical artifacts.
Text: “This Indenture made the [—] day of September in the fifteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith &c Between Thomas Moss of the parish of [—] in the County of [—] yeoman of the one part and Francis Budden of the parish of [—] in the County of [—] yeoman of the other part Witnesseth that the said Thomas Moss for and in consideration of the sum of [—] lawful money of Great Britain to him in hand paid by the said Francis Budden at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged…”