{"product_id":"1733-massachusetts-bay-colony-quit-claim","title":"1733 Massachusetts Bay Colony Quit Claim","description":"\u003cp\u003e18th-century colonial American legal indenture \/ quitclaim deed, dated 1733, written on laid rag paper with multiple red wax seals and signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocument includes a witness notation bearing the name “John Hancock.” No claim is made that this is the declaration signer. However, it could possibly be his father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe text references:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLexington, Massachusetts Bay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiple grantors including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Russel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJonathan Russel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNathaniel Russel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbigail, Sarah, Thomas, William Brown, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA transfer or release of rights\/property to Benjamin Murray and Edward Winship\/Winslow (spelling varies in period script).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe endorsement panel suggests it was formally recorded or witnessed in court. The numerous wax seals indicate multiple parties executing the instrument — a desirable feature for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of document often categorized as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonial Maryland legal manuscript\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-Revolutionary American deed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18th-century vellum\/paper indenture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handwriting and ink are period-correct and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstimated Value\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge format complete manuscript\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiple original wax seals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrong colonial penmanship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-Revolutionary era\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumerous signatures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttractive display quality\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood survival condition for age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeavy fold wear and toning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifficult paleography (hard for casual buyers to read)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal 18th-century colonial American legal manuscript \/ indenture deed, handwritten in iron gall ink on laid rag paper with numerous original red wax seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe document contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive period handwritten text\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiple original signatures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumerous intact red wax seals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonial legal language and formatting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolded filing format typical of early American deeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal endorsement notation on reverse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed individuals appearing in the manuscript include members of the Russel\/Russell family and others involved in the conveyance or release of land\/property interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding example of early colonial American legal history and frontier-era documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete and legible\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAge toning and fold wear throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScattered staining and edge wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWax seals remain partially intact\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo major paper loss observed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for condition and content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuaranteed authentic 18th-century manuscript document.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuyers are encouraged to obtain independent third-party authentication or archival review if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA superb display and research piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52300116951322,"sku":"EB-327182757566","price":1227.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_258cbabd-ef81-458b-b58a-5caf22bf5ff9.jpg?v=1780155753","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/en-ca\/products\/1733-massachusetts-bay-colony-quit-claim","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}