Jonas Davis of Brookhaven, Long Island, New York

Promissory bond for the "full Sum of 60 Pounds Currant Lawful Money of New York" from Jonas Davis of Brookhaven, Long Island, New York to Joseph Davis, also of Brookhaven. Witnessed by Israel Mills and George Punderson. Dated July 6, 1791. This bond was obviously paid, as the signature of Davis has been cut out, making the obligation unenforceable. The reverse is docketed for interest payments in 1793.

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Bath England 1790

English Power of Attorney dated 1790 during the reign of King George III whereby James Makittrick Adair of Bath, a Doctor of Physic, appoints Richard Lee of Charter House in London as his Attorney before his departure for the Island of Antigua in the West Indies. Embossed revenue stamp, paper over wax seal, signature of witness and Mr. Adair.

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1793 WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

1793 WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Power of Attorney.

John and Barbara Muffy of Salem Township, Westmoreland Co., PA, appoint John Young attorney. It relates to the estate of Barbara Muffy's late father, John Keller of Berks Co. Pennsylvaina. Signed: John Muffy; Barbara Muffy (her mark); James Guthrie; Adam George; Mary George (her mark); and Wm Jack.

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1862 TRENTON, KY DOCUMENT -SLAVE DEATHS -SEBREE FAMILY

1862 TRENTON, KY DOCUMENT -SLAVE DEATHS -SEBREE FAMILY - Handwritten, 4" x 6.25", ladies embossed stationery, pencil. Verso marked, "Slaves". Headed, "Deaths", with list of seven named slaves and death dates, 1856-1862. In part:

"Uncle Peter died 17th of june on tuesday evening 1856 age 61"

"Iverson died on Sunday night 4th of December 1859"

"Winnies [?] baby -Ella Moss died in February 1862."

Three of the slaves curiously died between February and April, 1862.

This document was found in a collection of Sebree family letters (no longer available) of Col. E. G. Sebree, Trenton, Todd County, Kentucky.

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