Author and lexicographer (1758-1843) who published the first comprehensive dictionary of American English. Manuscript DS, three scallop-topped pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.5, December 20, 1794. Document reads, in part, “Articles of Agreement Indented and made this Twentieth day of December…Between Lindley Murray, at present of York in England, by his attornies John Murray Senior and John Murray Junr of the City of New York Merchants, of the one part; and Noah Webster of the said City of New York Printer of the other part…Lindley Murray, by his said Attornies…Covenant with the said Noah Webster his Heirs and assigns…well and sufficiently grant, bargain, Sell, aliene, release and convey to the said Noah Webster…All that certain Lot of Ground Situate lying and being in the second Ward of the City of New York now in the Tenure and occupation of Thomas Greenleaf Printer, bounded in front on Water Street, on the East Side by Ground of Robert Bruce, and on the west side by Ground of John Keese.” Signed at the conclusion by Webster, and also signed “Lindley Murray (by his Attorneys),” “John Murray,” and “John Murray Junr.” and as witnesses "Henry Rogers” and “Henry Troupe.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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