Mayor of New York from 1699 to 1700. Manuscript DS, signed "D. Provost, Mayor," one page, 8.25 x 13, March 19, 1700. Salacious legal document concerning a "seduction" in which Jeffrey Yollerton is charged by Mary Jones, "with having of several times had Carnal Knowledge of her body & that the said Mary Jones is with child." Signed at the conclusion by Provost. In very good to fine condition, with minor edge loss, and light toning along the folds.
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