Clerk of Court at the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and brother of Samuel Sewall, one of the presiding magistrates. Manuscript DS, signed “Steph Sewall, Just peace,” one page, 7.5 x 12, December 18, 1712. Document concerning the sale of land between Nicholas Wallingford of Bradford and Caleb Hopkinson, Jr. Signed at the conclusion by Sewall as justice of the peace, writing “Nicholas Wallingford personally appeared,” and signed again on a docketing panel on the reverse of the second integral page as Register of Deeds for Essex County. Intersecting folds, and scattered toning, creasing, and foxing, otherwise very good condition. Any name associated with the Salem Witch Trials is highly sought after by collectors. RRAuction COA.
