Descendant of the Penn family who served as the last governor of colonial Pennsylvania (1729–1795). Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 15.5 x 11.75, June 17, 1774. Indenture for a parcel of “three-hundred Acres of Land situate on Gladdens Run formerly in Cumberland County now in Bedford County...called by the name of Annapolis” sold to “John Davison…in consideration of the Sum of fifteen pounds ten shillings and nine pence sterling in lawful money of Pennsylvania.” Document retains its original yellow ribbon in the center of the lower border and original paper seal affixed to the reverse. In good condition, with intersecting folds with some separation, an area of damp staining to the right side, scattered toning and soiling, a few pencil notations, and parts of the signature obscured by the original ribbon. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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