Bold ink endorsement, “W. H. Harrison, Clerk,” dated June 16, 1836, on the final page of a larger document. Document is three pages on two adjoined sheets, 7.25 x 12, concerning a land indenture between Zenos Bronson and David Bolles for $100. The endorsement, in an unknown hand, reads, in part: “I William H. Harrison, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas…do hereby certify that John A. Wiseman, before whom the foregoing deed was acknowledged, was at the time of taking the same, and now is an acting Justice of the Peace in the foresaid county.” Attractively suede matted and framed with a a gold-inlaid, sterling silver portrait plate issued in a limited edition by the Franklin Mint in the early-to-mid 1970s to an overall size of 33 x 20. A couple light vertical wrinkles passing through the end of signature, some scattered mild toning, and three small binding holes along hinge, otherwise fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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