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Lot #143
David Provost Document Signed

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Description

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.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #680 - Ended December 06, 2023





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