Bill of sale: A,D,S., Frederick County, Maryland, 1774

Bill of sale: A,D,S., Frederick County, Maryland, 1774

Frederick Co., Maryland 1774

[2] p. ; 32 cm. (fol.)

MSS L1988.190.294

At head of title: Maryland, Frederick County|"Know all men by these presents that I John Nicholls of the county and province aforesaid ... in consideration of ninety five pounds current money ... paid by Simon Nicholls and Thomas Nicholls ... have sold ... and delivered ... the following goods and chattles ...."|Lists household goods such as furniture, pots, and dishes; and livestock such as horses, cows, hogs, and sheep.|"The above mentioned good and chattles to and for ... the said Simon Nicholls and Thomas Nicholls ... and I the said John Nicholls do by this presents warrant and defend the said ... goods and chattles above mentioned ...."|Signed and sealed in presence of T Sprigg Wootton [and] William Deakins Jun.r|On verso: Fred.k County ... April 11th 1774 - Came John Nicholls before us two of the Lord proprietors Justices for the county aforesaid and acknowleged the within instrument ... to be his act and deed and the good & chattles therein mentioned to be the right and estate of Simon Nicholls & Thomas Nicholls, their heirs & assigns forever [signed] T Sprigg Wootton [and] William Deakins Jun.r|Docketed on verso: John Nicholls / to / Simon Nicholls / and / Thomas Nicholls Bill of sale / Received the 9th day of / May 1774 ... [signed] B Dulany Clk |Browned and chipped

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