September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
A 1658 dated document penned and signed by the first immigrant, who arrived in Boston in 1639 when the New England colony was in its infancy, Captain William Gerrish. The document talks about Gerrish's lack of knowledge regarding a parson: "This is to certify whom it may concern being Desired; That I know not the parson...". It appears that Gerrish was inquired about the parson in question and given his status as a Puritan and the context of the time (1658) when there was great difficulty among the military companies of Newbury, which was finally settled by the general court, who ordered 4 persons to be severely admonished and pay the several charges of their neighbors the last court, namely, 4 pounds, 8 shillings. The document is written in beautiful script with clear writing and signature. Obvious spotting with wear around the edges. Accompanied by a folder of research including a Gerrish family history which is addressed to Dr. John K. Lattimer, who once held this document in his collection. CONDITION: Good.
Item Dimensions: 11" X 8 - 1/2"
Paperwork
File of Research