Archives International Auctions Auction 89 Part 2 November 21, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 89 part 2 80 November 21, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com New York 478 478 Colonial New York, 1784, Handwritten Receipt Mentioning John Suffern and New Emission Money New York, 1784. Handwritten Payment Receipt Issued to John M. Vickar (or Vickers, spelling varies from front to back), received of John Suffern, the sum of 173 Pounds, 10 Shillings, and 8 Pence “in a Loan Office Certificate & New Emission Money, which is in full of all Demands with the Estate of the late Arch. M. Vickar Deceas’d.” Signed by John M. Vickar’s signature at center right. Fine-VF condition with some toning and few ink stains, still in great condition for its age. The village of Suffern was founded in 1796. John Suffern, first Rockland County judge, 1798-1806, settled near the base of the Ramapo Mountains in 1773, and called the place New Antrim, after his home in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. New Antrim’s location was considered strategically important in the Revolutionary War because it was at an important crossroads near Ramapo Pass. General George Washington and other important military leaders used John Suffern’s home as headquarters when they were in the area. The White Marsh mentioned in this piece may be related to the Battle of White Marsh (or Battle of Edge Hill), which was a battle of the Philadelphia campaign of the American Revolutionary War fought December 5-8, 1777, in the area surrounding Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania. The battle, which took the form of a series of skirmish actions, was the last major engagement of 1777 between British and American forces. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-280 Pennsylvania 479 479 Apprenticeship Indenture Document, 1789 Signed by Justice Isaac Howell Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1789. Issued Indenture certifying that Ann M. Wohler “voluntarily, and of her own free Will and Accord, put herself Apprentice to Hannah Burgess,” for a term of three years. The document then describes and outlines the relationship between Apprentice and Mistress, asserting that the Apprentice “faithfully shall serve” her Mistress, “her Secrets keep, her lawful Commands every where readily obey.” The Apprentice will “not commit Fornication, nor contract Matrimony within the said Term. She shall not play at Cards, Dice, or any other unlawful Game,” among other stipulations. In turn, the Mistress “shall use the utmost of her Endeavour to teach” the Apprentice in the trade of “House Work.” Black text, names of Apprentice and Mistress may differ slightly due to handwriting legibility, also in black. Signed by the Mistress, Hannah Burgess at bottom right near seal, Signed by Isaac Howell as “one of the Justices for the County” at bottom left. Isaac Howell (1722- 1797) was a member of the Committee of Correspondence, and on July 15th, 1774 was a Deputy for the City and County of Philadelphia at the Provincial Meeting of Deputies. He was also authorized by the Continental Congress to sign and number bills of credit to the amount of $4 million. He served the public of Philadelphia as Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, Quarter Sessions, and the Orphan’s Court, and also served as Street Commissioner. Fine-VF condition with toning and archival repairs on back at center. Printed by Zachariah Paulson. Rare and unique piece of early American history. Est. $325-650