mid 18th to early 19th century, approximately 20 land grants or indentures, majority for North Carolina (one observed from Georgia), some with hand drawn maps attached, majority within 16 x 14 in., some folded; along with a dozen related period receipts and memoranda
Provenance: Private Collection
Note: This lot is ripe for further research if one can overlook some condition issues. A particular document included here bears the signature of Samuel Ashe, previous Governor of North Carolina and for whom 'Asheville' is named.
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ranging from moderate to heavy wear, up to and including tears, staining, toning, wrinkling, older repairs, heavy folds, and separations that may develop further from overall fragility, could benefit from professional conservation
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