1829 Letter/witness written by Peter Bull about Richard Jerrard & William Bull Patent
Entry/Object ID
002628
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Richard Gerrard, Peter Bull
Scope and Content
This is a transcription of the two-page historical document. It appears to be a formal certification (dated 1829) regarding the transfer of ancestral land records within the Bull family of Orange County, New York.
Document Page 1
Whereas it has been customary for a long time past among civilized nations to grant certain portions of their territory to certain individuals their heirs and assigns. And whereas in pursuance of said custom George 3rd King of Great Brittain &c. by his representatives Wm. Burnet Captn. General Governor &c. of the province of New York & Archd. Kennedy Collector &c. Cadwallader Colden Surveyor General of sd. province—did grant by Letters patent bearing date August 10th 1723 unto Richard Gerrard & Wm. Bull 2600 acres lying in the County of Orange. And it being necessary to preserve said writings for the benefit of all concerned and Peter Bull grandson of said Wm. Bull having said writings & others concerning said Wm. Bull & his heirs, and the said Peter Bull being now more than 80 years of age, believing it to be proper to deposit them with some younger branch of said family, and Ebenezar Bull great grandson of said Wm. now living on said premises & in the mansion house built by said Wm. Bull—do certify that I have received of the said Peter Bull the following writings viz.
The Patent granted to Richard Gerrard & Wm. Bull
Certificate of said patent
A receipt for Quit rents in full forever
A deed from Richard Gerrard to Wm. Bull
The account of fees to Secretarys office for Patent &c.
The Probate of Wm. Bulls will
The Inventory of the goods & chattles of Wm. Bull
Document Page 2
Orange County
State of New York
On the Eleventh day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine before me John Hallock Jun one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County personally appeared the within named A. M. Coit to me known to be the person who signed the within Indenture and acknowledged that he signed sealed and delivered the same for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.
All of which I do certify.
John Hallock Jun
