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 COMMISSIONS 
 
 ISSUKD BY THE 
 
 Province of Pennsylvania 
 
 OFFICIAL PROCLAMATIONS. 
 
 VOLUME TVVTO. 
 
 l.DITED BT 
 sVILLIAM HENRY EGLE. M. D. 
 
 CLARENCE M. BUSCH. 
 
 STATE PRINTER OF PENNSYLVANIA. 
 
 1896. 
 
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 PROVIN'CIAL COALMISSIUNS, 
 
 BOND. SAMUEL MORRIS AND OTHERS TO KING GEORGE. 
 
 Know all men by these Presents that We, Samuel Morris, of 
 the City of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania. Es- 
 quire, Anthony Morris. Sr.. of the said City, Esquire, and Jo- 
 seph Morris, of the said City, Merchant, are held and firmly 
 bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by, tne 
 Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King. De- 
 fender of the Faith, &c.. in the sum of Two thousand Pounds, 
 current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sover- 
 eign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to which pay- 
 ^ Ia\ ment, well and truly to be made, We do bind ourselves and 
 
 each and every or any of us. for and in the whole, our and 
 each and every, or any of our Heirs, Executors and Adminis- 
 trators, respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by these 
 Presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the Fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the Twenty Sixth year of the Reign of our said I^rd 
 the King, and in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven 
 Hundred and Fifty Two. 
 The Condition of this obligation is such that whereas. 
 ^ the above bounden Samuel Morris, on the Second day 
 
 ' ■ of October. Instant, was elected Sheriff for the City and County 
 
 . ; of Philadelphia for ye ensuing year, by the Freemen of the 
 
 |- ^' said County, according to An Act of Assembly of this Prov- 
 
 ;■.' ince, passed in the Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, en- 
 
 [ tituled An Act for "Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coro- 
 
 ^ \ ners. as by a certain Indenture bearing date the Second day of 
 
 October Instant made, or mentioned to be made, between 
 I Thomas James, Coroner of the City and County of Philadelphia 
 
 of the one part, and George Shutz, Jacob Coleman. Isaac Aus- 
 tin. Thomas Evans. George Widaer. Richard Mather. Joseph 
 < Williams. Joseph Richardson. Samuel Smith. John Pole. John 
 
 Armitt and Thomas Boude, Gentlemen. Freeholders of the said 
 . ' l-9-3d Ser. 
 
2 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 r 
 City and County of the other part, Relation being thereunto 
 had appears. Now, if the said Samuel Morris, by himself or 
 his lawful Deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his 
 duty and trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereuuio 
 lawfully and thoroughly qualitied, according to the Teaor o; 
 the Affirmation which he shall make for the due execuaon of 
 his said office of Sheriff, then this present Obligation to be void 
 and of no effect, or else to be and remain in full force and 
 virtue, to the Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Ac: men- 
 tioned and appointed, and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose 
 whatsoever. 
 
 SAMUEL MORRIS. Sheriff, [Seal.] 
 ANTHONY MORRIS, [Seal.] 
 
 JOSEPH MORRIS, [Seal. J 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 SEPT. ROBINSON. 
 JOSL\H JACKSON. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Fourth day of 
 October. 1752, before me. 
 
 SEPT. ROBINSON. jSeal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 23rd October, 1752.] 
 
 BOND. BENJAMIN LIGHTFOOT AND OTHERS TO KING 
 GEORGE. 
 
 Know all men by these Presents that we. Benjamin Lighi- 
 foo:. of Maiden Creek Township, in the County of Berks, in 
 the Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, William Bird, of Rob- 
 inson Township, in the said County. Esquire, and Francis 
 Parvin. of Maiden Creek Township aforesaid, in the said 
 County. Esquire, are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign 
 Lord, George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith. &c., in the 
 sum of Three Hundred pounds current money of Pennsylvania, 
 to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or 
 'Successors, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we 
 do bind ourselves, each and every or any of our Heirs. Execu- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 3 
 
 tors or Administrators respectively, jointly and severally, 
 firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our cSeals, Dated the 
 Fifth day of October, in the Twenty-Sixth year of the Reign of 
 om" said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord One Thou- 
 sand Seven Hundred and Fifty Two. 
 
 The conditio.i of this obligation is such that wnereas, the 
 above bounden Benjamin Lightfoot, on the Second day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Berks 
 for the ensuing year by the f^reemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the 
 Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled An Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the Second day of October Instant 
 made or mentioned to be made between Francis Morgan. Dep- 
 uty Coroner of the County of Berks of the one part, and Joseph 
 Millard, Nathan Evans, Evan Hughes, Peter Sneiden, John 
 Harrison, Samuel Lee, William Piezer. David Eley and Peter 
 Weidner, Freeholders of the said County, of the other part. Re- 
 lation being thereunto had appears. Now, if the said Benjamin 
 Lightfoot, by himself or his lawful Deputy, shall and do well 
 and truly perform his duty and trust in the said office of Sher- 
 iff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according 
 to the Tenor of the Affirmation which he shall make for the 
 due execution of his said office as Sheriff, then this Present 
 Obligation to be void and of no effect, or else to be and remain 
 in full force and virtue, to the Uses. Intents and Purposes in 
 the said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use, 
 Intent or Purpose -whatsoever. 
 
 BENJAMIN LIGHTFOOT, [Seal.] 
 WILLIAM BIRD. fSeal.] 
 
 FRANCIS PARVIN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of L's, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 JOSIAH JACKv=^N. 
 WILLIAM BODDINGTON. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Fifth day of 
 
 October. 1732. before me, 
 
 CALEB COWPLAND. [Seal.] 
 
 ■"Recorded ve 23rd October. 1752.] 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 BOND, WILLIAM YEARDLEY AND OTHERS TO KING 
 GEORGE. 
 
 Know all men bj- these Presents that We, William Yardley. 
 of Lower Makefield, in the County of Bucks, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire. Evan Jones, of Northampton, in the 
 said County of Bucks, Yeoman, and Richard Yardley, of the 
 same place, Yeoman, are held and firmly bound unto our Sov- 
 ereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great 
 Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c., 
 in the sum of Six hundred pounds, current money of Pennsyl- 
 vania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his 
 Heirs or 'Successors, to which payment, well and truly to be 
 made, we do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for 
 and in the whole, our each and every or any of our Heirs, 
 Executors or Administrators respectively, jointly and Sever- 
 ally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated 
 the Fourth day of October, in the Twenty-iSixth year of the 
 Reign of our said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord 
 One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Two. 
 
 The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 a'bove bounden William Yardley, on the Second Day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Bucks for the 
 ensuing year by the Freemen of the said county, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the Fourth 
 year of the reign of Queen Ann, entituled An Act for Regulat- 
 ing Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Inden- 
 ture bearing date the Second day of October Instant, made 
 or mentioned to be made between William Smith, Coroner of 
 the said County of Bucks, of the one part, and Alexander 
 Greydon. Isaac Fell, John Strickland, Richard Yardley, John 
 Kelley and Thomas Christy, Freeholders of the County afore- 
 said, of the other part. Relation being thereunto had appears. 
 Now, if the said William Yardley, by himself, or his lawful 
 Deputy, shall a.nd do well and truly perform his duty and 
 trust in the said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the affirmation which he 
 shall make for the due execution of the said office, then this 
 present obligation to be void and of no effect, or else to be 
 and remain in full force and virtue, to the Uses. Intents and 
 Purposes in the said Act mentioned or appointed, and to no 
 other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 WILLIAM YEARDLEY. [Seal.] 
 EVAX JONES. [Seal.l 
 
 RICHARD YEARDLEY. [Seal.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 5 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEX. 
 WILLIAM BODDINGTON, 
 DAVID GLADDING. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Fourth Day 
 of October, 1752, before me. 
 
 WILLIAM ALLEX. [L. 3.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 24th October, 17.52.] 
 
 BOXD WILLIAM CRAIG AXD OTHERS TO KIXG GEORGE. 
 
 Know all men by these Presents that we, William Craig, of 
 Aliens Town, in ye County of Northampton, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire. Samuel Depui, of Lower Smithfield, 
 in the said County of Northampton, Gent., and Robert Gregg, 
 of Aliens Town, aforesaid. Yeoman, are held and firmly bound 
 unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of 
 God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender 
 of the Faith, &c., in the sum of Three Hundred Pounds, Cur- 
 rent money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign 
 Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to which payment, 
 well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves and every or 
 any of us. for and in the whole, our, each and every or any of 
 our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, respectively, jointly 
 and severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals, 
 Dated the Sixth day of October, in the twenty-sixth year of 
 the Reign of our said Lord the King, and in the year of Our 
 Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Two. 
 
 The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 above bounden William Craig, on the Second day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Northampton 
 for the ensuing vear by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed the 
 Fourth rear of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled An Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture bearing date the Second day of October instant 
 
6 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 made, or mentioned to be made, between Joseph Hart, Es- 
 quire, Sheriff of the County of Bucks, in the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania, of the one part, and William Parsons, James Rawl- 
 ston, Ludwig Clutts, Jessey Faukuer, Charles Broadhead and 
 Thomas Sylleman, Freeholders of the County of Northampton, 
 in the aforesaid Province, of the other part, Relation being 
 thereunto had appears. Now, if the said William Craig, by 
 himself or his lawful Deputy, shall and do well and truly per- 
 form his duty and trust in the said office of Sheriff, when 
 thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the 
 Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for the due exe- 
 cution of his said office as Sheriff, then this present obligation 
 to be void and of no effect, or else to be and remain in full 
 force and virtue, to the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the 
 said act mentioned and appointed, and to no other use, Intent 
 or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 W'lLLIAM CRAIG, [Seal.] 
 SAMUEL DEPin, [Seal.] 
 
 his 
 ROBERT X GREG. [Seal.] 
 mark. 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 JQSIAH JACKSON, 
 WILLIAM BODDINGTON. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Sixth day of 
 October, 1752, before me, 
 
 ■^^LL ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded 1st 9mo. 1752.] 
 
 BOND JOHN ADLI'M AND OTHERS TO KING GEORGE. 
 
 Know all men by these Presents that we, John Adlum, of the 
 town of York, in the County of York, in the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania, Esquire. Hance Hamilton, of Cumberland Township, 
 in the said County of York. Esquire, and John Hamilton, of 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIOXS. 7 
 
 Mount Pleasant Township, in the said County, Merchant, are 
 held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord (ieorge the 
 Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ire- 
 land King, Defender of the Faith, &c., in ye sum of Six Hun- 
 dred Pounds, current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our 
 said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to 
 which payment, -well and truly to be made, we do bind our- 
 selves, each aud every, or any of us, for and in the whole, our, 
 each and every, or any of our Heirs, Executors and Adminis- 
 trators respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by these 
 Presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the Seventh day of 
 October, in the Twenty Sixth year of the Reign of our said 
 Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one Thousand 
 Seven Hundred and Fifty Two. 
 
 The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 above bounden John Adlum, on the Second day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of York for the 
 ensuing .year, by the Freemen of the said County, according 
 to a.T Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the Fourth 
 year of the reign of Queen Ann, entituled An Act for Regulat- 
 ing Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain In- 
 denture, bearing date the Second day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Hance Hamilton. Esquire, 
 High Sheriff of the County of York, in the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania, of the one part, and William Willis. Abraham Sell, 
 Samuel Hendricks. Archibald :McGrew, Edward How and Abra- 
 ham Houswort, Freeholders of the County aforesaid of the 
 other part. Relation being thereunto had appears. Now, if the 
 said John Adlum, by himself or his lawful Deputy, shall and 
 do well and truly perform his duty and trust in the said office 
 of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, 
 according to the Tenor of the Affirmation -which he shall make 
 for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff then this 
 present obligation to be void and of no effect, or else to be and 
 remain in full force and virtue, to the Uses, Intents and Pur- 
 pose.^ in the said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no 
 other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN ADLUM. [Seal.] 
 
 HANCE HA:\nLTON. [Seal.] 
 .TOHN HA:MILT0N. fSeal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 JOSTAH JACKSON. 
 WILLIAM BODDINGTON. 
 
8 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, ye Seventh day of 
 October, 1752. before me. 
 
 WILLIAM ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 29th December, 1752.] 
 
 BOND THOMAS SMITH AND OTHERS TO KING GEORGE. 
 
 Know all men by these Presents that we, Thomas Smith, of 
 Martick Township, in the County of Lancaster, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania. Esquire, Caleb Worley, of Sadsbury Town- 
 ship, in the said County of Lancaster, Innholder, and John 
 Dougharty. of the Borough of Lancaster, Joiner, are held and 
 firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by 
 the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, 
 Defender of the Faith. «S:c., in the sum of Six hundred pounds 
 current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sover- 
 eign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to which pay- 
 ment, well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each 
 and every, or any of us, for and in the whole, our, each 
 and every, or any of our Heirs, Executors or Administrators, 
 respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents, 
 Sealed with our Seals, Dated the Sixth day of October, in the 
 Twenty-Sixth year of the reign of our said Lord the King, and 
 in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and 
 Fifty-Two. 
 
 The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 above bounden Thomas Smith, on the Second day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen o^ the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture bearing date the Second day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Robert Stewart, Esquire, 
 High Sheriff of the said County of Lancaster, of the one part, 
 and James Webb. Robert Allison. William Downing. Robert 
 Thompson. .Joshua Anderson and Edward Barwick. Gentle- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 9 
 
 men. Freeholders in the said county of the other pan. Relation 
 being thereunto had appears. Xow. if the said Thomas Smith, 
 by himself or his lawful Deputy shall and do well and truly 
 perform his duty and trust in the said office of sheriff, when 
 thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the 
 Tenour of the Affirmation which he shall make for the due 
 execution of his said Office of Sheriff, then this present obli- 
 gation to be void and of no effect, or else to be and remain in 
 full force and virtue, to the Uses. Intents and Purposes of the 
 said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use. In- 
 tent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 THOMAS SMITH. [Seal.] 
 CAbEB WORLEY. ISeal.l 
 JOHN DOUG-HARTY. [Seal.] 
 
 'Sealed and Delivered in presence of us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 J05IAH JACKSON. 
 WILLIAM BODDINGTON. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged a: Philadelphia, the Sixth day of 
 
 October, 1752, before me. 
 
 WHvLIAM ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded 29th day of December. 1752.] 
 
 BOND ISAAC PDAR30N TO THE KING. 
 
 Know all men by these Presents that we. Isaac Pearson, of 
 Darby, in the County of Chester, in the Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania, Esquire, Thomas Pearson, of Darby, in the County of 
 Chester, Mechanic, and Richard Lloyd, of the same place. Mil- 
 ler, are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George 
 the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. France 
 and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. &c.. in the sum of 
 Six Hundred pounds, current money of Pennsylvania, to be 
 paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Suc- 
 cessors, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we do 
 
10 PROVI-N'CIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for and in the 
 whole, our, each and every or any of our Heirs, executors or 
 Administrators respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by 
 these Presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the Fourth day 
 of October, in the Twenty Sixth year of the Reign of our said 
 J.ord the King, and in the year of our LfOrd One Thousand 
 Seven Hundred and Fifty-Two. 
 
 The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 above bounden Isaac Pearson, on the Second day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff of the said County of Chester for 
 the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, accord- 
 ing to an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the 
 Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entitled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture bearing date the Second day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Joshua Thomas. Coroner of 
 the said County of Chester, of the one part, and Joseph* Ash- 
 bridge, Isaac Howell, John Lewis, James Clinton, John Mor- 
 ton and George Miller, Freeholders and inhabitants of the 
 said County of Chester, of the other part. Relation being 
 thereunto had appears. Now. if the said Isaac Pearson, by 
 himself or his lawful Deputy shall and do well and truly per- 
 form his duty and trust in the said .office of Sheriff, when 
 thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the 
 Tenor of the Affirmation which he shall make for the due exe- 
 cution of his office of Sheriff. Then this present obligation to 
 be void and of no effect, or else to be and remain in full force 
 and virtue to the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the said Act 
 mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Pur- 
 pose whatsoever. 
 
 ISAAC PEARSiON. [Seal.] 
 THOMAS PEARSON, fSeal.] 
 RICHARD LLOYD. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us. the names (and 
 Joseph Ashbridge. Isaac Howell. John Lewis") being first inter- 
 lined. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 JOSI.\iH .TACK90N. 
 WILLIAM BODDINCrTON. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Fourth day 
 of October. 1752. before me, 
 
 WILLIAM ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded 30th December. 1752.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMlSSIOX;f. 11 
 
 BOND EZEKIBL DUNNING AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 Know all men by these Presents that we. Ezekiel Dunning, o: 
 West Pennsbury Township, in the County of Cumberland, ir. 
 the Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire. Thomas Wilson, o: 
 Middletown Township, in the said County of Cumberland, 
 Esquire, Samuel McFarren, of Antrim Township, in the said 
 County, Carpenter, and John Misshartt. of Gilford Township, 
 in the said County, Yeoman, are held and firmly bound unto 
 our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of 
 Great Britain, France & Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, 
 and so forth, in the sum of Six hundred Pounds, Current 
 money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign 
 Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors. To which payment, 
 ■well and truly to be made. We do bind ourselves, each and 
 every or any of us, for and in the whole, our. each and every or 
 any of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, respectively, 
 jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our 
 seals, dated the ninth day of October, in the Twenty Sixth 
 year of the reign of our said Lord the King, and in the year of 
 our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Fifty-two. 
 
 THE condition of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 above bounden Ezekiel Dunning, on the Second day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Cumber- 
 land for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, 
 according to an act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. Entituled An Act for 
 Regulating the elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a 
 Certain Indenture, bearing date the Second day of October, 
 Instant, made or mentioned to be made between Tobias Hen- 
 dricks. Coroner of the County of Cumberland, of the one Pan, 
 and Samuel Smith, William Allison, John Miller, John Smith. 
 William Buchanan and William Blyth, Gentlemen, Freeholders 
 of the said County, of the other Part. Relation being thereunto 
 had appears. Now. if the said Ezekiel Dunning, by himself or 
 his lawful deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his 
 duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto 
 lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenour of 
 the affirmation which he shall make for the due execution or 
 his said office of Sheriff, then this Present Obligation to b? 
 void and of no effect, or else to be and remain in full Force 
 and Virtue, to the Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act 
 
12 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 mentioned and Appointed, and to no otiier use. Inceni or Pur- 
 pose whatsoever. 
 
 EZEKIEL DUNNING. [Seal.] 
 THOML\S WlbLSON, [Seal.] 
 9A:\TUEL McFARRAN. [Seal.] 
 JOHN MISHERT. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 JOSIAH JACKSON, 
 WM. BODDINGTON. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Ninth day of 
 October. 1752, before me. 
 
 WM. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded 30th December. 1752.] 
 
 RICHARD HOCKLEY AND EDMUND PHYSICK TO BE RE- 
 CEIVERS GENERAL. 
 
 THOMAS PBNN and RICHARD PENN. Esquires. True and 
 Absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Penns.vlvania and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware. To all unto whom these Presents shall come, 
 GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, in and by an act of Assembly of the said Prov- 
 ince made in the Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. En- 
 tituled An act for ye more Easy and effectual collecting of the 
 Proprietaries Quit Rents. It is enacted th k t^ere shall be al- 
 ways in this Province a Receiver General appDinted by the 
 Proprietary, his Heirs and Assigns, who shall hold an office 
 which shall be called the Receiver General's office for Penn- 
 sylvania, and by himself or deputies or other Persons to be 
 appointed by the Proprietary, his Heirs or Assigns, shall col- 
 lect and Receive all Quit Rents due for the Lands in this 
 Province, and who, in and by the said Act are armed with 
 divers powers and authorities for the better enabling him 
 
PROVINCIAL CU.M-MlSSli'XS. lo 
 
 and them so appointed to receive, levy and recover tlie same, 
 as in and by ttie said act may more fully and at large appear. 
 And Whereas, we did, in Pursuance of the said recited Act of 
 Assembly, by our Commission of the Eighteenth Day of Au- 
 gust, one Thousand Seven hundred and f'orty-one, under the 
 Great Seal of our said Province, Constitute and appoint James 
 Steel and Lynford Lardner. of the City of Philadelphia, gen- 
 tlemen, jointly and severally, and the survivor of them, to be 
 General Receiver of the said Province, And Whereas, the said 
 James Steel is since deceased and the said Lynford Lardner 
 being desirous to relinquish and resign the said office of Re- 
 ceiver General, hath now surrendered up to Us, the said re- 
 cited Commission, to be Cancelled. NOW. Know ye. that We. 
 reposing special Trust and Confidence in Richard Hockley and 
 Edmund Physick. both of the said City, Gentlemen, and in 
 their Integrity. Abilities and Diligence, have nominated, con- 
 stituted and appointed, and by these Presents do nominate, 
 constitute and appoint them, the said Richard Hockley and 
 Edmund Physick, jointly and severally, and the Survivor of 
 them, to hold and execute the said office of General Receiver 
 of the said Province by the said Act directed to be appointed, 
 with all the Powers, and Advantages therein given or in any 
 wise appurtenant to the said office, and also to hold and exe- 
 cute the office of Receiver General of the Counties of New 
 Castle, Kent and Sussex upon Delaware. Giving and by these 
 Presents Granting unto the said Richard Hockley and Ed- 
 mund Physick. or either of them. Jointly and Severally and 
 the Survivor of them, full Power and Authority for Us in our 
 Name, and to our Use, to Ask, Demand. Sue for. Levy, Re- 
 cover and Receive of all the Rangers. Ste-wards, Bailiffs. Col- 
 lectors. Receivers, Farmers, Tenants and other Occupiers of 
 any, the Lands, Tenements and Hereditaments within the said 
 Province and Counties, and all other Person and Person? what- 
 soever whom it doth or may concern, all Rents. Quit Rents. 
 Services, Arrearages of Rents and Services. Profits, Perquis- 
 ites, Issues, Fines. Forfeitures, Debts. Duties. Sum and Sums of 
 Money, Goods and all other Effects, Claims and Demands what- 
 soever now due or hereafter to grow due, or accruing or be- 
 longing to us within the said Province and Counties or else- 
 w-here in America, upon any account or by any Ways or 
 Means whatsoever or howsoever, and on nonpayment thereof, 
 or any part thereof, from time to time, to sue. Distrain. Avow 
 or Make Cognizance, and to sell and dispose of all such Dis- 
 ire.'^s and Distresses, according to Law. And also to commence 
 and Prosecute any Suit or Suits. Action or Actions, as well 
 
1-i PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Real. Personal as Mix'i, for any Debt, Duty, Matter, Cause or 
 Tiling whatsoever to us belonging, or that may be demanded 
 by us in any Court of Record or in any other Court or Place 
 whatsoever, and tae same suits to Prosecute, to follow or to 
 discontinue, or become non-suit, or to dismiss the same. And 
 also to take and Use all lawful Ways, Courses, Means and 
 Remedies for the better getting. Recovering or Receiving the 
 Premises or any Part thereof, and acquittances, Releases or 
 o'.her sufficient Discharges to sign, Seal and Execute from 
 Time to Time, as shall be requisite and necessary, in and about 
 the Premises and the Dependencies whereof, and also from 
 Time to Time to account and bring to a Reckoning and to 
 Adjust, State and Settle all Accounts with all and every, the 
 Collectors, Bailiffs, Stewards and Receivers, Farmers and 
 Tenants, and with all and every Person and Persons 
 concerned, and at any time hereafter to be con- 
 cerned in the Premises or any part thereof. And to 
 receive what shall be due thereupon. And with full Power 
 to make and appoint deputies or Substitutes under them from 
 Time to Time, as the said Act directs for the Collecting, Re- 
 ceiving and Recovering our Quit Rents within the said Prov- 
 ince and Counties and the same at Pleasure to revoke. AND 
 Generally to do, execute, prosecute and perform all other mat- 
 ters and things in and to the Premises or any part thereof 
 requisite and necessary, as fully and effectually as We our- 
 selves or either of us might or could do if personally present, 
 And We do hereby ratify, confirm and allow for good, valid 
 and effectual all and whatsoever the said Richard Hockley 
 and Edmund Physick, Jointly or Severally, and the Survivor 
 of them, their or either of their deputies or Substitutes shall 
 legally do or procure to be done, in and touching the Premises, 
 Provided always that this, our Commission, shall continue in 
 Force only during our Pleasure, and till the same shall be 
 further known herein and no longer. 
 
 In Witness whereof, James Hamilton. Esquire. Lieutenant 
 Governor of rhe said Province, by virtue of certain Powers and 
 authorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by us, 
 hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the Great Seal of the 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. At Philadelphia, this 
 First day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand 
 sevei hundred and Fifty-Three, the Twenty-Sixth year of the 
 Reign of King George the Second over Great Britain. &c., and 
 the Twenty-Fifth year of our Government. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.] 
 [Recorded the 15th day of January. 1753.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 15 
 
 RICHARD HOCKLEY FOR KEEPER OF THE GREAT SEAL. 
 
 IHOMAS PENN aud RICHARD PEXX, Esquiics, True aud 
 Absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Caiei' or ihe Province 
 or Pen::sylvania aud Counties of New Castle, Kent and Susse>; 
 on Delaware, To RICHARD HOCKLEY, oi trie city o: Pnili- 
 delphia, Esquire. Greeting: 
 
 Wiiereas, by our commissio.! of tiie Twelfth day of Decem- 
 ber, One Tiiousand Seve.a iiundred and Forty-Six, under ttie 
 Great Seal of our said Province, We did constitute and ap- 
 point Lynford Lardner. of the said city of Philadelphia, Es- 
 quire, Keeper of our Great Seal for the said Province, and, tne 
 said Lynford Lardner, being desirous to relinquish aad resign 
 the said office of keeper of our Great Seal for our said Prov- 
 ince, hath now surrendered up to Us the said recited Commis- 
 sion to be Cancelled. NOW, Know that, reposing special trust 
 and confidence in your ability, care. Prudence and Integrity, 
 We do, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you. the said 
 Richard Hockley, to be keeper of our Great Seal for the said 
 Province of Penn.?ylvania. Impowering and requiring you. the 
 said seal in your Custody safely to keep, and the same to 
 affix to such Publick Laws. Letters, Patents. Commissions, 
 Charters. Grants or other writings concerning or any wise 
 relating to the Admi.iistration of the Government of the said 
 Province, proper for the said seal, containing or Purporting 
 any Gift, Grant. Conveyance. Transference, Exchange. Release. 
 Quit Claim, Confirmation. Demise of any Messuages, Lands, 
 Tenements or Hereditaments subscribed by Us. or our Com- 
 missioner of Property for the time being for the said Province 
 and Counties or either of them, for which you shall first have 
 our warrant or Order, or the Warrant or Order of our said Com- 
 missioner, and to no other. And we do hereby grant and give 
 unto you. the said Richard Hockley, the said office of Keeper 
 of the Great Seal, Together with all the Fees, Perquisites and 
 Emoluments whatsoever of. in, by or by reason of the said 
 office jointly arising or thereunto lawfully belonging or here- 
 after to belone. To have, hold and Enjoy the said office of 
 Keeper of the Great Seal and all the Fees and Profits thereof, 
 as aforesaid, unto vou. the said Richard Hockley, during 
 pleasure. In Testimony whereof we have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness. .James Hamilton. Esquire. Lieutenant Governor and 
 Commander in Chief of the said Province and Counties. At 
 
IG PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Philadelphia, this First day of January, in the Twenty-Sixth 
 year of the Reign of his Majesty, King George ye Second over 
 Great Britain, and so forth, and in the year of Our Lord one 
 thousand seven hundred and Fifty-three. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded 16th January. 1753.] 
 
 EDWARD SHIPPEX, FOR PROTHONOTARY OF LANCAS- 
 TER COUNTY. 
 
 THOMAS PEN-N and RICHARD PENN, Esquires, True and 
 Absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 upon Delaware, TO EDWARD SHIPPEN, of the City of Phila- 
 delphia, in the Province aforesaid. Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 Know that, reposing special trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Knowledge, Care and Fidelity, We have ordained, 
 constituted and appointed and by these Presents do ordain, 
 constitute and appoint you, the said Edward Shippen to be 
 Prothonotary or Principal Clerk of the Court of Common 
 Pleas of and for the County of Lancaster, in the said Province, 
 giving hereby and granting unto you full power and authority 
 to execute the said office of Prothonotary or Principal Clerk 
 of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Lancaster 
 aforesaid, in all the Several Parts and Branches thereof, and 
 the keeping of all Records, Books and Writings whatsoever to 
 the said office belonging, To hold, exercise & enjoy ye said 
 office, with all Fees, Profits, Perquisites, Emoluments and 
 Advantages from thence lawfully arising or thereunto of 
 Right in any wise appertaining during our pleasure. 
 
 Witness, James Hamilton, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who (by virtue of certain powers and au- 
 thorities to him for this Purpose, inter alia, granted) hath here- 
 unto set his Hand and caused the Great Seal of the said Prov- 
 ince to be hereunto affixed. At Philadelphia, this twenty-eighth 
 dav of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMlSSIOXy. 17 
 
 (ired and Fifty-three, the twenty-sixth year of the Reign of 
 King George the Second over Great Britain, fcc. and the 
 Thirty-fifth year of our Government. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.] 
 
 IRecordea the 9th day of April, 1753.] 
 
 LDWARD SHIPPEN FOR CLERK OF YE ORPHANS' COURT 
 
 THOMAS PE^s;n and RICHARD PENN, Esquires, True and 
 Absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware, TO EDWARD SHIPPEN, of the City of Phila- 
 delphia, in the Province aforesaid, GREETING: 
 
 Know that, reposing special trust and confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Prudence and Ability, We have constituted and ap- 
 pointed, and by these Presents do constitute and appoint you, 
 the said Edward Shippen, to be Clerk or Register of the Or- 
 phans' Court for the County of Lancaster, in the said Province. 
 To have, hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, iu all the 
 parts and branches thereof, and to receive and take all Fees. 
 Profits, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages to the said 
 office in any -wise belonging, or thereunto of right appertain- 
 ing during our Pleasure. 
 
 Witness. James Hamilton, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who (by virtue of Certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this Purpose, inter alia, by us granted) 
 hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the Great Seal of the 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. At Philadelphia, this 
 twenty-eighth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thou- 
 sand Seven hundred and Fifty three, the twenty sixth year of 
 the Reign of King George the Second over Great Britain. &c.. 
 and the thirty fifth year of our government. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 0th day of April. 1753.] 
 2-9-3d S€r. 
 
IS PROVINCIAL COMMISSIOXS. 
 
 EDWARD 3HIPPBN FOR RECORDER OF DEEDS. 
 
 THOMAS PEXN and RICHARD PENX, Esquires, True and 
 Absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Cnief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware, TO EOWARD SHIPPEN, of tue City of Pnila- 
 delpnia, in tne Province atoresaid, Esq., GREETING: 
 
 K-iow mat, reposing special trust and confidence in your 
 Prudence, Integrity and Ability, we have constituied and ap- 
 pointed, and by these Prese::is -do constitute and appoint you, 
 the said Edward Shippen, to be Recorder of Deeds in & for 
 the County of Lancaster, in the said Province, and we do 
 hereby authorize you to receive and take into your Custody 
 all Records, Books and otner papers belonging lo the office for 
 Recording of Deeds of & for the said County of Lancaster, to 
 be oy you safely Kept auriUg tne lorce oi tnis «..ommissio.., 
 and CO do and execute all and every such Acts and Things as 
 are requisite and necessary for discharging tne said office fully 
 and effectually, according to the laws of the said Province. To 
 hold and enjoy the said office for Recording of Deeds in and 
 for the County of Lancaster aforesaid, unto you, the said Ed- 
 ward Shippen, with all the Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and 
 Advantages unto the said office usually belonging or thereunto 
 of Right in any wise appertaining, during our Pleasure. 
 
 Witness, James Hamilton, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who (by virtue of certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, by us granted;, 
 hath hereunto set his Hand, and Caused the Great Seal of the 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. At Philadelphia, this 
 Twenty Eighth day of March, in the year of our Lord One 
 Thousand Seven hundred and fifty-three, the Twenty Sixth 
 year of the Reign of King George the Second over Great Brit- 
 ain, &c., and the Thirty-fifth year of our Government. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 9th day of April. 1753.] 
 
PROvixciAL co:mmissioxs. 19 
 
 EDWARD SHIPPEN'. SEXR. FOR CLERK OF YE PEACE 
 AND QUARTER SESSIONS. 
 
 THOMAS PEX'N and RICH'ARD PEXN, Esquires, True and 
 Absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Cniel" of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware, To Edward Shippen, Seu'r, of the City of Phila- 
 delpnia, in the said Province, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 Reposing special Trust and Conlidence iu your Fidelity, 
 Knowledge and Ability, we have made, constituted, commis- 
 sioned and appointed, and by these Presents do make, consti- 
 tute, commission and appoint you, the said Edward Snippen, 
 to be clerk of the Peace and of the Quarter Sessions of and for 
 the County of Lancaster, in the Province aforesaid, and do 
 grant unto you, the said office of Clerk of the Peace, with all 
 Benefits, Emoluments and Advantages thereunto incident and 
 appertaining, aud the keeping of all Records, Rolls, Registers, 
 Books, Entries, Papers and Writings whatsoever to tne said 
 office belonging, with Power to take and receive all Fees, Per- 
 quisites and Profits from the said office lawfully arising or 
 thereunto belonging, to have, hold and enjoy the said office, ac- 
 cording to the laws and Usage of the said Province. 
 
 Witness, James Hamilton, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who (by virtue of certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to hira for this purpose, inter alia, by us granted) 
 hath hereunto set his Hand and Caused the Great Seal of the 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. At Philadelphia, this 
 Nineteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand 
 Seven hundred and Fifty-three, the twenty-sixth year of the 
 Reign of King George the Second over Great Britain, <S'.c.. and 
 the thirty-fifth year of our Government. 
 
 JAMBS HA^nLTON. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 23rd Day of April. 1753.] 
 
20 PROVINX'IAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 CHARTER G'RAXTED TO THOMAS LAWRENCE AND 
 OTHERS TO BE TRUSTEES OF THE ACADEMY. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PEXN, Esquires, true aud 
 absolute Proprietaries aud Governors in Ciiief of tiie Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent aud Sussex 
 on Delaware, To all persons to whom these Presents shall 
 come, Greeting: 
 
 Whereas, the well being of a society depends on the educa- 
 tion of their Youth, as well as in Great Measure the Eternal 
 welfare of every Individual by impressing on their tender 
 minds Principals of Morality and Religion, instructing tnem 
 in the several dutys they owe to the society in which they 
 live and one towards another, giving them the knowledge of 
 Languages and other Pares of useful Learning necessary 
 thereto, in order to render them Serviceable in the several 
 Publick Stations to which they may be called, and, whereas, it 
 hath been represented to Us, by Thomas Lawrence, William 
 Allen, John Inglis, Tench Francis, William Masters, Lloyd 
 Zachary, Samuel McCall. Jun'r, Joseph Turner, Benjamin 
 Franklin, Thomas Leech. William Shippen, Robert Strettle, 
 Philip Syng, Charles Willing, Phineas Bond, Richard Peters, 
 Abraham Taylor, Thomas Bond, Joshua Maddox, William 
 Plumstead, Thomas White, William Coleman, Isaac Norris 
 and Thomas Cadwalader, of the city of Philadelphia, gentle- 
 men, that for the erecting, establishing and maintaining a 
 Academy within our said city, as well to instruct youth for 
 reward, as poor children, whose indigent & helpless circum- 
 stances demand the charity of the opulent part of mankind, 
 several benevolent & charitable persons have generously paid 
 and by subscriptions promised hereafter to Pay into their Hand 
 as Trustees, for the Use of the said Academy, divers sums of 
 money, which sums already paid they, the said Trustees, have 
 expended in the Purchase of Lands, well situated, and a Build- 
 ing Commodious for the Uses aforesaid within our said city 
 in maintaining an academy there as well for the Instruction of 
 Poor Children on Charity, as others whose circumstances have 
 enabled them to pay for their learning, for some time past. & 
 in furnishing the said Academy with Books, Maps, Mathe- 
 matical Instruments & other necessaries of general use therein, 
 according to the Intentions of the Donors, and Whereas, the 
 said Trustees, to facilitate the progress of so good a work & 
 
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 to Perfect & Perpetuate the same, have humbly besought us lo 
 incorporate them and iheir successors. NOW, Know ye, that 
 We, favouring such Pious. Useful. Generous & Charitable De- 
 signs, hoping through the favour of Almighty God this Acad- 
 emy may prove a Nursery of Virtue & Wisdom, and that it 
 will produce men of dispositions and Capacities beneficial to 
 mankind in the various occupations of Life, but more particu- 
 larly suited to the Infant state of North America in General, 
 and for other Causes and Considerations Us hereto specially 
 moving, have granted, ordained. Declared, Constituted and 
 appointed, and by these Presents We do. for Us. our Heirs and 
 Successors. Grant. Ordain. Declare. Constitute and Appoint 
 that the said Thomas Lawrence. William Allen. John Inglis, 
 Tench Francis. William Masters. Lloyd Zachary. Samuel Mc- 
 Call. Jun'r. Joseph Turner. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Leech, 
 William Shippen. Robert Strettle. Philip Syng, Charles Will- 
 ing. Phineas Bond. Richard Peters. Abraham Taylor, Thomas 
 Bond, Joshua Maddox. William Plumsted. Thomas White. Wil- 
 liam Coleman, Isaac Norris & Thomas Cadwalader. and such 
 others as shall be from time to time chosen, nominated or 
 elected in their place, and stead, shall be one Community. Cor- 
 poration and Body Politick, to have continuance for ever, by 
 the name of the Trustees of the Academy and Charitable 
 School in the Province of Pennsylvania, and that by the same 
 name they shall have perpetual succession, and that they and 
 their successors, by that name shall be able and capable in 
 Law to Purchase, have. take, receive and enjoy to them & 
 their Successors in office & in perpetuity or for any other or 
 lesser estate or estates any Manors. Lands. Tenements. Rents. 
 Annuities. Pensions or other Hereditaments within the said 
 Province of Pennsylvania or three lower Counties of New 
 Castle. Kent and Sussex, by the Gift. Grant, bargain. Sale, 
 Alienation, Enfeofment. Release. Confirmation or Devise of any 
 person or persons. Bodies Politick or corporate, capable to 
 make the same, AND further, that they may take and receive 
 anv sum or sums of money, or any kind, manner or Portion 
 of Goods or Chattels, that shall to them be given, granted or 
 bequeathed, bv any Person or Persons. Bodies Politick or Cor- 
 porate Capable to make a Gift. Grant or Bequest thereot. and 
 therewith to erect, set up. maintain and support an Academy 
 or anv other kind of Seminary of Learning in any place withm 
 the said Province of Pennsylvania, where they shall Judge the 
 sam- to be the most necessary and convenient for the Instruc- 
 tion Improvement and Education of Youth in any kma of 
 
22 PROVINCIAL COM.MISSIONS. 
 
 Literature, Erudition, Arts and Sciences which they shall 
 think fitting and proper to be taught, AN'D WE do hereby 
 grant and ordain that the said Trustees and their Successors, 
 by the name aforesaid, shall be able in L,aw to sue aad be suedi 
 plead and be impleaded in any court or Courts before any 
 Judge. Judges or Justices within the said Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania, the three lower Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex and elsewhere in all and all manner of Suits, Complaints, 
 Pleas, Causes, JVIatters and demand of whatsoever kind, nature 
 or form, they be, and all 6c every other matters and things 
 therein to do in as fully, ample and effectual a manner as any 
 other person or persons. Bodies Politick or Corporate ■within 
 that part of the Kingdom of Great Britain called England, or 
 within the said Province of Pennsylvania, or three lower 
 Counties in the like Cases may or can do. And We do hereby 
 give and grant unto the said Trustees & their Successors full 
 power & authority to make, have and use a Common Seal, 
 •uith such stamp & inscription as they sliall think proper, and 
 the same to change, break, alter and renew at their pleasure. 
 And further, in Order to continue and perpetuate this Com- 
 munity and Corporation. We do grant, ordain and declare that 
 when any one or more of the present or future Trustees of 
 this Academy and School shall remove his or their habitation 
 or habitations, and shall dwell at the distance of Five miles 
 from the Seat of the said Academy at that time, or shall go & 
 reside out of the Province of Pennsylvania, although at a 
 place nearer to the said Academy than five miles, or shall 
 happen to die or be otherwise disabled from performing the 
 office and duty of a trustee or trustees, the other trustees 
 shall, as soon after as they conveniently can, proceed to elect 
 and choose one or more fit person or Persons then residing 
 within five miles of the said Academy, and within the said 
 Province, to fill the place or places of such absenting, deceased 
 or disabled person or persons. And We do also, for Us, our 
 Heirs and Successors, give and grant to the said Trustees and 
 Corporation and their Successors, full Power and authority in 
 all time and times coming, to make, ordain and enact all such 
 Rules. Ordinances. Laws and Statutes and from time to time 
 to alter and amend the same, as they shall Judge most Con- 
 venient, reasonable and needful for the good government of 
 the said Community, the management of the affairs thereof, 
 and the effectual promotion of the good ends hereby intended: 
 Provided always that the said Rules, ordinances. Laws and 
 Statutes be not repugnant to the Laws & Statutes then in 
 
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 23 
 
 iorce in the Kingdom of Great Britain or to the Laws tnen m 
 force in our said Province of Pennsylvania. And lastly, A\ e 
 do for Us our Heirs and Successors, Grant, declare and Ordain 
 that these, our Letters Patent & Charter and every clause. 
 Sentence & Article herein contained, shall be in all things firm 
 valid sufficient and effectual in the Law unto the said Trus- 
 tees Communitv and Corporation and their Successors, accord- 
 ing "to the purport and tenor hereof, without any further Grant 
 or Toleration from Us. or Heirs or Successors to be procured 
 
 or obtained. 
 
 In Witness whereof We have caused these our Letters to be 
 
 made patent. , 
 
 Witness. James Hamilton. Esquire, Lieutenant Governor and 
 Commander in Chief in and over the said Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania \t the City of Philadelphia, the Thirteenth day of July, 
 in the Twentv-seventh year of the Reign of our Sovereign 
 Lord George the Second who now is King of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland. &c., .and in the year of our Lord one thou- 
 sand Seven hundred and fifty-three (1753). 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.l 
 
 [■Recorded IGth July. IToll.] 
 
 ISAAC PEARSON FOR SHERIFF OF CHESTER. 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 to ISAAC PEARSON, of the County of Chester, lu our Prov- 
 ince of Pennsvlvania, Esquire. Greeting: 
 
 Know that. "reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Lovaltv, integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, corv- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said Isaac Pearson, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Chester, within our said Province. heieb> 
 committing the said County of Chester, and our Peace within 
 the same, to your Care and Defence. Authorizing & Com- 
 manding vou, the said Isaac Pearson, to do and pertorm all tne 
 
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 several Acts aud Things in the said County of Chester that to 
 the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain 
 and of our said Province do in any wise belong, to hold, exer- 
 cise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Per- 
 quisites, Emoluments and Advantages from thence laAvfuUy 
 accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, until your term 
 therein, according to the Constitution of our said Province 
 shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself well so long 
 in the said office. In Testimony whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the third day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh vear of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 TRecorded the 3d day of October. 1753.1 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO ISAAC PEARSON. SHERIFF OF 
 CHESTER. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other Officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Chester, in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 Whereas, by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with. We have granted unto Isaac Pearson, Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said 'County of Chester, to hold until the expi- 
 ration of a certain term therein exi)ressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do, therefore, by these presents, require 
 and command you and every of you, that to the said Isaac 
 Pearson you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County of Chester do or may in 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 2D 
 
 any wise belong lawfully. In tesumony whereof we have 
 caused the great seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 Witness, James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the third day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred 
 and fiftv-three. and in the twenty-seventh year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 FRecorded the 3rd day of October, 1753.1 
 
 WILLIAM YARDLEY. FOR SHERIFF OF BUCKS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To William Yardley, of the County of Bucks, in our Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said William Yardley. to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Bucks, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County of Bucks, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your care and Defence. Au- 
 thorizing & Commanding you. the said William Yardley. to do 
 & perform all the several Acts and Things in the said County 
 of Bucks that to the .office of Sheriff, according to the laws of 
 Great Britain & of our said Province do in any wise belong, to 
 hold, exercise & enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, Fees, 
 Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages from thence law- 
 fully accruing or thereunto of right appertaining, until your 
 term therein, according to the Constitution of our said Prov- 
 ince shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. In Testimony whereof we have caused 
 the great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
26 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Witness, James HamiUon, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief or 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the third day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye third day of October, 1753.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO WILLIAM YARDLEY, SHERIFF 
 OF BUCKS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other Officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Bucks, in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 Whereas by a certain commission bearing even date here- 
 with. We have granted unto William Yardles . Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County of Bucks, to hold until the 
 expiration of a Certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by the said Commission 
 at large appears. We do. therefore, by these Presents, Re- 
 quire and Command you. and all and every of you. that to the 
 said William Yardley you be aiding & assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said County of Bucks do 
 or may in any wise belong lawfully. In testimony whereof we 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 Witness, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royai 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, this third day of Oc- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 27 
 
 tober, in the year o:' our Lord one ihouaaiid Seven huadrea 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh year of our Reigii 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 [Recorded the 3rd day of October, 1753. J 
 
 THOMAS SMITH FOR SHERIFF OF LANCASTER. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France aud Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To THOMAS SMITH, of the County of Lancaster, in our Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute a.nd appoint you, the said Thomas Smith, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Lancaster, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Lancaster, with the ap- 
 purtenances, and our Peace within the same, to your care & 
 Defence, authorizing & Commanding you, the said Thomas 
 Smith, to do and perform all the severall Acts and Things in 
 the said County of Lancaster that to the office of Sheriff, ac- 
 cording to the laws of Great Britain & of our said Province do 
 in any wise belong, to hold, exercise & enjoy the said office, 
 with all the Rights. Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments & Advan- 
 tages from thence lawfully accruing, or thereunto of right ap- 
 pertaining, until your term therein, according to the Consti- 
 tution of our said Province shall of course expire, you behav- 
 ing yourself well so long in the said office. In Te.-5timony 
 whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our Pi'ovince to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, n'ue and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the third day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred- 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh year o: our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th October, 1753.] 
 
28 
 
 PROVI^-CIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTAN-CE TO THOMAS SMITH, SHERIFF OF 
 LANCASTER. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth! 
 To all Judges, Jiiscices, Magistrates and other Officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Lancaster, in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 Whereas, by a certain Commission, bearing even daie here- 
 with, We have granted unto Thomas Smith, Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County of Lancaster, to hold until the 
 expiration of a Certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by the said Commission 
 at large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require 
 i: Command you and all and every of you, that to the said 
 Thomas Smith you be aiding and assisting in all things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster do or 
 may in any wise belong lawfully. In Testimony whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 Witness, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the third day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our I^ord one thousarid Seven hundred 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 TRecorded 4th October. 17.".'5.1 
 
 NICHOLAS SCl'LL FOR SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON 
 COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.T 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 
PROVINCIAL COM:\IIj^tfI(j.\"i. 29 
 
 To NICHOLAS SCULL, of ihe County of ^sorchaminon, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Oreeting: 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability. We have nominated,' consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Nicholas Scull, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Northampton, within our said Province, 
 thereby Committing the said County of Northampton & our 
 Peace within the same to your Care and Defence. Authorizing 
 & Commanding you, the said Nicholas Scull, to do and Perform 
 all the Severall Acts and Things in the said County of North- 
 ampton, that to the office of Sheriff, according to the laws o: 
 Great Britain & of our said Province do in any wise belong. To 
 hold, exercise & enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, 
 Fees. Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, until 
 your term therein, according to the Constitution of our said 
 Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. In Testimony whereof we have caused 
 the Great Seal of our said office to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation;. Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief or 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of Ne<w Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one thousa;-.d Seven hundred 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of October. 1753.1 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO NICHOLAS SCULL. SHERIFF 
 OF NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices, Magistrates and other Officers Free- 
 
30 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 men and all other peroons whatsoever within the County of 
 Xorchampton, in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 Wnereas, by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with. We have granted unto Nicholas Scull, Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff of the County of Northampton, to hold until the ex- 
 piration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large a.ppears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and Command you, and all and every of you that to the said 
 Nicholas Scull you be aiding and assisting in all things that 
 to the office of Sheriff of the said County of Northampton do or 
 may in any wise belong lawfully. In Testimony whereof we 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 Witness, James iiamiltou. Esquire (.by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Pniladelphia, the Fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded the 5:h day of October, 1753.] 
 
 JOHN ADLUM. FOR SHERIFF OF YORK. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To JOHN ADLUM, ESQUIRE, of the County of York, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyaky. Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stituted and appointed you. the said John Adlum, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of York, within our said Province, hereby 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 31 
 
 conimilLiDg the said County of York, and our Peace within 
 tae same, to your care & Defence, Authorizing and Command- 
 ing you, the said John Adium to do & perform all the several 
 Acts and things in the said County of York that to the office of 
 Sheriff, according to the laws of Great Britain & of our said 
 Province to in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy 
 the said office, with all lae Rights. Fees, Perquisites. Emolu- 
 ments and Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or there- 
 unto of Right appertaining, until your term therein, according 
 to the Constitution of our said Province shall of Course expire, 
 you behaving yourself well so long in the said office. In Tes- 
 timony whereof We have caused the -Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, James HamiUou, Esquire (by virtue of a Commib- 
 sioa from Thomas Peun and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenan: Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTOX. 
 
 (Recorded the 8th day of October, 1753.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN ADLUM. SHERIFF OF 
 
 YORK. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other Officers. Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 York, in our Province of Pennsylvania. Greeting: 
 
 W^hereas. by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with. We have granted unto John Adlum. Esquire, -the office of 
 Sheriff of the said County of York, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall behave 
 
32 PROVI^'ClAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 himself therein, as by the said Commission at large appears. 
 We do, therefore, by these Presents, Require and Command 
 you and all and every of you, that to the said John Adlum you 
 be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office of 
 Sheriff for the said County of York do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. In Testimony whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute f*roprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Crovernor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our L<ord one thousand Seven hundred 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMIITTON. 
 
 IRecorded the 5th day of October. 1753. J 
 
 TO BENJAMIN LIGHTFOOT. 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO BENJAMIN bIGHTFOOT. of the County of Berks, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Benjamin Lightfoot, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of Berks within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Berks, with the appur- 
 tenances, and our Peace within the same, to your Care and De- 
 fence, Authorizing & Commanding you, the said Benjamin 
 Lightfoot, to do and perform all the Several Acts & Things in 
 the said County of Berks that to the office of Sheriff, according 
 to the laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in 
 any wise belong. To hold, exercise & enjoy the said office, with 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 33 
 
 all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments & Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing, or thereunto of right appertain- 
 ing, until your term therein, according to the Constitution of 
 our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself 
 •well so long in the said office. In Testimony whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our Said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 Witness. James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commi>;- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approb.ition). l.ieutenan; -""Javtiiioi- and Commander in C'aiff ji 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. 3.] 
 
 i Recorded the 10th October. 1753.] 
 
 WRITT OF ASSISTANCE TO BENJAMIN LIGHTFOOT. 
 
 GEOROE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices. Magistrates and other Officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Berks, in our Province of Pennsylvania. Greeting: 
 
 Whereas, by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with. We have granted unto Benjamin Lightfoot, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County of Berks, to hold until the 
 expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long ho 
 shall Avell behave himself therein, as by the said Commission 
 at large appears. We do therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and Command you. and all and every of you. that to the said 
 Benjamin Lightfoot you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said County of Berks do or 
 may in any wise belong lawfully. In Testimony whereof we 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 3-9- 3d Ser. 
 
34 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Witness, James Hamilton, Esquire (.by virtue of a Commis- 
 sioa from Tiiomas Penn and Rictiard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and witn our Royai 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief or 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Fourth day of Oc- 
 toDcr. in the year o'' our Ljrd one thousand Seven hundred 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded 10th 'October. 1753.] 
 
 SAMUEL MORRIS. ESQUIRE, FOR SHERIFF. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO SAMUEL MORRIS, of the City of Philadelphia, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consp- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Samuel Morris, to be Sheriff 
 of the City and County of Philadelphia, in our said Province, 
 hereby Committing the said City and County, with the appur- 
 tenances, and our Peace therein, to your Care and Defence. 
 Authorizing and Commanding you. the said Samuel Morris, 
 to do and Perform all the several Acts and Things in the said 
 City and County of Philadelphia that to the office of Sheriff, 
 according to the laws of Great Britain and our said Province 
 do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said 
 office, with all the Rights. Fees, Perquisites. Emoluments & 
 Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your term therein, according to tho 
 Constitution of our said Province shall of Course expire, yon 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. In Testimony 
 whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to 
 be hereunto affixed. 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 35 
 
 ^Vitness, James Hamikou, Esquire (by virtue of a Comm.s- 
 sioa from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief or 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the third day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of cur Lord one thousaad Seven hundred 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded 24th October, 1753.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO SAMUEL MORRIS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland Kinp. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other Officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the City and 
 County of Philadelphia, in our Province of Pennsylvania, 
 Greeting: 
 
 Whereas, by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with. We have granted unto Samuel Morris. Esquire, the of- 
 fice of Sheriff of the said City and County. To hold until the 
 expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at large appears. We do. therefore, by these Presents, Re- 
 quire and Command you. and all and every of you, that to the 
 said Samuel Morris you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said City and County of 
 Philadelphia do or may in any wise belong lawfully. In Tes- 
 timony whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness. James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 
36 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. - ' 
 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the third day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred 
 and fifty-three, and in the twenty-seventh year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAZHILTGX. 
 
 [Recorded 24th October, 1753.] 
 
 BOND NICHOLAS SCULL AN'D OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that We, Nicholas Scull, 
 Juu'r. of Salisbury Township, in the County of Northampton, 
 in the Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Henry Baughman, 
 of Upper Saucon Township, in the said County, Yeoman, Jacob 
 Baughman, of the same Place, Yeoman, are held and firmly 
 bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the 
 Grace of God of Great Britain. France and Ireland King, De- 
 fender of the Faith, and so forth in the sum of Three hundred 
 Pounds Current Money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said 
 Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to which 
 payment, well & truly to be made. We do bind ourselves and 
 every or any of us. for and in the whole, our, each and every 
 or any of our Heirs. Executors and Administrators, respec- 
 tively, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed 
 with our seals, dated the Fifth day of October, in the twenty- 
 seventh year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and in 
 the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and Fifty- 
 three (1753). 
 
 The Condition of this obligation is such that whereas, the 
 above bounden Nicholas Scull, on the first day of October, 
 Instant, was elected Sheriff for the said County of Northamp- 
 ton for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, 
 according to an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in 
 the Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled an Act 
 for regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coronere, as by a cer- 
 tain Indenture bearing date the Firs: day of October Instant 
 made or mentioned to be made between Thomas Wilson. Coro- 
 ner of the said county of Northampton, of the one part, and 
 
PROVI.NXIAL COM.MISSIOXS. 37 
 
 John Vaneuen, John Aikius, James RalsLon, John Joues, 
 Michael More and George Gibson, Freeliolders of liie sai.l 
 Couniy, of the other Part, Relation being ihereunlo 'had ap- 
 pears. Now, if the said Nicholas Scull, by himself or his law- 
 ful deputy, shall and do well &. truly perform his duty and 
 trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said office of 
 Sheriff, then this present obligation to he void and of no el'ieci, 
 or else to be & remain in full force & Virtue, to the Uses. In- 
 tents and Purposes in the said act mentioned and appointed, 
 and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 NICHOLAS SCULL. ISeal.l 
 HENHY BACHMAN. L^eal.] 
 JACOB BACHMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 WM. BODDINGTON. 
 JOSIAII JACKSON. 
 
 Memorandum, the Sixih day of November, in the year l~o.'<, 
 before me, William Allen, Esquire, Chief Justice of the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, came Charles Brockden. of the City of 
 Philadelphia, in the said Province. Gent., and William Bod- 
 dington, of the said City. Scrivener, and the said Charles 
 Brockden, on his Solemn affirmation, according to law, and 
 the said William Boddington, upon his solemn oath, on the 
 Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, did severally depose and 
 say that they were personally present and did see the within 
 named Nicholas Scull, Henry Bachman and Jacob Bachman 
 seal, and as their act and deed, deliver the within written 
 Bond or Obligation, and that they, these appearers' names, 
 subscribed to the same as Witnesses thereof, are of their own 
 Hand Writing respectively. In Witness whereof I have here- 
 unto set my Hand and Seal the day and year abovesaid. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 6th November, 1753.] 
 
38 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 BOND JOHN ADLUM AND OTHERS TO KING GEORGE THE 
 SECOND. 
 
 IvNOW all men by these Presents that we, John Adltim, of 
 York, in the County of York, in the Province of Pennsylvania, 
 Esquire, George Stevenson, of York, aforesaid, Esquire, and 
 Bernard Holtzinger, of the same place, blacksmith, are held 
 and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, 
 by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France & Ireland, King, 
 Defender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of Six hundred 
 Pounds current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said 
 Sovereign Lord the King, his heirs or Successors, to which 
 payment, well & truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each 
 and every, or any of Us, for and in the whole, our, each and 
 every or any of our heirs, Executors and Administrators, re- 
 spectively. Jointly & Severally, firmly by these presents. Seal- 
 ed with our Seals, dated the Eighth day of October, in the 
 Twenty-seventh year of the Reign of our Said Lord the King, 
 and in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and 
 fifty three (1753). 
 
 The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 above bounden John Adlum, on the first day of October Instant 
 was elected Sheriff for the said County of York for the ensu- 
 ing year, by the Freemen of the said County, according to an 
 Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the fourth year of 
 the reign of Queen Ann, Entituled an Act for regulating elec- 
 tions of Sheriffs and Coroners, As by a Certain Indenture, 
 bearing date the First Day of October, Instant, made or men- 
 tioned to be made between Alexander Love, Coroner of the 
 said County, of the one part, and Richard Brown, John Max- 
 well, John Willson, William Cox, Walter Carson and John 
 Black. Freeholders in the said County, of the other part, rela- 
 tion being thereunto had appears. Now, if the said John Ad- 
 lum, by himself or his lawful deputy, shall & do well & truly 
 perform his duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when 
 thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the 
 tenour of the affirmation which he shall make for the due exe- 
 cution of his said office of Sheriff, then this present obligation 
 be void and of none effect, or else to be and remain in full 
 force and Virtue, to the Uses, Intents and Purposes in the 
 said act mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use, Intent 
 or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN ADLUM. [Seal.] 
 
 GEO. STEVENSON, [Seal.] 
 
 BERNARD HOLTZINGER. [Seal.] 
 
PROVIN'CIAL COMMISSIONS. 39 
 
 Sealed and delivered iu the presence of Us, 
 
 JOSIAH JACKSON, 
 WM. BODDIXGTON. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Eighth day of 
 October, Anno Domini 1753. before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 BOND, SAMUEL MORRIS AND OTHERS TO KING GEORGE 
 THE SECOND. £2,000. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we, Samuel Morris, of 
 the City of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Es- 
 quire, Anthony Morris, Sen'r, of the said City, Esquire, and 
 Joseph Morris, of the said City, Merchant, are held and 
 firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by 
 the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King. 
 Defender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of Two thou- 
 sand Pounds current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our 
 Said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, To 
 which payment, well and truly to be made, we do bind our- 
 selves, each & every or any of us, for & in the whole, our, 
 each & every of our Heirs, Executors or Administrators re- 
 spectively, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. 
 Sealed with our seals, dated the thirteenth day of October, in 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 three (1753). 
 
 The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 above bounden Samuel Morris, on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said City and County of Phila- 
 delphia for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said 
 Countv, according to an Act of Assembly of this Province, 
 passed in the Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. Enti- 
 tuled an Act for regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, 
 as by a Certain Indenture, bearing date the first day of October 
 Instant made or mentioned to be made between Thomas 
 James, Esquire, Coroner of the said city and County of the one 
 
40 
 
 PROVI.\-ClAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Pare, and Thomas Clifford, Isaac Jones, John Blackwood. 
 Thomas Tilbury, Derick Tyson, Thomas Fletcher, Peter Gerrard^ 
 William Attinger. Henry Herglick, George Garrigues, Jonathan 
 Paschall and Bernard Resor, Gentlemen. Freeholders of the 
 said City and County, of the other part, relation being there- 
 un:o had appears. Now if the said Samuel Morris, by him- 
 self or his lawful deputy, shall & do well & truly perform his 
 duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto 
 lawfully and thoroughiy qualified, according to the lenour of 
 the affirmation which he shall make for the due execution of 
 his said office of Sheriff, then this present obligation to be 
 void and of no effect, or else to be & remain in full force and 
 Virtue, to the Uses. Intents and purposes in the said act men- 
 tioned and appointed, and to no other use. Intent, or Purpose 
 whatsoever. 
 
 SAMUEL MORRIS. [Seal.] 
 ANTHONY MORRIS. [Seal.] 
 JOSEPH MORRIS. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 LEON HART 
 
 JEREMIAH ELFRETH. JUN'R. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the nineteenth day 
 of October. Anno Domini 17.53. before me. 
 
 SEPT. ROBINSON. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded 7th November, 1753.] 
 
 BOND. ISAAC PEARSON AND OTHERS TO YE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that We. Isaac Pearson, 
 of Derby, in the County of Chester, in the Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania. Esquire. Thomas Pearson, of Derby, aforesaid. Tanner, 
 and Richard Lloyd, of the same place. Miller, are held & 
 firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by 
 the Grace of God of Great Britain. France & Ireland King. De- 
 fender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of Six hundred 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 41 
 
 Pounds Current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said 
 Sovereign Lord the King, his heirs or Successors, To which 
 payment, well and truly to be made, We do bind ourselves, 
 each & every or any of us. for and in the whole, Our, each 
 and every, or any of our heirs, Executors and Administrators, 
 respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. 
 Sealed with our Seals, dated the third day of October, in the 
 twenty-seventh year of the reign of our said Lord the King, 
 and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-three. 
 
 The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 above bounden Isaac Pearson on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected sheriff for the said County of Chester for the 
 ensuing year by the freemen of the said County, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the Fourth year 
 of the reign of Queen Ann, Entituled an Act regulating elec- 
 tions of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a Certain Indenture, 
 bearing date the first day of October Instant made or men- 
 tioned to be made, between John Kerlin, Coroner of the said 
 County, of the one part, and Isaac Davis, Joseph Phipps. Jun'r, 
 Edward Russell, Thomas Pinn, Robert Valentine and Robert 
 Morgan, Freeholders and Inhabitants of the said County of 
 Chester, of the other part, relation being thereunto had ap- 
 pears. Now, if the said Isaac Pearson, by himself or his law- 
 ful deputy, shall and do well & truly perform his duty & 
 trust in the said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully & 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the tenour of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said oflace, 
 then this present obligation to be void and of none effect, or 
 else to be and remain in full force and virtue, to the Uses, In- 
 tents and Purposes in the said act mentioned and appointed, 
 and to no other Uses, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 ISAAC PEARSON. [Seal.l 
 THO'S PEARSON, [Seal.] 
 RICHARD LLOYD. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 WM. BODDINGTON. 
 
 Memorandum, the Sixth day of November, in the year 1733, 
 before me. William Allen. Esq'r. Chief Justice of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, came Charles Brockden. of the City of Phila- 
 delphia, in the said Province. Gent., and William Boddington, 
 of the said City, Scrivener, and the said Charles Brockden, on 
 
42 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 his solemn aflarmation, according to Law, and tlie said "William 
 Boddington, upon his solemn Oath on the Holy Evangelists of 
 Almighty God did severally depose & 'say that they were per- 
 sonally present & did see the within named Isa. Pearson, 
 Thomas Pearson and Richard Lloyd, seal and as their act & 
 deed, deliver the within written Bond or Obligation, and that 
 they, these appearers' names subscribed to the same as Wit- 
 ness thereof, of their Own Hands writing respectively. In 
 Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the 
 day and year abovesaid. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 7th November, 1753.] 
 
 BOND, WILLIAM YARDLEY AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we, William Yardley, 
 of Lower Makefield, in the County of Bucks, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esquire, Evan Jones, of Northampton Township, 
 in the said County, Gent., and Benjamin Chapman, of Wright's 
 Town, in the said County, Gent., are held and firmly bound 
 unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of 
 God of Great Britain, France & Ireland King, Defender of the 
 Faith and so forth, in the Sum of Six hundred Pounds, Current 
 Money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord 
 the King, his heirs or Successors, to which payment, well &. 
 truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each and every or any 
 of us, for and in the whole, our, each and every or any of our 
 Heirs, Executors or Administrators respectively. Jointly and 
 Severally, firmly by these Presents, Sealed with our Seals, 
 dated the Third day of October, in the twenty-seventh year of 
 the reign of our said Lord the King, and in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-three. 
 
 The Condition of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 above bounden William Yardley, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Bucks for 
 the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, according 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 43 
 
 to an Act of Assembly of ihis Province, passed in the fourth 
 year of the reign of Queen Ann, Entituled an Act for regulat- 
 ing elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a Certain Inden- 
 ture bearing date ye first day of October Instant made or men- 
 tioned to be made between Evan Jones, Coroner of the said 
 County of Berks, of the one part, and Joseph Watson, Samuel 
 Foulke, William Biles, Titus Fell, Andrew Armstrong and 
 Samuel Armitage, Freeholders of the said County, of the other 
 part, relation being thereunto had appears. 'Now, if the said 
 William Yardley, by himself, or his lawful deputy, shall & do 
 well & truly perform his duty and trust in the said office of 
 Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, ac- 
 cording to the tenour of the affirmation which he shall make 
 for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, then this 
 Present obligation to be Void and of none effect, or else to be 
 in full force & virtue, to the Uses, Intents and Purposes in 
 the said Act mentioned and appointed & to no other Use. In- 
 tent or purpose whatsoever. 
 
 WILLIAM YARDLEY, [Seal.] 
 EVAN JONES, [Seal.] 
 
 BENJAMIN CHAPMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 WM. BODDINGTON. 
 
 Memorandum, the Sixth day of November, in the year 1753, 
 before me. William Allen, Esquire, Chief Justice of the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, came Charles Brockden, of the City of 
 Philadelphia, Gent., and William Boddington, of the said city, 
 Scriviner, and the said Charles Brockden, upon his solemn 
 affirmation, according to law, and the said William Boddington, 
 upon his solemn oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty 
 God. did severally depose and say that they were personally 
 present and did see the within named William Yardley, Evan 
 Jones and Benjamin Chapman seal, and as their act & deed de- 
 liver the within written bond or obligation, and that they, 
 these appearers' names subscribed to the same. In Witness 
 whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal the day & year 
 
 abovesaid. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded 7th November. 1753.] 
 
44 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 BOND THOMAS SMITH AND OTHERS TO KING GEORGE. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we, Thomas Smith, of 
 Martick Township, in the County of Dancaster, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, James Marshall, of Drummore Town- 
 ship, in the said County, Blacksmith, and Abraham Kendrick, 
 of the Township of Strasburg. in the said County, Yeoman, are 
 held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and 
 Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum 
 of six hundred Pounds Current money of Pennsylvania, to be 
 paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his heirs or Suc- 
 cessors, to which payment, well & truly to be made, we do 
 bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for & in the 
 whole, our, each and every or any of our heirs, executors or 
 administrators respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by 
 these Presents, Sealed with cur Seals, dated the Fourth day of 
 October, in the twenty Seventh year of the reign of our said 
 Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
 hundred and fifty three. 
 
 The Condition of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 above bounden Thomas Smith, on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster for 
 the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, accord- 
 ing to an act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, Entituled an Act for 
 regulating elections of Sheriffs & Coroners, as by a certain 
 indenture, bearing date the first day of October Instant made, 
 or mentioned to be made between John Dougharty, coroner of 
 the said County of the one Part, Alexander Scott, Joseph How- 
 ard, Philip Lenhart and Francis Boggs. Freeholders of the said 
 County of the other part, relation being thereunto had appears. 
 Now, if the said Thomas Smith, by himself or his lawful deputy 
 shall and do well and truly perform his duty and trust in the 
 said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully & thoroughly 
 qualified, according to the tenoi- of the affirmation which he 
 shall make for the due execution of his said oflfice of Sheriff, 
 then this present obligation to be void and of none effect, or 
 else to be & remain in full force & virtue to the Uses, Intents 
 and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and appointed. & to 
 no other Use. Intent or purpose whatsoever. 
 
 THOMAS SMITH, [Seal.] 
 
 JAMES MARSHALL. tSeal.] 
 
 ABRAHAM KENDRICK. [Seal.] 
 
PROVINCIAL Cf^>MMISSIOXS. 45 
 
 Sealed & Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 WM. BODDINGTON. 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 
 Memorandum, the sixth day of November, in the year 1753, 
 before me, William Allen. Esquire. Chief Justice of the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Came Charles Brockden. of the City cf 
 Philadelphia, in the said Province, Gent., and William Bod- 
 dingrton, of the said city, Scriviner, and the said Charles 
 Brockden, on his solemn affirmation, according to Law, and 
 the said William Boddington. upon his solemn oath, on the 
 Holy Evangelists of Almighty God. did severally depose & say 
 that they were personally present -and did see the within 
 named Thomas Smith, James Marshall & Abraham Kendrick 
 seal, & as their Act and deed, deliver the within written 
 Bond, or obligation. & that they, these appearers' names sub- 
 scribed to the same as witnesses thereof are of their own 
 Hands writing, respectively. In Witness whereof I have 
 hereunto set my hand & Seal, the day & year abovesaid. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. [Seal,] 
 
 I Recorded the 7th day of November, 1753.] 
 
 BOND, BENJAMIN LIGHTFOOT AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 Know all men by these Presents that we, Benjamin Light- 
 foot, of Reading, in the county of Berks, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania. Esquire. Francis Parvin, of Maiden Creek, in 
 the said County, Esquire, and William Bird, of Union Town- 
 ship, in the said County. Esquire, are held & firmly bound 
 unto our Sovereign Lord King George the Second, by the grace 
 of God of Great Britain, trance & Ireland King. Defender of 
 the Faith. &c.. in the sum of three hundred Pounds Current 
 money of Pennsylvania to be paid to our Sovereign Lord the 
 King, his heirs or Successors. To which Payment well & truly 
 to be made, we do bind ourselves, each & every or any of us. 
 for & in the whole, our. each and everv or any of our Heirs. 
 
46 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Executors and Administrators, Jointly & Severally, firmly by 
 these Presents, Sealed with our Seals, dated the Fifth day of 
 October, in the twenty Seventh year of the Reign of our said 
 Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
 hundred & Fifty-thre. 
 
 The Condition of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 above bounden Benjamin Lightfoot, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Berks for 
 the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, according 
 to an Act of Assembly, Passed in the Fourth year of the Reign 
 of Queen Ann, Entituled an Act regulating elections of Sher- 
 iffs and Coroners, as by a Certain Indenture, bearing date the 
 first day of October Instant, made or mentioned to be made be- 
 tween William Boone, Coroner of the said County of the one 
 Part, and Benjamin Boone, John Waren, Henry Willits, Joseph 
 Evans, Daniel Jones, John Godfrey, George Dullinger, Jacob 
 Meghlin and Peter Merkel, Gentlemen. Freeholders of the said 
 County, of the oth€^ Part, relation being thereunto had appears. 
 Now, if the said Benjamin Lightfoot, by himself or his lawful 
 deputy, shall & do well & truly perform his duty & Trust in 
 the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thor- 
 oughly qualified, according to the tenor of the aflarmation which 
 he shall make for the due execution of his said office, then this 
 present obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be 
 and remain in full force & virtue, to the Uses, Intents and Pur- 
 poses in the said Act mentioned & appointed, and to no other 
 Tse, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 BENJAMIN LIGHTFOOT. [Seal.] 
 FANCIS PARVIN. [Seal.l 
 
 WILLIAM BIRD. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 WM. BODDINGTON. 
 
 Memorandum, the Sixth day of November, in the year 1753. 
 before me. William Allen. Esquire, Chief Justice of the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, came Josiah Jackson and William Bod- 
 dington, both of the said City. Scriviners. and upon their sol- 
 emn oaths upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, did de- 
 pose and declare that they were personally present and did see 
 the within named Benjamin Lightfoot. Francis Parvin and 
 William Bird Seal, and as their act & deed, deliver the within 
 ^Titten bond or obligation, and that they, these appearers' 
 names subscribed to the same as witnesses thereof, are of their 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. •! ' 
 
 own Hands Writing respectively. In Witness wliereof 1 have 
 hereunto set mv hand and Seal, the day and year abovesaid. 
 
 WILL, ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded Sth November, 1753.] 
 
 -HARLES BDOCKDEN. ESQ'R. FOR JUSTICE OF YE PEACE 
 FOR YE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 Philadelphia, ss: 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO CHARLES BROCKDEN, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 Reposing special Trust in your Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, 
 Know that we have assigned you one of our Justices our peace 
 within the City and County of Philadelphia aforesaid to keep, 
 and all laws & statutes made for the good of our Peace & for 
 the Conservation of the same, to keep & cause to be kept, & to 
 chastise and Punish all Persons offending against the laws & 
 statutes within the said City and County of Philadelphia, a? 
 the law doth or shall direct, giving hereby and granting unto 
 you the said Charles Brockden, full power & authority to exe- 
 cute & perform all the several Acts & things which any Jus- 
 tice our Peace in the said City and County of Philadelphia to 
 keep bv the General Commission Assigned lawfully, can, may 
 or ought to do as fully and amply as if your name had amongst 
 others the Justices in the said General Commission nominated, 
 been particularlv inserted and expressed. In Testimony whereor 
 we have Caused the Great Seal of our Said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province. & with our Royp.l 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander m Chi-t 
 of the Province aforesaid, and Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Thirteenth day 
 
48 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 of March, in the year of Our Lord one Thousand Seven hun- 
 dred and Fifty Four, and in the Twenty Seventh year of our 
 Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded 29th March, 1754.] 
 
 PETER RAZER, FOR SURVEYOR OF HIS MAJESTIES CUS- 
 TOMS IN MARYLAND. 
 
 To all People to whom these Presents shall come. We, the 
 Commissioners for Managing and Causing to be Levied and 
 Collected his Majesties Customs, Subsidies, and other Duties in 
 that Part of Great Britain called England, send Greeting: 
 
 Know ye, that we, the said Commissioners, have by virtue of 
 an Act of * arliament, made in the Twenty Fifth year of the 
 Reign of King Charles the Second, Entituled an Act for the 
 Encouragement of the East Land and Green Land Trades, and 
 for better securing the Plantation Trade, do hereby depute and 
 Impower Peter Razer to be Surveyor of all the Rates and 
 Duties and Impositions arising and growing due to his Majesty 
 at Delaware Bay, in Maryland, America, by virtue of the said 
 Act whereby he hath power to enter into any ship. Bottom. 
 Boat or other vessel, as also into any Shop. House, Warehouse, 
 Hostelry or other place whatsoever, to make diligent search 
 into any Trunk. Chest, Pack, Case, Truss or any other Parcel 
 or Package whatsoever, for any goods, wares or Merchandize 
 prohibited to be Imported or Exported, or whereof the Cus- 
 toms or other duties have not been duly paid, and the same to 
 seize to his Majesties Use, and also to put in Execution all 
 other the lawful powers and authorities for the better manag- 
 ing or collecting the said duties. In all things proceeding as 
 the law directs, hereby praying and requiring all & every his 
 Majesties officers and Ministers. & all others whom it may 
 Concern, to be aiding and Assisting to him in all things as be- 
 cometh. 
 
 Given under our Hands and Seal, at the Custom House. Lon- 
 don, the Eighth day of March, in the twenty-seventh year of 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 49 
 
 the Reign of our Sovereign Lord King George the Second, and 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-four. 
 
 J. MEAD, 
 BEAUM HOTHAM, 
 ^'. WESTBY, 
 EDWARD HOPPER. 
 
 Security is given in the sum of Five Hundred Pounds. 
 
 EDWD STANDLEY. 
 Ent. E. S. 
 
 [Recorded 24th April. 1754.] 
 
 BOND, EZEKIEL DUXXIXG AND OTHERS TO YE KING. 
 
 Know all Men by these Presents that we, Ezekiol Dunning, 
 of Carlisle, in the County of Cumberland, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esquire, James McFarlan. of West Pennsbor- 
 ough Township, in the said County, Y'eoman. and Arthur Fors- 
 ter. of Middle Township, in the said County. Y'eoman. are held 
 and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second. 
 by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King. 
 Defender of the Faith. &c.. in the Sum of Six hundred Pounds 
 current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign 
 Lord the King, his heirs or successors, to which payment, well 
 & truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each & every or any 
 of us, for & in the whole, our, each and every or any of our 
 Heirs, Executors or Administrators respectively, Jointly and 
 Severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals, 
 dated the Eighth day of October, in the Twenty-Seventh year 
 of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand Seven hundred and fifty-three (1753). 
 
 The Condition of this obligation is such that whereas thc- 
 ahove bounden Ezekicl Dunning, on the First day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Cumberland 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said county, ac- 
 cording to an Act Passed in the Fourth year of the Reign of 
 
 4-9-3d Ser. 
 
50 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Queen Ann, Entituled An Act regulating elections of Sheriffs 
 and Coroners, as by a certain Indenture bearing date the third 
 day of October Instant made or mentioned to be made between 
 Tobias Hendricks, Esquire, Coroner of the said County, of the 
 one part, and John Miller, John Davis, James McFarlan, John 
 Smith, Arthur Forsler and James Young, Freeholders and In- 
 habitants of the said county, of the other Part, relation being 
 thereunto had appears. Now, if the said Ezekiel Dunning, by 
 himself or his lawful deputy, shall and do well & truly perform 
 his duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff when thereunto 
 lawfully & thoroughly qualified, according to the tenor of the 
 affirmation which he shall make ■for the due execution of his 
 said office of Sheriff, then this present obligation to be void and 
 of none effect, or else to be and remain in full force & Virtue 
 to the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned 
 and appointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatso- 
 ever. 
 
 JAMES McFARLAN, [Seal.] 
 ARTHUR FORSTER. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Us, by the above 
 named James McFarlan and Arthur Forster. 
 
 JOSIAH JACKSON, 
 WM. BODDINGTON. 
 
 Memorandum, the Eighteenth Day of April, Anno Domini, 
 before me. William Allen. Esquire. Chief Justice of the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, came Josiah Jackson and William Bod- 
 dington, both of the city of Philadelphia, Scriviners, and being 
 solemnly sworn upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, 
 did depose and say that they were personally present and did 
 see the within named James McFarlan and Arthur Forster seal 
 and deliver ye within written bond or obligation, and that the 
 names of them, these Deponents thereunto subscribed as 
 Witnesses of such sealing and delivery thereof are of their 
 own respective Hands writing. In Witness whereof I have 
 hereunto set my Hand and Seal, the day and year abovesaid. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the Sth day of May. 1754.] 
 
PROVINCIAL. COMMISSIONS. 51 
 
 WILLIAM YARDLEY, FOR SHERIFF OF BUCKS COUNTY. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 [The Seal of ye Pi-ovince.J 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To William Yardley, of the County of Bucks, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said William Yardley, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Bucks, with the appurtenances, and our 
 Peace within the same to your Care & defence, authorizing &. 
 Commanding you, the said William Yardley, to do and perform 
 all tlie Several Acts & Things that to the office of Sheriff, ac- 
 cording to the laws of Great Britain and our said Province do 
 in any wise belong, to hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 ■with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Ad- 
 vantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right 
 appertaining, until your term therein, according to the con- 
 stitution of our said Province shall of course expire, you be- 
 having yourself well so long in the said office. In Testimony 
 whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our Said Province to 
 be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, Robert Hunter Morris. Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, true and abso- 
 lute proprietaries of the said Province and Counties of New 
 Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware). At Philadelphia, the 
 Fourth day of October. Anno Domini. One Thousand Seven hun- 
 dred and fifty-four, and in the Twenty-eighth year of our 
 Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 IRcrorded the .5th day of October. 17.54.1 
 
52 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO WILLIAM YARDLEY, SHERIFF 
 OF BUCKS. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 [L. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by Ihe Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 -France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 'To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates & other officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Bucks in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 Whereas, by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with, we have granted unto William Yardley, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County of Bucks, to hold until the 
 expiration of a Certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, Require 
 and Command you, and all and every of you, that to the said 
 William Yardley you be aiding and assisting in all things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any 
 wise belong lawfully. In Testimony whereof we have caused 
 the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affised. 
 
 witness, Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the Fourth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-four. f:nd in the Twenty-eighth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of October. 1754.] 
 
 THOMAS SMITH FOR SHERIFF OF LANCASTER. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 fL. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 
PROVINCIAL CO:-nilSSIONS. 53 
 
 To Thomas Smith, of ihe Couniy of Lancaster, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, "We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Thomas Smith, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Lancaster, within our said Province of 
 Pennsylvania, hereby Committing the said County of Lancaster, 
 with the appurtenances, and our Peace within the same to 
 your Care and Defence, authorizing and Commanding you, the 
 said Thomas Smith, to do and perform all the several Acts & 
 things in the said County of Lancaster that to the office of 
 Sheriff, according to the laws of Great Britain and of our said 
 Province do or may in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and 
 enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, P^ees, Perquisites, 
 Emoluments and Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or 
 thereunto of right appertaining, until your term therein, ac- 
 cording to the constitution of our said Province shall of course 
 expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the said office. 
 In Testimony whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Susses on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the Fourth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-four, and in the Twenty-eighth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of October. 1754.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO THOM.\S SMITH. SHERIFF OF 
 LANCASTER. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 [L. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates & other officers, Freemen 
 
54 PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 
 
 and all other persons whatsoever within the County of Lancas- 
 ter, in thQ Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 Whereas, by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with, we have granted unto Thomas Smith, Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County of Lancaster, to hold until the 
 expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do therefore, by these Presents, Require and 
 Command you, and all & every of you, that to the said Thomas 
 Smith you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. In Testimony whereof we have caused the 
 great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto afiixed. 
 
 Witness, Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the Fourth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-four, and in the Twenty-eighth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. xMORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of October. 1754.] 
 
 ISAAC PEARSON, FOR SHERIFF OF CHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 [L. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c.. To 
 Isaac Pearson, of the County of Chester, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Isaac Pearson, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County within our said Province, hereby Commit- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIOXS. 55 
 
 ting the said County, with the appurtenances, and our Peace 
 within the same to your Care & defence. Authorizing and Com- 
 manding you, the said Isaac Pearson, to do &, pertorm all the 
 several Acts &. Things in the said County of Chester that to 
 the office of Sheriff, according to the laws of Great Britain & 
 of our said Province do or may in any wise belong, to hold, 
 exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, Fees, 
 Perquisites, Emoluments & Advantages from thence lawfully 
 accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, until your term 
 therein, according to the Counstitution of our said Province 
 shall of course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in 
 the said office. In Testimony whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penu, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex 'on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the Fourth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-four, and in the Twenty-eighth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of October, 1754.] 
 
 WRITT OF ASSISTANCE TO ISAAC PEARSON, SHERIFF 
 OF CHESTER. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 [L. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Chester, in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 Whei*eas by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with. We have granted unto Isaac Pearson, p:squire, the office 
 of Sheriffofthesaid County of Chester, to hold until the expira- 
 
56 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 tion of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do therefore, by these Presents, require & Com- 
 mand you and all & every of you, that to the said Isaac Pear- 
 son you be aiding and assisting dn all things that to the office 
 of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong 
 lawfully. In Testimony whereof we have caused the great 
 seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penu and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the Fourth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-four, and in the Twenty-eighth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of October, 1754.] 
 
 JOHN ADLUM, FOR SHERIFF OF YORK COUNTY. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 [L. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c., To 
 John Adlum, of the County of York, in the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitue and appoint you. the said John Adlum, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of York, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County of York, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your care and defence, au- 
 thorizing and commanding you. the said John AdlunJ, to do 
 and perform all the said acts and things in the said County of 
 York that to the office of Sheriff, according to the laws of 
 
PROVINCIAL co:mmi&sio>;s. 57 
 
 Great Britain aud of our said Province do in any wise belong, 
 to hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, 
 Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments aud Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing or thereunto of right appertaining, until 
 your term therein, according to the Constitution of our said 
 Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. In Testimony whereof we have caused 
 the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Fifth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty fou-, and in the Twenty-eighth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of October, 1754.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN ADLL'M, SHERIFF OF 
 
 YORK. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 [L. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c.. To 
 all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Freemen, 
 and all other persons whatsoever within the County of York 
 in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 Whereas by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with, we have granted unto John Adlum, Esquire, the office of 
 Sherilf of the said county of York, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large 
 appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and 
 command you. and all and every of you, that to the said John 
 Adlum you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 
58 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. In testimony whereof we have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Fifth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty- four, and iv. the Twenty-eighth year of our Reign. 
 
 [Recorded at Philadelphia, the 5th day of October, 1754.] 
 
 JOHN POTTER, FOR SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 [L. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, fcc. To 
 John Potter, of the County of Cumberland, Esquire, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said John Potter, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Cumberland, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Cumberland, with the 
 appurtenances, and our Peace within the same, to your care 
 and defence, authorizing and commanding you, the said John 
 Potter, to do and perform all the several acts and things in the 
 said County of Cumberland that to the office of Sheriff, accord- 
 ing to the laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do or 
 may in any wise belong, to hold, exercise and enjoy the said 
 office, with all the Rights. Fees, Perquisites. Emoluments and 
 Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your term, according to the Constitu- 
 tion of our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving 
 
PROVINCIAL Ci)MMIFi3IOXS. 59 
 
 yourself well so long in llie said office. In testimony whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal ol our said Province to be here- 
 unto afiixed. 
 
 Witness, Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penu, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and Counties of New Castk, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Fifth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-four, and in the Twenty-eighth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the Fifth day of October, 1754.) 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN POTTER, SHERIFF OF 
 CUMBERLAND. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 [L. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c., To 
 all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Freemen, 
 and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of Cum- 
 berland, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 Whereas by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with We have granted unto John Potter, Esquire, the office of 
 Sheriff of the said County of Cumberland, to hold until the 
 expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our Commission at 
 Large appears. We do therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and command you, and all and every of you, that to the said 
 John Potter you be aiding and assisting in all things that to 
 the office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise 
 belong lawfully. In testimony whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 
60 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Fifth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-four, and in the Twenty-eighth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the Fifth day of October, 1754.] 
 
 BENJAMLX LIGHTFOOT FOR SHERIFF OF BERKS 
 COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c.. To 
 Benjamin Lightfoot, of the County of Berits, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Benjamin Lightfoot, to be 
 Sheriff of the said county of Berlis, witMn our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Berks, with the appurte- 
 nances, and our Peace within the same, to your care and de- 
 fence, authorizing and commanding you, the said Benjamin 
 Lightfoot, to do and perform all the several acts and things 
 in the said County of Berks that to the office of Sheriff, accord- 
 ing to the laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in 
 any wise belong, to hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Ad- 
 vantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right 
 appertaining, until your term therein, according to the Con- 
 stitution of our said Province shall of course expire, you be- 
 having yourself well so long in the said office. In testimony 
 whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to 
 be hereunto affixed. 
 
PROVIXCIAI. COMMISSIONS. 61 
 
 Witness, Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penu, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Fourth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-four, and in the Twenty-eighth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the Seventh day of October, 1754.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO BENJAMIN LIGHTFOOT, 
 SHERIFF OF BERKS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c.. To 
 all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other Officers, Freemen, 
 and all other persons whatsoever within the County of Berks, 
 in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 Whereas by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with We have granted unto Benjamin Lightfoot, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County of Berks, to hold until the 
 expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at Large appears. We do. therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and command you, and all and every of you. that to the said 
 Benjamin Lightfoot you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in 
 any wise belong lawfully. In testimony whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 Witness. Robert Hunter Morris. Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and Counties of New Castle. 
 
62 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Fourth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-four, and in the Twenty-eighth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the Seventh day of October, 1754.] 
 
 NICHOLAS SCULL, FOR SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON 
 COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace ol God of (5real Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender cf the Faith, fcc, To 
 Nicholas Scull, of the County of Northampton, in th" Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire. GREETING; 
 
 Know that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability. We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents noniii:aie, con- 
 constitute and appoint you. the said Nicholas Scull, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of Northampton within our said Pro- 
 vince, hereby committing the said County of Northampton with 
 the appurtenances and our Peace within the same to your care 
 and defence, authorizing and commanding you the ;?aid Nich- 
 olas Scull to do and perform all the several acts and things in 
 the said County of Northampton that to the office of Sheriff 
 according to the laws of Great Britain and of our said Province 
 do in any wise belong, to hold, exercise and enjoy the said of- 
 fice, with all the Rights. Fees. Perquisites, Emoluments and 
 .Advantages from thence lawfully accruing oi- thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of otir said Province shall of course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. In testimony 
 whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness Robert Hunter Morris. Esquire (by virtup or a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true 
 and absolute FroprietPries of the said Province and with our 
 Rcyal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 63 
 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Fifth 
 day of October. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-four, and in the Twenty-eighth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the Seventh day of October, 1754.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO NICHOLAS SCULL. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. <S:c.. to all 
 Judges, Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Freemen and 
 all other persons whatsoever within the County of Northamp- 
 ton, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 Whereas, by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with. We have granted unto Nicholas Scull. Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County of Northampton, to hold until the 
 expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at Large appears. We do therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and command you. and all and every of you. that to the said 
 Nicholas Scull you be aiding and assisting in all things that 
 to the said office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in 
 any wise belong lawfully. In testimony whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 Witness, Robert Hunter Morris. Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation^. Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Prov.ince and Counties of New Castle. 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Fifth day of 
 October. Anno Domini One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty- 
 four and in the Twenty-Eighth year of our reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the Seventh day of October. 1754.] 
 
64 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS, FOR GOVERNOR OF YE PROV- 
 INCE OF PENNSYLVANIA, &C. 
 
 To Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire, Greeting: Whereas, the 
 late King Charles the Second, by his Letter^ Patent, under the 
 Great Seal of England, bearing date the Fourth day of March, 
 in the Thirty Third year of his reign, was graciously pleased to 
 grant unto William Penn, Esquire, the late Father of the said 
 Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, and since deceased, his Heirs 
 and Assigns, the said Province of Pennsylvania, with large 
 Powers, Jurisdictions and Authorities for the well Governing. 
 Safety, Defence and Preservation of the said Province and the 
 People residing therein, and more particularly to do and per- 
 form sundry matters and things therein mentioned, either by 
 himself or his Deputies or Lieutenants as by the said Letters 
 Patent, relation being thereunto had may more fully appear, 
 AND WHEREAS, the late King James the Second, before he 
 came to the Crown by the name of James, Duke of York, and 
 Albany, being rightfully possessed of a certain Tract of Land 
 lying on the West side of the Bay and River of Delaware, now 
 commonly called and known by the name or names of the 
 Countys of New Castle, Kent and Sussex upon Delaware, and 
 being likewise invested with sundry Royalties. Privileges. Im- 
 munities, Powers. Jurisdictions and Authorities for the De- 
 fence, Safety, Preservation and Well Governing of the said 
 tracts of Lands and the Inhabitants thereof, did by certain 
 deeds, duly Executed and bearing date as therein mentioned, 
 give and Grant unto the said William Penn, his Heirs and As- 
 signs, the said Tract of Land lying on the West side of the 
 Bay and River of Delaware, with all and every the said Royal- 
 ties, Privileges. Immunities. Powers. Jurisdictions and Au- 
 thorities which he the said Duke of York stood then invested 
 with, as aforesaid, as by such Deeds relation being thereunto 
 had may more fully appear. NOW KNOW YE that We. re- 
 posing special trust and confidence in your Loyalty to the 
 King and in your Prudence. Conduct and Integrity, Do by vir- 
 tue of the said Letters Patent and Deeds Depute, Constitute. 
 Nominate and appoint you. the said Robert Hunter Morris, to 
 be Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and Countys. Giv- 
 ing and Hereby Granting unto you full Power and Authority to 
 Exercise, Execute and put in Practice in ample manner all 
 and every the Powers. Jurisdictions and Authorities so 
 granted unto the said William Penn. his Heirs and Assigns by 
 
PnoVlXCIAL COMMISSIOXS. G5 
 
 the said Letters Patent and Deeds as shall be necessary and 
 
 z^VTar '"' ''''''-' ''''' ''''''■ ^-•--- ^----'o 
 
 fhP P ^°:^'-'^^"» «^ ^"^ ^^'d Province and Counties, and 
 
 the People thereof, hereby committed and entrusted to .you. 
 Care and Charge, and Generally. At all Times, and upon a'. 
 Occasions, ^yhen proper and conyenient. to exercise Do exe- 
 cute, Act and Perform all and all manner of Po^yers'. Authori- 
 ties. Acts Military and all other matters and things .v-hatsoeyer 
 requisite and necessary for the Good order of Goyerument for 
 he Administering, Maintaining and Executing of Justice an ■ 
 for the safety. Peace, Defence and Preservation of tl e sa 
 Province and Countys and the people under your Governmei 
 
 and pZr' " '"'^' '"' '"^^^' '' ^" ^°^-^^- construction; 
 and In poses as ^ye ourselves might or could do. bv virtue of 
 the said Letters Patents and Deeds, or any other wise howso^ 
 ever, were .ve personally present. You following and observing 
 such orders. Instructions and Directions as you now have or 
 
 TO HAAE, HOLD. EXECUTE. EXERCISE AND EXJOY the 
 said ofhce or Post of Lieutenant Governor of the said Province 
 and countys. With all and every, the said Powers. Jurisdictions 
 and Authorities hereinbefore granted and all Titles Privileee^ 
 Pre-eminences. Profits and Advantages to a Lieutenant Gove,--' 
 nor and Commander in Chief of the said Province and Countv. 
 belonging and therewith usually held and enjoyed unto vou the 
 
 Ls, and the Survivor cf Us. and until further order. Provide.' 
 always that nothing herein contained shall extend or be con- 
 strued to extend to give you any power or authoritv to do per- 
 form, act. suffer, acquiesce in or consent or agree unto any aci 
 Matter or Thing whatsoever, by means or reason whereof We' 
 or either of Us, or the Heirs of Us, or either of Us. may b^' 
 hurt, prejudiced, impeached or incumbered in our or their o- 
 either of our or their Royalties. Jurisdictions. Properties E- 
 tate. Right. Title or Interest of in or to the said Province or 
 Countys. or any part of them. Nor to Set, Let. Lease out grant 
 Demise. Receive. Possess, occupy or dispose of anv Manor. 
 Messuages. Lands. Tenements. Houses. Gardens. Rovaltie^' 
 Rents Issues or Profits arising. Belonging or accruing unto ti.' 
 or either of us, in the Province and Countys aforesaid m- othp,-- 
 wise. nor to intermeddle or concern yourself therewith or with 
 any paj-t of the Property thereof, or with anv Officer or Of- 
 ficers appointed fo- the management thereof, either hv Placing 
 Displacing. Interrupting or Hindering any of them in the ju«t 
 
 5-9-3d Ser. 
 
66 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 execution of their offices, but in case your aid or assistance 
 shall be wanted by them and desire for our Service, then and 
 in such case you are hereby required to assist them by all 
 lawfull ways and means to the utmost of your power, anything 
 hereinbefore contained to the contrary thereof in any wise not- 
 withstanding. AND We do hereby Strictly Command, Charge 
 and Require all persons within the said Province and County?, 
 of what Degree, Quality. State or Condition soever, to yield 
 give and pay unto you all Respect. Submission and Obedience 
 as Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and Counties so 
 appointed as aforesaid, as they will answer the contrary at their 
 peril. 
 
 GIVEN under our Hands and Seals, at Arms, the Forteenth 
 day of May. in the Twenty-Seventh year of the reign of our 
 Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of 
 Great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the 
 Faith, &c., and in the year of our Lord One Thousand Se\-en 
 Hundred and Fifty-four. 
 
 THOMAS PENN. [Seal at Arms.l 
 RICHARD PENN. ISeal at Arms.l 
 
 The Great Seal of the Province of Pennsylvania appended by 
 a Ribbon Annext. 
 
 [Recorded the Seventh day of October. 1754.1 
 
 APPROBATION OF ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS FOR GOV 
 ERNOR, &C. 
 
 fL. S.] 
 
 At the Court at Kensington, on the Twenty First day of 
 June. 1754. Present, the King's Most Excellent Majesty in 
 Council. 
 
 WHEREAS. Thomas Penn. and Richard Penn, Proprietaries 
 of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, have represented to his Majesty 
 at this Board that they have nominated Robert Hunter Mor- 
 ris, Esquire, to be Deputy or Lieutenant Governor of the said 
 
PIKJN'IXCIAI. I O.M.MISSIOXS. 67 
 
 Province and Countvb and therefore prayed his Majesty's al- 
 lowance and Approbation of the said Robert Hunter Morris, in 
 the accustomed manner. His ^Majesty iiaving taken the same 
 into consideration is hereby pleased to approve of the said Rob- 
 ert Hunter Morris, to be Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania, 
 without Limitation of Time, and of the said Three Countys of 
 New Castle, Kent and Sussex during his Majesty's Royal Will 
 and Pleasure only. Provided the sai'd Robert Hunter Morris do 
 qualify himself for that Trust in such manner as the l^w Re- 
 quires, and that good and sufficient security be given for his 
 observing the Acts of Trade and Navigation, and for his Obey- 
 ing such Instructions relating thereto as shall be from time to 
 time sent to him from his Majesty or any acting under his 
 Royal Authority, and Provided also that the said Thomas Penn 
 and Richard Penn do make a Declaration in such manner as 
 hath been formerly made relating to his Majesty's Right to the 
 said Three Countys. and the Lords, Commissioners, for Trade 
 and Plantations are to take care that such security be accord- 
 ingly given, and to make report thereof to his Majesty at this 
 Board, and the said Lords Commissioners are likewise, at the 
 same time, to lay before his Majesty a Draught of such Instruc- 
 tions as have been usually given by. his Majesty to the said 
 Proprietaries on the like occasions. 
 
 W. SHARPE. 
 
 [Recorded the Seventeenth day of October. 1754.] 
 
 MINUTE OF GOVERNOR MORRIS? TAKING THE OATHS 
 BEFORE HIS MAJESTY IN COUNCIL. 
 
 [L. S.l 
 
 At the Court at Kensington, the Twenty-First day of June, 
 1754. Present, the Kings Most Excellent Majesty in Council. 
 
 His Majesty having been pleased to declare his Royal Al- 
 lowance and Approbation of Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire. 
 to be Deputy Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania with- 
 out Limitation of Time, and of the Countys of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware River, in America during his 
 
6S PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Royal Will and Pleasure, according to the Nomination of 
 Thomas and Richard Penn. Esquires, Proprietaries of the said 
 Countys, He this day took the Oaths before his Majesty in 
 Council, appointed to be taken, instead of the Oaths of Al- 
 legiance and Supremacy, and also the Oath required to be 
 taken by the Governors of His Majesty's Plantations for put- 
 ting in execution the Acts of Trade and Navigation. 
 
 W. SHARPE. 
 
 [Recorded the Seventeeuiu uay of October, 1754.] 
 
 PROPRIETARY TO ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS, ESQUIRE, 
 GOVERNOR, &C. 
 
 Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, true and absolute Propri- 
 etaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Pennsylva- 
 nia and Countys of New Castle. Kent and Sussex on Delaware, 
 to Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province and Counties. Greeting: 
 
 Know you, that We. reposing special trust and confidence in 
 you, have and each of us hath Given, Granted and Committed, 
 and by these Presents do and each of us doth Give, Grant and 
 Commit unto you full Power and Authority by Warrants 
 which are to be issued by our Secretary, under the Seal of our 
 Land Office, of the said Province, to Grant unto any person or 
 persons lawfully claiming, under our late Honoured Father, 
 William Penn, Esquire, deceased, the late Proprietary of the 
 said Province and Counties, or by any authority devised by, 
 from or under him. or lawfully claiming, under us, the said 
 Present Proprietaries or under us and our late Brother John 
 Penn, Esquire, deceased, and unto the Heirs and Assigns of 
 such persons so claiming forever any vacant Lands or Lots 
 within the said Province, according to the terms of the origi- 
 nal Purchases of such Lands or Lots, they first paying to our 
 Receiver General all such arrears of Rent as ought to have 
 been paid from the time of such their original purchases, and 
 also by Warrants to be issued as aforesaid to Grant to any 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMIirSlOXS. 69 
 
 Person or Persons who shall apply for ihe same and to their 
 Heirs and Assigns Forever any vacant lands within the said 
 Province and Countys, or any of them, upon, by and under the 
 same Terms, Methods, Rents and Reservations as have of 
 late been used and practiced in the said Land Office, but for no 
 less price, condition, Rent or Reservation in any wise, And all 
 such Rents to be reserved on all or any the before mentioned 
 lands are and shall be reserved and made payable in Sterling 
 money, or the value thereof, according to the course of Ex- 
 change between the said Province and the city of London, at 
 the times of payment and with further power also by War- 
 rants to be issued by our Secretary, under the Seal of our Land 
 Office of the said Province to grant to any Person or Persons 
 who shall apply for the same, and to their Heirs and Assigns 
 forever any other Lands. Tenements or Hereditaments within 
 the said Province and Countys or any of them, which at any 
 time heretofore have been granted out to any Person or Per- 
 sons by any former Proprietary or Proprietarys of the said 
 Province, or any acting under their authority, and which al- 
 ready have come or at any time or times hereafter shall or 
 may by Escheat, come or belong to us. the said Proprietaries, 
 or our Heirs, whether the same shall have been or shall not 
 have been before improved in the whole or in any part upon 
 and under the best Terms. Rents and Reservations that can be 
 obtained for the same, so as the yearly Rents to be reserved 
 for the same be all reserved and made payable in Sterling 
 money, or the value thereof according to the course of ex- 
 change between the said Province and the City of London, at 
 the time of payment, and be not less than one half penny 
 sterling for each acre by the year. And also by Warrants to he 
 issued by our Secretary under the Seal of our Land office of 
 the said Province, to Grant to any Person or Persons who shall 
 apply for the same and unto their Heirs and Assigns forever, 
 any Lots of Land on the Streets laid out in our Manor of 
 Springetsbury in the County of Philadelphia, adjoining the 
 City of Philadelphia, on the North side thereof, which has 
 been lately laid out into Streets, to be let for Building upon and 
 under the best Terms. Rents and Reser^-ations that can be ob- 
 tained for the same without taking any Fine or Purchase 
 money, so as the yearly Rents to be reserved for the same be 
 all reserved and made payable in Sterling money or the value 
 thereof, according to the course of Exchange between the said 
 Province and the City of London at the times of payment, and 
 shall not be less than three shillings sterling per annum for 
 
70 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 each foot in front of the same Lots. And also upon certificates 
 being produced of the Survey of any such Vacant Escheated 
 or other Lands or Lots having been made by the Surveyor 
 General, and also of the Consideration Money for such vacant 
 Escheated or other Lands, or Lots having been paid to the Re- 
 ceiver General, in such cases where any consideration money is 
 to be paid to Grant Letters Patent to be prepared by our Sec- 
 retary for the time being to such Person and Persons and to 
 their Heirs and Assigns for ever for all such Vacant Escheated 
 and other Lands and Lots Respectively from time to time 
 under the Great Seal of the said Province, such Letters Patent 
 to contain the respective Reservations herein before directed to 
 be Reserved in the Respective Warrants and to be duly Re- 
 corded in the Proper Office for Recording Deeds in our said 
 City of Philadelphia, and such Letters Patent, when so made 
 r.nd Recorded shall be deemed good, valid and effectual in 
 Law, and also to grant, under the Great Seal of the said Prov- 
 ince, Licenses for the erecting or continuing Ferrys within the 
 said Province and Countys or any of them as to you shall seem 
 meet, but not to exceed the term of Seven Years from the time 
 of Granting such Licenses, which Licenses shall also be Re- 
 corded in the said office for Recording Deeds in the said City of 
 Philadelphia. And also, in case of the misbehavior, Death, or 
 Voluntary Resignation of any of the Officers which have been 
 or shall be employed in or about or relating to the Premises of 
 any of them to remove and displace any such Officer or Officers, 
 and to appoint and put in any others from time to time into 
 such office, and Offices until further orders, you always taking 
 Immediately upon such appointments good and sufficient Se- 
 curities from the Persons so to be appointed, and from their re- 
 spective Sureties before such Persons shall take upon them to 
 act, for the due and faithful execution of such offices and for 
 their due accounting to us, and to the Proprietarys for the time 
 being, and also from time to time whensoever you shall judge 
 it to be for our Service to inspect, into the Conduct and Man- 
 agement of all or such Officers whom it doth or may concern, 
 and to make Report unto us how you shall find the same. And 
 also for the Purposes hereinbefore expressed, or any of them 
 to make use of the Provincial or any other Seal or Seals of the 
 said Province and Countys or of either or any of them, as 
 shall be requisite and proper, and what you shall lawfully do 
 or cause to be done in all or any the premises or the Depen- 
 dences thereof, by virtue and in pursuance of these Presents, 
 We and each of us shall and will at all time hold for firm, valid 
 
PROVINCIAL COM.MISSIOXS. 71 
 
 aud effectual, and as such shall and will reciify and confirm the 
 same under the conditions aforesaid. 
 
 And know ye further that in order to prevent the great incon- 
 venience and delay which might arise to the business of set- 
 tling and improving the said Province and Countys in case of 
 your death or ceasing to act as Lieutenant Governor of the 
 same until some other Person shall be appointed or act as 
 Governor, Therefore, we. reposing special trust and confidence 
 in the President of our Council, and in the other Members of 
 the same, have and each of us hath Given. Granted and Com- 
 mitted, and by these Presents do, and each of us doth Give. 
 Grant and Commit unto the President (if and when he shall 
 act as President of our Council in the said Province), and 
 unto such persons as shall from time to time act as President 
 of our said Council upon and immediately or at any other time 
 after your decease or ceasing to act as Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province and Countys, and so from time to time when 
 and as often and as long as you shall cease to act as Lieu- 
 tenant Go^-ernor of the same until some other person shall be 
 appointed, or act as Governor (but not at any other time or 
 times) full power and authority to do. execute and perform all 
 and every or any the matters and things for the Granting aud 
 Confirming of any Lands. Tenements or Hereditaments or for 
 the Licensing of Ferrys witiiin the said Province and County? 
 or any of them which you are herein before empowered and 
 authorized t*^ do, execute and perform in relation thereto 
 while you shall continue to act as Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province and Countys. And that and those in the same 
 manner and form and subject to the same Rules. Directions 
 and Restrictions in all Respects whatsoever as are hereinbefore 
 mentioned and expressed, and as s»-e to be observed and per- 
 formed by you, the said Robert Hunter Morris, in granting 
 out or Licensing any such Lands. Tenements. Hereditaments 
 or Ferrys. And what the said President of our said Council, 
 or such other President of our said council for the time being 
 shall then and at all such times and in such cases lawfully do 
 or cause to be done in all or any the Premises for granting 
 or cause to be done in all or any the Premises for the granting 
 and confirming of any Lands. Tenements or Hereditaments or 
 for the Licensing of Ferrys within the said Province and 
 Countys. by virtue and in Pursuance of these Presents, We. the 
 said Proprietarys and each of us, shall and will at all times, 
 liold for firm, valid and effectual, and as such ratify and con- 
 firm the same under the conditions aforesaid. And Know ye. 
 
72 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 furthermore, that We, the said Proprietarys, reposing further 
 Trust and Confidence in the said Present President and in any 
 further President of our Council in the said Province and also 
 in all others, the members of our said Coucil, have and each of 
 us hath Given, Granted and Committed and by these Presents 
 do and each of us doth Give, Grant and Commit unto the 
 Present President of our Council in the said Province, along 
 with any four or more other persons who shall for the time 
 being be of our said Council, and also unto such other person as 
 from time to time shall hereafter act as President of our said 
 Council from and immediately after or at any other time after 
 your decease or ceasing to act as Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province and Countys until some other Person shall be 
 appointed or act as Governor, along with any four or more 
 other Persons, who shall for the time being be of our said 
 Council from time to time when and as often and as long as 
 you shall cease to act as Lieutenant Governor of the same (but 
 not at any other time or times) full power and authority upon 
 the decease or voluntary resignation of our Secretary of the 
 Land Office for the Management of our Proprietary Land Af- 
 fairs in the said Province and Countys. and upon the decease 
 or voluntary resignation of the Receiver General. Surveyor 
 General or any other officer or Officers appointed for the man- 
 agement of our Proprietary, Land or Revenue Affairs in the 
 said Province and Countys to constitute and appoint New, 
 Proper and Responsible Persons to execute the said Offices so 
 becoming vacant as aforesaid or any of them, until further or- 
 dered, as fully as you the said Robert Hunter Morris are au- 
 thorized and empowered to appoint during your continuing 
 Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and Countys. the 
 said President and Councillors, always taking immediately 
 upon such appointments good and sufficient Securitites for the 
 Persons so to be appointed and from their respective Suretys 
 fcr the due and faithful execution of such offices and for their 
 due accounting to us and to the Proprietn-vs for the time be- 
 ing, before such Persons shall take upoi - act. 
 
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF We have hen ...to set our hands 
 and Seals the Sixteenth day of May, in the Twenty Seventh 
 year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by 
 the Grace of God of Great Britain. France and Ireland King, 
 Defender of the Faith, and so forth, and in the year of our 
 Lord One Thousand even Hundred Fifty and Four. 
 
 THOMAS PENN, [Seal. 
 
 RICHARD PENN. [Seal.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. •" 
 
 Signed, sealed and delivered by the before named Thomas 
 Penn and Richard Penn in ihe Presence of us, 
 
 FRED. JOHN PARIS. 
 ROBERT GWYN. 
 
 AFFIDAVIT OF PROOF BY ROBERT GWYN ANNEXT TO 
 YE COMMISSION LA?T BEFORE ENTERED. 
 
 ROBERT GWYN. of Anmdell Sireet, in the Strand, in the 
 Parish of St. Clement Danes, in the Liberties of Westminster, 
 County of Middlesex, and Kingdom of Great Britain. Gentle- 
 man, maketh oath that he was personally present as a witness 
 and did see and hear Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. the per- 
 sons named and described in the Parchment Instrument in 
 Writing or Deed. Poll or Commission, bearing date the Six- 
 teenth day of May. one Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 
 Four hereunto annexed (with which said Thomas Penn and 
 Richard Penn this Deponent hath for many years last past 
 been personally acquainted), and each of them duly signed, 
 scaled and as their several and respective Acts and Deeds de- 
 livered the said hereunto annexed Parchment Instrument in 
 Writing or Deed. Poll or Commission, and thereupon Ferdi- 
 nondo John Paris, of Surrey Street, in the Strand, in the 
 aforesaid Parish of St. Clement Danes. Gentleman, together 
 with this Deponent respectively, subscribed their several names 
 at the foot of the said annexed Parchment Instrument in Writ- 
 ing or Deed, Poll or Commission as Witnesses to the signing. 
 Sealing and TXfV i the same by the said Thomas Penn 
 
 and Richard Penn. .id that the name Thomas Penn unto the 
 same annexed Parchment Instrument in W^riting or Deed. Poll 
 or Commission Sett and subscribed as the name of one of the 
 two Partys executing the sam.e in such manner as the same 
 now appears thereto, was and is of the proper handwriting of 
 ihe before named Thomas Penn. And that the name Richard 
 Penn. therunto sett and subscribed as the name of the other of 
 the two partys executing the same in such manner as the same 
 now appears thereto was and is of the proper handwriting of 
 
74 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 the before named Richard Penn, and that the name Ferd. John 
 Paris thereunto sett and subscribed as the name of one of the 
 two witnesses attesting the signing, sealing and delivery of 
 the same by the said Thomas Penn and Richard Penn in such 
 manner as the same now appears thereto was and is of the 
 proper handwriting of the before named Ferdinando John 
 Paris, and was so thereunto sett and subscribed in this De- 
 ponent's presence, and that the name Robert Gwyn therunto 
 sett and subscribed as the name of the other of the two Wit- 
 nesses attesting the signing, sealing and delivery of the same 
 by the said Thomas Penn and Richard Penn in such manner as 
 the same now appears thereto was and is of the proper hand- 
 writing of this Deponent. 
 
 ROBERT GWYX. 
 
 Sworn the Thirty First day of May. 1754. before me, in Lon- 
 don. 
 
 TyOMA.S RAWLINSON. Mayor. 
 
 CERTIFICATE OF LORD MAYOR OF LONDON TO YE 
 AF';RE3AID COMMISSION AND AFFIDAVIT AN- 
 NEXED 
 
 iL. S.l 
 
 To all To whom these Presents shall come. I, Thomas Raw- 
 linson. Esquire. Lord Mayor of the City of London, do hereby 
 certify that on the day of the date hereof Personally came and 
 appeared before me, Robert Gwyn, of Arundell Street, in the 
 Strand, in the Parish of St. Clement Danes, in the Liberty of 
 Westminster. County of Middlesex, the Kingdom of Great 
 Britain. Gentleman, being a person well known and worthy of 
 good credit, and did by solemn oath, which he took upon the 
 Holy Evangelists of Almighty God. solemnly declare, testify 
 and depose to be true the several matters and things contained 
 in the affidavit hereunto annexed. 
 
 In Faith and Testimony whereof. I. the said Lord Mayor, 
 have caused the Seal of the Office of Mayoralty of the said 
 Citv of London to be hereunto put and affixed, and the Parch- 
 
PROVINCIAL cramissioxs. 7.3 
 
 ment Instrument mentioned in the said Affidavit to be also 
 hereunto annexed. Dated in London, the Thirty First day o: 
 May, in the T\venty Seventh year of the reiprn of our Sovereign 
 Lord George the Second, by the grace of God King of Greai 
 Britain. tYance and Ireland. Defender of the Faith, and in thr 
 year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Four. 
 
 MAX. 
 
 [Recorded the ISth day of October. 1754.] 
 
 BY THE HONOURABLE ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. ES- 
 QUIRE. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN 
 CHIEF OF THE PROVINCE OF PENNSYLVANIA AND 
 COUNTYS OF NEAV CASTLE. KENT AND SUSSEX I'PON 
 DELAWARE. 
 
 A procla:\iation. 
 
 For as much ae^ the Honourable Thomas Penn and Richaril 
 Penn, Esquires, true and absolute Proprietaries and Governors 
 in Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of New 
 Castle. Kent and Sussex upon Delaware have been pleased by 
 their Commission, under their Hands and Seals, bearing date 
 the Fourteenth day of May last, to constitute and appoint me 
 to be their Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and 
 Counties, with all necessary powers and authority for the well 
 Governing of the same, which said appointment, the Kings 
 most excellent majesty in a Council held at Kensing'ton the 
 Twenty First day of June last past was graciously pleased to 
 allow and approve of. Therefore, in pursuance of the said 
 Trust in me reposed, having a special regard to the safety of 
 the State and Government of the said Province and Countie.= . 
 and to prevent failures in the administration of .Justice therein 
 I have, by and with the advice and consent of the Council of 
 the said Province and Counties, thought fit to ordain, and do 
 hereby ordain and declare that all orders and Commissions 
 whatsoever relating to the Government of the said Province 
 and Counties heretofore lawfully issued which were in lorc^ 
 on the Third day of this Instant October, shall be continued 
 
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 and remain in full Force. Power and Virtue according to their 
 respective Tenors until my further Pleasure shall be known 
 therein, and that all persons whatsoever who, on the Third day 
 of this Instant October held or enjoyed any office of Trust or 
 Profit in this Government by virtue of any such Commission 
 as aforesaid shall continue to hold and enjoy the same until 
 they be determined by me as aforesaid or by other sufficient 
 authority. And I do further hereby command and require all 
 -Magistrates, Officers and Commissioners whatsoever in whom 
 any Publick Trust is reposed in this Government that they dili- 
 gently proceed in the performance and discharge of their re- 
 spective duties therein for the Safety, Peace and Well Being of 
 the same. 
 
 Given under my Hand and Great Seal of the said Province, at 
 Philadelphia, the Fourth day of October, in the Twenty Eighth 
 year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by 
 the Grace of God. King of Great Britain. France and Ireland, 
 Defender of tbe Faith. &c., and in the year of our Lord One 
 Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Four. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. [L. S.] 
 
 By his Honour's Command. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS, Secretary. 
 
 GOD SAVE THE KING. 
 
 ^Recorded the Sixteenth day of November, Anno Domini, 
 
 17.54.] 
 
 SAMUEL MORRIS. FOR SHERIFF OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith. &c.. to Sam- 
 uel Morris, of the city of Philadelphia, in our Province of 
 Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 Know that, reposing special trust and confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, we have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents, nominate, con- 
 
PROVINCIAL CUM.MIS^IU-XS. 77 
 
 stiiuie aud appoiui you. the said Samuel Morris, to be Sberin 
 of tlie said City and County of Philadelphia, within our sai.i 
 Pi-ovince, hereby committing the said City and County of Phil- 
 adelphia, with the appurtenances, and our Peace within the 
 same, to your care and defence, authorizing and commanding 
 you, the said Samuel Morris, to do and perform all the several 
 acts and things in the said City and County of Philadelpbiu 
 that to the oflioe of Sherilf, according to the laws of GreaL 
 Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong, to 
 hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Right.-. 
 Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing or thereunto of right appertaining, unti: 
 your term therein, according to the constitution of our sai-i 
 Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself well 
 so long in the said office. In testimony whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 Witness. Robert Hunter Morris. Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief o: 
 the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent an.i 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Fourth day of Oc- 
 tober. Anno Domini One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty 
 Four, and in the Twenty Eiglith year of our reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. [Seal.; 
 
 [Recorded the Sixteenth day of November. 1754.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO SAMUEL MORRIS. 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. &c.. to a'.! 
 Judge?. Justices. Magistrates and all other officers. Freemen and 
 all othpr persons whatsoever within the City and County o: 
 Philadelphia, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 Whereas, by ^ certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with. We have granted unto Samuel Morris. Esquire, the office 
 
78 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Ci Sheriff of the said City and County of Philadelphia, to hold 
 until the expiration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so 
 long he shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Com- 
 mission at Large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, 
 require and command you, and all of you. that to the said 
 Samuel Morris you be aiding and assisting in all things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said City and County do or may 
 in any wise belong. In testimony whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, Robert Hunter Morris. Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province, at Philadelphia, the Fourth day of 
 October. Anno Domini, One Thousand Seven Hundred and 
 Fifty Four, in the Twenty Eighth year of our reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the Sixteenth day of November, 1754.] 
 
 PATENT TO DAVID NEIL. 
 
 Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, True and absolute 
 Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex upon 
 Delaware, to all unto whom these Presents shall come, GREET- 
 ING: 
 
 Whereas, by %nrtue of a warrant, under seal of the Land of- 
 fice, bearing date the Eleventh day of April. One Thousand 
 Seven Hundred and Forty-five, there was surveyed unto Wil- 
 liam Smith, of the said County of Kent. Yeoman, a certain 
 Tract of Land. Situate on the branches of Duck Creek, part 
 in the Forest of Little Creek Hundred, and part thereof in 
 Duck Creek Hundred, in the county of Kent aforesaid, 
 bounded and described as follows, viz: Beginning at a Stake 
 standing on the East side of a branch of Duck Creek, called 
 Bridge Branch, alias School House Branch, and from thence 
 
I'liOVIXriAl, (.V).\1.MISS10XS. 79 
 
 extending by land late of William Barnes. East Eighi Perches 
 to a marked Black Oak, thence by Land of Randal Blackshare, 
 North Fifty Three degrees East Tavo Hundred and Forty One 
 Perches to an old corner marked White Oak. thence by David 
 Neil's land North Fifty degrees West Sixty eight Perches to a 
 s:ake in a small Savannah, thence by land late of Richard 
 Smith, now of Randal Blackshare. South Eighty Nine degrees. 
 West One Hundred and Eighty Eight perches to a marked 
 Black oak. North Sixty One degrees West Eighty Perches and 
 an half to a marked Spanish Oak. and North Six degrees East 
 One Hundred and Twenty Seven Perches and an half to a 
 marked Red Oak, thence by land late of the said Richard 
 Smith, now Hugh Barnet's. North Twenty Eight degrees. West 
 One Hundred and Forty two Perches to a marked Black Oak, 
 Thence by David Clark's land South Seventy-Eight degi-ees and 
 a quarter West Fifty Nine Perches to a Stake near a slipped 
 red oak in a Savannah, thence by land late in the possession 
 of the said William Barnes South Twenty-Seven degrees East 
 One Hundred and Forty Two Perches to a stake. South Eight 
 degre.3s. West Eighty Nine Perches to a marked Spanish Oak. 
 South Forty Three degrees Fifteen Minutes East Two Hundred 
 and Thirty Perches and an half to a marked Black Oak. and 
 East Sixteen Perches to a marked Ash standing on the said 
 Bridge Branch, thence down the same on the several courses 
 thereof eighty four Perches to the place of Beginning. Contain- 
 ing Two Hundred and Eighty Acres and an half acre, and the 
 usual allowance of Six acres per cent, for roads and Highways, 
 as in and by the Survey thereof remaining in onr Surveyor 
 General's Office and from thence Certified into the Secretaries 
 Office may appear. And whereas, the said William Smith, by 
 Deed bearing date the 12th day of June, One Thousand Seven 
 Hundred and Fifty Three did for the consideration therein 
 mentioned assign and set over all his Right, Title. Interest, 
 Property, Claim and Demand whatsoever of in and to the above 
 dercribed Tract of Land and Premises, with the appurtenances, 
 unto David Neil, of the said County of Kent. Yeoman, to hold 
 to him, the said David Neil, his Heirs and Assigns forever. 
 Now. at the instance and request of the said David Neil that 
 we would be pleased to grant him a confirmation of the same. 
 Know ye, that in Consideration of the yearly Rent and other 
 Reservations hereinafter mentioned and expressed. We have 
 Given, Granted, Released and confirmed, and by these Presents, 
 for Us. our Heirs and Successors, do Give. Grant. Release and 
 
S'J PROVINCIAL CO.MMISSIOXS. 
 
 Confirm unto the said David Neil, lais Heirs and Assigns, the 
 said Two Hundred and Eighty acres and one half acre of 
 Land, as the same are now set forth, bounded and limited as 
 aforesaid, with all Mines, Minerals. Quarrys, Meadows. 
 Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Underwoods. 
 Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters. Water Courses, Liberties. 
 Profits, Commodities, Advantages, Hereditaments and Appur- 
 tenances whatsoever thereunto belonging, or in any wise ap- 
 pertaining, and lying within the bounds and limits aforesaid 
 (Three full and clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines, free from 
 all Deductions and Reprisals for digging and refining the 
 same, and also One Fifth part of the Ore of all other Mines 
 delivered at the pit's mouth only excepted and hereby re- 
 served), and also free leave, Right and Liberty to and for the 
 said David Neil, his Heirs and Assigns to hawk, hunt, fish and 
 fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises, or 
 upon any part thereof, to have and to hold the said Two Hun- 
 dred and Eighty acres and an half acre of Land and Premises 
 hereby granted or mentioned to be granted (except as before 
 excepted), with their appurtenances, unto the said David 
 Xeil. his Heirs and Assigns, to the only Use and Behoof of the 
 said David Neil, his Heirs and Assigns forever, to be holden of 
 us. our Heirs and Successors. Proprietaries of the said Coun- 
 ties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex upon Delaware, as of our 
 Manor of Frieth. in the County of Kent aforesaid, in Free and 
 Common Socage, by Fealty only, in Lieu of all other services, 
 yielding and paying therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and 
 Successors, at the Town of Dover, In the said County of Kent, 
 at or upon the First day of March in every year, from the First 
 day of March last past. One Penny Sterling for every acre of 
 the same, and one whole year's rent on every Alienation, or the 
 value thereof in coin current, according as the Exchange shall 
 then be between our said Province and the City of London, to 
 such person or Persons as shall from time to time be appointed 
 to receive the same, and in case of Non payment thereof within 
 Ninety days next after the same shall become due, that then 
 it shall and may be lawful for Us. our Heirs and Successors, 
 our and their Receiver or Receivers into and upon the hereby 
 granted Land and Premises to re-enter and the same to hold 
 and possess until the said Quit Rent and all arrears thereof, 
 together with the charges accruing by means of such non pay- 
 ment and re-entry be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 Witness. Robert Hunter Mo:ris. Esquire. Lieutenant Gover- 
 nor of the said Province and Counties, who. bv virtue of cer- 
 
PROVi:.CIAL COMMISSIONS. SI 
 
 tain powers and authorities to him for this purpose inter 
 alia, granted by the said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his 
 Hand and caused the Great Seal of the said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. At Philadelphia, this Nineteenth dav of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred 
 and Fifty Four, tlae Twenty Eighth year of the reign of King 
 George the Second over Great Britain, etc., and the Thirty 
 Seventh year of the said Proprietaries Government. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. [L. S.] 
 [Recorded the 27th day of November, 1754.] 
 
 PATENT TO MARTIN FREY. 
 
 Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires. Free and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries and Governoi-s in Chief of the Province of 
 Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex on 
 Delaware, to all unto whom these Presents shall come GREET- 
 ING: 
 
 Whereas, by virtue of a warrant, under the seal of the Land 
 Office, bearing date the Second day of March, One Thousand 
 Seven Hundred and Forty Nine there was surveyed to Jacob 
 Fry, of the County of Lancaster, a certain Tract of Land, sit- 
 uate in Brecknock Township, in the County of Lancaster afore- 
 said, bounded and described as follows, viz: Beginning at a 
 marked Black Oak, and from thence extending by the Widow 
 Fry's land North by East Eighty-Two Perches to a marked 
 white Oak, thence by Philip Staffeys. alias Stephen's Land, 
 North Seventy Three degrees East Sixty Tavo Perches to a 
 marked Black Oak. thence by vacant land South Thirteen de- 
 grees East Sixty Nine Perches to a marked White Oak. South 
 Sixty Two degrees West Seventy Four Perches to a marked 
 White Oak. and North Eighty Two degrees West Twenty Six 
 Perches to the place of Beginning. Containing Thirty Five acres 
 and an allowance of Six Acres Per Cent for roads and High- 
 ways, and the said Jacob Fry, by deed dated the Fifteenth day 
 of January last, for the consideration therein mentioned did 
 
 6-9-3d 3er. 
 
S2 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 bargain and sell the said Tract and Premises unto Martin Fry, 
 of the said County, Yeoman, in Fee, as in and by the Survey 
 thereof remaining in our Surveyor General's Office, and froni 
 thence certified into the Secretaries Office may appear. Now, at 
 the instance and request of the said Martin Fry that We would 
 be pleased to grant him a confirmation of the same. Know Ye. 
 that in consideration of the sum of Five Pounds Eight Shil- 
 lings and Six Pence Lawful money of Pennsylvania to our ITsf 
 paid by the said Martin Fry (the receipt whereof We hereby 
 acknowledge and thereof do acquit and forever discharge the 
 said Martin P"ry, his Heirs and Assigns by these Presents), and 
 of 
 
 (This is all of the Pateni Copied in Commission Book A. 
 Page 186.] 
 
 PATENT TO PETER LAUBACH. 
 
 Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and absolute 
 Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex on Del- 
 aware, To all unto whom these Presents shall come, GREET- 
 ING: 
 
 Whereas, by virtue of a Warrant, under the Seal of the Land 
 office, bearing date the First day of March, One Thousand 
 Seven Hundred and Forty Four there w^as surveyed unto Peter 
 Laubach. alias Lewbaugh, of the County of Philadelphia. Yeo 
 man, a certain Tract of Land Situate in Oley Township, for- 
 merly in the said County of Philadelphia, now in the County of 
 Berks. Bounded and described as follows, viz: Beginning at 
 a stone in a line of John Keim's Land, and from thence ex- 
 tending by the same Northeast Sixty Six Perches to a stone, 
 thence by vacant land Northwest Sixty Four Perches and an 
 Half to a stone, thence by other land of the said Peter Lau- 
 back Southwest Sixty Six Perches to a Post, thence by vacant 
 land Southeast Sixty four Perches and an half to the place 
 of Beginning. Containing Twenty Five Acres and Sixteen 
 
PROVINCIAL CO^•.-MISSIO^•S. S3 
 
 perches, and the usual allowance of Six acres Per cent, for 
 Roads and Highways. And whereas, by virtue of a Warrant, 
 under the said Seal of the Land office, bearing date the Third 
 day of January, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty Xino, 
 there was surveyed unto the said Peter Lauback a cenain 
 Tract of Land, Situate near Oley. formerly in the said County 
 of Philadelphia, now in the said County of Berks, bounded and 
 described as follows, viz: Beginning at a marked White Oak. a 
 corner of Lazarus Weidner's land, and from thence extending 
 by the same North Forty Three degrees West Sixty Two 
 Perches to a marked black oak, thence by the said Lazarus 
 Weidner's land and other land of the said Peter Lauback 
 North Forty Three degrees East One Hundred and T^venly 
 Eight Perches to a post, thence by the said Peter Lauback's 
 other Land South Forty three degrees East Sixty Two Perches 
 to a stone, thence by land belonging to the Heirs of .John 
 Jcyme. South Forty three degrees West One Hundred and 
 Twenty Eight perches to the place of Beginning. Containing 
 Forty Six acres and One Hundred and Twenty Six Perches, 
 and the usual allowance aforesaid. And whereas, by virtue of 
 a warrant under the said Seal of the Land office, bearing date 
 the Twentieth day of December. One Thousand Seven Hundred 
 and Fifty Four there was surveyed unto the said Peter Lau- 
 back a certain Tract of Land situate among Oley Hills, in the 
 said County of Berks, bounded and described as follows, viz: 
 Beginning at a stone in the line of his other land, and from 
 thence extending by the same North Forty-three degrees West 
 Forty Perches to a stone and North Thirty Three degrees East 
 Ninety Two Perches to a marked Spanish Oak. Thence bv 
 vacant land South Forty Three degrees East Forty Perches to a 
 marked White Oak. and South Forty three degrees West Ninety 
 Tw^o Perches to the place of Beginning. Containing twenty-one 
 acres and one hundred and eleven perches, and the usual al- 
 lowance aforesaid, as in and by the several Surveys of the said 
 Three Tracts of Land remaining in our Surveyor General's Of- 
 fice, and from thence cenified into the Secretaries office may 
 appear. Now. at the instance and request of the said Peter 
 Lauback that we would be pleased to grant him a confirmation 
 of the said three Tracts of Land, cciitcining together Ninety 
 Three Acres and Ninety Three Perches and the aforesaid al- 
 lowance. Know ye that in consideration of the sum of fourteen 
 Pounds Ten Shillings Lawful money of Pennsylvania to our 
 Use paid by the said Peter Laughbach (the receipt whereof we 
 do hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit and forever dis- 
 
84 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 charge the said Peter Laubach, his Heirs and Assigns by these 
 Presents), and of the yearly Quit Rent hereinafter mentioned 
 and reserved, we have given, granted, released and confirmed, 
 and by these Presents, for us, our Heirs and Successors, do 
 give, grant, release and confirm unto the said Peter Laubacl^, 
 his Heirs and Assigns, the said Ninety Three acres and Ninety 
 three Perches of land, as the same are now set forih. bounded 
 and limited as aforesaid, with all Mines, Minerals, Quarrys, 
 Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Un- 
 derwoods, Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, Water Courses, 
 Rights, Liberties, Profits. Commodities, Advantages. Heredita- 
 ments and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging, and 
 lying within the bounds and limits aforesaid (Three full and 
 clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines, free from Deductions and 
 Reprisals for digging and refining the same, and also one fifth 
 part of the ore of all other Mines delivered at the pit's mouth, 
 only excepted and hereby reserved), and also free Leave, Right 
 and Liberty to and for the said Peter Lauback, his Heirs and 
 Assigns to Hawk. Hunt. Fish and Fowl in and upon the hereby 
 granted land and premises, or upon any part thereof, to have 
 and to hold the said Ninety three acres and Ninety three 
 Perches of land and Premises hereby granted (except as before 
 excepted), with their appurtenances, unto the said Peter Lau- 
 back, his Heirs and Assigns, to the only use and Behoof of the 
 said Peter Lauback, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, to be 
 holden of Us. our Heirs and Successors, Proprietaries of Penn- 
 sylvania, of our Manor of Ruscombe, in the County of Berks 
 aforesaid, in free and common Socage, by Fealty only, in lieu 
 of all other services, yielding and paying therefore yearly unto 
 us, our Heirs and Successors, at the Town of Reading, in the 
 said County, at or upon the first day of March in every year, 
 from the first day of March last past, One Half penny Sterling 
 for every acre of the same, or value thereof in Coin Current, ac- 
 cording as the Exchange shall then be between our said Prov- 
 ince and the City of London, to such person or persons as shall 
 from time to time be appointed to receive the same. And in 
 case of Nonpayment thereof within ninety days next after the 
 same shall become due, that then it shall and may be lawful for 
 us, our Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Re- 
 ceivers into and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to 
 re-enter and the same to hold and possess until the said Quit 
 Rent, and all arrears thereof, together with the charges accru- 
 ing by means of such non payment and re-entry be fully paid 
 and discharged. 
 
PROVINCIAL CO:\JMISSIONS. 85 
 
 Witness. Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire, bieutenant Gover- 
 nor of the said Province, who, in pursuance and by virtue of 
 certain powers and authorities lo him for this purpose, inter 
 alia, granted by the said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his 
 Hand and caused the Great Seal of the said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed, at Philadelphia, this Thirteenth day of Janu- 
 ary, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and 
 Fifty Five, the Twenty Eighth year of the reign of King 
 George the Second over Great Britain. <S:c.. and the Thirty 
 Seventh year of the said Proprietaries Government. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the Tenth day of January. 1755.] 
 
 PATENT TO JOSEPH REES. 
 
 Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Escjuires. true and absolute 
 Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Dela- 
 ware, to all unto whom these Presents shall come, GREET- 
 ING: 
 
 Whereas, by virtue of a Warrant, under the seal of the Land 
 Office, bearing date the Twentieth day of April. One Thousand 
 Seven Hundred and Forty Seven, there was surveyed unto 
 Joseph Bond, of the County of Bucks. Yeoman, a certain Tract 
 of Land, situate in Springfield Township, in the said County, 
 Bounded and described as follows, viz: Beginning at a marked 
 beech tree, a corner of Joseph Dennis's land, thence by the 
 same East Eighty three Perches to a stone, thence by the said 
 Joseph Dennis's and vacant land North Seventy Nine perches 
 to a stone, thence by DeWalt Broughler"s land West Sixty 
 Seven perches and an half to a marked white oak. and North 
 Seventy Six Perches to a stone, thence by Frederick Niccone's 
 land West One Hundred and Ten perches to a marked white 
 oak. South Twenty three Perches to a marked Spanish Oak, 
 and West Fifty Seven Perches and an half to a stone, thence 
 bv .Tchn Dennis's land South One Hundred and Eleven Perches 
 
86 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 to a stone, thence by the Lottery land East One Hundred and 
 Fifty Two perches to a marked Spanish Qali, and South Twenty 
 one Perches to the place of Beginning. Containing One hundred 
 and Fifty-eight acres and the usual allowance of Six Acres per 
 cent, for Roads and Highways, as in and by the survey thereof 
 remaining in our Surveyor General's Office, and from thence 
 certified into the Secretaries office may appear, and the Right 
 in and to the above described Tract of Land, Hereditaments 
 and Premises with the appurtenances, being now by virtue of 
 sundry mesne Grants and Conveyances lawfully vested in Jo- 
 seph Rees, of the Township of Springfield, in the County of 
 Bucks aforesaid. Yeoman, who hath now humbly besought us 
 that we would grant him our Patent of Confirmation for the 
 said described Tract of I^and and Premises, with the appurte- 
 nances. Now, at the instance and request of the said Joseph 
 Rees, Know Ye that in consideration of the sum of Twenty 
 Four Pounds Nine Shillings and Nine Pence lawful money of 
 Pennsylvania to our Use paid by the said Joseph Rees (the 
 receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit 
 and forever discharge the said Joseph Rees, his Heirs and As- 
 signs by these Presents) and of the yearly Quit Rent herein- 
 after mentioned and reserved. We have given, granted, re- 
 leased and confirmed, and by these Presents, for us. our Heirs 
 and Successors, do give, grant, release and confirm unto the 
 said Joseph Rees. his Heirs and Assigns the said One Hundred 
 and Fifty Eight acres of land as the same are now set forth, 
 bounded and limited as aforesaid, with all Mines. Minerals. 
 Quarrys. Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, 
 Woods, Underwoods, Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, Water 
 Courses. Liberties, Profits. Commodities. Advantages. Heredita- 
 ments and Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging and 
 lying within the bounds and limits aforesaid (three full and 
 clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines, free from all Deductions 
 and Reprisals for digging and refining the same, and also one 
 fifth part of the Ore of all other Mines delivered at the pit's 
 mouth only excepted and hereby reserved), and also free Leave, 
 Right and Liberty to and for the said Joseph Rees. his Heirs 
 and Assigns to Hawk. Hunt. Fish and Fowl in and upon the 
 hereby granted I.and and Premises, or upon any part thereof, 
 to have and to hold the said One hundred and fifty-eight acres 
 of land and premises hereby granted (except as before ex- 
 cepted), with their appurtenances, unto the said Joseph Rees. 
 his Heirs and Assigns, to the only use and behoof of the said 
 Joseph Rees. his Heirs and Assigns forever, to be holden of us. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. ST 
 
 our Heirs and Successors. Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, as of 
 our Manor of Pennsbury. in the County of Bucks, aforesaid, in 
 free and common socage, by fealty only, in lieu of all other 
 services, yielding and paying therefore, yearly unto us, our 
 Heirs and Successors, at Pennsbury aforesaid, at or upon the 
 first day of March, in every year, from the first day of March 
 last past, One Half Penny Sterling for every acre of the same, 
 or value thereof in coin current, according as the exchange 
 shall then be between our said Province and the City of Lon- 
 don, to such Person or Persons as shall from Time to Time be 
 ai)pointed to receive the same. And in case of nonpayment 
 thereof within ninety days next after the same shall become 
 due. that then it shall and may be lawful for us, our Heirs 
 and Successors, our or their receiver or receivers into and upon 
 the hereby granted Land and Premises to re-enter and the 
 same to hold and possess until the said Quit Rent and all ar- 
 rears thereof, together with the charges accruing by means of 
 such nonpayment and re-entry be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 Witness. Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire, Lieutenant Gov- 
 ernor of the said Province, who. by virtue and in pursuance of 
 certain powers and authorities to him for this purpose, inter 
 alia, granted by the said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his 
 Hand and caused the Great Seal of the said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. At Philadelphia, this Twenty Fifth day of 
 January, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred 
 and Fifty Five, the Twenty Eighth year of the reign of King 
 George the Second over Great Britain, &c.. and the Thirty Sev- 
 enth year of the said Proprietaries Government. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the Twenty-fifth day of January. 175o.l 
 
 PATENT TO JOSEPH TROUT. 
 
 Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of 
 Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex 
 
SS PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 upon Delaware, to all unto whom these Presents shall come, 
 GREETING: 
 
 Whereas, by virtue of a warrant, under seal of the Land of- 
 fice, bearing date the Eighth day of November instant, upon 
 application made to us by Joseph Trout, of the County of 
 Lancaster, Yeoman, our Surveyor General was required to ac- 
 cept and receive into his office a resurvey made by our consent 
 and direction of a certain Tract of Land situate in Cocalico 
 Township, in the said County of Lancaster (first surveyed by 
 virtue of a warrant under the said Seal dated the first day of 
 March, 1749, unto George Springett, whose right is now vested 
 in the said Joseph Trout) and to make return thereon into the 
 secretaries office for the Use and Behoof of the said Joseph 
 Trout, which re-survey being accordingly accepted by our Sur- 
 veyor General and by him duly returned into the Secretaries 
 Office, the meets and bounds of the same are set forth and de- 
 scribed as follows, viz: Beginning at a marked Black oak, and 
 from thence extending by other lands of the said George Sprin- 
 gett North One Hundred and Seventy Perches and an half to a 
 post, thence by Jacob Sibert's land North Eighty degrees West 
 Eighty One Perches to a Post North Eighteen degi-ees West 
 Forty Two Perches to a post, and South Seventy Four degrees 
 West Sixty-five perches to a post, thence by Jacob Beck's land 
 South Twenty-three degrees West One hundred and forty 
 perches to a marked hickory, thence by Phillip Trout's land 
 South Sixty Eight degrees East Two Hundred and Twenty Six 
 perches and an half to the place of Beginning, Containing One 
 Hundred and Eighty acres and an half acre and the allowance 
 of six acres per cent, for Roads and Highways, as in and by 
 the resurvey thereof remaining in our Surveyor General's of- 
 fice and from thence certified into the secretaries office may 
 appear. Now. at the instance and request of the said Joseph 
 Trout that we would be pleased to grant him a confirmation of 
 the same. Know ye, that in consideration of the sum of Twenty 
 Seven Pounds Nineteen Shillings and Six Pence lawful money 
 of Pennsylvania to our Use paid by the said Joseph Trout (the 
 receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit 
 and forever discharge the said Joseph Trout, his Heirs and As- 
 signs, by these Presents), and of the yearly Quit Rent herein- 
 after mentioned and reserved, we have given, granted, re- 
 leased and confirmed, and by these Presents, for Us, our Heirs 
 and Successors, do give, grant, release and confirm unto the 
 said Joseph Trout, his Heirs and Assigns, the said One Hun- 
 dred and Fifty-Eight acres and an half acre of Land, as the 
 
PROVINCIAL C>:'MMISSIOXS. S9 
 
 same are now set forth, bounded and limited as aforesaid, with 
 all Mines, Minerals, Quarrys. Meadows. Marshes, Savannahs, 
 Swamps. Cripples, Woods. Underwoods, Timber and Trees. 
 Ways. Waters, Water Courses. Liberties. Profits. Commodities. 
 Advantages, Hereditaments and Appurtenance whatsoevei' 
 thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and lying 
 within the bounds and limits aforesaid (three full and clear 
 firth parts of all Royal Klines, free from all Deductions and Re- 
 prisals for digging and refining the same, and also one fifth 
 part of the ore of all other Mines, delivered at the pit's mouth 
 only excepted and hereby reserved), and also free Leave, 
 Right and Liberty to and tor the said Joseph Trout, his Heirs 
 and Assigns to Hawk, Hunt. Fish and Fowl in and ujjon the 
 hereby granted land and premises, or upon any part thereof, 
 to have and to hold the said one hundred and eighty acres and 
 an half an acre of Land and Premises hereby granted (except 
 as before excepted), with the appurtenances unto the said Jo- 
 seph Trout, his Heirs and Assigns, to the only use and Behoof 
 of the said Joseph Trout, his Heirs and Assigns forever, to be 
 holden of us. our Heirs and Successors. Proprietaries of Penn- 
 vylvania. as of our Manor of Conestogoe. in the County of 
 Lancaster aforesaid, in free and common socage, by fealty 
 only, in lieu of all other services, yielding and pay- 
 ing therefore, yearly uto us. onr Heirs and Succes- 
 sors, at the Town of Lancaster, in the said county, 
 at or upon the First day of March, in every year, 
 from the first day of March last Past, one half Penny Sterling 
 for every acre of the same, or value thereof in coin current, ac- 
 cording as the Exchange shall then be between our said Prov- 
 ince and the city of London, to such Person or Persons as shall 
 from time to time be appointed to receive the same, and in case 
 of non payment thereof within ninety days next after the 
 same shall become due, that then it shall and may be lawful for 
 us. our Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receiv- 
 ers into and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to 
 re-enter and the same to hold and possess until the said Quit 
 Rent and all arrears thereof, together with the charges accru- 
 ing by means of such nonpayment and re-entry be fully paid 
 and discharged. 
 
 Witness. Robert Hunter Morris. Esquire. Lieutenant Gov- 
 ernor of the said Province, who. in pursuance and by virtue of 
 certain powers and authorities to him for this purpose, inter 
 alia, granted by the said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his 
 Hand and caused the Great Seal of the said Provincp to be 
 
90 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 hereunto affixed, at Philadelphia, this Twenty first day of No- 
 vember, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred 
 and Fifty Four, the Twenty Eighth year of the reign of King 
 George the Second over Great Britain. &c., and the Thirty 
 Seventh year of the said Proprietaries Government. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. IL. S.J 
 
 [Recorded the Twenty Fifth day of January, 1755. J 
 
 CHARTER TO YE ACADEMY 
 
 THOMAS PEXX AND RICHARD PENN, true and absolute 
 Proprietaries of the Pi-ovince of Pennsylvania and Counties of 
 New Castle. Kent and Sussex on Delaware. To all Persons to 
 whom these Presents shall come. Greeting: 
 
 Whereas, It was heretofore represented to us by Thomas 
 Lawrence. William Allen. John Inglis. Tench Francis, William 
 Masters. Lloyd Zachary. Samuel McCall. Jun'r. Joseph Turner. 
 Benjamin Franklin. Thomas Leech. William Shippen. Robert 
 Strettell, Philip Syng, Charles Willing, Phineas Bond, Richard 
 Peters, Abraham Taylor. Thomas Bond. Joshua Maddox. Wil- 
 liam Plumsted. Thomas White. William Coleman. Isaac Nor- 
 ris and Thomas Cadwalader. of our City of Philadelphia. Gen- 
 tlemen. That they had at their own expense, and by the Dona- 
 tions of many well disposed Persons set up and maintained an 
 Academy within our said City, as well for Instructing Youth 
 for reward as poor Children on Charity, and Praying us to in- 
 corporate them and their Successors for the more effectual car- 
 rying on and establishing the same. And Whereas We. being 
 desirous of encouraging such Pious Useful and Charitable De- 
 signs, hoping that the said ACADEMY, through the Blessing of 
 Almighty God. would prove a nursery of Wisdom and Virtue, 
 and be the means of raising up men of Dispositions and Quali- 
 fications beneficial to the Publick in the various occupations of 
 Life. & for other Causes and Considerations. Us thereto spec- 
 ially moving. Did for Us. our Heirs and Successors, by our 
 Charter, under the Great Seal of our said Province. Grant, De- 
 clare, Ordain. Constitute and appoint that the said Thomas 
 Lawrence. William Allen, John Inglis. Tench Francis. William 
 
PRUVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 91 
 
 Masters, Lloyd Zachary, Samuel McCall. Jun'r. Joseph Turner. 
 Benjamin Franklin, Thomas beech, William Shippen, Roben 
 Strettell. Philip Syng, Charles Willing. Phineas Bond, Richard 
 Peters. Abraham Taylor. Thomas Bond. Joshua Maddox, Wil- 
 liam Plumsted. Thomas While. William Coleman, Issac Norris 
 & Thomas Cadwalader and their Successors duly elected and 
 nominated in their place and stead should be one CORPORA- 
 TION and BODY POLITIC to have continuance forever by the 
 name of che TRUSTEES of the ACADEMY and CHARITABLE 
 SCHOOL in the PROVINCE of PENNSYLVANIA, capable to 
 purchase and bold Lauds, to receive Donations, to sue and be 
 sued to have and to use a Common Seal, to make Rules & 
 Statutes. & to do everything needful for the good governmeuT 
 and perfect Establishment of the said academy, or of any other 
 kind of Seminary of Learning which they should think fit :o 
 erect, maintain and support in any place within the said Prov- 
 ince of Pennsvlvania for the Instruction of Youth in any kind oi 
 Literature. Aris and Sciences, as by our said Charter. InroUe.l 
 in our Recorder's Office for the said Province, at the City of 
 Philadelphia, aforesaid may more fully and at large appear. 
 NOW KNOW YE, That \\1^ do. foi US. our Heirs and Succes- 
 sors, by these Presents, approve of. ratify and fully confirm to 
 the said Trustees and their successors, all and singular tne 
 Premises, together with all and singular, the matters. clause.= . 
 sentences and articles contained in our said Letters Patent ^ 
 Charter, EXCEPTING ONLY ONE ARTICLE, by these our 
 Present Letters and Charter altered and changed. WHERE- 
 FORE, bv the advice and consent of the said Trustees. KNOW 
 YE THAT WE DO WILL and Ordain that the Present Trustee.^ 
 of the said Academy, to wit: James Hamilton. W'-ilUam Allen. 
 John Inglis. Tench Francis, William Masters. Lloyd Zachary. 
 Samuel McCall. Junr. Joseph Turner, Benjamin Franklin, 
 Thomas Leech. William Shippen. Robert Strettell. Philip Syng. 
 Phineas Bond, Richard Peters. Abraham Taylor. Thomas Bond. 
 Joshua Maddox. William Plumsted. Thomas White. William 
 Coleman Thomas Cadwalader, Alexander Stedman and John 
 Mifflin and F.uch ether Persons as shall from Time to Time b^ 
 nominated or chosen in their Place & Stead, according to thj 
 order and direction of our said recited Letters & Charter, shah 
 be one COMMUNITY. CORPORATION and BODY POLITIC, to 
 have continuance for ever by the name of the TRUSTEES OF 
 THE COLLEGE, ACADEMY AND CHARITABLE SCHOOL o: 
 Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, and that h> 
 the same name they shall have Perpetual Succession. AM- 
 
S2 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WE DO HEREBY, for US, our Heirs and Successors. Grant, 
 Ordain and Declare that the said Trustees & their successors, 
 by that name, shall be able and capable in Law to Purchase, 
 Have, Receive, Take, Hold and Enjoy to them and their Suc- 
 cessors, in Fee and Perpetuity or for any other lesser Estate 
 or Estates, any Manors. Lands, Tenements, Rents, Annuities, 
 Pensions or other Hereditaments within the said Province of 
 Pennsylvania, or three lower Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, by the Gift, Grant. Bargain, Sale, Aliena- 
 tion. Enfeoffment, Release. Confirmation or Devise of any Per- 
 son or Persons, Bodies Politic or Corporate. Capable to make 
 the same, and such Mannors. Lands. Tenements. Rents, An- 
 nuities, Pensions or other Hereditaments or any lesser Es- 
 tates, Rights or Interests of or in the same, at their Pleasure 
 to grant. Alien, sell and Transfer in such manner & form aa 
 rhey shall think meet and Convenient, and further, that they 
 may take and receive any sum or Sums of money, and any kind, 
 manner or portion of goods & Chattels that shall be given, sold 
 cr bequeathed to them by any Person or Persons, Bodies Poli- 
 tic or Corporate. Capable to make a gift, sale or Bequest 
 thereof, and therewith to erect, set up and maintain any other 
 kind of Seminary of Learning in any Place within the said 
 Province of Pennsylvania, where they shall judge the same 
 most necessary and convenient for the Instruction. Improve- 
 ment and Education of Youth in any kind of Literature, Arts 
 and Sciences, which they shall think proper to be taught. AND 
 WE DO HEREBY grant and ordain that the said Trustees and 
 their Successors, by the name in this Charter mentioned, shall 
 be able in Law to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, in 
 any Court or Cou.-ts. before any Judge, .Judges or Justices 
 within our said Province of Pennsylvania, the three lower 
 Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware & else- 
 where, in all & all manner of suits. Complaints, Pleas. Causes, 
 Matters and Demands of whatsoever kind. Nature or Form they 
 he. and all &. every other Matter and Thing therein to do, in as 
 full &. effectual a manner as any other Person or Persons, 
 Bodies Politic or Corporate, within that Part of Great Britain, 
 called England or within the said Province of Pennsylvania or 
 three lower Counties aforesaid, in the like cases may or Can 
 dc, AND WE DO HEREBY give and grant unto the said Trus- 
 tees and their Successors full power and Authority to make, 
 have & Use one Common Public Seal and likewise one Privy 
 Seal, with such Devices and Inscription as they shall think 
 proper, and the same or either of them to change, break, alter 
 
PROVINCIAL CUMMISSIOXS. K 
 
 and renew at their pleasure. AND WHEREAS, the said Trus- 
 tees have by their Petition to Robert Hunter Morris, Esquire, 
 our Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief in & over oui 
 said Province of Pennsylvania & Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware, represented that since our Granting; 
 our said recited charter, the Academy therein mentioned. b> 
 the Blessing of Almighty God, is greatly improved, being nov^ 
 well provided with Masters not only in the learned languages, 
 but also in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, and that one class 
 of hopeful students has now attained to that station in learn- 
 ing & Science by which, in all well constituted Seminarie.< 
 Youth are entitled to their first Degree, and which the said 
 Students are earnestly desirous to be admitted to. and that i; 
 is hoped from the Capacities and Diligence of this Class they 
 will hereafter merit admission to the higher degrees in the 
 Arts & Sciences, from whence the said Trustees reasonably 
 expect a succession of youth in this College and Academ\ . 
 equally meritorious and deserving of such Public Honours, 
 which are at the same Time the strongest Incentives to and the 
 Justest rewards of Diligence and merit; and Therefore Prayed 
 an addition to our recited Charter to empower them and theii- 
 Successors to admit deserving Students to the Usual Degrees <iL- 
 to confer such Dignity on the Masters in the said Seminary 
 as shall seem meet and necessary for its good government and 
 establishment upon this enlargement of the Design for ihe 
 Benefit both of the Present and future Times. And We being 
 willing to grant this reasonable request of the said Trustees, 
 and to give all proper Encouragement to an Institution so 
 happily begun and hitherto so successfully carried on for the 
 Benefit of our Said Province as well as the neighbouring Prov- 
 inces and Colonies in America. Now Know Ye, also, that we 
 DO hereby, for Us, our Heirs and Successors, give and grant 
 full Power and Authority to the said Trustees and their Suc- 
 cessors, from Time to Time and at all Times for ever hereafter 
 in such manner & under such Limitations as they shall think 
 best and most convenient to constitute and appoint, a PRO- 
 VOST and VICE PROVOST of the said College and Academy, 
 who shall be severally named and styled Provost and Vice Pro- 
 vost of the same; And also to nominate and appoint PROFES- 
 SORS for instructing the Students of the said Seminary in all 
 the Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Ancient Languages and the 
 English Tongue, who shall be severally styled Professors of 
 such Art. Science. Language or Tongue, according to such par- 
 ticular nomination and appointment, which Provost. Vice Pro- 
 
94 PKOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 vest and Professors, so constituted and appointed shall be 
 known and distinguished as one Body and Faculty by the 
 name of THE FROVOST. VICE PROVOST AND PROFESSORS 
 OF THE COLLEGE AND ACADEMY OF PHILADELPHIA, 
 IN THE PROVINCE OF PENNSYLVANIA, and by that name 
 shall be Capable of Exercising such Powers and Authorities as 
 the said Trustees & their Successors shall think necessary to 
 delegate to them for the Discipline and Government of the said 
 College, Academy and Charitable School, Provided Always, 
 that the said Trustees, the Provost and Vice Provost, and each 
 Professor, before they shall exercise their Several and respec- 
 tive Powers or Authorities, offices and Duties. DO and SHALL 
 take and subscribe the three first written oaths appointed to be 
 taken and subscribed in and by one Act of Parliament passed 
 in the first year of the Reign of our late Sovereign Lord George 
 the First, Entituled an Act for the further Security of his 
 Majesty's Person and Government and the Succession of the 
 Crown in the Heirs of the late Princess SOPHIA, being Prot- 
 estants, and for extinguishing the hopes of the pretended 
 Prince of Wales and his open and secret abettors. AND SHALL 
 also make and subscribe the Declaration appointed to be made 
 and subscribed by one ether act of Parliament passed in the 
 Twenty Fifth year of the Reign of King Charles the Second, 
 entituled an Act for prevening Dangers which may happen 
 from Popish Recusants. EXCEPTING only the People called 
 Quakers, who, upon taking, making and subscribing the affir- 
 mations and Declarations appointed to be taken, made and 
 subscribed by the Acts of General Assembly of the Province of 
 Pennsylvania to qualify them for the Exercise of civil officers, 
 shall be admitted to the exercise of all and every the Powers, 
 Authorities, offices and Duties above mentioned, anything in 
 this Provision to the contrary notwithstanding, all which oaths 
 and affirmations. WE DO hereby authorize and Impower the 
 Lieutenant Governor of our said Province, or the Mayor or 
 Recorder of the City of Philadelphia aforesaid or any Two Jus- 
 tices of the Peace for the Tim.e being, to administer. Which 
 Said Trustees, and their Successors being qualified as hereby 
 directed. We Do. by these Presents, for Us. our Heirs and 
 Successors, establish in their several and respective offices, TO 
 HAVE. HOLD AND EN.TOY all & Singular the Privileges, 
 Liberties, Advantages. Powers and Immunities herein or hereby 
 given and granted or meant, mentioned or intended to be herein 
 or hereby given and granted unto them & their Successors for 
 ever. AND WE DO HEREBY, at the Desire and Request of the 
 
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 said Trustees, consiituie and appoint the Rev'd William Smith, 
 M. A., to be the first and present PROVOST of the said College 
 ic Academy, and the Reverend Francis Alison, M. A., to be the 
 first and Present VICE PROVOST of the same, who shall also 
 retain the name and style of rector of the Academy, which 
 ofiices the said Persons shall have and hold only during the 
 Pleasure of the said Trustees, AND WE DO FURTHER, for Us. 
 our Heirs and Successors, authorize the said Trustees and their 
 Successors, to meet on such Day or Days as they shall by their 
 Laws and Statutes appo-int, to examine the Candidates for Ad- 
 mission to Degrees in the said College and Academy, and also 
 to transact, determine and settle all the Business and Affairs of 
 the same. AND WE DO WILL AND ORDAIN that at all those 
 meetings, such a number of members so met and convened as 
 shall, by the Laws & Statutes be authorized to transact any 
 particular affairs or Business and the majority of them shall 
 have full Power to transact, determine and settle such affairs 
 and Business in as ample and effectual a manner as if all the 
 said Trustees were present. Excepting always the nominating. 
 Constituting and discharging the Provost, Vice Provost and 
 Professors, or any of '.hem. in all & every of which Acts there 
 shall be Thirteen at least of the members of the said Corpora- 
 tion present and Consenting: AND WE DO further, for Us. Our 
 Heirs and Successors, authorize & Empower the said Trustees 
 and their Successors met from Time to Time as aforesaid to 
 make Laws and Statutes to regulate, ascertain and settle the 
 Precedence. Powers and Duties of the said Provost. Vice Pro- 
 vost or Rector and Professors in the Execution of the Laws 
 made or to be made for the Education of the youth and whole- 
 some Government of the said College. Academy and Charitable 
 School, and also by these Laws and Statutes in such Manner 
 and form as they shall think convenient to Impower the Pro- 
 vest. Vice Provost and Professors for the Time being, to make 
 and execute, ordinances for preserving good order, obedience 
 and government as well among the Students and Scholars as 
 the Several Tutors. Officers and Ministers belonging to the said 
 College, Academy and Charitable School, and further by the 
 said Laws and Statutes to enact all other matters and Things 
 in and Concerning the Premises which may by the said Trus- 
 tees and their Successors be thought conducive to the well 
 being, advancement and Perpetuating the said College. Acad- 
 emy and Corporation. PROVIDED ALWAYS, that the said 
 Laws be not repugnant to the Laws and Statutes then in Force 
 in the Kingdom of Great Britain, nor to the Laws and Statutes 
 
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 then in force in our said Province of Pennsylvania. AND WE 
 DO FUKTHEK for Us, our Heirs and riuccessors, give and grant 
 to the Trustees of the said College and Academj^ THAT for 
 animating and encouraging the Students thereof to a laudable 
 Diligence, Industry and Progress in Useful Literature and 
 Science they & their Successors met together on such day or 
 days as they shall appoint for that purpose, shall have full 
 Power and authority by the Provost & in His absence, by the 
 Vice Provost, and in the absence of both the Provost and Vice 
 Provost, by the Senior Professor, or any other fit person by 
 them authorized or appointed, to admit any the students within 
 the said College and Academy or any other Person or Persons 
 meriting the same, to any Degree or Degrees in any of the 
 Faculties, Arts and Sciences, to which Persons are usually ad- 
 mitted in any or either of the Universities or Colleges in the 
 Kingdom of Great Britain, And We Do Ordain that the Provost, 
 Vice Provost or other Person appointed as aforesaid shall make 
 and with his name sign Diplomas or Certificates of the Ad- 
 mission to such Degree or Degrees which shall be sealed with 
 the Publick Seal of the said Corporation and delivered to the 
 Graduates as Honourable and Perpetual Testimonials thereof. 
 PROVIDED ALWAYS, and it is hereby declared to be our true 
 meaning and express will, That no student or students within 
 the said College and Academy shall ever or at any Time or 
 Times hereafter be admitted to any such Degree or Degrees 
 until such Student or students have been first recommended 
 and presented as worthy of the same by a written Mandate, 
 given under the Hands of at least thirteen of the Trustees of 
 the said College and Academy, and sealed with the Privy Seal 
 belonging to the said Corporation, after a Public Examination 
 of such Student or Students in their Presence, & in the Pres- 
 ence of any other Persons chusing to attend the same, to be 
 had in the Hall of the said College & Academy, at least one 
 whole month before the admission to such Degree or Degrees. 
 AND PROVIDED FURTHER. That no person or Persons, ex- 
 cepting the students belonging to the said Seminary, shall ever 
 or at any Time or Times be admitted to any such Degree or 
 Degrees unless with the Express Mandate of at least Thirteen 
 of the whole number of Trustees first to be obtained, under 
 their Hands and the Privy Seal aforesaid, to the Provost. Vice 
 Provost and Professors of the said College and Academy di- 
 rected. AND lastly. We dc. for Us. and our Successors. Gram, 
 Declare and Ordain That these our Letters Patent and Charter, 
 and everv clause, sentence and article herein contained, shall 
 
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 be in all Things firm, valid, sufficient and effectual in the Law 
 unto the said Trustees, Community and Corporation, and their 
 Successors, according to the Purport and Tenor hereof, with- 
 out any further Grant or Toleration from us, our Heirs and 
 Successors, to be procured and obtained. PROVIDED ALWAYS 
 that the clear yearly value of the messuages, Houses, Manors. 
 Lands, Tenements, Rents, Annuities or other Hereditaments 
 and real Estate of the said Corporation do not Exceed the sum 
 of Five thousand Pounds Sterling. In testimony whereof We 
 have caused these, our Letters to be made Patent and the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. Esquire, our Lieu- 
 tenant Governor and Commander in Chief in and over our 
 said Province of Pennsylvania & Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, this Fourteenth day of May. in 
 the Twenty Eighth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord 
 George the Second. King of Great Britain. France and Ire- 
 land, &c.. and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and fifty-five. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 (Great Seal of the Province of Pennsylvania by a Ribbon ap- 
 pendant.) 
 
 [Recorded the 16th Day of June. 1755.] 
 
 JOHN FAIRLAMB. SHERIFF OF CHESTER. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO JOHN FAIRLAMB, of the County of Chester, in our Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that reposing special trust and confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability. WE HAVE nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents, Nominate, Con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said John Fairlamb. to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Chester, within our said Province, hereby 
 
 7-9-3d Ser. 
 
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 committing ttie said County of Chester, witii the appurtenances 
 and our Peace wittiin the same, to your Qare & Defence, Au- 
 thorizing & Commanding you, the said John Fairlamb, to do 
 and perform all the several Acts & Things in the said County 
 of Chester that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong, 
 To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, 
 Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining until 
 your term therein, according to the Constitution of our said 
 Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. In Testimony whereof we have caused 
 the Great Seal of the said office to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. Esquire (by virtue 
 of a Commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, True 
 and Absolute Proprietaries of the said Province. & with our 
 Royal Approbation Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Fourth day 
 of October, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hun- 
 dred and fifty-five, and in the Twenty Ninth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN FAIRLAMB. SHERIFF OF 
 CHESTER. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Chester, in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto John Fairlamb. Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County of Chester. TO HOLD until 
 the Expiration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long 
 he shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commis- 
 
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 sion at large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents. 
 Require and Command you, and all and every of you, that to 
 the said John Fairlamb you be aiding and assisting in all 
 things that to the office of Sheriff for the said County of Ches- 
 ter do or may in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to 
 be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. Esquire (by virtue 
 of a Commisison from Thomas Penu and Richard Penn, True 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, with our Royal 
 approbation) Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 01 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Ov- 
 tobor. in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 
 Fifty Five, and in the Twenty Ninth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 4th Day of Ocfr, 1755. J 
 
 BENJA^IIN CHAPMAN, SHERIFF OF BUCKS. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth' 
 TO BENJAMIN CHAPMAN, of the County of Bucks, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire. Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, WE HAVE nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents. Nominate, Con- 
 stitute and Appoint you, the said Benjamin Chapman, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of Bucks, within our said Province, 
 hereby Committing the said County of Bucks, with the appurte- 
 nance, and our Peace within the same, to your Care and De- 
 fence, authorizing and Commanding you, the said Benjamin 
 Chapman, to do and Perform all the several Acts and Things 
 in the said County of Bucks that to the office of Sheriff, accord- 
 ing to the laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do 
 in any wise belong: To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 
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 with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Ad- 
 vantages from thence lawfully accruing, or thereunto of Right 
 appertaining, until your term therein, according to the constitu- 
 tion of our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving 
 yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS, Esquire, Lieuten- 
 ant Governor of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, (by virtue of a Commission 
 From Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, true and absolute Pro- 
 prietaries of the said Province and Counties, and with our 
 Royal approbation), At Philadelphia, the Fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred 
 and Fifty-five, and in the Twenty Ninth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 WRITT OF ASSISTANCE TO BENJAMIN CHAPMAN, SHER- 
 IFF OF BUCKS. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the county of 
 Bucks, in our Province of Pennsylvania. Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, WE have granted unto Benjamin Chapman, Es- 
 quire, the office of Sheriff of the said County of Bucks, To 
 hold until the expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if 
 so long he shall well behave himself therein, as by our said 
 Commission at large appears. We do. therefor, by these Pre- 
 sents, Require and Command you, and all and every of you, that 
 to the said Benjamin Chapman you be aiding and assisting in 
 all things that to the office of Sheriff for the said County of 
 Bucks do or may in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
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 WITNESS, ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS, Esquire (by Vir- 
 tue of a Commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, 
 true and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province & with 
 our Royal approbation) Lieutenant Governor and Commander 
 in Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fourth day 
 of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and fifty seven, and in the tweniy-ninih year of our 
 
 Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 4th Day of October, 1755.] 
 
 JOSEPH PUGH. SHERIFF OF LANCASTER. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO JOSEPH PUGH, of the County of Lancaster, in our Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that reposing special trust and confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, WE HAVE nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents, Nominate, Con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Joseph Pugh, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Lancaster, within our said Province, hereby 
 Committing the said County of Lancaster, with the appurte- 
 nances, and our peace within the same, to your Care and De- 
 fence, authorizing and Commanding you. the said Joseph Pugh, 
 to do and perform all the Several Acts and Things in the said 
 County of Lancaster that to the office of Sheriff, according to 
 the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong. TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said office, with 
 all the Rights. Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages 
 from thence la-^^'fully accruing or thereunto of right appertain- 
 ing, until your term therein, according to the constitution of 
 our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof we 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
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 WITNESS, ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. Esquire, (by virtue 
 of a Commission of Thomas Penn and Riciiard Penn, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Comnander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the Fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred 
 and Fifty-five, and in the Twenty Ninth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 6th day of October. 175.5.] 
 
 WRITT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOSEPH PUGH, SHERRIFF 
 OF LANCASTER. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges. Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Lancaster, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 Whereas, by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with, we have granted unto Joseph Pugh the office of Sheriff 
 of the said County of Lancaster, to hold until the expiration of 
 a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do. therefore, by these Pi-esents. Require and Com- 
 mand you and all and every of you, that to the said Joseph 
 Pugh you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office 
 of Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster do or may in any 
 wase belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our Said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS. ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. Esquire, (by virtue 
 of a commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 
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 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the Fourth day 
 of October, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hun- 
 dred and Fifty-five, and in the Twenty Ninth year of our Reign. 
 
 RORKRT H, .MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 6th day of October. ITfj.j.j 
 
 WILLIAM IJOOXE. SHERIFF OF BERKS. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO WILLIAM BOONE, of the County of Berks, in our Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that reposing special trust and confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, we have nominated, constituted 
 and appointed, and do by these Presents, nominate, constitute 
 and appoint you, the said William Boone, to be Sheriff of the 
 said County of Berks, within our said Province, hereby com- 
 mitting the said County of Berks, with the appurtenances, and 
 our Peace within the same, to your Care and Defence, authoi- 
 izing and Commanding you, the said William Boone, to do and 
 perform all the several acts and things within the said County 
 of Berks that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain & of our said Province do in any wise belong, 
 TO HOLD, Exercise and Enjoy the said office of Sheriff, with 
 all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertain- 
 ing, until your term therein, according to the Constitution of 
 our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS, Esquire (by virtue 
 of a Commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Es- 
 quires, True and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, 
 with our Royal approbauon). Lieutenant Governor and Com- 
 mander in Chief of the Province aforesaid, and Counties of 
 
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 New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, 
 the Fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord One Thou- 
 sand Seven hundred and Fifty-five, and in the Twenty Ninth 
 year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 WRITT OF ASSISTANCE TO WILLIAM BOONE, SHERIFF 
 OF BERKS. 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO ALL Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men, and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Berks, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 Whereas, by a certain commission, bearing even date here- 
 with, We have granted unto William Boone, Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County of Berks, TO HOLD until the ex- 
 piration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long^e shall 
 well behave himself therein as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. WE DO therefore, by these Presents Require 
 and Command you, and all and every of you that to the said 
 William Boone you be aiding and Assisting in all things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said County of Berks, do or may 
 In any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS, Esquire (by virtue 
 of a Commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, with our Royal 
 Approbation) Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Fourth day of 
 October, in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-five, and in the Twenty Ninth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 6th Day of October. 1755.] 
 
PROVI.N'CIAL CO.MMISSIONS. lOi 
 
 NICHOLAS SCULL, SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO NICHOLAS SCULL, of the County of Northampton, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, we have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents, nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Nicholas Scull, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Northampton, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your Care and Defence, Au- 
 thorizing and Commanding you, the said Nicholas Scull, to do 
 & Perform all the Several Acts and Things in the said County 
 that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great 
 Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong. TO 
 HOLD, Exercise and Enjoy the said oflice, with all the Rights, 
 Fees. Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, until 
 your Term therein, according to the Constitution of our said 
 Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS. ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. Esquire (by virtue 
 Of a commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, & with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the Fourth 
 day of October, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven 
 hundred and fifty five, and in the Twenty Ninth year of our 
 Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
106 ■ PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRITT OF ASSISTANCE TO NICHOLAS SCULL, SHERIFF 
 OF NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO ALL Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Northampton in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain commission, tearing even date here- 
 with. We have granted unto Nicholas Scull. Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County of Northampton. To hold until the 
 expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, Re- 
 quire and Command you, and all and every of you. that to the 
 said Nicholas Scull, you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said County of Northampton 
 do or may in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. Esquire (by virtue 
 of a commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Es- 
 quires, true and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, 
 and with our Royal Approbation) Lieutenant Governor and 
 Commander in Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties 
 of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, 
 the fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord One Thou- 
 sand Seven hundred and fifty five, and in the Twenty Ninth 
 year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 6th day of Oct'r, 1755.] 
 
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 WRITT OF ASSISTANCE TO JAMES COl'LTAS. SHERIFF 
 OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO ALL Judges. Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the city and 
 County of Philadelphia, in our Province of Pennsylvania, 
 GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith we have granted unto JAMES COULTAS. Esquire, 
 the office of Sheriff of the said City and County of Philadelphia, 
 TO HOLD until the expiration of a certain Term therein ex- 
 pressed, if so long he shall well behave himself therein, as by 
 our said Commission at Large appears. "VTE do, therefore, by 
 these Presents. Require and Command you, and all & every of 
 you, that to the said James Coultas. you be aiding and assist- 
 ing in all things that to the office of Sheriff for the said City 
 & County of Philadelphia do or may in any wise belong law- 
 fully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 \\aTNESS. ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. Esquire (by virtue 
 of a Commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. true 
 & absolute Proprietaries of the said Province. & with our 
 Royal approbation) Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fourth day 
 of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred 
 and fifty-five, and in the Twenty Ninth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 6th Day of October. 1755.] 
 
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 HANCE HAMILTON, SHERIFF OF YORK. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France & Ireland, King, Defender of ihe Faith and so forth, 
 TO HANCE HAMILTON, of the County of York, in our Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING; 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, WE HAVE nominated. Consti- 
 tuted and Appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, Con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Hance Hamilton, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of York, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said county, with the appurtenances, and our 
 Peace within the same, to your Care and Defence, Authorizing 
 and Commanding you, the said Hance Hamilton, to DO and 
 perform all the several Acts and Things in the said County of 
 York that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws ot- 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do or may in any wise 
 belong, TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all 
 the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages 
 from thence lavi^fully accruing, or thereunto of Right apper- 
 taining, until your term therein, according to the Constitution 
 of our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving your- 
 self well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 we have Caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS, Esquire (by Virtue 
 of a Commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, true & 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, & with our Royal 
 approbation) Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the Sixth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred 
 and Fifty-five, & in the Twenty Ninth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 109 
 
 WRITT OF ASSISTANXE TO ilANCE HAMILTON, SHERIFF 
 OF YORK COUNTY. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO ALL Judges, Justices, Magistrates, and other officers. Free- 
 men, and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 York, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, 'SYE have granted unto Hance Hamilton, Esquire, 
 the office of Sheriff of the said County of York, TO HOLD until 
 the expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long 
 he shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commis- 
 sion at large appears. WE do, therefore, by these Presents, 
 require & Command you, and all & every of you that to the 
 said Hance Hamilton you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said County of York do or 
 may in wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We 
 have Caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 T\TTNESS. ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS, Esquire (by Virtue 
 of a Commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, True 
 and Absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal Approbation) Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Sixth day 
 of October, in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hun- 
 dred and fifty-five, and in the Twenty-ninth year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 6th day of October. 1755.] 
 
 .JOHN POTTER. SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 
110 PKOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 TO JOHN POTTER, of the County of Cumberland, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, liitegrity and Ability, we have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents, nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Potter, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Cumberland, within our said Province, 
 hereby Committing the said County, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your Care and Defence, au- 
 thorizing and Commanding you, the said John Potter, to do 
 and Perform all the Several Acts and Things in the said County 
 of Cumberland that to the office of Sheriff, according to the 
 Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise 
 belong, TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all 
 the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertain- 
 ing, until your term therein, according to the Constitution of 
 our said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. Esquire (by virtue 
 of a Commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Peun. Es- 
 quires, true & Absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, & 
 with our Royal approbation) Lieutenant Governor and Com- 
 mander in Chief of the Province aforesaid, and Counties of 
 New Castle. Kent, and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, 
 the Sixth day of October, in the year of our I^rd One Thou- 
 sand Seven hundred and fifty five, and in the Twenty Ninth 
 vear of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 WRTTT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN POTTER. SHERIFF OF 
 CUMBERLAND. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss; 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britaii^. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith and so forth. 
 TO ALL Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. Ill 
 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Cumberland, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING; 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Certain Commission, bearing even dale 
 herewith We have granted unto John Potter, Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County of Cumberland, to hold until the 
 expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and Command you. and all and every of you, that to the said 
 John Potter you be aiding and assisting in all things that to 
 the office of Sheriff for the said County of Cumberland do or 
 may in any wise belong Lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. Esquire (by virtue 
 of a Commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Es- 
 quires, true & absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and 
 with our Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Com- 
 mander in Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of 
 New Castle. Kent and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, 
 the first day of October, in the year of our Lord one Thousand 
 Seven hundred and Fifty Five, and in the twenty-ninth year 
 of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 [Recorded the 6th day of Oct'r, 1755. J 
 
 JAMES COULTAS. SHERIFF OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland. King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 TO JAMES COULTAS. of the City of Philadelphia, in our 
 I^ovince of Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW That, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability We have nominated. Constituted 
 and Appointed, and do by these Presents Nominate. Constitute 
 and appoint you. the said James Coultas. to be Sheriff of the 
 
112 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 City and County of Philadelphia, with the appurtenances and 
 our Peace within the same, to your Care and Defence, Author- 
 izing and Commanding you, the said James Coultas, to do and 
 perform all the several Acts and Things in the said City and 
 County of Philadelphia that to the office of Sheriff, according to 
 the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong, TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said office, with 
 all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing, or thereunto of Right apper- 
 taining, until your term therein, according to the Constitu- 
 tion of our said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving 
 yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof We have Caused the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS, Esquire (by virtue 
 of a Commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Es- 
 quires, true and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, 
 ind with our Royal approbation) Lieutenant Governor and Com- 
 mander in Chief of the Province aforesaid, and Counties of 
 New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, 
 the Fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord one Thou- 
 sand Seven hundred and Fifty-five, and in the Twenty Ninth 
 year of our Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 7th day of Oct'r. 1755.] 
 
 DEDIMUS TO JAMES HAMILTON AND OTHERS. 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 TO James Hamilton. Robert Strettell. Benjamin Shoemaker. 
 Joseph Turner. William Logan. Richard Peter.s. Lynford Lard- 
 ner, Benjamin Chew. Thomas Cadwalader and John Mifflin. 
 Esquires, and members of the Proprietary and Governor's 
 Council. William Allen. Esquire. Chief Justice. Lawrence 
 Growdon and Caleb Cowplmd. Esquires, Assistant Judges of the 
 
PKOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 113 
 
 Supream Court of the said Province, William Peier.-. of the 
 City of Philadelphia, Esquire, William Moore. Samuel Flower. 
 John Mather and John Miller, of the County of Chester. Es- 
 quires, Alexander Graydon, John Abraham De Xorraandy and 
 Maihew Hughes, of the County of Bucks, Esquires. Thonia< 
 Edwards. Robert Thompson. William Jevon and Edward Ship- 
 pen, Esquires, of the County of L/ancaster, Esquires, Patrick 
 Watson. John Day, George Stephens and Hance Hamilton, or 
 the County of York, Esquires, William Maxwell. Thomas Wil- 
 son and Hermanus Alricks, of the County of Cumberland, Es- 
 quires; Conrad Weiser, William Bird and James Read, of th; 
 County of Berks, Esquires, and Thomas Craig. Hugh Wilson, 
 and William Parsons, of the County of Northampton. E-- 
 quires. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust & Confidence in you.- 
 Loyalty and Integrity. WE HAVE, and by these Presents Do 
 authorize and Impower you. or any of you. to administer to all 
 Judges. .Justices, Sheriffs. Coroners and all other GfRcers. Civil 
 and Military, and all other Person and Persons whatsoeve;- 
 within the said P*rovince. as well, the oath of office as also the 
 Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy and other, the Usual Do<- 
 larations. Tests and Qualifications required by Law to be 
 taken by the said several officers, civil and military, to qtialify 
 them, every or any of them for the entering upon and execution 
 of their several respective offices, to which they are or shall be 
 commissioned, or as any other occasion may make it requisite 
 and proper to tender or administer the said several oaths. 
 Tests and Qualifications or any of them, to such officers and 
 other Persons. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused these 
 our Letters to be made Patents, by causing the Great Seal of 
 the said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. Esquire (by virtue 
 of a Commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Es- 
 quires, True and absolute Pi-oprletaries of the said Province, 
 and with our Royal approbation) Lieutenant Governor and 
 Commander in Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of 
 New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the 
 Eighth Day of December, in the Twenty Ninth year of our 
 Reign. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRL-. 
 [Recorded the 17th Day of December. A'o D'i 1755. 1 
 
 8-9-3d Ser. 
 
114 PKOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 BY THE HONOURABLE ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS, ES- 
 QUIRE, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER 
 IN CHIEF OF THE PROVINCE OF PENNSYLVANIA AND 
 COUNTIES OF NEW CASTLE, KENT AND SUSSEX ON 
 DELAWARE. 
 
 A PROCLAMATION FOR A FAST DAY. 
 
 IGreat Seal of ye Province] 
 
 WHEREAS, it is the Duty of every Government to keep 
 alive among the People a just Sense of their entire Dependence 
 on the Providence of Almighty God. and to remind them of the 
 intimate connection between the Divine Favour and Publick 
 Happiness between National Calamity and National Vice, in 
 order thereby to propogate that Sincere Love of Religion and 
 Virtue w^hich under the Christian Dispensation, is the Great 
 means of recommending a People to the Favour and Protec- 
 tion of Heaven. AND WHEREAS it is also the indispensable 
 Duty of every Society of Dependent Beings in all their just 
 undertakings to address themselves for Aid and Direction to 
 the Supreme Lord of the Universe, and in all their Degrees and 
 Wants to depricate His Displeasure and Implore His Mercy 
 through the Infinite Merits and Intercession of His Blessed Son, 
 Our Lord Jesus Christ, AND WHEREAS, Sucn a Conduct at 
 present seems more especially to be our Duty, being on the 
 very Brink of a dangerous War, and the benign Influences of 
 the Heavens having been long withheld from us. threatened 
 with the want of the necessary means of supporting ourselves, 
 and the Army which his Majesty has been graciously pleased 
 to send for our Protection, WHEREFORE. I have, by the ad- 
 vice of the Council, thought fit to appoint Thursday, the Nine- 
 teenth Day of June, to be observed through this Province and 
 Counties, under my Government, as a Day of Publick Humilia- 
 tion, Fasting and Prayer, and I do exhort all Persons to ob- 
 serve the same with becoming seriousness and attention, and 
 to join with one accord in the most humble and fervent suppli- 
 cations that Almighty God would be pleased to avert the Pun- 
 ishment due to onr Sins, favour us with a fruitful Season and 
 give success to the measures which his Majesty, ever attentive 
 to the Good and Welfare of his People, has Concerted for the 
 Security and Preservation of their just Rights and Commerce, 
 and I do recommend it to all Persons to abstain from Servile 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 115 
 
 Labour and to the Several Ministers of the Gospel to Compose 
 Prayers and Sermons Suitable to the occasion, and Perform 
 Divine Service in their respective Churches or Houses of Re- 
 ligious Worship on that Day. 
 
 GIVEN under my Hand, and the Great Seal of the Province 
 cf Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia, the Sixth Day of June, in the 
 Twenty Eighth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George 
 the Second, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland. De- 
 fender of the Faith, and so forth, and in the year of our Lord 
 one Thousand Seven hundred <t fifty-five. 
 
 By his Honour's Command. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 GOD SAVE THE KING. 
 
 I Recorded the 9th Day of March. 1756.] 
 
 PROCLAMATION TO PREVENT PROVISIONS BEING SENT 
 TO YE FRENCH. 
 
 BY THE HONOURABLE ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. ES- 
 QUIRE. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND COMTMANDER 
 IN CHIEF OF THE PROVINCE OF PENNSYLVANIA AND 
 COUNTIES OF NEW CASTLE. KENT AND SUSSEX UPON 
 DELAWARE. 
 
 A PROCLAMATION. 
 
 [Place of the Great Seal of the Province.) 
 
 WHEREAS. I have received Information that notwithstand- 
 ing the Act of Assembly of this Province lately made for Pre- 
 venting the Supplying the French v. ith Provisions or Warlike 
 store, divers evil minded and wicked Persons, not regarding 
 the duty they owe to his majesty and their Country, and in 
 utter contempt and Breach of the Law. have Presumed to sup- 
 ply the French by means or under colour of trading with the 
 Indians in their Alliance, and other clandestine methods with 
 
116 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Provisions and Warlike Stores, and to carry on a dangerous 
 and traitorous Trade and Correspondence with the Freach now 
 invading these his ^Majesties Territorities; and that many of the 
 said ill disposed Persons have openly and traitorously uttered 
 their Disaffection to his Majesty and the British Interest in 
 America by expressing their Good Will towards and wishing for 
 the Success of the French in their attempts and Encroach- 
 ments on the English Dominions, and have in an insolent and 
 audacious manner threatened and discouraged divers of his 
 Majesties Subjects from Carrying Provisions to the English 
 Camp at Fort Cumberland; AND WHEREAS, 1 am also in- 
 formed that the said Trade with the Indians is carried on by 
 Persons who have no license from me nor have given Bond for 
 their faithful observance of the Laws in that case Provided, 
 WHEREFORE I have thought fit, with the advice of the Coun- 
 cil, to issue this Proclamation, and do hereby, in his Majesties 
 name, strictly charge, Command and enjoin all Persons whatso- 
 ever within this Province not to supply the French with any 
 Provisions or Warlike Stores, nor directly or indirectly to trade 
 or hold any correspondence with them, or the Indians, or 
 others, in their alliance, or who may be suspected to be em- 
 ployed by or in the interest of the French, on pain of being 
 proceeded against with the utmost Rigour that may be by 
 Law, AND I do hereby charge and strictly enjoin all Sheriffs, 
 Magistrates, Constables and other officers, and all others, his 
 Majesties Leige Subjects within this Province vigilantly to ex- 
 ert themselves and Use their Utmost Endeavors to detect, ap- 
 prehend and bring to condign Punishment all offenders in the 
 Premises. 
 
 GIVEN under my Hand, and the Great Seal of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia, this Thirteenth Day of 
 May, in the Twenty-Eighth year of the Reign of our Sover- 
 eign Lord George the Second of Great Britain, France and 
 Ireland, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, and in the year 
 of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and fifty-five. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. 
 
 By his Honour's Command. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. Secretary. 
 
 GOD SAVE THE KING. 
 
 [Recorded the 9th day of March. 1756.] 
 
PKOVINX'I-^L C'-'M.MIS^IONS. 117 
 
 OBLIGATION JAMES COULTAS AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that We. James Coullas, of 
 ihe City of Philadelphia, Esquire, John Wilcox, of the said 
 City, Merchant, and George Gray, of Kingsess, in the said 
 County, Innholder, are held and firmly Bound unto our Sover- 
 eign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great 
 Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c., 
 in the Sum of Two Thousand Pounds Current money of Penn- 
 sylvania to be Paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his 
 Heirs or Successors, To which payment, well and truly to be 
 made, we do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for 
 and in the whole, our, each and every, or any of our Heirs, 
 Executors or Administrators respectively, Jointly and Sever- 
 ally, firmly by these Presents, Sealed with our Seals, Dated the 
 Sixth day of October, in the Twenty Ninth year of the Reign of 
 our said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one thou- 
 sand seven hundred and fifty-five. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that whereas 
 the above bounden James Coultas, on the first Day of October, 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said City and County of 
 Philadelphia for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said 
 County, according to an Act of Assembly of this Province, 
 Passed in the fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled 
 an Act for regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by 
 a certain Indenture, bearing Date the first day of October In- 
 stant made or mentioned to be made, between Samuel Morris, 
 Esquire. Sheriff of the City and County of Philadelphia, of the 
 one Part and Abraham Mitchell. John Duchee. Benjamin Mif- 
 flin. Joseph Stretch, Ezekell Potts. John Yerger, Richard Bull, 
 Isaac Warner, Cornelius Tyson. Richard Wain. Joseph Trotter, 
 Jun'r and Elded Roberts. Gentlemen. Freeholders of the said 
 City and County of the other Part. Relation being thereunto 
 had appears. Now. if the said James Coultas, by himself or his 
 lawful Deputy, shall and do well and truly Perform his Duty 
 and Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto Lawfully 
 & Thoroughly Qualified, according to the Tenour of this affir- 
 mation, which he shall make for the Due Execution of his said 
 office of Sherilf. Then this Present obligation to be void and of 
 none effect, or else to be and remain in full force and virtue, 
 
118 PROVIN'CIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 to the Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned 
 and appointed. And to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatso- 
 ever. 
 
 JAMES COULTAS, [Seal.] 
 .JOHN WILCOCKS. [Seal.] 
 GEORGE GRAY. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 BENJAMIN JACKSON. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the 6th Day of 
 October, A'o D'i 1755. Before me, 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 10th Day of March, A'o D'i 1756.] 
 
 BOND BENJAMIN CHAPMAN AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we. Benjamin Chap- 
 man, of Wright's Town, in the County of Bucks, Esquire, Jo- 
 seph Hampton, of Wright's Town, aforesaid, and Hezekiah An- 
 derson, of Lower Makefield Township, in the said County, 
 Yeoman, are held and firmly Bound unto our Sovereign Lord 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 in the sum of Six hundred Pounds Current Money of Pennsyl- 
 vania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his 
 Heirs or Successors. To which payment, well & truly to be 
 made, we do bind ourselves, each and every, or any of us, for 
 and in the whole, our, each and every or any of our Heirs, Ex- 
 ecutors and Administrators respectively, jointly and severally, 
 firmly by these Presents, Sealed with our Seals. Dated the first 
 day of October, in the Twenty Ninth year of the Reign of our 
 said Sovereign Lord tht King, and in the year of our Lord One 
 Thousand Seven hundred and fifty-five. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such That WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Benjamin Chapman, on the first day of Oc- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSION-.-. 119 
 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the County of Bucks, for 
 the Ensuing year, by the l-Yeemen of the said County, according 
 to an Act of Assembly of this Province Passed in the fourth 
 year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled An Act for Regulat- 
 ing elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Inden- 
 ture, bearing date the first day of October Instant, made or 
 mentioned to be made, between Simon Butler. .lun r. Gentle- 
 man. Coroner of the County of Bucks, in the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania, of the one Part, and John Kelly. John Strickland. 
 John Palmer. Samuel Foulk. John Foulk and Robert Lucas. 
 Freemen, of the other Part. Relation being thereunto had ap- 
 pears. NOW. if the said Benjamin Chapman, by himself or 
 his lawful Deputy, shall & do well & truly perform his dut\ 
 and trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully 
 and thoroughly qualified, according to the tenour of the affir- 
 mation which he shall make for the due execution of hi.=i said 
 office of Sheriff, then this Present obligation to he void and of 
 none effect, or else to be and remain in full force and virtue to 
 the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and 
 appointed, and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 BENJAMIN CHAPMAN. fSeal.) 
 JOSEPH HAMILTON. |Seal.l 
 HEZ. ANDERSON. fSeal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, A'o D'i 1733, Before me. as witness my Hand and 
 Seal. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. ISeal,] 
 
 [Recorded ve 13th Dav of March, A'o D'i 1756.] 
 
 BOND JOHN FAIRLAMB AND OTHER? TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that We. John Fairlanib. of 
 Middletown. in the County of Chester. Esquire. Robert Miller, 
 of East Cain, in the said County. Yeoman, and Robert Pennel. 
 
of iOdQi€ To-sm, afcresaii, T-ozz^^. ^re i=Id and frzily bonni 
 unio onr SoTs-eifx Lr^rd G-eorge the Seccnif.. by lie Grace of 
 Goc cf Great Brliii-. r"r3^:-r ani Ir^'ard KItle. Dcfescer of 
 the Fai:i. «: sc fsnt, ir itr 5tii- of Six imndred Ponrds Cnr- 
 rejii TZuz.~j c: Pennsjlviiii^ lo i>e paid lo our said SoTereisr 
 Lord 'hi: Xiiig. iia iietrs and Scceessors. lo -a-vich BaTinei::- 
 ■sreZ arc ituZj to be made, ve do bind o"iiTsei"re£, eacn and 
 e~e77 or any of Fa, for and in liie "srhoie. our. e:3.ci and every. 
 cr any of our Heirs- Exesrators or Adminisrraiors- respectiTeiy. 
 Jointly and se-reraliy. nrmly by these Presents. S-::a>d -Kith onr 
 S^Js, Daie-d the fourth Dey of Ociober. in ihe T-»eniy Ninth 
 year of the Reign c: our ^d L«o-rd the Kinf. and in the year 
 of onr Liccd C«ne tnoTisand Seven hnndred and nfty-nTc. 
 
 the a:c~e rc-nn den Join Pairiamb. en the First day of C'ctober 
 TTjyraT.T -K-as elected Sn eriS for the said County o-f Cn esxer for 
 the Insninf year by the Freemen of the said eonnry. aecording- 
 lo an Act of Assesably of T'ni-; ProTinee, passed in tie fourth 
 year of the Reign cf Qne-en A'^ Entiroled an Act for RegtHat- 
 
 tioned t: :>e made Bersreen Joshua Thomas, Hsc'r. Coroner of 
 tne Connty cf Chester, in tne Provinc-e of Pennsyixania. of the 
 one Part and Samtiel Grrrh. Xathanie! Rinf. Jcnn Iny. Wii- 
 
 and Inhabitants of Chester aforesaid, of the other Part, re- 
 laticn b*eins iber^etinto had appears- NOW. if the said Jonn 
 Fairiamb. by nimself. or bis 'Ls'sttzI I>ep"CTy shall «: do ■a'sli 
 
 Snert^. "srhen tnerennto La"5rftiIIy & Thcrotisi'y Qttalined. ac- 
 eordine to the Tenotir of the aSmtation ■s'nicn be sba"" make 
 for the dne eiecntior of bis said omee of Sh'Sri*. teen this 
 Present oblieation to i:»e Toid ^ of none effect, or else to be t 
 remain in fnH Fnrc* 4: Tirtne to the TTses. Intents and Pur- 
 r»os>es in the said aet mentione-d «: ^pootnted, i to no other 
 Tse. Intent or ?tir7«c»se -H-batsoeTer. 
 
 JOHN FAZRT.AMP. "5^aL] 
 ROBERT MTLLER 'Seal] 
 ROBZF.T PZN'NFZ.:- I Seal] 
 
 C. 3RCCKDEN. 
 EENrA JACSSON 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSION: 
 
 121 
 
 Taken & acknowledged at Philadelphia, ihe 4ih day of Oc- 
 tober, A'o D'i 1755. before me. as Witnesseth my Hand and 
 
 Seal. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [beal.J 
 
 [Recorded the 13th day of March, A'o D"i. 1750.] 
 
 BOND JOSEPH PUGH AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we. .loseph Push, of 
 the Borough of Lancaster, Esquire. Thomas Smith, of the 
 Township of Martick. in the County of Lancaster, and John 
 Dougherty, of the Borough of Lancaster aforesaid. Gentlemen, 
 are held and firmlv Bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Second bv the Grace of God of Great Britain. France and Ire- 
 land King. Defender of the Faith. &c.. in the sum of six hun- 
 dred Pounds current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to 
 our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to 
 which pavment, well and truly to be made, we do bind our- 
 selves each and every, or any of Us. for and in the whole, our. 
 each and every, or any of our Heirs, Executors and Adminis- 
 trators respectively. Jointly and Severally. Firmly by these 
 Presents. Sealed with our seals, dated the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober in the twenty-ninth year of the Reign of our said Lord 
 the King, and in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hun- 
 dred and Fifty Five. ww^nr^c; 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is sucn that AMiEULAS 
 the above bounden Joseph Pugh. on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster 
 for the ensuing vear. by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the 
 Fourth vear of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled An Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the Second day of October Instant 
 made or mentioned to be made between John Dougherty. Gen- 
 tleman Coroner of the County of Lancaster, of the one part, 
 and Emanuel Carpenter. Esquire. Thomas Holliday. Esquire, 
 
122 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Jacob Byers, Christian Hare, Isaac Whitelock and Bernanl 
 Hubley, Freeholders of the said County, of the other part, re- 
 lation being thereunto had appears. NOW. if the said Joseph 
 Pugh, by himself or his lawfull deputy shall and do well and 
 truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff 
 when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according 
 to the Tenour of the Affirmation which he shall make for the 
 due execution of his said office of Sheriff, then this present 
 Obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be and re- 
 main in full force and Virtue, to the Uses. Intents and Pur- 
 poses in the said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no 
 other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOSEPH PUGH. [Seal. I 
 
 THOMAS SMITH, [Seal.l 
 
 JOHN DOUGHARTY. [SeaLl 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Sixth day of 
 October, Anno Domini 1755, before me, 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. ISeal.l 
 
 [Recorded the 15th day of March. 1756.1 
 
 BOND HANCE HAMILTON AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we. Hance Hamilton. 
 of the Township of Cumberland, in the County of York, Es- 
 quire. John Hamilton, of the Township of Mt. Pleasant, in the 
 said County. Merchant, and John Pope, of Terone Township, in 
 the said County. Esquire, are held and firmly bound unto our 
 Sovereign Ijovd George the Second, by the Grace of God of 
 Great Britain. France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. 
 &c.. in the sum of six hundred pounds current money of Penn- 
 sylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, hi? 
 Heirs or Successors, to which payment, well and truly to be 
 
PKOVINCI.AL CU-M.MISSIOXS. 123 
 
 made, we do bind ourselves, each and every, or any ot' us. to: 
 and in the whole, our each and every of our Heirs. Executor.- 
 and Administrators, respectively. Jointly and Severally, firmly 
 by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals, dated the Sixth day 
 of October, in the Twenty Ninth year of the Reign of our said 
 Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord One Thousand 
 Seven Hundred and Fifty Five. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this Obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Hance Hamilton, on the first day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff of the said County of York 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ai - 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled An Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture bearing date the first day of October Instant, made 
 or mentioned to be made between John Adlum. Esquire, late 
 Sheriff of the County of York, one of the Judges of the election 
 of Sheriffs of the County of York, and other Officer for the 
 County of York, held at the Town of York, the first day ot" 
 this Instant, and James Hannell, John Smith. Henry Creigh- 
 ton, James Dixon. Henry Sturgeon, and Bernard Lynch. Free- 
 holders of the said County, relation being thereunto had ap- 
 pears. NOW. if the said Hance Hamilton, by himself, or his 
 lawful! Deputy shall and do well and truly perform his dut.\ 
 and Trust in the said office of Sheriff", when thereunto lawfully 
 and thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenour of the affir- 
 mation which he shall make for the due execution of his said 
 office of Sheriff, then this present Obligation to be void and of 
 non effect, or else to be and remain in full force and virtue to 
 the Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and 
 appointed, and to or for no other Use, Intent or Purpose what- 
 soever. 
 
 HANCE HAMILTON. fSeal.l 
 JOHN HAMILTON. fSeal.] 
 JOHN POPE. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Sixth day of 
 October. Anno Domini 17f>.5. before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. [L. S.l 
 
 [Recorded the Sixteenth day of March. Anno Domini ITo').] 
 
124 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 BOND NICHOLAS SCULL AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents tbat we, Nicholas Scull, 
 of Easton, in the County of Northampton, Esquire, Henry Pack- 
 man, of Upper Sawcon Township, in the said County, Yeoman, 
 John Rincker, of Easttown aforesaid, Vintner, and John Jen- 
 nings, of Salsberry Township, in the said County, Yeoman, 
 are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ire- 
 land King, Defender of the Faith, &c., in the sum of Three 
 Hundred Pounds current money of Pennsylvania to be paid to 
 our said Sovereign Lord' the King, his Heirs or Successors; to 
 which payment, well and truly to be made, we do bind our- 
 selves, each and every or any of us. for and in the whole, our, 
 each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors and Adminis- 
 trators respectively. Jointly and Severally, firmly by these Pre- 
 sents. Sealed with our seals, dated the Fourth day of October, 
 in the Twenty Ninth year of the Reign of our said Lord the 
 King, and in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hun- 
 dred and Fifty-Five. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this Obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Nicholas Scull, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Northampton 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the first day of October Instant, made 
 or mentioned to be made, between Jasper Scull, of the County 
 of Northampton and Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire, of the 
 one Part, and Thomas Armstrong, Thomas Owen. John Jones. 
 Jost Fullert. Robert Allen and John Lefever, Freeholders of 
 the said County, of the other part, relation being thereunto had 
 appears. NOW. if the said Nicholas Scull, by limself or his 
 lawfull Deputy shall and do well and truly perform his duty 
 and Trust in the said Office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully 
 and thoroughly qualified according to the Tenour of the AflSr- 
 mation which he shall make for the due execution of the said 
 office of Sheriff, then this present Obligation to be void and of 
 none effect or else to be and remain in full force and virtue to 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMl^:r^I' >N.~. , 1^5 
 
 the Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned ani 
 appointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 NICHOLAS SCULL, [Seal,] 
 SAMUEL BACHMAX, [Seal.] 
 JOHN RINKEIl [Seal.] 
 
 JOHN JENNINGS. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, tlie Fourth day of 
 October, Anno Domini, 1755, before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. Seai.j 
 
 [Recorded the 17th day of March, 1756.] 
 
 BOND JOHN POTTER TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we. John Potter, oi 
 Antrim Township, in the County of Cumberland, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Benjamin Chambers, of Guil- 
 ford Township, in the said County, Esquire, and John Mitchell 
 and Thomas Poe, both of Antrim Township aforesaid. Yeomen, 
 are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George th^ 
 Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ire- 
 land King, Defender of the Faith, &c., in the sum of six hun- 
 dred pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to out- 
 said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to 
 which payment, well and truly to be made, we do bind our- 
 selves, and each and every or any of us. our and each and 
 every or any of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators re- 
 spectively. Jointly and severally, firmly by these Present- 
 Sealed with our seals, dated the second day of October, in th^ 
 twenty ninth year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and 
 in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and 
 Fiftv Five. 
 
12d PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this Obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Potter, on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff of the said County of Cumberland for 
 the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, accord- 
 ing to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled An Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the Second day of October Instant, 
 made or mentioned to be made between John McClure, Coroner 
 of the said County of Cumberland, of the one part, and Samuel 
 Smith, Thomas Wilson, Benjamin Chambers, John RenneLs, 
 Nathaniel Wilson and John Mushett, Gentlemen, Freeholders 
 of the said County of the other part, relation being thereunto 
 had appears. NOW. if the said John Potter, by himself or his 
 lawfull deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his duty in 
 the said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thor- 
 oughly qualified, according to the tenour of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said office of 
 Sheriff, then this present obligation to be void and of none ef- 
 fect, or else to be and remain in full force and virtue, to the 
 Uses. Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN POTTER. [Seal.] 
 
 BENJAMIN CHAMBERS. [Seal. J 
 JOHN MITCHEL, [Seal.] 
 
 THOMAS POE. I Seal.) 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 WILLIAM BUCHANAN, 
 A. FORSTER. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Carlisle, the Second day of Oc- 
 tober. 17.55. before me. 
 
 HARM. ALRICKS. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the ITih day of March. Anno Domini, 1756.] 
 
PROVINCIAL CUM-MlSSR)N'i^. 127 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY, FOR GOVERNOR OF THE PROVINCE 
 OF PENNSYLVANIA. 
 
 [Great Seal of Ye Province.) 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. True and Absoluu- 
 Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Susse.x upon 
 Delaware, To WILLLA.M DENNY. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, the late King Charles the second, by his Letters, 
 Patent, under the Great Seal of England, bearing date the 
 fourth day of March, in the Thirty third year of his Reign, was 
 graciously pleased to grant unto William Penn. Esquire (the 
 late father of the said Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, and 
 since deceased) his Heirs and Assigns, the said Province of 
 Pennsylvania, with large Powers, Jurisdictions and Authorities 
 for the well governing. Safety. Defence and Preservation of 
 the said Province and the People residing therein, and more 
 particularly to do and perform sundry Matters and Thing.s 
 therein mentioned, either by himself or his Deputys and Lieu- 
 tenants, as by the said Letters Patent, relation being thereunto 
 had may more fully appear. AND WHEREAS the late King 
 James the Second, before he came to the crown, by the name 
 of James, Duke of York and Albany, being rightfully possessed 
 of a certain Tract of Land lying on the West side of the Bay 
 and River of Delaware, now commonly called and known by 
 the name or names of the Countys of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex upon Delaware, and being likewise invested with sun- 
 dry Royalties. Privileges. Immunities. Powers. Jurisdictions 
 and Authorities for the Defence. Safety, Preservation and well 
 Governing of the said Tract of Land and the Inhabitants 
 thereof, did. by certain Deeds, duly executed and bearing date 
 as therein mentioned, give and grant unto the said William 
 Fenn, his Heirs and Assigns, the said Tract of Land Lying on 
 the West side of the Bay and River of Delaware, with all and 
 every, the said Royaltys. Privileges, Immunities. Powers. Jur- 
 isdictions and Authorities which he. the said Duke of York 
 stood then invested with as aforesaid, as by such Deeds rela- 
 tion being thereunto had may more fully appear. NOW. 
 KNOW YOU, that we. reposing special Trust and Confidence in 
 vour Lovaltv to the King, and in your Prudence. Conduct and 
 Integritv DO. BY VIRTUE OF THE SAID LETTERS PATENT 
 
 \XD DEEDS DEPUTE, CONSTITUTE. NOMINATE AND AP- 
 
128 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 POINT YOU, the said William Denny, to be Lieutenant Gov- 
 ernor of the said Province and Countys, GIVING AND HERE- 
 BY GRANTING UNTO you, full Power and Authority to exer- 
 cise, execute and put in practice in ample manner all and every 
 the Powers, Jurisdictions and Authorities so granted unto the 
 said William Penn, his Heirs and Assigns, by the said Let- 
 ters Patent and Deeds as shall be necessary and convenient for 
 the Safety, Well Being, Defence. Preservation and Well Gov- 
 erning of the said Province and Countys and the People 
 thereof, hereby committed and entrusted to your Care and 
 Charge, AND generally, at all times, and upon all occasions, 
 when proper and convenient to exercise, do, execute, act and 
 perform all and all manner of power. Authoritys, Acts Mili- 
 tary and all Matters and Things whatsoever requisite and nec- 
 essary for the good order of Government, for the administering, 
 maintaining and executing of Justice and for the Safety, Peace, 
 Defence and Preservation of the said Province and Countys, 
 and the People under your Government and Direction as fully 
 and amply, to all intents. Constructions and Purposes as We 
 ourselves might or could do, by virtue of the eaid Letters, Pat- 
 ents and Deeds, or any otherwise howsoever were we personally 
 present, YOU following and observing such Orders, Instructions 
 and Directions as you now have or hereafter from time to time 
 shall receive from us. or our Heirs, TO HAVE. HOLD. EXE- 
 CUTE. EXERCISE and ENJOY the said office of post of Lieu- 
 tenant Governor of the said Province and Countys, with all 
 and every, the said Powers. Jurisdictions and Authorities here- 
 inbefore granted, and all Titles, Privileges, Pre-eminences. 
 Profits and Advantages to a Lieutenant Governor and Com- 
 mander in Chief of the said Province, and Countys belonging, 
 and therewith usually held and enjoyed, unto you. the said 
 William Denny, for and during the good pleasure of Us, and the 
 Survivor of Us. and until further ordered. PROVIDED AL- 
 WAYS THAT NOTHING herein contained shall extend or be 
 construed to extend to give you any power or authority to do, 
 perform, act, suffer, acquiesce in or consent or agree unto any 
 act, matter or thing whatsoever by means or reason whereof 
 We. or either of us, or the Heirs of Us. or of either Of Us. may 
 be hurt, prejudiced, impeached or incumbered in our or their or 
 either of our or their Royalties. Jurisdictions, Propertys. Es- 
 tate. Right. Title or Interest of. in or to the said Province or 
 Countys. or any part of them, nor to sett. lett. lease out. grant, 
 demise, receive, possess, occupy or dispose of any Manors. Mes- 
 suages. Lands. Tenements. Houses. Gardens. Royalties. Rents, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. lv(^ 
 
 Issues or Profits arising, belonging or accruing unto Us or 
 either of Us, in the Province and Countys aforesaid or other- 
 wise, nor to intermeddle or concern yourself therein or with 
 any pan of the property thereof or with any officer or officers 
 appointed for the management thereof, either hv placing di';- 
 placing. interrupting or hindering any of them in the just exe- 
 tion of their offices. But in case your aid or assistance shall be 
 wanted by them and desired for our Service, then, and in such 
 case you are hereby required to assist them bv all lawful 
 ways and means to the utmost of your Power, anvthing herein 
 before contained to the contrary thereof in anv wise notwith- 
 standing. 
 
 AND WE do hereby strictly command, charge and require 
 all Persons which in the said Province and Countvs of what 
 Degree, Quality. State or Condition soever to vield give aj\'\ 
 pay unto you all Respect. Submission and Obedience as Lieu- 
 tenant Governor of the said Province and Countvs so appointed 
 as aforesaid, as they will answer to the contrarv at their Peril 
 
 GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS AND SEALS AT ARMS The 
 Seventh day of May. in the Twenty Ninth year of the Reign 
 of our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God 
 of Great Britain, France and Ireland. King. Defender of the 
 Faith. &c., and in the year of our Lord On? Thousand Seven 
 Hundred and Fifty and Six. 
 
 THOMAS PENN. [Seal] at Arms. 
 RICHARD PEXN. [Seal | at Arms. 
 
 [Recorded the Twenty-first day of August. Anno Domini 
 1756.] 
 
 L. S.— AT the Court at Kensington, the Seventeenth dav of 
 May. 1756. 
 
 Present the King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council. 
 
 HIS MAJESTY having been pleased to Declare his Royal al- 
 lowance and approbation of William Denny, Esquire, to be 
 Deputy Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania. wUhout limi- 
 tation of Time, and of the Countys of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware River, in America, during his Majesty's 
 Will and Pleasure, according to the nomination of Thoma.< 
 Penn and Richard Penn. Esquire, Proprietaries of the said 
 Province, and Countys. He this day took the Oaths before his 
 Majesty, in Council, appointed to be taken, instead of the 
 Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, and also the Oath re- 
 
 9-9-3d Ser. 
 
130 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIOXS. 
 
 quired to be taken by the Governors of his Majesty's Planta- 
 tions for putting in execution the Acts of Trade and Naviga- 
 tion. 
 
 W. SHARPE. 
 
 [Recorded ye Twenty-fourth day of August. Anno Domini, 
 1756.] 
 
 [Seal of the City of London.] 
 
 TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, I, 
 Slingsby Bethell, Esq'r. Lord Mayor of the City of London, in 
 pursuance of an Act of Parliament made and passed in the 
 fifth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord King George the 
 Second, Intituled An Act for the more easy Recovery of Debts 
 in his Majesty's Plantations, and Colonies in America, Do 
 hereby certify that on the day of the date hereof personally 
 came and appeared before me, Robert Gwyn. of Water street, 
 in Arundel Street, in the Strand, in the Parish of St. Clement 
 Danes, in the Liberty of Westminster, County of Middlesex, 
 and Kingdom of Great Britain. Gentleman, being a person well 
 known and worthy of good credit and by solemn Oath, which 
 he took upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God. solemnly 
 declare, testify and depose to be true, the several Matters and 
 Things contained in the affidavit hereunto annexed. 
 
 IN FAITH and Testimony whereof I, the said Lord Mayor 
 have caused the seal of the Office of Mayoralty of the said City 
 of London to be hereunto put and affixed and the Paper, In- 
 strument in Writing, or Deed Poll, or Commission mentioned in 
 the said affidavit to be also hereunto annexed. Dated in Lon- 
 don, the 11th day of May, in the Twenty Ninth year of the 
 Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the Grace 
 of God, King of Great Britain. France and Ireland. Defender 
 of the Faith, and in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven 
 Hundred and Fifty Six. 
 
 MAN. 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSION'S. 131 
 
 THOMAS PEXX AND RICHARD PENN, True and Absolute 
 Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on 
 Delaware, To WILLIAM DENNY, Esquire, Lieutenant Gover- 
 nor of the said Province and Countys, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW you that We, reposing special Trust and Confidence 
 in you, Have, and each of us hath Given, Granted and Com- 
 mitted, and by these Presents DO, and each of Us DOTH Give, 
 Grant and Commit unto you full Power and Authority, by 
 Warrants which are to be issued by our Secretary, under the 
 Seal of our Land Office, of the said Province, to grant unto any 
 Person or Persons lawfully claiming, under our late Honoured 
 Father, William Penn, Esquire, deceased, the late Proprietary 
 of the said Province and Countys, or by any authority derived 
 by, from or under him, or lawfully claiming, under I's. the 
 said Proprietarys, or under Us, or our late brother John Penn, 
 Esquire, deceased, and unto the Heirs and Assigns of such 
 Persons so claiming for ever any Vacant Lands or Lots within 
 the said Province, according to the terms of the original pur- 
 chases of such lands of Lots, they first paying to our Receiver 
 General all such arrears of rent as ought to have been paid 
 from the time of such their original purchases. AND ALSO, by 
 Warrants, to be issued as aforesaid, to grant to any Person or 
 Persons who shall apply for the same, and to their Heirs and 
 Assigns for ever, any vacant Lands within the said Province 
 and Countys or any of them upon, by and under the same 
 Terms, Methods, Rents and Reservations as have of late been 
 used and practiced in the said Land ofiice, but for no less 
 Price, consideration. Rent or Reservation in any wiss. AND 
 ALL such Rents to be reserved on all or any the before men- 
 tioned lands are and shall be reserved and made payable in 
 Sterling Money or the value thereof according to the Course 
 of Exchange between the said Province and the City of Lon- 
 don at the times of payment. AND with further Power also by 
 Warrants to be issued by our Secretary, under the seal of our 
 Land Office, of the said Province to grant to any Person or 
 Persons who shall apply for the same, and to their Heirs and 
 Assigns for ever. Any other- Lands. Tenements or Heredita- 
 ments within the said Province and Countys. or any of them, 
 which at any time heretofore have been granted out to any 
 Person or Persons by any former Proprietary or Proprietary? 
 of the said Province cr anv acting under their authority and 
 which already have come or at any time or times hereafter 
 shall or may by Escheat come or belong to us, the Proprietarys- 
 
132 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 or our Heirs, whether the same shall have been or shall not 
 have been before improved in the whole or in any part, upon 
 and under the best Terms, Rents and Reservations thai can 
 be obtained for the same, SO AS the yearly Rents to be re- 
 served for the same be all reserved and made payable in 
 Sterling money or the value thereof, according to the course 
 of Exchange between the said Province and the said City of 
 London, at the time of Payment, and be not less than one half 
 penny Sterling for each acre by the year. AND ALSO by War- 
 rants to be issued by our Secretary, under the seal of our Land 
 Office, of the said Province, to grant to any Person or Persons 
 who shall apply for the same, and to their Heirs and Assigns 
 for ever, any I^tts of Land in the Streets laid out in our 
 Manor of Springettsbury, in the County of Philadelphia, ad- 
 joining the City of Philadelphia, on the North side thereof, 
 which has been lately laid out into Streets, to be let for build- 
 ing upon, and under the best Terms, Rents and Reservations 
 that can be obtained for the same without taking any Fine or 
 Purchase money, SO AS the yearly Rents to be reserved for the 
 same be all reserved and made payable in Sterling money of 
 the value thereof according to the course of Exchange between 
 the said Province and the said City of London at the Times of 
 Payment, and shall not be less than three shillings sterling 
 per annum for each foot in front of the same Lotts. or Three 
 iwunds Sterling a Foot purchased, and One Penny Sterling 
 Quit Rent. AND ALSO upon certificates being produced of 
 any such Vacant Escheated or other Lands or Lots, having 
 been made by the Surveyor General, and also of the considera- 
 tion money for such Vacant. Escheated or other Lands or Lots 
 having been paid to the Receiver General. (In such cases 
 where any consideration money is to be payd) to grant Let- 
 ters Patent to be prepared by our Secretary for the time be- 
 ing for such Person and Persons and to their Heirs and As- 
 signs for ever, for all such Vacant, Escheated and other Lands 
 and Lots respectively, from time to time under the great Seal 
 of the said Province, such Letters Patent to contain the re- 
 spective Reservations hereinbefore directed to be reserved in 
 the respective Warrants and to be duly Recorded in the proper 
 Office for Recording Deeds in our said City of Philadelphia, 
 and such Letters Patent when so made and Recorded shall be 
 deemed good, valid and effectual at law. AND ALSO to grant, 
 under the seal of the said Province. Licenses for the erecting 
 or continuing Ferrys within the said Province and Countys. or 
 any of them, as to you shall seem meet, but not to exceed the 
 
PROVIN'CIAL COMMISSIONS. 133 
 
 Term of Seveu years irom the time of Grauuug such Licenses, 
 which Licenses also shall be Recorded in the said office for 
 Recording Deeds in the said City of Philadelphia. AND ALSO, 
 in case of Misbehavior, Death or Voluntary Resignation of any 
 of the officers which have been or shall be employed in or 
 about or relating to the Premises or any of them, to remove 
 and displace any such officer or officers and to appoint and put 
 in any others from time to time into such office and offices 
 until further orders, YOU ALWAYS taking immediately upon 
 such appointments good and sufficient Securities from the Per- 
 sons to be appointed and from their respective Suretys. before 
 such Persons shall take upon them to act, for the due and 
 faithful execution of such offices and for their due accounting 
 to Us, and to the Proprietarys for the time being. AND ALSO 
 from time to time, whenever you shall judge it to be for our 
 Service, to inspect into the Conduct and Management of all or 
 any such officers whom it doth or may concern, and to make 
 Report unto Us how you shall find the same. AND ALSO for 
 the Purposes hereinbefore expressed, or any of them, to make 
 use of the Provincial or any other Seal or Seals of the said 
 Province and Countys, or of either or of any of them, as shall 
 be requisite and proper, AND WHAT you shall lawfully do or 
 cause to be done in all or any the Premises of the Dependencys 
 thereof by virtue and in pursuance of these Presents, We and 
 each of Us, shall and will at all times hold for firm, valid and 
 effectual and as such shall and will ratify and confirm the 
 same, under the conditions aforesaid. AND KNOW YOU 
 FURTHER. That in order to prevent the great Inconvenience 
 and Delay which might arise to the business of Settling and 
 Improving the said Province and Countys in case of your 
 Death or ceasing to act as Lieutenant Governor of the same, 
 until some other Person shall be appointed to act as Governor, 
 THEREFORE, We, reposing special Trust and Confidence in 
 the present President of our Council, and in the other mem- 
 bers of the same. HAVE and each of us HATH given, granted 
 and committed, and by these Presents DO and and Doth give, 
 grant, and commit unto the present President (if and when he 
 shall act as President of our Council in the said Province) and 
 unto such Person as shall from time to time act as President of 
 our said Council upon and immediately or at any other time 
 after your decease, or ceasing to act as Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province and Countys. and so from time to time when 
 and as often and as long as you shall cease to act as Lieuten- 
 ant Governor of the same, until some other Person shall bo 
 
134 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 appointed or act as Governor (but not at any other time or 
 times) full Power and Authority to do, execute i^na pertorm all 
 and every or any the Matters and Things, for the gi-anting and 
 confirming any Lands, Tenements or Hereditaments or I'oi the 
 Licensing of Ferrys within the said Province and Couutys, oi' 
 any of them, which you are hereinbefore empowered and au- 
 thorized to do, execute and perform, in relation tnereto, while 
 you shall continue to act as Lieutenant Governor of the said 
 Province and Countys. AND THAT AND THOSE in the same 
 manner and form, and subject to the same rules, Directions and 
 Restrictions in all respects whatsoever as are hereinbefore 
 mentioned and expressed, and as are to be observed and per- 
 formed by you the said William Denny, m granting out or 
 Licensing any such Land, Tenements, Hereditaments or Ferrys, 
 AND WHAT the said Present President of our said Council or 
 such other President of our said Council for the time being 
 shall then, at such times, and in such places lawfully do or 
 cause to be done in all or any the Premises for the granting 
 and confirming of any Lands, Tenements or Hereditaments or 
 for the Licensing of Ferrys within the said Province and Coun- 
 ties, or any of them, by virtue and in pursuance of these Pres- 
 ents, We, the said Proprietaries, and each of Us, shall and will 
 at all times hold for firm, valid and effectual and as such rat- 
 ify and confirm the same, under the conditions aforesaid. AND 
 KNOW YOU FURTHERMORE, that We, the saii Proprietaries, 
 reposing further Trust and Confidence in the said Present 
 President and in any future President of our Council in the 
 said Province, and also in all others the members of our said 
 Council, HAVE and each of us HATH given, granted and com- 
 mitted, and by these Presents DO and each of us DOTH give, 
 grant and commit unto the present President of our said 
 Council, in the said Province, along with any four or more 
 other Persons who shall for the time being be of our Council, 
 and also unto such other Person as from time to time shall 
 hereafter act as President of our said Council from and imme- 
 diately after or at any other time after your decease or ceas- 
 ing to act as Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and 
 Countys, until some other Person shall be appointed or act as 
 Governor, along with any four or more other Persons who shall 
 for the time being be of our said Council, from time to time, 
 when, and as often and as long as you shall cease to act as 
 Lieutenant Governor of the same (but not at any other time or 
 times) full Power and Authority upon the Decease or Volun- 
 tary Resignation of our Secretary in the Land Office for the 
 
PKOVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 135 
 
 managemeni of our Proprietary Land Affairs, in the said 
 Province and Countys. and upon the decease or voluntary resig- 
 nation of the Receiver General, Surveyor General or any other 
 officer or officers appointed for the managemeni of our Pro- 
 prietary Land or Revenue Affairs in the said Province and 
 Countvs, to constitute and appoint new, proper and responsible 
 persons to execute the said office so becoming vacant as atore- 
 said or any of them until further ordered, as fully as you the 
 said' William Denny are authorized or empowered to appoint 
 during vour continuing Lieutenant Governor of the said Prov- 
 ince and Counivs, the said President and Councillors always 
 taking immediately upon such appointment good and sufficient 
 security from the Person to be appointed and from their re- 
 spective suretys, for the due and faithful execution ot such 
 offices and for their due accounting to Us and to the Proprie- 
 taries for the time being, before such Persons shall take upon 
 them to act IX \\1TNESS Whereof We have hereunto set 
 our Hands and Seals, the Eighth day of May. in the Twenty 
 Ninth vear of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Sec- 
 ond by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland 
 King, Defender of the Faith, &c., and in the year of our Lord 
 One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and Six. 
 
 THOMAS PENN, [Seal.] 
 RICHARD PENN. [Seal.] 
 Signed, sealed and delivered by the before named Thomas 
 Penn and Richard Penn in the presence of us. 
 
 FERD. JOHN PARIS. 
 ROBERT GWYN. 
 
 Entered in the Rolls Office at New Castle, in Book S.. Page 
 8 &C the 26th day of August, 1756. 
 
 RICHARD M. WILLIAM, Mag Rotui: 
 
 [Recorded the first day of September, Anno Domini, 1756.] 
 
 PROPRIETARY TO WILLIAM DENNY. ESQ'R. GOVER- 
 NOR. &C. 
 
 ROBERT GWYN. of Water Street, in Arundel Street, in the 
 Strand, in the Parish of St. Clement Danes, in the Liberty of 
 
136 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Westminster, County of Middlesex, and Kingdom of Great 
 Britain, Gentleman, maketh oath tliat he was personally pres- 
 ent as a witness and did see and hear Thomas Penn and Rich- 
 ard Penn, the persons named in the Paper, Instrument in 
 Writing or Deed Poll or Commission, bearing date the Eighth 
 day of May, One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and Six here- 
 unto annexed (with which said Thomas Penu and Ric-hard Penn 
 this Deponent hath for several years last past been personally 
 acquainted) and each of them duly Signed and Sealed as their 
 several and respective Acts and Deeds, Deliver the said here- 
 unto annexed Paper, Instrument in Writing or Deed Poll and 
 Commission, AND thereupon Ferdinando John Paris, of Surrey 
 Street, in the Strand, in the aforesaid Parish of St. Clement 
 Danes, Gentleman, together with this Deponent respectively 
 subscribed their names at the foot of the said annexed Paper, 
 Instrument in WTiiing, or Deed, Poll or Commission as Wit- 
 nesses to the Signing, Sealing and Delivery of the same by the 
 said Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, AND that the Name 
 Thomas Penn unto the same annexed Paper, Instrument in 
 Writing or Deed Poll, or Commission set and subscribed as 
 the name of one of the two partys executing the same, in such 
 manner as the same now appears thereto, was and is of the 
 proper handwriting of the before named Thomas Penn, AND 
 that the name Richard Penn thereunto set and subscribed as 
 the name of the other of the two partys executing the same, in 
 such manner as the same now appears thereto, was and is of 
 the proper Handwriting of the before named Richard Penn, 
 AND that the name Ferd. John Paris thereunto set and sub- 
 scribed as the name of one of the two witnesses attesting the 
 signing, sealing and delivery of the same by the said Thomas 
 Penn and Richard Penn in such manner as the same now ap- 
 pears thereto, was and is of the proper handwriting of the 
 before named Ferdinando John Paris, and was thereunto set 
 and subscribed in this Deponent's presence, AND that the name 
 Robert Gwyn. thereunto set and subscribed as the name of the 
 other two Witnesses attesting the signing, sealing and delivery 
 of the same by the said Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, in 
 such manner as the same now appears thereto, was and is of 
 the proper Handwriting of this Deponent. 
 
 ROBERT GWYN. 
 
 Sworn the Eleventh day of May, 1756, before me. 
 
 S. BETHEL, Mayor. 
 
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 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 13. 
 
 JOHN FAIRLAMB. FOR SHERIFF OF CHESTER. 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of liie Faith, &c., to John 
 Fairlamb, of the County of Chester, in the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyaltv, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Fairlamb. to be Sheriff 
 of the County of Chester, aforesaid, hereby committing the said 
 County, with the appurtenance and our Peace within the same, 
 to your care and defence, authorizing and commanding you, 
 the said John Fairlamb, to do and perform all the several 
 acts and things in the said County that to the office of Sheriff, 
 according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province 
 do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said 
 office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and 
 Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your Term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province shall of course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said officp. IN TESTI- 
 MONY Whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province lo be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness. William Denney, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and William Penn, True and absolute 
 Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal approba- 
 tion). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the 
 Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Fourth day of October. 
 
 \nno Domini 1756, in the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded ye fourth day of October. A. D. 1756.1 
 
138 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN FAIRLAMB, SHERIFF OF 
 CHESTER. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c., To all 
 Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Freemen and 
 all other Persons whatsoever within the County of Chester, in 
 our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto John Fairlamb, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large 
 Appears. We do, therefore, require and command you, and all 
 and every of you, that to the said John Fairlamb you be aid- 
 ing and assisting in all things that to the office of Sheriff for 
 the said County do or may in any wise belong lawfully. IN 
 TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal ap- 
 probation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini, 1756, in the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENN^'. 
 
 [Recorded ye fourth day of October, A. D. 1756.] 
 
 BENJAMIN CHAPMAN FOR SHERIFF OF BUCKS. 
 
 IL. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King. Defender of the Faith, &c.. To Ben- 
 jamin Chapman, of the County of Bucks. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. lo9 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special trust aud confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Benjamin Chapman, to be 
 Sheriff of the County of Bucks, in our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County, with the appurtenances, and our 
 Peace within the same, to your care and defence, authorizing 
 and commanding you, the said Benjamin Chapman, to do and 
 perform all the several acts aud things in the said county that 
 to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain 
 and our said Province do in any wise belong, to hold, exercise 
 and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, 
 Emoluments and Advantages from thence lawfully accruing, 
 or thereunto of right appertaining, until your Term therein, ac- 
 cording to the constitution of our said Province shall of course 
 expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN 
 TESTIMONY Whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid, and Countys of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Fourth day of 
 October, A. D. 175G, in the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the fourth day of October, A. D. 1756.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO BENJAMIN CHAPMAN, SHER- 
 IFF OF BUCKS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, &c.. to all 
 Judges. Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Freemen and 
 all other Persons whatsoever within the County of Bucks, in 
 our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
140 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto Benjamin Chapman, Es- 
 quire, the oflBce of Sheriff of the said county, to hold until the 
 expiration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at large appears. We do therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and command you, and all and every of you, that to the said 
 Benjamin Chapman you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said County do or in any 
 wise may belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY Whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province, and Counties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex upon Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day 
 of October, A. D. 1756, in the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye fifth day of October, A. D. 1756.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOSEPH PUGH. SHERIFF OF 
 LANCASTER. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c., to all 
 Judges, Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Freemen and 
 all other persons whatsoever, within the County of Lancaste^, 
 in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain commission, bearing even date here- 
 with. We have granted unto Joseph Pugh, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large 
 appears. We do therefore, by these Presents, require and Com- 
 
PKUVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 141 
 
 mand you. and all and every of you, that to the said Joseph 
 Pugh you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the of- 
 fice of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. L\ TESTLMOXY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our saitl Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 \\'itness, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal ap- 
 probation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex upon Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Fourth day of Oc- 
 tober. A. D. 1756, in the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye fifth day of October, A'o D'i 1756.] 
 
 JOHN RINKER. FOR SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON 
 COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c.. To John 
 Rinker, of the County of Northampton, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability. We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Rinker. to be Sheriff 
 of the County of Northampton within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your care and defence, au- 
 thorizing and commanding you. the said John Rinker. to do 
 and perform all the several acts and Things in the said County 
 that to the office of Sheriff, according to the laws of Great 
 Britain and of our said Province, do in any wise belong, to hold, 
 exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights. Fees. 
 Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages from thence lawfully 
 accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, until your Term 
 
142 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 therein, according to the Constitution of our said Province 
 shall of course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the 
 said oflace. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex upon Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth 
 day of October, A. D. 1756, in the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye fifth day of October, A. D. 1756.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN RINKER. SHERIFF OF 
 NORTHAMPTON COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 to all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Northampton, in our Province of Pennsylvania. Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with, we have granted unto John Rinker. Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff for the said County, to hold until the expiration of 
 a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by ihesv- Presents, require and com- 
 mand! you and all and every of you, that to the said John 
 Rinker yon be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. In testimony whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness. William Denn\. Esquire (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. IV, 
 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex upon Delaware. 
 At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 1756, in the thir- 
 tieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLL\M DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye fifth day of October, A. D. 1756.] 
 
 WILLL\M BOONE FOR SHERIFF OF BERKS COUNTY 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c., To Wil- 
 liam Boone, of the County of Berks, in the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania. Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that reposing special trust and confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, w'e have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by ihese Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said William Boone, to be Sheriff 
 of the County of Berks, in our said Province, hereby commit- 
 ting the said County, with the appurtenances and our Peaco 
 within the same, to your care and defence, authorizing and 
 commanding you. the said William Boone, to do and perform 
 all the several acts and things in the said County that to the 
 office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain and of 
 our said Province do in any wise belong, to hold, exercise and 
 enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites. 
 Emoluments and Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or 
 thereunto of right appertaining, until your Term therein, ac- 
 cording to the constitution of our said province shall of course 
 expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the said office. 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 
144 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Sussex upon Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini 1756, in the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye fifth day of October, A. D. 1756.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO WILLIAM BOONE, SHERIFF 
 OF BERKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c.. to all 
 Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Freemen and 
 all other Persons whatsoever within the County of Berks, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date here- 
 with, We have granted unto William Boone, Esquire, the of- 
 fice of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large 
 appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you, that to the said William 
 Boone you be aiding and assisting in all things that to th-.' 
 office of Sheriff of the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Proyince to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 and Sussex upvon Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October Anno Domini 1756, in the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye fifth day of October. A. D. 1756.1 
 
PKOVIXCIAl. LHJ.MMlririlOXS. 145 
 
 WILLIAM PARKER. FOR SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith i\-c.. To "Wil- 
 liam Parker, of the County of Cumberland, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability We have nominated, Consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said William Parker, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Cumberland, within our said Province,' 
 hereby committing the said County, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your care and defence, au- 
 thorizing and commanding you, the said William Parker, to do 
 and perform all the several acts and things in the said county 
 that to the ofiice of sheriff, according to the Laws of Great 
 Britain and of our said Province, do in any wise belong, to 
 hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights. 
 Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing, or thereunto of Right appertaining, until 
 your term therein, according to the constitution of our said 
 Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said oflSce, IN TESTIMONY whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Ponn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid, and the Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 and Sussex upon Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October, Anno Domini 175C. in the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye sixth day of October. A'o D'i 1756.] 
 
 in-9--3d Ser 
 
146 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO WILLIAM PARKER, SHERIFF 
 OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 P'rance and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c., To all 
 Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Freemen and 
 all other Persons whatsoever within the County of Cumber- 
 land, in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto William Parker, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 cf a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall. well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you and all and every of you, that to the said William 
 Parker you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long law-fuUy. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province of Pennsylvania aforesaid, and Counties of 
 New Castle, Kent and Sussex upon Delaware. At Philadelphia, 
 the fifth day of October. Anno Domini 175C). in the thirtieth 
 year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the sixth day of October. A'o D'i 17.56.] 
 
 THOMAS HAMILTON FOR SHERIFF OF YORK COUNTY. 
 
 fL. S.l 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of (Jreat Britain. 
 Fi-ance and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. &c., To 
 Thomas Hamilton, of the County of York, in ibe Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esquire. Greeting: 
 
PROVIN-CIAL COMMISSIONS. 147 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, we have nominateil. consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said Thomas Hamilton, to be 
 Sheriff of the County of York aforesaid, within our said Prov- 
 ince, hereby committing the said County, with the appurte- 
 nances, and our peace within the same, to your care and de- 
 fence, authorizing and commanding you. the said Thomas 
 Hamilton, to do and perform all the several acts and things in 
 the said county that to the office of Sheriff, according to the 
 Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise 
 belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all 
 the Rights, Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertain- 
 ing, until your Term therein, according to the Constitution of 
 our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving your- 
 self well so long in the said office. In Testimony whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 Witness, William Denny. Esqiiire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid, and counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex upon Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of Oc- 
 tober. A. D. 1756. in the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye Sixth day of October. A. D. 175G.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO THOMAS HAMILTON. 
 
 fL. S.l 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other Officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 York, in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
148 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Whereas, by a certain commission, bearing even date here- 
 with, we have granted unto Thomas Hamilton, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large 
 appears, We do therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you and all and every of you, that to the said Thomas 
 Hamilton you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness. William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation.) Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fifth day of Oc- 
 tober. A. D. 1756, in the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 I Recorded the sixth day of October. A. D. 1T5G.] 
 
 JAMES COULTAS FOR SHERIFF OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. &c.. To 
 James Coultas, of the City of Philadelphia, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania. Esquire. Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents Nominate, Con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said James Coultas, to be Sheriff of 
 the City and County of Philadelphia, within our said Prov- 
 ince, thereby Committing the said City and County, with the 
 appurtenances, and our Peace within the same, to your care and 
 Defence, authorizing and commanding you, the said James 
 Coultas. to do and perform all the several Acts and Things in 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 149 
 
 tlic said CiLy and County thai to the office of Sheriff, ac- 
 cording to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province 
 do in any wise belong, to hold, exercise and enjoy the said 
 office, v.'itb all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and 
 Advantages from thence lawfully accruing, or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your Term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province shall of course expire, you 
 liehaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTl- 
 MOXY Whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witxess, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 appi('bation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid, and the Counties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, A. D. 1756, and the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLL\M DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye Sixth day of October, A. D. 1756.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JAMES COULTAS. SHERIFF OF 
 PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God King of Great 
 Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c.. To all 
 Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Freemen and 
 all other Persons whatsoever within the City and County of 
 Philadelphia, in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, we have granted unto James Coultas. Esquire, the Of- 
 fice of Sheriff of the said City and County to hold until the ex- 
 piration of a certain Terra therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 Large appears. We do therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and command you. and all and every of you. that to the said 
 James Coultas you be aiding and assisting in all things that to 
 
150 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 the office of Sheriff for the said City and County do or may in 
 any wise belong lawfully. In testimony whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 Witness, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and ab- 
 solute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation) Lieutenant Governor and Commander iu Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, A. D. 175G, iu the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLL\M DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the Sixth day of October, A. D. 175G.] 
 
 BOND, JOHN ADLUM AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW All Men bj these Presents that We, John Adlum, of 
 York, in the County of York, in the Province of Pennsylva- 
 nia, Esquire, Thomas Minshall, of Hallam Township, in ye 
 said County of York, Gent., Michael Drumgold, of Straybau 
 Township, in the said County, Yeoman, and Adam Beyar, of 
 Hallam Township, aforesaid, Yeoman, are held and firmly 
 bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace 
 of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of 
 the Faith, &c., in the sum of Six Hundred Pounds current 
 money of Pennsylvania to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord 
 the King, his Heirs or Successors, to which payment, well and 
 truly to be made, we do bind ourselves and each and every or 
 any of us. for and in the whole, each, every or any of our 
 Heirs, Executors and Administrators, respectively, Joyntly and 
 severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our seals, 
 dated the fifth day of October, in the twenty-fifth year of the 
 Reign of our said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord 
 One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Four. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that Whereas 
 the above bounden John Adlum, on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said Countv of York for the 
 
PKOVIXCIAL CU.M.MISSIOXS. 151 
 
 ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, according 
 to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth 
 year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled an Act for Regulat- 
 ing Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain inden- 
 ture, bearing date the first day of October Instant made oi- 
 mentioned to be made, Between Alexander Love, Coroner oi' 
 the said County of York, of the one part, and James McCaughy, 
 Thomas McCune, Samuel Henderson. Frederick (ielwicks. Jo- 
 seph Bennett and Daniel Hegel, Freeholders of the said County, 
 of the other part, relation being theieunto had appearing. 
 NOW. if the said John Adlum. by himself or his lawfuU Deputy 
 shall and do well and truly Perform his Duty and Trust in the 
 said Office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly 
 qualified, according to the Tenour of the Affirmation which he 
 shall make for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, 
 then this present obligation to be void and of none effect, or 
 else to be and remain in full force and virtue to the Uses, In- 
 tents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and appointed, 
 and to or for no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN ADLUM, |Seal.] 
 
 THOMAS MINSHALL. [Seal.] 
 MICHAEL DRUMGOLD, [Seal.l 
 ADAM BEYAR. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEX. 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October, A. D. 1754, before me. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. 
 
 [Recorded the fifth day of October, A. D. 1756.] 
 
 BOND. JAMES COULTAS AND OTHERS TO HIS MAJESTY 
 THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we. James Coultas. of 
 the City of Philadelphia. Esquire. John Willcox. of the said 
 
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 City, Merchant, and George Gray, of Kingsessing, in the County 
 of Philadelphia, Gent., are held and firmly bound unto our Sov- 
 ereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great 
 Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c., 
 in the sum of Two Thousand Pounds current money of Penn- 
 sylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his 
 Heirs or Successors, to which payment, well and truly to be 
 made. We do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for 
 and in the whole, our, each or every and any of our Heirs, 
 Executors and Administrators respectively, Jointly and Sever- 
 ally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the 
 sixth day of October, in the thirtieth year of the Reign of 
 our said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord One Thou- 
 sand Seven Hundred and Fifty Six. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that Whereas 
 the above bounden James Coultas, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said City and County of 
 Philadelphia, for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said 
 County, according to an Act of Assembly of this Province, 
 passed in the Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled 
 an act for Regulating the Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as 
 by a certain indenture, bearing date the first day of October In- 
 stant made or mentioned to be made, between Thomas Boude, 
 Esquire, Coroner of the City and County of Philadelphia, and 
 Daniel Rundle, Joudah Foulke, Plunkett Fleason, Joseph Can- 
 non, Samuel Swift, Bernard Sespiug, James Morgan, Hugh 
 Roberts, David Gibson, Robert Loyd, John Eastburn and Dan- 
 iel Morris, Gentlemen, Freeholders of the said City and County, 
 of the other part, Relation being thereunto had appears. Now, 
 if the said James Coultas, by himself or his lawfull Deputy, 
 shall and do well and truly perform his Duty and Trust in the 
 said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly 
 qualified, according to the Tenor of the Affirmation which he 
 shall make for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, 
 then this present Obligation to be void and of none effect, or 
 else to be and remain in full force and virtue, to the Uses, 
 Intents and Purposes in the said act mentioned and appointed, 
 and to no other use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JAMES COULTAS, [Seal.] 
 JOHN WILCOCKS. [Seal.] 
 GEORGE GRAY. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 153 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 Taken and acknowledged ai Philadelphia, ihe sixth day of 
 
 October. 1756. before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 
 [Recorded the ISth day of November, A. D. 1756.] 
 
 BOND THOMAS HAMILTON. HANS HAMILTON AND JOHN 
 HAMILTON TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING. 
 
 KNOW All Men by these Presents that We, Thomas Hamil- 
 ton, of Cumberland Township, in the County of York, Esquire, 
 Hans Hamilton, of the same Place, Gentleman, and John Ham- 
 ilton, of Mount Pleasant Township, in the said County, Gentle- 
 man are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c., in the 
 sum of six hundred pounds, current money of Pennsylvania, to 
 be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or 
 Successors, to which payment, well and truly to be made, We 
 do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for and in the 
 whole our each and every of our Heirs, Executors and Ad- 
 ministrators respectively, Jointly and Severally, firmly by these 
 Presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the sixth day of Octo- 
 ber in the thirtieth year of the Reign of our said Lord the 
 King, and in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hun- 
 dred and Fifty Six. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that whereas 
 the above bounden Thomas Hamilton, on the first day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of York 
 for the ensuing vear by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth vear of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture bearing date the first day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Zachariah Shugert. Coroner 
 of the Countv of York, of the one Part, and Samuel Reynolds, 
 
154 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Alexander McKean, Hugh Whiteford, David McKinley, Thomas 
 Minshall ai'd James McGaughy, Freeholders of the said 
 (iouuty, of tht other part, Relation being thereunto had ap- 
 pears. NOW. if the said Thomas Hamilton, by himself, or his 
 lawful Deput:, shall and do well and truly perform his Duty 
 aiir Trurt in tie said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully 
 and thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirma- 
 tion v.'hich he sl^all make, for the due execution of his said 
 office of Sheriff, then this present Obligation to be void and 
 of none effect, or else to be and remain in full force and virtue, 
 to the uses. Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and 
 appointed, and to or for no other Use, Intent or Purpose what- 
 soever. 
 
 THOMAS HAMILTON, [L. S.] 
 HANCE HAMILTON, [L. S. 
 JOHN HAMILTON. [L. S.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Sixth day of 
 October, A. D. 1756. before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 
 [Recorded the 18th day of November, A. D. 1756.] 
 
 BOND, JOHN RINKER AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents, that We. John Rinker. of 
 Easttown, in the County of Northampton, Esquire, Nathaniel 
 Vernon, of the same place, Innholder, and Christian Rinker. of 
 Lower Saucum Township, in the said County, Yeoman, are 
 held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ire- 
 land King, Defender of the Faith. &c.. in the sum of three hun- 
 dred pounds Current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our 
 
1'KL/\1.\i.'1A1. Cu.\1.\1IS.S1(_».\S. 155 
 
 said Sovereigu Lord the King, liis Heirs or Successors, lo 
 which payment, well and truly to be made, We do bind our- 
 selves, each and every or any ol us, for and in the whole, our, 
 each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors and Adminis- 
 trators respectively, Jointly -and severally firmly by these Pre- 
 sents. Sealed with our Seals. Dated the Fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the thii'tieth year of the Reign of our said Lord the 
 King, and in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hun- 
 dred and P'ifty-Six. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that whereas 
 the above bounden John Rinker, on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Northampton, 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, ac 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the first day of October Instant, made 
 or mentioned to be made, Between John Tool, Coroner of the 
 County of Northampton, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of 
 the one part, and Peter Traxell, Esquire, John Cook. Lewis 
 Clutts. Conrad Hess, Jacob Earheart and Nicholas Funsion, 
 Freeholders of the County and Province aforesaid, of the other 
 part, relation being thereunto had appears. NOW. if the said 
 John Rinker, by himself or his lawfull Deputy, shall and do 
 well and truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said office of 
 Sheriff, v/hen thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, ac- 
 cording to the Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make 
 for the due execution of the said office of Sheriff, then this 
 present Obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be 
 and remain in full force and virtue, to the uses. Intents and 
 Purposes in thes aid Act mentioned and appointed, and to 
 no other T'se, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN RINKER. [L. S.] 
 
 NATHANIEL VERNON, [L. S.l 
 CHRISTIAN RINKER. [L. S.l 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 CHARLES BROCKDEN, 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 [L. S.] 
 
 The Fourth day of September. 1756. taken and acknowledged 
 at Philadelphia, before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 
 [Recorded the twentieth day of November. Anno Domini 
 1756.] 
 
156 PROVINCIAL COMMISSION! 
 
 BOND, JOSEPH PUGH AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that We, Joseph Pugh, 
 Esquire, Matthias Slough, Gent., and John DeHuff, all of the 
 Borough of Lancaster, in the County of Lancaster, are held and 
 firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by 
 the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, 
 Defender of the Faith, &c., in the sum of six hundred pounds 
 current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sover- 
 eign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to which pay- 
 ment, well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each 
 and every or any of us, for and in the whole, our, each and 
 every of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, respec- 
 tively, jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed 
 with our seals. Dated the first day of October, in the thirtieth 
 year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and in the year 
 of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Six. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that Whereas 
 the above boundeu Joseph Pugh, on the second day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of ihe Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the Second day of October Instant 
 made or mentioned to be made. Between Calvin Cooper, James 
 Smith and Thomas Smith, Esquires, three of the persons ap- 
 pointed on the first day of this Instant by the Electors of the 
 Representatives of the County of Lancaster as Judges of their 
 election (In the absence of the Coroner of the said County), 
 by virtue of the Act of General Assembly in this behalf made 
 and Provided, of the one part, and Isaac Whitelock. Christian 
 Hare, Samuel Boudc, Caspar Schaffnour, Philip Lenner and 
 John Hopson. Freeholders of the said County of Lancaster, of 
 the other part. Relation being thereunto had appears. NOW, if 
 the said Joseph Pugh, by himself or his lawfull Deputy, shall 
 and do well and truly perform his Duty and Trust in the 
 said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly 
 qualified, according to the tenor of the affirmation which he 
 shall make for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, 
 then the present obligation to be void and of none effect, or 
 else to be and remain in full force and virtue to the Uses, In- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 157 
 
 tents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and appointed, 
 and 10 no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOSEPH PUGH, [L. S-l 
 
 MATTHIAS SLOUGH. [L. S.] 
 JOHN DEHUFF. [L. S.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 
 IL S.] 
 
 Taken and acknowledged, at Philadelphia, the lounh day 
 of October, A. D. 1756.. before me, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 
 [Recorded the 22d day oi November. A. D. 1756.] 
 
 BOND. JOHN PWIRLAMB AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW All Men by these Presents that we. John Fairlamb, of 
 Middletown, in the County of Chester, Esquire, and Robert 
 Pennell and William Pennell. Junior, both of the same place. 
 Yeoman, are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, &c. in the 
 sum of Six Hundred pounds current money of Pennsylvania, 
 to be paid to our. said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or 
 Successors, to which Payment, well and truly to be made, we do 
 bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for and in the 
 whole, our. each and every or any of our Heirs. Executors and 
 Administrators respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by 
 these Presents. Sealed with our Seals. Dated the Fourth day 
 of October, in the thirtieth year of the Reign of our said Lord 
 the King, and in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven 
 Hundred and Fifty Six. 
 
 THE CONDITION of thi; obligation is such that whereas 
 the above bounden John Fairlamb. on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff of the said County of Chester for the 
 
158 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the Fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann. entltuled an Act for Regulating 
 Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners as by a certain Indenture. 
 bearing date the first day of October Instant made or mentioned 
 to be made Between Joshua Thompson, Coroner of the County 
 of Chester, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of the one part, 
 and Charles Humphreys. .James Marshall. Robert Miller. Isaac 
 Marshall, Richard Pim and John Townsend. Freeholders and 
 Inhabitants of the County aforesaid, of the other part. Rela- 
 tion being thereunto had appears. NOW. if the said John 
 Fairlamb, by himself or his lawful Deputy, shall and do well 
 and truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said office of 
 Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, ac- 
 cording to the tenor of the affirmation which he shall make 
 for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, then this 
 present obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be 
 and remain in full force and virtue, to the Uses. Intents and 
 Purposes in the said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no 
 other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN FAIRLAMB. [L. S.l 
 
 ROBERT PENNELL. [L. S.] 
 
 WILLIAM PENXELL. JR. [L. S.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of L's, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October. Anno Domini 1756, before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 
 [Recorded the 22nd day of November, Annp Domini 1756.] 
 
 BOND. BENJAMIN CHAPMAN AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by Jiese Presents, that We. Benjamin Chap- 
 man, of Wrightstown. in the County of Bucks. Esquire. John 
 Strickland, of Southampton. In the said County. Innholder. and 
 
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 William Asliburue. of Xewtowu, iu the said County, are held .fc 
 firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by 
 the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King. 
 Defender of the Faith, &c., in the Sum of Six hundred Pounds 
 Current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sover- 
 eign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors. To which payment, 
 well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each and 
 every or any of us, for and in the whole, our each and every or 
 any of our Heirs, Executors &. Administrators respectively, 
 jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents, Sealed with our 
 Seals. Dated the fourth Day of October, in the thirtieth year 
 of the Reign of our said Lord the King. <fe in the year of our 
 Lord One Thousand seven hundred and fifty Six. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Benjamin Chapman, on the first day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Bucks 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said county, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a Certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the first day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Hezekiah Anderson, Coroner 
 of the County of Bucks, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of the 
 one Part, and Joseph Watson. .John Brown. John Story. John 
 McGlaughlin. William Long and Samuel Biles, Freeholders of 
 the said County, of the other Part, relation being thereunto had 
 appears. NOW, if the said Benjamin Chapman, by himself or 
 his lawful Deputy, shall & do well & truly perform his Duty 
 & Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully & 
 thoroughly Qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of the said office of 
 Sheriff, then this Present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be and remain in full Force and Virtue, to the 
 Uses. Intents and Purposes in the said act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed, and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 BENJAMIN CHAPMAN. fSeal.l 
 JOHN STRICKLAND. fScal.] 
 WM. ASHBURN. [Seal.f 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of T*s. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 JOSIAH JACKSON 
 
160 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the 4th day of 
 October, A'o D'i 1756, before me, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 
 [Recorded the 22d day of November, 1756.] 
 
 BOND, WILLIAM BOONE AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we, William Boone, of 
 Exeter Township, in the County of Berks. Esquire, Thomas 
 Potts, of the said County of Berks, now residing in the City of 
 Philadelphia, Merchant, and James Boone, of Exeter Township 
 aforesaid. Tanner, are held and firmly bound unto our Sover- 
 eign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of Grea: 
 Britain, France & Ireland King, Defender of the P^'aith & so 
 forth, in the sum of three hundred Pounds Current Money of 
 Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, 
 his Heirs or Successors, To which payment, well and Truly to 
 be made, we do bind ourselves, each and every or any of I's, 
 for and in the whole, our, each and every or any of our Heirs, 
 Executors and Administrators respectively, jointly and sever- 
 ally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals. Dated 
 the fifth day of October, in the thirtieth year of the Reign of 
 our said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one thou- 
 sand seven hundred & fifty-six. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden William Boone, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Berks for th? 
 ensuing year by the Freemen of the said county, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province. Passed in the fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann; entituled An act for regulating 
 elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a Certain Indenture 
 bearing date the first Day of October Instant made or men- 
 tioned to be made, between Benjamin Pearson, the Coroner of 
 the County of Berks, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of the 
 one Part, and Mordecai Lincolon. William Winters. John 
 Surty, William Penrose. Jacob Light and Thomas Barnard, 
 
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 Freeholders of ibe said County, duly choseu luspectors lo as- 
 sist the Sheriff or other Proper officers in the General Election 
 for the said county, of the other Part, relation being thereunto 
 had appears. NOW, if the said William Boone, by himself or 
 his lawful Deputy shall & do well & truly Perform his duty 
 and trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully 
 and thoroughly qualified, according to the tenor of the affirma- 
 tion which he shall make for the due execution of his said 
 office of Sheriff, Then the Pi-esent Obligation to be void and or 
 none effect, or else to remain in full Force and Virtue, to the 
 Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned & ap- 
 pointed, and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 WILLIAM BOONE, [Seal.] 
 THOMAS POTTS, [Seal. J 
 
 JAMES BOONE. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEX. 
 JOSIAH JACKSON. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth Day of 
 October. A'o D'i 175G, before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 [Recorded the 22nd November, A'o D'i 1756.] 
 
 BOND, WILLIAM PARKER AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we, William Parker, 
 of West Pennsbury Township, in the County of Cumberland, in 
 the Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire. James Parker and Wil- 
 liam Thompson, both of the said County, Yeoman, are held 
 & firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by 
 the Grace of God of Great Britain. France and Ireland King. 
 Defender of the Faith & so forth, in the sum of Six hundred 
 Pounds Current Money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said 
 
 ll--9-3d Ser. 
 
1G2 PROVINCIAL COMMISSION tr. 
 
 Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, To which 
 payment, well & Truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each 
 & every or any of us, for and in the whole. Our and each and 
 every or any of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators re- 
 spectively, jointly and Severally, firmly by these Presents, 
 Sealed with our Seals, Dated the Second day of October, in the 
 thirtieth year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 six. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden William Parker, on the first day of October 
 Instant w^as elected Sheriff for the said County of Cumberland 
 fcr the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, Entituled an Act for 
 regulating Electioris of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the Second day of October Instant 
 made or mentioned to be made between John McClure. Coro- 
 ner of the County of Cumberland, of the one Part, and John 
 Smith. John Calhoun. Arthur Forster, Francis Irwin, Andrew 
 Mclntyre and William Thompson, Gerrtlemen, Freeholders of 
 the said County of the other part, relation being thereunto had 
 appears. NOW, if the said William Parker, by himself or his 
 lawful Deputy, shall and do well and Truly perform his duty 
 and Trust in the said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully 
 and thoroughly qualified, according to the tenor of the affir- 
 mation which he shall make for the due execution of his said 
 office of sheriff. Then this present obligation to be void and of 
 none effect, or else to be & remain in full force & virtue, to the 
 Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 WM. PARKER, [Seal.] 
 
 JAMES PARKER. ISeal.) 
 
 WILLIAM TOMSON. [Seal. J 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 JNO. COLHON, 
 JOHN McCLURE. 
 
 The 6th Day of October. A'o D'i, 1756. Hance Hamilton, of 
 Cumberland Township, in the County of York. Gent.. Before 
 Charles Brockden, Esq'r, one of the Justices of the Peace, &c.. 
 maketh oath that he doth verily believe that the above and 
 written Bond, signed with the names Jno. Colhone and John 
 :\rcClure. a^- AVitnesses of the Sealing and Delivery thereof, was 
 
I'K^n'lXClAL Ct)M.MlSS10XS. 163 
 
 SO signed with the name oi Joliu McCiure, of the County of 
 Cumberland, and that the Reason of Such this Deponent's Be- 
 lief is that having compared his name so subscribed with other 
 of his Hand Writing the same doth therewith well agree, an<i 
 further this Deponent saith not. 
 
 HANCE HAMILTON. 
 
 Sworn, at Philadelphia, the Day and Year abovesaid, Before 
 
 me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. [L. S.J 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 The Sixth day of October, A"o D'i 175G, the within and above 
 written Bond was taken and acknowledged by the above 
 named William Parker, at Philadelphia, before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 
 DEDIMUS TO JAMES HAMILTON AND OTHERS. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith. & so forth. 
 TO James Hamilton, Robert Strettell, Benjamin Shoemaker, 
 Joseph Turner, W^illiam Logan, Richard Peters, Lynford Lard- 
 ner, Benjamin Chew, Thomas Cadwalader, and John Mifflin, 
 Esquires, and members of the Proprietary and Governor's 
 Council: W^illiam Allen. Esquire. Chief Justice. Lawrence Grow- 
 den and Caleb Cowpland. Esquires. Assistant Judges of the 
 Supreme Court of the said Province. William Peters, of the 
 City of Philadelphia. Esquire. William Moore, Samuel Flower, 
 John Mather and John Miller, of the County of Chester, Es- 
 quires, Alexander Graydon, John Abraham De Normandie. Gil- 
 bert Hicks, and Richard Walker, of the County of Bucks. Es- 
 quires. Thomas Edwards. Robert Thompson. W^illiam Jevon and 
 Edward Shippen. of the County of Lancaster. Esquires. Pat- 
 rick Watson. John Day. George Stevenson and Captain Hance 
 Hamilton, of the County of York. Esquires. William Maxwell. 
 Thomas Willson, Lieutenant Colonel John Armstrong. Captain 
 
lt)4 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 John Potter and Hermanus Alricks, of the County of Cumber- 
 land, Esquires, Lieutenant Colonel Conrad Weiser. William 
 Bird and James Read, of the County of Berks, Esquires, and 
 Thomas Craig, Hugh Wilson and Major William Parsons, of 
 the County of Northaminon. Esquires, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty & Integrity, We have, and by these Presents do au- 
 thorize and impower you. or any of you, to administer to all 
 Judges, Justices, Sheriffs. Coroners and all other officers. Civil 
 & Military, and all other Person and Persons whatsoever 
 within the said Province, as well the Oath of Office as also the 
 Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy and other the Usual Dec- 
 larations, Tests and Qualifications required by Law to be taken 
 by the said several officers. Civil & military, to qualify them, 
 every or any of them for the entering upon and execution of 
 their several and respective offices, to which they are or shall 
 be commissioned, or as any other occasion may make it requi- 
 site and proper to tender or administer the said several oaths, 
 Tests and qualifications, or any of them, to such officers and 
 other Persons. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused these, 
 our Letters to be made Patents, by causing the Great Seal of 
 the said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, True & 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province & Counties of New Castle, Kent & Sussex 
 upon Delaware. At Philadelphia, the twenty Seventh Day of 
 December, in the thirtieth year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 2Sth Day of December, A'o D'i 1756.] 
 
 JAMES HUMPHREYS FOR NOTARY PUBLICK. 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland. King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO JAMES HUMPHREYS, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Gentleman, GREETING: 
 
PROVINCIAL C':im:iis;^ions. loo 
 
 WE, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Fidelity, 
 Loyalty, Knowledge and Ability, HAVE, and by these Presents 
 DO make, constitute, commissionate and appoint you, the said 
 James Humphreys, to be a Notary and Tabellion Publick 
 within the said Province, And do grant you full Power to keep 
 a Register for that purpose, and to do and perform all and 
 every Act and Acts, Thing and Things necessary or accustomed 
 to be done in and about the execution of the said office of 
 notary and Tabellion Publick, TO HAVE, take and receive all 
 Fees. Perquisites, Profits, Advantages and Emoluments from 
 the said oflice arising or thereunto of Right belonging. AND 
 TO HOLD and enjoy the said oflice. DURING OUR PLEASURE. 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of 
 our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. JAMES HAMILTON. Esquire (by virtue of a 
 Commission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, 
 true and absolute Proprietaries of the Province aforesaid, and 
 with our Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor &. Com- 
 mander in Chief of the said Province and Counties of New 
 Castle. Kent & Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the first 
 Dav of January, in the year of our Lord One thousand Seven 
 hundred and fifty Two, and in the Twenty fifth year of our 
 
 Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. s.] 
 
 TRecorded ye 30th June. 1757.] 
 
 J\MES HUMPHREYS. FOR CLERK OF THE ORPHANS- 
 COURT. 
 
 THE HONOURABLE WILLIAM DENNY. Esq'r, Lieutenant 
 Governor and Commander in Chief of the Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania and Counties of New Castle. Kent & Sussex on Delaware. 
 TO JAMES HUMPHREYS, of the City of Philadelphia. Gen- 
 tleman, Greeting: 
 
 Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty. Pru- 
 dence and Abilitv. KNOW that I have constituted & appointed, 
 and do bv these Presents Constitute and appoint you. the said 
 James Humphreys, to be Clerk or Register of the Orphans 
 
166 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Court for the City and County of Philadelphia, TO HAVE, hold, 
 Exercise and Enjoy the said office, in all the Parts & branches 
 thereof, & to receive and take all Fees, Profits, Perquisites and 
 Advantages to the said office in any wise belonging, until my 
 further pleasure shall be known therein. 
 
 GIVEN under my Hand and the Great Seal of the said Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia, the Thirtieth Day of 
 May, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and 
 fifty Seven, in the Thirtieth year of the Reign of our Sovereign 
 Lord George the Second over Great Britain, France & Ireland 
 King. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. [L. S.] 
 
 Indorsed 3rd June. 1757. These are to Certify that Mr. 
 James Humphreys took the Oaths and took and Subscribed 
 the Declaration required by Law, and took the Oath of OflBce 
 before me thereto authorized by Dedimus, under the Great 
 Seal. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. 
 
 [Recorded ye 2nd day of July. A'o D'i 1757.] 
 
 JAMES HUMPHREYS. FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO JAMES HUMPHREYS, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 Reposing Special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, In- 
 tegrity and Ability, KNOW that We have assigned you one of 
 our Justices Our Peace within the City & County of Philadel- 
 phia aforesaid. To keep, and all Laws & Statutes made for the 
 good of our Peace, and for the Conservation of the same, to 
 keep & cause to be kept, and to chastise and Punish all Per- 
 sons offending against the Laws & Statutes within the said 
 City and County, as the Law doth or shall direct. Giving hereby 
 & Granting unto you. the said James Humphreys, full Power 
 and Authority to Execute and Perform all the several Acts 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSION?^. 167 
 
 and Things which uny Justice Our Peace in the City & County 
 aforesaid, to keep by the General Commission assigned la^v- 
 fullv can. may or ought to do. as fully & amply as U your 
 name had amongst others, the Justices in the said ..eneral 
 Commission nominated, been particularly inserted A. expressed 
 IX TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great beal oi 
 our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue ot a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn. ^'^:''''^'-''''' 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province. & with on. 
 Roval Approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander m 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the First day 
 of \ugust. in the year of Our Lord one Thousand Seven hun- 
 dred and Fifty Two. and in the twenty-sixth year of our 
 
 ^^'^"" JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded 2n'A July. 1T5T.] 
 
 a 
 WILLIAM BOONE. SHERIFF OF BERKS. 
 
 |L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forta. 
 TO WILLIAM BOONE, of the County of Berks, in the Pion- 
 ince of Pennsvlvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Lovaltv. Integrity and Ability. We have nominated. Consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents, nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said William Boone, to ^'^ Sheriff 
 Of the Countv of Berks, with.in our said Province, hereby com- 
 mitting the said County, with the appurtenances, and ou, 
 P cTwithin the same, to your care & Defence. A^^^onzing 
 and commanding you. the said William Boone, to do and pei- 
 form all the several Acts and Things in the -^ ^--^> .f^^ 
 to the Office of Sheriff, according to the Laws «f ^--^;^;^^^;"_ 
 and of our said Province do in any wise belong. TO HOLD, ex 
 
16S PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 ercise & enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Per- 
 quisites, Emoluments & advantages from thence lawfully accru- 
 ing or thereunto of Right appertaining, until your term therein, 
 according to the Constitution of our said Province shall of 
 Course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the said 
 office. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great 
 Seal of our Said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, true and absolute 
 Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal approba- 
 tion). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the 
 Province aforesaid, and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini 17.57. in the Thirty first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the fifth day of October, A'o D'i 1757.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO WILLIAM BOONE, SHERIFF OF 
 
 BERKS.* 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates & other officers. Freemen 
 and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of Berks, 
 in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, we have granted unto William Boone, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large ap- 
 pears, WE do, therefore, by these Presents, Require & Com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you. that to the said William 
 Boone you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
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 WITNESS, William Deuny. Esquire iby virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober. Anno Domini 1757, in the Thirty-first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the fifth day of October. 1737. J 
 
 JAMES COULTAS. SHERIFF OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 TO JAMES COrDTAS, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special trust and confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, Consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said James Coultas, to be Sheriff 
 cf the City and County of Philadelphia, within our Province of 
 Pennsylvania, hereby Committing the said City and County, 
 with the appurtenances, and our Peace within the same, to 
 vour Care and Defense. Authorizing and Commanding you, the 
 said James Coultas, to do and perform all the Several Acts & 
 things in the said City and County that to the ofl[ice of Sheriff, 
 according to the laws of Great Britain and ol our said Prov- 
 ince do in anv wise belong, TO HOLD, exercise & enjoy the 
 said office, with all the Rights, Fees. Perquisites, Emoluments 
 and Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province, shall of Course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto afliixed. 
 
170 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, Esquires, true & ab- 
 solute Proprietaries of the said Province, & with our Royal ap- 
 probation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of the 
 Province aforesaid & Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, Anno 
 Domini 1757, in the Thirty-first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the fifth day of October. 1757. J 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JAMES COULTAS. SHERIFF OF 
 PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 TO all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 holders and all other Persons whatsoever within the City and 
 County of Philadelphia, in our Province of Pennsylvania. 
 GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto James Coultas, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said City and County. To hold until the 
 expiration of a Certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do. therefore, by these Presents. Require & 
 Command you, and all and every of you. that to the said James 
 Coultas you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said City and County do or may in any 
 wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire, (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires. True & 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province & with our Royal 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 171 
 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid &. Counties of New Castle, Kent & Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini, 1757, in the thirty-first year of our Ffeign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recoided the fifth day of October. 17r)7.] 
 
 BENJAMIN CHAPMAN. SHERIFF OF BUCKS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO BENJAMIN CHAPMAN, of the County of Bucks, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust & Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents, nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Benjamin Chapman, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of Bucks, within our said Province, 
 thereby committing the said County of Bucks, with the appur- 
 tenances, and our peace within the same to your care & de- 
 fence, authorizing & Commanding you. the said Benjamin 
 Chapman, to do and perform all the several Acts and things 
 that to the office of Sheriff in the said County of Bucks, ac- 
 cording to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province 
 do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said of- 
 fice with all the Rights. Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and 
 Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province shall of Course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. WITNESS. William Denny. 
 Esquire (by virtue of a Commission from Thomas Penn i<c 
 Richard Penn. Esquires, true and absolute Proprietaries of the 
 said Province and with our Royal approbation) Lieutenant 
 Governor and Commander in Chief of the said Province & 
 
172 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware. At 
 Philadelphia, the Fourth day of October, Anno Domini 1757, 
 and the Thirty first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 FRecorded the 5th of October. 1757.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO BENJAMIN CHAPMAN, SHER- 
 IFF OF BUCKS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Bucks, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Benjamin Chapman, Esquire, 
 the office of Sheriff of the said County of Bucks, to hold until 
 the expiration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long 
 he shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at Large appears. We do, thesefore, by these presents, require 
 &: Command you, and all and every of you, that to the said 
 Benjamin Chapman you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said County of Bucks do or 
 may in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and v.i.h our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Cas:le, Kent & 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fifty 
 seven, in the thirty first year of our Reign. 
 
 V;TLLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th October. 1757.] 
 
PKUVIXCIAL CU.M-MlSSiuNS. 
 JOHN FAIRLAMB, SHERIFF OF CHESTER. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 TO JOHN FAIRLAMB, of the County of Chester, in our Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania. Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in you.' 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability We have nominated. Consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Fairlamb, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Chester, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County of Chester, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your Care & Defence, au- 
 thorizing and Commanding you, the said John Fairlamb, to do 
 & perform all the several acts and things in the said County of 
 Chester that to the ofTice of Sheiiff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong 
 To hold. Exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, 
 Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments & Advantages from thence law- 
 fully accruing, or thereunto of Right appertaining, until your 
 term therein, according to the Constitution of our said Prov- 
 ince shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself well so long 
 in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have Caused 
 the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent & 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October. 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fifty seven, and 
 the Thirty-first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of October, 1757.] 
 
174 PRQVIXCJAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN FAIRLAMB, SHERIFF OF 
 CHESTER. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 t ranee and Ireland King, Defender of tlie Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates & other officers. Freemen, 
 and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of Chester, 
 in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, we have granted unto John Fairlamb, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County of Chester, To hold until the 
 Expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at Large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require 
 & Command you, and all and every of you, that to the said 
 John Fairlamb you be aiding and assisting in all things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any 
 wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 Witness, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commission 
 irom Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal ap- 
 probation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of the 
 Pi-ovince aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent & Sussex 
 on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October. Anno 
 Domini One Thousand Seven hundred and fifty-seven, in the 
 Thirty-first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 JOSEPH PUGH FOR SHERIFF OF LANCASTER. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To Joseph Pugh, of the County of Lancaster, in our Province of 
 Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
PKOVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 175 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust & Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated. Consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said Joseph Pugh, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Laucastei-, within our said Province, hereby 
 Committing the said County, with the appurtenances, and our 
 Peace within the same to your Care & Defence, authorizing and 
 Commanding you. the said Joseph Pugh. to do and perform all 
 the several acts and things in the said County that to the office 
 cf Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain and of oui 
 said Province do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and en- 
 joy the said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites. Emol- 
 uments and Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or there- 
 unto of right appertaining, until your term therein, according 
 to the constitution of our said Province shall of course expire, 
 you behaving yourself well so long in the said office. 
 
 IX TESTIMONY whereof. We have caused the Great Seal of 
 Our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires. True and 
 absolute proprietaries of the said Province and Counties of New 
 Castle. Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the 
 fourth day of October. Anno Domini One thousand seven hun- 
 dred and fifty-seven in the thirty-first year of our reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of October, 1757.] 
 
 WRIT OP' ASSISTANCE TO JOSEPH PUGH. SHERIFF OF 
 LANCASTER. 
 
 fL. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 holders and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Lancaster, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
176 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Certain Commissiou, bearing even date 
 herewith, We have granted unto Joseph Pugh, Esquire, the 
 office of Sher.iff of the said County, to hold until the Expira- 
 tion of a Certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 Large appears. We do, therefore, by these presents, require & 
 Command you, and all and every of you, that to the said Jo- 
 seph Pugh you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have Caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 Witness, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, True and 
 Absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, & with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober. Anno Domini, one thousand seven hundred and Fifty- 
 seven, in the Thirty-first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the fifth day of October. 1757.] 
 
 THOMAS HAMILTON. SHERIFF OF YORK. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To THOMAS HAMILTON, of the County of York, in our Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW. that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, consti- 
 tute and appoint you. the said Thomas Hamilton, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of York, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said county of York, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your care and defence, au- 
 thorizing & Commanding you. the said Thomas Hamilton, to 
 
PROVIN'CIAL Ci:).M.MISSIOX?. I77 
 
 do and perform all the several acts and things in the said 
 county of York that to the office of Sheriff, according to the 
 laws of Great Britain, and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with 
 all the Rights. Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments & Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right apper- 
 taining, until your term therein, according to the Constitution 
 of our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving your- 
 self well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. WILLIAM DENNY. Esquire (by virtue of a com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal Approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid & Counties of New Castle, 
 K«nt & Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Fifth day of 
 October, in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred 
 & fifty Seven, the thirty first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of October. 1757.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO THOMAS HAMILTON. SHERIFF 
 OF YORK. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men, and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 York, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Thomas Hamilton. Esquire, 
 the office of Sheriff of the said County of York. To hold until 
 the Expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long 
 he shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commis- 
 
 12-9-3d Ser. 
 
178 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 sion at Large appears. We do therefore, by these Presents, 
 require & Command you & all and every of you that To the said 
 Thomas Hamilton you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said County of York do or 
 may in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, & with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid & Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, 
 in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and fifty 
 seven, in the Thirty first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th day of Oct'r, 1757.] 
 
 JOHN RIXKER. SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO JOHN RINKER, of the County of Northampton, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust & Confidence in your 
 Ix)yalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Rinker. to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Northampton, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Northampton, with the 
 appurtenances, and our Peace within the same to your Care & 
 Defence, Authorizing & Commanding you, the said John 
 Rinker. to do and perform all the several Acts and Things 
 within the said county of Northampton, that to the office of 
 Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said 
 Province do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy 
 
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 the said office of Sheritf. with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, 
 Emoluments & Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or 
 thereunto of Right appertaining, until your term therein, ac- 
 cording to the constitution of our said Province shall of course 
 expire, you behaving yourself well so long In the said office. 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, True &. 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province. & with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and counties of New Castle, Kent & 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty 
 seven, and in the thirty-first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN RINKER. SHERIFF OF 
 NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices. Magistrates <fc other officers. Freemen 
 and all other Persoas whatsoever, within the County of North- 
 ampton, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 ^\'HEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto John Rinker, Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County of Northampton, To hold until 
 the expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if p.o long 
 he shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commis- 
 sion at Large appears. We do. therefore, by these Presents, re- 
 quire & command you. and all and every of you. that to the 
 said John Rinker you be aiding and assisting in ail iQings that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said County of Northampton do 
 or may in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
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 WITNESS, WILLIAM DENNY, Esquire (by virtue of a com- 
 mission from Tliomas Penn & Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of tlie said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid, and Counties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-seven, and in the thirty-first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye 6th of October, 1757.] 
 
 WILLIAM PARKER. FOR SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 To WILLIAM PARKER, of the County of Cumberland, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said William Parker, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Cumberland, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County, with the appurtenances, & 
 our Peace within the same, to your Care & Defence, authoriz- 
 ing &. Commanding you, the said William Parker, to do and 
 perform all the several acts and things in the said County that 
 to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain 
 and of our said Province do in any wise belong. To hold, ex- 
 ercise & enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Per- 
 quisites, Emoluments and Advantages from thence lawfully ac- 
 cruing or thereunto of right appertaining, until your term 
 therein, according to the constitution of our said Province shall 
 of course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the 
 said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
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 WITNESS, William Deuny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, & with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent &, 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Seventh day of 
 October, Anno Domini, one Thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 seven, and in the Thirty-first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the Sth September, 1757.1 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO WILLIAM PARKER, SHERIFF 
 OF CUMBERLAND. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Freemen 
 and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of Cum- 
 berland, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, we have granted unto William Parker, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff, for the said County, to hold until the expira- 
 tion of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require & 
 Command you, and all and every of you, that to the said Wil- 
 liam Parker you be aiding and assisting in all things that to 
 the office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise 
 belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused 
 the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true & 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, & w-ith our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the seventh day of 
 
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 October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 seven, and in the thirty-first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the Sth October, 1757.] 
 
 CHARLES BROCKDEX, FOR MASTER OF YE ROLLS. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, & Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on 
 Delaware, TO CHARLES BROCKDEN, of the City of Phila- 
 delphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING'. 
 
 Reposing special Trust and Confidence in and having had 
 good and long experience of your ability, Prudence, Care and 
 Integrity, We have constituted and appointed, and by these 
 Presents Constitute and appoint you, the said Charles Brock- 
 den, to be Master of the Rolls for the said Province of Penn- 
 sylvania, Giving and hereby granting unto you, the said 
 Charles Brockden, full Power and Authority to keep a General 
 oflice of Registry, and in fair, large and Proper Books, to be by 
 you provided and kept for that Purpose, from time to time 
 fairly and Correctly to enter & inroU all Laws. Proclamations, 
 Letters Patents, Commissions, Grants. Deeds of Conveyance, 
 Mortgages and other Deeds. Instruments and Writings whatso- 
 ever, which, either by their passing the Great Seal of the said 
 Province or other Proper Publick Seal by legal acknowledg- 
 ment of the Parties, or proof of the Witnesses to the execution 
 thereof, or which shall by any other ways or means be so au- 
 thenticated or proved as agreeable to the Laws and Consti- 
 tution of the said Province, it shall be legal and right for you, 
 to inroU and record the same. AND ALSO, granting to you the 
 keeping of all the Books. Records and other Things belonging 
 to the said office, with all other, the Power. Authorities and 
 Advantages to the said office appertaining. To hold, exercise 
 and enjoy the said office of Master of the Rolls in and for the 
 said Province, and to take and receive all Fees, Perquisites, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSION'S. 1S3 
 
 Allowances, Profits & Emoluments whatsoever from the said 
 office of Master of the Rolls now or hereafter lawfully accru- 
 ing or thereunto of Right in any wise belonging, during and 
 until our further will & Pleasure shall be made known therein 
 by us. or our Lieutenant Ciovernor of the said Province for 
 the time being. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire. Lieutenant Governor 
 and Commander in Chief of the said Province and Counties, 
 who hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the Great Seal of 
 the said Province to be hereunto affixed. At Philadelphia, this 
 first day of September, in the Thirty-first year of the Reign of 
 our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God 
 King of Great Britain. France and Ireland. Defender of the 
 Faith, &c., and in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven 
 hundred and fifty-seven. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded 24th October. 1757.] 
 
 JAMES HAr^IILTOX. ESQUIRE. FOR PROTHONOTARY 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of Pennsylvania 
 and Counties of New Castle, Kent & Sussex upon Delaware. 
 TO JAMES HAMILTON, of the City of Philadelphia, in our 
 said Province, Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, in and by a Certain Commission from our late 
 Brother, John Penn, since deceased, and I's, then Proprietaries 
 as aforesaid of the said Province and Counties, bearing date on 
 or about the Twenty Eighth day of December, in the year one 
 thousand seven hundred and thirty-three, Under the Great Seal 
 of our said Province, reciting as therein recited. We, in Con- 
 sideration of the good services rendered Us. by your late 
 Father. Andrew Hamilton. Esquire, deceased, and from our 
 affection to you. did constitute and appoint you. the said James 
 Hamilton. Prothonotary of the County Court of Common Pleas 
 for the city and County of Philadelphia, in our said Province, 
 
184 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 ■with the several Powers aud Authorities therein particularly 
 expressed, To hold the said office of Prothonotary, with the 
 Fees, Perquisites aud Emolurueuts thereunto belonging, unto 
 you. the said James Hamilton, during good behavior, as by the 
 said Commission, references being thereunto had may appear, 
 AND WHEREAS, by our Deed Poll, dated the third day of Au- 
 gust, one thousand seven hundred and forty-eight, under our 
 Hands and seals, reciting the said Commission to you, and that 
 we had tlien lately appointed you to be our Lieutenant or 
 Deputy Governor of the said Province and Counties, and that it 
 was not convenient or proper for you to Exercise or Execute the 
 said oflice of Prothonotaiy during the time of your acting as 
 Lieutenant or Deputy Governor of the said Province and 
 Counties, and that it was not our intention that you by being 
 appointed or by acting as Lieutenant or Deputy Governor of 
 the said Province, should lose the said other ofhce of Prothono- 
 tary, or the Benelit which might arise from the same. WE 
 DID THEREFORE, in and by our said Deed Poll. Covenant, 
 promise, grant and agree to and with you, that, notwithstand- 
 ing, any Restraint or particular orders by Us given to you, 
 either in your Commissions or Instructions relating to the 
 Government and the said Province and Counties, aud the ap- 
 pointment of officers therein, or in any other Instrument, It 
 should and might be lawful for you. from time to time, while 
 you should lawfully continue to be or to act as Lieutenant or 
 Deputy Governor of the said Province to appoint such proper 
 Person or Persons to execute the said office of Prothonotary. 
 and for such term or continuance only as to you should seem 
 convenient, and that forthwith, on your ceasing to be and act as 
 Lieutenant or Deputy Governor of the said Province by Resig- 
 nation or Removal and that the said office of Prothonotary 
 should thereby or otherwise become in the Power of Us. or our 
 Lieutenant or Deputy Governor to grant out, W^e. the said Pro- 
 prietaries or our Lieutenant or Deputy Governor should, in 
 case of your then being living and your Request, grant out the 
 said office of Prothonotary unto you. with all Fees, Perquisites 
 and Emoluments thereunto belonging. To hold to you, the 
 said .lames Hamilton, during good behavior, in like manner as 
 your said recited commission imports, as in and by our said 
 Deed Poll, reference being thereunto had more fully appears. 
 NOW KNOW that, you having voluntarily resigned the office of 
 Lieutenant or Deputy Governor of our said Province and 
 Countle.s. and l)eing desirous to reassume the said office of 
 Prr;horota-y nnd to exercise the same by yourself or your 
 
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 Deputy, WE THEREFORE, lor and in consideraliou of the 
 good services heretofore rendered Us by your said late Father, 
 and in further consideration of your own Faithful services to 
 Us and to the Publick during your Administration as Lieuten- 
 ant Governor of our said Province and Counties, and of our 
 affection to you, Reposing special Trust & Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Knowledge, Prudence and Fidelity, have ordained, 
 deputed, constituted, appointed and confirmed, and by these 
 Presents (in Pursuance of our said recited Deed Poll and Cove- 
 nants therein), do ordain, depute, constitute, appoint and con- 
 firm you, the said James Hamilton, Prothonotary of the County 
 Court of Common Pleas or of the Court of Record for holding 
 Pleas, Real, Personal and Mixed for the City & County of Phil- 
 adelphia, by what name soever the said Court is or may be 
 stiled or called, GIVING hereby and GRANTING unto you, the 
 said James Hamilton, the office of Prothonotary of the said 
 Court, as the same now is or hereafter may be established for 
 holding Pleas, &c., in & for the said City and County of Phil- 
 adelphia, Together with all Rights and Privileges belonging 
 to the said office or place of Prothonotary, or which of Right 
 ought to belong or appertain to the same, and the keeping of 
 all Writs. Records, Bills. Pleas, Writings and of all other mat- 
 ters and things in the said Court for the time being. To have, 
 hold, occupy, exercise and enjoy the said office of Prothonotary, 
 and to take and receive all Fees. Perquisites, Allowances, 
 Profits and Emoluments whatsoever from the said office law- 
 fully accruing or thereunto of Right in any wise belonging, in 
 as full and ample manner and form as any other heretofore 
 executing the said office hath or might lawfully have received, 
 during the time that you. the said James Hamilton, shall well 
 behave yourself in the exercise of the said office. AND WE 
 do hereby require and Command you to take and receive into 
 your Custody all the Records, Books and Writings whatsoever 
 to the said office of Prothonotary belonging and them safely to 
 keep, during the Force of this Commission, AND WE do here- 
 by, likewise authorize and empower you, the said James Hamil- 
 ton from time to time, as often as you shall think proper or 
 Convenient, during the Force of this Commission, to consti- 
 tute and appoint some fit and well qualified Person, for whom 
 you shall be answerable, to be your Deputy for executing the 
 said office. IX TESTIMONY whereof We have caused these 
 Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of our said Prov- 
 ince to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, Robert Hunter Morris. Esquire. Lieutenant Gov- 
 e:nor of our said Province of Pennsylvania, and Counties of 
 
186 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, 
 the forth day of December, in the twenty-eighth year of the 
 Reign of King George the Second, King over Great Britain, 
 &c., and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-four. 
 
 ROBERT H. MORRIS. [L. S.] 
 
 (Recorded 29th October. 1757.] 
 
 CHARLES SWAINE, FOR PROTHONOTARY OF NORTH- 
 AMPTON. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PEXN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 upon Delaware. TO CHARLES SWAINE. of the City of Phila- 
 delphia, Esq're. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that. Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Knowledge, Care and Fidelity, We have ordained, con- 
 stituted and appointed, and by these Presents do ordain, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Charles Swain, Esquire, to 
 be Prothonotary or Principal Clerk of the Court of Common 
 Pleas of and for the County of Northampton, in the said Prov- 
 ince, Giving hereby and Granting unto you full power and au- 
 thority to execute the said office of Prothonotary or Principal 
 Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of North- 
 ampton, aforesaid, in all the several parts and branches thereof, 
 and the keeping of all Records, Books and Writings whatso- 
 ever to the said office belonging. To hold, exercise and enjoy 
 the said office, with all Fees, Profits. Perquisites, Emoluments 
 and Advantages from thence lawfully arising or thereunto of 
 Right in any wise appertaining During Pleasure. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire. Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who. by virtue of certain Powers and author- 
 ities to him for this purpose, inter alia, by Us granted, hath 
 hereunto set his Hand & caused the Great Seal of the said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. At Philadelphia. thi=i twenty- 
 
PRI>V1XC1AL COMMISSIONS. 1S7 
 
 third day of December, in the year o£ cur Lord, one thousand 
 seven hundred and fifty-seven, and in the Thirty-first year of 
 his Majesty's Reign. 
 
 ^YILLIAM DENNY. [L. S.] 
 
 (Recorded 3d January, lT5b.J 
 
 CHAS. SWAINE, FOR CLERK OF THE ORPHANS' COURT 
 FOR THE COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries & Governors in Chief of the Province of 
 Pennsvlvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 upon Delaware, TO CHARLES SWAINE, of the City cf Phila- 
 delphia, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW, that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Prudence! Integrity and Ability, We have Constituted and ap- 
 pointed, and do by these Presents, constitute and appoint you, 
 the said Charles Swaine, to be Clerk or Register of the Or- 
 phans' Court, for the County of Northampton, To have, hold 
 and enjoy the said office in all the Parts and branches thereof, 
 and also receive and take all Fees, Profits, Perquisites, Emolu- 
 ments and Advantages unto the said office usually appertaining 
 or thereunto of Right in any wise belonging, Until our further 
 Pleasure shall be known therein. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who, by virtue of Certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this Purpose, inter alia, by Us granted, 
 hath hereunto set his Hand and Caused the Great Seal of the 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. At Philadelphia, this 
 thirty-first day of December, in the year of our Lord One thou- 
 sand" Seven hundred and fifty seven, and in the Thirty-first 
 year of his Majesty's Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. [L. S.l 
 
 Endorsed: On the 4th day of January, 1758, the within 
 named Charles Swain took and subscribed the oaths and Decla- 
 
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 rations prescribed by Law and likewise toolc an Oath for the 
 faithful discharge of the Trust reposed in him by the within 
 Commission. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye 1.3th day of February, 1758.] 
 
 CHARLES SWAINE FOR RECORDER OF DEEDS FOR THE 
 COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex upon Delaware, TO CHARLES SWAINE. of the City of 
 Philadelphia. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust & Confidence in your 
 Prudence. Integrity and Ability, We have Constituted and ap- 
 pointed, and do by these Presents constitute and appoint you, 
 the said Charles Swaine, to be Recorder of Deeds in and for 
 the County of Northampton, in the said Province, AND WE 
 do authorize you to receive and take into your Custody all the 
 Records and other Papers belonging to the office for Recording 
 of Deeds of and for the said County of Northampton, to be by 
 you safely kept during the force of this Commission, and to do 
 and execute all and every such acts and Things are are requi- 
 site and necessary for discharging the said office fully and ef- 
 fectually, according to the Laws of the said Province, To hold 
 and enjoy the said office for Recording of Deeds in and for the 
 said County of Northampton, unto you, the said Charles 
 Swaine, with all the Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments &. Advan- 
 tages unto the said office usually appertaining or thereunto of 
 Right in any wise belonging, until our further Pleasure shall be 
 known therein. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire. Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who, by virtue of Certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this Purpose, inter alia, by us granted, hath 
 hereunto set his Hand & Caused the great Seal of the said 
 
PROVrXCIAL COMMISSION?. 1S9 
 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. At Philadelphia, the thirty- 
 first day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand 
 seven hundred and fifty seven, and in the Thirty-first year of 
 his Majesty's Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DEXXY. [L. S.] 
 
 Endorsed: On the fourth day of January. 1758. the within 
 named CharlesSwaJne took and subscribed the oaths and Decla- 
 ration prescribed by Law. and took an Oath for the faithful 
 Execution of his office of Recorder of Deeds for the County of 
 Xorthampton. 
 
 ^YILLIAM DEXXY. 
 
 [Recorded the 13th February, 175S.] 
 
 WILLIAM COLEMAX FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME 
 COURT. 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO WILLIAM COLEMAX, of the City of Philadelphia, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esijuire, GREETIXG: 
 
 KXOW that, reposing special t'ust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, we Li.ive assigned and appointed 
 and do by these Presents assign and ai»point you, the said Wil- 
 liam Coleman. Esq're. to be Third Justice of our Supreme 
 Court, to be held for our said Province. Requiring you to do 
 therein that which of Right and according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province ought to be done, until 
 our Further Pleasure shall be made known therein. IX TESTI- 
 MOXY whereof We have caused these Letters to be made Pat- 
 ent. 
 
 WITXESS. William Denny. Esquire, (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, with our Royal ap- 
 probatlonl, Lieutenant Governor and Commander In Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of Xew CasMe. Kent and 
 Sussex upon Delaware. At Philadelphia the Eighth day of 
 
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 April, in the year of our Lord, One tiiousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-eight, in the thirty-first year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. [Seal.] 
 
 10th April, 1758, William Coleman, Esq'r, did take and sub- 
 scribe the afiirmation and Declarations and did also laKe an 
 affirmation well and faithfully to execute the office of one of the 
 Justices of the Supreme Court, according to the Best o-f his 
 skill and ability. In open Court. 
 
 EDWARD SHIPPEN, JR., 
 Cur. Sup'r Prot. 
 
 [Recorded the 18th May, 1758.] 
 
 JAMES COULTAS AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that We. James Coultas, of 
 the City of Philadelphia, Esq're, John Wilcox, of the said City, 
 merchant, and George Gray, of Kingsessing, in the County of 
 Philadelphia, Gentleman, are held and firmly bound unto our 
 Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of 
 Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith 
 and so forth, in the sum of Two thousand Pounds current 
 money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord 
 the King, his heirs or Successors, To which payment, well and 
 Truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each and every or any 
 of Us, for and in the whole. Our. each and every or iiny of our 
 Heirs. Executors and Administrators, respectively, Jointly and 
 Severally, firmly by these Presents, Sealed with our Seals, dated 
 the Fifth day of October, in the Thirty-first year of the Reigu 
 of our said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one 
 Thousand Seven hundred & fifty-seven. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden James Coultas. on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said City and County of 
 Philadelphia, for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the 
 £3 id County, according to an act of Assembly of this Province, 
 
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 passed in the Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, eutituled 
 An act for regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as 
 by a certain Indenture, bearing date the first day of October 
 Instant made or mentioned to be made between Thomas Boude, 
 Esq're, Coroner of the City and County of Philadelphia, of the 
 one part, and Anthony Nice, John Blacklidge, Lud. Bulkier, 
 Ed. Pennington, Wm. Clark, Jo. Stretch, Thos. Tilbury, Robt 
 Roberts, Jno. Gorges, Jno. Coulston, Jas. Simerman and Ch. 
 Holterman, Gentlemen, Freeholders of the said County of the 
 other Part, relation being thereunto had appears. NOW, if the 
 said James Coultas, by himself or his lawful Deputy shall and 
 do well and truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said of- 
 fice of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly quali- 
 fied, according to the tenor of the affirmation which he shall 
 make for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, then 
 this present obligation to be void and of no effect, or else to 
 be and remain in full force and virtue to the Uses, Intents and 
 Purposes in the said act mentioned and appointed, and to no 
 other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JAMES COULTAS, [Seal.] 
 JOHN WILCOCKS, [Seal.] 
 GEORGE GRAY. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 ROB'T HARPER. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Fifth day of 
 October. A'o D'i 1757. before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of July, A'o D'i 175S.] 
 
 BOND. BENJAMIN CHAPMAN AND OTHERS TO THE 
 KING. 
 
 KNO'^' all men by these Presents that We. Benjamin Chap- 
 man, of Wrights Town, in the County of Bucks. William Ash- 
 burn, of Newton, in the said County. Gent., and Thomas Rod- 
 
192 PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 
 
 man, of Ben Salem Township, in the said County, Gent., are 
 held and firmly bound unto our sovereign Lord George the 
 Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britaiu, France and Ire- 
 land King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of 
 Six hundred Pounds current money of Pennsylvania, to be 
 paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Suc- 
 cessors, To which payment, well and truly to be made, we do 
 bind ourselves, each and every or any of Us. for and in the 
 whole, our, each and every or any of our Heirs. Executors and 
 Administrators respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by 
 these Presents. Sealed with our seals. Dated the fifth day of 
 October, in the Thirty-first year of the Reign of our said Lord 
 the King. & in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and fifty seven. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Benjamin Chapman, on the first day of 
 October Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of 
 Bucks for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said 
 County, according to an Act of Assembly of this Province. 
 Passed in the fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. Enti- 
 tled an act regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by 
 a certain Indenture bearing date the first day of October In- 
 stant made, or mentioned to be made, between William Ash- 
 burn. Coroner of the County of Bucks, in the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania, of the one part, and. John Mitchell, John Story. Sam- 
 uel Simson. Robert Steward. William Atkinson and Abraham 
 Harding. Freeholders of the County aforesaid, of the other 
 part, relation being thereunto had appears. NOW. if the said 
 Benjamin Chapman, by himself or his lawful Deputy shall and 
 do well and truly perform his duty and trust in the said office 
 of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, 
 according to the t«nor of the affirmation which he shall make 
 for the due execution of his said office of sheriff, then this 
 present obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be 
 and remain in full force and Virtue, to the Uses. Intents and 
 Purposes in the said act mentioned and appointed, and to no 
 other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 BENJAMIN CHAPMAN. [Seal.] 
 W'M ASHBURN, [Seal.] 
 
 THO'S RODMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 ROBERT HARPER. 
 
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 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the 5th day of 
 October, A'o D'i 1757. before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. [Seal. J 
 
 IRecorded the 6th day of July, A"o D'i 1758. j 
 
 BOND. WILLIAM PARKER AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we, William Parker, 
 of Carlisle, in the County of Cumberland, in the Province oi 
 Pennsylvania. Esquire, and William Spear and James Parker, 
 both of the same place, Yeomen, are held and firmly bound 
 unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace oi 
 God of Great Britain, PYance and Ireland King. Defender of tht 
 P'aith & so forth, in the sum of six hundred Pounds current 
 money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign ix)rd 
 the King, his Heirs or Successors, to which payment, well i 
 truly to be made. We do bind ourselves, each and every or any 
 of us, for and in the whole, our. each and every or any of our 
 Heirs, Executors and Administrators, respectively, jointly and 
 severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, 
 dated the Third day of October, in the thirty-first year of th«- 
 Reign of our said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven (1757). 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden William Parker, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Cumberland, 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth vear of the Reign of Queen Ann. Entitled an Act for 
 regulating elections of sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture bearing date the third day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between John McClure. Esquire. Coro- 
 ner of the said County, of the one part, and John Smith. Adam 
 Hoops. William Buchanan. Francis West. Harmanu.s Alrick.- 
 and Robert Gibson. Freeholders and Inhabitants of the sairl 
 County, of the other Part, relation being thereunto had ap- 
 13--9--3d Ser. 
 
194 PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 
 
 pears. NOW, if the said William Parker, by himself or hii= 
 lawful Deputy, shall and do well & truly perform his Duty and 
 Trust in the said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said office 
 of Sheriff then this present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be and remain in full force and virtue, to the 
 Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JAMES PARKER. [Seal.] 
 WILLIAM SPEAR, [Seal.] 
 W'M PARKER, [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 A. FORSTER, 
 ANDREW COLHOUN. 
 
 Cumberland County, ss: 
 
 The Fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thou • 
 sand seven hundred and fifty-seven, before me, Hermanns 
 Alrichs, Esquire, one of his Majesties Justices for the County 
 aforesaid came the within named William Parker. William 
 Spear and James Parker, and acknowledged the within written 
 Instrument to be their respective Act and Deed, and desired the 
 same may be recorded as their deed. Witness my Hand and 
 Seal, the day and year abovesaid. 
 
 HARM'S ALRICHS. [Seal.] 
 
 The 8th day of October, in the year 1757, the within named 
 William Parker before me, Charles Brockden, one of the Jus- 
 tices of the Peace, &c., acknowledged the within written Bond 
 or writing obligatory to be his act and Deed, and desired that 
 the same may be recorded as his deed. In Witness whereof I 
 have hereunto set my hand and Seal, the day and year above- 
 said. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 7th day of July. A'o D'i 1758.] 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 195 
 
 BOND. JOHN FAIRLAMB AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that We, John Fairlamb, of 
 Miduletown, in the County of Chester, Esquire, and Robert 
 Peunell and William, Juur, boih of the same place, Yeo- 
 men, are held and firmly bound unto our sovereign Lord George 
 the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, tYauce and 
 Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum 
 of six hundred Pounds Current money of Pennsylvania, to be 
 paid to our said Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to 
 wnich payment, well and truly to be made, We do bind our- 
 selves, each and every or any of Us, for and in the whole, our 
 e?.ch and every or any of our Heirs. Executors and adminis- 
 trators respectively, Jointly & Severally, by these Presents. 
 Sealed with our Seals, Dated the fourth day of October, in the 
 Thirty first year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and in 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 seven. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Fairlamb. on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Chester fo^ 
 the tn&uing year by the Freemen of the said County, according 
 t'-: an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth 
 year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled an Act for regulat- 
 ing elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Inden- 
 ture bearing date the first day of October Instant made or men- 
 tioned to be made, between Joshua Thomson, Coroner of the 
 County of Chester, of the one part, and Robert Miller, Charles 
 Humphreys, James Marshall, Samuel Havard, Richard Baker 
 and Edward Jones. Freeholders and Inhabitants of the said 
 County, of the other Part, Relation being thereunto had ap- 
 pears. NOW, if the said Jno. Fairlamb, by himself or his law- 
 ful Deputy shall and do well and truly perform his Duty & 
 Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said office of 
 Sheriff, then this present obligation to be void and of none ef- 
 fect, or else to be and remain in full force and Virtue to the 
 I'ses. Intents and Piu-poses in the said act mentioned and 
 appointed and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JNO. FAIRLAMB. [Seal.] 
 
 ROBERT PENNELL, [Seal.] 
 WILLIAM PENNELL. [Seal.] 
 
196 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 ROB. HARPER. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Fourth day of 
 October, A'o D'i 1737. before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, Justice. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the Sth day o: July, 1758.] 
 
 BOND. JOSEPH PUGH, TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we, Joseph Pugh, of 
 the Borough of Lancaster, in the County of Lancaster, Esquire, 
 Samuel Scott, of Rai)ho Township, in the said County. Yeoman, 
 
 and William Hamilton, of the Township of in the 
 
 said County, are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign 
 Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God King, Defender 
 of the Faith, &so forth, in the sum of Six hundred Pounds 
 Current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Lord 
 the King, his Heirs or Successors, to which payment, well and 
 truly to be made. We do bind ourselves, each and every, or 
 any of Us, for & in the whole. Our, each and every or any of 
 our Heirs. Executors and Administrators, respectively, jointly 
 & severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals. 
 Dated the fifth day of October, in the Thirty-first year of the 
 Reign of our said Lord the King. & in the year of our Lord one 
 thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Joseph Pugh. on the first day of October in- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster for 
 the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said county, accord- 
 ing to an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the fourth 
 year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled an Act for regulat- 
 ing Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Inden- 
 ture bearing date the Second day of October. Instant, made or 
 mentioned to be made, between Matthias Slough. Coroner of 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMlSs^IONS. 197 
 
 the County of Lancaster, of the one part, and Isaac White- 
 lock, Christian , Jacob Carpenter. Moses Erwin. Rudy 
 
 Hains and Bernard Hubley, Freeholders of the said County of 
 Lancaster, of the other Part, relation being thereunto had 
 appears. NOW, if the said JOSEPH PUGH. or his lawful! dep- 
 uty, shall and do well and truly Periorna his duty and Trust in 
 the said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thor- 
 oughly qualified, according to the tenor of the affirmation which 
 he shall make for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, 
 then this Present obligation to be void and of none effect, or 
 else to be & remain in full force and virute. to the uses. Intent 
 or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOSEPH PUGH. [Seal.] 
 
 SAML SCOTT. [Seal.] 
 
 ^\^LLIAM HAMILTON. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 L. WEISS, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, ye 5th day of 
 October. A'o D'i 1757, before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 8th day of July..l75S.] 
 
 BOND JOHN RINKER TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we. John Rinker. of 
 Eastown, in the County of Northampton. Esquire. Anthony 
 Lerch. of Lower Socon Township, in the said County. Yeo- 
 man, and .Jacob Shimer, of Lower Socon Township, in the 
 county aforesaid. Yeoman, are held and firmly bound unto our 
 Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of 
 Great Britain, France & Ireland King. Defender of the Faith 
 & so forth, in the sum of three hundred Pounds current money 
 of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the 
 King, his heirs or successors, to which payment well and 
 
198 ' PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each and every or 
 any of us, for and in the whole. Our, each & every or any of 
 our Heirs, Executors & Administrators, respectively, jointly 
 and severally, firmly by these Presents, Sealed with our Seals, 
 dated the 5th day of October, In the Thirty-first year of the 
 Reign of our said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Rinker, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Northampton 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the 
 fourth year of the reign of Queen Ann, entitled an Act for regu- 
 lating elections of Sheriffs & Coroners, as by a certain In- 
 denture, bearing date the first day of October Instant made or 
 mentioned to be made, between Thomas Armstrong, Gent., 
 Coroner of the County of Northampton, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, of the one Part, and Lewis Klotts. Anthony 
 Lerch, Henry Weaver, Christian Rinker and James McAllister 
 and Simon Heller, Freeholders of the said County of the other 
 Part, relation being thereunto had appears. NOW, if the said 
 John Rinker, by himself or his lawful deputy shall & do well 
 & truly perform his Duty «S: Trust in the said office of Sheriff 
 when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according 
 to the tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for the due 
 execution of his said oflice of Sheriff, Then this present obli- 
 gation to be void and of none effect, or else to be and remain in 
 full force and virtue, to the Uses, Intents and purposes in the 
 said act mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use, Intent, 
 or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN RINKER, [Seal.] 
 
 ANTHONY LERCH. [Seal.] 
 JACOB SHIMER. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 ROB. HARPER. 
 L. WEISS. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October, 1757. before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 
 [Recorded the Sth day of July. 175S.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIUNS. 19^ 
 
 BOND. WILLIAM BOONE, TO THE KINC. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we. William Boone, of 
 Exeter Township, in the County of Berks, Esquire. Joseph 
 Miller, of Union Township, in the said County, Miller, and 
 James Boone, of Exeter Township aforesaid, Tanner, are held 
 & firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, 
 by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France & Ireland, King. 
 Defender of the Faith. & so forth, in the sum of Three hundred 
 Pounds, Current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said 
 Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, To which 
 payment, well & truly to be made, We do bind ourselves, each 
 & every or any of Us, for and in the whole, our, each and every 
 or anv of our Heirs. Executors and Administrators, respec- 
 tively, Jointly & Severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed 
 with" our Seals, dated the fifth day of October, in the Thirty- 
 first year of the Reign of our said I^rd the King, and in the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden William Boone, on the first day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Berks, 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the 
 fourth vear of the Reign of Queen Ann. Entituled An act for 
 Regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certm 
 Indenture, bearing date the first day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Thomas Lincoln. Gentleman, 
 Coroner of the said County, of the one part, and John Harrison, 
 William Huttenstein. Conrod Heninger. Michael Trump. Chris- 
 tian Roadarmle, Caspar Hain, George Read. Mathias Roads. 
 David Evans. Nicholas Hunter. Daniel Commer and John Hort- 
 man. Gentlemen, Freeholders of the said county, of the other 
 part relation being thereunto had appears. NOW. if the said 
 William Boone, by himself or his lawful Deputy, shall and do 
 well & truly perform his duty and trust in the said office of 
 Sheriff when thereunto law-fully and thoroughly Qualified, ac- 
 cording to the tenor of the afiirmalion which he shall make for 
 the due execution of his said office of Sheriff. Then this present 
 obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be & re- 
 main in full force and virtue, to the Uses. Intents and Purposes 
 in the said Act mentioned and appointed. & to no other Ise. 
 Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 WILLIAM BOONE. fSeal.l 
 JOS. MILLARD. [Seal.] 
 
 JAMES BOONE. [?eal.l 
 
200 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 ROB. HARPER. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October. A'o D'i 1757, Before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the luth day of July, A'o D'i 1758.] 
 
 BOND. THOMAS HAMILTON TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that We, Thomas Hamil- 
 ton, of the Township of Cumberland, in the County of York, 
 Esquire. John Pope, of the Township of Tyron, in the said 
 County, carpenter, and Zachariah Sugart. of York Town, in 
 the County aforesaid, Innholder. are held &. firmly bound unto 
 our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of 
 Great Britain. France & Ireland King. Defender of the Faith 
 & so forth, in the sum of Six hundred Pounds current money 
 of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the 
 King, his Heirs or Successors, To which payment, well & truly 
 to be made, we do bind ourselves, each & every, or any of us, 
 for and in the whole, our, each and every or any of our Heirs, 
 Executors and Administrators respectively, Jointly and sever- 
 ally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals, dated the 
 fifth day of October, in the Thirty-first year of the reign of 
 our said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one Thou- 
 sand seven hundred & fifty-seven. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Thomas Hamilton, on the first day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of York 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 Reign of Queen Ann, Entituled an Act for regulating elections 
 of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Indenture, bearing 
 date the first day of October Instant made or mentioned to be 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 201 
 
 made between Zachariah Shugan. Coroner of the County of 
 York, of the one Part, and John Pope. Victor King. Peter Shu- 
 gart, Archibald McGrew, Dewalt Shultz and Michael Smoope, 
 Freeholders of the County aforesaid of the other Part, relation 
 being thereunto had appears. NOW, if the said Thomas Ham- 
 ilton, by himself or his lawful deputy, shall and do well and 
 truly perform his Duty and trust in the said office of Sheriff 
 when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according 
 to the tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for the due 
 execution of his said office of Sheriff, then this present obliga- 
 tion to be void and of none effect, or else to be and remain in 
 full force and Virtue, to the Uses. Intents and Purpose in the 
 said act mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use. Intent 
 or Purpose w^hatsoever. 
 
 THOMAS HAMILTON. [Seal.l 
 .INO POPE, i Seal.l 
 
 ZACH. SHUGART. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 ROB'T HARPER. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October, A'o D"i 1757, before me. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 10th dav of ,Tuly. A'o D"i 17.oS.| 
 
 CHARLES SWAINE. CLERK OF THE PEACE. NORTH- 
 AMPTON. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania & Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware, TO CHARLES SWAINE, of the County of North- 
 ampton, in the Province aforesaid. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 WE. reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Fidelity, 
 Knowledge and Ability, Have made, constituted, commission- 
 ated and appointed, and by these Presents do make, constitute, 
 
202 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 commissionate and appoint you, the said Charles Swaiue, Clerk 
 of the Peace and of the Quarter Sessions of and for the said 
 County of Northampton, and do grant unto you, the said office 
 of Clerk of the Peace, with all Benefits, Emoluments and Ad- 
 vantages thereunto incident and appertaining, and the keep- 
 ing of all Records, Rolls, Registers, Books, Entries, Papers and 
 Writings whatsoever to the said office belonging, with Power 
 to take all Fees, Perquisites and Profits from the said office be- 
 longing, or thereunto lawfully arising, To have, hold and enjoy 
 the said office, according to the Laws and Usages of the said 
 Province. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esq'r, Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province and Counties, who, by virtue of certain powers 
 and Authorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by 
 the said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused 
 the Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 At Philadelphia, the twenty-third day of June, in the year of 
 Our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and fifty-eight. 
 
 WILLL\M DENNY. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 12th day of .July. A'o D'i 1758.] 
 
 BENJAMIN DAVIS. ESQ'R. SHERIFF OF CHESTER 
 COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO BEN.LVMIN DAVIS, of the County of Chester, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability. We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said Benjamin Davis to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Chester, within the said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County, with the appurtenances. & our 
 Peace within the same, to your care & Defence, authorizing & 
 Commanding you to do and perform all the several acts and 
 
PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 2ub 
 
 Things in the said County that to the office of Sheriff, accord- 
 ing to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in 
 any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Ad- 
 vantages from thence lawfully accruing, or thereunto of righi 
 appertaining, until your term therein, according to the Consti- 
 tution of our said Province shall of course expire, you behav- 
 ing yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONV 
 whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to 
 be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, true and absolute 
 Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal appro- 
 bation) Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the 
 Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, in 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 eight, in the thirty-second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded 5th October, 1758.J 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO BEN.JAMIN DAVIS. SHERIFF 
 OF CHESTER. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Chester, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Benjamin Davis. Esq're. the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County of Chester. To hold until the 
 Expiration of a Certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave therein, as by our said Commission at large 
 appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require & com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you. that to the said Benjamin 
 
2-J-i PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Davis you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esq'rs. true & 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province & with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid & Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At PhiJadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-eight, in the Thirty-second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILUAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th October. 1758.] 
 
 SAMUEL MORRIS. ESQUIRE. SHERIFF OF PHILADEL- 
 PHIA. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO S.\MUEL MORRIS, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that. Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability. We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said Samuel Morris, to be Sheriff 
 of the City and County of Philadelphia, within our said Prov- 
 ince, hereby committing the said County. w:th the appurte- 
 nances, and our Peace within the same, to your care and de- 
 fence, authorizing and commanding you, the said Samuel Mor- 
 ris, to do and perform all the several Acts and Things in the 
 said City and County that to the office of Sheriff, according to 
 the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with 
 all the Rights. Fees. Perquisites, Emoluments a>.d Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertain- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 2"i5 
 
 ing, until your term therein, according to the Constitution of 
 our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourselt 
 well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof ^^v 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 Witness. William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province. & with our Royal ap- 
 probation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief ot 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fourth day of 0( - 
 tober. in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred ^- 
 fifty-eisht. and in the thirty-second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th October. 175S.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO SAMUEL MORRIS. ESQUIRE, 
 SHERIFF OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrate and other officers. Freemen, 
 and all other persons whatsoever within the City and County 
 of Philadelphia, in our province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Samuel Morris. Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said city and County. To hold until the 
 Expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said commission at 
 large appears, We do. therefore, by these Presents, require and 
 command you. and all and every of you. that to the said Sam- 
 uel Morris you be aiding and assisting in all things that to th^ 
 office of Sheriff, for the said City and County do or may in any 
 wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused 
 the ereat Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
i-G PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Witness, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true & abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province & with our Royal appro- 
 bation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the 
 Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 in the year of our L<ord one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 eight, in the Thirty-second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 ^Recorded 5th October, 1758.] 
 
 THOMAS LINCOLN. SHERIFF OF BERKS. 
 
 L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO THOMAS LINCOLN, of the County of Berks, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Thomas Lincoln, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Berks, within our said Pi-ovince. hereby 
 committing the said county, with the appurtenances. & our 
 Peace within the same, to your care and Defence, authorizing 
 and Commanding you, the said Thomas Lincoln, to do and 
 perform all the several acts and things in the said County of 
 Berks that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong. 
 To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, 
 Fees. Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing, or thereunto of Right appertaining, until 
 your term therein, according to the constitution of our said 
 Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 207 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (.by virtue oi' a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, irue and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor &. Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid, & Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 eighi. and in the thirry-second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DEN XV. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO THOMAS LINCOLN. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Berks, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, We have granted unto Thomas Lincoln. Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County of Berks, to hold until the 
 expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at Large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, re- 
 quire and command you, and all and every of you. that to the 
 said Thomas Lincoln you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said County of Berks, do or 
 may in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 
20S PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day 
 of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 & fiftv-eight. and in the Thirty-second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLL\M DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded 6th October. 175S.J 
 
 WILLL\M SMITH. SHERIFF OF LANCASTER. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO WILLIAM SMITH, of the County of Lancaster, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Ti'ust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, we have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and apoint you, the said William Smith, to be Sheriff 
 of the County of Lancaster, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County, with the appurtenances, and our 
 Peace within the same, to your care and Defence, authoriz- 
 ing and commanding you, the said William Smith to do and 
 perform all the several acts & Things in the said County that 
 to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain 
 and of our said Province do in any wise belong, To hold, exer- 
 cise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Per- 
 quisites, Emoluments and Advantages from thence lawfully 
 accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, until your term 
 therein, according to the constitution of our said Province shall 
 of course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the 
 said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 2^'3 
 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-eight, and in the Thirty-second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded Gth October, 1758.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO WILLIAM SMITH. SHERIFF OF 
 LANCASTER 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Lancaster, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 heiewith, we have granted unto William Smith. Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County of Lancaster, to hold until 
 the expiration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long 
 he shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at large appears. We do, therfore, by these Presents, require 
 & command you, & all and every of you. that to the said Wil- 
 1am Smith you be aiding and assisting in all things that to 
 the office of sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise 
 belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny. Esquire. True and absolute Pro- 
 prietaries of the said Province. & with our Royal approbation). 
 Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the Province 
 aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex on 
 Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, in the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-eight, 
 and in the Thirty-second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded 6th October. 175S.] 
 14-9-3d Sen 
 
210 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 BOND, BENJAMIN DAVIS AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that "sve, Benjamin Davis, 
 of the Borough of Chester, Esquire, Samuel Shaw, of the same 
 place, Gent., John Hanlon, of the same place, Gent., are held 
 and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lrord George the Secona, 
 by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, 
 Defender of the Faith, &. so forth, in the sum of six hundred 
 Pounds, Current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said 
 Sovereign Lord the King, his heirs or successors, to which 
 payment, well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each 
 and every or any of us, for and in the whole, our, each or any 
 of our Heirs, Executors & Administrators, respectively, jointly 
 ii severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealea with our Seals, 
 dated the fourth day of October, in the Thirty-Second year of 
 our Reign, & in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven 
 hundred and fifty-eight. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Benjamin Davis, on the second day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Chester 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled an Act for 
 regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture bearing date the Second day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made, between Joshua Thomson. Esquire, 
 Coroner of the County of Chester, in the Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania, of the one part, and William Parker. Esquire. Benjamin 
 Bartholomew. Randal Malin, William Godfrey. Anthony Prich- 
 ard and Richard Pim, Freeholders and Inhabitants of the said 
 County of Chester of the other part, relation being thereunto 
 had appears. NOW, if the said Benjamin Davis, by himself 
 or his lawful deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his 
 duty & trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto law- 
 fully and thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the 
 affirmation which he shall make for trie due execution of his 
 said office of Sheriff, then this Present obligation to be void 
 and of none eftect or else to be and remain in full force & 
 virtue to the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the said Act men- 
 tioned and appointed. & to no other Fse. Intent or Purpose 
 
 whatsoever. 
 
 BENJAMIN DAVIS. |Seal.l 
 
 SAM'L SHAW. I Seal. 1 
 
 JOHN HANLY. [Seal.l 
 
PR'iVI.XClAL CO-M.MISSIUXS. 211 
 
 Sealed and delivered iu ihe Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 ROBT HARPER. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October, 175S, before me. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. 
 
 [Recorded .ve Gth October. A'o D'i 175S.J 
 
 BOND, THOMAS LINCOLN AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Pi-esents that We, Thomas Lincoln, 
 of Exeter Township, in the County of Berks, Esquire. Isaac 
 Levan, of Exeter aforesaid. Gem., and William Boone, of the 
 same place, Gent., are held and firmly bound unto our sovereign 
 Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c., in the 
 sum of three Hundred Pounds Current money of Pennsylvania, 
 to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his heirs or 
 Successors, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we 
 do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for and in the 
 whole, our, each and every, or any of our Heirs, Executors & 
 Administrators respectively. Jointly <fe severally, firmly by 
 these Presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the fifth day of 
 October, in the thirty-second year of the Reign of our said 
 Lord the King. & in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
 hundred and fifty-eight. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Thomas Lincoln, on the Second Day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Berks 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, Entituled an Act for 
 regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the Second day of October instant, 
 made or mentioned to be made between Thomas Lincoln, coro- 
 ner of the said County, on the one part, and Joseph Boone. Sa- 
 
212 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 baatian Levan, Mouuce Jones, Benjamin Talbert, Gains Dickin- 
 son and Henry Snyder, Freeliolders of tiie said County, of the 
 other Part, Gentlemen, relation being ttiereunto had appears. 
 NOW, if the said Thomas Lincoln, by himself, or his lawful 
 deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his Duty and 
 Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said office of 
 Sheriff, then this Present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be & remain in full force and virtue, to the 
 Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed, & to no other use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 THOMAS LINCOLN. [Seal.] 
 ISAAC LEVAN, [Seal.] 
 
 WILLIAM BOONE. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 ROBERT HARPER. 
 
 Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, A'o 
 D'i 1758, before me. 
 
 WILLIAM COLEMAN. 
 
 [Recorded 6th day of October, 1758.] 
 
 BOND. WILLIAM SMITH AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that We, William Smith, 
 of Earl Town, in the County of Lancaster, Esq'r, Thomas 
 Smith, of Mardyke Township, in the said County, Gent., and 
 John Edwards, of Earl Town, aforesaid. Gent., are held and 
 firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by 
 the Grace of God of Great Britain. France & Ireland King. De- 
 fender of the Faith and so forth, in the sum of Six hundrea 
 pounds Current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our saia 
 Sovereign Lord the King, his heirs or successors, to wuich 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 213 
 
 payment, well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, 
 each and every or any of us, for and in the whole, our and 
 each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors and Adminis- 
 trators respectively. Jointly and severally, firmly by these pre- 
 sents. Sealed with our seals, dated the fifth day of October, 
 in the thirty-second year of the reign of our said ix)rd the 
 King, & in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-eight. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden William Smith, on the Second day of Octo- 
 ber Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Lancas- 
 ter for the ensuing year by the tteemen of the said county, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, entituled An 
 Act for regulating elections of Sheriffs & Coroners as by a cer- 
 tain Indenture, bearing date the Second day of October In- 
 stant made or mentioned to be made, between Robert Thom- 
 son, Esquire, Calvin Cooper and Thomas Smith, named, three 
 of the Persons appointed this day by the electors of the Repre- 
 sentatives of the County of Lancaster, as Judges of their elec- 
 tions, by virtue of the Act of Assembly in that behalf made 
 and Provinded in the absence of the Coroner of the said 
 County, of the one Part, and Samuel Anderson, Isaac Sanders, 
 Zaccheus Davis, Barnard Hubley, George Lennard and Moses 
 Irwin, Freeholders of the said County, of the other Part, rela- 
 tion being thereunto had appears. NOW, if the said William 
 Smith, by himself or his lawful deputy shall and do well and 
 truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff 
 when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according 
 to the tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for the 
 due execution of his said office of Sheriff, then this Present 
 obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be and re- 
 main in full force and virtue, to the Uses, Intents and Pur- 
 poses in the said act mentioned and appointed, and to no other 
 Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 WM SMITH, [Seal.] 
 
 THOMAS SMITH, [Seal.] 
 JOHN EDWARDS. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed & Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 ROBERT HARPER. 
 
 Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, A'o 
 D'i 1758. 
 
 [Recorded 7th October, 1758.] 
 
214 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WILLIAM PARKER, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO WILLIAM PARKER, of the County of Cumberland, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability We have nominated, constituted 
 and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, constitute 
 and appoint you, the said William Parker, to be Sheriff of the 
 said County of Cumberland, within our said Province, hereby 
 Committing the said County, with the appurtenances, and our 
 peace within the same, to your Care & Defence, authorizing 
 and Commanding you, the said William Parker, to do and per- 
 form all the several acts & things in the said County that to 
 the office of Sheriff, according to the laws of Great Britain & of 
 our said Province do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise & 
 enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, 
 Emoluments & Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or 
 thereunto of right appertaining, until your terra therein, ac- 
 cording to the constitution of our said Province shall of course 
 expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the said office. 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true & 
 absolute Proprietaries of the Province and with our Royal ap- 
 probation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the Seventh day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini, 1758, in the Thirty-second year of our 
 Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 By his honour's Command, 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. Secretary. 
 
 [Recorded 10th October, 1758.] 
 
PROVIXCIAI. Cci.M.MlSSlOXS. 215 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTAN'CE TO WILLIAM PARKER. SHERIFF 
 OF CUMBERLAND. 
 
 fL. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Secoud, by ihe Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of ihe Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates & other oflicers. Freemen 
 and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of Cum- 
 berland, in our Province of Pennsylvania: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith we have granted unto William Parker, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large 
 appears. We do. therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you. that to the said William 
 Parker you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the of- 
 fice of Sheriff, for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IX TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province & with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the province aforesaid &. Counties of New Castle, Kent & Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Seventh day of October, 
 Anno Domini IV.'S. in the thirty-second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 By his honour's Command, 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. Secretary. 
 
 "^ [Recorded ye 10th day of October, 1758.] 
 
 ZACHARIAH SHUGART. SHERIFF OF YORK. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO ZACHARIAH SHUGART. Esquire, of the County of Y'ork, 
 in the Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
216 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 KNOW you, that reposing special Trust and Confidence in 
 your Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, con- 
 stituted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, 
 constitute and appoint you, the said Zachariah Shugart, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of York, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County, with the appurtenances, 
 and our peace within the same, to your care and Defence, au- 
 thorizing and Commanding you, the said Zachariah Shugart, to 
 do and perform all the several acts and Things in the said 
 County of York that to the oflace of Sheriff, according to the 
 laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise 
 belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all 
 the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of right appertain- 
 ing, until your term therein, according to the Constitution of 
 our said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving your- 
 self well so long in the said office. In TESTIMONY whereof we 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Seventh day of 
 October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 eight, and in the thirty-second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 By his Honour's Command, 
 
 RICHARD PETERS, Secretary. 
 
 [Recorded 10th day of October, 1758.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANXE TO ZACHARIAH SHUGART. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all .Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers, Freemen, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 217 
 
 and all other persons whatsoever within the County of York, in 
 our Province of Pennsylvania: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto Zachariah Shugart, Esquire, 
 the office of Sheriff, of the said County, to hold until the expi- 
 ration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and Command you and all and every of you, that to the said 
 Zachariah Shugart you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in 
 any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 "WITNESS, William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, & with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid & Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the Seventh day of Oc- 
 tober. Anno Domini 1758, in the thirty-second year of our 
 
 Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 By his Honour's Commands. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS, Secretary. 
 
 [Recorded 10th day of October, 1758.] 
 
 BOND SAMUEL MORRIS AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we. Samuel Morris, of 
 the Citv of Philadelphia. Esquire. Anthony Morris, of the said 
 Citv Brewer, and Joseph Morris, of the said City, merchant, 
 are held and firmlv bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Second bv the Grace of God of Great Britain. France and Ire- 
 land King Defender of the Faith & so forth, in the sum of 
 
218 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Two Thousand Pounds current money of Pennsylvania, to be 
 paid to our said Sovereign Lord tlie King, his Heirs or Suc- 
 cessors, to which payment, well & truly to be made, we do bind 
 ourselves, each & every or any of us, for & in the whole, our 
 each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors and Administra- 
 tors, respectively, jointly & severally, firmly by these Presents. 
 Sealed with our Seals, dated the fourth day of October, in the 
 thirty-second year of the Reign of our said Sovereign Lord the 
 King, and in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-eight. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Samuel Morris, on the Second day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said City and County 
 of Philadelphia, for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the 
 said county, according to an Act of Assembly of this Province, 
 passed in the Fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, enti- 
 tuled an Act for regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, 
 as by a certain Indenture bearing date the second day of Octo- 
 ber Instant made or mentioned to be made between James 
 Coultas, Esquire, late Sheriff of the City and County of Phila- 
 delphia, of the one part, and Philip Syng, Thomas Gordon, 
 Hugh Davy, Daniel Rundle, Jacob Jones, Jno. Vandeering. Jno. 
 Robinson. Isr. Jacobs, David Schultz, Michael Groce. Samuel 
 Swift and Richard Yarrald, Gentlemen, Freeholders of the said 
 City and County, of the other part, relation being thereunto 
 had. NOW, if the said Samuel Morris, by himself or his law- 
 ful Deputy shall and do well and truly perform his duty and 
 trust in the said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully & 
 thoroughly Qualified, according, to the tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said office of 
 Sheriff, then this present obligation shall be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be & remain in full force & virtue, to the Uses. 
 Intents & purposes in the said act mentioned and appointed. & 
 to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 SAMUEL MORRIS. [Seal.] 
 ANTHONY MORRIS, [Seal.] 
 JOSEPH MORRIS. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed & Delivered in the Presence of Us. by the within 
 named Samuel Morris and Joseph Morris. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 ROB'T. HARPER. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 219 
 
 Sealed and delivered by the within named Anthony Morris in 
 presence of John Linnington. 
 
 ANTHONY MORRIS. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the 4th day of Oc- 
 tober. 175S, before me. 
 
 J. J. JONES. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded 13th October. 175S.] 
 
 BOND. TIMOTHY SMITH AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we, Timothy Smith, 
 of Upper Makefield, in the County of Bucks, Esquire, John 
 Strickland, of Southton, in the said County, Innholder. and 
 Joseph Tomlinson, of' Upper Makefield, aforesaid, yeoman, are 
 held and firmly bound unto our sovereign Lord George the 
 Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ire- 
 land King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of 
 six hundred Pounds current money of America, to be paid to 
 our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to 
 which payment, well and truly to be made, We do bind our- 
 selves, each and every or any of us, for and in the whole, our, 
 each & every of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, re- 
 spectively. Jointly and Severally, firmly by these Presents. 
 Sealed with our Seals, dated the Ninth day of October, in the 
 thirty-second year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-eight. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Timothy Smith, on the Second day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Bucks 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled an Act for 
 regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 indenture bearing date the Second day of October instant made 
 or mentioned to be made, between William Ashtown, Coroner 
 
220 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 of the County of Bucks, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of the 
 one part, & William Large, Henry Margerim, John Knowles, 
 John Thomas, Silas Yerkes, Arthur Thomas, Abraham Hiter 
 and Titus Fell, Freeholders of the said county, of the other 
 Part, Relation being thereunto had appears. Now, if the said 
 Timothy Smith, by himself or his lawful deputy, shall and do 
 well & truly perform his Duty and trust in the said office of 
 Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualihed, ac- 
 cording to the tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for 
 the due execution of his said office of sheriff, then this present 
 obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be & remain 
 in full force and virtue to the Uses, intents and purposes in the 
 said act mentioned and appointed, and to no other use, Intent 
 or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 TIMOTHY SMITH, [Seal.] 
 JOHN STRICKLAND, [Seal.J 
 JOSEPH TOMLINSON. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 JAC. BEERY. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Ninth day of 
 October, A'o D"i 1758, before me. 
 
 WILLIAM ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded 13th October, 1758.] 
 
 BOND. ZACHARIAH SHUGART AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that we, Zachariah Shu- 
 gart, of York Town, in the County of York, Esquire, Thomas 
 McCartney, of Mount Pleasant, in the said County, carpenter, 
 and John Frankelbei-ger. of Paradise Township, in the said 
 county. Distiller, are held and firmly bound unto our sovereign 
 Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith and so forth. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 221 
 
 in the sum of six hundred Pounds current money of America, 
 to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or 
 Successors, to which payment, well & truly to be made, we do 
 bind ourselves, each and every or any of Us, for and in the 
 whole, our. each and every or any of our Heirs. Executors and 
 Administrators, respectively, jointly and Severally, firmly by 
 these Presents, Sealed with our seals, dated the loth day ot 
 October, in the thirty-second year of the Reign or our said 
 Lord the King. & in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
 hundred and fifty-eight. ^^-n-n^ > 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEUEAb 
 the above bounden Zachariah Shugart. on the Second day of 
 October Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of 
 York for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, 
 according to an Act of Assembly of this province, passed m 
 the Fourth vear of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled An Act 
 for regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a cer- 
 tain Indenture, bearing date the Second day of October instant 
 made or mentioned to be made, between Zachariah Shugart, 
 Coroner of the said County of York, and John Pope, John Day, 
 Michael Tanner. John Adlum. Esquires. Thomas Minshal and 
 John Everet Freeholders of the county aforesaid, relation be- 
 ing thereunto had appears. NOW. if the said Zachariah Shu- 
 gart bv himself or his lawful deputy shall and do well and 
 truly perform his duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff 
 when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according 
 to the tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for the due 
 execution of his said office of Sheriff, then this present obli- 
 gation to be void and of none effect, or else to be & remain m 
 full force and virtue, to the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the 
 said act mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use. Intent 
 
 or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 ZACH. SHUGART. [Seal.] 
 
 THOMAS MCCARTNEY. [Seal.] 
 
 JOHN FRANCKELBERGER. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of U^s. ^^^^^^^^^. 
 
 JACOB BERRY. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the tenth day 
 Of October. A'o DM IT.s. before me. ^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ 
 
 [Recorded 14th October. 1T5S.1 
 
PROYIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 BOND. JOHN MOORE AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW all men by these Presents that We, John Moore, of 
 Fork Township, in the County of Northampton, Esquire, Mel- 
 choir Hay, of Williamton Township, Yeoman, and Adam Johe, 
 of Easton Township, Tavern keeper, and Frederick Nungessar, 
 of Easton Township, Blacksmith, are held & firmly bound unto 
 our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of 
 Great Britain, France & Ireland King, Defender of the Faith 
 and so forth, in the sum of three hundred Pounds current 
 money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord 
 the King, his heirs or successors, to which payment, well and 
 truly to be made. We do bind ourselves, each and every or any 
 of Us, for and in the whole, each and every or any of our Heirs, 
 Kxecutors and Administrators respectively. Jointly and sever- 
 liUy, firmly by these Presents, Sealed with our Seals, dated the 
 fifth day of October, in the Thirty-second year of the Reign of 
 our said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one Thou- 
 sand seven hundred and fifty-eight. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 ihe above bounden John Moore, on the Second day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Northampton 
 ici the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said county, ac- 
 coicimg to an act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourtii year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 1 escalating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the Second day of October instant 
 made or mentioned to be made, between Thomas Armstrong, 
 E;5qi;ire, Coroner of the County of Northampton, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, of the one Part, and James Gray. Nicho- 
 !aL- Best. George Buck. Christopher Waggoner. Chrisiian Rice 
 and Stephen Horn, Freeholders of the said County, of the 
 orher part, relation being thereunto had appears. 
 
 NOW, if the said John Moore, by himself or hi.s lawful dep- 
 uty shall and do well and truly perform his duty and trust in 
 The said office of sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thor- 
 oughly qualified, according to the tenor of the affirn-ation which 
 he shall make for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, 
 •hen this present obligation to be void and of none effect, or 
 else to be and remain in full force and virtue to the uses. In- 
 
PROVINCIAL CO.MMISSIOXS. £23 
 
 tents and Purposes in the said aci mentioned and appointed 
 <^ to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN MOORE. [Seal] 
 
 MELCHIOR HAY, [Seal J 
 
 ADAM JOHE, [Seal.] 
 
 FREDERICK XUXGESSAR. [Seal.J 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 CHARLES SWAINE. 
 JOHX BULL. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the 7th day of 
 Ocfr. Ao Di. 17GS, Before me. 
 
 BEXJAMLX CHEW. [Seal.J 
 
 [Recorded 14th October, 175S.] 
 
 BOXD. WILLIAM PARKER AXD OTHERS TO THE KIXG. 
 
 KXOW all men by -these Presents that ^Ye. William Parker, 
 of Carlisle, in the County of Cumberland, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania. Esquire. John Byers, Esquire, and William Bu- 
 chanan, both of Carlisle, County and Province aforesaid, are 
 held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. France and Ire- 
 land King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth, in the sum of 
 Six hundred pounds Current money of Pennsylvania, to be 
 paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Succes- 
 sors, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we do bind 
 ourselves, each & every of Us. for and in the whole, our. each 
 & every or any of our Heirs. Executors & Administrators re- 
 spectively, jointly & severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed 
 with our Seals, dated the third day of October, in the Thirty 
 Second year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and in the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fiftv-eight 
 a75S). 
 
 THE COXDITIOX of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden William Parker, on the second day of Oc- 
 
224 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Cum- 
 berland for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said 
 County, according to an Act of Assembly of this Province, 
 passed in the fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, Enti- 
 tuled an Act for regulating elections of Sheriffs & Coroners, 
 
 as by a certain Indenture bearing date the of October 
 
 Instant made, or mentioned to be made between William Mil- 
 ler, Esq're, Coroner of the said County, of the one part, and 
 John Byers, Esquire, William Buchanan, John Montgomery, 
 Robert Miller, Andrew Mclntyre and John Carr, Gentlemen, 
 Freeholders and Inhabitants of the said County, of the other 
 part, relation being thereunto had appears. NOW, if the said 
 William Parker, by himself or his lawful deputy shall and do 
 well and truly perform his duty and trust in the said office as 
 Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, ac- 
 cording to the tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for 
 the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, then this present 
 obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be and re- 
 main in full force and virtue to the Uses, Intents and Pur- 
 poses in said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no other 
 Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 WILLIAM PARKER. [Seal.] 
 
 JOHN BYERS. [Seal.] 
 
 WILLIAM BUCHANAN. [Seal.l 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us by the above 
 named. 
 
 JONATHAN HOMES. 
 ROBERT MILLER. 
 
 The 3rd day of October, A'o D'i 1758, before me, Hermanup 
 Alricks, Esquire, one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for 
 the County of Cumberland, Came the above named William 
 Parker, John Byers & William Buchanan, who acknowledged 
 that they duly Perfected the above written bond or obligation 
 by signing, sealing and Delivering the same as their act & 
 deed, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and 
 Seal, at Carlisle, the day and year above written. 
 
 HERM. ALRICKS. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded 14th October. 1758.] 
 
TIMOTHY SMITH. SHERH-^F OF BUCKS. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain 
 
 TO TTMITHvt^ur^^^""- ^^^■^"'^'- °^" '^'^ ^'-^^'- ^ - ^■ 
 TO TIMITH^ SMITH, of the County of Bucks, in the Province 
 
 ot Penn.syJvania. Esquire. GREETING- 
 
 JJ;'^^.^' T '''''■ '"'"'^"^ "'''"'' ^"'^^ -^ confidence in vour 
 tmed ]'"''""■;■ ""' -""'"•^■- '''' ""'''' nominated, consti- 
 uted & appointed, and do by these presents nominate con.ti- 
 ute and appoint ycu. the said Timothy Smith, to be Sheriff of 
 the County of Bucks, within our said Province, herebv o„° 
 nmang the said County, with the appurtenances. & our Zl 
 ^^uhln the same, to your Care & defence, authorizing & .om- 
 manding you the said Timothy Smith, to do and perform all 
 t.^e Several Acts and things in the said Countv that to the 
 Office Sheriff, according to the laws of Great Britain nd 
 our said Province do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and 
 enjo.y the said office, with all the Rights. Fees. Perquisites 
 Emoluments and Advantages from thence lawfullv accruing or 
 thereunto of right appertaining, until your term therein ac- 
 cording to the constitution of our said Province shall of course 
 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said office to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a Commi- 
 sicn from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province. & with our Roval 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief" of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of Ne\v Castle Kent & 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth dav of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & 
 fift.v-eight. in the thirty-second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded 8th November. 175S.] 
 
 15-9-3d Ser. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO TIMOTHY SMITH, SHERIFF OF 
 
 BUCKS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France & Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, di so forth. To 
 all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Freemen 
 and all other persons whatsoever within the County of Bucks 
 in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Certain Indenture, bearing even date heit- 
 with. We have granted unto Timothy Smith, Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the expiration of a 
 certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well behave 
 himself therein, as by our said Commission at large appears. 
 We do, therefore, by these presents, require and Command you 
 and all and every of you, that to the said Timothy Smith you 
 be ajiding and assisting in all things that to the office of 
 Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong 
 lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute proprietaries of the said Province, & with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex upon Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-eight, in the Thirty-second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded Sth Nov'r, 1758.] 
 
 JOHN MOORE. SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 [L. SI 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith and so forth, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 227 
 
 TO JOHN :MOORE, of the County oi Norihampiou, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integi'ity and Ability, We have nominated. Consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said John Moore, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Northampton, within the said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County, with the appurtenances, 
 and cur peace within the same, to your care and defence, au- 
 thorizing and commanding you to do and perform all the sev- 
 eral Acts and things in the said County that to the office of 
 Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain & of our said 
 Province do in any wise belong, To hold, exercise and enjoy the 
 said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments 
 and Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 right appertaining, until your term therein, according to the 
 constitution of our said Province shall of Course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. L\ TESTI- 
 MONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, True and Absolute 
 Proprietaries of the said Province. & with our Royal Appro- 
 bation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the 
 Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex upon Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred 
 and fifty-eight, in the Thirty-Second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 By his Honour's Command, 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. Secretary. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN MOORE. SHERIFF OF 
 NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 [L. SJ 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 
228 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Northampton, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto John Moore, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the expira- 
 tion of a Certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do therefore, by these Presents require & 
 Command you and all and every of you, that to the said John 
 Moore you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff, for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October, in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-eight, in the Thirty Second year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 By his Honour's Command. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. Secretary. 
 
 [Recorded 4th day of January. 1759.] 
 
 RICHARD HOCKLEY. ESQ'RE. TO BE KEEPER OF THE 
 GREAT SEAL. 
 
 fL. S] 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. true & absolute 
 Proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of 
 New Castle. Kent and Sussex on Delaware. TO RICHARD 
 HOCKLEY, of Philadelphia, in the said Province of Pennsylva- 
 nia. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
PRO^"l^•ClAL CO.MMISSIOXS. 229 
 
 KNOW you. that we have reappoinied. authorized, nominated 
 and commissionated. & by these Presents do re-appoint, au- 
 thorize, nominate & commissionate you, the said Richard 
 Hockley, to be the keeper of our Great Seal of and for th-e said 
 Province and do hereby authorize and require you forthwith to 
 demand & receive the same from any person or persons what- 
 soever into whose custody or possession the same has by any 
 means come, and the same, when received, to keep safely and 
 carefully in your own proper custody & possession and duly to 
 make use thereof, according to law, and your Duty, And we 
 do hereby give and grant unto you all Titles, Pre-eminences, 
 Fees. Rights, Profits. Perquisites, Benefits and Advantages,' 
 which unto the place or office of keeper of the said Great Seal 
 do or shall in any wise of Right belong. To have and to hold 
 the said Great Seal, and the said office or place of keeper there- 
 of, with all Titles, Pre-eminences, Fees, Rights, Profits, Bene- 
 fits and Advantages arising from or belonging to the' same, 
 unto you. the said Richard Hockley for and during our own 
 Personal Will and Pleasure, and until further order from Us, 
 or the Survivor of Us. IN WITNESS whereof we have here- 
 unto set our Hands and Seals, at Arms, this twenty-eighth day 
 of June, in the Thirty-third year of the Reign of our Sovereign 
 Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth! 
 and in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and 
 fifty-nine. 
 
 THOMAS PEXN, [Seal.] 
 RICHARD PENX. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 1st day of September. Anno Domini 1759.] 
 
 BEX.JAMIX DAVIS. SHERIFF OF CHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 TO BENJAMIN DAVIS, of the County of Chester, In the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
230 PROVIXCI-^L COMMISSIONS. 
 
 KXOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed and do by these Presents nominate, consti- 
 tute and appoint you. the said Benjamin Davis, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Chester, within our said Province, hereby 
 Committing the said County, with the appurtenances, and our 
 Peace within the same, to your Care and Defence, authorizing 
 and Commanding you. the said Benjamin to do and perform 
 all the several acts and things in the said County of Chester 
 that to the office of Sheriff, according to the laws of Great 
 Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong. To 
 hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, 
 Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing or thereunto of right appertaining, until your 
 term therein, according to the Constitution of our said Prov- 
 ince, shall of course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. IX TESTIMONY whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 & Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-nine. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 4th day of October. A'o D'i 1759.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO BENJAMIN DAVIS. SHERIFF 
 OF CHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. 5.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by th"^ Grace of God oi Great Britain. 
 France and Ir^and King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Freemen 
 
PROVINCIAL CUMMISSIO.NS. 231 
 
 and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of Chester, 
 in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Benjamin Davis. Esquire, the 
 oflic-e of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large 
 appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you and all and every of you. that to the said Benjamin 
 Davis you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the of- 
 fice of Sheriff, for the said county do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Riehard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province. & with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-nine. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 4th day of October. 1759.] 
 
 .TOSEPH THORNTON. SHERIFF OF BUCKS COUNT \' 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 TO JOSEPH THORNTON, of the County of Bucks, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence :n your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability. We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said Joseph Thornton to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Bucks, within our said P:-ovince. hereby 
 
232 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 committing tlie said County of Buclvs. with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your care and defence, au- 
 thorizing and Commanding you, the said Joseph Thornton, to 
 do and perform all the several acts and Things in the said 
 County of Bucks that to the office of Sheriff, according to the 
 laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do or may in 
 any wise belong, To hold, exercise and enjoy the said oflice, 
 with all the Rights, Fees. Perquisites, Emoluments and Ad- 
 vantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of right 
 appertaining, until your term therein, according to the Consti- 
 tution of ur said Province shall of course expire, you behaving 
 yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-nine, and in the Thirty-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 4th day of October, A'o D'i 1759.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOSEPH THORNTON. SHERIFF 
 OF BUCKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.l 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Fi-ee- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Bucks, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even dale 
 herewith We have granted unto Joseph Thornton. Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff, of the said County, To hold until the expiration 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 233 
 
 01 a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require & command 
 you and all and every of you. that to the said Joseph Thorn- 
 ton you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office 
 of Sheriff for the said County do or mav in anv wise belong 
 lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Grea^t 
 Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 & Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Fourth day of 
 October, in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred 
 <!t fifty-nine. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 [Recorded the 4th day of October. A'o D"i 1759.] 
 
 WILLIAM SMITH. SHERIFF OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO WaLLIAM SMITH, of the County of Lancaster, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said WMlliam Smith, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Lancaster, within our said Province, 
 thereby committing the said County, with the appurtenances. & 
 our Peace within the same, to your Care & Defence, authoriz- 
 ing & Commanding you. the said W^illiam Smith, to do and per- 
 form all the several acts and things in the said county of Lan- 
 caster that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our ?aid Provinr>P do in any wise belong. 
 
234 PKOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 To hold, exercise & enjoy the said ofRce. with all the Rights. 
 Fees, Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, until 
 your term therein, according to the Constitution of our said 
 Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. IX TESTIMONY whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny. Esquire (by Airtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, Esquires, true & ab- 
 solute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid & Counties of New Castle, Kent «S: 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Octo- 
 ber, in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-nine, and in the thirty-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 rReco:-ded ve iith October. A"o D'i 1759.1 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO WILLIAM SMITH. SHERIFF OF 
 LANCASTER COFNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 To all Judges. .lustices. Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County 
 of Lancaster, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto William Smith, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said commission at Large ap- 
 pears. We do. therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you, & all and every of you that to the said William 
 Smith you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff, for the said County do or may in any wise 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 235 
 
 belong lawfully. IX TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of the said l-*i-ovince to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the- fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and 
 fifty-nine. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of Octol)er. A'o D'i 1759.] 
 
 JACOB WEAVER, SHERIFF OF BERKS COUNTY 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith. &. so forth. 
 TO JACOB WEAVER, of the County of Berks, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity & ability We have nominated. Constituted 
 and appointed. & do by these Presents nominate, constitute and 
 appoint you, the said Jacob Weaver, to be Sheriff of the said 
 County of Berks, within our said Province. Hereby committing 
 the said County, with the appurtenances, and our Peace within 
 the same, to your Care and defence, authorizing & Commanding 
 you. the said Jacob Weaver, to do and perform all the several 
 acts and Things in the said County that to the office of Sheriff, 
 according to the laws of Great Britain & of our said Province 
 do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and Enjoy the said 
 office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and 
 Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or therunto of Righ: 
 appertaining, until your term therein, according to the Consii- 
 tution of our said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving 
 yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to 
 be hereunto affixed. 
 
236 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Ricliard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord One Thousand seven hundred 
 and Fifty-nine, & in the Thirty-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLL\M DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye oth day of October. A'o D'i 1759.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JACOB WEAVER, SHERIFF OF 
 BERKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Berks, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith we have granted unto Jacob Weaver. Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at large 
 appears. We do therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you. and all and every of you, that to the said Jacob 
 Weaver you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do in any wi^ belong law- 
 fully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of our Said Province to be hereunto affixed, 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 
i'ROVIXClAL Cu.M.MI.<SIuXS. 237 
 
 tober, in the year of cur Lord one Thousand Seven hundred 
 and fiftj-nine. 
 
 WILLIAM DEXXY. 
 [Recorded the oth day of Oct i. Ao D'i iT^ff.j 
 
 JOHX -MOORE, SHERIFF OF XURTHA.MPTOX COUXTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth 
 TO JOHN MOORE, of the County of Northampton. In the-" 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that Reposing special Trust and Confidence in vour 
 Loyalty. Integrity & Ability, we have nominated, constituted 
 and appointed, and do by these Presents, nominate, constitute 
 and appoint you, tne said John Moore, to be Sheriff of the said 
 County of Northampton, within our said Province, herebv com- 
 mitting the said County of Northampton, with the appurte- 
 nances, and our Peace within the same, to your care and de- 
 fence, authorizing and Commanding you, the said John Moore 
 to do and perform all the several Acts and Things in the said 
 County of Northampton that to the office of Sheriff, according 
 to the laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in anv 
 wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with 
 all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites. Emoluments & Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of right apper- 
 taining, until your term therein, according to the Constitution 
 of our said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving vour- 
 self well so long in the said cflice. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to b? 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Fenn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Rova! 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Cnief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent k 
 
236 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifly- 
 nine. and in the Thirty-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLL\M DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of October, A"o D'i 1759.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN MOORE, SHERIFF OF 
 NORTHAMPTON COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, & so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men, and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Northampton, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto John Moore, Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration of 
 a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large ap- 
 pears. We do therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you, that to the said John 
 Moore you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said county do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true & 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the y^av of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-nine. 
 
 ^aLLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of October, A'o D'i 1759. J 
 
I'KuVIXCl-vL COMMISSIONS. 239 
 
 EZEKIEL SMITH. SHERIFF OF CTMBERLAXD COUNrv 
 
 [L. S.) 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 f^ ranee and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth. 
 TO EZEKIEL SMITH, of the County of Cumberland, in the 
 Frovince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated. con3u- 
 tuted and appointed and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute &. appoint you. the said Ezekiel Smith, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Cumberland, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County, with tlie appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your Care and defence, au- 
 thorizing and Commanding you, the said Ezekiel Smith, to do 
 and perform all the several Acts and Things in the said County 
 of Cumberland that to the office of Sheriff, according to the 
 Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise 
 belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office with all the 
 Rights, Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages from 
 thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, 
 until your serm therein, according to the constitution of our 
 said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof we 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 aprobation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the sixth day of October, 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and fifty- 
 nine, and in the Thirty-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 (Recorded the 8th day of OVtober. A'o D'i 1759.1 
 
24v PROVINCIAL COMMISSIOXS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO EZEKIEL S^IITH. SHERIFF OF 
 CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices. Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 naen and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Cumberland in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain commission, bearing even date here- 
 with, we have granted unto Ezekiel Smith, the office of Sheriff 
 of the said County, to hold until the Expiration of a certaii; 
 Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well behave himself 
 therein, as by our said Commission at Large appears. WE do, 
 therefore, by these presents, require and command you. and all 
 and every of you. that to the said Ezekiel Smith you be aiding 
 and assisting in all things that io the office of Sheriff for the 
 said County do or may in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Pi'ovince to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Sixth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and 
 fifty-nine. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the Sth day of October. A'o D'i 1759.] 
 
 PETER SHUGERT. SHERIFF OF YORK COUNTY 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by r\,e Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth. 
 TO PETER SHUGERT. of the County of York, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
PROVINCIAL CUMMISSIOXS. 2-ii 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loj'alty. Integrity and Ability We have nominated, constituted 
 &: appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, constitute 
 &. appoint you. the said Peter Shugert, to be Sheriff of the said 
 County of York, within our said Province, hereby committing 
 the said county, with the appurtenances, and our Peace within 
 the same, to your care and defence, authorizing and command- 
 ing you, the said Peter Shugert, to do and perform all the 
 several acts and things in the said County of York that to the 
 office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain and of 
 our said Province do or may in any wise belong. To hold, ex- 
 ercise & enjoy the said office, with all the Rights. Fees. Per- 
 quisites. Emoluments and Advantages from thence lawfully ac- 
 cruing or thereunto of right appertaining, unt i your term 
 therein, according to the Constitution of our s.xid Province 
 shall of course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in 
 the said office. IX TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province & with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid. «S; Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Sixth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-nine. & in the thirty-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLI A:\I DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 16th October, 1759.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO PETER SHUGERT. SHERIFF 
 OF YORK COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith. &: so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 16-9-3d Ser. 
 
242 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the Cotinty of 
 York, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith we have granted unto Peter Shugert, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at large 
 appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require & Com- 
 mand you and all and every of you, that to the said Peter Shu- 
 gert you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office 
 of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong 
 lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the raid Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation) Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the Sixth day of October, 
 in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-nine. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded the 16th day of October, A'o D'i 1759.1 
 
 SAMUEL MORRIS. SHERIFF OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Brifiein. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 TO SAMUEL MORRIS, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity & Ability. We have nominated. Constituted 
 and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, constitute 
 and appoint you. the said Samuel Morris, to be Sheriff of the 
 City and County of Philadelphia, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County, with the appurtenances. 
 
PROVINXIAL CO-MMISSIOXS. 243 
 
 and our Peace within tlie same, lo your Care aud Defence au- 
 tliorizmg and Commanding you, tlie said Samuel Morris to do 
 6. periorm all the several Acts and Things in the said City 
 and County of Philadelphia that to the office of Sheriff accord- 
 ing to the Laws of Great Britain & of our said Province do in 
 any wise belong. To hold, exercise & enjoy the said office, with 
 all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments & advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertain- 
 ing, until your term therein, according to the Constitution of 
 our said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving vour- 
 selt well so long in the said office. IX TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny. Esquire (l)y virtue of a Commis- 
 sion trom Thomas Penn & Richard Penn. true and absolute 
 Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Roval approba- 
 tion). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the 
 Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth dav of October 
 in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and fiftv- 
 nme, and in the Thirty-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 [Recorded ye 2.5th October. A'o D'i 1759.1 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO SAMUEL MORRIS. SHERIFF OF 
 PHILADELPHIA COUNTY. 
 
 fL. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the P^aith. & so forth 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates & other officers, Freemen 
 and all other Persons whatsoever within the City and County of 
 Philadelphia, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a cenain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Samuel Morris. Esquire the 
 office of Sheriff of the said City and County, to hold until the 
 expiration of a cprtain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 
244 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at Large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and Command you, and all and every of you, that to the said 
 Samuel Morris you be aiding and assisting in all things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said City and County do or may 
 in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province. & with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent & 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and 
 fifty-nine, and in the Thirty-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye 25th October, 1759.] 
 
 TO JOHN HUGHES, JUDGE OF THE COMMON PLEAS. 
 
 Philadelphia, ss: 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth. 
 To all unto whom these Presents shall come, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW YE that we have Constituted our Chosen and faith- 
 ful John Hughes. Gentleman, one of the Judges of the County 
 Court of Common Pleas for the County of Philadelphia, To 
 hold the same for so long a time as he shall well behave him- 
 self therein. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. William Denny. Esquire. Lieutenant Governor & 
 Commander in Chief, with our Royal approbation, under the 
 Honourable Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true & 
 absolute Proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania and 
 Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex on Delaware. At 
 
PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 245 
 
 Philadelphia, the Twentieth day of October, in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine, and in the 
 thirty-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye 25th October. 1759.] 
 
 TO SAMUEL WHARTON. JUDGE OF THE COMMON PLEAS. 
 
 Philadelphia, ss: 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 To all unto whom these Presents shall come, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW YE that we have Constituted our Chosen and faith- 
 ful Samuel Wharton, Gentleman, one of the Judges of the 
 County Court of Common Pleas for the County of Philadel- 
 phia, To hold the same for so long time as he shall well be- 
 have himself therein. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor & 
 Commander in Chief, with our Royal approbation, under the 
 Honourable Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true & 
 absolute Proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania and 
 Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware. At 
 Philadelphia, the Twentieth day of October, in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine, and in the 
 thirtv-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded 25th October, 17.59.] 
 
246 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS TO BE PROPRIETARY SECRETARY 
 IN PENNSYLVANIA AND THE LOWER COUNTIES. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Countj'S of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware, To all Persons unto whom these Presents shall 
 come, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW YE that we have nominated, constituted and ap- 
 pointed and do by these Presents nominate, constitute and ap- 
 point RICHARD PETERS, of the City of Philadelphia, Esquire, 
 to be the Secretary of our Land office for the said Province and 
 Counties and to Prepare all Warrants and Patents for granting 
 Lands and Ferrys and other Purposes which have usually been 
 done by our Proprietary Secretary, and do hereby give and 
 grant unto the said Richard Peters all Fees, Perquisites and Ad- 
 vantages lawfully belonging to the said office, AND do hereby 
 require him to take into his Custody the Seal of the said office 
 and all Deeds, Writings, Books and Instruments belonging to 
 us or to the said office, and the same safely and Securely to 
 keep and preserve, AND generally to do, execute and perform 
 all other matters and things for our Security and Interest 
 which to the said office hath belonged, and customarily been 
 done, executed and Performed by him and his Predecessors in 
 the same. To hold the said office of Secretary, as aforesaid, 
 with all the Fees, Perquisites and Advantages thereunto be- 
 longing, AND WE do hereby declare that this, our Commission, 
 shall continue in Force during our own Personal Pleasure, and 
 until such our own Personal Pleasure shall be furtner declared 
 herein. And for the rendering these Presents most firm, valid 
 and effectual, we do hereby direct, authorize and require the 
 Keeper or Keepers of our Great Seal of the said Province of 
 Pennsylvania, now, and for the Time being, and his and their 
 Deputy and Deputies and all other Persons whom it may con- 
 cern, immediately, on sight of these Presents, to affix the Great 
 Seal of our said Province hereunto. For the doing of which, 
 these F^esents, alone, without any other Instrument, shall be 
 to him. them and every of them a full & sufficient Warrant & 
 authority. IN WITNESS whereof the said Proprietarys have 
 hereunto sett their Hands and Seals at Arms, this Fourteenth 
 day of April, in the Thirty-second year of the Reign of our 
 Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 247 
 
 Great Britain. France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faiin, 
 and so forth, and in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven 
 hundred fifty and nine. 
 
 THO'S PENN. ISeal.] 
 
 RICH'D PENX. [Seal.) 
 
 [Recorded the 1st i.ay of November. A'o D'i 1739.] 
 
 NICHOLAS SCULL. SURVEYOR GENERAL. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Countys of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware, To all Persons unto whom these Presents shall 
 come. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW YE, That We have nominated, constituted and ap- 
 pointed, and do by these Presents nominate, constitute and 
 appoint Nicholas Scull, of the City :f Philadelphia, Esquire, to 
 be the Surveyor General of the said Province & Counties, to 
 execute such warrants as shall regularly come to him &. thereon 
 to make Just and true Surveys. Plans & returns, and to Regis- 
 ter, keep and preserve safely and securely all Books, Warrants. 
 Plans, Surveys, Returns, Instruments. Matters &; things what- 
 soever usually belonging to the said office, and to do, execute 
 and Perform all such other Acts, matters and things whatso- 
 ever which to the said office hath belonged and customarily 
 been done, executed and performed by him and his predeces- 
 sors, in the same, AND we do hereby give and grant to him 
 all Fees, Perquisites and Advantages lawfully belonging to the 
 said office, and full Power to appoint fitt and Proper Substitute 
 or Substitutes and Deputy or Deputies under him for executing 
 any part or parts of the Duty of the said office of Surveyor 
 General, And the same Substitutes or Deputies, at his Pleasure 
 again to revoke, AND we do hereby declare that this our Com- 
 mission shall Continue in force during our own personal pleas- 
 ure, and until such our own personal pleasure shall be further 
 declared herein. AND for the rendering these Presents most 
 
248 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 firm, valid and effectual. We do hereby direct, authorize and 
 require the keeper or keepers of our Great Seal of the said 
 Province of Pennsylvania now and for the time being and his 
 and their Deputy and Deputys and all other Persons whom it 
 may concern immediately on sight of these Presents to affix 
 the Great Seal of our said Province hereunto. For the doing of 
 which these Presents alone, without any other Instrument, 
 shall be to him, them and every of them a full & sufficient war- 
 rant and authority. IN WITNESS whereof the said Proprie- 
 taries have hereunto sett their Hands and Seals at Arms, this 
 Fourteenth day of April, in the Thirty-Second year of the 
 Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace 
 of God of Great Britain. France and Ireland King, Defender of 
 the Faith and so forth, and in the year of our Lord One Thou- 
 sand Seven hundred and fifty-nine. 
 
 THO'S PENN, [Seal.] 
 
 RICH'D PENN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 18th November, A'o D'i 1759.] 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON, GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Conntys of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware, To JAMES HAMILTON, Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, The late King Charles the Second, by his Let- 
 ters Patent, under the Great Seal of England, bearing date the 
 fourth day of March, in the thirty-third year of his Reign, was 
 graciously pleased to grant unto William Penn, Esquire (late 
 Father of the said Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, and since 
 deceased), his Heirs and Assigns, the said Province of Penn- 
 sylvania, with large Powers, Jurisdictions and Authorities for 
 the well governing, safety. Defence and Preservation of the 
 said Province & the People residing therein, & more particu- 
 larly to do and perform Sundry Matters and Things therein 
 mentioned either hv himself and his Heirs or his or their 
 
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 Depiuys or Lieiuenants, as by the said Letters Patent. Rela- 
 tion being thereunto had may more fully appear. AND 
 WHEREAS, the late King James the Second, before he came 
 to the Crown, by the name of James. Duke of York and Al- 
 bany, being rightfully possessed of a certain tract of land ly- 
 ing on the West side of the Bay and River of Delaware, now 
 commonly called and known by the name or names of the 
 Countys of New Castle. Kent and Sussex upon Delaware, & be- 
 ing likewise invested with sundry Royaltys, Privileges, Im- 
 munities, Powers. Jurisdictions and Authoritya for the Defence, 
 Safety. Preservation and well governing of the said Tract of 
 Land & the Inhabitants thereof, did by certain Deeds, duly exe- 
 cuted and bearing date as therein mentioned, give and grant 
 unto the said William Penn, his Heirs and Assigns, the said 
 Tract of Land, lying on the West side of the Bay and River of 
 Delaware, with all and every, the said Royaltys. Privileges, 
 Immunitys. Powers. Jurisdictions and Authoritys w^hich he, 
 the said Duke of York stood then vested with, as aforesaid, as 
 by such Deeds, relation being thereunto had more fully ap- 
 pear. AND WHEREAS we did by our Commiission, under our 
 Seals, bearing date the Seventh Day of May, in the year of 
 our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and fifty-six, depute, 
 constitute and appoint William Denny, Esquire, Lieutenant 
 Governor of the said Province & Countys for and during the 
 good Pleasure of Us and the Survivor of Us, and until further 
 order. NOW KNOW YOU that we have revoked «fe determined, 
 and by these Presents do revoke and determine our said re- 
 cited commission, and every clause, article and Thing therein 
 Contained, AND FURTHER KNOW YOU that We, reposing 
 special Trust and Confidence in your tryed and approved Loy- 
 alty to the King, & in your Prudence, Conduct & Integrity, Do 
 by virtue of the said Letters Patent & Deeds, depute, consti- 
 tute, nominate and appoint you, the said James Hamilton, to 
 be Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and Countys. GIV- 
 ING and GRANTING unto you full Power & authority to exer- 
 cise, execute & put in Practice in ample manner all & every 
 the Powers. Jurisdictions and Authorities so granted unto the 
 said William Penn. his Heirs & Assigns, by the said Letters 
 Patent and Deeds as shall be necessary & convenient for the 
 safety, well being. Defence. Preservation and Well governing 
 of the said Province and Countys and the people thereof hereby 
 committed and intrusted to your care and Charge. And Gen- 
 erally, at all times, and upon all occasions, when proper & Con- 
 venient, to exercise, do. execute. Act and Perform and all man- 
 
250 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 ner, Powers, Authorities, Acts Military and all other Matters 
 and Things whatsoever requisite & necessary for the good order 
 of Government for the Administering, Maintaining & Execut- 
 ing of Justice, & for the safety. Peace, Defence and Preserva- 
 tion of the said Province and Countys & the People under your 
 Government and Direction as fully and amply, to all Intents, 
 Constructions and Purposes as we ourselves might or could do 
 by virtue of the said Letters Patent and Deeds or any other- 
 wise howsoever were we personally Present, YOU following & 
 observing such orders. Instructions and Directions as you now 
 have or hereafter, from time to time shall receive from Us, or 
 our Heirs, To have, hold, execute, exercise & enjoy the said 
 office or Post of Lieutenant Governor of the said Province & 
 Counties, with all and every the said Powers, Jurisdictions 
 and authorities herein before granted and all Titles, privileges, 
 Pre-eminences, Profits and Advantages to a Lieutenant Gover- 
 nor and Commander in Chief of the said Province & Countys 
 belonging & therewith usually held and enjoyed, unto you, the 
 said James Hamilton, for and during the good Pleasure of 
 Us and the Survivor of Us, & until further order. PROVIDED 
 ALWAYS that nothing herein contained shall extend or be 
 construed to extend to give you any power or authority to sell. 
 Lett, Lease out. Grant, Demise, receive, possess, occupy or dis- 
 pose of any Manors, Messuages, Lands, Tenements. Houses. 
 Gardens. Royaltys. Rents, Issues or Profits arising, belonging 
 Or accruing unto Us. or either of Us, in the Province & Countys 
 aforesaid or otherwise, nor to intermeddle or concern yourself 
 therewith, or with any Part of the Property thereof, or with 
 any officer or officers appointed for the management thereof, 
 either by placing or displacing, interrupting or hindering any 
 of them in the just execution of their offices. But in Case your 
 aid or Assistance shall be wanted by them and desired for our 
 service, Then, and in such Case, You are hereby required to 
 assist them by all lawful ways and Means to the utmost of your 
 Power, anything herein contained to the Contrary thereof in 
 any wise notwithstanding. AND WE do hereby strictly com- 
 mand, charge and require all persons within the said Province 
 & Countys of what Degree, Quality, State or Condition so ever. 
 To yield, give and pay unto you all Respect. Submission & obe- 
 dience as Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and 
 Countys so appointed as aforesaid, as they will answer the Con- 
 trary at their Peril. Given under our Hands and Seals, at 
 Arms, the Nineteenth day of July, in the Thirty-third year of 
 the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 251 
 
 Grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, De- 
 fender of the Faith, and so forth, and in the year of our Lord 
 one Thousand Seven hundred and fifty-nine. 
 
 THO'S PENX, [Seal.] 
 
 RIGHT) PENN. [Seal.] 
 
 [L. S. of the Province.] 
 
 [Recorded 19th Xovembor. 1759.] 
 
 ROYAL APPROBATION OF JAMES HAMILTON FOR GOV 
 
 ERNOR. 
 
 [The Place of the Privy Seal.] 
 
 AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. WHITEHALL. THE lOTH 
 DAY OF AUGUST, 1759. 
 
 PRESENT: 
 
 The Lords of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council. 
 
 His Majesty having been pleased to declare his Royal allow- 
 ance and approbation of James Hamilton, Esq'r, to be Deputy 
 Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania without Limitation 
 of Time, and of the Countys of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware River, in America, during his Majesty's will and 
 Pleasure, according to the nomination of Thomas and Richard 
 Penn, Esquires. Proprietaries of the said Province & Counties, 
 he this day, in Council, took the Oaths appointed to be taken 
 instead of the oaths of allegiance & Supremacy, and also, the 
 oath required to be taken by the Governors of liis Majesty's 
 Plantations, for putting in Execution the Acts of Trade and 
 Navigation. 
 
 W. SHARPE. 
 
 [Recorded 19th November. 1759.] 
 
252 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 TO THOMAS YORKE, JUDGE OF THE COMMON PLEAS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth^ 
 To all to whom these Present shall come, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW YE, that we have constituted otir chosen and faith- 
 ful THOAL-VS YORKE. Gentleman, one of the Judges of the 
 County Court of Common Pleas for the County of Philadelphia, 
 To hold the same for so long a time as he shall well behave 
 himself therein. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have Caused 
 the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, W.illiam Denny, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor 
 and Commander in Chief with our Royal approbation, under 
 the Honourable Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania and 
 of the Countys of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware. 
 At Philadelphia, the Twentieth day of October, in the year of 
 our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and fifty-nine, and in 
 the Thirry-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye 3rd December, 1759.] 
 
 TO JOHN POTTS, JUDGE OF THE COMMON PLEAS. 
 
 fL. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all to whom these Present shall come. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW YE. that we have constituted our chosen and faith- 
 ful JOHN POTTS. Gentleman, one of the Judges of the 
 County Court of Common Pleas for the County of Philadelphia, 
 To hold the same for so long a time as he shall well behave 
 himself therein. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have Caused 
 the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
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 WITNESS, Wiiliain Denny. Esquire, Lieutenani Governor 
 and Commander in Chief witii our Royal approbation, under 
 the HonouraLle Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the Countys of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Twentieth day 
 of October, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hun- 
 dred and fifty-nine, and in the Thirty-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th Decembei'. 1759.] 
 
 TO ROWLAND EVANS. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss; 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all to whom these Present shall come. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW YE. that we have constituted our chosen and faith- 
 ful ROWLAND EVANS. Gentleman, one of the Judges of the 
 County Court of Common Pleas for the County of Philadelphia, 
 To hold the same for so long a time as he shall well behave 
 himself therein. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have Caused 
 the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, William Denny, Esquire. Lieutenant Governor 
 and Commander in Chief with our Royal approbation, under 
 the Honourable Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania and 
 of the Countys of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware. 
 At Philadelphia, the Twentieth day of October, in the year of 
 our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and fifty-nine, and in 
 the Thirty-third year of our Reign. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. 
 
 [Recorded ye Sth December, 1759.] 
 
254 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 JAMES HAillLTON, FOR PROPRIETARY ASSESSOR. 
 
 THOMAS PENN aud RICHARD PENN, true and absolute 
 Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of ttie Province of Penn- 
 sylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Del- 
 aware, TO JAMES HAMILTON, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor 
 of the said Province and Countys, GREETING: 
 
 "WHEREAS, We have at Sundry times heretofore given and 
 Granted Powers and Authorities to several persons, from time 
 to time, to do and execute all or many of the Acts, Matters and 
 Things which we now intend to give and grant unto you, NOW 
 KNOW YOU that we have, & each of Us hath revoked and 
 determined and by these Presents Do and each of us Doth 
 revoke and determine all Powers and authorities whatsoever 
 by Us or either of Us given and granted at any time before the 
 nineteenth Day of this Present month of July unto William 
 Denny, Richard Peters. Lyndford Lardner and Richard Hock- 
 ley, Esquires, or unto any or either of them, jointly or severally 
 or unto any other Person or Persons whatsoever for the doing 
 or performing any Act, Matter or Thing whatsoever herein- 
 after by these Presents granted or Committed to you to do or 
 perform, AND KNOW YOU further that We, reposing special 
 Trust and Confidence in you, have and each of us hath given, 
 granted and committed, and by these Presents DO and each of 
 us DOTH give, grant and commit unto you full power and 
 authority, by warrants (which are to be issued by our Secretary 
 under the Seal of our Land office of the said Province), to 
 grant unto any person or persons lawfully claiming, under our 
 late Honourable Father, William Penn. Esquire, deceased, the 
 late Proprietary of the said Province and Countys or by any 
 authority derived by, from or under him. or lawful Claiming 
 under Us. the said Present Proprietarys, or under Us and our 
 late Brother. John Penn, Esquire, deceased & unto the Heirs 
 & assigns of such persons so claiming, for ever any vacant 
 Lands or Lotts within the said Province, according to the 
 Terms of the original Purchases of such Lands or Lotts, They 
 first paying to our Receiver General all such arrears of Rent 
 as ought to have bpcn paid from the time of such their origi- 
 nal Purchases. AND ALSO by warrants (to be issued as afore- 
 said), to grant to any person or persons who shall apply for 
 the same. & to their Heirs and Assigns forever, any vacant 
 Lands within the same Province & Countys or any of them, 
 unon. bv and under the same Terms. Methods. Rents and 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 255 
 
 Reservations as have of late been used and practiced in the said 
 Land office or in Case the Persons applying shall so desire 
 them, for a consideration less than Usual, & a yearly Rent 
 larger in proportion, so to make the whole purchase money and 
 yearly Rent to be of equal Benefit and Advantage to Us, as the 
 Common and Usual Terms would have been, AND ALL such 
 Rents to be reserved, on all or any the before mentioned Lands 
 are and shall be reserved & made payable in Sterling money, 
 or the value thereof, according to the Course of Exchange be- 
 tween the said Province and the City of London, at the times 
 of Payment, and with further power also by warrants (to be is- 
 sued by our Secretary under the seal of our Land office, of the 
 said Province), to grant to any person or persons who shall 
 apply for the same, and to their Heirs and Assigns for ever, 
 any other Lands. Tenements or Hereditaments within the 
 said Province & Countys or any of them which at any time 
 heretofore have been granted out to any Person or Persons by 
 us or any former Proprietary or Proprietarys of the said Prov- 
 ince, or any acting under their authority and which already 
 have come or at any Time or Times hereafter shall or may by 
 Escheat come or belong to Us the said Proprietaries or our 
 Heirs, whether the same shall have been or shall not have 
 been before improved in the whole or in any part upon and 
 under the best Terms. Rents and Reservations that can be ob- 
 tained for the same, so as the yearly Rents to be reserved for 
 the same be all reserved and made payable in Sterling money, 
 or the value thereof, according to the Course of Exchange be- 
 tween the said Province and the said City of London at the 
 Time of Payment, and be not less than one half-penny Ster- 
 ling for each acre by the year, AND ALSO, upon Certificates 
 being produced of the Survey of any such vacant, escheated or 
 other Lands, having been made by the Surveyor General, and 
 also of the Consideration money for such Vacant. Escheated or 
 other Lands having been paid to the Receiver General (in such 
 cases where any Consideration money is to be paid) to grant 
 Letters Patent (to be prepared by our Secretary for the Time 
 being), to such Person and persons & to their Heirs and As- 
 signs for ever, for all such vacant, escheated and ether Lands 
 respectively, from Time to Time, under the Great Seal of the 
 said Province, such Letters Patent to contain the respective 
 Reservations hereinbefore directed to be reserved, in the re- 
 spective Vfarrants. «S: to be duly recorded in the proper office 
 for Recording Deeds in our said City of Philadelphia, and such 
 Letters Patent, when so made and recorded shall be deemed 
 
25C PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS 
 
 good, valid and effectual in Law, AND ALSO lo Graul, under 
 the Great Seal of the said Province. Licenses for the erecting or 
 Continuing Ferrys within the said ProTince & Countys or any 
 of them, as to you shall seem meet, but not to exceed the Term 
 of Seven years from the time of Granting such Licenses, which 
 Licenses also shall be recorded in the said office for Recording 
 Deeds in the said City of Philadelphia. AND ALSO, in case of 
 the Death or Voluntary Resignation of any of the officers 
 which have been or shall be employed in or about or relating 
 to the Premises or any of them, To appoint and put in any 
 others, from Time to Time, into such office and offices until 
 further Orders, You always taking immediately upon such ap- 
 pointments good and sufficient securities from the Persons so 
 to be appointed, and from their respective Sureties (before 
 such Persons shall take upon them to act), for the due and 
 faithful execution of such offices, and for their due accounting 
 to Us and to the Proprietaries for the Time being. And Also 
 from Time to Time, whenever you shall Judge it to be for our 
 Service, to inspect into the conduct and management of all or 
 any such officers whom it doth or may concern, & to make re- 
 port unto Us how you shall find the same, AND ALSO for the 
 purposes hereinbefore expressed of any of them, to make use 
 of the Provincial or any other Seal or Seals of the said Prov- 
 ince and Countys or of either or of any of them, as shall be 
 requisite and Proper, AND WHAT you shall lawfully do or 
 cause to be done in all or any the Premises or the Depen- 
 dencies thereof by Virtue and in Pursuance of these Presents, 
 We and each of Us shall and will, at all Times hold for Firm, 
 valid and effectual & as such shall & will ratify and confirm 
 the same, under the conditions aforesaid, AND NOW KNOW 
 YOU FURTHER that in order to prevent the great Inconve- 
 nience and Delay which might arise to the Business of Settling 
 and Improving the said Province and Countys in case of your 
 Death or Ceasing to act as Lieutenant Governor of the same, 
 until some other Person shall be appointed or act as Governor, 
 Therefore We, reposing special Trust and Confidence in the 
 present President of our Council, & in the other members of 
 the same, HAVE and each of Us HATH given, granted and 
 committed and by these Presents DO & each of Us DOTH give, 
 grant & Commit unto the present President (if and when he 
 shall act as President of our Council in the said Province), and 
 unto such person as shall from Time to Time Act as President 
 of our said Council upon and immediately, or at any other 
 Time after your Decrease, or ceasing to act as Lieutenant Gov- 
 
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 e.ncr of the said Province & Couniys ic so from lime lo time 
 when and as often and as long as you shall cease 
 to act as Lieutenant Governor of the same, until 
 some ether person shall be appointed or act as Gov- 
 ernor, but not at any other Time or Times, full power 
 and authority to do, execute and perform all and every 
 or any the matters and things for the granting and confirming 
 cf any Lands, Tenements or Hereditaments, or for the licens- 
 ing of Ferrys within the said Province it Countys. or any of 
 tuem. which you are hereinbefore empowered & authorized to 
 do. execute & perform. Relation thereto while you shall con- 
 tinue to act as Lieutenant Governor of the said Province & 
 Countys. AND THAT, and those, in the same manner and 
 form, and subject to the same Rules, Directions & Restric- 
 tions in all Respects whatsoever as are herein before men- 
 tioned and expressed, and as are to be observed and performed 
 by you. the said James Hamilton, in granting out or licensing 
 any such Lands, Tenements. Hereditaments or Ferrys, AND 
 WHAT the said Present President of our said Council, or such 
 other President of our said Council, for the Time being, shall 
 then, and at such Times and in such Cases lawfully do or 
 cause to be done in all or any the Premises for the granting 
 and confirming of any Lands. Tenements or Hereditaments or 
 for the Licensing of Ferrys within the said Province and 
 Countys or any of them, by Virtue and in Pursuance of these 
 Presents. We. the said Proprietarys and each of us shall and 
 will, at all Times, hold for firm, valid & effectual and as such 
 ratify and confirm the same under the Conditions aforesaid. 
 AND KNOW YOU FURTHER MORE that we the said Proprie- 
 taries, reposing further Trust & Confidence in the said Present 
 President & in any future President of our Council in the said 
 province, and also in all others, the members of our said Coun- 
 cil. HAVE and each of Us HATH given, granted and commit- 
 ted, and by these Presents, DO and each of us DOTH give, 
 grant & Commit unto the present President of oui- Council in 
 the said Province, along with any Four more other persons who 
 shall for the Time being, be of our said Council. & also unto 
 such other person as from Time to Time shall hereafter act as 
 President of our said Council from 'and immediately after or 
 at any other Time after your decease or ceasing to act as Lieu- 
 tenant Governor of the said Province & Countys until some 
 other Persons shall be appointed, or act as Governor, along 
 with any four or more other Persons who shall for the Time 
 being be of our said Council from Time to Time when and as 
 
 17-9-3d ?er. 
 
258 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 often and as long as you shall cease to act as Lieutenant Gov- 
 ernor of the same (but not at any other Time or Times) full 
 power and authority, upon the Decease or Voluntary Resigaa- 
 tion of our Secretary of the Land oflice for the management 
 of our Proprietary Land affairs in ye Province & Counties, 
 and upon ye decrease or Voluntary Resignation of ye Receiver 
 General, Surveyor General or any other officer or officers ap- 
 pointed for the management of our Proprietary Land or Reve- 
 nue affairs in the said Province & Countys to constitute and 
 appoint new, proper & responsible persons to execute the sa'.d 
 offices so becoming vacant as aforesaid or any of them until 
 further order, as fully as you, the said James Hamilton, are 
 authorized or empowered to appoint during your continuing 
 Lieutenant Governor of the said Province & Countys, The said 
 President and Councillors, always taking immediately, upDn 
 such appointments, good &. sufficient securities from the Per- 
 sons so to be appointed, and from their respective suretys for 
 the due and faithful execution of such offices, and for their 
 due accounting to us & to the Proprietarys for the time being, 
 before such persons shall take upon them to act. 
 
 IN WITNESS w-hereof We have hereunto set our Hands and 
 Seals, the Twentieth Day of July, in the thirty-third year of 
 the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the 
 Grace of God of Great Britain. France and Ireland King. De- 
 fender of the Faith. & so forth. & in the year of our Lord one 
 Thousand Seven Hundred and fifty-nine. 
 
 THO'S PENN. [Seal.l 
 
 RICH'D PENN. [Seal.l 
 
 Signed. Sealed & Delivered by the before named Tho's Penn 
 & Richard Penn, in the Presence of Us. 
 
 FERD. JOHN PARIS. 
 
 ROBERT GWYN. 
 ANNEXED: 
 
 ROBERT GWYN, of Arundell street, in the Strand, in the 
 Parish of St. Clement Danes. County of Middlesex & Kingdom 
 of Great Britain. Gentleman, maketh oath that he was per- 
 sonally present as a witness & did see and hear Thomas Penn 
 and Richard Penn, the persons named and described in the 
 paper Instrument in writing or Deed Poll or Commission, bear- 
 ing Date the twentieth Day of July last past, hereunto an- 
 nexed (with which said Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. this 
 Deponent hath for several years last past been personally ac- 
 auainted). and each of them duly sign and Seal and as their 
 several and respective acts and Deeds deliver the said hereunto 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 259 
 
 annexed paper Instrument in Writing or Deed Poll, or Com- 
 mission, and thereupon Ferdinando John Paris, of Surrey sireet, 
 in the Strand, in the said Parish of Saint Clement Danes, 
 County of Middlesex and Kingdom of Great Britain. Gentle- 
 man, together with this Deponent, respectively subscribed their 
 several names at the foot of the said annexed Paper Instrument 
 in Writing or Deed Poll or Commission, as Witnesses to the 
 Signing. Sealing and Delivery of the same by the said Thomas 
 Penn and Richard Penn and that the name Thomas Penn unio 
 the same annexed Paper Instrument in Writing or Deed l^ol! 
 or Commission, set and subscribed as the name of one of the 
 Two Partys executing the same, in such manner as the same 
 now appears thereto, was and is of the Proper Handwriting of 
 the before named Thomas Penn. and that the name Richard 
 Penn. thereunto set and subscribed, as the name of the other 
 of the two partys executing the same, in such manner as the 
 same now appears thereto, was and is of the proper hand 
 Writing of the before named Richard Penn, AND that the 
 Hame Ferd. John Paris, thereunto set and subscribed as the 
 name of one of the Two Witnesses attesting the Signing. Seal- 
 ing and Delivery of the same by the said Thomas Penn & 
 Richard Penn, in such manner as the same now appears there- 
 to, was & is of the proper iiand Writing of the before named 
 Ferd. John Paris, & was so thereunto set & subscribed in this 
 Deponent's presence, & that the name Robert Gwyn thereunto 
 set and subscribed as the name of the other of the Two wit- 
 nesses attesting the Signing. Sealing & Delivery of the same 
 by the said Thomas Penn and Richard Penn in such manner 
 as the same now appears thereto was and is of the Proper Hand 
 Writing of this Deponent, Rob't Gwj-n. 
 
 Sworn the 29th day of Augu.=t. 1759. before me. 
 
 RICHARD GLYN, Mayor. 
 
 ANNEXED: 
 
 TO ALL to whom these Presents shall come, I. Sir Richard 
 Glyn. Knight, Lord Mayor of the City of London, do hereby 
 certify that on the Day of the Date hereof personally came 
 and appeared before me. Robert Gwyn. of Arundel Street, in the 
 Strand, in the Parish of Saint Clement Danes. County of Mid- 
 dlesex and Kingdom of Great Britain. Gentleman, being a per- 
 son w^ell known and worthy of good credit and did by solemn 
 oath, which he took upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty 
 God. solemnly declare, testify and depose to be true the several 
 Matters & things contained in the affidavit hereunto annexed. 
 
260 FROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 IN FAITH & Testimony whereof I the said Lord Mayor, have 
 Caused the Seal of the office of Mayor of the said City of Lon- 
 don to be hereunto put and affixed. & the Paper Instrument in 
 Writing or Deed Poll or Commission mentioned in the said af- 
 fidavit to be also hereunto annexed. Dated in London, the 
 Twenty ninth Day of August, in the Thirty-third year of the 
 Reign of our Sovereign Lord. George the Second, by the Grace 
 of God of Great Britain. France and Ireland King. Defender 
 of the Faith, and in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven 
 hundred and fifty-nine. 
 
 HODGES. 
 
 [Recorded ye ISth December. 1759. J 
 
 THOMAS FENX AND RICHARD PEXN, true and absolute 
 Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex on 
 Delaware, TO JAMES HAMILTON, Esq'r. Lieutenant Gover- 
 nor of the said Province and Countys, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, we have, at Sundry times heretofore given & 
 granted Powers and authorities to several Persons from time 
 to time to Do and execute all or many of the Acts. Matters and 
 Things which we now intend to give and grant unto you, NOW 
 KNOW YOU That we, the said Proprietarys HAVE and Each 
 of Us HATH revoked and determined and by these Presents 
 DO and each of Us DOTH revoke & determine all powers ana 
 authoritys whatsoever by us or either of us given and granted, 
 at any time before the Nineteenth day of this Present Month of 
 .Inly, unto William Denny. Richard Peters. Lynford Lardner 
 and Richard Hockley, Esquires, or unto any or either of them. 
 Jointly or severally, or unto any other Person or Persons what- 
 soever for the doing or Performing of any Act. Matter or Thing 
 whatsoever, hereinafter, by these Presents granted or commit- 
 ted to ycu. to do or Perform or for the conveying or granting 
 away of any of our Lands. Tenements or Hereditaments or for 
 the Licensing of any Ferrys within the said Province & 
 
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 Countys. or within any or either of the same, AND KNOW 
 YOU FURTHER that We, reposing special Trust and Confi- 
 dence in you. HAVE and each of us HATH given, granted and 
 Committed, and by these Presents DO, and each of us DOTH 
 give, grant and commit unto you. the said James Hamilton, full 
 Power and Authority by warrants which are to be issued by 
 our Secretary under the Seal of our Land office, of the said 
 Province, and by Letters Patent or other grants or Conveyances 
 to be also prepared by our Secretary, and to be passed under 
 the great Seal or any other Proper Seal of the said Province, 
 to grant out, sell and convey away to persons desirous to pur- 
 chase the same and to their Heirs and assigns, for ever the 
 Fee Simple and Inheritance of all. every or any our Manors 
 and Surveyed and reserved Tracts of Land within the Prov- 
 ince or any Part or Parts of the same. AND ALSO to Lease, 
 Demise and Grant in Fee, Farm or on Building Leases all, 
 every or any Part or Parts of the same at. for and under the 
 best and utmost Prices, considerations, yearly, sterling rents 
 and other Reservations, that may be obtained for the same, 
 SO AS you always reserve upon and out of each such grant, 
 Sale. Lease or Demise, Three-fifth parts of all Royal Mines 
 and one-fifth Part of all other Mines to be delivered at the 
 Pitt's mouth, free from all charges for digging and refining the 
 same, and all other Common and Usual reservations to the 
 Proprietarys for the Time being, AND SO AS all the Rents to 
 be reserved be made payable yearly and every year to us our 
 Heirs and Assigns, in Sterling money, or the value thereof at 
 the Times of Payment, according to the then Course of Ex- 
 change between the said Province and the City of London. 
 AND SO AS previous to every such Grant. Sale, Lease or De- 
 mise respectively, our Secretary for our Land affairs in the 
 said Province for the time being, together with our Receiver 
 General of the said Province, or first person named in the Com- 
 mission for the office of our Receiver General, in the said Prov- 
 ince for the time being, shall jointly certify to you that the 
 Purchase money to be pay'd and the Rents to be reserved on 
 each such grant, sale. Lease or Demise respectively, are the 
 true and full value of the same, and that such purchase money 
 for the same has been then, already, actually pay'd down in 
 hand to our Receiver General, or to our Commissioners for the 
 office of Receiver General for our Use. before the time of their 
 issuing such Certificate, or else, in case such purchase money, 
 or any part thereof, shall not have been pay'd down in hand, 
 Then such Certificate shall express that good Land Security for 
 
262 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Payment of such Purchase money or of the Residue then re- 
 maining unpaid of such purchase money with lawful interest 
 for the same, to our Use, hath been already g'iven and taken, or 
 shall be given and taken before or at the time of the delivering 
 over each such grant. Sale, Lease or Demise to the respective 
 Tenant, Lessee or Grantee of the same, ALL "WHICH grants, 
 Sales, Leases and Demises by you to be made, pursuant to the 
 Powers and Authorities hereby granted to you, shall be duely 
 recorded in the Proper office for recording of Deeds in the 
 City of Philadelphia, and when so made and recorded shall be 
 deemed good and valid in Law. AND we do hereby give and 
 grant unto you power and authority for the Purposes herein 
 before expressed, or any of them, to make use of the Provincial 
 or any other seal or Seals of the said Province, as shall be 
 proper and requisite. AND what you shall lawfully do or 
 cause to be done in all or any the Premises or the Dependences 
 thereof by virtue and in Pursuance of these Presents. We and 
 each of Us. shall and will, at all Times, hold for him and effec- 
 tual and as such shall and will ratify the same under the 
 Conditions hereinbefore contained. IN WITNESS whereof we 
 have hereunto set our Hands and Seals, at Arms, this twenty- 
 first day of July, in the Thirty-third year of the Reign of our 
 Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of 
 Great Britain. France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, 
 and so forth, and in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven 
 hundred and fifty-nine. 
 
 THO'S PENN. [Seal.] 
 
 RICH'D PENN. [Seal.] 
 
 Signed, sealed and Delivered by the beforenamed Thomas 
 Penu and Richard Penn in the Presence of Us. 
 
 FERD. JOHN PARIS. 
 ROBERT GWYN. 
 
 ANNEXED: 
 
 ROBERT GWYN, of Arundell Street, in the Strand, in the 
 Parish of Saint Clement Danes. County of Middlesex, and 
 Kingdom of Great Britain. Gentleman, raaketh oath that he 
 was personally present as a witness and did see and hear 
 Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, the Persons named & de- 
 scribed in the Paper. Instrument in Writing or Deed Poll, or 
 Commission bearing date the T^venty-first day of July lasi 
 past hereunto annexed (witli which said Thomas Penn and 
 Richard Penn this Deponent hath for several years last paii 
 been personally acquainted), and each of them duly sign and 
 
PROVIXCIAL CUMMISSI' >-\"S. 1:03 
 
 seal, and as their several and respective acts and Deeds de- 
 liver the said hereunto annexed Paper, Instrument in Writing 
 or Deed Poll or Commission, AND thereupon. Ferdinando John 
 Paris, of Surrey Street, in ilie Strand, in the said Parish of 
 Saint Clement Danes. County of Middlesex and Kingdom of 
 Great Britain, Gentleman, together with this Deponant. re- 
 spectively subscribed their several names at the Foot of the 
 said Annexed Paper. Instrument in Writing or Deed Poll or 
 Commission, as W'itnesses to the signing. Sealing and Delivery 
 of the same by the said Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, AND 
 that the name Thomas Penn unto the same annexed Paper In- 
 strument in Writing or Deed Poll or Commission set and sub- 
 scribed as the name of one of the Two Partys executing the 
 same in such mannei- as the same now appears thereto was. 
 and is of the Proper Hand W-riting of the before named Thomas 
 Penn, AND that the name Richard Penn thereunto set and 
 subscribed as the name of the other of the Two Partys exe- 
 cuting the same in such manner as the same now appear.* 
 thereto, was, and is of the Proper Hand Writing of the before 
 named Richard Penn, AND that the name Ferd. John Paris 
 thereunto set and subscribed as the name of one of the Two 
 Witnesses attesting the signing, sealing and delivery of the 
 same by the said Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. in such 
 manner as the same now appears thereto, was and is of the 
 projier Hand Writing of the before named Ferdinando John 
 Paris and was so thereunto set and subscribed in this Depon- 
 ent's Presence, and that the name Robert Gwyn thereunto set 
 and subscribed as the name of the other of the two witnesses 
 attesting the signing, sealing and Delivery of the same by the 
 said Thomas Penn and Richard Penn in such manner as the 
 same now appears thereto, was and is of the proiier Hand 
 Writing of this Deponent. 
 
 ROBERT GWYN. 
 
 Swcrn the 29th Day of August. 1759. before me. 
 
 R. GLYN. Mayor. 
 
 ANNEXED: 
 
 TO ALL to whom these Presents shall come. I. sir Richard 
 Glyn. Knight I^rd Mayor of the City of London, do hereby 
 certify that en the day of the date hereof personally came and 
 appeared before me Robert Gwyn. of Arundell Street, in the 
 Strand, in the Parish of Saint Clement Danes. County of Mid- 
 dlesex, and Kingdom of Great Britain. Gentleman, being a 
 person well known and worthy of good Credit and did. by sol- 
 
264 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 emn cath, which he took upon the Holy Evangelists of Al- 
 mighty God, solemnly declare, testify and depose to be true 
 the several matters and Things contained in the affidavit 
 hereunto annexed. IX FAITH and Testimony whereof I, the 
 said Lord Mayor, have caused the seal of the office of Mayor- 
 alty of the said City of London to be hereunto put and affixed, 
 and the Paper Instrument, in writing or Deed Poll or Com- 
 mission mentioned in the said affidavit to be also hereunto an- 
 nexed. Dated in London, the Twenty Ninth day of August, in 
 the Thirty-third yeaf of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God King of Great Brit- 
 ain. France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, and in the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine. 
 
 HODGES. [L. S.] 
 
 (Recorded 2Sth December, 1759.] 
 
 A PROCLAMATION OCCASIONED BY PERSONS FOUND 
 -MURTHERED. 
 
 |L. S.J 
 
 BY THE HONOURABLE JAMES HAMILTON, ESQUIRE, 
 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF 
 OF THE PROVINCE AND COUNTIES OF NEW CASTLE. 
 KENT AND SUSSEX ON DELAWARE. 
 
 A PROCLAMATION. 
 
 VHEREAS. Information has been given to me that an In- 
 dian man and an Indian Boy were lately found murdered 
 within a few miles of the Town of Carlisle, in the County of 
 Cumberland, by Persons unknown, and an Indian woman and 
 Child cf the same family were missing and supposed likewise 
 to be killed. AND WHEREAS such horrid practices may, in 
 the present critical situation of affairs with the Indian nations, 
 be attended with the most grievous consequences to the inhabi- 
 tants by renewing all the dismal calamities of an Indian war, 
 T have therefore thought fit to issue this my proclamation 
 
PKOVIXCI-M. CUM.MISSIOXS. £65 
 
 hereby stricily requiring and enjoining all Judges. Justices?, 
 Sheriffs. Officers, civil and military, and all other his majesty's 
 Liege subjects within this Province, to make diligent search 
 & enquiry after the authors, perpetrators, abettors and accom- 
 plices of the said murthers, and for their encouragement 1 
 do hereby offer and promise the reward of one hundred Pounds 
 for each and every person who shall be discovered, appre- 
 hended and convicted of the aforesaid murthers. or of being in 
 any wise aiding, assisting or abetting the same. AND 
 WHEREAS, it is of the utmost consequence that a good un- 
 derstanding and friendly intercourse should be cultivated and 
 preserved, and the Treaties of Peace and Friendship lately 
 concluded between his Majesty's subjects and the several In- 
 dian Naticns be inviolably observed. I do hereby further 
 strictly enjoin and require all his majesty's subjects within 
 this government to avoid all quarrels and contentions with any 
 Indians, who either do reside or are passing through this Prov- 
 ince and earnestly recommend it. as a Measure highly conduc- 
 ive to the safety & Peace thereof, to Treat all the Indians with 
 civility and Brotherly kindness. 
 
 Given under my hand and the great seal of the said Prov- 
 ince, at Philadelphia, this Twenty-first day of February, in 
 the Thirty-third year of his Majesty's reign, and in the year 
 of our Lx)rd one Thousand seven hundred and sixty. 
 
 .lAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 By His Honour's Command. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS, Secretary. 
 
 GOD SAVE THE KING. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. ESQUIRE. TO BE SECRETARY AND 
 CLERK OF YE PROVINCE. &C. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true & 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. TO Richard Petei-s of the City of Philadelphia, 
 GREETING: 
 
266 PKOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Probity, skill. 
 Fidelity and Integrity, KNOW that we tiave nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said Richard Peters, to be Secre- 
 tary and Clerk of the Council for the Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Dela- 
 ware, giving and hereby granting unto you. the said Richard 
 Peters full Power and Authority to execute and Perform the 
 said office of Secretary and Clerk of the Council aforesaid in 
 all their several parts and branches according to Law, TO 
 HOLD, EXERCISE AND ENJOY the said office of Secre- 
 tary and Clerk of the Council of the said Province & Counties, 
 together with all Fees. Profits, Perquisites, Emoluments anrl 
 Advantages lawfully appertaining unto the said offices or 
 which at any time heretofore have been usually taken or known 
 by Law to appertain unto the same. AND for the better 
 discharge of ycur said Trust you shall herewith receive all the 
 Minutes, Records and other Papers belonging unto the Coun- 
 cil which at any time before this date have come into the 
 hands of our Lieutenant Governor, together with an exact In- 
 ventory of the same, for which you are to grant your receipt 
 and likewise enter into a bond of Three hundred Pounds Pen- 
 alty, conditioned that the Minutes of the Council and other 
 Papers contained in the said Inventory shall be by you safely 
 kept and forthwith coming unto us, our order, or unto the 
 order of the Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and 
 Counties for the Time being (accidents by Fire and other such 
 like casualties only excepted), hereby declaring that this, our 
 Commission to you shall be and remain in full force from the 
 date hereof until our Pleasure shall be further made known in 
 the Premises and no longer. IN TESTIMONY whereof we 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 "WITNESS. William Denny, Esquire. Lieutenant Governor 
 and Commander in Chief of the said Province and Counties, 
 who. l)y virtue of certain Powers & authorities to him for this 
 purpose (inter alia) granted by us. hath hereunto set his Hand, 
 this Twenty-Sixth day of January, in the Thirty-first year 
 of the Reign oi our Sovereign Lord George the Second over 
 Great Britain. France and Ireland King. Defender of the 
 Faith and so forth. Anno Domini, one Thousand Seven hundred 
 and fifty-eight. 
 
 WILLIAM DENNY. [L. S.l 
 
 [Recorded 2l5t March. 1760.] 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 267 
 
 WILLIAM ALLEN, FOR CHIEF JUSTICE. &C. 
 
 GEORGE ihe Second, by the Grace of God of Great Bricaiu. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so fortli, 
 TO William Allen, of the City of Philadelphia, in our Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that in pursuance of an Act of General Assemuiy of 
 our said Province of Pennsylvania, passed in this present year 
 of our Reign, entituled a Supplement to an Act for establish- 
 ing courts of Judicature in this Province. WE HAVE consti- 
 tuted and appointed and by these Presents DO Constitute and 
 appoint you. the said William Allen. Chief Justice of our 
 Supreme Court, to be holden for our said Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania, requiring you to do therein that which of Right and ac- 
 cording to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province 
 ought to be done, TO HOLD, EXERCISE AND ENJOY the 
 said office of Chief Justice of our supreme Court, as long as you 
 shall well behave yourself therein. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 we have Caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton, Esquire, by our Royal appro- 
 bation Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief or our 
 said Province of Pennsylvania and of the Counties of New- 
 Castle. Kent and Sussex on Delaware under the Honourable 
 Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true & absolute 
 Proprietaries of the said Province and Counties. At Philadel- 
 phia, the Eighth day of April, in the year of our Lord one 
 Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, and in the Thirty-third 
 year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [Seal.] 
 
 10th April. 1760. I do hereby certify that the within named 
 William Allen. Esquire, did this day take and subscribe the 
 Oaths and Declaration required by Law. and likewise took an 
 Oath for the faithful discharge of His duty before me. by vir- 
 tue of a Dedemus from the Honourable the Governor. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. 
 
 [Recorded ye 18th April. 1760.] 
 
268 PROVINCIAL COMMIFSIONS. 
 
 LAWREN'CE GROWDOX FOR TO BE ONE OF YE JUDGES 
 OF SUPREME COURT. 
 
 G-EORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Gi'eat Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of tiie Faitli. and so forth, 
 To Lawrence Growdon, of the County of Bucks, in our Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that in Pursuance of an Act of General Assembly of 
 cur Province of Pennsylvania Passed in this Present year of 
 our Reign, entituled a Supplement to an act for establishing 
 Courts of Judicature in this Province. WE HAVE constituted 
 and appointed and DO by these presents Constitute and appoint 
 you, the said Lawrence Growdon one of the Judges of our 
 Supreme Court, to be holden for our said Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania, requiring you to do therein that which of Right and ac- 
 cording to the Laws of Great Britain & of our said Province 
 ought to be done, TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said oflBce 
 of one of our Judges of our Supreme Court as long as you shall 
 well behave yourself therein. IX TESTIMONY whereof we 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton. Esquire, by our Royal appro- 
 bation. Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our 
 Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware, under the Honourable Thomas Penn 
 and Richard Penn, Esquires, True and absolute Proprietaries 
 of the said Province and Counties. At Philadelphia, the ninth 
 day of April, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hun- 
 died and Sixty, and in the Thirty Third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. |L. S.l 
 
 llth April, 1760. I do certify that I this day administered to 
 the within named Lawrence Growdon. Esquire, the affirmations 
 required by Law, which he subscribed and likewise the affirma- 
 tion for the faithful discharge of his duty under iais Commis- 
 sion, by virtue of a Dedemus from the Governor. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. 
 
 [Recorded ye ISth April. 1700. | 
 
% 
 
 PROVINCIAL C0:MMISSI0XS. I'ljJ 
 
 WILLIAM COLEMAN. FOR SUPREME JUDGE. 
 
 GEORGE the Second, b.v the Grace of God of Great Brii:iir.. 
 France & Ireland King, Defender cf the Faith, and so forth, 
 To William Coleman, of the Cit.v of Philadelphia, in our Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, in Pursuance of an Act of General Assembly 
 of our said Province of Pennsylvania, passed in this Present 
 year of our Reign, entituled a Supplement to an Act for es- 
 tablishing Courts of Judicature in this Province. WE HAVE 
 constituted and appointed and do by these Presents Consti- 
 tute and appoint you, the said William Coleman one of the 
 Judges of our Supreme Court, to be holden for our said Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, requiring you to do therein that which 
 of Right, according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our 
 said Province ought to be done. TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy 
 the said office of one of our Judges of our Supreme Court, as 
 long as you shall well behave yourself therein. IN TESTI- 
 :\IONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said Prov- 
 ince to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Esquire, by our Royal approba- 
 tion Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said 
 Province of Pennsylvania and of the Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, under the Honourable Thomas 
 Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and absolute pro- 
 prietaries of the said Province and Counties. At Philadelphia, 
 the Tenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one Thousand 
 Seven hundred and Sixty, and the Thirty-third year of our 
 Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.' 
 
 10th April. 1760. I do certify that the within named Wil- 
 liam Coleman. Esquire, took and subscribed the Qualifications 
 prescribed by Law and also took an affirmation for the faithful 
 discharge of his duty by virtue of a Dedimus from the Hon- 
 ourable Governor. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. 
 
 [Recorded ye ISth April. 17G0.] 
 
270 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WILLIAM ALLEX AND OTHERS. OYER AND TERMINER 
 AND GAOL DELIVERY. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God King of Great 
 Britain. France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, and so 
 forth. TO WILLIAM ALLEN, LAWRENCE GROWDON and 
 WILLIAM COLEjNIAN, Esquires, our Justices of our Supreme 
 Court of our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW YE That we have assigned you, our Justices, to en- 
 quire by the Oaths and affirmations respectively of honest and 
 lawful men of the respective Counties of the said Province 
 and every of them, and by other Ways, Manners and Means 
 which ycu shall better understand, or can do as well within 
 Liberties as without, by whom the Truth of the Matter may 
 be the better known, of all Treasons, Murders and such other 
 Crimes as are or shall by the Laws of the said Province be 
 made Capital or Felonies of Death, and the accessories thereof 
 within the said respective Counties & every of them as well 
 within Liberties as without, by whomsoever or howsoever 
 had, done, perpetrated or Committed, and by whom, to whom, 
 when, how and in what manner and of other Articles and 
 Circumstances in any manner Concerning the Premises and 
 every of them, and to hear and determine the said Treasons, 
 Murders and other the Premises, according to Law. and upon 
 Conviction of any Person or Persons. Judgment and Sentence 
 to pronouce & give, and execution thereupon to award. AND 
 WE have also assigned and appointed you, the said William 
 Allen, Lawrence Growdon and William Coleman, Esquires, 
 and each of you Justices our Peace in the said Province to 
 keep and all laws and Statutes made for the good of our Peace 
 and the conservation of the same to keep, and cause to be 
 kept, and all Persons offending against those Laws and Stat- 
 utes within the Province aforesaid, to chastise and Punish, as 
 Justices of the Peace of the respective Counties of the said 
 Province may or Can do. and to deliver the gaols of the re- 
 spective Counties of our said Province, and every of them, of 
 the Prisoners, in the same being, and therefore we command 
 vou, that at Certain days appointed by the Laws of our said 
 Province for that Purpose, and such other days as you or any 
 TWO of you shall consider of you meet together at the Court 
 House? of the said respective Counties to deliver the said 
 Gaols, and make diligent enquiry of and upon the Premises, 
 
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 and hear and determine all and singular the same Premises, 
 and 10 do and accomplish those things in form aforesaid, doing 
 therein that which to Justice, according to Law, appertains, 
 saving to us the Americaments and other Things to Us thereof 
 belonging, FOR WHICH END WE have Commanded the 
 Sherifls of the respective Counties within our said Province, 
 that at certain days which you or any Two of you shall make 
 known to them, to cause to come there before you, or any Two 
 of you, all the Prisoners of the said gaols, and their attach- 
 ments, as also so many and such Honest and Lawful men of 
 their Bailywicks as well within Liberties as without, by whom 
 the Truth of the matter may be better known and enquired of. 
 IX TESTIMONY whereof we have caused these Letters to be 
 made Patents. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Esquire, by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and 
 Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware. At 
 Philadelphia, the Tenth day of April, in the year of our Lord 
 one Thousand seven hundred and sixty, and the Thirty-third 
 year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 I do hereby certify that the three Justices within named 
 respectively took and subscribed the Qualifications required by 
 Law. and also the Qualification for the Faithful discharge of 
 their Duty, by virtue of a Dedimus from the Honourable the 
 Governor. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. 
 
 11th April, 1760. 
 
 [Recorded ye 19th April. 1760.] 
 
 JOSEPH THORNTON. SHERIFF OF BUCKS COUNTY 
 
 [L. S.l 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland. King. Defender of the Faith & so forth, 
 
272 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 TO JOSEPH THORNTON, of the County of Bucks, in the Pro- 
 vince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW ttiat reposing special trust and confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, WE have nominated, constituted 
 and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, constitute 
 and appoint you, the said Joseph Thornton, to be Sheriff of the 
 said County of Berks within our said Province, hereby com- 
 mitting the said County of Bucks with the appurtenances and 
 our Peace within the same, to your care and defence, authoriz- 
 ing and Commanding you, the said Joseph Thornton, to do and 
 perform all the several Acts and Things in the said Coanty of 
 Bucks that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong. 
 To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, 
 Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing, or thereunto of Right appertaining, until 
 your term therein, according to the Constitution of our said 
 Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Gcverncr and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Third day of 
 October, Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in the Thirty-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 lAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th October, 1760.] 
 
 W^RIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOSEPH THORNTON, SHERIFF 
 OF BUCKS COUNTY. 
 
 TL. S.l 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland. King, Defender of the Faith & so forth, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 273 
 
 TO all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Bucks, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto Joseph Thornton, Esquire, the 
 office of the said County. To hold until the expiration of a 
 certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well behave 
 himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large appears. 
 We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and Command you 
 and all and every of you, that to the said Joseph Thornton you 
 be aiding and assisting in all Things that to the office of Sheriff 
 for the said county do or may in any wise belong lawfully. IX 
 TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires. True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of th? said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties; of New Castle. Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the third day of 
 October. Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in the Thirty-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th October. 1760.] 
 
 JOHN MOORE. SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY. 
 
 fL. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland. King. Defender of the Faith & so forth. 
 TO JOHN MOORE, of the County of Northampton, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that. Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability. We have nominated, constituted 
 and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, constitute 
 and appoint you. the said John Moore, to be Sheriff of the said 
 County of Northampton, within our said Province, hereby 
 lS-9-3d Ser. 
 
274 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 committing tlie said County of Northampton, with the appur- 
 tenances and our Peace within the same to your Care and de- 
 fence, Authorizing and Commanding you, the said John Moore, 
 to do and perform all the several Acts and Things in the said 
 County of Northampton that to the office of Sheriff, according 
 to the Laws of Great Britain & of our said Province do or 
 may in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the 
 said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments 
 and Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto 
 of Right appertaining, until your Term therein, according to 
 the constitution of our said Province shall of Course expire, 
 you behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN TES- 
 TIMONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and '.he Counties Oi New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in the Thirty-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HA.MILTOX. 
 
 I Recorded ye 4th October. ITGo.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN MOORE. SHERIFF OF 
 NORTHAMPTON COUNTY. 
 
 fL. S.] 
 
 n FORGE ;::e Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland. King, Defender of the Faith & so forth, 
 TO all Judges. Justices.' Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoeve:- within the County of 
 Northampton, in our Pi'ovince of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, We have granted unto John Moore. Esquire, the of- 
 fice of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMIteSIONS. 275 
 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these presents, require and Com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you, that to the said John 
 Moore you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Peun and Richard Penn, Esquires, True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and the Counties of New Castle. Kent, 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in the Thirtv-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th October. 1760.] 
 
 WILLIAM SMITH, SHERIFF OF L.VNCASTER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Graco of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland. King. Defender of the Faith & so forth, 
 TO T^^LLIAM SMITH, of the County of Lancaster, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, we have nominated, constituted 
 and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, constitute 
 and appoint you the said William Smith to be Sheriff of the 
 said County of Lancaster, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said county, with the appurtenances, and our 
 Peace wnthin the same to your care and defence, authorizing 
 and commanding you. the said William Smith, to do and per- 
 form all the several acts and Things in the said County of 
 Lancaster that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws 
 of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise be- 
 
27G PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 long. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the 
 Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages from 
 thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of right appertaining, 
 until your term therein, according to the Constitution of our 
 said Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Pioviiice and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties ot New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one Tliousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in the Thirty-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th October, 1760.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO WILLIAM SMITH. SHERIFF OF 
 LANCASTER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S,] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland. King. Defender of the Faitli i: so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Lancaster, in our Pi'ovince of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto William Smith, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do therefore, by these Presents require and com- 
 mand you and all and every of you that to the said William 
 Smith you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 
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 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IX TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great seal of our said Province lo be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires. True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governc; and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and the Counties of New Castle. Kent, 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in the Twenty-third year of our Reign. 
 
 .lAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th October. 17G0.J 
 
 HENRY CHRIST. SHERIFF OF BERKS COUNTY, 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 CzEORGE thp Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland, King. Defender of the Faith & so forth. 
 TO HENRY CHRIST, of the County of Berks, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Henry Christ, to be SheriiT of 
 the said County of Berks, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County, with the appurtenances, and our 
 Peace within the same, to your Care and defence, authorizing 
 and Commanding you, the said Henry Christ, to do and per- 
 form all the several Acts and Things in the said County of 
 Berks that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong. 
 To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights. 
 Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing o:- thereunto of Right appertaining, until 
 your term therein, according to the Constitution of our said 
 Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 
27S PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the aaid Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant (3ove.-nor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October. Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in *-he Thirty-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded the 4th day of October. 1760.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO HENRY CHRIST. SHERIFF OF 
 BUCKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland. King, Defender of the Faith & so forth, 
 TO all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Berks, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith we have granted unto Henry Christ, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the expira- 
 tion of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large 
 appears. We do, therefore, by these presents require and 
 command you, & all and every of you, that to the said Henry 
 Christ you be aiding and assisting in all Things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires. True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 279 
 
 approbacion), Lieuteuaut ..Joverncr and Commander in Chief 
 ofihe said Province and the Counties ot New Castle Ken 
 and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and t,ixt> . 
 and in the Thnty-tonrth year ot ou. R.gt.^ ^^,,,,,^^0^, 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th Octobe:'. 1760.1 
 
 BENJAMIN- DAVIS. SHERIFF OF CHESTER COUNTV. 
 
 G-.ORGE tho Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britam, 
 Fr nee and Ireland. King. Defender of the Faith^ so for:h. 
 TO BENJAMIN DAVIS, of the County of Chester, m the Pro^ - 
 ince of Pennsvlvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence m yom 
 Loyalty Integrity and Ability. We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nommate. c > 
 stitute and appoint you. the said Benjamin Davis to be Sheriff 
 o the said Cotinty of Chester, within our said Province, hereby 
 Committing the said county, with the ^^PP"f-°^^;^- .,\"^^, ,^. 
 Peace within the same to your Care and defence authonzm 
 and commanding you. the said Bei^3amm Davis, to do and 
 perform all the several Acts and Things -^.^^^ said Coun^. 
 Chester that to the office of Sheriff, according t t^^ ^^ s ot 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do ^ a" ^is^ b Ion 
 TO hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, w.th ^H the R^ght^^ 
 Fees Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 fawulfy accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining unul 
 vou term therein, according to the Constitution our ad 
 
 province shall of Course expire, you ^^^^"^^ ^'^^''f ^.J t^'e 
 long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof we ha^_e 
 Caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto ar- 
 
 """"wiTNESS. James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 .10^. from Thomas P.nn and Richard Penn. ^-nuires True ar.d 
 absolute Proprietaries of the .aid Province and with our Ro>al 
 
280 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 approbatxou), Lieutenant Governor £.nd Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and the Countie? of New Castle, Kent, 
 and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the third day of 
 October, Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in the Thirty-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 6th day of October, 1760.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO BENJAMIN DAVIS, SHERIFF 
 CHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith & so forth, 
 TO all Judges, Justices. Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Chester, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, we have granted unto Benjamin Davis, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at large 
 appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and 
 Command you and all and every of you, that to the said Ben- 
 jamin Davis you be aiding and assisting in all Things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said County do or may dn any 
 wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the C-^unties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the third day of 
 October, Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in rhe Thirty-fourth yeaj- of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 6th October, 1760.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 2S1 
 
 PETER SHUGART, SHERIFF OF YORK COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 • xEoRGE ilie Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith ^ so fortn, 
 TO PETER SHUGART, of the County of York, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability. We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute & appoint you, the said Peter Shugart, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of York, within our said Province, hereby 
 Committing the said County of York, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your Care and Defence, au- 
 thorizing and Commanding you, the said Peter Shugart, to do 
 and perform all the several Acts and Things in the said 
 County of York that to the office of Sheriff, according to the 
 Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with 
 all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing of thereunto of right appertain- 
 ing, until your term therein, according to the Constitution of 
 our said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires. True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia the Sixth day of 
 October. Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in the Thirty-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES H.-^MILTON. 
 
 fRe.cordrl y- 0th October. 176'U] 
 
282 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO PETER SHUGART. SHERIFF 
 OF YORK COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland, King. Defender of the Faith ec so forth, 
 TO all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 York, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, We have granted unto Peter Shugart, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at large 
 appears. We do, therefore, by these presents, require and 
 Command you and all and every of you, that to the said Peter 
 Shugart you be aiding and assisting in all Things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires. True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Sixth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in the Thirty-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMFS HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 6th October. 1760.] 
 
 EZEKIEL SMITH. SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith &: so forth, 
 TO EZEKIEL SMITH, of the County of Cumberland, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 2S3 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents, nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Ezekiel Smith, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Cumberland, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Cumberland, with the 
 appurtenances, and our Peace within the same to your Care 
 and defence, authorizing and Commanding you, the said Eze- 
 kiel Smith, to do and perform all the several Acts and things 
 in the said County of Cumberland that to the office of Sheriff, 
 according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Prov- 
 ince do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the 
 said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments 
 and Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto 
 of right appertaining, until your term therein, according to 
 the Constitution of our said Province shall of course expire, 
 you behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IX 
 TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in the Thirty-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 9th October. 1760.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO EZEKIEL SMITH. SHERIFF OF 
 CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices. INIagistrates and other officers. Free- 
 
2Si 
 
 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Cumberland, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 WHEREAS by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have gi-anted unto Ezekiel Smith, Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expira- 
 tion of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require 
 & Command you and all and every of you, that to the said 
 Ezekiel Smith you be aiding and assisting in all things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any 
 wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, True and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and the Counties of New Castle, Kent, 
 and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty, 
 and in the Thirty-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 9th day of October. 1760.] 
 
 BOND AND CONDITION FRANCIS RAWLE AND OTHERS 
 TO JOHN FOTHERGILL AND OTHERS FOR THE PENN- 
 SYLVANIA LAND COMPANY. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We. FranciB 
 Rawle. of the City of Philadelphia, in the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania. Merchant; William Cooper. Shopkeeper: William 
 Fisher. Merchant. Benjamin Rawle. Merchant. Joshua Howell, 
 Merchant, and William Moore. Merchant, all of the said City 
 of Philadelphia, are held and firmly bound to John Fothergill, 
 of London, Doctor in Physick. Daniel Zachary, of London, 
 
PROVIXCiAL COMMISSIONS. 285 
 
 Gent.: Thomas How. of London, goldsmith; Devereaux Bow- 
 ley of London, Watchmaker: Luke Hinde, of London, Sta- 
 tioner; Richard How, Jacob Hagen, Silvanus Grove and Wil- 
 liam Heron, of London, Merchants, in Ten thousand Pounds of 
 good and lawful money of Great Britain, to be paid to the said 
 John Fothergill. Daniel Zachary. Thomas How, Devereaux 
 Bowley. Luke Hinde. Richard How. Jacob Hagan. Silvanus 
 Grove and William Heron or their certain attorneys, executors. 
 Administrators or assigns. For which Payment, to be well and 
 faithfully made, we do bind ourselves and each and every of 
 us, by himself for the whole and every part thereof, and the 
 Heirs, Executors & Administrators of us and each and every 
 of us. firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals, dated 
 this Second day of October, in the Thirty-fourth year of the 
 Reign of George the Second. King of Great Britain. &c.. and 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & Sixty. 
 
 WHEREAS, by an act of Parliament made and passed In 
 the Thirty-third year of the Present King (entituled an Act 
 for vesting certain estates in Pennsylvania. New Jersey and 
 Maryland, belonging to the Proprietors of a Partnership 
 commonly called THE PENNSYLVANIA LAND COMPANY, 
 in London, in trustees to be sold and for other purposes therein 
 mentioned). Several Lands. Tenements and Hereditaments in 
 the said several Provinces then remaining vested in Thomas 
 Hyam, Thomas Reynolds and the above named Thomas How, 
 the surviving Trustees for the said Partnership were settled 
 upon & vested in the above named John Fothergill. Daniel 
 Zachary. Thomas How. Devereaux Rowley. Luke Hinde. Rich- 
 ard How, Jacob Hagen, Silvanus Grove and William Heron, 
 their Heirs and Assigns for ever, UPON TRUST (amongst other 
 things), to cause a full abstract of the said act to be inserted 
 seven times at least in the Gazette usually printed & published 
 at Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania aforesaid, and likewise notice 
 that the said Lands, Tenements and Hereditaments not he- 
 fore contracted for with the above bounden Francis Rawle, 
 late agent of the said Partnership to be sold, are to be sold by 
 Publick Cant or Auction at the Respective Times and Place in 
 Philadelphia, as the Major part of the said Trustees or the 
 Survivors or Survivor of them, or the Heirs or Assigns of such 
 Survivor or their deputed Attorney or Attorneys in Pensilvania 
 should fix on and specify on in such Gazette, but not in less 
 space of time than six months from the first publishing of 
 such notice in the said Pensilvania Gazette, in parcells to the 
 Persons who will offer the most and best price for the same, 
 
286 PROVINCIAL COiMMI^SIOXS. 
 
 AND ALSO UPON FURTHER TRUST to take due care and 
 give proper Directions thai the said Lands, Tenements and 
 Hereditaments sliall be putt up to be sold by Publick cant or 
 Auction (ottier than and except such parts thereof as before 
 the passing the said Act were contracted for witla the said 
 Francis Rawle as aforesaid to be sold), in parcells in Philadel- 
 phia, at the Respective Times as in the Advertisement in such 
 Gazettes shall have been specified to such persons as shall 
 be willing to become purchasers thereof and bid the most 
 money and best price and prices that can be reasonably had or 
 got for the same respectively, and if any of the said Lands, 
 Tenements or Hereditaments shall not be sold at the Times 
 and Place in which the same shall have been so putt up to be 
 sold, then to cause the same to be in like manner from Time to 
 Time putt up to be sold by publick Cant or Auction to the best 
 Bidder or Bidders and Advertized in the said Newspapers as 
 aforesaid or some or one of them until all such Lands, Tene- 
 ments and Hereditaments shall be severally sold, AND UPON 
 FURTHER TRUST to convey in such manner as shall be 
 reasonably required all such Parcells of the said Lands, Tene- 
 ments and Hereditaments in Pennsilvania, New Jersey or 
 Maryland which before the Passing the said Act were by con- 
 tracts made by the said Francis Rawle in pursuance of the 
 Power delegated to him agreed to be sold by the respective 
 Persons there who had agreed to purchase the same, his, her 
 and their respective heirs and assigns on payment of the Pur- 
 chase money by him. her or them respectively agreed to be 
 paid for the same as the said Trustees or any five of them, or 
 the Survivors or Survivor of them, his Heirs or Assigns shall 
 direct. AND IT WAS THEREBY FURTHER ENACTED that 
 upon payment to the said Trustees the Survivors or Survivor 
 of them, or to the Heirs. Executors. Administrators or Assigns 
 fit such Survivor or to the Person or Persons in Pennsylvania 
 who shall be authorized as therein and hereinafter is men- 
 tioned of the money that shall be agreed to be paid for the 
 Purchase of any part of the said Premises they the said Trus- 
 tees or the Survivors or Survivor of them or the Heirs or As- 
 signs of such survivor shall for that purpose, from Time to 
 Time depute, shall at the Costs of every such Purchaser or Pur- 
 chasers respectively convey in such manner and by such 
 proper Conveyances a.s shall he reasonably required, such part 
 of the said Premises as shall be so purchased l)y him. her or 
 them respectively unto and for the use of such Purchaser or 
 Purchasers, his. her and their respective Heirs and Assigns for 
 
PROvixciAL co:\missioxs. 2S7 
 
 eve;-, AND to the Inieiu that the said Premises may be sold to 
 the best advantage, it was thereby FURTHER ENACTED that 
 it shall and may be lawful for the said Trustees or Survivors 
 or Survivor of them or the Heirs or Assigns of such Survivor 
 by any Writing or Writings under their Hands and Seals to 
 depute or appoint any person or persons inhabiting or who 
 shall inhabit in the said Province of Pennsylvania as the said 
 Trustees or the Survivors or Survivor of them or the Heirs or 
 Assigns of such Survivors shall from time to time think fit to 
 sell by Public Cant or Auction and afterwards, in the Names 
 or name of the said Trustees or the Survivors or Survivor of 
 them to sign and seal and as their respective Acts and Deeds 
 to deliver any lawful and reasonable conveyances whatsoever 
 for Conveying and Assuring the Fee Simple and Inheritance of 
 all and every or any of the Lands. Tenements and Heredita- 
 ments thereby vested in the said Trustees, their Heirs and As- 
 signs, to be sold as aforesaid, and which shall be accordingly 
 sold, as by the said act is directed unto and to the Use of the 
 Purchaser and Purchasers thereof, his, her and their Heirs and 
 Assigns for ever, as by the Councill of such Purchaser or 
 Purchasers, his, her or their Heirs or Assigns, shall be reas- 
 onably advised, devised or required, AND IT WAS THEREBY 
 FURTHER ENACTED that the said Trustees and the Sur- 
 vivors and Survivor of them, (t the Heirs or Assigns of such 
 survivor shall & may at their or any of their or his free will 
 and Pleasure revoke and make void all and every such Deputa- 
 tion and Deputations, appointment and appointments, or any 
 of them, and make and execute any new or other Deputation 
 or Deputations, appointment or appointments to any other 
 Person or Persons residing, or who shall reside in Pennsyl- 
 vania to Act in and touching the Premises as shall be requisite. 
 & that whatsoever any Person or Persons in the said Province 
 of Pennsylvania who shall be deputed or appointed as aforesaid 
 shall agree for and lawfully do and execute in. about & con- 
 cerning the Premises under any such deputation or appoint- 
 ment, and during the Continuance thereof, and until the re- 
 vocation thereof shall be inrolled in the office of the master of 
 the Rolls in the said City of Philadelphia shall be as obligatory, 
 valid and effectual to all Intents and Purposes whatsoever as 
 if the same had been done and executed by the said Trus- 
 tees or the Survivors or Survivor of them, or the Heirs or As- 
 signs of such Survivor, with a Proviso that the said Trustees, 
 and the Survivors and Survivor of them, his Heirs or Assigns 
 shall take care t-hat sufficient security shall be given by every 
 
288 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Person and Persons who shall be deputed or appointed to act 
 as aforesaid for them or any of them, in Pennsylvania for the 
 due and faithful behaviour and acting in the Premises of every 
 Person and Persons who shall be deputed to act in Pennsylva- 
 nia under the authorities thereby given. AND also to return 
 or remitt to England by Bills of Exchange payable to the said 
 Trustees or any five of them, or the Survivor or Survivors of 
 them, his Heirs or Assigns, with all convenient speed after 
 the Receipt of any money by virtue of or under any such 
 deputation. All money which shall be received under any such 
 Deputation or appointment, and that no Person or Persons 
 shall act or be capable to act under any such Deputation or 
 appointment until he or they shall have first given such se- 
 curity to the satisfaction of the said Trustees or the Survivors 
 or Survivor of them, his Heirs or Assigns, & an enrollment of 
 every security bond shall be made in the said office of the Mas- 
 ter of the Rolls in the said City of Philadelphia, as in and by 
 the Act or the office copy thereof inrolled in the said office of 
 the Master of the Rolls, relation unto either of them being had 
 may more fully appear. AND WHEREAS, the said John Foth- 
 ergill, Daniel Zachery, Thomas How, Devereaux Bowley. Luke 
 Hind. Richard How. Jacob Hagen, Silvanus Grove and William 
 Heron, in Pursuance and execution of the Powers to them in 
 this behalf given and granted in and by the said in Part re- 
 cited Act did, by a Deed Poll or Instrument in Writing, under 
 their Hands and Seals, bearing date the Twelfth Day of June, 
 now last past jointly and severally nominate, depute and ap- 
 point Francis Rawle. now inhabiting in the said prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, to be their Attorney to sell by Cant or 
 auction & afterwards on Payment to him of the money which 
 shall be agreed to be Paid for the Purchase of any part of the 
 said Premises in the names of them, the said John Fothergill. 
 Daniel Zachary, Thomas How. Devereaux Bowley. Luke Hinde. 
 Richard How. Jacob Hagen, Silvanus Grove and William 
 Heron, or the Survivors or Survivor of them, to sign and sell 
 and as their respective Acts and Deeds to deliver any lawful 
 and reasonable conveyances whatsoever for conveying &. as- 
 suring the Fee Simple and Inheritance of all, every or any of 
 the Lands, Tenements and Hereditaments by the said act 
 vested in them, the said John Fothergill. Daniel Zachary. 
 Thomas How. Devereaux Bowley. Luke Hinde. Richard How. 
 Jacob Hagen. Silvanus Grove and W.illiam Heron, their Heirs 
 & assigns to be sold as aforesaid and which shall be according 
 sold as by the said act is directed unto and to the Use of the 
 Purchaser and Purchasers thereof his. her and their Heirs and 
 
PHOVIXCIAL COMMISSIG.VS. 2S9 
 
 Assigns for ever, As by ihe Couucill ot the said Purchaser or 
 Purchasers, his. her or their Heirs or Assigns shall be reas- 
 onably advised, devised or required, AND ALSO in the names 
 aforesaid to give good, sufficient and effectual discharges for 
 all and every or any sum or sums of money Avhich he, the said 
 Francis Rawle shall receive as and for the Consideration 
 money of or for all or any of the said Premises so bv him to 
 be sold, by virtue of the Authority thereby given to him \XD 
 generally to act, do and execute all and every such acts, mat- 
 ters, Deeds & Things as they the said John Fothergill. Daniel 
 Zachary, Thomas How, Devereaux Bowley, Luke Hinde. Rich- 
 ard How, Jacob Hageu. Silvanus Grove and William Heron or 
 the Survivors or Survivor of them can or may or could or 
 might lawfully act. do or execute, if personallv present. AND 
 the said John Fothergill. Daniel Zachary, Thomas How, Dever- 
 eaux Bowley, Luke Hinde. Richard How, Jacob Hagen. Sil- 
 vanus Grove and William Heron did thereby give and gram 
 unto the said Francis Rawle their full and w^hole Power in and 
 Concerning the Premises thereby ratifying and confirming all 
 & whatsoever the said Francis Rawle should lawfullv act. do 
 or execute in or about the same. As in and by the said Deed 
 Poll or Instrument in writing, relation being thereunto had 
 more fully appear. 
 
 NOW. THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that ii 
 the said Francis Rawle shall & do in all Things duely & faiiii- 
 fully behave and act in the Execution and Performance of the 
 Powers vested in him by virtue of the said in Part Recited 
 Deed, Poll or Instrument in Writing, AND also from Time to 
 Time duely and faithfully return or remit to England by gooa 
 Bills of Exchange payable to the said John Fothei'gill. Daniel 
 Zachary. Thomas How. Devereaux Bowley. Luke Hinde. Rich- 
 ard How, Jacob Hagen. Silvanus Grove and William Heron, or 
 any Five of them, or the Survivors or Survivor of them, his 
 Heirs or Assigns, with all Convenient speed after the Receipt 
 of any sum or sums of money by virtue of or under such Depu- 
 tation or appointment aforesaid. All money which he shall 
 receive under such deputation or appointment. AND also 
 from Time to Time, and at all Times hereafter, make 
 and keep fair and regular entries of all and every 
 his Receipts. Dealings and Transactions in or about 
 the Premises in one or more proper Books, to be by him 
 procured for that purpose. AND also, from Time to Time by all 
 Convenient opportunities send & transmit fair and true copies 
 of all such entries to the said John Fothergill. Daniel Zachary. 
 
 19-9-3d Ser 
 
290 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Thomas How, Devereaus Bowley, Luke Hdnde, Richard How, 
 Jacob Hagan, Silvanus Grove and William Heron or some of 
 them or to the Person or Persons in London whom they or 
 any Five or more of them, or the Survivors or Survivor of them 
 shall direct him, the said Francis Rawle to correspond with. 
 And also in all things duly and faithfully follow, comply with, 
 execute and obey all and every such lawfull and reasonable 
 orders. Directions & Instructions touching the Premises as he 
 shall from Time to Time receive from the said John Fothergill, 
 Daniel Zachary, Thomas How, Devereaux Bowley, Luke Hinde, 
 Richard How, Jacob Hagen, Silvanus Grove & William Heron, 
 or any five or more of them, or the Survivors or Survivor of 
 them, THEN this Present obligation & one other obligation of 
 the same Tenor and Date herewith (these being Duplicates or 
 two obligations with the Conditions thereof added or sub- 
 joined of the same Tenor), to be null, void and of no effect or 
 els" to remain, continue and be in full Force and Virtue in 
 the Law. 
 
 BENJAMIN RAWLE, fSeal.] 
 JOSHUA HOWELL, [Seal.] 
 W'M MOORE. [Seal.] 
 
 FRANCIS R.\WLE, [Seal.] 
 W'M COOPER, [Seal,] 
 
 WILLUM FISHER, [Seal,] 
 
 SEALED and DELIVERED in the Presence of Us, 
 
 JNO. LADD HOWELL, 
 SAMUEL RHOADES. Jun'r. 
 
 The Fourth Day of November, in the year of our Lord one 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty, before me, Samuel Mifflin, 
 Esquire, one of the Justices of the Peace for the City and 
 County of Philadelphia, Personally appeared Francis Rawle, 
 William Cooper, William Fisher. Benjamin Rawle. Joshua 
 Howell and William Moore, in the foregoing obligation here- 
 unto annexed named, and acknowledged the same obligation 
 and the condit'.on thereunto added or annexed to be their 
 Joint and Several Act or Acts & Deed and desired that the 
 same as such may be recorded, 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof I. the said Samuel Mifflin, have here- 
 unto set my Hand and Seal the Day and year above written. 
 
 SAMUEL MIFFLIN. [Seal,] 
 
 {Recorded ye l4th November, 1760.1 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMlSSi(j.\6. 291 
 
 SUPERSEDEAS TO SAMUEL WHARTON. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE Lhe Third, by the Grace of God of Great BrUaiu 
 France aud Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth' 
 TO SAMUEL WHARTON, of the County of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Gentleman, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Commission bearing Date the twentieth 
 Day of October, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven 
 hundred and fifty-nine, under the Great Seal of the said Prov- 
 ince, you. the said Samuel Wharton, were assigned and ap- 
 pointed by our late Royal Grandfather. George the Second of 
 Great Britain, &c.. King, to be one of the Judges of the County 
 Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia, as 
 in and by the same Commission (reference thereto being nad) 
 more at large appears. NEVERTHELESS. Know you. that for 
 Certain Causes specially moving us, It is our pleasure that vou 
 the said Samuel Wharton, shall no longer hold, exercise or 
 enjoy the said office of one of the Judges of the said County 
 Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia, 
 AND we do hereby strictly command and enjoin you. the said 
 Samuel Wharton that from further acting in the said office or 
 exercising or executing or intermeddling in any of the Powers 
 or Authoritys granted or expressed in the said Commission 
 incident or appertaining to the said office, you entirely super- 
 sede, desist and forbear as you will answer the Contrary at 
 your Peril, the said Commission or anything therein Contained 
 to the Contrary notwithstanding. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of the said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton, Esquire, by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and Counties of 
 New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware, and with our Royal 
 approbatio: Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province and Counties aforesaid. At Philadelphia, the 
 Twenry ?t>vpnth day of February, in the year of our Lord one 
 Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one. & in the first year 
 of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 fReoorded ye 2nd March, 1761.] 
 
292 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 SUPERSEDEAS TO ROWLAND EVANS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 Prance and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, «fc so forth, 
 TO ROWLAND EVANS, of the County of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Gentleman, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Commission bearing Date the twentieth 
 Day of October, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven 
 hundred and fifty-nine, under the Great Seal of the said Prov- 
 ince you, the said Rowland Evans, were assigned and ap- 
 pointed by our late Royal Grandfather, George the Second of 
 Great Britain, &c., King, to be one of the Judges of the County 
 Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia, as 
 in and by the same Commission (reference thereto being had) 
 more fully appears. NEVERTHELESS, Know you that for 
 Certain Causes specially moving us. It is our pleasure that you, 
 the said Rowland Evans shall no longer hold, exercise or 
 enjoy the said office of one of the Judges of the said County 
 Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia, 
 AND we do hereby strictly command and enjoin you. the said 
 Rowland Evans, that from further acting in the said office or 
 exercising or executing or intermeddling in any of the Powers 
 or Authoritys granted or expressed in the said Commission 
 incident or appertaining to the said office, you entirely super- 
 sede, desist and forbear as you will answer the Contrary at 
 your Peril, the said Commission or anything therein Contained 
 to the Contrary notwithstanding. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of the said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Esquire, by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and Counties of 
 New Castle. Kent and Sussex on Delaware, and with our Royal 
 a;>prnhation Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province and Counties aforesaid. At Philadelphia, the 
 Twenty-seventh day of February, in the year of our Lord one 
 Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one. &: in the first year 
 of our Reign. 
 
 ja:\ies ha:\iilton. 
 
 I Recorded ye 2nd March. 1761.1 
 
PROVIN'CIAI. COMMISSIONS. 293 
 
 SUPERSEDEAS TO JOHN POTTS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britaiu, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth, 
 TO JOHN POTTS, of the County of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Gentleman, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Commission bearing Date the twentieth 
 Day of October, in the year of otir Lord one Thousand Seven 
 hundred and fifty-nine, under the Great Seal of the said Prov- 
 ince, you, the said John Potts, were assigned and ap- 
 pointed by our late Royal Grandfather, George the Second of 
 Great Britain, &;c.. King, to be one of the Judges of the County 
 Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia, as 
 in and by the same Commission (reference thereto being had) 
 more fully appears. NEVERTHELESS. Know you that for 
 Certain Causes specially moving us, It is our pleasure that you, 
 the said John Potts, shall n'^ longer hold, exercise or 
 enjoy the said office of one of the Judges of the said County 
 Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia, 
 AND we do hereby strictly command and enjoin you, the said 
 John Potts that from further acting in the said office or 
 exercising or executing or intermeddling in any of the Powers 
 or Authoritys granted or expressed in the said Commission or 
 incident or appertaining to the said office, you entirely super- 
 sede, desist and forbear as you will answer the Contrary at 
 your Peril, the said Commission or anything therein Contained 
 to the Contrary notwithstanding. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of the said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Esquire, by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and Counties of 
 New Castle. Kent and Sussex on Delaware, and with our Royal 
 approbation Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province and Counties aforesaid. At Philadelphia, the 
 Twenty-seventh day of February, in the year of our Lord one 
 ThGUsan:! Seven hundred and Sixty-one, & in the first year 
 of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 2nd March. 1761.] 
 
294 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 SUPERSEDEAS TO THOMAS YORKE. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Fa.ith. & so forth, 
 TO THOMAS YORKE, of the County of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Gentleman, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Commission bearing Date the twentieth 
 Day of October, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven 
 hundred and fifty-nine, under the Great Seal of the said Prov- 
 ince you, the said Thomas Yorke, were assigned and ap- 
 pointed by our late Royal Grandfather, George the Second of 
 Great Britain, &c.. King, to be one of the Judges of the County 
 Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia, as 
 in and by the same Commission (reference thereto being had) 
 more fully appears. NEVERTHELESS, Know you that for 
 Certain Causes specially moving us, It is our pleasure that you, 
 the said Thomas Yorke, shall no longer hold, exercise or 
 enjoy the said office of one of the Judges of the said County 
 Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia, 
 AND we do hereby strictly command and enjoin you, the said 
 Thomas Yorke, that from further acting in the said office or 
 exercising or executing or intermeddling in any of the Powers 
 or Authoritys granted or expressed in the said Commission 
 incident or appertaining to the said office, you entirely super- 
 sede, desist and forbear as you will answer the Contrary at 
 your Peril, the said Commission or anything therein Contained 
 to the Contrary notwithstanding. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of the said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton, Esquire, by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 aosohite Proprietaries of the said Province and Counties of 
 New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware, and with our Royal 
 approbation Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province and Counties aforesaid. At Philadelphia, the 
 T*wenty- seventh day of February, in the year of our Lord one 
 Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one. & in the first year 
 of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HA^HLTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 2nd March. 1761.] f 
 
PROVINXIAL COMMir.SIOXS. 
 
 SUPERSEDEAS TO JOHN HUGHES. 
 
 IL. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, A: so forth, 
 TO JOHN HUGHES, of the County of Philadelphia, in Uie 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Gentleman, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Commission bearing Date the twentieth 
 Day of October, in the year ot our Lord one Thousand Sever 
 hundred and fifty-nine, under the Great Seal of the said Prov- 
 ince you, the said John Hughes, were assigned and ap- 
 pointed by our late Royal Grandfather, George the Second of 
 Great Britain, &c.. King, to be one of the Judges of the County 
 Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia, as 
 in and by the same Commission (reference thereto being had) 
 more fully appears. NEVERTHEIiESS, Know you that for 
 Certain Causes specially moving us, It is our pleasure that you. 
 the said John Hughes, shall no longer hold, exercise or 
 enjoy the said office of one of the Judges of the said County 
 Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia. 
 AND we do hereby strictly command and enjoin you, the said 
 John Hughes, that from further acting in the said office or 
 exercising or executing or intermeddling in any of the Powers 
 or Authoritys granted or expressed in the said Commission or 
 incident or appertaining to the said office, you entirely super- 
 sede, desist and forbear as you will answer the Contrary at 
 your Peril, the said Commission or anything therein Contained 
 to the Contrary notwithstanding. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of the said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton, Esquire, by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and Counties of 
 New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware, and with our Royal 
 approbation Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Pvovirce and Courlie? aforesaid. At Philadelphia, the 
 Twenty- sf-venth day of February, in the year of our Lord one 
 Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one. & in the first year 
 of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES ha:\iilton. 
 
 [■Recorded ye 2nri March. 1761.] 
 
296 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 PROCLAMATION OCCASIONED BY PEOPLE'S SETTLING 
 IN THE BACK PARTS OF THIS PROVINCE. 
 
 Pennsylvania, ss: 
 
 By the Honourable James Hamilton. Esquire, Lieutenant 
 Governor and Commander in Chief of the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent & Sussex on Dela- 
 ware. 
 
 A PROCLAMATION. 
 
 WHEREAS, Divers Persons, the natural born subjects of his 
 Majesty, belonging to some of our Neighbouring Colonies have 
 lately come into this Province, and without any license or 
 grant from the Honourable Proprietaries or Authority from 
 the Government have presumed in a Body to possess them- 
 selves of and settle upon a large tract of Land within this 
 Province not yet purchased from the Indians, near Cushietunck 
 on the River Delaware, and in the upper parts of Northamp- 
 ton county, & are endeavoring to persuade and inveigle many 
 of the Inhabitants of this and the neighboring provinces to 
 Confederate & join with them in their illegal and dangerous 
 designs, & to assist in settling and holding the said Lands by 
 strong hand, AND WHEREAS, the Delaware Chief Tedyuscung 
 hath made every earnest and formal Complaint & remon- 
 strance to me against the said Practices, insisting that the In- 
 truders should be immediately removed by the government to 
 the w^hich they belonged or by me and declared if this was not 
 done the Indians would come and remove them by Force and 
 do themselves Justice with which ho desired they might be 
 made acquainted beforehand that they might not pretend igno- 
 rance, which has been since accordingly done by my order. 
 WHEREFORE as well to assert the Just Rights of the Proprie- 
 taries of this Province to the said Lands and to preserve the 
 Peace & Friendship which is now so happily restored & sub- 
 sisting between us and the Indians and prevent the terrible 
 Consequences that must necessarily arise by their carrying 
 into execution their Threats of removing by force the Intrud- 
 ers on the said Lands, as also to warn and prevent any of the 
 Inhabitants of this Province from being unwarily drawn in to 
 Join the said Intruders in their intended Design of making set- 
 tlements in the said Indian Country, I HAVE Judged it proper 
 bv and with the advice of the Council to Issue this Procla- 
 
PROVINCIAL 'JO.MMISSIOXS. 297 
 
 mation, hereby requiring and enjoining in his Majesty's name 
 all and every Person and Persons already sealed or residing on 
 the said Lands immediately to depart and remove away from 
 the same, AND DO hereby forbid all his Majesty's subjects of 
 this or any other Province or Ck)lony on any pretence whatso- 
 ever to intrude upon, settle or possess any of the said Land or 
 any other the Lands within the limits of this Province not yet 
 purchased of the Indians, as they will answer the contrary at 
 their peril and on pain of being prosecuted with the Utmost 
 Rigour of the Law. AND I do hereby also strictly charge, en- 
 join and require all Sheriffs. Magistrates, Peace officers and all 
 other his Majesty's Liege People within this Province to exert 
 themselves & use their utmost endeavours to prosecute & 
 bring to Justice & condign punishment all offenders in the 
 Premises. 
 
 GIVEN under my hand and the Great Seal of the said Prov- 
 ince, at Philadelphia, the Twentieth day of February, in the 
 year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one 
 and in the first year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George 
 the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France & 
 Ireland, King. Defender of the Faith & so forth. 
 
 JA:\rES HAMILTON. 
 
 By his Honour's Command, 
 
 RICHARD PETERS, Secretary. 
 
 GOD SAVE THE KING. 
 
 [Recorded ye 3d March. 1761.] 
 
 JAMES HUMPHREYS FOR CLERK OF YE ORPHAN'S 
 COURT. 
 
 THE HONOURABLE JAMES HAMILTON. Esquire, Lieu- 
 tenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the Province of 
 Pennsylvania & Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex upon 
 Delaware. TO JAMES HUMPHREYS, of the City of Philadel- 
 phia. Gentleman, GREETING: 
 
298 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS 
 
 Reposing special Trust & Confidence in your Loyalty, Pru- 
 dence and Ability, KNOW that I liave constituted and appoint- 
 ed, and do by tbese Presents Constitute & appoint you the said 
 James Humphreys to be Clerk or Register of the Orphan's 
 Court for the City and County of Philadelphia, TO HAVE, 
 hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, in all the Parts and 
 Branches thereof, and to receive and take all Fees, Profits, 
 Perquisites and Advantages to the same in any wise belonging 
 until my further Pleasure shall be known therein. 
 
 GIVEN under my hand and the Great Seal of the said Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia, the twenty-Second day 
 of February, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hun- 
 dred and Sixty-one, & in the First year of the Reign of our 
 Sovereign Lord George the Third over Great Britain, France 
 and Ireland King. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 22nd June. 17G1.] 
 
 JAMES HUMPHREYS FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.' 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 Frarr-e and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 TO JAMES HUMPHREYS, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, In- 
 tegrity and Ability. KNOW that we have assigned you one of 
 our Justices our Peace within the City and County of Philadel- 
 phia aforesaid to keep, and all Laws & statutes made for ye 
 good of our Peace and for ye conservation of ye same, to keep 
 and cause to be kept, and to chastise and punish all persons of- 
 fending against the Laws & Statutes within the said City and 
 County, as the Law doth or shall direct, giving hereby & 
 granting unto you. the said James Humphreys full power & 
 authority to execute and perform all the several acts and 
 Things which any Justice our Peace in the City and County 
 aforesaid to keep by the general Commission assigned law- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMI«?SIOX5. 299 
 
 fully can, may or ought lo do as fully and amply as if your 
 name had amongst other the Justices in the said general Com- 
 mission nominated, been particularly invested and expressed. 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the great seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province & with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and sixty-one. and in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 I Recorded ye 22nd June. 17G1.] 
 
 JAMES HUMPHREYS FOR NOTARY AND TABELLIOX 
 PUBLIC. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth, 
 TO JAMES HUMPHREYS, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Gentleman, GREETING: 
 
 We, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Fidelity, 
 Loyalty, Knowledge and Ability, have and by these Presents 
 do make, constitute, commissionate and appoint you, the said 
 James Humphreys, to be a Notary & Tabellion Publick within 
 the said Province, and do grant you full power to keep a Regis- 
 ter for that Purpose and do and perform all and every act and 
 acts. Thing and Things necessary or accustomed to be done in 
 and about the execution of the said office of notary and Tabel- 
 lion Publick, To have. Take «6; receive all Fees, Perquisites, 
 Profits. Advantages and emoluments from the said office aris- 
 
300 I'ROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 ing or thereunto of Right belonging and to hold & enjoy the 
 same office during our Pleasure. IN TESTIMONY whereof we 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the Province aforesaid and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent 
 & Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the twenty-second day 
 of February, in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hun- 
 dred and sixty-one. and in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 22nd June, 1761.] 
 
 SAMUEL MORRIS, FOR SHERIFF. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 TO SAMUEL MORRIS, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Samuel Morris, to be Sheriff 
 of the said City and County of Philadelphia, within our said 
 Province, hereby committing the said City and County, with 
 the appurtenances, and our Peace within the same, to your care 
 and defence, authorizing «S: commanding you. the said Samuel 
 Morris, to do and perform all the several Acts & things in the 
 said City and County that to the office of Sheriff, according to 
 the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office with 
 all the Rights. Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments & advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right apper- 
 taining, until your term therein, according to the Constitution 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 301 
 
 of our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving your- 
 self well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the third day of October, 
 Anno Domini One Thousand seven hundred and sixty, and in 
 the thirty-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 4th 8'ber, 1760. 
 
 I do certify that the within named Samuel Morris did this 
 day take and subscribe the affirmations & Declarations re- 
 quired by Law to qualify him to the execution of the Sheriff's 
 office, the same being administered by me. in virtue of a 
 Dedimus from the Hon'ble Governor. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. 
 
 [Recorded ye 22nd June, 17G1.] 
 
 X. B. — Sam'I Morris gave no Bond this year filed in my office. 
 
 C. B. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO SAMUEL MORRIS. 
 
 IL. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices. :Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the City and 
 County of Philadelphia, in onr Province of Pennsylvania. 
 GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commis.vlon. bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto Samuel Morris. Esq'r. the office 
 
302 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 of Sheriff of the said City and County, to hold until the expi- 
 ration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said commission at 
 large appears. We do. therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and Command you, and all and every of you that to the said 
 Samuel Morris you be aiding and assisting in all things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said City and County do or may 
 in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries and with our Royal approbation). 
 Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the said 
 Province and the Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex on 
 Delaware, At Philadelphia, the third day of October, Anno 
 Domini, one thousand seven hundred and sixvy, and in the 
 thirty-fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 23d June. 1761.] 
 
 PEACE AND GAOL DELIVERY TO WILLIAM ALLEN AND 
 OTHERS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth, 
 TO William Allen. Lawrence Growden and William Coleman. 
 Esquires, our Justices of our Supreme Court of our Province of 
 Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW YE that We have assigned you our Justices to en- 
 quire by the oaths and affirmations respectively of honest and 
 lawful men of the respective counties of the said Province and 
 every of them, and by other ways and manners and means 
 which you shall better understand or can do as well within 
 Liberties as without, by whom the Truth of the matte- may be 
 the better known of all Treasons. Murders and such other 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISyiOXS. S03 
 
 Crimes as are or shall by the Laws of the said Province be 
 made Capital or Felonies of Death and the accessories thereof 
 within the said respective counties and every of them as well 
 within Liberties as without by whomsoever or howsoever 
 had done, perpetrated or Committed and by whom, to whom, 
 v.-hen. how and in what manner and of other articles & cir- 
 cumstances in any manner concerning the Premises and every 
 of them; and to hear and determine the said Treasons, Murders 
 and other the Premises, according to Law, and upon Convic- 
 tion of any Person or Persons judgment and sentence to 
 pronounce and give and execution thereupon to award 
 and we have also assigned and appointed you, the 
 said William Allen. Lawrence Growdon and William 
 Coleman, and each of you Justices our Peace in the 
 said Province to Keep and all Laws and Statutes made for 
 the good our Peace and the Conservation of the same to keep 
 and cause to be kept and all persons offending against those 
 Laws and Statutes within the Province aforesaid to chastise 
 and punish as Justices of the Peace of the respective Counties 
 of the said Province, and every of them, of the prisoners in the 
 same being, and therefore we command you that at Certain 
 Days appointed by the Laws of our said Province for that pur- 
 pose, and such other Days as you or any two of you shall con- 
 sider of you meet together at the Court Houses of the said 
 respective Counties to deliver the said gaols and make diligent 
 enquiry of and upon the premises and hear and determine all 
 and singular the same premises and to do and accomplish those 
 things in form aforesaid, doing therein that which to justice, 
 according to Law appertains. Saving to us the Amerciaments 
 & other things to Us belonging. For which end we have com- 
 manded the Sheriffs of the Respective Counties within our said 
 Province that at certain days, which you or any two of you 
 shall make known to them to cause to come there before you 
 or any two of you all the prisoners of the said gaols and their 
 attachments, as also so many and such honest and lawful men 
 of t*ieir Bailiwicks as well within Liberties as without by whom 
 the truth of the matter may be the better known and enquirpd 
 of. IX TESTIMONY whereof we have caused these Letters to 
 be made Patents. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esq'rs. true and ab- 
 solute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 anprcbation). Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and 
 Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex on Delaware. A: 
 Philadelphia, the twenty-first day of March, in the year of our 
 
304 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Lord one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty-one, and in th? 
 first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 23d June, 1761.] 
 
 WILLL\M ALLEN, FOR CHIEF JUSTICE. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace o-; God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 TO WILLIAM ALLEN, of the city of Philadelphia, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special trust and confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, we have assigned and appointed 
 and do by these Presents assign and appoint you, the said Wil- 
 liam Allen, Esquire, Chief Justice of our supreme Court, To be 
 holden for our said Province of Pennsylvania, requiring you to 
 do therein that which of Right, and according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province ought to be done, until 
 our further Pleasure shall therein be made known. IN 
 TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto aflBxed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Esq'r, by our royal approbation 
 Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania and of the Counties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware, under the Honourable Thomas Penn 
 and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and absolute Proprietaries 
 of the said Province and Counties. At Philadelphia, the twen- 
 tieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven 
 hundred and sixtj'-one. and in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.] 
 
 ENDORSEMENT: 
 
 23rd March. 17G1. I do Certify that the within named Wil- 
 liam Allen. Esquire, took the Oaths and other Qualifications 
 and made and subscribed the Declaration prescribed by Law 
 and likewise took the Oath for the faithful discharge of his 
 
PRUVIXCIAL CUM.MlSSlONij. 'Ao 
 
 duty as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and one of tne 
 Judges of the Court of Oyer and Terminer for the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, before me, by virtue of a Dedimus Potestatem. 
 (Sec directed to me by the Honourable, the Governor. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. 
 
 I Recorded ye 23rd June. 17G1.] 
 
 WILLIAM COLEMAN FOR ONE OF THE JUDGES OF YE 
 SUPREME COURT. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 1 i;iiice and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. <fc so forth. 
 TO WILLIAM COLEMAX, of the City of Philadelpaia. in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special trust and confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability We have assigned and appointed 
 and do by these Presents assign and appoint you, the said 
 William Coleman, Esquire, to be one of the Justices of our Su- 
 preme Court, to be held for our said Province, requiring you 
 to do therein that which of Right and according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province ought to be done, until 
 our further Pleasure shall be made known therein. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof We have caused these Letters to be made Pat- 
 ents. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by Virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the twen- 
 tieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one Thousand 
 Seven hundred and sixty-one. and in the first year of our 
 Reign. 
 
 JAMES HA^IILTON. [L. S.l 
 
 2n-9-3d Ser. 
 
306 PROVINCIAL COMMISSION;:;. 
 
 23rd March, 1761. I do certify that the within named Wil- 
 liam Coleman. Esq'r, took and subscribed the affirmations and 
 declarations prescribed by Law and also an affirmation for the 
 Faithful discharge of his Duty as one of the Judges of the Su- 
 preme Court and of the Court of Oyer and Terminer for the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, by virtue of a Dedimus Potestatem 
 directed to me by the Honourable the Governor. 
 
 RICHARD PETERS. 
 
 [Recorded ye 23rd June. 1761.] 
 
 WILLIAM PETERS, FOR SECRETARY OF THE LAND 
 OFFICE. 
 
 THOMAS FENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware. TO WILLIAM PETERS, of the City of Philadel- 
 phia. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that we, reposing special trust and confidence in 
 ycur Prudence, Integrity and Ability, have nominated, con- 
 stituted and appointed. & do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said William Peters, to be the Sec- 
 retary of cur Land office for the said Province and Counties, 
 and to prepare all warrants. Patents and Deeds for Granting 
 Lands and Ferrys and other Purposes which have usually been 
 done by the Proprietary Secretary and do hereby give and 
 grant unto you. the said William Peters all Fees. Perquisites 
 and AdTantages lawfully belonging to the said office and do 
 hereby authorize and require you to take into your custody 
 the seal of the said office, and all Deeds, writings. Books. Mini- 
 ments and Instrtiments belonging to Us. or to the said office, 
 and the same safely and securely to keep and preserve, and 
 generally to do. execute and perform all other matters and 
 Things for our Service. Security and Interest which to the said 
 office hath belonged and Customarily been done, executed and 
 performed by your predecessor in the same. TO HOLD the 
 
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 said office of Secretary as aioresaid, with all the Fees. Per- 
 quisites and Advantages thereunto belonging lor. during and 
 until our Pleasure shall be further declared herein. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Es<iuire. Lieutenant Governor 
 of the said Province and Counties, who. by virtue of Certain 
 Powers and authorities to him for this purpose (inter alia) 
 granted by the said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand 
 and Caused the Great Seal of the said Province to be here- 
 unto affixed. At Philadelphia, this Second day of April, in the 
 year of our Ix)rd one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one, 
 and the first year of the Reign of King George the Third over 
 Great Britain, &c., and the forty-third year of the said Pro- 
 prietaries Government. 
 
 .JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 11th .July. 1701.] 
 
 JOHN FAIRLAMB. FOR SHERIFF OF CHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 TO JOHN FAIRLAMB, of the County of Chester, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Fairlamb, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Chester., within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Chester, with the ap- 
 purtenances, and our Peace within the same, to your care and 
 defence, authorizing and commanding you, the said John Fair- 
 lamb, to do and perform all the several acts and Things in the 
 said County of Chester that to the office of Sheriff, according 
 to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in 
 any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 with all the Rights. Fees, Perquisites. Emoluments and advan- 
 tages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right 
 
SOS PRC'VIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 appertaining, until your term therein, according to the Con- 
 stitution of our said Province shall of Course expire, you be- 
 having yourself v,e\l so long in the said office. IX TESTI- 
 MONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, & with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent & Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the Third day 
 of October. Anno Domini, one Thousand seven hundred and 
 sixtv-one. and in the flr.= t year of our Reign. 
 
 ,IAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 3rd October. 1761.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN FAIRLAMB. 
 
 IL, S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, & so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Chester, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith we have granted unto John Fairlamb. Esq'r, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration of 
 a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large ap- 
 pears. WE do, therefore, by these Presents, require and Com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you, that to the said John 
 Fairlamb you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 great seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 ^ WITNESS. James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 
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 absolute Proprietaries, and witii our Royal approbation), Lieu- 
 tenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the said Province 
 amd the Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex on Delaware. 
 At Philadelphia, the third day of October. Anno Domini one 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty-one. and in the first year of 
 our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 (Recorded ye 3rd October. ITOLJ 
 
 PROCLAMATION FOR CERTAIN SETTLERS ON THE BACK 
 PART OF THIS PROVINCE TO DEPART THENCE. 
 
 BY THE HONOURABLE JAMES HAMILTON, ESQUIRE, 
 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF 
 OF THE PROVINCE OF PENNSYLVANIA AND COUN- 
 TIES OF NEW CASTLE, KENT AND SUSSEX UPON DEL- 
 AWARE. 
 
 A PROCLAMATION. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 WHEREAS, divers persons, the natural born subjects of his 
 Majesty, belonging to some of our neighboring colonies, have 
 lately come into this Province and without any License or 
 grant from the Honourable Proprietaries or authority from 
 the government, have presumed in a Body to possess them- 
 selves of and settle upon a large tract of Land in this Prov- 
 ince not yet purchased from the Indians, near Cushiehunk. on 
 the river Delaware, and in the upper Parts of Northampton 
 county, and are endeavoring to persuade and inveigle many of 
 the Inhabitants of this and the neighboring provinces to con- 
 federate and join with them in their illegal and dangerous 
 Designs and to assist in settling and holding the said Lands 
 by strong hand. AND WHEREAS, the Delaware Chief Tedyu- 
 scung. hath made a very earnest and formal complaint and 
 Remonstrance to me against the said Practices, insisting that 
 the Intruders should be immediately removed by the govern- 
 
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 ment to which they belonged, or by me, and declared if this 
 was not done the Indian would come and remove them by 
 Force and do themselves Justice, with which he desired they 
 mig-ht be made acquainted beforehand that they might not 
 pretend Ignorance which has been since accordingly done by 
 my order. AND WHEREAS, since the making of the above 
 mentioned Complaint. Tedyuscung. the chief of the Six Nations 
 Indians who were present at the Treaty held at Easton. in the 
 month of August last. did. in the most earnest manner renew 
 the said complaint and Remonstrances and insist that this 
 Government should afford them its aid in obliging the said 
 Intruders to remove, affirming that the said Lands had never 
 yet been sold or were intended to be sold by them to any 
 person or persons whatsoever. Notwithstanding what the said 
 Intruders have said or may continue to say to the contrary, 
 and that if any Indian or Indians had taken upon them to sell 
 or dispose of the said Lands they had done it unknown to the 
 Six Nations, and had stolen them with a view to fill their 
 pockets with the money. WHEREFORE as well to assert the 
 Just Rights of the Proprietaries of this Province to the said 
 Lauds, and to preserve the Peace and Friendship which is now 
 so happily restored and subsisting between Us and the In- 
 dians and prevent the Terrible consequences that must neces- 
 sarily arise by their carrying into execution their Threats of 
 removing by Force the Intruders on the said Lands, as also 
 to warn and prevent any of the Inhabitants of this Province 
 from being unwarily drawn in to join the said Intruders in 
 their intended Design of making settlements in the said In- 
 dian country. I HAVE judged it proper by and with the ad- 
 vice of the Council to issue this my second Proclamation, 
 hereby strictly requiring & enjoining in his Majesty's name 
 all and every Person and Persons already settled or residing 
 on the said Lands immediately to depart and move away from 
 the same, AND DO hereby forbid all his Majesty's subjects of 
 this or any other Province, or Colony on any Pretence what- 
 soever to intrude upon, settle or possess any of the said Lands 
 or any other the Lands within the Limits of this Province not 
 yet purchased of the Indians, as they will answer the Contrary 
 at their peril, and on pain of being prosecuted with the utmost 
 Rigour of the Law. AND I do hereby also strictly charge, enjoin 
 and require all Sheriffs. Magistrates. Peace officers and all 
 other, his Majesty's Liege people within this Province to exert 
 themselves and use their utmost endeavors to prosecute and 
 bring to Justice and Condign Punishment all offenders in the 
 Premises. 
 
PROVIN'CIAL COMMISSIONS. c'.U 
 
 GIVEN under my hand and the Great Seal of the said Prov- 
 ince, at Philadelphia, the Sixteenth day of September, in the 
 year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and sixty-one. 
 and in the first year of our Sovereign Lord George the Third. 
 by the Grace of God of Great Britain. France and Ireland 
 King, Defender of the Faith, &c. 
 
 •lAMKS HAMILTON. 
 
 (Recorded ye 5th Octolier. 1701. J 
 
 JOSEPH THORNTON. FOR SHERIFF OF BUCKS COUNT Y 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forui. 
 TO JOSEPH THORNTON, of the County of Bucks, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said Joseph Thornton, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of Bucks, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Bucks, with the ap- 
 P'.u tenances, and our Peace within the same, to your care and 
 defence, authorizing .Tr" commanding you the said Jos^'pi; 
 Thornton to do and perform all the several Acts and Things 
 in the said County of Bi'cks that to the office of Sheriff, ac- 
 cording to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province 
 do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the sairi 
 office, with all the Rights. Fees, Perquisites. Emoluments & 
 advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 right appertaining, until your term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province shall of course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commi.-- 
 sion from Thomas Penr and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 
312 PP.OVIXCIAL C(JC\IMF SIOXS. 
 
 approbaticu), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one, and 
 in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th October, 17G1.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOSEPH THORNTON. SHERIFF, 
 BUCKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. 3.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Bucks, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Joseph Thornton, Esq'r, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at large 
 appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require & Com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you that to the said Joseph 
 Thornton you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise 
 belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our Said Pioviuce to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Pern and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and the Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one. and 
 ir. '.he first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye .5th October. 1761.] 
 
PROVINCIAL CO.MMISSIOXS. 3; 
 
 JOSEPH REDMAN. F^OR SHERIFF OF YE CITY AND 
 COUNTY OF rillLADELPHIA. 
 
 IL/S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain. 
 France and Irehind King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth 
 TO JOSEPH REDMAN, of the City and County of Philadelphia! 
 in the Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability. We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Joseph Redman, to be Sheriff 
 of the said City and County of Philadelphia, within our said 
 Province, hereby committing the said City and County, with 
 the appurtenances, and our Peace within the same, to your 
 care and defence, authorizing and commanding you, the said 
 Joseph Redman, to do and perform all the several Acts & 
 Things in the said City and County of Philadelphia that to the 
 office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain and of 
 our said Province do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise & 
 enjoy the said ofl^ce. with all the Rights. Fees, Perquisites, 
 Emoluments & advantages from thence lawfully accruing or 
 thereunto of Right appertaining, until your term therein, ac- 
 cording to the Constitution of our said Province shall of course 
 expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the said office. 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, At Philadelphia, the third day of October, 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one. and 
 in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th October. 1761.1 
 
314 PROVI^'CIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOSEPH REDMAN, SHERIFF 
 OF YE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the City and 
 County of Philadelphia, in our Province of Pennsylvania. 
 GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Joseph Redman, Esq'r, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said City and County. To hold until the 
 expiration of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, re- 
 quire and Command you, and all and every of you, that to the 
 said Joseph Redman you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said City and County do or 
 may in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the third day of October, 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one. and 
 in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5lh October. 1761. 
 
 JOHN HAY. SHERIFF OF LANCASTER COUNTY 
 
 [L. 3.1 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. SIO 
 
 TO JOHN HAY. of the County of Lancaster, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said .John Hay. to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Lancaster, within the said Province, hereby 
 committing the said county, with the appurtenances, and our 
 Peace within the same, to your care and defence, authorizing 
 and commanding you, the said John Hay. to do and perform all 
 the several acts and Things in the said County of Lancaster 
 that 10 the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great 
 Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong. TO 
 HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights. 
 Fees. Perquisites Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, until 
 your term therein, according to the Constitution of our said 
 Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 al).-;olniP Propi-ietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one. and 
 in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded the 6th October, 1761.1 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN HAY. 
 
 [L. S.l 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other oflTicers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Lancaster, in cur Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
''■'" PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 u-HEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 Herewith, we have granted unto John Hay, Esquire, the office 
 01 sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration of 
 a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. WE do. therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you. and all and every of you, that to the said John 
 Hay you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office 
 01 Sheriff for the said County do or may in anv wise belong 
 lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal^ of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Roval 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief" of 
 the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one, ana 
 in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 [Recorded ye 6th October. 17G1.] 
 
 HENRY CHREIST. SHERIFF OF BERKS COUNTY. 
 
 (L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the P\aith. & io forth. 
 TO HENRY CHREIST. of the County of Berks, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalry. Integrity and Ability. We have nominated, consti- 
 nued and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 .=titute and appoint you. the said Henry Chreist. to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Berks, within the said Province, hereby 
 committing the said county, with the appurtenances, and our 
 Peace within the same, to your Care and Defence, authorizing 
 and Commanding you. the said Henry Chreist. to do and per- 
 
PROVINCIAL CU.MMISSICXS. SH 
 
 form all the several acts and Things in the said Countv of 
 Berks that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong. 
 TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said ofhce. with all the 
 Rights. Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages from 
 thence lawfully accruing or thereunto oi' Right appertaining, 
 until your term therein, according to the Constitution of our 
 said Province shall of course expire, you behaving vouiself 
 well so long in the said office. IX TESTLMOXY whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITXESS. James HamiUon. Esquire (l)y virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of Xew Castle. Kp;h and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October. 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one. and 
 in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 TRecorded the Gth October. 1761, 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO HEXRV CHREIST. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain, 
 PYance and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Berks, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETIXG: 
 
 "U'HEREAS by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Henry Chreist, Esq'r. the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do. therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you. and all and every of you. that to the said Henrv 
 
318 PROVIXCIAI. COM-ilSSIOXS. 
 
 Chreist you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 cfRce of Sherifi: for ihe said Couaiy do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one, and 
 in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye (ith October, 17G1,J 
 
 JOHN JENNINGS, SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, 
 
 [L, S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 TO JOHN JENNINGS, of the County of Northampton, in the 
 Province of -Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, '-eposing .special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Jennings, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Northampton, within the said Province, 
 hereby committing the said county, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your care and defence, au- 
 thorizing and commanding you, the said John Jennings, to do 
 and perform all the several acts and Things in the said County 
 of Northampton that to the office of Sheriff, according to 
 the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong, TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said office, with 
 all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites. Emoluments & Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertain- 
 ing, until ycur term therein, according to the Constitution of 
 
FROVIXCIAL COMMISSION'S. ,ii9 
 
 our said Province sliall oi course expire, you behaving your- 
 self well so long in tiie said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of x\ew Castle, Kent and 
 ^^ussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one. and 
 in rhe first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES H A.MILTON 
 
 (Recorded the Cth October. 1761.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN JENNING: 
 
 [L. 5.1 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the. Faith. & so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of- 
 Northampton, in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith we have granted unto John Jennings. Esq'r, the office 
 of Sherifl: of the said County, TO HOLD until the expiration 
 cf a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large ap- 
 pears. We do. therefore, by these presents, require and Com- 
 mand you and all and every of you that to the said John Jen- 
 nings you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office 
 of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong 
 lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 picn from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 
320 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sii.s&ex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Ssven hundred and Sixty-one. and 
 in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 6th October. 1761.] 
 
 PETER SHUGART,. SHERIFF OF YORK COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth. 
 TO PETER SHL'GART, of the County of York, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, AVe have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Peter Shugart, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of York, within the said Province, hereby 
 committing the said county, with the appurtnances. and our 
 Peace within the same, to your Care and Defence, authoriz- 
 ing and Commanding you. the said Peter Shugart. to do and 
 perform the several Acts and Things in the said County of 
 York that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong. 
 TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the 
 Rights, Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages from 
 thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, 
 until your term therein, according to the Constitution of our 
 said Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof AVe 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, .lames Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietarie? of the said Province and with our Royal 
 
PRO\ixciAL cij-M.Missiu-\"jr. ;;2i 
 
 approbation). Lieutenam Governor & Commander in Ciuei of 
 tiie said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 ^I'ssex on Delaware. At Piiiladelphia, the fiftn day of October.. 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-orie. and 
 in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 (Recorded the Gth October. 17G1.J 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO PETER SHUGART. 
 
 [L. S.I 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by ti;e Grace of God. of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, t: so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other ofTiters. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County o: 
 York, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even dau- 
 herewith, We have granted unto Peter Shugart. Esq'r. the oi- 
 ffice of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at large 
 appear.^. We do. therefore, by these presents, require and 
 command you. and all and every of you that to the said Peter 
 Shugari you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and wit'.i our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief ot 
 the said Province and the Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Susrox on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October. 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one. and 
 in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON 
 
 [ Recorded ye Gth October, 1761.] 
 21-9-3d Ser. 
 
322 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 EZEKIEL SMITH, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, 6c so foj'th, 
 TO EZEKIEL SMITH, of the County of Cumberland, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING; 
 
 KNOW thdt. reposing special Tiust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said Ezekiel Smith, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Cumberland, within the said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your care and Defence, au- 
 thorizing and commanding you, the said Ezekiel Smith, to 
 do and perform all the several Acts and Things in the said 
 County of Cumberland that to the office of Sheriff, according 
 to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in 
 any wise belong. TO HOLD, exercise, and enjoy the said of- 
 fice, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites. Emoluments & 
 Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province shall of course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 mcny whereof we have caused the great seal of our said Prov- 
 ince to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the tenth day of October. 
 Anno Dcmini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-one. and 
 in the first year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded the 10th October. 1761.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COM-MKSSIOXS. 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO EZEKIEL SMITH. 
 
 323 
 
 fL. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, ot Great liruain 
 H-ance and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so f n ' 
 10 all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers F e e - 
 -en and all other Persons whatsoever within the Coun v f 
 
 WHFrTJ",'"" '^'■"■'"■^ '' Pennsylvania. GREETINC;: 
 he ewi^h w. H ' ' '"■'''" C°"^"^'«-«»- l^earing even da,e 
 IZ \ u I "^'""^'^ ""^^ ^^^'^'^l ^"^'tl^. Esq-'-- the of- 
 
 fice of .henff Of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 a certam term therein expressed, if so long he sh 11 we 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at lar^e 
 appears We do. therefore, by these presents, require am 
 cornman you. and all and every of you. that to the said Ez"- 
 kiel Smith you be aiding and assisting .in all things that to the 
 Office Of Sheriff for the said County do or may in anv wi e Z- 
 
 Gi^'a TelT'-^'f ^'^ ^^'^'''^^'' -^--^ - have caus^f t^e 
 Gieat seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed 
 
 «i. . l^: "^^°'^' Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Roval 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief ^ of 
 the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the tenth day of October 
 Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixtv-one and 
 in the first yeai' of our Reign. 
 
 •l.A.MES ha:\iilton. 
 (Recorded ye 10th October. 17G1.] 
 
 BOND. JOHN FAIRL.^MB, SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We. John Faiv- 
 lamb. Esq-r. Robert Pennell and William Pennell. Yeoman all 
 of Middleton. in the County of Chester, are held and firmlv 
 
224 PROYIXCiAL CO.MMiSSIONS. 
 
 bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Third by the Graoe 
 of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of 
 the Faith, & so forth, in the sum of six hundred pounds cair- 
 rent money of America, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord 
 the King, his Heirs or Successors, to which payment well and 
 truly to be made, we bind ourselves, each and every or any of 
 us for and in the whole, our. each & every or any of our 
 Heirs. Executors and Administrators, respectively, jointly and 
 severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, 
 dated the first day of October, in the first year of the Reign of 
 our said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one tho'i- 
 sand seven hundred and sixty-one. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Fairlamb. on the First Day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Chester for 
 the ensuing ^--^ar by the Freemen of the said County, accord- 
 ing to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth 
 year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled An Act regulating 
 Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain indenture 
 made or mentioned to be made between Philip Ford. Esq'r, Cor- 
 oner of the said County of Chester, of the one Part, and Jonas 
 Preston, Joseph Garrett, John Davis. William Swafter. Jno. 
 Jacobs and Samuel Haverd. Freeholders and Inhabitants of 
 the said County of Chester, of the other part. Relation being 
 therein! tn had appears. NOW. if the said John Fairlamb, by 
 himself or his lawful Deputy, shall and do well and Truly per- 
 form his duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when 
 thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the 
 Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for the due exe- 
 cution of his said office of Sheriff, then this present obligation 
 to be void and of none effect, or else to be and remain in full 
 Force and ^'irtue. to the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the 
 said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use. Intent 
 or Purpose whatsoeve:-. 
 
 JNO. FAIRLAMB. [Seal.] 
 ROB'T PEXNELL. [Seal.l 
 WILL'M PENNELL. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 THOMAS LUSK. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadeii)hia. the third Day of 
 October. ITGl. Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
% 
 
 PROVINCIAL LL«MMl?SIOXS. ^'25 
 
 BOND. JOSEPH THORNTON. SHERH-F. AND OTHERS TO 
 THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL -MEN by these Preseius that We. Joseph Thorn- 
 ton of Newtown, in the County of Bucks. Esq'r. William Buck- 
 man and David Twining, of the same place, Gentlemen, are 
 held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Third bv the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and 
 Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth, in the sum of 
 six hundred pounds current money of America, to be paid to 
 our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to 
 which pavment, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, 
 each and everv or any of us. for and in the whole, our. each 
 and everv or anv of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, 
 respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents. 
 Sealed with our Seals, Dated the fifth Day of October, in the 
 first vear of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and m the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-one. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden .Toseph Thornton, on the First day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of 
 Bucks for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, 
 according to an act of Assembly of this Province, passed m the 
 fourth vear of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled An Act lor 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture made or mentioned to be made between ^^ illiam 
 Buckman, Coroner of the said County of Bucks, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsvlvania. of the one Part, and William Yeardley, 
 William Pearson. Gysbert Bogart. George Fell, Wm. Atkinson 
 & Vnd-w Long. Freeholders of the said County of Bucks, of the 
 or> M- Part Relation being thereunto had appears. Now. it the 
 said .Joseph Thornton, by himself or his lawful Deputy, shall 
 and do well and Truly perform his duty and Trust in the said 
 office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly quali- 
 fied. according to the Tenor of the affirmation which he shall 
 make for the due execution of his said ofiice of Sheriff, then 
 this present obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to 
 be and remain in full force and virtue to the uses. Intents and 
 purposes in the said act mentioned and appointed, and to no 
 other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 .JOSEPH THORNTON, [^eal.l 
 AVM BUCKMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 DAVID TWINING. [Seal.l 
 
320 PROVIXCIAL CUM.MISSKJXS. 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acivnowledged at Pliiladelpliia. tlie tiftli day of 
 October. 1761, Before me. 
 
 W.M COLEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 BOND. JOSEPH REDMAN. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO TH.r 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We. Joseph Red- 
 man, of the City of Philadelphia, Esq'r, Thomas Bourne, of 
 Ablngton, in the County of Philadelphia, Gent., and John Red- 
 man, of the said City, Practitioner in Physick. are held and 
 firmly bound unto our sovereign Lord George the Third, by the 
 Grace of God of Great Britain. France and Ireland King. De- 
 fender of the Faith. & so forth, in the sum of Two thousand 
 pounds, current money of America, to be paid to our said Sov- 
 ereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to which pay- 
 ment, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, each and 
 every or any of us, for and in the whole, our, each and every or 
 any of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, respectively, 
 jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with 
 our seals, dated the fifth day of October, in the first year of 
 the Reign of our said Lord the King, and in the year of Our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-one. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that whereas 
 the above bounden Joseph Redman, on the First day of October, 
 Instant, was elected Sheriff for the said City and County of 
 Philadelphia, for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said 
 city and county, according to an Act of Assembly of this Prov- 
 ince, passed in the fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, en- 
 titnled An Act for Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coro- 
 nfr,5. as by a certain Indenture made or mentioned to be made 
 between Samuel. Morris. Esq"r. Sheriff of the said City and 
 County of Philadelphia, of the one Part, and Jacob Weaver. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. o27 
 
 Goaen Stranger, John Clemment, Peter Gerhart, Abraham 
 Wentz, Cornelius Conrad, Jacob Keiser, James Bartram. Joseph 
 Parker, Dan'l Rundle, Abra. Bickley & Joseph King, Gentle- 
 men, Freeholders of the said City and County of the other 
 Part. Relation being thereunto had appears. NOW, if the said 
 Joseph Redman, by himself, or his lawful Deputy, shall and do 
 well and Truly perform his duty and Trust in the said oftice of 
 Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, ac- 
 cording to the Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make 
 for the due execution of his said office of sheriff, then this pres- 
 ent obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be & re- 
 main in full force and Virtue to the Uses, Intents and pur- 
 poses in the said act mentioned and appointed, and to no other 
 Use, Intent or purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOSEPH REDMAN, [Seal.] 
 THO. BOURNE, [Seal.] 
 
 JOHN REDMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October. 1761, Before me. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 BOND. JOHN HAY, SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by thesePresents that we. John Hay. Esq'r. 
 of Derry Township, in the County of Lancaster, William Smith. 
 of the Borough of Lancaster. Gentleman, and Mathias Slough. 
 of the same place, Esquire, are held and firmly bound unto our 
 Sovereign Lord George the Third, by the Grace of God of Great 
 Britain. France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. Sz 
 so forth, in the sum of six hundred pounds current money of 
 America, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King. hi.s 
 Heirs or Successors, to which payment, well and truly to be 
 made, we bind ourselves, each and every or any of us. for and 
 
32S PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 in the whole, our, each & every or any of our Heirs. Execu- 
 tors and Administrators respectively, jointly and severally, 
 firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, dated the sixth 
 Day of October, in the first year of the Reign of our said Lord 
 the King, and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and sixty-one. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Hay, on the First day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster for 
 the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, according 
 to an act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth 
 year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled An Act for regulat- 
 ing Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain In- 
 denture made or mentioned to be made between Matthias 
 Slough, Coroner of the County of Lancaster, and Province of 
 Pennsylvania, of the one Part, and Josiah Scott, George Leon- 
 ard, Jacob Beyers, John Bartley, Moses Branton & Wm. Mont- 
 gomery, of the other Part, Relation being thereunto had ap- 
 pears. NOW, if the said John Hay, by himself or his lawful 
 Deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his duty and 
 Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said ofiice of 
 Sheriff, then this present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be and remain in full Force and Virtue, to 
 the Uses, Intents and purposes in the said Act mentioned and 
 appointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatso- 
 ever. 
 
 JOHN HAY, [Seal.] 
 
 WM SMITH, [Seal.] 
 
 MATHIAS SLOUGH. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the sixth Day of 
 
 October. 1761. Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMlJ^SIONS. irlD 
 
 BOND. HEXRY CHRIST. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We. Henry Christ, 
 Esq'r. of Reading, in the County of Berks, Frederick Weiser, 
 of Heidlebnrg, in tiie said County, and Thomas Lincoln, of 
 Reading aforesaid. Gentlemen, are held and firmly Bound unto 
 our Sovereign Lord George the Third, by the Grace of God of 
 Great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the 
 Faith. & so forth, in the sum of six hundred pounds current 
 money of America, to be paid to our said sovereign Lord the 
 King, his Heirs or successors, to which payment well and 
 truly to be made we bind ourselves, each and every or any of 
 us, for and in the whole, our each and every or any of our 
 Heirs, executors and administrators, respectively, jointly and 
 seyerally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals, 
 Dated the sixth day of October, in the first year of the Reign 
 of our said Lord the King and in the year of our Lord one 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty-one. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Henry Christ, on the First Dav of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Berks for the 
 ensuing year by the Freemen of the said county, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled An Act for Regulating 
 Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Indenture 
 made or mentioned to be made between George Hinton. r.he 
 Coroner of the County of Berks, in the Province of Pennsylva- 
 nia, of the one part, and .Joseph Boone. John Jones, Conrad 
 Been. Moses Starr. Jun'r. Enos Ellis. John Witman. (ieorge 
 Kerston, Adam Reiffel. George Shaffer, William Davis. Henry 
 Kittner and David Evans. Freeholders of the said County, duly 
 chosen inspectors to assist the Sheriff or other Proper officers 
 in the General election for the said County, of the other part, 
 Relation being thereunto had appears. NOW. if the said 
 Henry Christ, by himself or his lawful Deputy, shall and do 
 well and Truly perform his duty and Trust in the said office of 
 Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, ac- 
 cording to the Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for 
 the due execution of his said office of sheriff, then this present 
 obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be and re- 
 
33U PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 main in full Force and Virtue, to the Uses, Intents and pur- 
 poses in the said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no 
 other use. Intent or purpose whatsoever. 
 
 HENRY CHRIST. [Seal.] 
 
 FRED'K WEISER. [Seal.] 
 THO'S LINCOLN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the sixth Day of 
 October. 1761. Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 BOND. JOHN JENNINGS. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, John Jen- 
 nings, Esq'r, John Moore, of Easton, in the County of North- 
 ampton, and Peter Kechlein. of the same place. Gentlemen, 
 are held and firmly bound unto our sovereign Lord George the 
 Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland 
 King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth, in the sum of six hun- 
 dred pounds lawful money of America, to be paid to our said 
 Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, To which 
 payment, well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each 
 and every or any of us, for and in the whole, our, each and 
 every or any of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators re- 
 spectively, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. 
 Sealed with our seals. Dated the sixth Day of October, in the 
 first year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and in the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-one. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that W^HEREAS 
 the above bounden John Jennings, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Northampton, 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, accord- 
 ing to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth 
 
PROVINCIAL COM.MI^SIOXS. 331 
 
 year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled au Act for regulat- 
 ing elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as bv a Certain In- 
 denture bearing date the first Day of October Instant made ot 
 mentioned to be made between John Van Etten. Gent.. Coroner 
 of the County of Northampton, in the Province of Pennsylva- 
 nia, of the one part, and Philip Geisinger, James Keer. Thoma< 
 Hunsacker. George Knaws. Nicholas Best and George Klein 
 Freeholders of the said County, of the other part. NOW. if 
 the .said John Jennings, by himself or his lawful Deputy shall 
 and do well and Truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said 
 office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qual- 
 ified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation which he shall 
 make for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff. Then 
 this present obligation to be void and of none effect, or else 
 to be and remain in full force and virtue. To the Uses! Intents 
 and Purposes in the said act mentioned and appointed. & to no 
 other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN JENNINGS. [Seal.] 
 JOHN MOORE. [Seal.] 
 
 PETER KACHLEIN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEX. 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, tlie sixth Dav of 
 October, A'o D'i 1761. Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. ISeal.l 
 
 BOND, PETER SHUGART. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We. Peter Shu- 
 gart. of the Town of York. Esquire, and William Bennet. of 
 Warrington, in the County of York. Gentleman, are held and 
 firmly bound unto our sovereign Lord George the Third, by the 
 Grace of God of Great Britain. France and Ireland King. De- 
 fender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of six hundred 
 
332 PRO^'IXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 pounds lawful money of America, to be paid to our said Sover- 
 eign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, To which pay- 
 ment, well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each and 
 every or any of us. for and in the whole, our, each and every 
 or any of our Heirs. Executors and Administrators respectively, 
 jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with 
 our Seals. Dated the sixth Day of October, in the first year of 
 the Reign of our said Dord the King, and in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-one. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Peter Shugart, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of York for the 
 ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for regulating 
 Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a Certain Indenture 
 bearing date the Second day of October Instant, made or men- 
 tioned to be made between Hans Hamilton, and John Adlum, 
 Esquires, two of the persons officiating as Judges of the Elec- 
 tion for York County, for the Current year of the one part, 
 and Michael CroU. Henry Wireman, David Hunter. James 
 Moor, Charles Coulson and William Bennet, six of the electors 
 of the said County. NOW. if the said Peter Shugart. by him- 
 self or his lawful Deputy, shall and do well and truly perform 
 his Duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when there- 
 unto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor 
 of the affirmation which he shall make for the due Execution of 
 his said office of Sheriff, Then this present obligation to be void 
 and of none effect, or else to be and remain in full force and 
 virtue, to the Tses, Intents and Purposes in the said act men- 
 tioned and appointed, and to no other use. Intent or Purpos 
 whatsoever. 
 
 PETER SHUGART, [Seal.] 
 ZACH. SHUGART. [Seal.l 
 W'M BENNET. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of t" ■. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadeli)hia. the sixth Day of 
 October, A'o D'i ITtJl. Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
PROVIXCIAL COM.MISSION^. 
 
 HOXD. EZEKIEL SMITH AND OTHERS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We. Ezekiel Smith, 
 John Montgomery and William Spear, all of the County of Cum- 
 b'j'land and Province of Pennsylvania, Esquires, are held anti 
 firni'y bound unto his Majesty. King George the Third in the 
 sum o: six hundred pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania, to 
 h(- paid unto the said King George the Third, his Heirs and 
 Srt.c censors, for which payment, well and truly to be made, we 
 flo iund ourselves, our Heirs, Executors and Administrators 
 firuily by these Presents, Sealed with our Seals. Dated the fifth 
 Vi\ of October, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven 
 htindred and Sixty-one, and in the first year of the Reign of 
 liis ?aid Majesty over Great Britain, &c. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that if the above 
 bonnden Ezekiel Smith, Esq'r, being duly elected and chosen 
 b: a majority of votes of the Freeholders of Cumberland 
 Csunty at a Free and open election held at Carlisle, the first 
 of this Instant for the same County, to serve as high Sheriff for 
 th? same County of Cumberland for the ensuing year, shall 
 well & faithfully perform his duty and Trust in the said office 
 of Sheriff for the said County, according to the Tenor of the 
 oath or affirmation which he shall take or make in that case 
 foi the due execution of his office, that then and in such case 
 the above obligation to be void, else to be and remain in full 
 Force and Virtue. 
 
 EZEKIEL SMITH. [Seal.] 
 
 JOHN MONTGOMERY. [Seal.l 
 WILLIAM SPEAR. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of. 
 
 ERA'S WEST. 
 JAMES POLLOCK. 
 HERM'S ALRICK5. 
 
 THE lOth Day of October. 1761, Before me, William Allen. 
 Esq'r, Chief Justice of the Province of Pennsylvania, personally 
 appeared Ezekiel Smith, of the County of Cumberland, in the 
 said Province. Esq'r, and acknowledged the within written 
 obligation to be his Act and Deed, and desired that the same 
 may be Recorded as his Deed, ALSO at the same Time per- 
 son.illy appeared before me, the said Chief Justice. James Pol- 
 lock, of Carlisle, in the said County of Cumberland. Inn- 
 
334 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 holder, and upon his solemn oath, which he took upon the 
 Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, did declare and depose that 
 he did see the said Ezekiel Smith with John Montgomery and 
 William Spear, Seal and as their Deed, deliver the same obli- 
 gation, and that his, the said Joseph Pollock's name subscribed 
 to the same as one of the witnesses thereof is of his own Hand- 
 writing, and that he did see Francis West and Hermanus Al- 
 ricks also subscribe their names as the other Witnesses, and 
 this Deponent further saith that he doth verily believe that the 
 said John Montgomery and William Spear are each of them 
 worth the sum in the same obligation mentioned, their Debts 
 respectively paid, and that they, the said Montgomery and 
 Spear, are Inhabitants of the said County. IN WITNESS 
 whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal, the Day and 
 year abovesaid. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 BY THE HONOURABLE JAMES HAMILTON. ESQUIRE, 
 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF 
 OF THE PROVINCE OF PENNSYLVANIA AND COUNTIES 
 OF NEW CASTLE. KENT AND SUSSEX ON DELAWARE. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 TO SAMUEL GARRIGUES, of the County of Philadelphia, 
 GREETING: 
 
 KNOW YOU that, reposing .special Trust and Confidence in 
 your Integrity and Skill I have, with the Advice of Council, 
 nominated and appointed, and by these Presents do nominate 
 and appoint you, the said Samuel Garrigues. keeper of the 
 standards of weights and measures for the County of Philadel- 
 phia, with full power and Authority to adjust and rectify by 
 the said Standards and to mark and sell all Weights and meas- 
 ures by which any goods, Provisions, Liquors, Merchandizes or 
 other Commodities whatsoever shall or may be bought or 
 scld within the County of Philadelphia, and to take and receive 
 all Fees. Profits and Emoluments by Law appertaining to or 
 arising and accruing from the said office, and to do. execute 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 3?5 
 
 and perform all and every the Duties and services of the said 
 office enjoined and required by an act of General Assembly of 
 the Province of Pennsylvania, passed in the Twelfth year of 
 King William the Third, entituled an Act for regulating 
 weights and measures, To have, hold, exercise and enjoy the 
 said office during Pleasure. Given under my Hand and the 
 Lesser Seal of the said Province, at Philadelphia, this twenty- 
 sixth day of December. Anno Domini 1761. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 1st January, 17G2.J 
 
 JOSEPH SHIPPEX, ESQ'RE. FOR SECRETARY AND CLERK 
 OF YE COUNCIL. 
 
 BY THE HONOURABLE JAMES HAMILTON, Esquire. Lieu- 
 tenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware. TO JOSEPH SHIPPEN, of the City of Philadel- 
 phia. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Probity, 
 skill. Fidelity and Integrity, KNOW that I have nominated, 
 constituted and appointed, and I do by these Presents nominate 
 constitute and appoint you, the said Joseph Shippen, to be 
 Secretary and Clerk of the Council for the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Del- 
 aware, Giving and hereby Granting unto you. the said Joseph 
 Shippen, full Power and Authority to execute and Perform the 
 said office of SecreUry and Clerk of the Council aforesaid in 
 all their several Parts and branches according to Law, TO 
 HOLD, EXERCISE AND ENJOY the said offices of Secretary 
 and Clerk of the Councils of the said Province and Counties, 
 together with all Fees, Profits. Perquisites. Emoluments and 
 Advanta,ges lawfully appertaining unto the said offices, or 
 which at any time heretofore have been usually taken or 
 known by law to appertain unto the same: and for the better 
 
336 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Discharge of your said Trust you sliall herewith receive all the 
 Minutes, Records and other Papers belonging unto the Council 
 which at any time before this Date have come into my Hands, 
 Together with an exact Inventory of the same for which you 
 are to grant your receipt and likewise enter into a Bond of 
 Two hundred pounds penalty conditioned that the minutes of 
 the Council and other Papers contained in the said Inventory 
 shall be by you safely kept and forthwith coming unto me or 
 my order, or unto the order of the Governor of this Province 
 for the Time being (accidents by Fire & other such like Casual- 
 ties only excepted), hereby declaring that this my commission 
 to you shall be and remain in full Force from the Date hereof, 
 until my Pleasure shall be further made known in the Premises 
 and no longer. IX TESTIMONY of all which I have caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 GIVEN at Philadelphia, this Second day of January, in the 
 second year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Third over Great Britain. France and Ireland King. &c.. Anno 
 Domini One Thousand Seven hundred and sixty-two (1762). 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. [L. S.] 
 
 i Recorded ye IGrh January. 17G2.] 
 
 WILLIAM PETERS. ESQ'R. FOR REGISTRAR AND SCRIBE, 
 
 &C. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth. TO 
 ALL Persons to whom these Presents shall come. GREET- 
 ING: 
 
 KNOW YE that We. for and in consideration of liie good and 
 faithful service already performed and which shall hereafter 
 be performed to us by William Peters. Gentleman, and for cer- 
 tain other good and lawful causes moving us. in this Behalf, 
 have given, gi-anted and confirmed, as by these Presents we 
 do give, grant and confirm unto the said William Peters the 
 office of Registrar and Scribe of the Acts, Causes and Business 
 whatsoever which are jiow depending or shall hereafter depend 
 
PRO\ IXCIAL CU.M.M1SS10XS. 337 
 
 in our Vice Admiralty Court within our Province of Pennsvl- 
 Tania. in America, as well of meer office mixt or promoted "as 
 at the Instance of any party, and also the Custody and keeping 
 of the Registry thereof and of the Records. Plaints Acts Pleas 
 Muniments, Books and Exhibits brought in or to be brought in 
 all causes instituted in cur said vice admiralty court, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania aforesaid, together with all & every 
 the Fees. Salarys. Incomes. Regards. Rights. Profits. Commo- 
 dities. Emoluments and appurtenances whatsoever to the said 
 office of Registrar and Scribe of the Acts, Causes and Busi- 
 nesses of the said Court belonging & appertaining, or howso- 
 ever due and accustomed to the same, and him the said 
 William Peters, by these Presents do make, ordain and Con- 
 stitute principal Registrar or Keeper of the Register of our 
 aforesaid Vice Admiralty Court of Pennsylvania, and of all 
 and singular the records. Muniments. Plaints. Pleas and Books 
 whatsoever exhibited and to be exhibited in our said Vice 
 Admiralty Court and also Scribe and Actuary in our said Court 
 for all Acts. Causesand businesses Whatsoever in anv wise to be 
 expedited therein, TO HOLD the said office of Registrar and 
 Scribe of our said Vice Admiralty court unto him. the afore- 
 said William Peters peaceably and quietly in the manner above 
 mentioned, either by himself or his sufficient Deputy or Dep- 
 uty's for and during our Pleasure only. Together with all and 
 Singular the premises and all and every the Fees. Salarys Re- 
 gards, Incomes, Rights, Profits, Commodities. Emoluments and 
 other appurtenances whatsoever belonging and appertaining to 
 the said oflice of Registrar and scribe of the Acts. Causes 
 and Businesses and Keeper of the Register and of all and Sin- 
 gular the Records of our aforesaid Vice Admiralty Court in our 
 said Province of Pennsylvania already exhibited or that may 
 hereafter be exhibited therein and also with all other commo- 
 dities, profits and appurtenances whatsoever to the said office 
 of Registrar and Scribe of the Acts. Causes and Businesses and 
 Keeper of the Register and of all Matte-s and Things whatso- 
 ever exhibited or that shall hereafter be exhibited in our .said 
 Court, howsoever appertaining, accruing or belonging. 
 
 IX WITNESS whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our 
 High Court of Admiralty of England to be hereunto aflSxsd. 
 GIVEN at London, in our aforesaid Court the Twenty-ninth 
 day of August, in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven 
 hundred and sixty-one. and of our Reign the first. 
 
 GODF. LEE FARRANT. [L. S. Ad.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 2l5t January. 17G2.] 
 22-9-3d Ser. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 BOND, SAMUEL, MORRIS, SHERIFF, AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, Samuel Mor- 
 ris, Esq'r, Anthony Morris, Brewer, and Joseph Morris, Mer- 
 chant, all of the city of Philadelphia, in the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania, are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 in the sum of two thousand pounds lawful money of America, 
 to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or 
 Successors, To which payment, well and truly to be made, we 
 do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for and in the 
 whole, our, each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors and 
 Administrators respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by 
 these presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the fourth Day 
 of October, in the Thirty-third year of the Reign of our said 
 Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
 hundred and fifty-nine. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Samuel Morris, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said City and County of 
 Philadelphia for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said 
 County, according to an Act of Assembly of this Province, 
 passed in the fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled 
 an Act for regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by 
 a certain indenture bearing date the first Day of October In- 
 stant made or mentioned to be made between Peter Robe- 
 son, Esq'r, Coroner of the City and County of Philadelphia, 
 of the one part, and John Reilly, Thomas Coombe, Townshend 
 White, Hugh Davey, John Umsted, Arnold Vannussen, Rob- 
 ert Thomas, Derick Lukens. Jonathan Paschall, John Black- 
 ledge, John Rees and Isaac James, Gentlemen, Freeholders of 
 the said City and County of the other part. NOW, if the said 
 Samuel Morris, by himself or his lawful Deputy shall and do 
 well and Truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said office of 
 Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, ac- 
 cording to the Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make 
 for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff. Then this 
 Present obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be 
 and remain in full Force and virtue, to the Uses, Intents and 
 
PROVINCIAL COM-MlStflONS. Siii) 
 
 Purposes in tiie said act mentioned and appointed, <t to no 
 
 other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 SAM'L MORRIS, [Seal.] 
 
 AXTHOXY MORRIS, [Seal. J 
 
 JOSEPH MORRIS. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 CHARLES WILLIAMS, 
 ANTHONY MORRIS, JUN'R. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October, A'o D'i 1759. Before me. 
 
 J. G. JONES. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 1st Day of October, 1762.] 
 
 BOND. BENJAMIN DAVIS. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO 
 THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, Benjamin 
 Davis, of the Borough of Chester, in the County of Chester, in 
 the Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, John Hauley, of the 
 said Borough, Innholder. and Joshua Thompson, of the Town- 
 ship of Ridley, in the said County, Yeoman, are held and firmly 
 bound unto our sovereign Lord George the Second, by the 
 Grace of God of Great Britain. France and Ireland King, De- 
 fender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of six hundred 
 pounds lawful money of America, to be paid to our said Sov- 
 ereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors. To which pay- 
 ment, well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each 
 and every or any of us, for and in the whole, our, each and 
 every or any of our Heirs. Executors and Administrators, re- 
 spectively, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. 
 
 Sealed with our Seals. Dated the fourth Day of October, in 
 the first year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and in 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 nine. 
 
^40 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Benjamin Davis, on the first day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Ches- 
 ter for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, 
 according to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture bearing date the first Day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Joshua Thomson, Esq'r, Cor- 
 oner of the County of Chester, in the Province of Pennsylvania, 
 of the one part, and Charles Humphreys. James Marshall, Sam- 
 uel Havard, William SwafL'er. John Gilleland and John Wayne, 
 Freeholders and Inhabitants of the said County of Chester, of 
 the other part. NOW, if the said Benjamin Davis, by himself 
 or his lawful Deputy, shall and do well and Truly perform his 
 Duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto 
 lawfully & thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of 
 the affirmation which he shall make for the due Execution of 
 his said office of Sheriff, Then this Present obligation to be 
 void and of none effect, or else to be and remain in full Force 
 and Virtue, To the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the said Act 
 mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use. Intent or Pur- 
 pose whatsoever. 
 
 BENJAMIN DAVIS, [Seal.] 
 JOHN HAULEY, [Seal.] 
 
 JOSHUA THOMPSON. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of 
 October. A'o D"i 1759. Before me. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
PROVIXCIAL Cl'MMISSIOXS. 341 
 
 EOXD. JOSEPH THORNTON. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO 
 
 THE KINO. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN b.v these Presents that We. Joseph Thorn- 
 ton, of the Township of Newtown, in the County of Bucks, 
 Esq'r, Thomas Hillborn. of the same place, yeoman, and Wil- 
 liam Ashburn, of the same Place, Coroner of the said County 
 for the Current year, are held and firmly bound unto our sov- 
 ereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great 
 Britain, France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. <k so 
 forth, in the sum of six hundred pounds current money of 
 Pennsylvania, To be paid to our said Lord the King, his Heirs 
 or Successors. To which payment, well and truly to be made, 
 ■we do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for and in 
 the whole, our, each and every or any of our Heirs. Execu- 
 tors and Administrators respectively, jointly and severally, 
 firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals. Dated the 
 fourth Day of October, in the thirty-third year of the Reign of 
 our said Sovereign Lord the King, and in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Joseph Thornton, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Bucks for the 
 ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for regulating 
 Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Indenture, 
 bearing date the first day of October Instant made or men- 
 tioned to be made between William Ashburn, Coroner of the 
 County of Bucks, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of the one 
 Part, and John Wilkinson, Thomas Rodman. Edward Thomas. 
 Robert Lucas, John Story and Theophilus Foulke. Freeholders 
 of the county aforesaid of the other part. NOW, if the said 
 Joseph Thornton, by himself or his lawful Deputy shall and 
 do well and truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said 
 office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qual- 
 ified, according to the tenor of the affirmation which he shall 
 make for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, then 
 this present obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to 
 be and remain in full force and Virtue, to the Uses. Intents and 
 
'^^- PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Purposes in the said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no 
 
 other use, intent or purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOSEPH THORNTON, Sheriff, [Seal.] 
 THOxMAS HILLBORN, [Seal.] 
 
 W'M ASHBURN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of 
 October. A'o D'i 1759. Before me. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 1st October. 1762.] 
 
 BOND. WILLL^M SMITH. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We. William 
 Smith, Esquire, of the Borough of Lancaster, in the County of 
 Lancaster, John Edwards, of Earlton Township, in the said 
 County, Gent, and Thomas Smith, of Martick Township, in 
 the said County, Esquire, are held and firmly bound unto our 
 sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of 
 Great Britain, France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, 
 & so forth, in the sum of six hundred pounds current money of 
 Pennsylvania To be paid to our said Lord the King, his Heirs 
 or Successors, To which payment, well and truly to be made, 
 we do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for and in 
 the whole, our, each and every or any of our Heirs, Execu- 
 tors and Administrators respectively, jointly and severally, 
 firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the 
 fifth Day of October, in the thirty-third year of the Reign of 
 our said Sovereign Lord the King, and in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine, 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden William Smith, on the first Dav of October 
 
pRovixciAL COMMISSIONS. :;4i; 
 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said county, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. Entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a Certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the lirst day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Matthias Slough. Coroner of 
 the County of Lancaster, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of 
 the one Part, and Arthur Patterson. Joseph Pugh, John Grif- 
 fith, Thomas Smith, Moses Erwin and Samuel Lelaver. Free- 
 holders and Inhabitants of the said County of the other part. 
 NOW. if the said William Smith, by himself or his lawful 
 Deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his Duty and 
 Trust in the said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully & 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due Execution of his said office of 
 Sheriff, then this present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be and remain in full Force and Virtue, to the 
 Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 WILLIAM SMITH, 1 Seal. J 
 JOHN EDWARDS. [Seal.] 
 THOMAS SMITH. (Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth day ol 
 October, A'o D'i 1759. Before me. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 [Recorded ye 1st October. 1762.] 
 
 BOND. JACOB WEAVER. SHERIFF. AND OTHER? TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW .^LL MEN by the?e Presents that We. Jacob Weaver. 
 of the Township of Amity, in the County of Berks. Esq"r. John 
 Lesher. of Oley Township, in the said County. Miller: and Jacob 
 Kelpack, of Oley, aforesaid. Yeoman, are held and firmly bound 
 
"■^^ PROVIXCIAL COMMISSION'S. 
 
 unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of 
 God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King. Defender of the 
 Faith, and so forth, in the sum of three hundred pounds current 
 money of Pennsylvania, To be paid to our said Lord the King, 
 his Heirs or Successors, To which payment, well and truly to 
 be made, we do bind ourselves, each and every or any of' us, 
 for and in the whole, our, each and every or any of our Heirs, 
 Executors and Administrators, respectively, jointly and sever- 
 ally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the 
 fifth Day of October, in the thirty-third year of the Reign of 
 our said Sovereign Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Jacob Weaver, on the first Day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Berks for the 
 ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann, Entituled an Act for Regulating 
 Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Indenture 
 bearing date the first day of October Instant made or men- 
 tioned to be made between Jacob Waren, Esq'r. Coroner of the 
 County of Berks, of the one part, and Merrick Starr. Timothy 
 Millard, John Witman, David Jones, John Hinton, George Reed, 
 John Griner and Frederick Weizer, Inspectors, &c., of the other 
 Part. NOW, if the said Jacob Weaver, by himself or his law- 
 ful Deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his Duty and 
 Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said office of 
 Sheriff, then this present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be and remain in full Force and Virtue, to the 
 I'ses. Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed, and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JACOB WEAVER. [Seal.] 
 JOHN LESHER. [Seal.l 
 
 JACOB KELPACK. [Sea].] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken .:nd Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 October. A'o D"i 1759. Before me. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 1st October. 1762.] 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMiSSlOXS. L'4c 
 
 BOND. PETER SUGART. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by iheoe Presents that we. Peter Sugart, 
 of York Town, in the County of York, Esq'r, Zachariah Stigart, 
 of the same Place, Esquire, and Francis Worley, of Manches- 
 ter township, in the said County. Yeoman, are held and firmly 
 bound unto our sovereign Lord George the Second, by the 
 Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King. De- 
 fender of the Faith, & so forth, in the sum of six hundred 
 pounds current money of Pennsylvania. To be paid to our said 
 Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, To which payment, well 
 and truly to be made we do bind ourselves, each and every or 
 any of us, for and in the whole, our, each and every or any 
 of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, respectively, joint- 
 ly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our 
 seals, Dated the Eighth Day of October, in the Thirty-third 
 year of the Reign of our said Sovereign Lord the King, and in 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 nine. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that "\\TiEREAS 
 the above bounden Peter Sugart, on the first Day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of York, for the 
 ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for Regulating 
 Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a Certain Indenture 
 bearing date the Second day of October Instant made or men- 
 tioned to be made between John Pope. John Day and Hugh 
 Whiteferd, Esquires. Judges appointed by the Electors of the 
 Representatives in the absence of the Coroner of York County 
 of the one Part, and Michael Tanner, Esq'r. Thomas Marshall, 
 Robert Stevenson, John Finly. Charles Couldstone & Nathaniel 
 Morgan, six of the Freeholders and Electors of the other part. 
 NOW. if the said Peter Sugart, by himself or his lawful Dep- 
 uty, shall and do w^ell and truly perform his Duty and Trust 
 in the said ofl&ce of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thor- 
 oughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said office of 
 Sheriff then this present obligation to be void and of none ef- 
 fect, or else to be and remain in full Force and Virtue, to the 
 
346 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed, and to no ottier Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 PETER SHUGERT, [Seal.] 
 
 ZACH. SHUGART, [Seal.] 
 
 his 
 FRANCIS X WORLEY. [Seal.] 
 mark. 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Talven and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the sixth Day of 
 October, A'o D"i 1759. Before me. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 2nd October, 1762.] 
 
 BOND. JOHN MOOR. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS, TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, John Moor, 
 of Easton, in the County of Northampton, Esq'r, Adam Yohe, 
 of the same Place, Innholder, and John Stillwaggon, of the 
 Northern Liberties of the city of Philadelphia, Innholder, are 
 held and firmly bound unto our sovereign Lord George the 
 Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ire- 
 land King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of 
 Three hundred pounds current money of Pennsylvania to be 
 paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Suc- 
 cessors, To which payment, well and truly to be made, we 
 do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for and in the 
 whole, our. each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors and 
 Administrators respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by 
 these Presents. Sealed with our Seals. Dated the fifth Day of 
 October, in the thirty-third year of the Reign of our said Sov- 
 ereign Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one thou- 
 sand seven hundred and fifty-nine. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 347 
 
 THE CONDmON of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Moor, on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Northampton 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture bearing date the first day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Thomas Armstrong, Esq'r, 
 Coroner of the County of Northampton, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania of the one part, and Anthony Lark. Henry 
 Goken, Isaac Lefever. Melchert Smith, John Bonn and Yost 
 Volert. Freeholders of the said County, of the other part. NOW 
 if the said John Moore, by himself or his lawful Deputy shall 
 and do well and truly perform his duty and Trust in the said 
 office when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, ac- 
 cording to the Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make 
 for the due Execution of his said office of Sheriff, then this 
 present obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be 
 and remain in full Force and Virtue, to the Uses, Intents & 
 Purposes in the said act mentioned and appointed, and to no 
 other use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN MOOR. [Seal.l 
 
 ADAM YOHE. I Seal.] 
 
 JOHN STILLWAGON. [Seal-l 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth day of 
 
 October, A'o D'i 1759. Before me. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 I Recorded ye 2nd October. 1762.] 
 
348 
 
 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 BOND. EZEKIEL SMITH, SHERIFF, AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, Ezekiel Smith, 
 of Middleton Township, in Cumberland County, and Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esq'r, William Buchanan, of Carlisle, and Wil- 
 liam Chesney. both in the County of Cumberland, Yeomen, are 
 held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George' the 
 Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ire- 
 land. King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of 
 Six hundred pounds current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid 
 to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his heirs or successors. 
 To which payment, well and truly to be made, we do bind our- 
 selves each and every or any of Us, for and in the whole, our, 
 each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors and Adminis- 
 trators, respectively, Jointly and severally, firmly by these 
 Presents, Sealed with our seals, Dated the Second Day of Oc- 
 tober in the thirty-third year of the Reign of our Sovereign 
 Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
 hundred and fifty-nine. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that whereas the 
 above bounden Ezekiel^ Smith, on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Cumberland 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said county, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the first day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to me made, between William M.iller, Esq'r, Cor- 
 oner of the said County of the one part, and Francis West, 
 Adam Hoops. William Speer. William Buchannan, John Mont- 
 gomery and William Plunkett. Freeholders and Inhabitants of 
 the said County, of the other Part, Relation being thereunto 
 had appears. NOW. if the said Ezekiel Smith, by himself or hi' 
 lawful Deputy, shall and do well and Truly perform hi.s dutj 
 and Trust in the said office when thereunto Hwf'lly and thor- 
 oughly qualified, according to the Tenoi- of cue aflSrmatior 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said office ol 
 Sheriff, then this present obligation to be void and of none ef- 
 fect, or else to be and remain in full Force and Virtue, to the 
 Uses. Intents and .Purposes in the said Act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 EZEKIEL SMITH. ISeal.] 
 W'M BUCHANAN. [Seal.] 
 W':\I CHESNEY. [Seal.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. £49 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 HARM. ALRICKS, 
 W'M PARKER. 
 
 Before me, Harmanus Alricks. Esq'r. one of his Majesty's 
 Justices of the Peace for the County of Cumberland, came the 
 above named Ezekiel Smith. William Buchannan and William 
 Chesney, who acknowledged the above obligation to be their act 
 and Deed, and that they perfected the same by signing and 
 sealing for the Uses and Purposes above mentioned, and that 
 the names Ezekiel Smith, William Buchannan and William 
 Chesney are their own Proper Handwriting. Witness my Hand 
 and Seal, at Carlisle, the 2nd day of October. 1759. 
 
 HARM'S ALRICKS. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 2nd October. 1762.] 
 
 BOND. JOSEPH THORNTON. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO 
 THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We. Joseph Thorn- 
 ton, of Newtown, in the county of Bucks, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esq'r, and David Twining and William Buck- 
 man, of the same Place. Yeomen, are held and firmly bound 
 unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by the Grace of 
 God of Great Britain. France and Ireland King. Defender of 
 the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of six hundred pounds cur- 
 rent money of Pennsylvania to be paid to our said Sovereign 
 Lord the King, his Heirs or successors, To which payment, 
 well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each and 
 every or any of Us. for and in the whole, our. each and every 
 or any of our Heirs, Executors, and Administrators respec- 
 tively, jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed 
 with our Seals. Dated the third Day of October, in the thirty- 
 fourth year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and in thp 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Joseph Thornton, on the first dav of Oc- 
 
350 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Bucks 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the first day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between William Ashburn. Coro- 
 ner of the said County of Bucks, of the one part, and Henry 
 Crewson, George Fell, Joseph Buckman, Eleazar Twining, John 
 Russell and Henry Margerum, Freeholders, in the said County 
 of the other Part, Relation being thereunto had may more at 
 large appear. NOW. if the said Joseph Thornton, by himself or 
 his lawful Deputy, shall and do well and Truly perform his 
 duty and Trust in the said office when thereunto lawfully and 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said office of 
 Sheriff, then this present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be and remain in full force and virtue, to the 
 Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed, and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOSEPH THORNTON. [Seal.] 
 DAVID TWINING. [Seal.] 
 
 WILLIAM BUCKMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the third day of 
 October, A'o D'i 1760. Before me. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 2nd October, 1762.] 
 
 BOND. HENRY CHRIST. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We. Henry Christ 
 of the Township of Maxatawny. in the County of Berks, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esq'r. Jonas Seely, of Cumrie Town- 
 ship, in the said County. Esq'r. and Sebastian Zimmerman, of 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 351 
 
 Maxatawny aforesaid, Yeoman, are held and firmly bound unio 
 our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the Grace of God of 
 Great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, 
 and so forth, in the sum of three hundred pounds current 
 money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord 
 the King, his heirs or successors. To which payment, well and 
 truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each and every or any 
 of us, for and in the whole, our. each and every or any of ou:- 
 Heirs, Executors and Administrators respectively Jointly antl 
 Severally, firmly by these Presents, Sealed with our Seals, 
 Dated the fourth Day of October, in the thirty-fourth year of 
 the Reign of our said Sovereign Lord the King, and in the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAf, 
 the above bounden Henry Christ, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Berks for the 
 ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said county, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for Regulating 
 Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Indenture, 
 bearing date the first day of October Instant made, or men- 
 tioned to be made between John Waren. Esq'r. Coroner of the 
 County of Berks, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of the one 
 part, and Christopher Spengler. Jacob Rhoads. Adam Neidig, 
 Paul Rutter. Michael Lough. Morris Ellis. Melchoir Haffer, 
 Owen Hughes. Phineas Lesher. Elias Retche, George Raack. 
 Jacob Hummell, Abraham Louk and Peter Reiff, Freeholders 
 and Electors of the said county of the other Port. NOW, if the 
 said Henry Christ, by himself or his lawful Deputy shall and do 
 well and Truly perform his duty and Trust in the said office, 
 when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according 
 to the Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for the due 
 execution of his s3id office of sheriff then this present obligation 
 to be void and of none effect, or else to be and remain in full 
 Force & Virtue, to the Uses, Intents and Purposes in the .sa.id 
 Act mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use. Intent or 
 Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 HENRV CHRIST, [Seal.] 
 
 JONAS SEELY. [Seal.] 
 
 SEBASTIAN ZIMMERMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCK DEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
352 PROVIN'CIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of 
 October, A'o D'i 1760. Before me. 
 
 WILL ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 2nd October. 1762.] 
 
 BOND, BENJAMIN DAVIS. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO 
 THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, Benjamin 
 Davis, of the County of Chester, Esq'r, John Davis, of Derby, 
 in the County of Chester, and Henry Tremble, of the Town- 
 ship of Ridley, in the said County. Yeomen, are held and 
 firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, by 
 the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, 
 Defender of the Faith, & so forth, in the sum of six hundred 
 pounds, current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said 
 Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to which pay- 
 ment, well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each 
 and every or any of us. for and in the whole, our, each and 
 every or any of our Heirs, Executors or Administrators, re- 
 spectively, jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents. 
 Sealed with our seals. Dated the third Day of October, in the 
 thirty-fourth year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and 
 in the year of our I^rd one thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Benjamin Davis, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Chester for 
 the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, accord- 
 ing to an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the fourth 
 year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for Regulat- 
 ing Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Inden- 
 ture, bearing Date the first day of October Instant made or 
 mentioned to be made between Joshua Thomson. Esq'r. Coio- 
 ner of the said County, of the one Part, and Charles Hum- 
 phreys. John Hannuni. James Marshall. George Carter. Wil- 
 
PKUVIXCIAL CJM.MISSIUNS, 353 
 
 liam Worrall and Davis Bevan, Freeholders and Inhabitants ol 
 the said County of the other l^art, Relation being thereunio had 
 appears. NOW. if the said Benjamin Davis, by himself or his 
 lawful Deputy shall and do well and Truly perform his Dutv 
 and Trust in the said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully 
 and thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affir- 
 mation which he shall make for the due Execution of his said 
 office of Sheriff, then this present obligation to be void and ot 
 nc;ne effect, or else to be and remain in full Force and Virtue 
 to the Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said act mentioned and 
 appointed, and to no other use. intent or purpose whatsoever. 
 
 BEXJAMIX DAVIS, [Seal.] 
 JCHX DAVIS. I Seal. I 
 
 HENRY TRIMBLE. [Seal. J 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCK DEX. 
 ROBERT LEWTOX. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the third dav of 
 October, A'o D'i 1760. Before me. 
 
 WILL ALLEX. [Seal.] 
 (Recorded ye 4th October. 17C2.J 
 
 BOND. WILLIAM SMITH. SHERIFF, AXD OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KIXG. 
 
 KXOW ALL MEX by these Presents that We, William 
 Smith, of the Borough of Lancaster, in the County of Lancas- 
 ter, in the Province of Pennsylvania. Esq'r. John Edwards, of 
 Earl Township, in the said County, and John Hay, of Derry 
 Township, in the said County, yeomen, are held and firmly 
 bound unto our sovereign Lord George the Second, by the 
 Grace of God of Great Britain. France and Ireland King. De- 
 fender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of six hundred 
 pounds current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said 
 
 23-9-3d Ser. 
 
354 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to which pay- 
 ment, well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each 
 and every or any of us, for and in the whole, our, each and 
 every or any of our Heirs, Executors or Administrators, re- 
 spectively, Jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents. 
 Sealed with our Seals, Dated the fourth day of October, in 
 ihe thirty-fourth year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, 
 and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden William Smith, on the first Day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing Date the first day of October Instant, made 
 or mentioned to be made between Mathias Slough, Esq'r, Cor- 
 oner of the County of Lancaster, in the Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania, of the one Part, and Joseph Pugh, Moses Irwin, Zach- 
 eus Davis, Joseph Steer, George Leonard and Jacob Carpenter, 
 Freeholders of the said County of Lancaster, of the other Part. 
 NOW, if the said William Smith, by himself or his lawful Dep- 
 uty, shall and do well and Truly perform his Duty and Trust 
 in the said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thor- 
 oughly qualified according to the Tenor of the affirmation which 
 he shall make for the due Execution of his said office of Sheriff, 
 then this present obligation to be void and of none effect, or 
 else to be and remain in full Force and Virtue to the Uses, In- 
 tents and purposes in the said Act mentioned and appointed, 
 and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 WILLIAM SMITH. [Seal.] 
 JOHN EDWi^RDS, |Seal.] 
 JOHN HAY. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of 
 October, A'o D'i ITG'J. Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. ISeal.l 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th October. 1762.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSION'S. 
 
 BOND, EZEKIEL SMITH, SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, Ezekiel Smith, 
 or Carlisle, in the County of Cumberland, in the Province or 
 Pennsylvania, Esquire, Robert Miller, of the same Place, Tan- 
 ner, and James Porrock, of the same Place, Innholder, are held 
 and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Second, 
 by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland 
 King, Defender of the Faith, & so forth, in the sum of six hun- 
 dred pounds current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our 
 said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, to 
 which payment, well and truly to be made, we do bind our- 
 selves, each and every or any of us, for and in the whole, our, 
 each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors or Administra- 
 tors respectively. Jointly and Severally, firmly by these Pre- 
 sents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the ninth Day of October, 
 in the thirty-fourth year of the Reign of our said Lord the 
 King, and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and sixty. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Ezekiel Smith, on the first Day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said county of Cumberland 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said county, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing Date the first day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between John Miller, Coroner of tne 
 County of Cumberland, and Province of Pennsylvania, of the 
 one part, and Francis West, Esq'r. John Mountgomery, John 
 Armstrong, Esq'r, John Smith, Esq'r, Robert Miller and Wil- 
 liam Speer, Freeholders of the aforesaid County, of the other 
 part. Relation being thereunto had appears. NOW, if the said 
 Ezekiel Smith, by himself or his lawful Deputy, shall and do 
 well and Truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said office 
 of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, 
 according to the Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make 
 for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, then this 
 present obligation to te void and of none effect, or else to be 
 and remain in full Force and Virtue, to the Uses, Intents and 
 
35G PROVINXIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 purposes in the said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no 
 
 other use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 EZEKIEL SMITH, [Seal.] 
 ROBERT MILLER. [Seal.] 
 JAMES POLLOCK. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEX. 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the ninth da\ of 
 October. A"o D"i 1760. Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th October. 1762.] 
 
 BOND. PETER SUGART. SHERIFF, AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, Peter Sugart, 
 of the Town of York, in the Province of Pennsylvania. Esq'r, 
 Francis Worley, of the Township of Manchester, in the said 
 County, Yeoman, and Conrad Holsbaum, of York Town afore- 
 said, Yeoman, are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign 
 Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith & so forth, in 
 the sum of six hundred pounds current money of Pennsylvania, 
 to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or 
 Successors, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we 
 do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for and in the 
 whole, our. each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors or 
 Administrators respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by 
 these Presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the sixth Day of 
 October, in the thirty-fourth year of the Reign of our said Sov- 
 ereign Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one Thou- 
 sand seven hundred and sixty. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WTIEREAS 
 the above bounden Peter Sugart. on the first Day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of York for the 
 ensuing year by the Freemen of the said county, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled an Act for Regulating 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. S57 
 
 Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Indenture, 
 bearing Date the Second day of October Instant made or men- 
 tioned to be made, between Martin Eyckelberger and John Ad- 
 lum. Esq'rs, two of the Persons officiating as Judges of the 
 Election for York County for the Current year, of the one part, 
 and William Delap, Archibald McGrew. George Maiers, John 
 Frankelberger. Michael Swoope and Henry Harris, six of the 
 Electors for the said County. NOW, if the said Peter Sugart, 
 by himself or his lawful Deputy shall and do well and Truly 
 perform his Duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff when 
 thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the 
 Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for tliu due exe- 
 cution of his said office of Sheriff, then this present obligation 
 to be void and of none effect, or else to be and remain in full 
 Force and Virtue to the Uses. Intents and purposes in the said 
 Act mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use, Intent or 
 Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 PETER SHUGERT, [Seal.] 
 
 his 
 
 FRANCIS X WORLEY, [Seal.] 
 mark. 
 
 CONRAD HOLTZBAUM. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, the sixth Day of 
 October, A'o D'i 1760. Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th October. 1762.] 
 
 BOND. JOHN MOORE. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, John Moore, 
 of Easton. in the County of Northampton, Esq'r, John Sfill- 
 waggon. of the City of Philadelphia. Innholder. and Jacob 
 Orndt. of the Township of Forks, in the said County of North- 
 
^^^ PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 ampton, Miller, are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign 
 Lord George the Second, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth| 
 in the sum of six hundred Pounds corrent money of Pennsyl- 
 vania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his 
 Heirs or Successors, To which payment, well and Truly to be 
 made, we do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us. for 
 & in the whole, our. each and every or any of our Heirs. Exec- 
 utors and Administrators, respectively. Jointly, and severally, 
 firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals. Dated the 
 fourth Day of October, in the thirty-fourth year of the Reign 
 cf our said Sovereign Lord the King, and in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that Whereas 
 the above bounden John Moore, on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Northampton 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the first day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between John Van Etten. Esq'r, Cor- 
 oner of the County of Northampton, in the Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania, of the one Part, and John Jennings. David Beringer. 
 Jacob Orndt, Gratius Lerch, Frederick Eisen and George 
 Shive. Freeholders of the said County, of the other Part. Rela- 
 tion being thereunto had appears. NOW, if the said John 
 Moore, by himself or his lawful Deputy shall and do well and 
 Truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said office, when 
 thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the 
 Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for the due execu- 
 tion of his said office of sheriff, then this Present obligation to 
 void and of none effect, or else to be and remain in full force 
 and virtue, to the Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act 
 mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Pur- 
 pose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN MOOR, [Seal.] 
 
 JOHN STILLWAGGON, [Seal.] 
 JACOB ORNDT. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 359 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the tourth Day of 
 October. 17()U. Before nie. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. | Seal. J 
 
 [Recorded yo 4th October. 17G2.] 
 
 JOHN HAY. SHERIFF OF LANCASTER COUNTY 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of tl'e Faith. & so forth, 
 TO JOHN HAY, of the Ccrnty of Lancaster, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, repo&iiig special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability. We nave nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed. :;nd do by ther^e Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said John Hay, to be Sheriff of the 
 said County of Lancaster, within our said Province, liereby 
 committing the said County of Lancaster, with the appurte- 
 nances, and our Peace within the same, to your Care and De- 
 fence, authorizing and Commanding you. the said John Hay. 
 to do and perform all the several acts and things in the said 
 County of Lancaster that to the office of Sheriff, according to 
 the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with 
 all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of right appertain- 
 ing, until your term therein, according to the constitution of 
 our said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving your- 
 self well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY wher'^of 
 we have caused the Great Seal of our said province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 WITNT:SS. James Hamilton. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sus- 
 sex en Delaware At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October. 
 
360 PROAaNCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th October, 1762.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN HAY, SHERIFF LANCAS- 
 TER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 TO all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Lancaster, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto John Hay. Esquire, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the expiration of a 
 certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at Large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you, that to the said John 
 Hay you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office 
 of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong. 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 "UaTNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October. 
 Anno Domini one thousand sevpn hundred and sixty-two, and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th October, 1762.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. .'-.61 
 
 JOHN PAIRLAMB. SHERIFF OF CHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland Kjn':T. Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 TO JOHN FAIRLAMB, of the County of Chester, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability We have nominated, const:- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said John Fairlamb, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Chester, within our said Province, here- 
 by committing the said County of Chester, with the appurte- 
 nances, and our Peace within the same, to your Care and De- 
 fence, authorizing and Cammanding you, the said John Fair- 
 lamb, to do and perform all the several Acts and things in the 
 said County of Chester that to tne office of Sheriff, according 
 to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in 
 any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites. Emoluments and ad- 
 vantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right 
 appertaining, until your term therein, according to the Consti- 
 tution of our said Province shall of course expire, you behav- 
 ing yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said province to 
 be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esqsires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 '■he said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two. and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th October, 1762.] 
 
362 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN FAIRLAMB, SHERIFF 
 OF CHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 IL. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defonder o;; the Faith, & so for:h, 
 TO all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Chester, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto John Fairlamb, Esq'r, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration 
 of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you and all and every of you, that to the said John Fair- 
 lamb you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office 
 of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong 
 lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Arno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 I Recorded ye 5th October, 17G2.J- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. £63 
 
 HENRY CHRIST, SHERIFF OF BERKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Hni.nn. 
 P^rance and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith. & so forth! 
 TO HENRY CHRIST, of the County of Berks, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Ivoyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Henry Christ, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Berks, within our said Province, herebv 
 committing the said County of Berks, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same to your Care and Defence, au- 
 thorizing and commanding you, the said Henry Christ, to do 
 and perform all the several acts and things in the said County 
 of Berks that to the office of Sheriff according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong. 
 To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, 
 Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, until 
 your term therein, according to the constitution of our said 
 Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We hav? 
 caused the Great Seal of our said province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Ken: and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two. and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 I Recorded ye 5th Octob3r. 17G2.] 
 
364 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO HENRY CHRIST, SHERIFF OF 
 BERKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith. & so forth. 
 TO all Judges, Justices. Magistrates and o':her officers. Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Berks, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto Henry Christ, Esq'r, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration of a 
 certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you that to the said Henry 
 Christ you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Annr Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye -oth October. 1762.1 
 
PROVI.NCIAL Cu.M:»1ImS1U-\S. 3G5 
 
 JOHN JENXI>:GS, sheriff of NORTHAMPTON COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE trhe Third, by the Grace of Gcd of Great Britain, 
 France and Irelanfi King. Defender of the Faith, &: so forth, 
 TO JOHN JENNINGS, of the County of Northampton, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, .reposiLg tpecial Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said John Jennings, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Northampton, within our said Province, 
 hereby Committing the said County of Northampton, with the 
 appurtenances and our Peace within the same, to your Care 
 and Defence, authorizing and Commanding you, the said John 
 Jennings, to do and perform all the several Acts and things in 
 the said County of Northampton that to the office of Sheriff, 
 according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Prov- 
 ince do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the 
 said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments 
 and advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province shall of Course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so loHg in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 MONY Whereof We have caused the Great Se«l of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion frcm Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 appro-bation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two. and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th October. IIQ?..] 
 
366 PROMNCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN JENNINGS, SHERIFF, 
 NORTHAMPTON COUNTY. 
 
 IL. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender Jl the Faith, & so forth, 
 TO all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Northampton, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, We have granted unto John Jennings, Esq're, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the expiration 
 of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you, that to the said John 
 Jennings you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WaTNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by Vit-tue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex en Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 (Recorded ye 5th October. 1762] 
 
 ROB'T McPHERSOX. SHERIFF OF YORK COUNTY. 
 
 |L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, bv the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so fortn, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. r.ei 
 
 TO ROBERT McPHERSON, of the County of York, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 XXOW thai, reposing special 'I rust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, V/e have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by lh'?se Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Robert McPherson, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of York, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of York, with the appur- 
 tenances, and our Peace within the same, to your care and De- 
 fence, authorizing and Commanding you, the said Robert Mc- 
 Pherson, to do and perform all the several acts and things :i; 
 the said County of York that to the office of Sherit, accord- 
 ing to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in 
 any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and advan- 
 tages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right ap- 
 pertaining, until your term therein, according to the Consti- 
 tution of our said Province shall of Course expire, you behav- 
 ing yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October. 
 Ar.ro Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two. -nd 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th October, 1762.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO ROBERT McPHERSON. SHER- 
 IFF YORK COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, bv the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth. 
 TO all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and ■^the• officers. Free- 
 
368 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 York, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto Robert McPherson, Esquire, 
 the office of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the ex- 
 piration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and Command you, and all and every of you, that to the said 
 Robert McPherson you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of SheriiT for the said County do or may in 
 any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenani Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th October. 1762. J 
 
 JOHN GREGG. SHERIFF OF BUCKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, &. so forth, 
 TO JOHN GREGG, of the County of Bucks, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability. "\\'e hav€ nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Gregg, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Bucks, within our said Province, herebv 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 269 
 
 committing the said County of Bucks, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your Care and Defence, au- 
 thorizing and Commanding you, the said John Gregg, \o do' and 
 perform all the several Acts and Things in the said County of 
 Bucks that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong. 
 To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, 
 Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, until 
 your Term therein, according to the Constitution of our said 
 Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. IN TESTIMON"i' whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties cf New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and 
 In the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 6th day of October, 1762.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN GREGG, SHERIFF OF 
 BUCKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith. & so forth, 
 TO all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Bucks, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto John Gregg. Esq'r. the office of 
 Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration of a 
 24-9~3d Ser. 
 
370 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our sa.id Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and Com- 
 mand you and all and every of you that to the said John 
 Gregg, you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the of- 
 fice of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IX TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 "^^TNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 6th day of October, 1762.] 
 
 BOND, JOHN HAY, SHERIFF, AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, John Hay, 
 Esq'r, Sheriff of Lancaster, for the ensuing year, Hugh Wil- 
 son, of Salisbury Township, and John Weiser, of Heidleburg 
 Township, in the said County, Yeoman, are held and firmly 
 bound unto our sovereign Lord George the Third, by the Grace 
 of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of 
 the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of six hundred pounds cur- 
 rent money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sovereign 
 Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, To which payment well 
 and Truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each and every 
 or any of Us, for and In the whole, our, each and every or any 
 of our Heirs. Executors & Administrators respectively, jointly 
 and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals, 
 Dated the fourth Day of October, in the second year of the 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. P.'tl 
 
 Reign of our said Lord ilie King, and in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two. 
 
 THE COXDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Hay, on the first day of October in- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster for 
 the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, accord- 
 ing to an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the fourth 
 j-ear of the Reign of Queen Ann. Entituled an Act for Regu- 
 lating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain In- 
 denture bearing date the Second day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Matthias Slough. Coroner of 
 the County of Lancaster, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of 
 the one Part, and Zacheus Davis, Gerard Grimes. Rob't White- 
 hill. Peter Baker. Robert Baily and John Breakbill, Freehold- 
 ers of the said county of Lancaster, of the other part. Relation 
 being thereunto had appears. NOW, if the said John Hav, by 
 himself or his lawful Deputy, shall and do well and Trulv per- 
 form his Duty and Trust in the said ofTice. when thereunto law- 
 fully and thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the 
 affirmation which he shall make for the due execution of his 
 said, office of Sheriff, then this Present obligation to be void 
 and of none effect, or else to be and remain in full Force and 
 Virtue, to the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the said Act men- 
 tioned and appointed, and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose 
 whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN HAY, [Seal.] 
 
 HUGH WILSON. [Seal.] 
 
 JOHN WEISER. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of 
 October. 17G2. Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 [Recorded ye 6th Octobpr. 1762.] 
 
372 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 BOND, HENRY CHRIST, SHERIFF, AND OTHERS, TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, Henry Christ, 
 Sheriff of Berks County, for the ensuing year, Samuel Weiser, 
 of Reading, in the said County, Gent., and Christopher Whit- 
 man, of Reading, aforesaid, Innholder. are held and firmly 
 bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Third, by the Grace 
 of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of 
 the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of Three hundred Pounds 
 ourrent money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Sover- 
 eign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, To which payment, 
 well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each and every 
 or any of Us, for and in the whole, our, each and every or any 
 of our Heirs, Executors & Administrators respectively. Jointly 
 and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals. 
 Dated the fourth day of October, in the Second year of the 
 Reign of our said Sovereign Lord the King, and in the year 
 of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Henry Christ, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Berks for the 
 ensuing year by the P^reemen of the said County, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an act for Regulating 
 Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Indenture, 
 bearing date the first day of October Instant made or men- 
 tioned to be made between Jacob Kern, the Coroner of the 
 County of Berks, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of the one 
 Part, and Jacob Morgan, Solomon Bronfield, John Kunius, John 
 Hutton, Isaac Levan and Valentine Unruh, Freeholders of the 
 said County, chosen Inspectors to assist the Sheriff or other 
 Proper officers for the said County of the other Part, Relation 
 being thereunto had appears. NOW, if the said Henry Christ, 
 by himself or his lawful Deputy, shall and do well and Truly 
 perform his Duty and Trust in the said office when thereunto 
 lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the 
 affirmation which he shall make for the due Execution of his 
 said office of Sheriff, then this Present obligation to be void 
 and of none effect, or else to be and remain in full Force and 
 Virtue to the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the said Act men- 
 
PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 373 
 
 tioned and appointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose 
 
 whatsoever. 
 
 HENRY CHRIST, [Seal.] 
 SAM'L WEISER, [Seal.] 
 
 CHRIST'R WITMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of 
 October, 1762, Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 6th October, 1762.] 
 
 BOND, ROBERT McPHERSON, SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO 
 THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL ilEN by these Presents that we, Robert Mc- 
 Pherson, of Cumberland Township, in the County of York, in 
 the Province of Pennsylvania, Esq'r, Peter Shugart, of the 
 Town of York, in the said County, Esq'r, and Alexander Brown, 
 of T>-rone Township, in the said County, Blacksmith, are held 
 and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Third, 
 by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, 
 Defender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of six hundred 
 Pounds current money of Pennsylvania to be paid to our said 
 Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, To which 
 payment, well and Truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, 
 each and every or any of Us, for and in the whole, our. each 
 and every or any of our Heirs. Executors & Administrators, 
 respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. 
 Sealed with our Seals, Dated the fifth Day of October in the 
 Second year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and in 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 two. 
 
374 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Robert McPherson, on the first day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of York 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the Second day of October Instant 
 made or mentioned to be made between John Adlum and Mar- 
 tin Eyckelberger, Esq'rs, and Michael Swoope, three of the Per- 
 sons officiating as Judges of the Election of York for the Cur- 
 rent year of the one Part, and Adam Lightner, Samuel Jeaml- 
 son. Casper Lambert, John Smith, Alexander Brown and "Wil- 
 liam McClelon, six of the electors for the said County, of the 
 other Part, Relation being thereunto had appears. NOW, If 
 the said Robert McPherson, by himself or his lawful Deputy, 
 shall and do well and Truly perform his duty and Trust in the 
 said office when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, 
 according to the Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make 
 for the due Execution of his said office of Sheriff, then this 
 Present obligation to be void and of none effect, or else to be 
 and remain in full Force and Virtue, to the Uses, Intents and 
 Purposes in the said act mentioned and appointed, and to no 
 other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 ROBERT MCPHERSON, [Seal.] 
 PETER SHUGERT, [Seal.] 
 
 ALEX'R BROWN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 THO'S LUSK. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fifth Day of 
 October, 1762, Before me, 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 8th October, 1762.] 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 375 
 
 EZEKIEL DUNNING, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND 
 COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 TO EZEKIEL DUNNING, of the County of Cumberland, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Ezekiel Dunning, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of Cumberland, within our said Prov- 
 ince, hereby committing the said County of Cumberland, with 
 the appurtenances, and our Peace within the same to your care 
 and Defence, authorizingand commanding you, the said Ezekiel 
 Dunning, to do and perform all the several Acts and Things in 
 the said County of Cumberland that to the office of Sheriff, ac- 
 cording to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Prov- 
 ince do in any wise belong, To hold, exercise and enjoy the 
 said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments 
 and Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto 
 of Right appertaining, until your Term therein, according to 
 the Constitution of our said Province shall of course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to .be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the seventh Day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye Sth day of October, 1762.] 
 
376 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO EZEKIEL DUNNING, SHERIFF 
 OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 TO all Judges, Justices, Magisfates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Cumberland, in our province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain commission, bearing even date here- 
 with We have granted unto Ezekiel Dunning, Esq'r, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration of 
 a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you and all and every of you that to the said Ezefciel 
 Dunning you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton, Esq'r (by Virtue or a. Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the seventh Day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 8th day of October, 1762.] 
 
 BOND. JOHN JENNINGS. SHERIFF, AND OTHERS, TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that we. John Jen- 
 nings, of Salisbury, in the County of Northampton, Esq're, 
 Jacob Reich, of Williams township, in the said County, Yeo- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 377 
 
 man, and Leonard Melchior, of ihe City of Philadelphia, lun- 
 holder, are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord 
 George the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, & so forth, in 
 the sum of Three hundred pounds current money of Pennsyl- 
 vania, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King. His 
 Heirs or Successors, To which payment, well and truly to be 
 made. We do bind ourselves, each and every or any of Us, for 
 and in the whole, our, each and every or any of our Heir?, 
 Executors and administrators respectively, jointly and severally 
 firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the 
 fourth day of October, in the Second year of the Reign of our 
 said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one thousand 
 Seven hundred and sixty-two. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Jennings, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Northampton 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the first day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Arthur Lattemore. Coroner 
 of the County of Northampton, in the Province of Pennsylvania, 
 of the one Part, and Jacob Ornett. John Van Atien. Samuel 
 Machlin. Abraham Berlin. Melcher Hay and Ludwig Knaus, 
 Freeholders of the said County of the other part. Relation be- 
 ing thereunto had appears. 
 
 NOW. if the said John Jennings, by himself or his lawful 
 Deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his Duty and 
 Trust in the said office, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly 
 qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation which he 
 shall make for the due Execution of his said office of Sheriff, 
 then this present obligation to be void and of none effect, or 
 else to be and remain in full Force and Virtue, to the Uses, 
 Intents & Purposes in the said Act mentioned and appointed, 
 and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN JENNINGS, [Seal.] 
 
 JACOB REICH. [Seal.l 
 
 LEONARD MELCHIOR. (Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
378 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, A'o D'i 1762, Before me, 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye Sth day of October, 1762.] 
 
 BOND, JOHN GREGG, SHERIFF, AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that we, John Gregg, of 
 Middletown, in the County of Bucks, Esq'r, Anthony Tate, of 
 the same Place, Yeoman, and William Buckman, of Newtown 
 Township, in the said County, Yeoman, are held and firmly 
 bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the Third, by the 
 Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, De- 
 fender of the Faith. <fe so forth, in ihe sum of six hundred 
 pounds current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said 
 Sovereign Lord the King. His Heirs or Successors, To which 
 payment, well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, each 
 and every of Us, for and in the whole our, each and every or 
 any of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators respectively. 
 Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with 
 our Seals, Dated the fourth day of October, in the Second year 
 of the Reign of our said Lord the King, and in the year of our 
 Lord one Thousand seven hundred and sixty-two. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Gregg, on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Bucks for the 
 ensuing year by the Freemen of the said county, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for Regulating 
 Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain Indenture, 
 bearing date the first day of October Instant made or men- 
 tioned to be made between William Buckman. Coroner of the 
 County of Bucks, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of the one 
 Part, and Stacey Kirkbride, George Fell. William Atkinson. 
 Edward Thomas. Abel James and John Robinson, of the other 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. C79 
 
 Part, Relation being thereunto had more fully and at large 
 appears. NOW, if the said John Gregg, by himself or his law- 
 ful Deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his Duty and 
 Trust In the said office when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly 
 qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation which he 
 shall make for the due Execution of his said office of Sheriff, 
 Then this present obligation to be void and of none effect, or 
 else to be and remain in full force and Virtue, to the Uses, In- 
 tents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and appointed, 
 and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN GREGG, [Seal.] 
 
 ANTHONY TEATE, [Seal.] 
 WILLIAM BUCKMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taiven and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, A'o D'i 1762, Before me, 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye Stb day of October, 17G2.1 
 
 BOND, EZEKIEL DUNNING, SHERIFF, AND OTHERS TO 
 THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, Ezekiel Dun- 
 ning, Esq'r. Sheriff of the County of Cumberland, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, for the ensuing year, Ezekiel Smith, of 
 Middletown Township, in the said County, gentleman, and 
 James Pollock, of the Town of Carlisle, in the said County, 
 Innholder, are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord 
 George the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France 
 and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith. & so forth, in the 
 sum of six hundred pounds Current money of Pennsylvania, to 
 be paid to our said sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Suc- 
 cessors, To which payment, well and truly to be made, we do 
 
380 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, lor and in the 
 whole, our, each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors and 
 Administrators respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by 
 these presents. Sealed with our Seals. Dated the seventh day 
 of October, in the second year of the Reign of our said Lord 
 the King, and in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven 
 hundred and sixty-two. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Ezekiel Dunning, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff of the said County of Cumber- 
 land for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, 
 according to an act of Assembly of this Province passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a cer- 
 tain Indenture bearing date the first day of October Instant 
 made or mentioned to be made between Robert Robb, Gen- 
 tleman, Coroner of the County of Cumberland, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, of the one Part, and Thomas Wilson, John 
 Montgomery, William Spear, Francis West, Robert Miller and 
 John Mitchell, Freeholders of the County aforesaid, of the other 
 Part, Relation being thereunto had appears. NOW, if the said 
 Ezekiel Dunning, by himself or his lawful Deputy shall and do 
 well and truly perform his imty and Trust in the said office, 
 when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to 
 the Tenor of the affirmation which ne shall make for the due 
 execution of his said office of Sheriff, then this present obliga- 
 tion to be void and of none effect, or else to be and remain in 
 full Force and Virtue, to the Uses, Intents & Purposes in the 
 said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use, Intent 
 or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 EZ. DUNNING. [Seal.] 
 
 EZEK'L SMITH. [Seal.] 
 
 JAMES POLLOCK. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 THOS LUSK. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the Eighth day of 
 October. A'o D'i 1702. Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye Sth day of October. 17C2.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. bSl 
 
 BOND. JOHN FAIRLAMB, SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that we. John Fairlamb, 
 of the Township of Middleiown. in the County of Chester, Esq'r, 
 Robert Pennell. of Middletown Township and County afore- 
 said, Yeoman, and William Pennell, of the Township & County 
 aforesaid. Yeoman, are held and firmly bound unto our Sover- 
 eign Lord George the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Brit- 
 ain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so 
 forth, in the sum of six hundred pounds Current money of 
 Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said sovereign Ivord the King, 
 His Heirs or Successors. To which payment, well and truly to 
 be made, we do bind ourselves, each and every or any of Us, 
 for and in the whole, our. each and every or any of our Heirs. 
 Executors and Administrators respectively, jointly and sever- 
 ally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals. Dated the 
 fourth day of October, in the second year of the Reign of our 
 said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one Thousand 
 Seven hundred and sixty-two. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that ^VHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Fairlamb. on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Chester for 
 the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said county, accord- 
 ing to an Act of Assembly of this Province passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the first day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Philip Ford. Esq'r, Coroner 
 of the County of Chester, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of 
 the one Part, and John Hannum. Esq'r. Charles Humphreys, 
 William Swaffer. Nathaniel Vernon. William Starr and Joseph 
 Davis. Freeholders and Inhabitants of the said County of 
 Chester, of the other Part. Relation being thereunto had ap- 
 pears. NOW. if the said John Fairlamb. by himself or his 
 lawful Deputy shall and do well and truly perform his duty and 
 Trust in the said office, when thereunto lawfully and thor- 
 oughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 •which he shall make for the due Execution of his said office of 
 Sheriff, then this present obligation to be void and of none ef- 
 fect, or else to be and remain in full Force and Virtue to the 
 
382 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Uses. Intents and Purposes in the said act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN FAIRLAMB, [Seal.] 
 ROBERT PENNELL. [Seal.] 
 WM. PENNELL. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 THO'S LUSK. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, A'o D'i 17C2, Before me, 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye Sth day of October, 1762.] 
 
 JOSEPH REDMAN. SHERIFF. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, & so forth, 
 To Joseph Redman, of the City and County of Philadelphia! 
 In the Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Joseph Redman, to be Sheriff 
 of the said City and County of Philadelphia, within our said 
 Province, hereby committing the said City and County of 
 Philadelphia, with the appurtenances, and our Peace within 
 the same, to your Care and Defence, authorizing and Com- 
 manding you, the said Joseph Redman, to do and perform all 
 the several Acts and Things in the said City and County of 
 Philadelphia that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws 
 of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise be- 
 long. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the 
 Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and advantages from 
 thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, 
 until your Term therein, according to the Constitution of our 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 3S3 
 
 said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth Day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 15th day of November, 1762.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOSEPH REDMAN, SHERIFF. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the City and 
 County of Philadelphia, in our Province of Pennsylvania, 
 GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto Joseph Redman, Esq'r, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said City and County, to hold until the 
 expiration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at Large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, Re- 
 quire and Command you and all and every of you, that to the 
 said Joseph Redman you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said City and County do or 
 may in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 
384 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fifth Day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and 
 in the second year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 15th day of November, 1762.] 
 
 ENDORSEMENT ENTERED ON COMMISSION TO WILLIAM 
 PETERS. 
 
 BE IT REMEMBERED that Richard Peters, the late Secre- 
 tary of the Land office resigned and his Brother, the above 
 named William Peters, entered upon the Execution of that 
 office the first day of November, 1760. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded the 21st day of February, 1763.] 
 
 JOHN LUKENS. FOR SURVEYOR GENERAL. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governws In Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 upon Delaware, TO JOHN LUKENS, of the County of Philadel- 
 phia, Gentleman, We. Reposing special Trust and Confidence 
 in your Integrity. Skill, care and Fidelity, HA^'^ nominated 
 and appointed and DO by these Presents nominate, constitute 
 
PROviN-ciAL Commissions. sss 
 
 and appoint you, the said John Lukens, to be our Surveyor 
 General of our said Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of 
 New Castle, Kent and Sussex upon Delaware, HEREBY grant- 
 ing unto you, the said John Lukens, the sole Right and Au- 
 thority by yourself or your sufficient Deputies to be by us or 
 either of us approved of. To survey all our Lands and Manors 
 within the said Province and Counties and to execute all war- 
 rants and orders of survey which shall be by us or either of 
 us issued for the Surveying, Resurveying or Measuring any 
 Tracts of Land or Lots whatsoever within the said Province 
 and Counties and to execute all Warrants and orders of sur- 
 vey which shall be by us or either of us issued for the survey- 
 ing, Resurveying or measuring any Tracts of Land or Lots 
 whatsoever within the said Province and counties and specially 
 requiring you. either by yourself or such Deputies approved as 
 aforesaid all and every such Warrants and orders, duely, faith- 
 fully and without Partiality to execute, according to the re- 
 spective Tenors of the same, AND exact accounts thereof, with 
 Draughts and Plots of the several surveys to be made as 
 aforesaid, as also all Records. Books, Maps, Draughts, War- 
 rants, Orders. Returns and all the several Files to the said 
 office belonging, carefully and in good order to keep a-d copies 
 or Duplicates of the same, when regularly and according to the 
 Rules of your office they have been made, to deliver out as 
 there shall be occasion, AND we further require you that an 
 exact account of all our Surveyed Lands and Manors in the 
 said Province and Counties appropriated to our use. with regu- 
 lar Draughts thereof you shall keep in your said office, distinct 
 from other Surveys, and shall exactly observe all such orders 
 and instructions relating to our Lands as to your office in any 
 Part thereof as from Time to Time you shall receive from Us, 
 or either of Us, AND WE DO hereby authorize you to de- 
 mand, receive and take into your Custody all Records, Books. 
 Maps, Draughts, Warrants, orders. Returns, and all the several 
 Files or other matters or Things whatsoever belonging to the 
 office of Surveyor General of our said Province and Counties. 
 To be by you safely kept during the Tenor of this Commission, 
 and for which you shall enter into Bond In the sum of Five 
 hundred Pounds, conditioned that the same, and all other Rec- 
 ords, Books, Maps, Draughts. Warrants, Orders. Returns or 
 other Papers whatsoever that shall in any way relate to the 
 office of Surveyor General be carefully and duly preserved and 
 be forthcoming to our order or the order of either of us (acci- 
 dents by Fire or such other like casualties only excepted), 
 
 25-9"3d Ser. 
 
3S6 PPCOYINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 HEREBY Granting unto you, the said John Lukens, the said 
 office or Surveyor General, with all the Fees, Perquisites, Emol- 
 uments and Advantages thereunto of Right belonging or from 
 thence arising, TO HOLD and enjoy the same until our or 
 either of our Pleasure shall be further known therein. IN 
 TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (who by virtue of cer- 
 Uin Powers and Authorities to him for this Purpose, inter 
 alia, granted by the said Proprietaries), At Philadelphia, the 
 Eighth Day of December, in the Second year of the Reign of 
 our Sovereign Lord King George the Third, and the forty 
 [Blank] year of our Government, Anno Domini one thousand 
 seven hundred and sixty-one. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded the 26th Day of February, 1763.] 
 
 PROBATE OF BOND JOSEPH REDMAN, SHERIFF OF CITY 
 AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA, AND OTHERS TO 
 THE KING. 
 
 The Twenty-Sixth Day of May, in the year of our Lord 1763, 
 Before me, William Coleman, Esquire, one of the Judges of the 
 Supreme Court of the Province of Pennsylvania, came Charles 
 Brockden, master of the Rolls of the said Province, and David 
 Kennedy, his Clerk, and upon their solemn affirmations, ac- 
 cording to Law, did declare and say that they were personally 
 present and did see the within named Joseph Redman, 
 Thomas Bourne and John Redman seal, and as their Deed de- 
 liver the above within written Writing obligatory as their act 
 and Deed (the word "two," in the within written obligation, 
 and the word that in the Condition being first interlined, also 
 William Allen having signed to the above acknowledgement), 
 and that their the said Charles Brockden's and David Ken- 
 nedy's names twice signed as above were of their own Hands 
 Writing. IN WITNESS whereof the said William Coleman 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 387 
 
 has hereunto set his Hand and Seal, the Day and year above- 
 said. 
 
 WM. COLrEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 26th May, 17G3.] 
 
 BOND. JOSEPH REDMAX. SHERIFF AND OTHERS, TO 
 THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, Joseph Red- 
 man, Esq'r, Sheriff of the city and county of Philadelphia, for 
 the ensuing year, John Redman, of the said City, Practitioner 
 of Physick, and William Dowell, of the said City, Merchant, 
 are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ire- 
 land, King. Defender of the Faith. &.c., in the sum of Two thou- 
 sand pounds current money of Pennsylvania, To be paid to our 
 said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, To 
 which payment, well and truly to be made, we do bind our- 
 selves, each and every or any of us, for and in the whole, our 
 and each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors and Ad- 
 ministrators respectively, jointly and severally, firmly by these 
 presents. Sealed with our Seals. Dated the seventh day of 
 October, in the second year of the Reign of our said Sovereign 
 Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
 hundred and sixty-two. 
 
 THE CONTDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Joseph Redman, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said city and County of 
 Philadelphia, for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said 
 City and County, according to an Act of Assembly of this Prov- 
 ince passed in the fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, En- 
 tituled an Act for Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coro- 
 ners, as by a certain Indenture bearing date the first day of 
 October Instant made or mentioned to be made between Peter 
 Robeson, Esq'r. Coroner of the Sity and County of Philadel- 
 phia of the one Part, and John Reilly, Peter Turner, Jun'r, 
 
388 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Thomas Say, Christian Stouffer, Samuel Burge, Robert Roberts, 
 Joseph Mather, John Rhoad, John Thaw, Henry Loram, Rich- 
 ard Cline and John Stillwagon, Gentlemen, Freeholders of the 
 said City and County of the other part, Relation being there- 
 unto had appears. 
 
 NOW, if the said Joseph Redman, by himself or his lawful 
 Deputy shall and do well and truly perform his Ehity and 
 Trust in the said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and 
 ihoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the due execution of his said office of 
 Sheriff, then this present obligation to be void and of none ef- 
 fect or else to be and remain in full force and Virtue, To the 
 Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed, and to no other use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOSEPH REDMAK, [Seal.] 
 JOHN REDMAN, [Seal.] 
 
 WILLIAM DOWELL. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, by William 
 
 Dowell. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 THOMAS LUSK. 
 
 Sealed and Delivered by Joseph Redman and John Redman in 
 the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 THOMAS LUSK. 
 
 The 26th Day of May, 1763, Before me, William Coleman, 
 Esq'r, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, came Charles Brockden, Master of the Rolls 
 of the said Province, and Thomas Lusk, his clerk, and upon 
 their solemn affirmations, according to Law, did declare and 
 say That they were personally present and did see the within 
 and above named Joseph Redman, John Redman and William 
 Dowell seal and as their Deed deliver the within and above 
 written obligatory, and that their, the said Charles Brock- 
 den's and Thomas Lusk's names signed as above were of their 
 own Hands writing. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto 
 set my Hand and Seal, the Day and year above said. 
 
 W'M COLEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 27th May. 1763.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. • 389 
 
 JOHN FAIRLAMB, SHERIFP^ OF CHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.j 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by ihe Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of ihe Faith, and so forth, 
 TO JOHN FAIRLAMB, of the County of Chester, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Fairlamb, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Chester, within our said Province, here- 
 by committing the said County of Chester, with the appurte- 
 nances, and our Peace within the same, to your care and De- 
 fence, authorizing and Commanding you, the said John Fair- 
 lamb, to do and perform all the several Acts and Things in the 
 said County of Chester that to the oflBce of Sheriff, according 
 to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all 
 the Rights, Fees. Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or therunto of Right appertain- 
 ing, until your Term therein, according to the Constitution of 
 our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving your- 
 self well so long in the said office. 
 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of 
 our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th day of October. 1763.] 
 
390 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN FAIRLAMB, SHERIFF OF 
 CHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates, and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Chster, within our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain commission bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto John Fairlamb, Esq., the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration of a 
 certain Term therein expressed if so long he shall well behave 
 himself therein, as by our said Commission at large appears. 
 We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and command you 
 and all and every of you that to the said John Fairlamb you 
 be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office of Sher- 
 iff for the said County do or may in any wise belong lawfully. 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of 
 our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penr and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th day of October, 1763.] 
 
 JOHN GREGG, SHERIFF OF BUCKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO JOHN GREGG, of the County of Bucks, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania. Esquire. GREETING: 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIO>rS. "91 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Gregg, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Bucks, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County of Buclcs, with the appurte- 
 nances, and our peace within the same lo your Care and De- 
 fence, authorizing and Commanding you, the said John Gregg, 
 to do and perform all the several Acts and Things in the said 
 County of Bucks that to the office of Sheriff, according to the 
 Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise 
 belong, To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the 
 Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages from 
 thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, 
 until your Term therein, according to the Constitution of our 
 said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof we 
 have caused the Great Seal of our Said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Peun, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober. Anno Domini one thousano seven hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th day of October, 1763.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN GREGG, SHERIFF OF 
 BUCKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices. Magistrates, and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Bucks. In our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
392 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain commission bearing even dart;e 
 herewitti, we have granted unto Jo-iin Gregg, Esq., ttie office 
 of Sheriff of tlie said County, to hold until the expiration of a 
 certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well behave 
 himself therein, as by our said Commission at large appears. 
 We do therefore, by these Presents require and command you, 
 and all and every of you that to the said John Gregg you be 
 aiding and assisting in all things that to the office of Sheriff 
 for the said County do or may in any wise belong lawfully. 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober.. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th day of October, 1763.] 
 
 JOHN JENNINGS, SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON 
 COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO JOHN JENNINGS, of the County of Northampton, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Jennings, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Northampton, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Northampton, with the 
 appurtenances, and our peace within the same, to your care 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 293 
 
 and Defence, authorizing and commanding you, the said John 
 Jennings, to do and perform all the several acts and things in 
 the said county of Northampton thai to the office of Sheriff, 
 according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Prov- 
 ince do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the 
 said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments 
 and advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your Term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province shall of Course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commir- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini one (.tousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th day of October, 1763.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN JENNINGS, SHERIFF OF 
 NORTHAMPTON COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates, and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Northampton, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 ■\^'HEREAS, by a certain commission bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto John Jennings, Esq'r, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the Expiration 
 of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 
394 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 mand you and all and every of you that to the said John Jen- 
 nings you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office 
 of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong 
 lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Peun and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini one tJiousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th day of October, 1763.] 
 
 JACOB WEAVER, SHERIFF OF BERKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace «f God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO JACOB WEAVER, of the County of Berks, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Jacob Weaver, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Berks, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County of Berks, with the appurtenances, 
 and our peace within the same to your Care and Defence, au- 
 thorizing and Commanding you, the said Jacob Weaver, to do 
 and Perform all the several Acts and Things in the said 
 County of Berks that to the office of Sheriff, according to the 
 Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise 
 belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the 
 Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages from 
 thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. J95 
 
 until your Term therein according to the Constituiion of our 
 said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself well 
 so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. AX Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three, and Id the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th day of October, 1763.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JACOB ^^^AVER, SHERIFF OF 
 BERKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates, and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Berks, in our Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain commission bearing even date 
 with, we have granted unto Jacob Weaver, Esq'r, the office of 
 Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration of a Cer- 
 tain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well behave 
 himself therein, as by our said Commission at large appears. 
 We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and C-ommand you 
 and all and every of you that to the said Jacob Weaver you be 
 aiding and assisting in all things that to the office of Sheriff 
 for the said County do or may in any wise belong lawfully. 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of 
 our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
396 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Ttiomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation;, Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent ana 
 Sussex on Delaware At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini one thousand seveu hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th day of October, 1763.] 
 
 JOHN HAY, SHERIFF OF LANCASTER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO JOHN HAY, of the County of Lancaster, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Hay, to be Sheriff of the 
 said County of Lancaster, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County of Lancaster, with the appurte- 
 nances, and our peace within the same, to your Care and De- 
 fence, authorizing and Commanding you, the said John Hay, 
 to do and Perform all the several Acts and Things in the said 
 County of Lancaster that to the office of Sheriff, according lo 
 the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said oflBce, with 
 all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advan- 
 tages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right ap-" 
 pertaining, until your Term therein, according to the Consti- 
 tution of our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving 
 yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to 
 be hereunto affixed. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 39*. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamiliou, Esquire (by viriue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn anJ Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th day of October, 1763.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN HAY. SHERIFF OF LAN- 
 CASTER COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices. Magistrates, and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Lancaster, in our Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 "UTIEREAS, by a certain commission bearing even date 
 herewith we have granted unto John Hay, Esq'r, the office of 
 Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration of a 
 Certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and Com- 
 mand you and all and every of you that to the said John Hay 
 you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office of 
 Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong law- 
 fully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 "^T:TNESS. James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation"). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Oc- 
 
398 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 tober, Anno Domini one thousand beveo hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign, 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th day of October, 1763.] 
 
 ROBERT Mcpherson, sheriff of york county. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO ROBERT McPHERSON, of the County of York, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Robert McPherson, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of York, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said county of York, with the appurte- 
 nances, and our Peace within the same to your Care and De- 
 fence, authorizing and Commanding you, the said Robert Mc- 
 Pherson, to do and perform all the several Acts and Things in 
 the said County of York, that to the office of Sheriff, according 
 to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in 
 any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Ad- 
 vantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right 
 appertaining, until your Term therein, according to the con- 
 stitution of our said Province shall of Course expire, you be- 
 having yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to 
 be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphi:. the fourth Day of Oc- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 399 
 
 tober, Anno Domini one thousand seven iiundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th day of October, 1763.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO ROBERT McPHERSON, SHER- 
 IFF OF YORK COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates, and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 York, in the Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain commission bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Robert McPherson, Esq'r, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the expiration 
 of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these presents, require and com- 
 mand you and all and every of you that to the said Robert Mc- 
 Pherson you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise 
 belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused 
 tha Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the 5aid Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 6th October, 1763.] 
 
400 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 EZEKIEL DUNNING, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND 
 COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO EZEKIEL DUNNING, of the County of Cumberland, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Ezekiel Dunning, to be Sher- 
 iff of the said County of Cumberland, within our said Prov- 
 ince, hereby committing the said County of Cumberland, with 
 the appurtenances, and our peace within the same to your care 
 and Defence, authorizing and commanding you, the said 
 Ezekiel Dunning, to do and perform all the several Acts and 
 Things In the said County of Cumberland that to the office of 
 Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said 
 province do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the 
 said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments 
 and advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your Term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province shall of course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penu, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia. t]-"e fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty - 
 three, and In the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 11th day of October, 1763.] 
 
PliuXi.NCiAJ, COM.MiSsiuX.-?. •iOi 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTA.N'CE 10 EZEKIEL Dl'XXINu. SHERIFF 
 OF CL'.MBERLANI) COIXTY. 
 
 LL. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God ot Grea: Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Deitnaer ot" ine Faiiii. anu »o torch. 
 To all Judges, Justices, MagisDates, and other otticer^. Free- 
 men and all other Fersous wnatsoever within tat L'oiur.y o, 
 Cumberland, in the Province of Pennsylvania. GREETIXG: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain commission bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Ezekiel Dunning. Esq.. ih- 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the Expiia- 
 lion of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission ai 
 large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and Command you. and all and every of you that to the said 
 Ezekiel Dunning you be aiding and assisting in all things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any 
 wise belong lawfully. IX TESTIMONY whereof We havc 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be uereuntD af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS. Jamrs HamiJton, Esquire (by virtue o: a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true anu 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and wiai our Royal 
 approbation^. Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent an>i 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, ih? fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 11th October. 1763.] 
 
 JOSEPH REDMAN. SHERIFF OF PHILADEPHIA COFNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Grea: Britair.. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 
 2fi-9-3d Ser. 
 
402 PPiOVlXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 TO JOSEPH REDMAN, of the City and County of Philadel- 
 phia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing sp^^cial Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you the said Joseph Redman to be Sheriff 
 of the said county and city of Philadelphia, within our said 
 Province, hereby committing the said county of Philadelphia, 
 with the appurtenances and our Peace within the same to your 
 care and defense, authorizing and commanding you, the said 
 Joseph Redman to do and perform all the several acts and 
 things in the said County and City of Philadelphia that to the 
 office of Sheriff, according to the laws of Great Britain and 
 of our said Province do in any wise belong, To hold, exercise 
 and enjoy the said office with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, 
 Emoluments and advantages from thence lawfully accruing or 
 thereunto of right appertaining, until your Term therein ac- 
 cording to the Constitution of our said Province shall of 
 Course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the said 
 ofiice. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thoma? Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true an.l 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 ■■jusstx on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth Day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of our Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 13th day of October. 1763.] 
 
l'i:uVlXClAL LU-M.MlStfluXS. iO-i 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTAXCE TU JOSEPH RED-MAX, oHERll-i-- 
 OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 IL. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, oy lutj Grace o£ God oi" Greai Britain. 
 Prance and Ireland King, Deienuer oi the Faith, and so loriii, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates, and other otiicers, i-ree- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County and 
 City of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, GREEf- 
 IXG: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even Date 
 herewith We have granted unto Joseph Redman, Esq'r, the 
 oiiice of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the Expira- 
 tion of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do, therefore, by these presents, require 
 and command you, and all and every of you that to the said 
 Joseph Redman you be aiding and assisting in all things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any 
 wise belong lawfully. L\ TESTIMOXY whereof We have caused 
 the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton, Esquire (by virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chiet 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourtk Day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini oi-3 thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three, and in the third year of oi:r Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 13th October. 17G3.] 
 
 JOHN PENN FOR GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANLA. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, true and absolute 
 Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Pen- 
 
404 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 silvania and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex on 
 Delaware. TO JOHN PEXX. ESQUIRE. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, the late King Charles the Second, by his Letters 
 Patent, under the Great Seal of England, bearing date the 
 fourth dar of March, in the thirty-third year of his Reign was 
 graciously pleased to grant unto William Penn, Esq'r (late 
 Father of the said Thomas Penn and Richard Penn and since 
 deceased), his Heirs and Assigns the said PROVINCE OF 
 PEXSILVANIA. with Large Powers. Jurisdictions & Authori- 
 ties foi- the well governing, safety. Deience and Preservation of 
 the said Province and the people residing therein, and more 
 particularly to do and perform Sundry Matters and Things 
 therein mentioned either b\ himself and his Heirs or his or 
 their Deputys or Lieutenants, as by the said Letters Patent, 
 Relation being thereunto had may more fully appear. AND 
 WHEREAS the late King James the Second, before he came 
 to the Crown, by the name of James. Duke of York and Albany, 
 being rightfully possessed of a certain Tract of Land lying on 
 the West Side of the Bay and River of Delaware, now com- 
 monly called and known by the name or names of the Countys 
 of New Castle. Kent and Sussex upon Delaware, and being 
 likewise Invested with Sundry Royalties. Privileges, Immu- 
 nities. Powers. Jurisdiction? and Authorities for the Defence. 
 Safety. Preservation and v.ell governir g of the said Tract of 
 Land and the Inhabitants thereof did by certain Deeds duly 
 executed, and bearing date as iherni mentioned, give and 
 grant unto the said William Penn. his Heirs & Assigns, the 
 said Tract of Land lying on the West side of the Bay and 
 River of Delaware, with all and every the said Royalties. Privi- 
 leges. Immunities, Powers. Jurisdictions and Authoritys which 
 he the said Duke of York stood then invested with, as afore- 
 said, as by such Deeds. Relation being thereunto had may more 
 fully appear. AND WHEREAS, we did by our Commission, 
 under our Seals, bearing date the nineteenth day of July, in 
 tlie year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 nine. Depute. Constitute and appoint James Hamilton. Esquire, 
 to be Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and Countys 
 for and during the good Pleasure of I's and the Survivor of 
 Vs and until further order. NOW. KNOW YOU that we have 
 revoked and determined, and by these Presents do revoke and 
 determine our said recited Commission, and every Clause, ar- 
 ticle and Thing therein contained. AND FT'RTHER KNOW 
 YOU that we. reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Lovaltv to the King, and in your Prudence, conduct and In- 
 
PIlOVi-NClAL «.•- |.M.M1S<10-\S. 405 
 
 legrity. DO, by Virtue oi the said Letters Patent and Deeds. 
 Depute, Constitute, nominate and appoint you, the said .lohu 
 Penn, to be Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and 
 Countys, GIVING and hereby GRANTING unto you full power 
 and authority to exercise, execute and put in Practice in ample 
 ]Manner all and every the Powers. Jurisdictions and Authoriiys 
 so granted unto the said William Penn. his Heirs and As- 
 signs by the said Letters Patent and Deeds as shall be neces- 
 sary and Convenient for the safety, well-being. Defence, Pres- 
 ervation and well governing of the said Province and Countys 
 and the People thereof hereby committed and Intrusted to your 
 Care and Charge, AND generally, at all times, and upon all oc- 
 casions when Proper and Convenient to exercise, do, execute, 
 Act and Perform all and all manner of Powers, Authoritys, 
 Acts Military and all other Matters and Things whatsoever 
 requisite and necessary for the good order of Government, 
 for the Administering, Maintaining and Executing of Justice, 
 and for the Safety, Peace, Defence and Preservation of the said 
 Province and Countys and the People under your Government 
 and Direction, as fully and amply to all Intents. Constructions 
 and Purposes as we ourselves might or could do by virtue of 
 the said Letters Patent and Deeds or any otherwise howsoever 
 were we personally Present. YOU following and observing 
 such Orders. Instructions and Directions as you now have or 
 hereafter from Time to Time shall receive from Us or our 
 Heirs. TO HAVE. HOLD. EXECUTE. EXERCISE AND ENJOY 
 the said office or Post of Lieutenant Governor of the said Prov- 
 ince and Countys. with all and every the said Powers, Juris- 
 dictions and Authoritys hereinbefore granted and all Titles, 
 Privileges, Pre-eminences. Profits and Advantages to a Lieu- 
 tenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the said Province 
 and Countys belonging, and therewith usually held and en- 
 joyed unto you. the said John Penn. until the first day of De- 
 cember Avhich will be in the year of our Lord one thousand 
 seven hundred and sixty-six. Provided always that nothing 
 herein contained shall extend or be construed to extend to give 
 you any power or authority to sell. Let, Lease out. Grant. De- 
 mise. Receive. Possess, Occupy or Dispose of any Manors, Mes- 
 suages, Lands, Tenements. Houses. Gardens. Royalties. Rents, 
 Issues or Profits arising, belonging or accruing ttnto Us. or 
 either of us. in the Province and Countys aforesaid or othrr- 
 wise. NOR to Intermeddle or concern yourself therewith or 
 with any Part of the Property thereof or with any officer or 
 officers appointed for the manaeempnt thereof, either by plac- 
 
40G PRO^-IXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 ing, displacing, interrupting or hindering any of tliem in the 
 just execution of their offices. BUT in case your aid or assist- 
 ance shall be wanted by them and desired for our Service. 
 Then and in such case you are hereby required to assist them 
 by all Lawful Ways and Means to the utmost of your Power, 
 anything therein before contained to the contrary thereof in 
 any wise notwithstanding. PROVIDED ALSO that it shall anc 
 may be lawful for us, at our Pleasure at any Time from hence- 
 forth, by any Instrument under our Joint Hands and Seals, at 
 Arms, to revoke and make void this present Commission and 
 every clause, matter and Thing berein contained, AND WE 
 DO hereby strictly command, charge and require all Persons 
 within the said Province and Countys. of what Degree, Quality, 
 State or Condition soever, To yield, give and pay unto you all 
 Respect, submission and obedience as Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province and Countys so appointed as aforesaid, as 
 they will answer the contrary at their Peril. 
 
 GIVEN under our Hands and Seals at Arms, the eighteenth 
 day of June, in the Third year of the Reign of our Sovereign 
 Lord George the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. &c.. and in 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three. 
 
 THOMAS PENN. [Seal.] 
 RICHARD PENN. [Seal.] 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 This endorsed, is Inrolled in the Remembrances of the Ex- 
 chequer, at Westminster, of our Sovereign Lord King George 
 the Third, of the Third year of his Reign, to wit, among the 
 Common Matters of Trinity Term, the Roll in the Custody of 
 the King's Remembrancer. 
 
 ARBUTHNOT. 
 
 [Recorded ye 1st day of November. 1763.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSION'S 40'; 
 
 GOVERNOR JOHN I'ENN. ESQ'R. FOR GENERAL PRO- 
 PRIETARY AFFAIRS. 
 
 THOMAS PENN and RICHARD PENN. true and absoUUf 
 Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania and Counties of Now Castle, Kent and Sussex on 
 Delaware. TO JOHN PENN, Esquire. Lieutenant Governor ol 
 the said Province and Counties. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS. We have at sundry Times heretofore given and 
 gi-anted Powers and Authorities to several Persons from Time 
 to Time to do and execute all or many of the Acts. Matters 
 and Things which we now Intend to give and grant unto you. 
 NOW KNOW YE that we have revoked and determined and 
 by these Presents DO revoke and determine all Powers and 
 Authoritys whatsoever by us heretofore given and Granted 
 unto James Hamilton. Esq'r. or unto any other Person or Per- 
 sons whatsoever for the doing or performing any Act. Matter 
 or Thing whatsoever hereinafter by these Presents granted or 
 Committed to you to do or perform. AND KNOW YOU FUR- 
 THER that We, reposing special Trust and Confidence in yon. 
 HAVE given, granted and committed, and by these Presents 
 DO give, grant and commit unto you during the Time you shall 
 continue Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and Coun- 
 ties, full Power and Authority by warrants (which are to be 
 issued by our Secretary under the Seal of our Land office of the 
 said Province), To grant unto any Person or Persons lawfully 
 claiming, under our late Honoured Father William Penn, Es- 
 quire, deceased, the late Proprietary of the said Province and 
 Counties or by any authority derived by. from or under him. or 
 lawfullyclaimingunderusthesaid present Proprietarys or under 
 us and our late Brother John Penn. Esquire, deceased, and unto 
 the Heirs and Assigns of such persons so claiming for ever any 
 vacant Lands or Lotts within the said Province and Counties, 
 according to the Terms of the original Purchases of such Land.? 
 or Lotts. They first paying to our Receiver General all such 
 Purchase money and arrears of Rent as ought to have been 
 paid from the Time of such their original purchases. AND 
 ALSO, during the Time aforesaid by warrants (to be issued a? 
 aforesaid"), to grant unto any person or Persons who shall ap- 
 ply for the same and to their Heirs and Assigns for ever any 
 Vacant Lands within the same Province and Counties or any 
 of them upon the Terms lately established or to be established 
 
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 in the said Land office. AND ALL such Rents to be reserved 
 en all or any the before mentioned Lands, are and shall be re- 
 served and made payable in sterling money or the Value 
 thereof, according to the Course of Exchange between the said 
 Province and the City of London, at the Times of Payment, 
 AND with further Power, during the Time aforesaid by War- 
 rants (to be Issued by our Secretary under the seal of our Land 
 office of the said Province), to gi-ant to any Person or Persons 
 who shall apply for the same, and to their Heirs and Assigns 
 for ever any other Lands, Tenements or Hereditaments within 
 the said Province and Counties, or any of them, which at any 
 Time heretofore have been granted out to any Person or Per- 
 sons, by us. or any former Proprietary or Proprietaries of the 
 said Province or any acting under their authority, and which 
 already have come or at any Time or Times hereafter shall or 
 may by escheat come or belong to Us. the said Proprietaries, 
 whether the same shall have been or shall not have been be- 
 fore Improved in the whole or in any part upon or under the 
 best Terms, Rents and Reservations, that can be obtained for 
 the same, SO AS the yearly Rents to be Reserved for the same 
 to be all reserved and made payable in sterling money or the 
 value thereof according to the course of Exchange between the 
 said Province and the said City of London, at the Time of 
 Payment, and be not le.^s than one Penny sterling for each 
 Acre by the year, AND ALSO upon Certificates being pro- 
 duced of the survev of any such vacant, escheated or other 
 Lands having been made by the Surveyor General, AND ALSO 
 of the Consideration money for such vacant, escheated or other 
 Lands having been paid to the Receiver General (in such cases 
 where any consideration money is to be paid), to grant Letters 
 Patent (to be prepared by our Secretary for the Time being), to 
 such Person and Persons and to their Heirs and Assigns for 
 ever for all such vacant. Escheated and other Lands respec- 
 tively from Time to Time, under the Great Seal of the said 
 Province, such Letters Patent to contain the respective Reser- 
 vations hereinbefore directed to be reserved in the respective 
 warrants, and to be duly Recorded in the Proper office for 
 Recording Deeds in our said City of Philadelphia, and such 
 Letters Patent, when so made and recorded shall be deemed 
 good, valid and effectual in Law. AND ALSO during the Time 
 aforesaid To grant under the Great Seal of the sail Province 
 Licenses- for the erecting or Continuing Ferrys within the said 
 Province and Counties or any of them, as to you shall seem 
 meet, but not to exceed the Term of seven vears from the Time 
 
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 409 
 
 Of granting such Licenses, which Licenses also shall be recorded 
 in the said office for Recording Deeds in ihe said city of Phil- 
 adelphia. AND ALSO in Case of the Death. Voluntary Resig- 
 nation or unfitness of any of the officers which have been or 
 shall be employed in or about or relating to the Premises or 
 any of them to appoint and put in any others from Time to 
 Time into such office and offices until further orders. YOU al- 
 wavs taking good and sufficient securities (before such Persons 
 shall take upon them to act), for the due and faithful execu- 
 tion of such offices, and for the due accounting to us. and to 
 the Proprietarys for the Time being. AND ALSO from Time to 
 Time whenever you shall Judge it to be for our service to in- 
 spect into the Conduct and management of all or any such 
 officers whom it doth or may concern and to make Report unto 
 us how vou shall find the same. AND ALSO for the Purposes 
 hereinbefore expressed or any of them to make use of the 
 Provincial or any other Seal or Seals of the said Province and 
 Counties or of either or any of them, as shall be requisite and 
 Proper. AND WHAT YOU shall lawfully do or cause to be done 
 in all or any the Premises or the Dependencies thereof during 
 the Time aforesaid by Virtue and in Pursuance of these Pres- 
 ents, we and each of us shall and will, at all Times, hold for 
 firm, valid and effectual and as such and ratify and confirm the 
 same. AND KNOW YOU FURTHER that in order to prevent 
 the great Inconvenience and Delay which might arise to the 
 Business of settling and Improving the said Province and 
 Counties in case of your Death or ceasing to act as Lieutenant 
 Governor of the same. UNTIL some other Person shall be ap- 
 pointed to Act as Governor. THEREFORE, we. reposing spec- 
 ial Trust and Confidence in the Present President of our Coun- 
 cil and in the other members of the same. HAVE given, grant- 
 ed and committed, and by these Presents do give, grant and 
 commit unto the said Present President (if and when he shall 
 act as President of our Council in the said Province), and unto 
 anv such Person as shall from Time to Time act as President 
 of "cur said Council, upon and immediately or at any other 
 Time after vour Decease or ceasing to Act as Lieutenant Gov- 
 ernor of the same, until some other Person shall be appointed or 
 act as Governor (but not at any other Time or Times), full 
 Power and Authority to do. Act and Perform all and every or 
 anv the matters and Things for the granting and confirming 
 of anv Lands. Tenements. Hereditaments or for the Licensing 
 of Fe-rvs within the said Province and Counties or any of them 
 which vou are herein before Impowered and Authorized to do. 
 execute and Perform in R-larion thereto, whilp you shall con- 
 
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 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 tinue to act as Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and 
 Counties. AND THAT, in the same Manner and Form and Sub- 
 ject to the same Rules, Directions and Restrictions in all re- 
 spects whatsoever as are herein before mentioned and ex- 
 pressed, and as are to be observed and performed by You, the 
 said John Penn. in granting out or Licensing any such Lands. 
 Tenements, Hereditaments or Ferrys. AND WHAT the said 
 present Pi-esident of our said Council or such other President of 
 our said Council for the Time being shall then and at such 
 Times and in such cases lawfully do or cause to be done in 
 all or any of the Premises, for the granting and confirming of 
 any Lands, Tenements or Hereditaments or for the Licensing of 
 f^errys within the said Province and Counties, or any of them, 
 by Virtue and in pursuance of these Presents. We, the said 
 Proprietarys. and each of us, shall and will at all Times hold 
 for firm, valid and effectual, and as such, ratify and confirm the 
 same. AND KNOW YOU FURTHERMORE, that we. the said 
 Proprietarys reposing further Trust and Confidence in the said 
 present President and in the future President of our Council in 
 the said Province, and also in all others the members of our 
 said Council HAVE given, granted and Committed, and by 
 these Presents DO give, grant and commit unto the present 
 President of our Council in the said Province, along with any 
 four or more other persons who shall for the Time being be 
 of our said Council. AND ALSO unto such other person as firom 
 Time to Time shall hereafter act as Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province and Counties, until some other person shall be 
 appointed or act as Governor, along with any Four or More 
 other Persons who shall for the Time being be of our saia 
 Council, from Time to Time, when, and as often and as long as 
 you shall cease to act as Lieutenant Governor of the same (but 
 not at any other Time or Times), full Power and authority upon 
 the Decease or voluntary Resignation of our Secretary of the 
 Land Office for the management of our Proprietary Land af- 
 fairs in the said Province and Counties, and upon the Decease 
 or voluntary Resignation of the Receiver General, Surveyor 
 General or any other officer or Officers appointed for the man- 
 agement of our Proprietary Land or Revenue affairs in the 
 said Province and Counties, to constitute and appoint new 
 and responsible persons to execute the said offices, so becom- 
 ing vacant, as aforesaid, or any of them until further order. 
 The said President and Councillors always taking immediately 
 upon such appointments good and sufficient securities from the 
 Persons so to be appointed, for the due and Faithful Execution 
 
PRO\-lXCIAI. CO.MMIS?iriX.-. 411 
 
 of such offices, and for the due accounting to us and the Pro- 
 prietaries for the Time being before such persons shall take 
 upon them to act. IN WITNESS whereof we have hereunto 
 set our Hands and Seals, the Twentieth Day of June, in the 
 Third year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ire- 
 land King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, and in the year 
 of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-three. 
 
 THOMAS PENN, [Seal.l 
 RICHARD PEXX. [Seal.) 
 
 Signed. Sealed and Delivered by the before named Thomas 
 Penn and Richard Penn, in the Presence of 
 
 HENRY WILMOT. 
 .lOHX LANCASTER. 
 VAL. HEX. ALLOTT. 
 
 LORD MAYOR OF LOXDOX'S PROBATE AXXEXED TO THE 
 ORIGIXAL OF THE XEXT AFOREGOIXG RECORD. 
 
 TO ALL TO WHOM these Presents shall come, I, Francis 
 Cokayne, Esquire. Alderman, and Locum tenens of William 
 Beckford. Esquire. Lord Mayor of the City of London, IN 
 PURSUANCE of an act of Parliament made and passed in the 
 fifth year of the Reign of his late majesty King George the 
 Second, INTITULED an Act for the more easy recovery of 
 Debts in his Majesty's Plantations and Colonies in America. DO 
 HEREBY CERTIFY that on the day of the Date hereof, per- 
 sonally came and appeared before me. Valentine Henry Al- 
 lott, the Deponent named in the affidavit hereunto annexed, be- 
 ing a person well known and worthy of good credit, and by 
 solemn oath, which the said Deponent then took before me. 
 upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God. did solemnly and 
 sincerely declare, testify and depose to be true, the several 
 Matters and Things mentioned and contained in the said an- 
 nexed affidavit. 
 
412 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 [Seal of the City of London.] 
 
 IX FAITH AND TESTIMONY whereof I, the said Lord 
 Mayor, have cau-sed the Seal of the office of Mayoralty of the 
 said City of London to be hereunto put and affixed, and the 
 Deed Poll mentioned and referred to in and by the said affida- 
 vit to be hereunto also annexed. Dated in London, the twen- 
 tieih day of August, in the year of our Lord one Thousand 
 seven hundred and sixty three. 
 
 HODGES. 
 
 VALENTINE HENRY ALLOTT'S AFFIDAVIT ALSO AN- 
 NEXED AS ABOVESAID. 
 
 \ALENT1NE HENKY ALLOTT. of Greys Inn. in the County 
 of Middlesex. Gentleman, maketh oath that the Paper. Instru- 
 ment in Writing or Deed Poll cr Commission hereunto annexed, 
 bearing date the twentieth day of June, one thousand seven 
 hundred and sixty-three, was duly signed, sealed and Delivered 
 by Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, therein named, 
 in the presence of this Deponent, and of Henry Wilmot, of 
 Grey's Inn, aforesaid. Esquire, and John Lancaster, of the 
 same place. Gentleman, and this Deponent saith that the 
 names Thomas Penn and Richard Penn as the same appear to 
 be subscribed to the said Deed Poll or Commission, and the 
 names Henry Wilmot, John Lancaster and Valentine Henry 
 AUott, as they appear to be subscribed as witnesses to the exe- 
 cution of the said Deed Poll or Commission are of the proper 
 Hands Writing of them, the said Thomas Penn, Richard Penn. 
 Henry Wilmot, John Lancaster and of this D^ivinent respec- 
 tively. 
 
 VAL. HEN. ALLOTT. 
 
 Sworn at the Mansion House, in London, the Twentieth day 
 of August. ITG.T. before me. 
 
 F. COKAYNE. 
 Locum tenans. 
 
 [Recorded the 2nd day of November. 1763.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 413 
 
 BOND, JOSEPH REDMAN. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO 
 
 THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents thai We. Joseph Retl- 
 man, of the City of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania. Esq'r. William Dcwell, of the said City. Merchant, and 
 John Redman, of the same place, Practitioner in Physick, are 
 held and firmly bound unto our sovereign Lord George the 
 Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. France & Ire- 
 land King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of 
 Two thousand pounds current money of Pennsylvania. To be 
 paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Suc- 
 cessors. To which payment, well and truly to be made, we do 
 bind ourselves, each and every or any of Us, for and in the 
 whole, our and each and every or any cf our Heirs. Executors 
 and Administrators respectively, jointly and severally. firmi\ 
 by these Presents. Sealed with our seals. Dated the eighth day 
 of October, in the Third year of the Reign of our said Lord the 
 King. Anno Domini 1763. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bcunden Joseph Redman, on the first day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said City and County 
 of Philadelphia, for the ensuing year by the Freemen of th.^ 
 said City and County, according to an act of Assembly of this 
 Province passed in the fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann. 
 entituled an Act for Regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coro- 
 ners, as by a certain Indenture bearing date the first day of 
 October Instant made or mentioned to be made between Peter 
 Robeson. Coroner for the City and County of Philadelphia, of 
 the one part, and James Child. Joseph King. John Howard. 
 John Reilly. Lewis Jones. Robert Paul. Jacob Coleman. John 
 Peltz. Jacob Wentz. James Braden. John Davis and Jacob 
 Frick. Gentlemen. Freeholders of the said city and County of 
 the other part. Relation being thereunto had may appear. 
 
 NOW. if the said Joseph Redman, by himself or his lawful 
 Deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his duty and 
 Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully (it 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the Due Execution of his said offif" 
 of Sheriff, then this Present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be and remain in Full Force and Virtue. To th? 
 
414 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and 
 appointed, and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOSEPH REDMAN, [Seal.] 
 W'AI DOWELL, [Seal.] 
 
 JOHN REDMAN, [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, the 12th day of October, 17G3. before me. 
 
 WM COLEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 2.5th day of November, 17G3.] 
 
 BOND, JOHN FAIRLAMB. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We. John Fair- 
 lamb. Esq'r, High Sheriff for the ensuing year of the County 
 of Chester, in the Province of Pennsylvania. RO'bert Pennell, of 
 Middletown Township, in the County and Province aforesaid. 
 Yeoman, and William Pennel, of the same Place, Yeoman, are 
 held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ire- 
 land King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of 
 six hundred pounds current money of Pennsylvania, To be paid 
 to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or successors, 
 to which payment well and truly to be made, we do bind our- 
 selves, each and every or any of Us, for and in the whole, our 
 and each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors and Ad- 
 ministrators respectively, jointly and severally, firmly br these 
 Presents, Sealed with our Seals, Dated the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the Third year of the Reign of our said Lord the King, 
 Anno Domini, 1763. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Fairlamb. on the first day of October 
 
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 lustaiu was elected Sheriff for the said County of Chester for 
 the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, according 
 to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth 
 year of the Reign of Queen Ann, Entituled an Act for Regu- 
 lating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain In- 
 denture bearing date the first day of October Instant made or 
 mentioned to be made between P'hilip Ford, Esq'r, Coroner of 
 the County of Chester, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of th-^ 
 one part, and John Hannum. Esq'r, Joseph Davis. Henry H. 
 Graham. Esq'r. Robert Pennell. William Swaffer and Edward 
 Humphreys. P>eeholders and Inhabitants of the said County of 
 the other Part. Relation being thereunto had may appear. 
 
 NOW. if the said John Fairlanib, by himself or his lawful 
 Deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his duty anil 
 Tru.s: in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully <*i 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the Due Execution of his said office 
 of Sheriff, then this Present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be and remain in Full Force and Virtue. To the 
 I'.'Ci-. Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and 
 appointed, and to no ether Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN FAIRLAMB, fSeal.l 
 
 ROBERT PENNELL, [Seal.] 
 WILLIAM PENNELL. [Seal.| 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 THOr^IAS LUSK. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, the fourth day of October. 17G3. before me. 
 
 WM COLEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 26th day of November. 1763.1 
 
 BOND. JACOB WEAVER. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by tkese Presents that We. Jacob WeaTer, 
 Esq'r. High Sheriff, of the County of Berks, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, for the ensuing year. Abraham Levan. of the 
 
4Hj IRtjVINClAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Townsliip of Exeter, in the said County, and Province. Black- 
 smitli, and Jolm Hess, of a certain District in the said County 
 and Province. Innholder, are held and firmly bound unto our 
 Sovereign Lord George the third, by the Grace of God of Great 
 Britain. France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so 
 forth, in the sum of Three hundred pounds current money of 
 Pennsylvania. To be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King. 
 his Heirs or Successors. To which payment, well and truly to oe 
 made, we do bind ourselves, each and every or any of Us, for 
 and in the whole, our and each and every or any or our Heirs. 
 Executoi-s and Administrators respectively. Jointl,\ ic severally, 
 firmly by theso Presents. Sealed with our Seals. Dated the fifth 
 day of Octcbe:-. in the Third year of the Reign of our sail 
 Sovereign Lord the King. Anno Domini 17(J^. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such thai WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Jacob Weaver, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Berks for the 
 ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann. entituled an Act for Regulating 
 elections of Sheriffs and Coroners as by a certain Indenture, 
 bearing date the first day of October Instant made or men- 
 tioned to be made between Adam Whitman, Esq'r, Coroner of 
 the County of Berks, in the Province of Pennsylvania of the 
 first Part, and .Jacob Rabboldt, Hugh Boone, Frederick Gep- 
 hardt, .losiah .Jackson, Christian Ruth, Jacob Landisiscus. and 
 Nicholas Gower, Freeholders, of the said County, duly chosen 
 Inspectors to assist the Sheriff or other proper officers in the 
 General Eleciiiin for the said County of the Second Part, and 
 Isaac Levan, George Douglas, Frederick W'eiser and George 
 Merckle. Assistant Judges of the said election of the Third Part, 
 Relation being thereunto had may appear. 
 
 NOW, if the said Jacob Weaver, by himself, or his lawful 
 Deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his duly and 
 Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully & 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the Due Execution of his said office 
 of Sheriff, then this Present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be and remain in Full FoiTe and Virtue. To the 
 I'se.-. Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and 
 appointed, and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 JACOB WEAVER. [Seal.l 
 
 ABRAHA:M LEV.AN. Jun'r. [Seal.l 
 .TOHN HESS. fSeal.l 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 417 
 
 Sealed and Delivered iu ihe Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 THOMAS LUSK. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, iu the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, the fifth day of October. 17C3, before me. 
 
 WM COLEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 26th day of November, 17G3.] 
 
 BOND, JOHN GREGG, SHERIFF, AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by thtse Presents that We. John Gregg. 
 Esq'r, High Sheriff of the County of Bucks, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, for the ensuing year, William Buckman, of New- 
 town and Anthony Tate, of Middletown, both in the said 
 County, Yeoman, are held and firmly bound unto our Sover- 
 eign Lord George the Third by the Grace of God of Great Brit- 
 ain. France & Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so 
 forth in the sum of pounds current money of 
 
 Pennsylvania, To be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, 
 his Heirs or Successors. To which payment, well and truly to 
 be made, we do bind ourselves, each and every or any of Us, 
 for and in the whole, our and each and every or any of our 
 Heirs. Executors and Administrators respectively, Jointly and 
 severally, firmly by these Presents, Sealed with our Seals. 
 Dated the fourth day of October, in the Third year of the Reign 
 of eur said Lord the King. Anno Domini 1763. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Gregg, on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected sheriff for the said County of Bucks, for the 
 ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth year 
 of the Reign of Queen Ann. Entituled an Act for Regulating 
 elections of Sheriffs and Coroners as by a certain Indenture, 
 bearing date the first day of October Instant, made or men- 
 
 27-9-3d Ser. 
 
41S PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 tioiied to be made between William Buckman, Coroner of the 
 County of Bucks, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of the one 
 Part, and William Paxtou, Daniel Palmer, Isaac Bolton, Joseph 
 lusley, Titus Fell and Benjamin Hamton, Freeholders of the 
 said county of the other Part, Relation being thereunto had 
 may appear. 
 
 NOW, if the said John Gregg, by himself, or his lawful 
 Deputy, .shall and do well and truly perform his duty and 
 Trust m the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully ic 
 thoroughly qualified, according to tire Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the Due Execution of his said of&ce 
 of Sheriff, then this Present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be and remain in Full Force and Virtue, To the 
 Uses, Intents and Purpooes in the said Act mentioned and 
 appointed, and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN GREGG, [Seal.] 
 
 WILLIAM BUCKMAN, [Seal.] 
 ANTHONY TEATE. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 THOMAS LUSK. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, the fourth day of October, 1763, before me, 
 
 W"M COLEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 26ch day of November. 17G3.] 
 
 BOND. JOHN HAY. ESQ.. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We. John Hay, 
 Esq'r, High Sheriff of the County of Lancaster, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, for the ensuing year, Bernard Hubley, of the 
 Town of Lancaster, in the said Province. Merchant, and Hugh 
 W'ilson. of Salsbury Township, in the said County and Prov- 
 ince. Yeoman, are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign 
 Lord George the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith. & so forth, in 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 419 
 
 the sum of six hundred pounds, current money of Pennsylvania 
 To be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or 
 Successors, To which payment, well and truly to be made, We 
 do bind ourselves, each and every of any of Us, for and in the 
 whole, our and each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors 
 and administrators, respectively, jointly and severally, firmly 
 by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the fifth day 
 of October, in the Third year of the reign of our said Lord the 
 King, Anno Domini 1763. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WTHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Hay, on the first day of October In- 
 scant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster, for 
 the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, accord- 
 ing to an act of assembly of this Province, passed in the fourth 
 year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for Regu- 
 lating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain In- 
 denture bearing date the first day of October Instant made or 
 mentioned to be made between Mathias Slough. Coroner of the 
 County of Lancaster, in the Province of Pennsylvania, of the 
 one Part, and Thomas Holliday. Jacob Carpenter, Henry Wal- 
 ter. Jacob Whistler, John Wilson and Robert Whitehill, free- 
 holders and Electors of the said County of Lancaster, of the- 
 other part, Relation being thereunto had may appear. 
 
 NOW, if the said John Hay, by himself or his lawful 
 Deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his duty and 
 Trust in the said office of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully & 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the Due Execution of his said office 
 of Sheriff, then this Present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be and remain in Full Force and Virtue. To the 
 Uses, Intents and Rirposes in the said Act mentioned and 
 appointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN HAY. [Seal.] 
 
 BERNARD HUBLEY, [Seal.] 
 HUGH WILSON. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 THOMAS LUSK. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, the fifth day of October. 1763. before me. 
 
 W'.M COLEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 26th day of November, 1763.] 
 
420 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 BOND, ROBERT McPHERSON, ESQ., SHERIFF, AND OTH- 
 ERS, TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, Robert Mc- 
 Pherson, Esquire, High Sheriff of the County of York, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania for the ensuing year, Robert Correy, 
 of the City of Philadelphia, in the said Province, merchant, and 
 Elisha Etting, in the Town of York and County of York, afore- 
 said, merchant, are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign 
 Lord George the third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 in the sum ot six hundred pounds current money of Pennsylva- 
 nia, to be paid to our said sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs 
 or Successors, To which payment, well and truly to be made 
 we do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us for and in 
 the whole, our and each and every or any of our Heirs, Execu- 
 tors and Administrators, respectively, jointly and severally, 
 firmly by these Presents, Sealed with our Seals, Dated the fifth 
 day of October, in the Third year of the reign of our said Lord 
 the King, Anno Domini 17G3. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Robert McPherson, on the first day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of York 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by a certain 
 Indenture, bearing date the first day of October Instant made 
 or mentioned to be made between Michael Swope, Coroner in 
 and for the County of York, in the Province of Pennsylvania, 
 of the one Part, and Peter Shugart, David Hunter, James 
 Murphy, Alexander Love, John Frankelberger, and Abraham 
 Miley, six of the Freeholders and Inhabitants of the said 
 County of York, in the Province aforesaid, of the other Part, 
 Relation being thereunto had may appear. 
 
 NOW, if the said Robert McPherson, by himself or his lawful 
 Deputy, shall and do well and truly perform his duty and 
 Trust in the said office of Sheriff, w^hen thereunto lawfully & 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation 
 which he shall make for the Due Execution of his said office 
 of Sheriff, then this Present obligation to be void and of none 
 effect, or else to be and remain in Full Force and Virtue. To the 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 421 
 
 Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and 
 appointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 ROBERT Mcpherson, [Seai.] 
 
 ROBERT CORREY, [Seal.] 
 
 ELIJAH ETTING. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered iu the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 THOMAS LUSK. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, in the Province of 
 Penn-^vlvania, the fifth day of October. 1763, before me. 
 
 WM COLEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 2Sth day of November. 1763.1 
 
 BOND. JOHN JENNINGS. ESQ.. SHERIFF. AND OTHERS, 
 TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We. John Jennings 
 Esq'r. High Sheriff of the County of Northampton, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, for the ensuing year. Mathias Gulp, of the 
 Citv of Philadelphia, in the said Province, Merchant, and Adam 
 Ewing. of Easton. in the County of Northampton, aforesaid. 
 Innholder. are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord 
 George the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France 
 and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith and so forth, in the 
 sum of three hundred pounds current money of Pennsylvania, 
 To be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or 
 Successors, To which payment well and trulv to be made we 
 do bind ourselves, each and every or any of us, for and in the 
 whole, our and each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors 
 and Administrators, respectively, jointly and severally, firmly 
 by these Presents, Sealed with our Seals. Dated the fifth day 
 of October, in the Third year of the reign of our said Lord the 
 King. Anno Domini 1763. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Jennings, on the first day of October 
 
422 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Northampton 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an act of Assembly of this Province, passed in the 
 fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled an Act for 
 Regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners as by a certain 
 Indenture bearing date the first day of October Instant made or 
 mentioned to be made between Arthur Lattimore, Coroner of 
 the County of Northampton, in the Province of Pennsylvania, 
 of the one part, and Jacob Orndt, David Beringer, Valentine 
 0pp. Anthony Lerch, Peter Melick and Ludwig Knows, Free- 
 holders of the said county, of the other Part, Relation being 
 thereunto had may appear. NOW, if the said John Jennings, 
 by himself or his lawful Deputy shall and do well and truly 
 perform his Duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff when 
 thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the 
 Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for the due Exe- 
 cution of his said office of Sheriff, then this Present obligation 
 to be void and of none effect, or else lo be and remain in Full 
 Force and Virtue to the Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said 
 Act mentioned and appointed, and to no other Use. Intent or 
 Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN JENNINGS, [Seal.] 
 his 
 
 MATHIAS X CULP. [Seal.] 
 mark. 
 
 ADAM EWING. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 THOMAS LUSK. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philadelphia, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, the 5th day of October. 17G3, before me. 
 
 WM COLEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 2Sth day of November, 1763.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 423 
 
 BOND, EZEKIEL DUNNING, ESQ.. SHERIFF, AND OTHERS 
 TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by ihese Presents thai We, Eaekiel Dun- 
 niug. Jonathan Holmes and John Mitchell, all of the County 
 of Cumberland, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Gentlemen. 
 are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the 
 third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, P^rance & Ireland 
 King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, in the sum of si.\ 
 hundred pounds current money of Pennsylvania, To be paid to 
 our said Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors. To 
 which payment well and truly to be made we do bind ourselves, 
 each and every or any of us, for and in the whole, our and 
 each and every or any of our Heirs, Executors and Adminis- 
 trators, respectively. Jointly and Severally, firmly by these 
 Presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated the seventh day of 
 October, in the Third year of the reign of our said Lord the 
 King Anno Domini 17G3. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that AYHEREAS 
 the above bounden Ezekiel Dunning, on the first day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Cum- 
 berland for the ensuing year by the Freemen, of the sai.l 
 County, according to an act of Assembly of this Province, 
 passed in the fourth year of the Reign of Queen Ann, entituled 
 an Act for Regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by 
 a certain Indenture, bearing date the first daj'^of October In- 
 stant made or mentioned to be made between Robert Robb, 
 Coroner of the County of Cumberland, in the Province of Penn- 
 sylvania, of the one Part, and Andrew Colhoun, Thomas But- 
 ler. Robert Miller. John Holmes. Andrew Holmes and Robert 
 Thornberry, of the other Part. NOW, if the said Ezekiel Dun- 
 ning, by himself or his lawful Deputy, shall and do well and 
 Truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said ofTice of Sheriff, 
 when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according 
 to the Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for the due 
 execution of his said office of Sheriff, then this Present obliga- 
 tion to be void and of none effect, or else to be and remain in 
 Full Force and Virtue to the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the 
 said act mentioned and appointed, and to no other I^se. Intent 
 or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 EZEK. DrNXING. fSeal.] 
 JONATHAN HOLMES, [Seal.] 
 JOHN MITCHELL. [Seal.] 
 
424 PROVINCIAL COMMTSSIOXS. 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Us. 
 
 ROBERT MILLER, 
 JAMES YOUNG. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philadelphia, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, the 11th day of October. 1763, before me. 
 
 WM COLEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 28th day of November, 1763.1 
 
 HIS MAJESTY'S APPROBATION OF JOHN PENN FOR GOV- 
 ERNOR OF THE PROVINCE OF PENNSYLVANIA. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 AT THE COURT AT ST. JAMES'S, the 31st of August. 1763. 
 
 PRESENT. 
 
 THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL. 
 His Majesty having been pleased to declare his Royal allow- 
 ance and approbation of John Penn, Esq'r, to be Lieutenant 
 Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania without Limitation 
 of Time, and of the Three Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware River, in America, during his Majesty's 
 will and Pleasure, according to the nomination of Thomas and 
 Richard Penn, Esq'rs, Proprietaries of the said Province and 
 Counties. He this day took the oaths appointed to be taken in- 
 stead of the oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, and also the 
 Oath required to be taken by the Governors of his Majesty's 
 Plantations for putting in Execution the Acts of Trade and 
 Navigation. 
 
 W. SHARPE. 
 
 [Recorded the 23rd day of December. 1763.] 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 425 
 
 ALEXANDER STEDMAN FOR THIRD JUDGE OF THE SU- 
 PREME COURT. 
 
 GEORGE Che Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO ALEXANDER STEDMAN. of the City of Philadelphia, in 
 our Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that. Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have assigned and appointed 
 and do by these Presents assign and appoint you, the said Al- 
 exander Stedman to be third justice of our Supreme Court to be 
 held for our said Province, Requiring you to do therein that 
 which of Right and according to the Laws of Great Britain and 
 of our said Province ought to be done, until our further Pleas- 
 ure shall be made known therein. li: TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused these Letters to be made Patents. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esq'r (by virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and ab- 
 solute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander In Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourteenth Day 
 of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred 
 and sixty-four, and in the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 15th March, 1764.] 
 
 JAME.^ HA!^IILTON 1-"'0R PROTHONOTARY 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 upon Delaware, TO JAMES "HAMILTON, of the city of Phila- 
 delphia, in our said Province, GREETING: 
 
426 PRuVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WHEREAS, iu and by a certain Commission from our late 
 BroLiier John Penn, since Deceased, and Us, tlien Proprietaries 
 as aforesaid of the said Province and Counties, bearing date 
 on or about the Twenty-eighth day of December, in the year of 
 our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and thirty-three, under 
 the Great Seal of our said Province, reciting as therein re- 
 cited, We, in consideration of the good services rendered by 
 your late Father, Andrew Hamilton, Esq'r, deceased, and from 
 our affection to you, did constitute and appoint you, the said 
 James Hamilton, Prothonotary of the County Court of Com- 
 mon Pleas for the City and County of Philadelphia, in our 
 said Province, with the several Powers and authorities therein 
 particularly expressed. To hold the said office of Prothonotary, 
 with the Fees, Perquisites and Emoluments thereunto belong- 
 ing, unto you, the said James Haniilton, during good Behaviour 
 as by the said Commission, Reference being thereunto had may 
 appear, AND WHEREAS, by our certain other Commission, 
 Dated at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of December, in the 
 Twenty-eighth year of his late Majesty's Reign, and tested by 
 Robert Hunter Morris, Esq'r, our then Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province and Counties reciting as therein is recited. 
 We did again ordain, depute, constitute, appoint and Confirm 
 you, the said James Hamilton, Prothonotary of the County 
 Court of Common Pleas or of the Court of Record for holding of 
 Pleas for the City and County of Philadelphia, &c.. as in and 
 by the said Commission. Relation being thereunto had may 
 more fully appear, AND WHEREAS, by our Deed Poll, dated 
 at London, the twenty-eighth Day of August, in the year of 
 our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine, under our 
 Hands and Seals, reciting the said last mentioned Commission, 
 and that we had since by our Commission, bearing Date the 
 Nineteenth day of July, in the thirty-third y«ar of his late 
 Majesty's Reign, deputed, constituted and appointed you. the 
 said James Hamilton, our Deputy or Lieutenant Governor of 
 our said Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex upon Delaware, But that it was not our 
 Intention or the Intention of you the said James Hamilton 
 that by taking upon you the office of Lieutenant Governor of 
 Pennsylvania you should forfeit or be deposed of your said 
 other office of Prothonotary aforesaid, at least for any longer 
 time than your actual exercise of the said office of Lieutenant 
 Governor. &c. WE did therefor for ourselves, our Heirs and 
 Successors. Proprietors of Pennsylvania by the said Deed. Poll. 
 Covenant, promise and agree to and with yon for the said 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. -?27 
 
 James Hamiltcu and your Heirs liiaL immediaiely from and 
 after your ceasing to acL as Lieutenant Governor of the said 
 Province, either by suspension or removal by us, our Heirs or 
 Successors or by your own voluntary Resignation, We would 
 if occasion should be and we should be thereto requested by 
 you cause the said oflice of Prothonotary to be regrauted to 
 you the said James Hamilton, and that you should thenceforth 
 stand repossessed of the said office in as full and ample manner 
 as you had at any time held or enjoyed the same. 
 
 NOW KNOW that We having superseded your Commission of 
 Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and Counties and 
 you being desirous to resume the said office of Prothonotary, 
 and to exercise the same by yourself or your Deputy, WE 
 THEREFORE, for and in Consideration of the good services 
 heretofore rendered to us by your said late Father, and in 
 further Consideration of your own faithful Services to Us and 
 the Publick during your Administration as Lieutenant Governor 
 of our said Province and Counties and of our affection to you, 
 Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Knowl- 
 edge, Prudence and Fidelity have ordained, deputed, consti- 
 tuted and appointed and Confirmed, and by these presents (in 
 pursuance of our said Recited Deed Poll, and Covenants 
 therein), do ordain, depute, constitute, appoint and Confirm 
 you. the said James Hamilton. Prothonotary of the County 
 Court of Common Pleas or of the Court of Record for holding 
 of Pleas. Real. Personal and Mixt for the City and County of 
 Philadelphia, by what name soever the said Court is or may 
 be stiled or called. Giving hereby and granting unto you. the 
 said James Hamilton, the office of Prothonotary of the said 
 Court, as the same now is or hereafter may be established for 
 holding Pleas. &;c.. in and for the said City and County of Phil- 
 adelphia. Together with all Rights and Privileges, belonging to 
 the said office or Place of Prothonotary. or which of Right 
 ought to belong, or appertain to the same, and the keeping of 
 all Writts. Records. Bills. Pleas. Writings and of all other Mat- 
 ter.=5 and Things in the said Court for the Time being. TO 
 HAVH. HOLD, occupy, exercise and enjoy the said office of 
 Prothonotary. and to take and receive all Fees. Perquisites. Al- 
 lowance.s. Profits and Emoluments whatsoev'er from the said 
 office lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right In any wise be- 
 longing in as full and ample manner and Form as any other 
 heretofore, executing the said office hath or might I.,awfully 
 have received during the Time that you. the said James Ham- 
 ilton shall well behave yourself in the exercise of the said of- 
 
42S PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 fice, and we do hereby require and command you to take and 
 receive into your custody all the Records, Boolis and Writings 
 whatsoever to the said office of Prothonotary belonging and 
 them safely keep during the Force of this Commission, AND 
 we do hereby likewise authorize and empower you, the said 
 James Hamilton from time to time, as often as you shall think 
 proper or convenient during the Force of this Commission to 
 constitute and appoint some fit and well qualified person for 
 whom you shall be answerable, to be your Deputy for execut- 
 ing the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused 
 these Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of our 
 said Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex upon Delaware. At Philadelphia, the first 
 day of March, in the fourth year of the Reign of King George 
 the Third over Great Britain. &c., and in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-four. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 22nd March. 1764.] 
 
 [L. S.I 
 
 BY THE HONOURABLE JOHN PENN. ESQUIRE, Lieuten- 
 ant Governor and Commander in Chief of the Province of 
 Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware. TO JOSEPH SHIPPEN. Jun'r, of the City of 
 Philadelphia. Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 Reposing special trust in your Loyalty and Integrity I have 
 authorized and empowered and by these Presents do authorize 
 and empower you. the said Joseph Shippen. Jun'r, to admin- 
 ister to all Judges, Justices. Sheriffs. Coroners and all other 
 officers. Civil and Military, and all other Person and Persons 
 whatsoever within the said Province & Counties as well the 
 oath of Office as also the oath of allegiance and supremacy and 
 other the usual Declarations, Tests & Qualifications required by 
 Law to be taken by the said several officers, civil and mili- 
 tary to qualify them, every or any of them for the entering 
 
PROYINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 4fi9 
 
 upon the Execuliou of iheir several aud respective offices, to 
 which they are or shall be commissioned, or as any other oc- 
 casion may make it requisite and proper to tender or adminis- 
 ter the said several oaths, Tests and Qualifications, or any of 
 them to such officers and other Persons until my Pleasure shall 
 be further known therein. 
 
 GIVEN under my Hand and Seal, at Arms, at Philadelphia, 
 the twenty-sixth Day of January, Anno Domini 1764, and in the 
 fourth year of his Majesty's Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
 [Recorded ye 24th March, 1764.] 
 
 COMMISSION OF OYER AND TERMINER AND GAOL DE- 
 LIVERY TO WILLIAM ALLEN AND OTHERS. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO WILLIAM ALLEN. WILLIAM COLEMAN and ALEX- 
 ANDER STEDMAN, Esquires, our Justices of our Supreme 
 Court of our Province of Pennsylvania GREETING: 
 
 KNOW YE that we have assigned you and any two of you, 
 our Ju.?tices to enquire by the oaths and affirmations respec- 
 tively, of honest and lawful men of the respective counties of 
 the said Province and every of them, and by other ways, man- 
 ners and means which you shall better understand or can do 
 as well within Liberties as without by whom the Truth of the 
 matter may be the better known of all Treasons, Murders and 
 such other Crimes as are or shall by the Laws of the said 
 Province be made capital or Felonies of Death, and the acces- 
 sories thereof within the said respective Counties, and every 
 of them, as well within Liberties as without, by whomsoever or 
 howsoever, had, done, perpetrated or committed, and by whom 
 or to whom, when, how and in what manner, and of other Ar- 
 ticles and Circumstances in any manner Concerning the Prem- 
 
430 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 ises. and every of them, and to hear and determine the said 
 Treasons, Murders and other the Premises, according to Law, 
 and upon Conviction of any Person or Persons, Judgment or 
 Sentence to Pronounce and Give, and Execution thereupon to 
 award, AND WE have also assigned and appointed you, the 
 said William Allen, William Coleman and Alexander Siedman 
 and each of you justices our Peace in the said Province, and all 
 Laws and Statutes made for the good of our Peace and the 
 conservation of the same to keep and cause to be kept aad all 
 persons offending against those Laws and Statutes within the 
 Province aforesaid to chastise and Punish as Ja^iice? uf lue 
 Peace of the respective Counties of the said Province may or 
 Can do, with full power and authority to you or any l.vo of 
 you, to deliver the gaols of the said respective Counties of 
 our said Province and every of them of the Prisoners in the 
 same being, AND therefore, we command you that at certain 
 Days appointed by the Laws of our said Province for that Pur- 
 pose, and such other Days as you or any two of you shall i> n- 
 sider of you cr any two of you meet together at the Court 
 Houses of the said respective Counties, to deliver the srid 
 gaols and make diligent enquiry of and upon ihe Premises, 
 and hear and determine all and singular the Premises, and to 
 do and accomplish those things in Form afor.^said, doing 
 therein that which to Justice, according to Law appertains--. 
 Saving to us the Amerciaments and other Things to us 
 thereof belonging. I<'or Which End we have commanded the 
 Sheriffs of the respective Counties within our said Province 
 that at certain Days which you or any two of you shall n)ake 
 known to them, to cause to come there before you or any two 
 of you all the Prisoners of the said Gaols and their attach- 
 ments, as also so many and such honest and lawful men of 
 their Bailywicks, as well within Liberties as without, by whom 
 the Truth of the matter may be the better known and en- 
 quired of. 
 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the.=e Letters to 
 made Patent. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Esquire (by virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and ab- 
 solute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the Province aforesaid and Counties of New^ Castle. Kent and 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. tZl 
 
 Sussex upon Delaware. At Philadelphia, the twenty-first day oi 
 March, in the year oi our Lord one Thousand seven hundred 
 and sixty-four, and in the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
 By His Honour's Command, 
 
 JOSEPH SHIPPEN, JUN'R.. 
 Secretary. 
 
 ENDORSED: March the 21si, 1764, ^Yilliam Coleman and 
 Alexander Siedman, Esquires, were this Day qualified accord- 
 ing to Law. before me, by Virtue of a Dedimus Potestatem from 
 his Honour the Governor. 
 
 JOSEPH SHIPPEN, JUN'R. 
 
 [Recorded the ITth May, 17G4.] 
 
 PHILIP FORD. SHERIFF OF CHESTER. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To Philip Ford, of the County of Chester, in the Province of 
 Penn.sylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Philip Ford to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Chester, within our said Province, here- 
 by committing the said County of Chester, with the ap- 
 purtenances, and our Peace within the same to your care and 
 Defence, authorizing and commanding you, the said Philip 
 Ford to do and perform all the several acts and Things in the 
 said County of Chester that to the office of Sheriff, accord- 
 ing to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do 
 in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Ad- 
 vantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right 
 
432 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 appertaining until your term therein, according to the Consti- 
 tution of our said Province shall of course expire, you behav- 
 ing yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Esquire (by virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 four, and in the f^ourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO PHILIP FORD. SHERIFF OF 
 CHESTER. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges. Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Chester, in the Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith W'e have granted unto Philip Ford, Esq'r, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration of 
 a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you and all and every of you that to the said Philip 
 Ford you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office 
 of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong 
 lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Eequire (by virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Roval 
 
PRO^'l^■ClAL CUMMISSIOXS. iciy 
 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chiei 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober. Anno Domini one tnousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 four, and in the Fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PEXN. 
 
 (Recorded ye 4th October. 1764. J 
 
 PETER KECHLEIX. SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON 
 COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 TO PETER KECHLEIN, of the County of Northampton, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, GREETING: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the gaid Peter Kechlein, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Northampton, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Northampton, with the 
 appurtenances and our Peace within the same to your Care and 
 Defence, authorizingand Commanding you, the said Peter Kech- 
 lein to do and perform all the several acts and Things in the 
 said County of Northampton that to the office of Sheriff, accord- 
 ing to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do 
 in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Ad- 
 vantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right 
 appertaining until your term therein, according to the Consti- 
 tution of our said Province shall of course expire, you behav- 
 ing yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. John Penu, Esquire (by virtue of a Commission 
 
 2S-9-3d Ser. 
 
^34 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware. At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 fcur. and in the Fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 .JOHN PENN. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO PETER KECHLEIN. SHERIFF 
 OF NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 IL. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Bricain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Northampton, in the Province of Pennsylvania, GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith we have Gracted unto Peter Kechlein. Esq'r, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration of a 
 Certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall well behave 
 himself therein, as by our said Commission at large appears. 
 We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and command you 
 and all and every of you that to the said Peter Kechlin you 
 be aiding and assisting in all Things that to the office of Sheriff 
 for the said County do or may in any wise belong lawfully. IN 
 TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Esquire (by virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Roy.il 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware At Philadelphia, the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 four, and in the Fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 .TOHN PENN. 
 
 [Recorded ye 9th October. 1764.] 
 
PROVINCIAL CU.M-MISSIOXS. 435 
 
 JACOB WEAVER. SHERIFF OF BUCKS COUNTY. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Tliinl, by ihe Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of tlie Faitii, and so forth, 
 To Jacob Weaver, of the County of Berks, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Jacob Weaver, to be sheriff 
 of the said County of Berks, within our said province, hereby 
 committing the said county of Berks, with the appurtenances, 
 and our peace within the same, to your Care and Defence, au- 
 thorizing and commanding you, the said Jacob Weaver, to do 
 and perform all the several Acts and Things in the said 
 County of Berks that to the office of Sheriff, according to the 
 Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong. TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 with all the Rights. Fees, Perquisites. Emoluments & Advan- 
 tages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right ap- 
 pertaining, until your Term therein, according to the Consti- 
 tution of our said Province shall of course expire, you behav- 
 ing yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenaat Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of October, 
 Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and sixty-four, and 
 in the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. !L. S.l 
 
 TRecorded ye 4th Day of October. 1764.1 
 
436 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JACOB WEAVER. 
 
 IL. S.l 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender cf the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever witnin the County of 
 Berks, in the Province of Pennsylvania. Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, we have granted Jacob Weaver, Esq'r, the office of 
 Sheriff of the said County. TO HOLD until the Expiration of 
 a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these presents, require and com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you that to the said Jacob 
 Weaver you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of October. 
 Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and sixty-four, and 
 in the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th October. 1764.] 
 
 JOHN GREGG. SHERIFF OF BUCKS. 
 
 [L. S.l 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Gren.t Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender cf the Faith, and so forth. 
 To John Gi-^gg. of the County of Bucks, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania. Esquire. Greeting: 
 
PROVIXCIAL CvJM.MISSIOXS. 437 
 
 KXOW that reposing special Trust and Confideuce in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said John Gregg, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Bucks, within our said Province, hereby 
 Committing the said county of Bucks, with the appurtenances 
 and our Peace within the same to your care and Defence, Au- 
 thorizing and commanding you. the said John Gregg, to do 
 and perform all the several acts and Things in the said 
 County of Bucks that to the office of Sheriff, according to the 
 Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong, TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said office, with 
 all the Rights, Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing, or thereunto of Right apper- 
 taining, until your Term therein, according to the Constitu- 
 tion of our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving 
 yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. John Penn. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Su.s- 
 sex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of October, 
 Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and sixty-four, and 
 in the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.l 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN GREGG. 
 
 [L. S.l 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Bucks, in the Province of Pennsylvania. Greeting: 
 
438 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith, We have granted John Gregg, Esq'r, the office of 
 Sheriff of the said County, TO HOLD until the Expiration of a 
 certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears, We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you that to the said John Gregg 
 you be aiding and assisting in all Things that to the office of 
 Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong law- 
 fully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. John Penn, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of October, 
 Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and sixty-four, and 
 in the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th Day of Oct'r. 1764.] 
 
 WILLIAM PARR. SHERIFF OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To William Parr, of the county of Philadelphia, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania. Esquire. Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability. We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said William Parr, to be Sheriff 
 of the City and said County of Philadelphia, within our said 
 Province, hereby committing the said City and County of 
 Philadelphia, with the appurtenances, and our Peace within 
 the same to your Care and Defence. Authorizing and Com- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMIriSIONS. 4:9 
 
 manding you, the said William Parr, to do and perform all 
 the several Acts and Things in the said City and County of 
 Philadelphia that to the office of Sheriff, according to the 
 Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with 
 all the Rights. Fees. Perquisites, Emoluments and Advan- 
 tages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right 
 appertaining, until your Term therein, according to the Con- 
 stitution of our said Province shall of Course expire, you be- 
 having yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto aflSxed. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant. Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and "Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of October, 
 Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and sixty-four, and 
 in the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
 WRIT ASSISTANCE TO WM PARR, SHERIFF. 
 
 [L. S.| 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the City and 
 County of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania. 
 Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewitn We have granted unto William Parr. Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said City and County, TO HOLD until 
 the Expiration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long 
 he shall well behave himself therein. As by our said Coni- 
 mipsicn at Large appears. We do. therefore, by these presents. 
 
440 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 require and command you, and all and every of you, that to 
 the said William Parr you be aiding and assisting in all Things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said City and County do or 
 may in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 we have caused the Great Seal of our said province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth Day of October, 
 Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and sixty-four, and 
 in the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
 [Recorded the 5th Day of October, 1764.] 
 
 JOHN BARR, SHERIFF OF LANCASTER. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of Gcd of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 to JOHN BARR, of the County of Lancaster, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Aljility, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said John Barr. to be Sheriff of 
 the County of Lancaster, within our said Province, hereby 
 Ccmmitting the said County of Lancaster, with the appurte- 
 nances, and our Peace within the same to your Care and De- 
 fence, authorizing and commanding you, the said John Barr, 
 to do and perform all the several Acts and Things in the said 
 County of Lancaster that to the office of Sheriff, according to 
 the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong. TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said office, witn 
 all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advan- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. Ul 
 
 tages thereunto of Right appenaining, until your Term therein, 
 according to the Constitution of our said Province shall of 
 course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the said 
 office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fifth Day of October, 
 Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and sixty-four, and 
 in the fourth vear of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN BARR. SHERIFF. LAN- 
 CASTER. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God oi Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and ctner oflicers, Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Lancaster, in the Province of Pennsylvania. Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto John Barr, Esq'r, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the Expiration of 
 a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you and all and every of you that to the said John Barr 
 you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the office of 
 sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong law- 
 fully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. John Penn. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 
442 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fifth Day of October, 
 Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and sixty-four, and 
 in the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
 [Recorded ye 6th day of Oct'r. 1764.] 
 
 ROBT Mcpherson, sheriff of york. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Thi'-d, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To Robert McPherson, of the County of York, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Robert McPherson, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of York, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of York, with the appur- 
 tenances, and our Peace within the same, to your Care and 
 Defence, authorizing and Commanding you. the said Robert 
 McPherson, to do and perform all the several Acts and Things 
 in the said County of York that to the office of Sheriff, accord- 
 ing to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do 
 in any wise belong. TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said 
 office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites. Emoluments and 
 Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province shall of course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. John Penn. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 4'«3 
 
 absolute Proprietaries of tlie said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fifth Day of October, 
 Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and sixty-four, and 
 In the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PEXX. 
 
 WRIT or-" ASSISTANCE TO ROB'T McPHERSOX. SHERIFF 
 OF YORK. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 York, in the Province of Pennsylvania. GREETING: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Robert McPherson, Esq'r, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the Expira- 
 tion of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do. therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and command you. and all and every of you that to the said 
 Robert McPherson you be aiding and assisting in all Things 
 that to the office of Sheriff for the said county do or may in 
 any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto af- 
 fixed. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fifth Day of October. 
 Anno Domini One thousand seven iiundred and sixty-four, and 
 in the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
 [Recorded the Gth Day of Ocfr. 1764.] 
 
444 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 EZEKIEL DUXxXING, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND. 
 
 [L. S.J 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britaiu, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To Ezekiel Dunning, of the County of Cumberland, in the 
 province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominaie, coq- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Ezekiel Dunning, to be sheriff 
 of the said County of Cumberland, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Cumberland, with the 
 appurtenances, and our Peace within the same to your Care & 
 Defence. Authorizing and Commanding you, the said Ezekiel 
 Dunning, to do and perform all the several Acts and Things 
 in the said County of Cumberland that to the office of Sheriff, 
 according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Prov- 
 ince do in any wise belong. TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the 
 said office with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments 
 & Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining until your Term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province shall of Course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the ninth Day of October, 
 Anno Domini One tnousand seven hundred and sixty-four, and 
 in the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
PROVINCIAL CO.MMISSIONS. 445 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO EZEKIEL DUXNIXC;. SHERIFF 
 OF CUMBERLAND. 
 
 |L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, J\istices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Cumberland, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Certain Commission, bearing even Date 
 herewith We have granted unio Ezekiel Dunning, Esq'r, the 
 ofRce of Sheriff of the said County, TO HOLD until the Expi- 
 ration of a certain Term therein expressed if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do therefore, by these Presents, require and 
 command you, and all and every of you that to the sain 
 Ezekiel Dunning you be aiding and assisting in all things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any 
 wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. John Penn. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the ninth Day of October- 
 Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and sixty-four, and 
 in the fourth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
 rRecord-^d the 11th Day of Ocfr. 1764.] 
 
446 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 DEPOSITION, WM MUSGROVE, & AL. COMMIS'RS, &C. 
 TO ROBERT GREENALL. 
 
 TO ALL PEOPLE TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL 
 COME, WE THE COMMISSIONERS for Managing and Caus- 
 ing to be levied and Collected his Majesty's Customs. Subsi- 
 dies and other Duties in that Part of Great Britain, called 
 England, send Greeting: 
 
 KNOW YE that We the said Commissioners have by vertue 
 of an Act of Parliament made in the twenty-fifth year of the 
 Reign of KING CHARLES the Second, Entitled an Act for the 
 Encouragement of the EAST LAND and GREEN LAND Trades 
 and for better securing the PLANTATION Trade DO hereby 
 Depute and Impower Mr. Robert Greenall to be Comptroller of 
 all the Rates and Duties and Impositions Arising and Growing 
 due to his Majesty at Lewis in Pensilvania, in America, by 
 Vertue of the said Act, WHEREBY he hath Power to enter 
 into any ship Bottom, Boat or other Vessel, As also into any 
 shop, House, Warehouse, Hostery or other place whatsoever 
 to make diligent search into any Trunk, chest. Pack, Case, 
 Truss or any other Parcell or Package whatsoever for any 
 Goods, Wares or Merchandize prohibited to be Imported or 
 Exported or whereof the Customs or other Duties have not 
 been duly paid and the same to seize to his Majesty's Use, And 
 also to put in Execution all other the lawful Powers and Au- 
 thorities for the better managing or Collecting the said 
 Duties In all Things proceeding as the Law directs, HEREBY 
 praying and requiring all and every, his Majesty's officers and 
 Ministers, and all others whom it may concern, to be aiding 
 and assisting to him in all Things as becometh. 
 
 Given under our Hands and Seal, at the Custome House, 
 LONDON, the seventeenth day of July, in the Fourth year of 
 the Reign of our Sovereign Lord, King George the Third, and 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 four. 
 
 W. MUSGRAVE, [L. S.] 
 C'N MORRIS. [L. S.] 
 
 Dubiou.^^— .1. Frederick. H. Vaules. Security is given in the 
 Sum of Five hundred Pounds. 
 
 HEN. HULTON. 
 
 [Recorded ye 16th Oct'r. 1764.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSION?. 447 
 
 JA'S HUMPHREYS, FOR JUSTICE OF YE PEACE. 
 
 [L. S. 
 
 GEORGE [he Third, by the Grace of God. of Greai Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of ihe Faith, and so forih, 
 To James Humphreys, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 REPOSING special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, 
 Integrity and Ability, KNOW that we have assigned you one 
 of our Justices our Peace within the City and County of Phila- 
 delphia aforesaid to keep and all Laws and Statuios made for 
 the good of our Peace and for the Conservation of the same to 
 keep and cause to be kept and to chastise and punish all Per- 
 sons offending against the Laws and Statutes within the said 
 City and County, as the Law doih or shall direct, GIVING 
 hereby and granting unto you, the said James Humphreys full 
 Power and Authority to execute and perform all the several 
 Acts and Things which any Justice our Peace in the City and 
 County aforesaid to keep by the General Commission assigned 
 lawfully can. may or ought to do, as fully and amply as if your 
 name had amongst others the Justices in the said Genera] 
 Commission nominated been particularly inserted and ex- 
 pressed. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. JOHN PENN, Esquire, by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the Province aforesaid and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Kent 
 and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the nineteenth Day 
 of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and sixty-four, and in the Fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
 Indorsed, Ex. C. B. 
 
 November 30th, 1764. The within named James Humphreys, 
 Esquire, did this day take and subscribe the several Oaths and 
 Declarations appointed by Law to be taken to qualify him 
 Enter on the Execution of his Office as a Justice of the Peace 
 for the City and County of Philadelphia, Before me. By Virtue 
 of a Dedimus Potestatem from Governor Penn. 
 
 JOSEPH SHIPPEN, JR. 
 
 [Recorded the 2Sth D'i'c'r. 1764.1 
 
448 PROA'IXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 GENERAL COMMISSION OF THE PEACE. 
 
 IL. S. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth 
 To Robert Strettel, William Till. Benjamin Shoemaker, Law- 
 rence Growdon. Joseph Turner, William Logan, Richard Peters. 
 Lynford Lardner, Benjamin Chew and Thomas Cadwalader, 
 Esquires. Members of the Proprietary and Governour's Coun- 
 cil, and to Alexander Stedman, William Plumsted, Septimus 
 Robinson. John Potts, Rowland Evans, Henry Paw^ling, Sam- 
 uel Ashmead. John Jones, of Germantown. William Peters, 
 Samuel Mifflin. Jacob Duehee, Isaac Jones, William Cox. 
 Thomas Willing. Daniel Bennezet, Edward Pennington, Samuel 
 Shoemaker. William Parr. Joshua Howell, Evan Thomas, John 
 Roberts Miller. Archibald McClean, Enoch Davis. William De- 
 wees, John Coplin, George Evans, Isa.ac Ashton, Henry Harri- 
 son. James Coultas. Jacob Hall. John Trump. John Bull and 
 William Mayberry. of the County of Philadelphia, in our Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania. Esquires. Greeting: 
 
 Reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, In- 
 tegrity and Ability KNOW YE THAT WE HAVE assigned 
 you jointly and severally, our Justices, our Peace in the 
 County aforesaid to keep and all Laws and Statutes made for 
 the Good of our Peace and for the Conservation of the same, 
 to keep and cause to be kept and to chastize and punish all 
 Persons offending against the Laws and Statutes within the 
 said county of Philadelphia, as the Law doth or shall direct. 
 WE HAVE also assigned you. or any three or more of you 
 Justices to enquire by the Oaths or affirmations of good and 
 lawful men of the said County of Philadelphia, by whom the 
 Truth of the Matter may be the better known of all and all 
 manner of Felonies and other Misdeeds and Offences whatso- 
 ever, of which Justices of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal 
 Delivery or Justices of the Peace, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province may or ought to en- 
 quire, and to inspect all Indictments before you or any of you 
 taken or taken before others laie Justices of the Peace of the 
 said County of Philadelphia, and not as yet determined and to 
 make and continue the Process thereupon and determine, ac- 
 cording to Law all Crimes and Offences whatsoever properly 
 determinable before you and to Chastize and Punish all Per- 
 
PHOVIXCIAL CU.M.MlSSl(i>^■^<. 449 
 
 sons offending in the Premises by Fines. Forfeitures or otlier- 
 ways. as the Law doih or shall direct and therefore you are 
 hereby strictly Commanded that you diligently attend the 
 keeping of the Peace and Laws and Statutes and ail and Sin- 
 gular ihe rremises and at certain Days and Times and Places 
 which by the Constitution of our said Province are appointed, 
 you make enquiry upon the Premises and hear and determine, 
 perform and fulfill the same, doing therein that which r.o 
 Justice, according to Law shall appertain, AND WE HAVE 
 also assigned you the said Robert Strettell, William Till. Be 1- 
 jamin Shoemaker, Lawrence Growdon, Joseph Turner, Wil- 
 liam Logan, Richard Peters, Lynford Lardner, Benjamin Chew. 
 Thomas Cadwalader, Alexander Steadman, William Plum- 
 sted. Septimus Robinson. John Potts, Rowland Evans, Hanry 
 Pawling, Samuel Ashmead. John Jones, of Germantown. Wil- 
 liam Peters, Samuel Mifflin, Jacob Duchee, Isaac Jones, Wil- 
 liam Cox, Thomas Willing. Daniel Benezec, Edward Penning- 
 ton, Samuel Shoemaker. William Parr. Joshua Howell. Evan 
 Thomas, John Roberts Miller. Archibald McClean, Enoch Davis. 
 Willia'm Dewees, John Coplin. George Evans. Isaac Ashton, 
 Henry Harrison. James Coultas, Jacob Hall, John Trump. 
 John Bull and William Mayberry, Justices of the County Court 
 of Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia, r?-' 
 quiring and commanding any three or more of you to hold 
 Pleas of Assize, Scire Facias, Replevins and to hear and de- 
 termine all and all manner of Pleas, Actions. "Suits ar. 1 
 Causes. Civil. Personal, Real and Mixed now depending or 
 which shall hereafter be commenced in the said Court, ac- 
 cording to Law. AND also to hold special Courts for the mor? 
 speedy Determination of Causes of such Defendants as ar? 
 about to depart the said Province pursuant to the said Consti- 
 tution, AND ALSO we constitute and appoint and full Power 
 and authority Grant unto any one or more of you, the said 
 Justices who have been qualified by taking the Oaths distinctly 
 and separately from such of your Number as by the Laws of 
 the said Province are only Qualified by affirmation to adminis- 
 ter as well in the Court while sitting as out of the same all 
 and every such Oath and Oaths as shall be found necessary 
 for doing of Justice. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused 
 the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, James Hamilton. Esquire (by Virtue of a Com- 
 mission from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal approbaticn Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 29-9-3d Ser. 
 
450 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Chief of the Province aforesaid and Counties of New Castl?, 
 Kent and Sussex upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the twenty- 
 eighth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand 
 seven hundred and sixty-one, and in the First year of our 
 Reign. 
 
 JAMES HAMILTON. 
 
 Indorsed: 
 
 On the 2d March, 1761, the several oaths of Allegiance, &;c., 
 with the Declaration and other usual Qualifications to the 
 King, and also the Oath for the faithful Execution of the sev- 
 eral oflRces of Justice of the Court of General Quarter Ses- 
 sions of the Peace and also of the County Court of Common 
 Pleas for the County of Philadelphia were taken by the 
 within named Alexander Stedman, William Plumsted, "William 
 Peters, Jacob Duchee. Isaac Jones, William Cox, Thomas Wil- 
 ling, William Parr. Enoch Davies, John Coplin. before Ed- 
 ward Shippen, Jun'r, Esq'r, duly commissionated thereto by 
 Dedimus of the 20th of February last. 
 
 EDWD SHIPPEN, JR. 
 
 fRecorded ye 21st January, 1765. J 
 
 GENERAL COMMISSION OF THE PEACE, &C.- 
 
 IL. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France' and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so 
 forth. To James Hamilton. William Till, Benjamin Shoe- 
 maker, Lawrence Growdon, Joseph Turner, William Lo- 
 gan, Richard Peters, Linford Lardner, Benjamin Chew. 
 Thomas Cadwalader and Richard Penn, Esquires, members of 
 the Proprietaries and Governor's Council And to William 
 Plumsted, Septimus Robinson, Samuel Ashmead, William 
 Peters, Samuel Mifflin, Jacob Duchee, Isaac Jones, William 
 Ccxe. Thomas Willing. Daniel Benezet. Samuel Shoemaker, 
 William Parr, Evan Thomas. Archibald McClean. William De- 
 wees. Henry Harrison, James Coultas. Jacob Hall, John Bull, 
 Thomas Lawrence, John Lawrence, George Bryan, William 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 451 
 
 Humphreys. Frederick Amis, Peter Evans. James Biddle and 
 Alexander Edwards, of the County of Philadelphia, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquires, Greeting: 
 
 REPOSING special trust and Conlidence in your Loyalty, 
 Integrity and Ability, KNOW YE that WE HAVE assigned 
 you Jointly and Severally, our Justices our Peace in the 
 County aforesaid to keep and all Laws and Statutes made for 
 the good of our Peace and for the Conservation of the same. 
 to keep and cause to be kept and to Chastise and Punish all 
 Persons offending against the Laws and Statutes within the 
 said County of Philadelphia, as the Law doth or shall direct. 
 WE HAVE also assigned you or any Three or more of you 
 Justices to inquire by the Oaths or Affirmations of good and 
 lawful men of the said County of Philadelphia, by whom the 
 truth of the matter may be the better known of all and all 
 manner of Felonies and other misdeeds and offences whatso 
 ever of which Justices of Oyer and Terminer and General 
 Goal Delivery or Justices of the Peace, according to the Laws 
 of Great Britain and of our said Province may or ought to 
 enquire, and to inspect all Indiccments before you or any ot 
 you taken or taken before others late Justices of the Peace of 
 the said County of Philadelphia, and not as yet determined and 
 to make and to continue the Process thereupon and to hear 
 and cietermino according to Law all Crimes and Offences 
 whatsoever properly determinable before you, and to chastize 
 and Punish al! persons offending in the Premises by Fines. 
 Forfeitures cr otherways as the Law doth or shall direct, And 
 therefore you are hereby strictly commanded that you dili- 
 gently attend the keeping of the Peace and Laws and Stat- 
 utes and all and singular the Premises and at certain Days 
 and Times and Places which by the Constitution of our said 
 Province are appointed you make Enquiry upon the Premises 
 and hear and determine, perform and fulfill the same, doing 
 therein that which to Justice, according to Law shall apper- 
 tain, AND WE HAVE also assigned you, the said James Hamil- 
 ton, William Till. Benjamin Shoemaker, Lawrence Growdon. 
 Joseph Turner, W^illiara Logan, Richard Peters, Lynford Lard- 
 ner, Benjamin Chew, Thomas Cadwallader, Richard Penii, 
 William Plumsted, Septimus Rcbinson, Samuel Ashmead, Wil- 
 liam Peters, Samuel Mifflin. Jacob Duche. Isaac Jones, WMlliam 
 Coxe, Thomas Willing. David Benezet. Samuel Shoemaker, 
 William Parr. Evan Thomas, Archibald McClean, William 
 Dewees. Henry Harrison. James Conltas. Jacob Hall. John 
 Bull. Thomas Lawrence. John Lawrence. George Bryan. Wil- 
 
452 PROA'IXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 liam Humphreys, Frederick Antis, Peter Evans, James Bid- 
 die and Alexander Edwards, Justices of the County Court of 
 Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia, requiring 
 and commanding any three or more of you to hold Pleas oi 
 Assize. Scire facias, Replevins and to hear and determine all 
 and all manner of Pleas. Actions. Suits and Causes, Civil, Per- 
 sonal. Real and Mixed now depending or wnich shall here- 
 after be commenced in the said Court, according to Law. AND 
 also to hold special Courts for tne more speedy determination 
 of Causes of such Defendents as are about to depart the said 
 Province, pursuant to the said Constitution. And also we con- 
 stitute and appoint you and full Power end Authority grant 
 unto any one or more of you the said Justices who have been 
 qualified by taking the Oaths distinctly and separately from 
 such of your Number as by the Laws of the said Province are 
 only qualified by Affirmation to Administer as well in the 
 Courts while sitting as out of the same, all and every such 
 Oath and Oaths as shall be found necessary for doing of Jus- 
 tice. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN. Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the Province aforesaid and C-ounties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the nineteenth day 
 of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and sixty-four, and in the Fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. 
 
 Indorsed: 
 
 December the 3d. 17G4. I do certify that the within named 
 William Plumsted, Isaac Jones, Thomas Willing, Henry Har- 
 rison, James Coultas, John Lawrence, Alexander Edwards, 
 Samuel Ashmead, George Bryan, Jacob Duche, Samuel Mif- 
 nin. John Bull, Archibald McClean, Jacob Hall, James Biddle, 
 Esquires, did this day make and subscribe the usual oaths and 
 Declaration required by Law and also took the oath of office; 
 and that Samuel Shoemaker and Evan Thomas. Esquires, 
 made and subscribed the Affirmations and Declaration re- 
 quired by Law and likewise took an affirmation for the dur 
 execution of their offices under this commission. Before me. 
 by virtue of a General Dedimus of the 2Gth of January last. 
 
 JOSEPH SHIPPEN. JR. 
 
 [Recorded ye 22d Day of January. 1765.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 453 
 
 PETER MILLER FOR NOTARY AND TABELLION PLB- 
 
 LICK. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 TO Peter Miller, of the City of Philadelphia, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Gentleman, Greeting: 
 
 We. reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, 
 Fidelity, Knowledge and Ability, HAVE and do by these Pre- 
 sents make, constitute, comraissionate and appoint you, the 
 said Peter Miller, to be a notary and Tabellion publick within 
 the said Province; and do grant you full power to keep a Reg- 
 ister for that Purpose and to do and perform all and every Act 
 and Acts, Thing and Things necessary or accustomed to be 
 done in and about the Execution of the said office of Notary & 
 Tabellion Publick, TO HAA^, take and receive all Fees. Per- 
 quisites, Profits, Advantages and Emoluments from the said 
 office arising or thereunto of Right belonging and to hold and 
 enjoy the same office during our Pleasure. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to 
 be hereunto aflRxed. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN. Esquire (by virtue of a Commi?- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the Province aforesaid and with our 
 Royal approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of our said Province and the Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the sixteenth 
 day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
 hundred and sixty-five and in the Fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 .TOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 19th February. 1765.] 
 
454 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 ENOCH DAVIS, FOR JUSTICE, &CA. 
 
 [L. S.] 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 TO ENOCH DAVIS, of the County of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 REPOSING special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, 
 Integrity and Abiliiy. KNOW that we have assigned you one 
 of our Justices our Peace in the County of Philadelphia afore- 
 said to keep and all Laws and Statutes made for the Good of 
 our Peace and for Conservation of the same, to keep and cause 
 to be kept and to chastise and punish all Persons offending 
 against the Laws and Statutes within the said County, as the 
 Law doth or shall direct. GIVING hereby & granting unto you, 
 the said Enoch Davis full Power and Authority to Execute and 
 perform all the several Acts and Things which any Justice of 
 the Peace in the County of Philadelphia afoiesaid by fhe Gen- 
 eral Commission assigned lawfully can, may or ought to do, 
 as fully and amply as if your name had amongst other the 
 Justices in the said General Commission nominated, been par- 
 ticularly inserted and expressed. AND WE have also assigned 
 you, the said Enoch Davis, one of the Justices of the Court of 
 Common Pleas for the said County of Philadelphia to hear 
 and determine all and all manner of Pleas. Actions, Suits & 
 Causes, civil, personal, real and mixed now depending or which 
 shall hereafter be commenced in the said court, according to 
 Law, AND generally to do and cause to be done all the several 
 matters and Things which any Justice of the Peace and of the 
 County Court of Common Pleas for the said County can or may 
 lawfully do, acting always therein that which to Justice, ac- 
 cording to Law shall appertain, IN TESTIMONY whereof 
 We have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN. Esquire, by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Peun and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the Province aforesaid and with our 
 Royal Approbation Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and Counties of New Castle. Keni 
 and Sussex on Delaware at Philadelphia, the seventeenth day 
 of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and sixtv-five. and in the Fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PEXN. 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 455 
 
 Indorsed: 
 
 Philadelphia. ITlh January. 17G5. the within named Enoch 
 Davis. Esq'r. did this day lake and subscribe the several oatht- 
 & Declarations enjoined by Law in order to enable him to en- 
 ter on the Execution of this Commission, and also took an 
 Oath for the faithful Discharge of his office. Before me, by 
 Virtue of a Dedimus from the Governor. 
 
 JOSEPH SHIPPEN, JR. 
 
 I Recorded the Gth May, 17G5.J 
 
 BOND. PHILIP FORD. ESQ'R. SHERIFF .fc 0R3 TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by the.«e Presents that We. Philip Ford, of 
 Ridley Township, in the County of Chester, Esq'r, John Fair- 
 lamb, of :he Township of Middleton, in the s'd County. Esq'r. 
 & John Morton, of Ridley aforesaid, Esq'r, are held and firmly 
 bound unto our sovereign Lord George the Third, by the Grace 
 of God King of Great Britain, France and Ireland Defender 
 .of the Faith, &ca., in the sum of six hundred Pounds current 
 money of Pennsylvania to be paid to our said Lord the King, 
 his Heirs or Successors. To which payment well and truly to be 
 made we do bind ourselves and each of us for and in the whole 
 cur and each of our Heirs. Executors and Administrators, 
 joint'.y and severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our 
 Seals. Dated the fourth Day of October, in the Fourth year of 
 the Reign of our said Lord the King, in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-four. 17G4. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bcunden Philip Ford, on the first Day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Chester, for 
 the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, accord- 
 ing to an Act of Assembly of this Province. Entiluled an Act 
 for regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners as by a cer- 
 tain Indenture, bearing date the first day of October Instant 
 made or mentioned to be made betw^een Davis Bevan. Esq'r, 
 Coroner of the County of Chester in the Province of Pennsyl- 
 
■iaG PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 vania, of the one. part, and Jonas Preston, Dennis Whelan. 
 Thomas Evans, Robert Pennell. Nathaniel Vernon and John 
 Ford, Freeholders and Inhabitants of the said County of Ches- 
 ter of the other Part, Relation being thereunto had more at 
 large appears. NOW, if the said Philip Ford, by himself or 
 his lawful Deputy shall and do well and truly perform his duty 
 and trust in the said office of Sheriff when thereunto Law- 
 fully and thoroughly Qualified, according to the Tenor of Va-y 
 affirmation which he shall make for the due execution of the 
 said office of Sheriff then this obligation to be void and of nj 
 effect, or else to be and remain in full Force and Virtue, to the 
 Uses, Intents and Purposes in the said Act mentioned and ap- 
 pointed, and to no other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 PHILIP FORD. [Seal. I 
 
 JNO. FAIRLAMB. [Seal.] 
 JOHN MORTON. [Seal.l 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philad'a, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, the fourth day of October, 1764, Before me, A)ox- 
 andor Stedman. Esq'r, one of Judges of the Supreme Court of 
 the Province of Pennsylvania. 
 
 ALEX'R STEDMAN. |So;;].] 
 
 [Recorded the 7th day of Mav, 1763.1 
 
 BOND. PETER KECHLEIN. SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON. 
 & O'RS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL :\IEN by these Presents that We, Peter Kech- 
 lein cf Easton. in the County of Northampton, Eoi / .joI;n Jen- 
 nings, of Allen's Town, in the said County. Esq'r. and Chris- 
 topher Waggoner, of Lower Saucon Township, in the said 
 County. Yeoman, are held and firmly Bound unto o ir Sov- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 457 
 
 ereign George the Third, by the Grace of God King cr Great 
 Britain. France and Ireland Defender of the Faitn &c.. in the 
 sum of three hundred pounds current money of Psn'iyy'.va- 
 nia, to be pa'd unto our said Lord the King, nis Heirs oi' Suc- 
 cessors, To which Payment, well and truly to be made, We 
 do bind oMrselves, and each of us for and in the whole, our 
 and each of our Heirs, Executors & AdministratDrs, jointly and 
 severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals. 
 Dated the fourth day of October, in the Third year of the 
 Reign of our s;iid Lord the King, Annoque Domini 1764. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bcunden Peter Kechlein on the first day of this In- 
 stant October was elected Sheriff for the said County of North- 
 ampton for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said 
 County, according to an Act of Assembly of this Province, en- 
 tituled an Act for regulating elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, 
 as by a certain Indenture bearing date the first day of October 
 Instant made or mentioned to be made between Arthur Leti- 
 more, Coroner of the County of Northampton, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, of the one part, and John Redrock, John Van- 
 campen, Casper Dull, Jacob Orndt, James Hope and Jacob 
 Hefflefinger. Freeholders of the said county of the other part. 
 Relation being thereunto had at large appears. NOW, if the 
 said Peter Kechlein, by himself or his lawful Deputy shall and 
 do well and truly perform his duty and Trust in the said office 
 of Sheriff, when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, 
 according to the Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make 
 for the due execution of his said office of sheriff. Then this 
 obligation to be void and of no effect, or else to be and remain 
 in full Force and Virtue, to the Uses, Intents and Purpo.se; in 
 the said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no other lite, 
 lurent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 PETER KECHLEIN, FSoal.] 
 
 JOHN JENNINGS, [Seal.] 
 
 (In German) CHRISTOPHER WAGGONER. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered In the Presence of Us, :he words >of 
 Northampton) being first wrote on an Erazure in the 4th line 
 of the Condition of the within Bond. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and acknolwedged at Philadelphia, the Fourch day of" 
 October, 1764, Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. ; L. S.; 
 
 [Recorded ye 8th day of May. 1765.] 
 
458 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 BOND ROB'T McPHERSON, SHERIFF OF YORK. & O'RS TO 
 THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, Robert M?- 
 Pherson, Esq'r, High Sheriff of the County of York, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, for the ensuing year. William Ben- 
 nett, of Warrington Township, in the said County, Merchant, 
 and William Porter, of Hamilton Bane Township, in the said 
 County. Blacksmith, are held and firmly bound unto our Sov- 
 ereign Lord George the Third, by the Grace of God, King of 
 Great Britain, France and Ireland Defender of the Faith, and 
 so forth, in the sum of six hundred Pounds Current Money of 
 Pennsylvania to be paid unto our said Lord the King, his 
 Heirs and Successors, To which Payment, well and truly to be 
 made we do bind ourselves and each of us for and in the 
 Whole, our and each of our Heirs, Executors and Administra- 
 tors jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed 
 wich our Seals. Dated the fifth day of October, in the Fourth 
 year of the Reign of our said Lord the King. Anno Domini. 
 1764. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Robert McPherson. on the first day of Oc- 
 tober Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of York 
 for the ensuing year, by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Ac: of Assembly of this Province, entituled an 
 Act for Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, as by 
 a certain Indenture bearing "date the second day of October 
 Instant made cr mentioned to be made between John Adlum, 
 Esq'r, Coroner & Thomas Minshall and Philip Rothrack, two 
 of the Persons officiating as Judges of the Election for York 
 County for the ensuing year, of the one Part, and John Mc- 
 Kinley. William McClellan, Robert Horner, Michael Bower. 
 Jun'r. William Greer, and David Watson, six of the Electors 
 of the said County, of the other Part. Relation being thereunto 
 had at large appears. NOW, if the said Robert McPherson, by 
 himself or his lawful Deputy shall and do well and truly per- 
 form his Duty and Trust in the said office of Sheriff whan 
 thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the 
 Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for the due exe- 
 cution of his said office of Sheriff, then this present Obligation 
 tc be void and of no effect, or else to be and remain in full 
 Force and Virtue, to the I'ses. Intents and Purposes in the said 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 459 
 
 Act mentioned and appointed, and to no oiher Use, Intent or 
 Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 ROBERT Mcpherson, [Seai.] 
 
 WM BENNETT. [Seal.] 
 
 WILLIAM PORTER. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Ui, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged at Philad'a. the llth day of Oc- 
 tober, 1764, Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALL«N. !L. S.l 
 
 [Recorded the 9th May, 1765.] 
 
 BOND. JACOB WEAVER, SHERIFF OF BERKS. & O'RS TO 
 THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that we. Jacob Weave) , 
 of Reading, in the County of Berks, Esq'r, Isaac Levan. of the 
 same place, Gent., and Rudolph Bunner, of the City of Phila- 
 delphia. Innholder, are held and firmly bound unto our sov- 
 ereign George the Third, by the Grace of God King of Great 
 Britain. France and Ireland. Defender of the Faith. &ca.. in 
 the sum of six hundred pounds current money of Pennsyl- 
 vania, to be paid unto our said Lord the King, his Heirs and 
 Successors. To which Payment, well and truly to be mad? We 
 do bind ourselves, and each of us. for and in the whole, our 
 and each of our Heirs. Executors and Administrators jointly 
 and severally firmly by these Presents, Sealed with our 
 Seals. Dated the fourth Day of October, in the Third year of 
 the Reign of our said Lord the King. Annoq Dom. 1764. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Jacob Weaver, on the first day of this 
 Instant October was elected Sheriff for the said County of 
 Berks for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, 
 according to an Act of Assembly of this Province, entituled An 
 
460 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Act for Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, As by 
 a certain Indenture, bearing date the first day of October In- 
 stant made or mentioned to be made between Samuel Weiser, 
 Esq'r, Coroner of the County of Berks, of the one Part, and 
 Frederick Weiser. William Huttenstein, Samuel J-Iigh and 
 George Hinton. Freeholders, Assistant Judges and John Hen- 
 ton. Pecer Baum. Daniel Reed, Mordecai Lee, George Bucher 
 and Christian Peuster, Freeholders of the said County, duly 
 chosen inspectors to assist the Sheriff or other proper officers 
 in the General Election for the said County of the other part. 
 Relation being thereunto had at large appears. NOW, if the 
 said Jacob Weaver, by himself or his lawful Deputy shall and 
 do well and truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said ofTVce 
 of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, 
 according to the Tenor of the Affirmation which he shall make 
 for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, Then this 
 obligation to be void and of no effect, or else to be and re- 
 main in full Force and Virtue, to the Uses, Intents and Pur- 
 poses in the said Act mentioned and appointed, and to no 
 other Use, Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JACOB WEAVER, [Seal.] 
 
 ISAAC LEVAN, [Seal.l 
 
 (In German.) RUDOLPH BUNNER. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged the day of October, 1764, 
 
 Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLEN. 1 L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 10th day of :May. 1765.] 
 
PROVIXCIAL CuMMIS^ICXiJ. 4GI 
 
 BOND, WM PARR. SHERIFF OF PHILADA. & ORS TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL .MEN by these Presents ihat we. William Parr, 
 of lae City of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania. 
 Esq'r, Joseph Fox, of the said City. Esq"r, and Abel James, of 
 the same City, Merchant, are held and firmly bound unto our 
 Sovereign Lord George the Third, by the Grace of God King 
 of Great Britain. France and Ireland, Defender of the Fauh. 
 &ca., in the Sum of Two Thousand Pounds current money of 
 Pennsylvania, to be paid unto our said Lord the King, his 
 Heirs or Successors, To which Payment, well and truly to bo 
 made We do Bind ourselves, and each of us. for and in the 
 Whole, our and each of our Heirs, Executors & Administra- 
 tors jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents. Sealed 
 with our Seals. Dated the fourth Day of October, in the Fourth 
 year of the Reign of our said Lord the King. Anno Domini on? 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty-four. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden William Parr, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said City and County of 
 Philadelphia for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said 
 County, according to an Act of Assembly of this Province, en 
 tituled an Act for Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coro- 
 ners, as by a certain Indenture bearing date the first day of 
 October Instant made or mentioned to be made between Jo- 
 seph Redman, Esq'r. Sheriff of the City and County of Phila- 
 delphia, of the one Part, & Daniel Williams. John Drinker. 
 John Ord. Barney Barns. James Jones. George Gray, Philip 
 Tudrow, Nicholas Swink. Jonathan Knight, John Shoemaker. 
 John Hall and Abraham Wentz. Gentlemen. Freeholders of the 
 said City and County of the other Part. Relation being there- 
 unto had at large appears. NOW. if the said William Parr, by 
 himself or his lawful Deputy shall and do well and truly p?r- 
 form his Duty and Trust in the said Office of Sheriff when 
 thereunto lawfully and thoroughly qualified, according to the 
 Tenor of the affirmation which he shall make for the due exe- 
 cution of his said office of Sheriff, then this obligation to be 
 void and of no effect, or else to be and remain in full Force & 
 Virtue, to the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the said Act men- 
 tioned and appointed, and to no other use. Intent or PurnoL^:- 
 whatsoever. 
 
 WILL: PARR. ISeal.l 
 
 JOS: FOX. fSeal.l 
 
 ABEL JAMES. [Seal.] 
 
462 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN, 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged the 4th day of October, 1764, Be- 
 fore me. 
 
 HENRY HARRISON. [Seal. J 
 
 (Recorded ye 10th May, 17G5.] 
 
 BOND. JNO. GREGG, SHERIFF OF BUCKS. & O'RS, TO THE 
 
 KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that we John Gregg, of 
 Middletown, in the County of Bucks, Esq'r. William Buck- 
 man, of Newton, in the said County, Esq'r, & John Addis, of 
 the Township of Northampton, in the same County, Esq'r, are 
 held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Third by the Grace of God King of Great Britain. France Ai 
 Ireland Defender of the Faith, &ca., in the Sum of Six Hun- 
 dred Pounds Current money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our 
 said Lcrd the King, his Heirs and Successors, To which Pay- 
 ment well and truly to be made We do Bind ourselves and 
 each of us for and in Whole our and each of our Heirs, Execu- 
 tors and Administrators jointly and severally, finnly by these 
 Presents, Sealed with our Seals, Dated the fourth day of Oc- 
 tober, in the Fourth year of the Reign of our said Lord the 
 King, Anno Domini, One thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 four. 1764. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this Obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Gregg, on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Bucks for the 
 ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, according to 
 an Act of Assembly of this Province Entituled an Act for 
 Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners as by a cer- 
 tain Indenture bearing date the first day of October Instant 
 made or mentioned to be made between William Buckman, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 463 
 
 Coroner of Bucks county in ihe Province of Pennsylvania, of 
 the one Part, and Jonathan Knight. Paul Prescon, William 
 Atkinson. William Blakely, Henry Marjerum and Thomas 
 Buckman. Freeholders of the County aforesaid of the other 
 Pai., Relation being thereunto had at large appears. NOW, 
 if the said John Gregg, by himself or his lawful Deputy shall 
 and do well and truly perform his Duty and Trust in the said 
 c ffice of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly 
 qualified, according to the Tenor of the affirmation whic'.i he 
 fliall make for the due execution of his said office of Sheriff, 
 Then this Obligation to be void and of no effect, or else to b3 
 and remain in full Force and Virtue, to the Uses. Intents and 
 Purposes in the said Act mentioned and appointc 1 and to no 
 ether use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN GREGG, fSeal.l 
 
 WILLIAM BUCKMAN, |SeaI.| 
 JOHN ADDIS. [Seal. I 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philad'a, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, the fourth day of October, 17G4, Before me, Al- 
 exander Stedman, Esq'r, One of the Justices of the Supreme 
 Court of the Province of Pennsylvania. 
 
 ALEX'R STEDMAN. |L. S.l 
 
 (Recorded the 10th May. 1765.1 
 
 E3XD. JOHN BARR. SHERIFF OF LANCASTER & O'RS TO 
 THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents That we. John Barr, of 
 the Borough of Lancaster, in the County of Lancaster, Esq'r, 
 Mathias Slough, of the Borough aforesaid. Esq'r. & Ludwick 
 Lowman. of the same Place. Merchant, are held and firmly 
 bound unto our Sovereign 1/ord George the Third by the Grace 
 
464 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 of God King of Great Britain, France and Ireland. Defender 
 of the Faitii, &ca., in the Sum of Six hundred Pounds Current 
 money of Pennsylvania, to be paid to our said Lord the King, 
 his Heirs or Successors. To which Payment well and truly tu 
 be made We do Bind ourselves, and each of us, for and in the 
 Whole, our and each of our Heirs, Executors. & Administratora 
 Jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents Sealed with our 
 Seals Dated the fifth day of October, in the Fourth year of ihe 
 Reign of our said Lord the King, and in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-four. 1764. 
 
 THE CONDITION of tnis Obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden John Bair. on the first day of October In- 
 stant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Lancaster for 
 the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, accord- 
 ing to an Act of Assembly of this Province, entituled an ACi 
 for regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners as by a cer- 
 tain Indenture bearing date the third day of this Instant 
 October made or mentioned to be made, between Mathias 
 Slough. Esq'r, Coroner of the County in the Provinee of Penn- 
 sylvania, of the one Part, and Peter Light, George Eberle. Ai - 
 drew Little, Sebastian Kellar, William Cook & Abrr.ham Groff. 
 six of the Freemen and Inhabitants of the said County of the 
 other Part, Relation being thereunto had at large appea.t. 
 NOW, if the said John Barr. by himself or his lawful Deputy 
 shall and do well and truly perform his Duty and Trust in th^^ 
 said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully and thoroughly 
 qualified, according to the Tenor of the Affirmation which he 
 shall make for the due execution of his said office of Sheriif, 
 Then this present obligation to be void and of no effect, or 
 else to be and remain in full force and virtue to the Us«s, In- 
 tents and purposes in the said Act mentioned and appointed, 
 and to no other Use. Intent or Purpose whatsoever. 
 
 JOHN BARR, fSeal.l 
 
 MATHIAS SLOUGH. fSeal.l 
 LUDWIG LAUMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 DAVID KENNEDY. 
 
 Taken and acknowledged the fifth day of October. A'o D'i 
 1764. Before me. Alexander Stedman. Esquire, one of the 
 Judges of the Supreme Court of the Province of Pennsylvania. 
 
 ALEX'R STEDMAN. [L. S.J 
 
 [Recorded the 11th day of May. 1765.] 
 
PKOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. ^GS 
 
 BOND. EZEKL DIXXIXG. SHERIFF CUMBERLAND & 
 O'RS TO THE KING. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that We, Ezekiel Dun- 
 ning, Esq'r, High Sheriff of the County of Cumberland in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania for the ensuing year, John Dun- 
 ning, of West Pennsborough. in the said Province. Yeoman, 
 and James Love, of West Pennsborough, aforesaid. Yeoman, 
 are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Third, by the Grace of God. King of Britain, France and Ire- 
 land. Defender of the Faith. <tca.. in the sum of Six hundred 
 Pounds current money of Lennsylvania to be paid unto our 
 said Lord the King, his Heirs or Successors, To which Pay- 
 ment, well and truly to be made We do bind ourselves, and 
 each of us, for and in the whole, our and each of our Heir;,, 
 Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by 
 these Presents, Sealed with our Seals, Dated the tenth day of 
 October, in the Fourth year of the Reign of our said Lord the 
 King. Anno Domini 1764. 
 
 THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that WHEREAS 
 the above bounden Ezekiel Dunning, on the first day of October 
 Instant was elected Sheriff for the said County of Cumberland 
 for the ensuing year by the Freemen of the said County, ac- 
 cording to an Act of Assembly of this Province entituled an 
 Act for Regulating Elections of Sheriffs and Coroners, As by a 
 certain Indenture bearing date the first day of October Instant 
 made or mentioned 'to be made between Joseph Hunter, Esq'r, 
 Coroner of the County of Cumberland, of the one Part, and 
 Wm. Fleming. Alex'r Laughlen. Abr'm Wood, Robert Miller. 
 Andrew Holmes & Thomas Erie, free Electors or Choosers of 
 the County of Cumberland, of the other Part. As in and by the 
 said recited Indenture. Relation being thereunto had appears. 
 NOW. if the said Ezekiel Dunning, by himself or his lawful 
 Deputy shall and do well and truly perform his Duty and 
 Trust in the said office of Sheriff when thereunto lawfully & 
 thoroughly qualified, according to the Tenor of the Oath or 
 Affirmation which he shall make for the due execution of his 
 said office of Sheriff. Then this present obligation to be void 
 and of no effect or else to be and remain in full force and vir- 
 tue to the Uses. Intents and Purposes in the said Act men- 
 
 30-9-3d Ser. 
 
466 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 tioned and appointed & to no other Use, Intent or Purpose 
 
 whatsoever. 
 
 EZEKIEL DUNNING, [Seal. J 
 
 JNO. DUNNING, [Seal. J 
 
 JAMES LOVE. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 THOS. LUSK. 
 
 Taken and Acknowledged at Philad'a, the loth day of Oc- 
 tober, A"o D"i 17H4. Before me. 
 
 WILL. ALLKN. ' .L. £.! 
 
 [Recorded the 11th day of May, 1765.] 
 
 PHILIP FORD, SHERIFF OF CHESTER. 
 
 GEORGE tne Third, by the Grace of God ol Grent Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To Philip Ford, of the County of Chester, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Philip Ford, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Chester, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County of Chester, with the appurte- 
 nances and our Peace within the same, to your care and De- 
 fence. Authorizing and commanding you, the said Philip Ford 
 to do and perform all the several Acts and Things in the said 
 County of Chester that to the office, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong. 
 To hold, exercise, and enjoy the said office, with all the Rights. 
 Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages from thence 
 lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, until 
 vour term therein, according to the Constitution of our said 
 
PROVIN'CIAL C0^^.^11^'S10^■S. 4'>7 
 
 Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself well so 
 long in the said office. IX TESTIMONY whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. JOHN PENN. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chiof 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of OctODor, 
 .A.nno Domini one thousand se\en hundred and sixtv-five, £:nd 
 in the fifth year ol our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. IL. S.l 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO PHILIP FORD SHERIFF OF 
 CHESTER. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace oi God of Great Britain, 
 Franco and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Chester, in the Province of Pennsylvania. Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith we have granted unto Philip ?'ord, Esq'r. the office of 
 Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the Expiration of a 
 certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you and all and every of you that to the said Philip 
 Ford you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the affice 
 of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong 
 lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. JOHN PENN. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commandfr in Chief 
 
46S PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent anj 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, f'iid 
 in the fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. iL S ] 
 
 I Recorded the 4tli Ocfr, 1765.] 
 
 PETER KECHLEIN. SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To Peter Kechlein, of the County of Northampton, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 J^o\alty. Integriiv and Ability We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Peter Kechlein, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Northampton, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Northampton, with the 
 appurtenances, and our Peace within the same, to your Care 
 and Defence, authorizing and commanding you. the said 
 Peter Kechlein, to do and perform all the several Acts and 
 Things in the said County of Northampton that to the office 
 of Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our 
 said Province do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and en- 
 joy the said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites. 
 Emoluments and Advantages from thence lawfully accruing 
 or thereunto of Right appertaining, until your Term therein, 
 according to the Constitution of our said Province shall of 
 Course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the said 
 office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. .JOHN PENN. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation"). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 469 
 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, ac Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixry-livts nnd 
 in the fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENX. l.L. S.J 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO PETER KECHLEIN, SHERIFF 
 OF NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, aud so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices. Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Northampton, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith we have granted unto Peter Kechlein the office of 
 Sheriff of the said County, to hold until the expiration of a 
 certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you, and all and every of you that to the said Peter 
 •Kechlein you be aiding and assisting in all Things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Coiinties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, and 
 in the fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. IL. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 4th Oct'r. 1765.1 
 
470 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WILLIAM BUCKMAN, SHERIFF OF BUCKS. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so torch. 
 To William Buckman, of the County of Bucks, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania. Esquire. Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said William Buckman, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of Bucks, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Bucks with the appur- 
 tenances and our Peace within the same to your Care and De- 
 fence, Authorizing and Commanding you, the said William 
 Buckman to do and perform all the several Acts & Things in 
 the said County of Bucks, that to the office of Sheriff, accord- 
 ing to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do 
 in any wise belong. TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said 
 office with all the Rights. Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and 
 Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your Term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province shall of course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 MONY whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. JOHN PENN. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and. 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, and 
 in the fifth year of nur Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. iL. S.] 
 
PKOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. "ITl 
 
 WHIT OF ASSISTANCE TO \VM BUCKMAN, SHERIFF OF 
 
 BUCKS. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices, Magistrates and other omcers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Bucks, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even Dat- 
 herewith we have granted unto William Buckman, Esq'r, th-^ 
 office of Sheriff of the said County of Bucks. To hold until the 
 expir-tiou of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears, We do therefore, by these Presents, require and 
 command you and all and every of you, that to the said W'l- 
 liam Buckman vou be aiding and assisting in all things that to 
 the ofhce of sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise 
 belong la^vfullv. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and witn our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chie. 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castlo, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of Octobei . 
 ^nno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixiy-hve. and 
 i, the fifth year of our Reign. _^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^ 
 
 I Recorded the 4th day of October. 1765.1 
 
 JOHN BARR. SHERIFF OF LANCASTER. 
 
 r FORGE the Third, bv the Giace of God of Great Britain. 
 Prance on^d reland King. Defender of the Faith, and so fort^a^ 
 TO John Barr, of the County of Lancaster, in the Province of 
 Pennpylvania. Esquire. Greeting: 
 
472 PKOVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in yovir 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said JOHN BARR. to be sheriff of 
 the said County of Lancaster, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County of Lancaster, with the appurte- 
 nances, and our Peace within the same, to your Care and De- 
 fence, authorizing and Commanding you the said John Barr, to 
 do and perform all the several acts and Things in the said 
 County of Lancaster that to the office of Sherilf, according :o 
 the Laws o'f Great Britain, and of our said Province do in 
 any wise belong, To hold, exercise and enjoy the said oflTice, 
 with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Ad- 
 vantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of right 
 appertaining, until your term therein, according to the Consti- 
 tution of our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving 
 yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to 
 be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENX, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of Octobr: . 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, and 
 in the fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. |L. S.l 
 
PKOVIXCIAL OoMMl>r^I<iXS. 4''S 
 
 WRIT OV ASSISTANCE TO JOHN I5ARR. SHERIFF OV 
 LANCASTER. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of ihe Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges. Justices, :Magistrates and other officers, Fn e- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within :he Counlv of 
 Lancaster, in the Province of Pennsylvania. Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto John Barr. Esq'r, the office of 
 Sheriff of the said County. To hold until the Expiration of a 
 certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do. therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you and all and every of you that to the said John Barr 
 you be aiding and assisting in all Things that to the office of 
 Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise belong law- 
 fully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. JOHN PENN. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-fiv^. ar.d 
 in the fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 4th day of Oct'r. ITGo.l 
 
474 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 DAVD McCONAGHY, SHERIFF OF YORK. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To David McConaghy, of the County of York, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said David McConaghy, to b? 
 Sheriff of the said County of York, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of York, with ihe appur- 
 tenances, and our Peace within the same, to your Care and 
 Defence, authorizing and commanding you, the said David Mc- 
 Conaghy, to do and perform all the several Acts and Things in 
 the said County of York that to the office of Sheriff, according 
 to the Laws of Great Britain and of oui' said Province do in 
 any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Ad- 
 vantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right 
 appertaining until youi- Term therein, according to the Con- 
 stitution of our said Province shall of Course expire, you be- 
 having yourself well so long in the said office. IN TESTI- 
 MONY Whereof We have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, and 
 in the fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 •lOHN PENN. [L. S.l 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIOXS. 4.5 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO DAVU McCONAGHV. SHERIFF 
 OF YORK. 
 
 GEORGE ihe Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France aiid Ireland King, DeK-nder of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other officers, Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 York, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith We have granted unto David McConaghy. Esq"r, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County. To hold until the Expira- 
 tion of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said commission at 
 large appears, W'e do, therefore, by these Presents, require and 
 command you and all and every of you that to the said David 
 McConaghy you be aiding and assisting in all Things that to 
 the office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any 
 wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle. Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of October. 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, and 
 in the fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 I Recorded the 5th Oct'r. 1765.] 
 
4't! PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 JASPER SCULL, SHERIFF OF BERKS. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To Jasper Scull, of the County of Berks, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence iu your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability We have rominated. consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Jasper Scull, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Berks, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County of Berks, with the appurtenances, 
 and our Peace within the same, to your Care and Defence, au- 
 thorizing and commanding you, the said Jasper Scull, to do 
 and perform all the several Acts and Things in the said County 
 of Berks that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise belong, 
 To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the 
 Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages from 
 thence lawfully accruing, or thereunto of Right appertaining, 
 until your Term therein, according to the Constitution of our 
 said Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven nundred and sixty-five, ^nd 
 iu the fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PrNN. [L. S.l 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 477 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JASPER SCULL, SHERIFP^ OF 
 BERKS. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so for:h. 
 To all Judges, Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Berks, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain commission, bearing even Date 
 herewith we have granted unto Jasper Scull, Esquire, the 
 Office of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the expira- 
 tion of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require & 
 command you and all and every of you. that to the said Jasper 
 Scull you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 Office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. JOHN PENN. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, Kent and 
 Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, and 
 in the fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 5th day of Oct'r. 1765.] 
 
 WM PARR. SHERIFF OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Gieat Britain, 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 
478 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 To William Parr, of the City and County of Philadelphia, in 
 the Province cf Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, repoiing special Trust and Conhdence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said William Parr, to be sheriff 
 of the said City and County of Philadelphia, within our sail 
 Province, hereby committing the said City and County ot 
 Philadelphia, v^'ith the appurtenances, and our Peace within 
 the same, to your Care and Defence, authorizing and com- 
 manding you, the said William Parr, to do and perform all the 
 several Acts and Things in the said City and County of Phila- 
 delphia that to the office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province do in any wise be- 
 long. To hold. Exercise and enjoy the said office, with all the 
 Rights, Fees, Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages from 
 thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, 
 until your Term therein, according to the Constitution of our 
 said Province shall of Course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said office. IN TESTIMONY whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. JOHN PENxN. Esq'r iby virtue or a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle. 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the seventh 
 day of October. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred 
 and sixty-five, and in the Fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 .JOHN PENN. IL. S.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO W'M PARR, SHERIFF OF 
 PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all .Judges. Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 479 
 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the City and 
 County of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, 
 Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto William Parr. Esquire, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said City and County, To hold until the 
 Expiration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall, well behave himself therein, as by our said Commission 
 at large appears. We do, therefore, by these Presents, require 
 and command you, and all and every of you that to the said 
 William Parr you be aiding and assisting in all Things that 
 to the office of Sheriff for the said City and County do or may 
 in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENX, Esq'r (by virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and the Counties of New Cascle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the seventh 
 day of October. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred 
 and sixty-five, and in the Fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. iL. S.l 
 
 JOHN HOLMES. SHERIFF OF CU :\IBERLAND. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by tlie Grace of God of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To John Holmes, of the County of Cumberland, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania. Esquire. Greeting: 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents, nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said John Holmes, to be Sheriff of 
 the said county of Cumberland within our said Provinc^a. 
 hereby committing the said County of Cumberland, with the 
 appurtenances, and our Peace within the same to your 
 Care and Defence, authorizing and commanding you, the 
 said John Holmes, to do and perform all :h:- .sev- 
 
480 PROVI^•CIAL, COMMISSIONS. 
 
 eral acts and Things in tlie said County of Cum- 
 berland that to the office of Sheriff, according to the i.aws 
 of Great Britain, and of our said Province do in any wise be- 
 long. To hold, exercise and enjoy the said oflTice. with all the 
 Rights, Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and Advantages from 
 thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, 
 until your Term therein, according to tlie Constitution of our 
 said Province shall of course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said office. I-X TESTIMONY whereof We 
 have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be here- 
 unto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS. JOHN PENX. Esq'r (by virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle. 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fifth 
 day of October. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred 
 and sixty-five, and in the Fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 .JOHN PENN. IL. S.l 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN HOL.MES, SHERIFF OF 
 CUMBERLAND. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Cumberland, in the Province of Pennsylvania. Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission, bearing even date 
 herewith we have granted unto John Holmes. Esq'r, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County. To hold until the Expiration of a 
 certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein, as by our said Commission at large ap- 
 pears. We do. therefore, by these Presents, require and com- 
 mand you. and all and every of you that to the said John 
 Holmes you be aiding and assisting in all Things that to the 
 office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise be- 
 long lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof we have caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 481 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esq'r (by virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and the Counties of New Castle, 
 Kent and Sussex on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fifth 
 day of October. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred 
 and sixty-five, and in the Fifth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.J 
 
 [Recorded the 7th day of October, 1765.] 
 
 CHARTER OF THE LUTHERAN CONGREGATION AT 
 PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 CHARTER of the German Lutheran Congregation in and 
 near the City of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, ESQUIRES, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania and 
 Counties of New Casile, Kent and Sussex ou Delaware, To all 
 unto whom these Presents shall come. Greeting: 
 
 General Preamble. 
 
 WHEREAS, divers members of the German Lutheran Con- 
 gregation his Brittanick Majesty's Liege and Naturalized Sub- 
 jects, residing in or near the City of Philadelphia, have at a 
 great expence purchased four Lots of Ground and have erected 
 thereon a large Church, called St. Michael's Church, with a 
 school house, and Parsonage House and have set apart the re- 
 mainder of the said Lots for a burial Place and other public 
 Uses of the said Congregation. AND WHEREAS it hath been 
 represented to us by the Reverend Henry Muhlenberg, the 
 Present Rector of the said Curch. Henry Keppele, David 
 Sickle. Lawrence Bast. Jacob Graeff. Adam Weber. David 
 Scheffer. Andrew Boshard. Daniel Grub and Adam Krebs. the 
 present Trustees of the said Church, Martin Rauh. John Kuhn, 
 Henry Krauss, Peter Draess. Martin Rees and Jacob Fox. the 
 
 31-9-3d Ser. 
 
482 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS 
 
 present Vestry men of the said Church, and Adam Phister, 
 Andrew Bertch, Andrew Mayer, Philip Hall, Sigmund Reely 
 and Nicolaus Weber, the present Church Wardens of the said 
 Church, that they and all the Communicating members of the 
 said Congregation amounting to above Five hundred Heads of 
 Pamilies have made and signed fundamental articles tending 
 to the orderly and good government of the said Church the ad- 
 vancement of true Piety and the forming good Christians faith- 
 ful subjects to his sacred majesty and useful and peaceable 
 members of the Government under which they live, But that 
 for want of being a Body Corporate They, the said Rector, 
 Trustees, Vestrymen and Church wardens find many difficul- 
 ties in the Execution of the said wholesome ordinances as well 
 as in the management and Preservation of the Lots Burying 
 Ground and other Estate or Appurtenances with which the 
 Providence of God, thro' the common Charity of the members 
 has been pleased to bless the said Church and the said Rector, 
 Trustees, Vestry men and Church Wardens, declaring their 
 grateful sense of the uninterrupted Enjoyment of their ines- 
 timable Civil and religious privileges in our said Province 
 have prayed us to incorporate them by the name of the Rector 
 Vestry Men and Church Wardens of the German Lutheran 
 Congregation in and near the City of Philadelphia, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, And that they, and their successors, by 
 such name, may be erected and constituted a Body corporate 
 and Politic and have perpetual succession with a particular 
 Provision for erecting one Church more within the said City 
 or the Liberties thereof for the further accommodation of the 
 members of the said Congregation which are already become 
 too numerous to be conveniently seated in one House of Wor- 
 ship. 
 
 Incorporating Clause. 
 
 NOW KNOW YE that we, favouring the Prayer of the 
 said Rector, Trustees, Vestrymen and Church Wardens and 
 willing as much as in us lies to encourage Virtue, Piety and 
 Charity, and for other good causes and considerations Us 
 thereunto specially moving have granted, ordained, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, And by these Presents do for Us, our 
 Heirs & Successors, Grant, ordain, declare, constitute and ap- 
 point that the said Henry Muhlenberg. Rector, Henry Kep- 
 pele, David Sickle, Lawrence Bast, Jacob Graeff, Adam Weber, 
 David Scheffer, Andrew Boshard, Daniel Grub, Adam Krebs, 
 Martin Rauh, John Kuhn. Henry Krauss. Peter Draess. Mar- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 4S3 
 
 tin Rees, Jacob Fox, Adam Phister, Adam Bench, Andrew- 
 Mayer, Philip Hall, Siegmuud Reely & Nicolaus Weber and 
 their successors duly elected and nominated in their Siead in 
 the manner hereinafter mentioned be and they are hereby 
 created one Corporation and Body Politic to have continuance 
 for ever by the name of 
 
 Name: 
 
 The Rector Vestry Men and Church Wardens of the German 
 Lutheran Congregation in and near the City of Philadelphia, 
 in the Province of Pennsylvania. 
 
 And we do hereby for Us, our Heirs and Successors grant, 
 ordain and declare That the said Rector Vestry Men and 
 Church W^ardens and their Successors, by the Name aforesaid 
 shall forever hereafter be persons able and capable in Law to 
 Purchase, have, receive, take hold and enjoy in Pee simple or 
 any other Lesser Estate or Estates any Lands, Tenements, 
 Rents, Annuities, Liberties, Franchises and other Heredita- 
 ments within the said Province of Pennsylvania, or the three 
 Lower Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware, 
 by the Gift, Grant, Bargain, Sale, Alienation, Enfeoffment, Re- 
 lease, Confirmation or Devise of any Person or Persons, Bodies 
 Politic or Corporate, capable to make the same, And further 
 that the said Corporation and their Successors may take and 
 receive any Sum or Sums of Money and any kind, manner or 
 Portion of Goods and Chattels that shall be given or Bequeath- 
 ed to them by any Person or Persons, Bodies Politic or Cor- 
 porate, capable to make a Gift or Bequest of the same, which 
 Gifts and Bequests or the Monies produced by the same to be 
 laid out by them in a Purchase or Purchases of Lands, Tene- 
 ments, Messuages, Houses, Rents or Hereditaments to them 
 and their Successors for ever. 
 
 Appropriation of the Funds. 
 
 And we Will and Require That the Rents and Revenues of 
 the said Rector, Vestrymen and Church Wardens &. their Suc- 
 cessors be from Time to Time applied by the said Rector Ves- 
 trymen and Church Wardens and their Successors for the 
 Maintenance and Support of the Rector, Ministers and officers 
 duly settled and oflBciating in the said Lutheran Congrpgaricn, 
 putting in good order and keeping in Repair the Burying 
 Grounds, School and Parsonage Houses and other Houses which 
 do now or hereafter shall belong to the said Congregation and 
 for supporting, repairing or rebuilding the said St. ^lichael's 
 
484 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Church aud erecting and supporting one Church more within 
 the said City of Philadelphia or Liberties thereof for the bet- 
 ter accommodating the said Congregation and that the said 
 Rents, Revenues or other Estate of the said Corporation shall 
 not be appropriated to any other Use or Purpose whatsoever. 
 And we do further Will and Require that the said Rector 
 Vestrymen and Church Wardens and their Successors, shall 
 net, by Deed, Fine or Recovery, or by any other Ways or 
 Means grant, alien or otherwise dispose of any Manors, Mes- 
 suages, Lands, Tenements or Hereditaments in them and their 
 Successors to be vested, nor charge or encumber the same to 
 any person or persons whomsoever. 
 
 Power to make laws. 
 
 And we do further for us, our Heirs and Successors, au- 
 thorize and impower the said Rector, Vestrymen and Church 
 Wardens and their Successors, or the Majority of them met 
 from Time to Time the Rector always being one to make 
 Rules, By-Laws and Ordinances, and to do every Thing needful 
 for the good government and support of the said Congrgation, 
 Provided always. That the said rules, By-Laws and ordinances 
 be not repugnant to the Laws and Statutes in Force in the 
 Kingdom of Great Britain or in the Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania, and be duly entred and registered in the Vestry Books 
 of the said Corporation. 
 
 To have a Seal. 
 
 And we do hereby Give and Grant unto the said Rector. 
 Vestry Men and Church Wardens, and their 'Successors, full 
 Power and Authority to make, have and use one Common Seal, 
 with such Device and Inscription as they shall think proper, 
 and the same to change, break, alter and renew at their 
 Pleasure. 
 
 Capable to sue and be sued. 
 
 And we do further grant and ordain that the said Rector, 
 Vestry Men and Church Wardens, ami their Successors, by the 
 Name before mentioned, shall be able in Law to Sue and be 
 sued, plead and be impleaded in any court o;- Courts before 
 any Judge. Judges or Justices within the said Province of 
 Pennsylvania or said Counties on Delaware, in all and all man- 
 ner of suits. Complaints, Pleas. Causes. Matters and Demands 
 of whatsoever kind. Nature cr Form they be and all and every 
 other matter and Thing therein to do in as fu'.l and effectual 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 485 
 
 a manner as any other Person or Persons. Bodies Politic or 
 Corporate within that Part of Great Britain called England, 
 or within the said Province of Pennsylvania or the said 
 Counties on Delaware, in the like case may or can do. 
 
 Time of electing vestrymen, etc. 
 
 A.nd we do further, for us, our Heirs and Successors, grant, 
 ordain and declare That the said Corporation shall always 
 consist of nineteen Persons, That is to say. The Rector tor 
 the time being. Twelve Vestry Men. and six Church Yvardens. 
 which Vestrv Men and Church Wardens shall continue in then- 
 respective offices for the space of Three years and shall be 
 chosen bv the Contributing members, being Communicants of 
 the said Congregation, That is to say. The first election to be 
 on the first Monday which shall be in the year of our Lord one 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty-six. and the next election to 
 be on the first Monday which shall be in the year ot our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and- sixty-nine, and so on the first 
 Mondav of every succeeding Third year, for ever. 
 
 ^nd "further, at the special request of the said Congregation, 
 and in Conformity to certain fundamental articles by them 
 agreed and settled upon, on the eighteenth day of October, one 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty-two. we do will. Oru.^.ni i: 
 Declare That the before mentioned Henry Keppele. David 
 Sickle Lawrence Bast. Jacob Graeff. Adam Weber. David 
 Schaeffer. Andrew Beshard. Daniel Grub, and Adam Krebs, 
 or the survivors of them, who have been principal found- 
 ers of the said St. Michael's Church, and have taken the 
 Utmost pains to promote the Welfare of the Congregation 
 shall without any Election, be and continue among the 
 number of the Vestrymen so long as they behave agreeable 
 to the said Fundamental Articles, and that only so man> 
 Vestrvmen and Church Wardens shall be chosen every third 
 vear'as shall make up the number of Eighteen. Togethe. 
 with and including the said nine Persons or such of them as 
 be surviving at the time of such Election, or not removed b> 
 the Congregation agreeable to their Articles aforesaid. 
 
 ^nd We do further Give and Grant to the Rector, with the 
 Church Wardens, and Vestry Men so chosen or Continuing m 
 office full Power to elect their own officers. Provided alwa:,. 
 nevertheless, that in case of the Death or Removal of a Rec- 
 tor of the said congregation and until another Rector shall be 
 dulv appointed, agreeable to former Method and ^^^^'-JH 
 Church wardens for the time being, with the Consent of the 
 
486 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Major Part of the whole Vestry Men in the Vestry Met, shall 
 have the same Powers and Authorities relating to the Dispo- 
 sition of the Rents and Revenues of the said Corporation as is 
 hereinbefore vested in the Rector, Church Wardens and 
 Vestry Men. 
 
 And Lastly, we do, for Us, our Heirs and Successors, Grant, 
 Declare and Ordain that these our Letters Patent and Charter 
 and every Article therein contained shall be in all things 
 firm, valid, sufficient and effectual in the Law unto the said 
 Rector, Vestry Men &. Church Wardens, Community & Cor- 
 poration, & their Successors for ever, according to the Purport 
 and Tenor hereof, without any further grant from us, our 
 Heirs and Successors, to be Pi-ocured and obtained. Provided 
 always and it is hereby declared and ordained that the clear 
 yearly value of the messuages. Houses. Lauds, Tenements, 
 Rents, Annuities or other Hereditaments and Real Estate of 
 the said Corporation shall not exceed the sum of three hundred 
 Pounds Sterling, till one other Church beside the St. Michael's 
 church shall be by the said Congregation erected, agreeable to 
 the Tenor hereof. And after such Church shall be erected for 
 their further benefit and Use, that then the clear yearly value 
 of such, the whole Real Estate of the said Community and 
 Corporation shall not exceed Five hundred Pounds Sterling, 
 which yearly estate of three hundred Pounds sterling in the 
 former case, or of Five hundred pounds sterling in the latter 
 Cnse shall be taken and estimated, exclusive of the moneys 
 arising from the Letting of the Pews of the said Churches or 
 for opening the Ground for Burials in the Church yards belong- 
 ing to them, and also Exclusive of the Voluntary Contributions 
 of the Members for the support of the Rector and Ministers 
 duly officiating to the said Congregation, which yearly Real 
 Estate and Income ascertained and Limited as aforesaid shall 
 be disposed of by the Rector, Vestry Men and Church War- 
 dens for the time being towards the purposes herein before 
 mentioned. IN TESTIMONY whereof We have caused these, 
 our Letters, to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn. Esquire. Lieutenant Governor and 
 Commander in Chief in and over our said Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Dela- 
 ware, this twenty-fifth day of September, in the Fifth year of 
 the Reign of our sovereign Lord George the Third, King of 
 Great Britain, France and Ireland. Defender of the Faith. &ca., 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 4S7 
 
 and in the year of our Lord one ihousand seven hundred and 
 ''''''-^''- JOHN PENN. IL. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the ICth day of October, 1765.] 
 
 PATENT TO JOS: FAKNEY. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsvlvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 upon Delaware, unto whom these Presents shall come, Greet- 
 
 ^"wHEREAS it hath been represented to us by Joseph Farney, 
 of Lancaster County, Yeoman, and Philippina, his Wife late 
 Philippina Coghnour. that in Pursuance of a warrant dated 
 the 26th dav of June, 1752, granted under the Seal of our Land 
 oflice to the said Philippina (by the name oi Philip Co h- 
 nour), there was surveyed on the Sth day of J^""^'--^'- 1' ;• 
 unto the said Philippina A CERTAIN Tract of Land, it- 
 
 ate in Derry Township, in the said County, Beginning at 
 po standing by Quitepohilla Creek, thence by vacant Land 
 south fortv-two Degrees West fifty-three Perches to a marked 
 SpaSsh oak, and South thirteen degrees West one hundred 
 ^nT v^^ntv nine Perches to a marked Black Oak. Thence by 
 Thomas Eakins- Land North fifty-four degrees West fifty-four 
 Perc'e fo a marked Hickory, And north sixty-three Degrees 
 we t on hundred and two Perches to a marked Cl-stnut Oa. 
 I nee bv John Strain's Land North four Degrees East one 
 hundred and sixteen perches to a post, thence by Yacant Land 
 south feventy-six degrees East eighteen perches o a mai^ked 
 Snanish o.k East sixty-four perches to a marked Spanish 
 oTd North seventy-five degrees East seventy-six Perches 
 
 ?:'ai; Eln^ tree, standing by ^^^^^^^^^^ ^%:':::^i 
 Thence up the same on the several Courses fift>-eigh. perches 
 TZ Place of beginning. Containing one hundre and^ - 
 nine ^cres. and allowance of six Acres per Cent .or Roads^ 
 &ca InD WHEREAS, in pursuance of a ----^^V^^^^f;, 
 Seal'of our Land office, dated the 2d day of O^^^^f ^•' ^f^ .^^^ 
 wa surveyed unto Mathias Hess A certain t^-^ ^^^^J/^' ; 
 uate in Derrv Township aforesaid. Beginning at a Post, thence 
 
488 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 by John Bowman's Land North thirty-seven degrees East one 
 hundred and twenty-one perches to a marked black oak, thence 
 by Jacob Killinger's land North eighty-eight Degrees East, 
 eighty-three Perches to a marked Hickory tree, therice by 
 John Bowman's Land South thirty-nine degrees and a half 
 East seventy-seven perches to a marked white oak, thence by 
 John Sawer's land South Seventy-nine degrees West Two hun- 
 dred and nine Perches and three quarters to the place of be- 
 ginning, Containing sixty-seven Acres and a half and allow- 
 ance as aforesaid. As in and by the said several recited War- 
 rants and surveys remaining in the Surveyor General's 
 office and from thence certified into our Secretary's office ap- 
 pears, AND WHEREAS, the said Joseph Farney, being now 
 intituled to the said last described tract, under an assignmeat 
 thereof from the said Mathias Hess, now produced, he hath 
 paid off and discharged the full remainder of the purchase 
 money, Interest and Arrear of Quit Rent due to us on both the 
 said Tracts and hath now humbly besought us to grant our 
 patent of confirmation for the same (that is to say), of and for 
 the said tracts of one hundred and forty-nine acres to the said 
 Joseph Farney and Philippina. his Wife, and their Heirs, and 
 of and for the said Sixry-seven Acres and a half unto the said 
 Joseph Farney and his heirs. NOW. KNOW YE that for and 
 in Consideration of the sum of Twenty-three Pounds one Shil- 
 ling and ten Pence lawful money of Pensylvania to our use 
 paid by the said Joseph Farney. before the ensealing hereof 
 (The receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do 
 acquit and for ever discharge the said Joseph Farney, his 
 Heirs and Assigns by these Presents), and of the yeaily Quit 
 rent hereinafter mentioned and reserved. WE have given, 
 granted, released and Confirmed, and by these Presents for us, 
 our Heirs and Successors, Do give, grant, release and Con- 
 firm unto the said Joseph Farney and Philippina, his Wife & 
 their Heirs. All that the said herein before described Tract of 
 One hundred and forty-nine Acres of Land and allowance 
 aforesaid. Together with all Mines. Minerals, Quarries, Mead- 
 ows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Quarries, Meadows. 
 Marshes, Savannahs. Swamps. Cripples. Woods. Underwoods, 
 Timber and Trees. Ways. Waters, Water Courses, Libertie.s, 
 Profits. Commodities. Advantages. Hereditaments and Appur- 
 tenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in anywise apper- 
 taining, and lying within the Bounds and Limits aforesaid 
 [Three full and Clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines, free from 
 all Deductions and Reprisals for digging and refining the same, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 489 
 
 and also one fifth part of the Ore of all other Mines delivered 
 at the Pit's mouth only excepted and hereby reserved], and 
 also free leave, Right and Liberty to and for the said Joseph 
 Farney and Philippina, his Wife, their Heirs and Assigns to 
 Hawk. Hunt, Fish and Fowl in and upon the hereby granted 
 Premises, or upon any part thereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD 
 the said described one hundred and forty-nine Acres, Improve- 
 ments and Appurtenances unto the said Joseph Farney and 
 Phillippina his wife, and their Heirs. To and for the proper 
 Use and Behoof of the said Joseph Farney and Phillippina. his 
 Wife, their Heirs and Assigns for ever. AND KNOW YE that 
 for and in consideration of the Premises, and of the further 
 sum of Ten pounds nine shillings and two pence farthing law- 
 ful money aforesaid To our use also now paid by the said Jo- 
 seph Farney (The receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and 
 Confessed), and of the yearly Quit-rent hereinafter reserved, 
 We have given, granted, released and confirmed, and by these 
 Presents for us our Heirs and Successors. Do give, grant, re- 
 lease and confirm unto the said Joseph Farney. his Heirs and 
 Assigns all that the said other hereinbefore described Tract 
 of sixty-seven Acres and a half of Land and allowance afore- 
 said. Together with all Mines, Minerals, Quarries. Meadows, 
 Marshes. Savannahs. Swamps, Cripples. Woods. Underwoods, 
 Timber and Trees, Ways. Waters. Water Courses. Liberties, 
 I'rofits, Commodities. Advantages. Hereditaments and appur- 
 tenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise ap- 
 pertaining and lying within the Bounds and Limits aforesaid 
 [Except as herein before is excepted]. And also free Leave. 
 Right and Liberty to and for the said Joseph Farney. his 
 Heirs and Assigns to Hawk. Hunt. Fish and Fowl in and upon 
 the hereby granted sixty-seven Acres and a half of Land and 
 Premises, or upon any part thereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD 
 the said Sixty-seven acres and a half of Land. Improvements 
 and appurtenances unto the said Joseph Farney, his Heirs and 
 Assigns. To and for the proper use and Behoof of the said Jo- 
 seph Farney, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, TO BE HOLDEN 
 of us, our Heirs and Successors. Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, 
 as of our Manor of Conestogo. in the County of Lancaster afore- 
 said, in free and common soccage. by Fealty only, in Lieu of 
 all other Services. YIELDINC; AND PAYIXCx for both the said 
 Tracts hereby granted unto us. our Heirs and Successors, at 
 the Town of Lancaster, in the said County, at or upon the first 
 day of March, in every year from the first day of March last 
 one half penny Sterling for every Acre of the same, or value 
 
490 PROVINCIAL COMMISSION?. 
 
 thereof in Coin Current, according as the Exchange shall then 
 be, between our said Province and the City of London, to such 
 Person or Persons as shall from Time to time be appointed to 
 receive the same, AND in case of Nonpayment thereof within 
 ninety days next after the same shall become due, That then it 
 shall and may be lawful for us, our Heirs and Successors, our 
 and their Receiver or Receivers into and upon the hereby 
 granted Land and Premises to Re-enter and the same to hola 
 and possess until the said Quit Rent and all arrears thereof, lo- 
 gether with the Charges accruing by means of such nonpay- 
 ment and Re-entry be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN. Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who, by virtue of certain powers and au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto sot his Hand and caused the Great 
 Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed, at Phila- 
 delphia, this eleventh day of October, in the year of our Lord 
 One thousand seven hundred and sixty-five. The fifth year of 
 the Reign of George the Third over Great Britain, &;ca., and the 
 fortv-eighth year of the said Proprietaries government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. IL. S.l 
 
 [Recorded the ISth day of October. 176.5.1 
 
 PATENT TO JOB RUSTON. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 upon Delaware, unto whom these Presents shall come. Greet- 
 ing: 
 
 WHEREAS, in pursuance of a warrant Dated the 9th day 
 of August, One thousand seven hundred and forty-five there 
 was surveyed unto Job Rusion a certain Tract of Land, situ- 
 ate in Oxford Township, in the county of Chester. BEGIN- 
 NING at a marked white Oak. Thence by Hugh McChelomy's 
 Land South forty-one Perches to a Post Sixty-five degrees 
 West. Sixteen perches to a marked white Oak. and South fif- 
 teen degrees West thirty-four perches to a marked white Oak, 
 Thence bv vacant Ground North fifty-five degrees West 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 4i»l 
 
 fifty Perches to a marked white Oak, thence by John 
 3te\varf5= Land North three Degrees East forty-two perches 
 to a post, North thirty-six degrees East twenty-two perches to 
 a post. North Sixty-one degrees East Eleven perches to a 
 Post, and South Seventy-one degrees East forty-two Perches to 
 the place of beginning, Containing Twenty-five Acres and the 
 usual allowance of six Acres P'r Cent, for Roads and High- 
 ways, as in and by the said Warrant and Survey thereof re- 
 maining :n the Surveyor General's Office, and from thence 
 Certified into our Secretary's Office more fully appears. NOW, 
 at the instance and request of the said Job Ruston that we 
 would be pleased to grant him a confirmation of the same, 
 KNOW YE that in Consideration of the sum of three pounds 
 Seventeen shillings and six pence lawful money of Pennsylva- 
 nia to our use paid by the said Job Ruston (the Receipt 
 whereof we do hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit and 
 forever discharge the said Job Ruston, his Heirs and assigns 
 bv these presents), and of the yearly Quit Rent herein after 
 mentioned and reserved, WE HAVE given, granted, released 
 and confirmed and by these presents for us, our Heirs and 
 Successors. Do give, grant, release and Confirm unto the said 
 Job Ruston, his Heirs and Assigns the said twenty-five acres 
 of Land, as the same are now set forth bounded and limited 
 as aforesaid. With all mines. Minerals, Meadows. Marshes, 
 Savannahs. Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Underwoods. Timber 
 and Trees. Ways. Waters, Water courses. Liberties. Profits, 
 Commodities, Advantages, Hereditaments and Appurtenances 
 whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, 
 and Iving within the Bounds and Limits aforesaid (three full 
 and clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines, free from all dedu- 
 tions and Reprisals for digging and refining the same, also oiie 
 fifth part of the Ore of all other Mines delivered at the Pit's 
 mouth only excepted, and hereby reserved), and also free 
 Leave, Right and Liberty to and for the said Job Ruston, his 
 Heirs and Assigns to hawk, hunt, fish and fowl in and upon 
 the hereby granted Land and Premises or upon any Part there- 
 of, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said twenty-five acres of 
 Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before excepted), 
 with their appurtenances, unto the said Job Ruston. his 
 Heirs and assigns, to the only Use and Behoof of the said Job 
 Ruston, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. TO BE HOLDEN 
 of Us. our Heirs and Successors. Prpprietaries of Pennsylvania, 
 as of our Manor of Springton. in the County of Chester afore- 
 said in free and common Soccage. by Fealty only, in lieu of all 
 
492 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Other Services, YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto 
 us, our Heirs and Successors, at the Town of Chester, in the said 
 County, at or upon the first day of March in every year, from 
 the first day of March last one half penny sterling for every 
 acre of the same, or value thereof in coin current, according 
 as the exchange shall then be between our said Province and 
 the City of London, to such Person or Persons as shall from 
 time to time be appointed to receive the same, AND in case of 
 Nonpayment thereof within ninety days next after the same 
 shall becr.me due, that then it shall and may be lawful for us, 
 our Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Re- 
 ceivers into and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises 
 to Re-enter and the same to hold and possess untill the saul 
 Quit Rent and all arrears thereof, together with the Charges 
 accruing by means of such Nonpayment and Re-entry be fully 
 paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn. Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province, who, by virtue of certain powers and authorities 
 to him for this purpose, inter alia, Granted by the said Pro- 
 prietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and Caused the Great 
 Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed. At Philadel- 
 phia, this twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lor 1 
 one thousand seven hundred and Sixty-five, The fifth year of 
 the Reign of King George the third, over Great Britain. &ca., 
 and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Govern- 
 ment. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded lOth Oct'r. 1765.] 
 
 PATENT TO SAMUEL HESS, & AL. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex 
 iiI)on Delaware. un;o whom these Presents shall come. Greet- 
 ing: 
 
 WHEREAS, in Pursuance of a Warrant, under the Seal of 
 our Land office, bearing date the Twentieth day of June, one 
 thousand seven hundred and fifty-four, there was surveyed the 
 Ninth day of December following unto Michael Hess a certain 
 Tract of Land, situate in Hanover Township, in the County 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS!. 493 
 
 of Lancaster. Beginning at a marked white Oak, standing by 
 Swatawro Creek, thence by Samuel Sloan's North fifty De- 
 grees East one hundred and Seventy-Eight perches to a Post, 
 and North Twenty Perches to a Post, thence by vacant Land 
 North thirty-four Degrees West Seventy Perches and a half to 
 a marked white Oak. Thence by William Young's Land South 
 Twenty-five degrees West forty-four Perches to a marked 
 Hickory West forty-eight Perches to a marked white oak. 
 North Thirty-five Degrees West Twenty-four Perches to a 
 marked white Oak, and North Sixty-three degrees West 
 Twenty-two Perches and a half to a marked white oak, thence 
 by Vacant Land South forty Degrees West one hundred and 
 eight perches to Swatawro Creek aforesaid, thence up the 
 same, on the several Courses one hundred and fifty perches and 
 a half to the place of Beginning, Containing one hundred and 
 forty-one acres and three quarters and allowance of six acres 
 P'r Cent, for Roads &ca., as by the said Warrant and Survey 
 remaining in the Surveyor General's Office more fully appears, 
 AND WHEREAS the said Michael Hess died, seized of the 
 said Tract of Land, and in and by his Last Will and Testa- 
 ment, bearing date the fourteenth day of August, one thousand 
 seven hundred and fifty-nine, did order and devise that all his 
 just debts and Funeral expenses should be paid as soon as con- 
 veniently might be after his Decease, and did thereby order, 
 direct and impower his executors, or the Survivor of them, to 
 make such equal division of his Real Estate to and amongst 
 his children or the Survivors of them, and to make them con- 
 veyances thereof at such time and in such manner as therein 
 expressed and directed Avith some Provision out of his estate 
 for Barbara his wife, and of his Will appointed, his Brother, 
 Samuel Hess and Brother-in-Law Michael Kryder. Executors, 
 as in and by the said Will duly proved and remaining in the 
 Reg't Gen's office more fully appears. And whereas, the said 
 Michael Hess left issue at his Decease seven children, all 
 now living, viz't: Abraham. John. David. Jacob. Christian. 
 Samuel. Michael, his sons, and Barbara, his daughter, and the 
 said Barbara, the widow, hath since intermarried with Philip 
 Schwack. AND WHEREAS, the said Executors. Samuel Hess 
 and Michael Kryder. having paid off the Remainder of our 
 Purchase money and Interest out of the Estate of the said Tes- 
 tator, have now humbly besought us to grant unto him ou'- 
 Patent of Confirmation for the said Tract in Trust for the said 
 Widow and Children, according to their several and re- 
 spective Purparty's shares and Interests therein, by virtue of 
 
494 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 the said Testator's Will or otherwise. NOW KNOW YE, that 
 for and in consideration of the Premises and of the sum of 
 thirty-one Pounds nine shillings and four pence lawful money 
 of Pennsylvania to our use paid by the said Samuel Hess and 
 Michael Kryder (the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge 
 and thereof do acquit and forever discharge the said Samuel 
 Hess and Michael Kryder, their Heirs and Assigns, by these 
 Presents), and of the yearly Quit Rent hereinafter mentioned 
 and reserved, WE HAVE given, granted, released and con- 
 firmed, and by these Presents for Us, our Heirs and succes- 
 sors. Do give, grant, release and confirm unto the said Sam- 
 uel Hess and Michael Kryder, and their Heirs, All that the 
 said hereinbefore described Tract of hundred and forty 
 Acres and three quarters of an Acre of Land, with the appurte- 
 nances, as the same are now set forth, bounded and limited 
 as aforesaid, with all Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, 
 Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Underwoods,' 
 Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Liberties,' 
 Profits, Commodities, Advantages, Hereditaments and appur- 
 tenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise ap- 
 pertaining, and lying within the Bounds and Limits aforesaid 
 [Three full and clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines, free from 
 all Deductions and Reprisals for digging and refining the same, 
 and also one fifth part of the ore of all other mines delivered at 
 the Pit's mouth only execepted and hereby reservedl, and also 
 free Leave, Right and Liberty to and for the said Samuel 
 Hess and Michael Kryder, their Heirs and Assigns to Hawk, 
 Hunt, Fish and Fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land and 
 Premises, or upon any part therof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD 
 the said Tract of Land and Premises hereby granted with the 
 appurtenances unto the said Samuel Hess and Michael Kryder 
 and their Heirs forever IN TRUST nevertheless. And to and 
 for the use of the said Widow and Children of the said Tes- 
 tator, Michael Hess and the survivors of the said Children and 
 their Heirs, and according to their several and respective Es- 
 tates Purparty's shares and Interests by force and Virtue of 
 the said Testator's Will or otherwise howsoever and to and for 
 no other use, intent or purpose whatsoever, TO BE HOLDEN 
 of us. our Heirs and Successors of Pennsylvania, as of our 
 Manor of Conestogo in the County of Lancaster aforesaid in 
 free and common soccage, by fealty only, in Lieu of all other 
 services, YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly to us. our 
 Heirs and Successors at the Town of Lancaster at or upon the 
 first day of March, in every year from the first day of March 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 493 
 
 last past one half penny sterling for every acre of the same 
 -or Value thereof in coin current, according as the Exchange 
 shall then be between our said Province and the City of Lon- 
 don to such Person or Persons as shall from time to time be 
 appointed to receive the same, and in case of nonpayment 
 thereof within ninety Days next after the same shall become 
 due, that then it shall and may be lawful for Us, our Heirs 
 and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers into and 
 upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to re-enter and 
 the same to hold and possess until the said Quit Rent and 
 all arrears thereof, together with the charges accruing by 
 means of such non-payment and re-entry be fully paid and 
 discharged. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN' PENN, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who, by virtue of certain Powers and au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the Great 
 Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed, at Philadel- 
 phia, this seventeenth day of October, in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, the fifth year of the 
 Reign of King George the Third over Great Britain, &ca., and 
 the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 19lh day of October, 1765.] 
 
 PATENT TO REGINA SPICKER, IX TRUST. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 upon Delaware, unto whom these Presents shall come. Greet- 
 ing: 
 
 WHEREAS, in Pursuance of a warrant under the Seal of our 
 Land office bearing dale the fifth day of July, one thousand 
 seven hundred and fifty-four, there was surveyed the seven- 
 teenth day of September following unto Peter Kreame:-. a cer- 
 
496 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 tain Tract of Land, situate iu Lebanon Township, in tiie 
 County of Lancaster, BEGINNING at a marked white oak, at a 
 Corner of William Blecker's Land, thence by the same South 
 forty-six Degi-ees West fifty Perches to a Post, thence by Land 
 of Andrew Welts North twenty-five degrees West Ninety-two 
 perches and a half of a perch to a post thence by Land of 
 George Heedrick North Seventy degrees East eighty-eight 
 Perches and a half of a perch to a marked white oak, Thence 
 by a line of marked Trees south thirty degrees East twenty- 
 nine Perches and a half to a Stone, thence by Land of Abra- 
 ham Wideman south eighty-six degrees West twenty-three 
 perches to a marked Black oak, and south fifty-two perches to 
 the place of beginning. Containing thirty-two Acres of Land 
 and an allowance of six Acres per cent, for Roads, &ca., as by 
 the said Warrant and survey remaining in the Surveyor Gen- 
 eral's oflJice, and from thence cercifyed into our secretary's 
 ofiice more fully appears. AND WHEREAS, the said Peter 
 Kreamer, by his Deed or Articles of Agreement in the German 
 Language, bearing date the fourteenth Day of January, on.^ 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty, bargained, sold and con- 
 veyed unto John Spycker in Fee a certain piece or parcel of the 
 said Thirty-two Acres Tract containing eight Acres and 
 thirty-two Perches and bounded and described as follows, that 
 is to say: BEGINNING at a stone for a Corner of the side of 
 the Great Road leading to the City of Philadelphia, and from 
 thence running north thirty degrees West by the other land of 
 the said John Spycker, Twenty-nine Perches to a Corner 
 marked Black Oak. thence South sixty-seven degrees and a 
 half West by Daniel Hecketorn's Land Eighty-Eight perches 
 and a half to a stone for a corner. Thence south twenty-three 
 degrees East three Perches to a corner Post by the side of the 
 Great Road, thence returning by the said Road north eighty- 
 three degrees East ninety-five Perches to the place of begin- 
 ning, as by the said Deed and articles of agreement more fully 
 appears. AND WHEREAS, the said John Spycker is since de- 
 ceased, having made his Testament and last Will bearing date 
 March Gth, 1761. and thereby devised all his real and personal 
 Estate (after payment of his debts and funeral expences). unto 
 Regina, his wife, for life, under certain Restrictions therein 
 Limited, and then to be equally divided to and among his three 
 Children, to wit. Barbara. John Peter and John Benjamin, 
 their Heirs and Assigns for ever, and of his last will con- 
 stituted the said Regina sole executrix as by the said Will duly 
 proved and remaining in the Register General's office more 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 497 
 
 fully appears. AND WHEREAS the said Regina, having dis- 
 charged the proportionable part of the said purchase money 
 and Interest remaining due to us for the said Eight Acres and 
 thirty-two perches hath now humbly besought us to grant 
 unto her our Separate Patent of Confirmation for the same, In 
 Trust for herself and her said children, agreeable to the said 
 will. NOW KNOW YE that for and in Consideration of the 
 Premises and of the sum of twenty-seven shillings and four 
 Pence lawful money of Pennsylvania to our use paid by the 
 said Regina (the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and 
 thereof do acquit and for ever discharge the said Regina, her 
 Heirs and Assigns by these Presents), and of the yearly Quit 
 rent herein after mentioned and reserved, WE HAVE given, 
 granted, released and confirmed and do by these Presents for 
 Us, our Heirs and Successors, Do give, grant, Release and Con- 
 firm unto the said Regina and her Heirs all that the said 
 herein before described piece or parcel of Eight Acres and 
 thirty-two Perches Tract of Land bounded and described as 
 aforesaid Containing eight Acres and thirty-two Perches, To- 
 gether with all Mines, Minerals, Quarries. Meadows, Marshes, 
 Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, W^oods. Underwoods, Timber 
 and Trees, Ways, Waters, Water Courses. Liberties, Profits, 
 Commodities, Advantages. Hereditaments and Appurtenances 
 whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, 
 and lying within the Bounds and limits aforesaid (Three full 
 and clear fifth Parts of all Royal Mines, free from all De- 
 ductions and Reprisals for digging and Refining the same, and 
 also one fifth part of the ore of all other mines delivered at 
 the Pit's mouth only excepted and hereby reserved), and 
 also free leave. Right and Liberty to and for the said Regina, 
 her Heirs and Assigns to hawk, hunt, fish and fowl in and 
 upon the hereby granted Land and Premisess. or upon any part 
 thereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said eight Acres and 
 thirty-two Perches of Land, with the appurtenances unto the 
 said Regina Spycker and her Heirs, IN TRUST, nevertheless & 
 to & for the proper use and behoof of the said Regina Spycker, 
 for and during her Natural life, from and after her decease, 
 then to and for the pioper use and behoof of the said Children 
 of the said John Spycker to wit, Barbara. John Peter and John 
 Benjamin Spycker, their Heirs and Assigns for ever equally to 
 go and be divided among them according to the direction, true 
 intent and meaning of the said Testator's Will and to and for 
 no other use. intent or purpose whatsoever. To be Holden of 
 us, our Heirs and Successors. Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, as 
 32-9-3d Ser. 
 
498 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 of our Manor of Conestogo, in the County of Lancaster 
 aforesaid, in free and common Socage, bj- Fealty only, in Lieu 
 of all other Services, YIELDING AND PAYING therefore 
 yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors, at the Town of Lan- 
 caster, at or upon the first day of March, in every year, from 
 the first day of March last past one half penny Sterling for 
 every Acre of the same, or value thereof in Coin Current, ac- 
 cording as the exchange shall then be between our said Prov- 
 ince and the City of London, to such person or persons as shall 
 from time to time be appointed to receive the same. And in 
 case of nonpayment thereof within ninety days next after the 
 same shall become due, that then it shall and may be lawful 
 for us, our Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or 
 Receivers into and upon the hereby granted Land and Prem- 
 ises to Re-enter and the same to hold and possess untill the 
 said Quit-rent and all Arrearages thereof, together with the 
 charges accruing by means of such non-payment and Re- 
 entry be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who by virtue of certain Powers and au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed, at Phila- 
 delphia, this eighteenth day of October, in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, the fifth year 
 of the Reign of King George the Third over Great Britain, 
 &ca., and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Gov- 
 ernment. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 21st Day of Oct'r, 1765.] 
 
 PATENT TO CHRIST'N SHERTS. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true ai d 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 45'9 
 
 upon Delaware, unto whom these Presents shall come, Grecl- 
 
 ing: 
 
 WHEREAS, by Virtue of a Warrant, under the seal of our 
 Land office, bearing date the third day of May. 1748. there was 
 surveyed unto John Ruble, a certain Tract of land situate in 
 Brecknock Township, in the County of Lancaster, now of 
 Berks County, BEGINNING at a marked Hickery, thence by 
 vacant Land south by East one hundred and twelve Perches to 
 a chestnut Tree, Thence by vacant Land South fifty degrees 
 East fifty-eight perches to a chestnut thence East by North 
 Twenty-six perches to a marked white oak, and North eighteen 
 degrees East one hundred and seventy-two Perches by vacant 
 Land to a Post, thence by Jacob Kerey's Land West by South 
 one hundred and fifty-six perches to the place of beginning. 
 Containing Ninety-three Acres and allowance of six Acres per 
 cent, for Roads, &ca., as by the said Warrant and Survey re- 
 maining in the Surveyor General's office and from thence cer- 
 tified into our Secretaries office more fully appears. AND 
 WHEREAS the said John Ruble, in and by a certain Deed Poll, 
 bearing date the twenty-fifth day of August, one thousand seven 
 hundred and fifty-nine, did for the Consideration therein men- 
 tioned, grant, bargain, sell and make over all his. the said 
 John Ruble's Right. Title, property and claim whatsoever of, 
 in and to the said Tract of Land and Premises unto Jacob 
 Shirts, his Heirs and Assigns, in Fee, As by the same Deed 
 Poll appears, AND WHEREAS the said Jacob Shirts, by his 
 Last Will and Testament, bearing date the twenty-first day of 
 March one thousand seven hundred and fifty-five Did Will and 
 bequeath unto his son. Christian Shirts the said Tract of 
 Land, when he should come of age, as by the said Will re- 
 maining in the Deputy Register's office, at Lancaster appears, 
 AND WHEREAS. Catherine, the Widow of the said Jacob 
 Shirts, and his other Sons and Daughters being sensible and 
 fully satisfied that it was the said Testator's Intention and 
 Mind that his said son. Christian, and his Heirs should have 
 the said Tract of Land and Improvements thereon made in 
 Fee simple for ever, altho not so well expre.ssed in the said 
 Will as it ought to have been, thro' the fault of the writer 
 thereof, they have, therefore, agreed to release, quit claim and 
 convey all their right and title thereto unto the said Christian 
 Shirts in fee. AND '^'HEREAS. by Indenture Tripartite bear- 
 ing date the sixteenth day of October, one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and sixty-four, for the Consideration therein mentioned, 
 they, the said Catherine, the Widow, and the other Children of 
 
500 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 the said Testator have granted, bargained, released, quit 
 claimed and confirmed unto the said Christian Shirts, All their 
 Right, Title, Purpartys, share, property claim and Interest of, 
 in and to the said ninety-three Acres of Land with the ap- 
 purtenances, TO HOLD to him, his Heirs and Assigns forever, 
 As by the said last recited Indenture now produced appears. 
 NOW, at the Instance and Request of the said Christian 
 Shirts that we would be pleased to grant him a confirmation 
 of the same, KNOW YE, that in consideration of the sum of 
 Fourteen pounds six shillings and one penny lawful money 
 of Pennsylvania to our use paid by the said Christian Shirts 
 (the receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do 
 acquit and forever discharge the said Christian Shirts, his 
 Heirs and Assigns by these Presents), and of the yearly quit 
 rent herein after mentioned and reserved, We have given, 
 granted, released and confirmed and by these Presents for us, 
 our Heirs and Successors, Do give, grant, release and confirm 
 unto the said Christian Shirts his Heirs and Assigns the said 
 Ninety-three Acres of Land, as the same are now set forth, 
 bounded and limited as aforesaid. With all mines, Minerals, 
 Quarries. Meadows. Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, 
 Woods, Underwoods, Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters. Water 
 Courses, Liberties, Profits, Commodities. Advantages, Heredita- 
 ments and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or 
 in any wise appertaining and lying within the Bounds and 
 Limits aforesaid (three full and clear fifth parts of all Royal 
 Mines, free from all Deductions and Reprisals for digging and 
 refining the same, and also one fifth part of the ore of all other 
 Mines delivered at the Pit's mouth only excepted and hereby 
 reserved), And also free leave. Right and Liberty to and for 
 the said Christian Shirts, his Heirs and Assigns to Hawk, 
 Hunt, Fish and Fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land 
 and Premises, or upon any Part thereof. TO HAVE AND TO 
 HOLD the said Ninety-three acres of Land and Premises 
 hereby granted (except as before excepted), with their appur- 
 tenances, unto the said Christian Shirts, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 To the only Use and behoof of the said Christian Shirts, his 
 Heirs and Assigns for ever, TO BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs 
 and Successors, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, as of our Manor 
 of Ruscomb. in the County of Berks, aforesaid, in iree aril 
 common soccage, by Fealty only, in Lieu of all oihor Services. 
 YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly uno us, our Heirs 
 and Successors, at the Town of Reading, in the said County, at 
 or upon the first day of March, in every year, from the first 
 
PROVINCIAL CUM.MISSIUNS. 
 
 col 
 
 day of March lasi past one half peuuy sierluig for every Acre 
 of the same, or value thereof in Coin Curreui. according as 
 the exchange shall then be between our said Province and the 
 City of London, lo such Person or Persons as shall from time 
 to time be appointed to receive the same. AND in Case of Non- 
 payment thereof within ninety Days next after the same shall 
 become due, that then it shall and may be lawful for us, our 
 Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers into 
 and upon the hereby granied Land and Premises to Re-enter 
 and the same to hold and possess until the said Quit Rent and 
 all arrears thereof, together with the charges accruing by 
 means of such nonpayment and Re-entry be fully paid and 
 
 discharged. . 
 
 WITNESS John Penn, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province, who, by Virtue of certain Powers and Authori- 
 ties to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the great 
 Seal of the said Province to be hereunto afhxed, at I hUadel- 
 phia, this seventeenth day of October, in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, the fifth year of the 
 Reign of King George the Third over Great Britain, &ca., and 
 the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries loyevmnent. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 rRecorded the 21st day of October. ITG.'.] 
 
 PATENT TO MARTIN LIGHT. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 ablo^ut^ Proprietaries and Governors in Cf^f of the Province 
 of Pennsvlvania and Counties of New Castle. Ken an 1 Sus^ x 
 upon Delaware, unto whom these Presents shall come. Greet 
 
 ^'^^EREAS. in pursuance of a warran. -f-i^^/^^jj ^^^^ 
 Land office, bearing date the fifth day of J"^>-; ^' .^'^^^^^^r, 
 surveyed on the seventeenth day of September ^011°^^°^:"^;° 
 pTer Kreamer, a certain Tract of Land, situate in Lebanon 
 
502 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Township, in the County of Lancaster, BEGINNING at a 
 marked white oak, a corner of William Blecker's Land, thence 
 by the same South forty-six degrees West fifty perches to a 
 post. Thence by Land of Andrew Welts North twenty-five de- 
 grees West ninety-two perches and a half to a post, thence 
 by Land of George Heedrick north Seventy degrees East eighty 
 Eight perches and a half to a marked white oak, thence br a 
 Line of marked Trees South Thirty degrees East twenty-nine 
 perches and a half to a stone, thence by land of Abraham 
 Wideman South Eighty-six degrees West twenty-three Perches 
 to a marked Black oak, and South fifty-two Perches to the 
 place of beginning. Containing Thirty-two Acres of Land and 
 Allowance of six Acres per cent, for Roads, &ca., as by the 
 said Warrant and Survey remaining in the Surveyor General's 
 office and from thence Certified into our Secretaries office may 
 appear, AND WHEREAS, the said Peter Kreamer, by his 
 Deed or Articles of Agreement in the German language, bear- 
 ing date the 14th day of January, 1760, bargained, sold and 
 conveyed unto John Spycker, in Fee a certain Piece or Parcel 
 of the said Thirty-two Acres Tract containing eight Acres and 
 Thirty-two Perches and bounded and described as follows, that 
 is to say: Beginning at a stone for a Corner, at the side of 
 the Great Road leading to the City of Philadelphia, and from 
 thence running North thirty degrees West by other Lands of 
 the said John Spycker. twenty-nine Perches to a corner 
 marked black oak, thence South Sixty-seven degrees and a 
 half West by Daniel Heckertorn's Land eighty-eight Perches 
 and a half to a stone, for a corner, thence south twenty-three 
 degrees East three perches to a corner post, by the side of the 
 said Great Road North eighty-three degrees East Ninety-five 
 Perches and a half to the place of beginning, As by the said 
 Deed or Articles of Agi'eement more fully appears, AND 
 "^TIEREAS, the said Peter Kreamer afterwards, by his Deed 
 Poll, bearing date the thirteenth day of April, one thousand 
 seven hundred and sixty-one, for the consideration therein 
 mentioned. Did grant, bargain, set over and sell unto Michael 
 Snighows, of Lebanon Township, aforesaid. Yeoman, in Fee, 
 all the rest and residue of the said described Tract of Thirty- 
 two Acres, with the Improvements, Rights, Members, Heredita- 
 ments and Appurtenances thereto belonging, as by the said 
 Deed Poll now produced more fully appears. AND \VHEREAS 
 the said Michael Snighows afterwards, by his Deed Poll, bear- 
 ing date the twelfth day of August one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and sixty-two granted. Bargained and sold and assigned 
 
PRr.vlXCIAL COMMISSIONS. f03 
 
 over unto Martin Burst, of the said Township, in fee, all tiie 
 said residue of the said Thirty-two Acres Tract of Land and 
 appurtenances as by the same last recited Deed endorsed on 
 the said first recited deed Poll appears, AND WHEREAS the 
 said Martin Burst by his Deed Poll also thereon endorsed and 
 subjoined to that last mentioned did bargain, sell and assign 
 over the said residue of the said Thircy-two acres of Land & 
 appurtenances unto the said Michael Snighows, in Fee, AND 
 WHEREAS the said Michael Snighows, by his Deed dated 
 the first day of January, 1763, did bargain, sell and convey 
 unto the said Martin Light, in Fee the said Residue of the 
 said Thirty-two Acres Tract of Land therein said to contain 
 Twenty-five acres or thereabouts with the appurtenances. As 
 by the same last mentioned deed appears, AND WHEREAS, 
 the said Martin Light, having since paid off his Proportionable 
 part of our Purchase money and Interest, hath now humbly 
 besought us to grant him a Separate Patent of Confirmation for 
 the said Residue of the said Thirty-two Acres Tract, NOW 
 KNOW YE that in Consideration of the Premises and of the 
 sum of Four pounds one shilling and six pence lawful money of 
 Pennsylvania to our use paid by the said Martin Light (the 
 Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do 
 acquit and forever discharge the said Martin Light, his Heirs 
 and Assigns by these Presents), and of the yearly quit rent 
 herein after mentioned and reserved, WE HAVE given, grant- 
 ed, released and confirmed, and by these Presents for us, our 
 Heirs and Successors, do give, grant, release and confirm unto 
 the said Martin Light, his Heirs and Assigns all that the said 
 Residue and remainder of the said hereinbefore described 
 Tract of thirty-two Acres of Land, such Residue containing 
 Twenty-three Acres and one hundred and twenty-eight Perches 
 be the same more or less (excepting and always reserving out 
 of the present grant of the said hereinbefore described part 
 thereof of eight acres and thirty-five Perches, which is now- 
 granted and confirmed by our Patent unto Regina Spycker in 
 Trust as therein limited and expressed), Together with all 
 Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs, 
 Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Underwoods, Timber and Trees, 
 Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Liberties, Profits, Commodities, 
 Advantages, Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever 
 thereunto belonging and lying within the Bounds and Limits 
 aforesaid [Three full and clear fifth parts of all Royal mines, 
 free from all Deductions and Reprisals for digging and refining 
 the same, and also one fifth part of the Ore of all other 
 
504 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 mines delivered at the Pit's moutli only excepted and hereby 
 reserved], And also free Leave, Right and Liberty to and for 
 the said Martin Light, his Heirs and Assigns to Hawk, Hunt, 
 Fish and Fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land and 
 Premises, or upon any part thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD 
 Twenty-three Acres and one hundred and twenty-eight perches, 
 being the said residue and remainder of the said herein before 
 described Thirty-two Acres Tract, with the appurtenances, 
 unto the said Martin Light, his Heirs and Assigns, To and for 
 the proper use and behoof of the said Martin Light, his Heirs 
 and Assigns for ever, TO BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and 
 Successors, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, as of our Manor of 
 Conestogo, in the County of Lancaster aforesaid in free and 
 Common Soccage, by Fealty only, in Lieu of all other Services, 
 YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our 
 Heirs and Successors, at the Town of Lancaster, at or upon 
 the first day of March in every year, from the first day of 
 March last past, one half penny sterling for every Acre of the 
 same, or value thereof in Coin Current, according as the ex- 
 change shall then be between our said Province and the City 
 of London, to such Person or Persons as shall from Time to 
 Time be appointed to receive the same. And in Case of Non- 
 payment thereof within ninety days next after the same shall 
 become due, that then it shall and may be lawful for us, our 
 Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers 
 into and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to Re- 
 enter and the same to hold and possess, until the said Quit 
 Rent and all Arrearages thereof, together with the Charges 
 accruing by means of such Nonpayment and Re-entry be fully 
 paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province, who. by virtue of certain Powers and Authori- 
 ties to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the Great 
 Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed, at Philadel- 
 phia, this Eighteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, the fifth year of 
 the Reign of King George the Third over Great Britain, &ca., 
 and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Govern- 
 ment. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 22d day of Octo'r, 1765.] 
 
PROVINCIAL. COMMISSIONS. 
 
 505 
 
 CHARTER OF THE UNITED SWEDISH LUTHERAN 
 CHURCH. 
 
 CHARTER of the United 3^Yedish Lutheran Churches of 
 Wixaioa. Kingsessing and Upper Merion, called Gloria Dei St. 
 James' and Christ Church. 
 
 Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. true and absolute Proprie- 
 taries of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of New 
 castle. Kent and Sussex on Delaware, To all Persons to whom 
 these Presents shall come, Greeting: 
 
 Whereas, divers Members of the Swedish Lutheran Con- 
 gregation, residing in and near the City of Philadelphia ha^^ 
 It considerable expence, erected and built one Church m 
 Wixacoa, one in Kingsessing and one in Upper Merion, AND 
 WHERE \S, it hath been represented to us by the Reverend 
 Doctor Charles Magnes Wrangol, the present Rector of he 
 said Churches. Reeinhold Keen. William Jon.s, Charles Robm- 
 L; peter Rambo. the present church wardens of the said 
 Churches Joseph Johnson, Elias Jay, Benjamin Johnson, Jacob 
 Ke n G -ge Mellin, John Peywel. Otto Nicellis, Nels Jonason. 
 Luke' NedeLark. Andrew Uriah, George Grantham. William 
 Boon ^'e rge Morton. Moses. Yocktom, Tobias Rambo. Peter 
 HO Ln ;: present vestry Men of the said Churches that for 
 !u of being a body corporate they have lost --al Leg - 
 cies and Pious Bequests, whereby the intentions of the Donors 
 have been frustrated and find great Difficulty in Managing and 
 ho ding the Lands and other Estate belonging to the said Con- 
 g gatfon and have therefore prayed us to Incorporate them 
 by Se n^me of the Rector. Church Wardens and Vestry Mea 
 the united Swedish Lutheran Churches of Wixacoa. King- 
 sessing and upper Merion, in the County of Philadelphia^ in 
 be pfoMnce of Pennsylvania, and that they and their Suc- 
 cessors, bv such name may be erected and constituted into a 
 Bodv poliuc and Corporate, and have perpetual succession 
 
 NOW KNOW YE that we. favouring the Prayer and appl ca- 
 non the said Rector, Church Wardens and Vestrymen and 
 willing as much as in us lies to encourage Virtue. Piety and 
 Ch rity and for other good causes and Considerations u. 
 reto^'specially Moving, h.. --^-fSet^anr Stl^- 
 Tt t\lTr : •gra".TrdaTn.°declare. constitute and 
 appoint that th'e said Reverend Doctor Charles Magnos Wran- 
 
506 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 gle, Rector, Reeinhold Keen, William Jones, Charles Robin- 
 son, Peter Rambo, the present Church Wardens, Joseph Jonn- 
 son, Elias Jay, Benjamin Johnson, Jacob Keen, George Mellin, 
 John Peywel, Otto Nicellis, Nels Jonason, Luke Nedermark, 
 Aucrew Urien, George Grantham, William Boon, George Mor- 
 ton, Moses Yockom, Tobias Rambo, Peter Holsten and their 
 Su<j?essors, duly elected and Nominated in their place and 
 S:ead be and they are hereby Created one Corporation cind 
 Body Politic to have Continuance for ever by the Name of ihe 
 Rector, Church Wardens and Vestry Men of the United Sv>ed- 
 ish Lutheran Churches of Wixacoa, Kingsessing and Upper 
 Merion, in the County of Philadelphia, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania. 
 
 AND we do. hereby, for us, our Heirs and Successors, grant, 
 ordain and declare that the said Rector, Church wardens and 
 Vestry men and their Successor.?, by the Name aforesaid 
 shall for ever hereafter be Persons able and capable in Law 
 to purchase, have. Receive, take, hold and enjoy in Fee 
 Simple or any other lesser Estate or Estates any Lands, Tene- 
 ments. Rents. Annuities, Liberties, franchises and other 
 Hereditaments within the said Province of Pensylvania or the 
 three lower Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Del- 
 aware, by the Gift, Grant, Bargain, Sale, Alienation, Enfeoff- 
 ment, Release, Confirmation, devise or any Person or Persons, 
 Bodies Politic or Corporate, capable to make the same. 
 
 AND FURTHER that the said Corporation, and their suc- 
 cessors may take and receive any sum or sums of money and 
 any kind, manner or portion of goods and chattels that shall 
 be given or bequeathed to them by any other person or per- 
 sons, Bodies Politic and Corporate, capable to make a gift or 
 Bequest thereof such money to be laid out by them in a pur- 
 chase or Purchases of Land, Tenements, Messuages, Houses, 
 Rents or Hereditaments to them and their Successors for 
 Ever. 
 
 And we will and require that the Rents and Revenues of the 
 said Rector, Church Wardens and Vestry Men and their Suc- 
 cessors be from time to time applied by the said Rector, 
 Church Wardens and Vestry Men and their Successors for the 
 Maintenance and Support of the Rector, Ministers and officers 
 of the said United Churches and their Church Yards and Par- 
 sonage Houses and other Houses which do now or hereafter 
 shall belong to the said united Churches or either of them, and 
 to no other use or purpose whatsoever. PROVIDED always, 
 and it is the express Intention of these our Letters Patent that 
 the Particular Rents, Income and Revenues arising from the 
 
PROVIN-CIAL COMMISSIONS. .'07 
 
 Land now belonging to Wicacoa Church shall be applied only 
 to the Repair, Support or rebuilding the said church and 
 Parsonage House thereto belonging, and f(>r the support of 
 the Rector and Ministers officiating to the said Congregation 
 in any of the three Churches aforesaid, and to no ottier use 
 whatsoever. 
 
 AND we further will and require that the said Rector, 
 Church Wardens and Vestry Men and their Successors, shall 
 not, by Deed, Fine or Recovery, or by any other ways or Means, 
 grant, alien or otherwise dispose of any Manors, Ifessuages, 
 Lands, Tenements or Hereditaments in them and their suc- 
 cessors to be vested, nor charge nor encumber the same to 
 any Person or Persons whatsoever. 
 
 And we do further, for us, our Heirs and Successors, author- 
 ise and impower the said Rector, Church Wardens and Vestry 
 Men and their Successors, or a Majority of them met from time 
 to time (the Rector always being one), to make Rules, By- 
 laws and ordinances and to do everything needful for the good 
 government and support of the said Churches, PROVIDED 
 always that the said Rules, By-laws and ordinances be not re- 
 pugnant to the Laws and Statutes in Force in the Kingdom of 
 Great Britain nor to the laws and statutes in Force in the said 
 Province of Pennsylvania, and be entred in the Vestry book. 
 
 And we do hereby Give and Grant unto the said Rector, 
 Church Wardens and Vestry Men and their Successors, full 
 Power and Authority to make, have and use one Common Seal, 
 with such device and Inscription as they shall think proper, 
 and the same to change, break, alter and renew at their 
 Pleasure. 
 
 And we do hereby grant and ordain that the said Rector, 
 Church Wardens and Vestry Men and their Successors, by the 
 name before mentioned shall be able in law to sue and be sued, 
 plead and be impleaded in any court or courts, before any 
 Judge, Judges or Justices within the said Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania and counties on Delaware, in all and all manner of 
 suits. Complaints, Pleas, Causes, Matters and Demands of 
 whatsoever kind, nature or form they be and all and every 
 other matter or thing therein to do in as full and effectual a 
 manner as any other Person or Persons. Bodies Politic or Cor- 
 porate within that part of Great Britain called England, or 
 within the said Province of Pennsylvania or the three lower 
 counties aforesaid, in the like cases may or can do. 
 
 AND we do hereby, at the request of the said Congregation, 
 Nominate and appoint Reeinhold Keen, William Jones. Charles 
 
508 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIOXS. 
 
 Robinson, Peter Rambo, to be the first and present Church 
 Wardens of the said Congregation, and Joseph Johnson, Elias 
 Ja\-. Benjamin Johnson, Jacob Keen, George Mellin, John Pey- 
 vvel, Otto Nisellis, Nels Jonason, Luke Nedermark, Andrew 
 Urien, George Grantham, William Boon, George Morton, Moses 
 Yockom, Tobias Ramb, Peter Holsten, to be the first and 
 present Vestry Men, to continue in their respective offices till 
 the Second Monday in May, one thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty-six. 
 
 AND we do further, for us, our Heirs and Successors, grant, 
 ordain and declare that the said Corporation shall always con- 
 sist of Twenty-one Persons, namely the Rector, for the time 
 being, four Church Wardens, and Sixteen Vestry Men, to be 
 chosen in manner following, that is to say, the Rector, Church 
 Wardens and Vestry Men for the time being shall on the first 
 Monday of May, in every year, meet in the Church at Wicacoa 
 and there nominate and present to the congregation Forty 
 Persons fit to serve as Church Wardens and Vestry Men for 
 the ensuing year, viz: Sixteen out of the members of the 
 Church at Wicacoa; Sixteen out of the members of the 
 Church at Ivingsessing and eight out of the church at Upper 
 Merrion, which forty Persons so presented shall be descended 
 of or intermarried with the Descendants of those Ancient 
 Swedes whose names are on Record in the Church bocks at 
 Wicacoa, as Donors or Purchasers of the Land belonging to the 
 said Church and out of the said Forty Persons so Pres^uned, 
 and the Twenty Vestry men of the Preceding year, Ct'A-ig 
 sixty in all), the members of the said Congi*egation being de- 
 scended or intermarried as aforesaid shall on the second Mon- 
 day in May of every year chuse eight Vestry Men, Members of 
 the Church at Wicacoa, eight more vestrymen, members of 
 the Church at Kingsessing, and four Vestry Men members of 
 the Church at Upper Merion, out of which Twenty Vestry Men 
 so elected two Church Wardens shall be chosen to serve for 
 the Wicacoa, one for Kingsessing and one for Upper Merion, 
 the Rector nominating one half of the said four Church 
 Wardens and the Vestry or a majority of them, the other half. 
 
 AND we do further give and grant to the said Rector, Church 
 Wardens and Vestrymen so elected full power in Case of the 
 death or removal of the Rector of the said Congi-egation and 
 till another shall be duly appointed. Agreeable to former 
 method and Usage the Church Wardens and Vestrymen, or a 
 Majority of them regularly met shall have the same Powers 
 and Authorities Relating to the disposition of the Revenues of 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 509 
 
 the said Corporation as is herein before vested in the Rector, 
 Church wardens and Vestry Men. 
 
 AND LASTLY we do, for us, our Heirs and Successors, grant, 
 declare and ordain that these our Letters Patent and Charter, 
 and every Clause, Sentence and Article herein Contained 
 shall be in all things firm, valid, sufficient and effectual in the 
 Law unto the said Rector, Church Wardens and Vestry Men, 
 Community and Corporation, and their Successors for ever, ac- 
 cording to the Purport and Tenor hereof, without any further 
 Grant from us, our Heirs and Successors, to be procured or 
 obtained. PROVIDED always and it is hereby declared and 
 ordained that the Clear yearly value of the. Messuages, 
 Houses, Lands, Tenements, Rents, Annuities or other Heredit- 
 aments and Real estate of the said Corporation shall not ex- 
 ceed the sum of Six hundred pounds sterling, exclusive of the 
 Monies arising from the letting of the Pews belonging to the 
 said Churches or either of them, and also exclusive of Monies 
 arising from opening the Ground for Burials in the church 
 yards belonging to the said Churches or either of them, which 
 said Monies shall as it is now be disposed of by the Church 
 Wardens and Vestry Men for the time being for the Purposes 
 herein mentioned. 
 
 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF we have caused these our Let- 
 ters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN. Esquire. Lieutenant Governor and 
 Commander in Chief in and over our said Province of Pen- 
 sylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on 
 Delaware, this twenty-fifth day of September, in the fifth year 
 of the Reign of our Sovereign George the Third, King of Great 
 Britain, PYance and Ireland, Defender of the Faith. &ca., and 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred sixty- 
 five. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 23d day of October. 17G5.] 
 
510 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 PATENT TO THO'S WEST & Q'RS. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esq'rs. true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of tlie Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware, To all unto whom these Presents shall come, 
 Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, in pursuance of a warrant under the seal of our 
 Land office. Dated the tenth day of December, one thousand 
 seven hundred and forty-one, there was surveyed on the 
 twenty-sixth day of October, 1743, by Thomas Cookson, Esq'r, 
 then Deputy Surveyor, unto John Reddock, a certain Tract of 
 Land, situate on Possum Creek, then in the County of Lan- 
 caster, now in Manallin Township, in the County of York, 
 joining the Land of William Wyerman, containing one hun- 
 dred and twenty-three Acres and a half And allowance for 
 Roads, &ca., AND \\THEREAS it having been represented to us 
 that in pursuance of a like Warrant. Dated the eleventh day of 
 October, one thousand seven hundred and forty-five there was 
 surveyed by the said Thomas Cookson, to the said William 
 Wyerman a certain Tract of Land, situate in the said Town- 
 ship and joining the said John Redock's said Tract, But that 
 the said Thomas Cookson not having made any return of the 
 said survey last mentioned. Nor his Field notes being to be 
 found, the same was resurveyed on the nineteenth day of De- 
 cember, one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, by George 
 Stevenson by and according to the old marked lines and 
 bounds thereof, as say'd to have been run by the said Thomae 
 Cookson and containing one hundred and forty-six. Acre* and 
 seventeen Perches and allowance aforesaid. And whereas the 
 said John Redock, by his Deed Poll, dated the twenty-sixth 
 day of June, one thousand seven hundred and forty-six. for the 
 consideration therein mentioned, bargained and sold his said 
 Tract of Land and Improvements unto Thomas West, in Fee, 
 As by the same Deed Poll now produced appears. AND 
 WHEREAS it hath been further represented to us That the 
 said William Wyerman. on the Twenty-seventh day of June, 
 one thousand seven hundred and forty-six. sola and conveyed 
 to the said Thomas West, in Fee. the said Tract of one hundred 
 and forty-six acres and seventeen Perches, as by the said Ar- 
 ticles of Agreement for that purpose made between them. 
 Dated the said Twenty-seventh day of June, one thousand 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 5]! 
 
 seven hundred and forty-six, and now produced appears, AND 
 WHEREAS, the said Thomas West dyed possjssed of both the 
 said Tracts Intestate, leaving Issue, viz't: Thomas and Joseph, 
 his Sons, and one Daughter, Sarah, now wife of Samuel Har- 
 lan, besides William and Hannah, his son and Daughter, wlio 
 both died in their minority, intestate and without issue, after 
 the said Thomas, their father, AND WHEREAS, the said 
 Thomas West and Joseph West, and the said Samuel Har- 
 lan and Sarah his wife, having humbly besought us to grant 
 unto them our Patent of Confirmation for the said two Tracts 
 of Land, according to their several and Respective Purparty's 
 Shares and Interests, by and according to the Laws of this 
 Province for settling Intestate Estates, And we, favouring 
 their Request did Issue our Warrant of the ninth day of May 
 last, requiring the Surveyor General to accept into his office the 
 said several surveys of the said two Tracts of one hundred and 
 twenty-three Acres and an half and one hundred and forty- 
 six Acres and seventeen Perches and make return thereof into 
 the Secretaries Office in order for Confirmation to the said 
 Thomas West and Joseph West and Samuel Harlan and Sarah 
 his Wife, as aforesaid, which he hath accordingly done as fol- 
 lows (that is to say). The said Tract so surveyed for the said 
 John Redock is Bounded as follows, viz't: BEGINNING at a 
 marked white oak, thence by Thomas Wilson's Land south 
 eighty-nine degrees East forty-three Perches to a Post and 
 south one degree East twenty-six Perches to a marked Spanish 
 Oak, thence by John Hammond's Land south eighty-nine de- 
 grees West, seventy-five perches to a marked white oak, thence 
 by George Wilson's Land North one degree West one hundred 
 and eighty-seven perches to a post by a Hickery, thence by 
 John Haughey's Land North eighty nine degrees East one hun- 
 dred and eighteen perches to a marked Walnut tree, Thence by 
 the said William Wyreman's Survey (herein after described), 
 south one degree. East one hundred and sixty-one perches to 
 the place of beginning. Containing one hundred and twenty- 
 three Acres and a half and allowance of six Acres per Cent, for 
 Roads, &ca.. and the said Tract of Land so resurveyed under 
 the said William Wyerman's warrant is thus described, viz't: 
 BEGINNING at a marked white Oak, thence by William Hut- 
 ton's Land north eighty-nine degrees East one htindred and 
 forty Perches to a post thence by Owen McCrea's Land south 
 one degree East one hundred and seventy-seven Perches to a 
 Post, thence by Thoma.s Wilson's Land south eighty-nine de- 
 grees West one hundred and forty Perches to a marked white 
 
512 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 oak, thence by the survey above described made for John 
 Redock North one degree west one hundred and seventy-seven 
 perches to the place of beginning, Containing one hundred 
 and forty-six Acres and seventeen perches and the usual al- 
 lowance of six Acres per Cent, for Roads, &.ca., As in and by 
 the said several recited Warrants and surveys thereof re- 
 maining in the surveyor General's office and from thence cer- 
 tified into our Secretaries office, relation being thereunto had 
 more fully and at large appears. NOW KNOW YE that in 
 Consideration of the Premises and the sum of forty-one 
 Pounds fifteen shillings and eight Pence lawful money of 
 Pennsylvania to our use now in hand paid by the said Thomas 
 West and Joseph West and Samuel Harlan and Sarah, his 
 Wife (the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof 
 do acquit and forever discharge the said Thomas West, Jo- 
 seph West, Samuel Harlan and Sarah, his Wife, their Heirs and 
 Assigns by these Presents), and of the yearly Quit Rent herein 
 after mentioned and reserved, We have given, granted, re- 
 leased and confirmed and by these presents for Us, our Heirs 
 and Successors do give, grant, release and confirm unto the 
 said Thomas West, Joseph West and Samuel Harlan and Sarah 
 his wife, in right of said Sarah, their Heirs and Assigns the 
 said two Tracts of one hundred and twenty-three Acres and an 
 half and one hundred and forty-six acres and seventeen perches 
 making in the whole Two hundred and sixty-nine Acres and 
 an half, and seventeen perches of Land, as the same are now 
 set forth, bounded and limited, with all mines. Minerals, 
 Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples. 
 Woods, Underwoods, Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, Water 
 Courses, Liberties, Profits, Commodities, Advantages, Heredita- 
 ments and Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or 
 in any wise appertaining, and lying within the Bounds and 
 limits aforesaid [Three full and Clear fifth parts of all Royal 
 Mines, free from all deductions and Reprisals for digging and 
 refining the same, and also one fifth part of the Ore of all other 
 Mines delivered at the Pit's mouth only excepted and hereby 
 reserved]. And also free leave. Right and Liberty to and for 
 them, the said Thomas West, Joseph West and Samuel Har- 
 lan and Sarah his Wife, in right of said Sarah their heirs and 
 assigns to hawk, hunt, fish and fowl in and upon the hereby 
 granted Land and premises, or upon any part thereof. TO 
 HAVE AND TO HOLD the said described Tracts, making to- 
 gether Two hundred and sixty-nine Acres and an half and sev- 
 enteen Perches of Land and premises hereby granted (except 
 
PROVJXCIAL COMMISSIONS, 513 
 
 as before excepledl, with ihe appurtenances unto the said 
 Thomas West. Joseph West and Samuel Harlan and Sarah his 
 Wife, in Right of the said Sarah, their Heirs and Assigns. Sev- 
 erally and respectively, To and for the proper use and behoof 
 of the said 'ihomas West, Joseph West and Samuel Harlan and 
 Sarah his wife, in right of the said Sarah his wife, and their 
 Heirs severally and respectively in such purparty's shares, pro- 
 portions and manner as in and by the Laws of this Province 
 in such Case made and provided is enacted and directed, TO 
 BE HOLDEX of us, our Heirs and Successors, Proprietaries of 
 Pennsylvania, as of our Mannor of Marske, in the County of 
 York aforesaid, in free and common Soccage, by Fealty only, 
 in Lieu of all other Services, YIELDING AND PAYING there- 
 fore yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors, at the Town of 
 York, in the said County, at or upon the first day of March 
 in every year, from the first day of March last past one half 
 Penny Sterling for every Acre of the same, or value thereof in 
 Coin Current, according as the exchange shall then be be- 
 tween our said Province and the City of London, to such Per- 
 son or Persons as shall from time to time be appointed to re- 
 ceive the same, And in Case of Nonpayment thereof within 
 Ninety days next after the same shall become due, that then 
 it shall and may be lawful for us, our Heirs and Successors, our 
 and their Receiver or Receivers in:o and upon the hereby 
 granted Land and Premises to Re-enter and the same to hold 
 and possess until the said Quit Rent and all arrears thereof, 
 together with the Charges accruing by means of such Non- 
 payment and Re-entry be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province, who, by virtue of certain Powers and authorities 
 to him for this Purpose, inter alia, granted by the said Pro- 
 prietaries hath hereunto set his hand and caused the Greai 
 Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed, at Philadel- 
 phia, this twenty-Ninth day of June, in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, the fifth year of 
 the Reign of King George the third over Great Britain. &ca., 
 and the forty-seventh year of the said Proprietaries Govern- 
 ment. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 23d Day of October. 176.51 
 
 33-9-3d Ser. 
 
514 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 DEED. CHARLES EDGAR TO GEORGE SCHLOSSER. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE. MADE the Twenty-fifth day of January, 
 in the thirty Second year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord 
 George the Second, by the Grace of God over Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland King, Defender of the Fa-.th, &ca.. An- 
 noque Domini 1759, BETWEEN Charles Edgar, of the City and 
 County of Philadelphia, in the province of Pennsylvania, Mer- 
 chant, of the one part, and George Schlosser, of the same Ciiy, 
 shopkeeper, of the other part. 
 
 WHEREAS, in and by a certain Indentuie, bearing date the 
 fifth day of November, in the Vlth year of the Reign of King 
 George Isc, over England. &ca.. A'oq D'i 1720, made or men- 
 tioned to be made between Nathaniel Poole, of Philadelphia, 
 aforesaid, Shipwright, & Ann, his wife, of the one Part, and 
 Robert Brown, of the said City, House Carpenter, of the other 
 part, reciting as therein is recited and for the Consideration 
 therein mentioned they the said Nathaniel Poole and Ann, his 
 Wife, did grant, bargain. Sell. Alien, Enfeoff and confirm unto 
 the said Robert Brown a certain Lot or Piece of Ground, situate 
 in the said City, containing in Breadth Thirty-two Foot and 
 in Length one hundred and fifty Fool, Bounded Northward 
 wi.h Christopher Thomson's Lot, Eastward with other Ground 
 of the said Nathaniel Poole, Southward with an alley of ten 
 Foot four Inches wide agreed to be left open by the said 
 Nathaniel Poole, the whole length of his, the said Robert 
 Brown's Ground, from the second Street, and Westward with 
 the said Street, Together with the free use and benefit of the 
 s'd Alley, and all other the appurtenances, TO HOLD to him, 
 the said Robert Brown, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. Under 
 the yearly Rent Charges of Three Pounds four Shillings lawful 
 Current money of America, payable unto the said Nathaniel 
 Poole, his Heirs and Assigns yearly for ever, AND WHEREAS, 
 in and by a certain Deed Poll, Dated the tenth day of Septem- 
 ber. A'o D'i 1744, and indorsed on the Indenture now before 
 recited. (Jeorge Brown, of .loppe. in the Province of Maryland, 
 in America. Yeoman, only son and Heir of the said Robert 
 Brown, then deceased, and Mary, his wife, for the Considera- 
 tion in the same Deed Poll mentioned, did give, grant. Bar- 
 gain. Sell, release and confirm unto Daniel Green, of Philadel- 
 phia, afore'sd. Taylor, all the Lot of Ground by the s'd Inden- 
 ture de.scribed. with the appurtenances, and all the estate, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 515 
 
 Right, Title and Interest of the said George Brown and Mary 
 his Wife, of in and lo the same. TO HOLD to him. the said 
 Daniel Green, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, subject to the 
 Quit rem and Ground Rem then due, and to grow due for the 
 same, as in and by the said recited Indenture and Deed Poll 
 intended to be recorded at Philadelphia. Relation being there- 
 unto had doth appear. 
 
 AND WHEREAS, in and by a certain Indenture, bearing 
 date the fourth day of March. A'o D'i 1746. made or mentioned 
 to be made between the said Daniel Green and Alice his wife. 
 Margaret Murfey, Widow, and Margaret Lake, of Kensington, 
 in the County of Philadelphia, Spinster [They, the said Alice 
 Green and Margaret Murfey being two of the Daughters of 
 the said Robert Brown, and she. the said Margaret Lake, being 
 the only child and Heir at Law of Patience Lake, who was 
 the other Daughter of the said deceas'd Robert Brown), of the 
 one Part. And the s'd Charles Edgar, of the other part. Re- 
 citing among other things, that the said Robert Brown, being 
 seized of the Premises by the same Indenture, to be conveyed, 
 died intestate, leaving Issue only one son, the said George 
 Brown, and three Daughters, viz't. the said Alice. Patience 
 and Margaret, for the Consideration in the same Indenture 
 mentioned, they, the said Daniel Green. Alice Green. Margaret 
 Murfey and Margaret Lake, did Grant, bargain. Sell, alien, en- 
 feoff, release and confirm unto the said Charles Edgar, all that 
 the Lot or piece of ground by the first recited Indenture de- 
 scribed, with the appurtenances. To Hold to him. the said 
 Charles Edgar, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, subject to the 
 Ground Rent of Three pounds four shillings as afores'd. As in 
 and by the said recited Indenture, intended to be recorded. 
 Relation being thereunto had doth appear. 
 
 AND WHEREAS, in and by a- Certain Indenture, bearing 
 date the twenty Seventh day of March. A'o D'i 1747. made or 
 mentioned to be made between the said Nathaniel Poole, of the 
 one Part, and William Parsons, of Philadelphia, aforesaid, 
 surveyor of the other part, reciting as therein is recited, and for 
 the Consideration therein mentioned the said Nathaniel Poole 
 did grant, bargain, sell, assign and set over unto the said Wil- 
 liam Parsons and to his Heirs and Assigns, all that, the said 
 yearlv Rent Charge of three pounds four shillings, issuing out 
 of the Lot or Piece of Ground & Premises by the herein first re- 
 cited Indenture described and the Arrearages thereof. TO 
 HOLD to him the snid William Parsons, his Heirs and As- 
 signs forever. 
 
511; PROVINCIAL C0ii:MItfS10XS. 
 
 AND WTIEREAS the said William Parsons, in and by a Cer- 
 tain Deed Poll, indorsed on the Last recited Indenture, bearing 
 date the twenty-ninth day of January, A'o D'i 1749-50, for the 
 same consideration in the same Deed poll mentioned, did grant, 
 bargain, sell, assign and sett over unto the said Charles Edgar, 
 his Heirs and Assigns all the aforesaid Rent charge ai:.l the 
 Arrearages thereof, To hold to him the said Charles E-.lgar. 
 his Heirs and Assigns for ever, as in and by the said la.-:t re- 
 cited Indenture, and Deed Poll thereon indorsed, Relation be- 
 ing thereunto had doth appear, BY FORCE AND VIRTUE 
 of which last recited assignment or by Force and Virtue of 
 some other good Conveyances cr assurances in the Law dily 
 had and executed the Rent Charge of three pounds four E>hil- 
 lings upon the Dot of Ground by the first described Indenture 
 described is become extinguished. 
 
 AND WHEREAS in and by a certain Indenture bearing date 
 the twenty-Ninth day of May, A'o D'i 1750. made or mentioned 
 to be made by and between Robert Rollison. of Philadelphia, 
 aforesaid. Butcher, and Elizabeth, his wife, of the one Part, and 
 the said Charles Edgar, of the other part. Reciting as therein 
 is recited, and for the Consideration therein mentioned, they, 
 the said Robert Rollison and Elizabeth, his wife, did grant, 
 bargain, sell, release and confirm unto the said Charles Edgar, 
 his Heirs and Assigns, a certain Lot contiguous to the Lot of 
 Ground hereinbefore described and containing in Breadth on 
 Second Street aforesaid. Twenty-one Foot and three Inches, 
 and in Depth one hundred and Forty Foot, Bounded South- 
 ward with the lyot of Ground above described. Westward with 
 Second Street aforesaid. Northward with an alley or Passage 
 four foot wide, and Eastward with ten Foot of Ground intended 
 to be left open and to extend out of the said four foot alley, 
 and so to be continued southward quite across the Lot of 
 Ground by the first recited Indenture described into an alley 
 formerly called Key's alley, with the use and Privilege of 
 and in the said four foot, and ten foot alleys, respectively, and 
 of Ingress, Egress and Regress in Common with the said Rob- 
 ert Rollison, his Heirs and Assigns, and also the free use, 
 Benefit and Privilege of the Party wall of the Messuage of the 
 said Robert Rollison. to the Northward of the Lot granted by 
 the same Indenture, and of laying in Timbers for erecting any 
 Messuage. Tenement or Building on the South Side thereof, 
 over and under the aforesaid Four foot alley or Passage, To- 
 gether with the appurtenances, TO HOLD to him the said 
 Charles Edgar, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, under the pro- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMlSPK^Ni^. 517 
 
 porcionable part of the Quit rent from thenceforth accruing for 
 the Premises to the Chief Lord of the Fee thereof, AND FOR- 
 ASMUCH as on a Certain Supposition the Lot of Ground by 
 the first therein recited Indenture described for a Debt as it 
 is .said of the said Nathaniel Poole, was seized and taken in 
 Execution by Joseph Breinthall, then High Sheriff of and for 
 the City and County of Philadelphia, and according to the 
 Form of the Laws of this Province by Deed Poll bearing Dale 
 the seventh day of June, A'o D'i 1737, under the Hand and Seal 
 of the said Sheriff and acknowledged in open Court was con- 
 veyed unto one Aaron Jenkins, of Philad'a, aforesaid. Cooper, 
 wiio, by Indentures of Lease and Release, bearing date the 26th 
 and 27th days of August respectively A'o D'i 1740, Granted the 
 same unto Thomas Green, of the said City, Carpenter, In Fee, 
 the said Sheriffs Deed Poll, and the said Release being re- 
 corded at Philad'a, in Book G, Vol. 4, page 174 & 175. and the 
 said Thomas Green and Martha, his Wife, by Indenture, dated 
 
 the Day of February. 1749-50. granted the same unto 
 
 Robert Rollison, SO THEN they, the said Robert RoUison, 
 and Elizabeth, his Wife, in and by the same Indenture, and 
 for the Consideration or Considerations therein mentioned did 
 grant, bargain. Sell, remise, release and confirm unto the 
 said Charles Edgar, the Lot of Ground by the first herein re- 
 cited Indenture described, except the ten foot of ground, to be 
 left open and Vacant, in the Rear of the said Lot for the com- 
 mon use and benefit of the said Robert Rollison, and the said 
 Charles Edgar. TO HOLD to him. the said Charles Edgar, his 
 Heirs and Assigns for ever, as in and by the said last recited 
 Indenture, Relation being thereunto had doth appear. 
 
 NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that the said 
 Charles Edgar, for and in consideration of the sum of T\vo 
 hundred Pounds lawful money of Pensylvania by the said 
 George Schlosser unto him well and truly paid, the Receipt 
 whereof he, the said Charles Edgar, doth hereby acknowledge 
 and thereof doth acquit and forever discharge the said George 
 Schlosser. his Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents, HATH 
 bargained, granted, sold, released and confirmed and by these 
 Presents DOTH grant, bargain, sell, release and confirm unto 
 the said George Schlosser and to his Heirs and Assigns Two 
 CERTAIN Lots or Pieces of Ground, part of the above de- 
 scribed two greater Lots granted unto the said Charles Edgar, 
 by the third and sixth of the above recited Deeds, indented. 
 THE ONE of them containing in Breadth, on Second Street 
 aforesaid. Eighteen foot and in Length, or Depth Ninety foot. 
 
518 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Bounded Northward with the aforesaid Alley or Passage, four 
 foot wide, Eastward with the Lot next hereafter aescribed and 
 intended to be granted by thet-e Presents, Southward with 
 other ground of the said Charles Edgar, and Westward wiih 
 Second street aforesaid. And THE OTHER of them containing 
 in Breadth on Key's Alley aforesaid Sixteen foot and Eight 
 inches, and in Length or Depth fifty-four foot, Bounded West- 
 ward partly with an alley three Foot wide, partly by the said 
 Charles Edgar's other Ground, and partly with the first de- 
 scribed of the Lots hereby granted. Northward by the afores'd 
 Four foot Alley, Eastward with Septimus Robinson's Lot. and 
 Southward with Key's alley afores'd, Togther also wiLh the 
 free use and privilege of the said four foot alley, ten foot alley. 
 Key's alley and of the said three foot alley respectively, as the 
 same now are laid out and free ingi-ess, egi-ess and regress in, 
 out, along and through the same, from and to the said Lots, 
 hereby granted, and the free use. Benefit and Privilege of the 
 party wall of the Messuage of the said Robert Roilison, to the 
 Northward of the first hereby granted Lots and of laying in 
 Timbers for erecting any Messuage, Tenement or building on 
 the South side thereof over and under the afores'd four foot 
 alley or passage as aforesaid. And also all the other Ways. 
 Passages, Waters. Water Courses, Rights, Liberties, Privilegis, 
 Members, Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever anio 
 the aforesaid two several Lots of Ground and Premises h<-;oby 
 granted, belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the Re- 
 versions and Remainders, Rents, Issues and Profits thereof. 
 And all the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, Property, Claim and 
 Demand whatsoever of him the said Charles Edgar, of, 'n and 
 to the same, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid two lots 
 or pieces of ground. Hereditaments or Premises hereby granted 
 or mentioned to be granted, with their appurtenances, unto 
 the said George Schlosser. his Heirs and Assigns, To the or.ly 
 use and Behoof of him, the said George Schlosser. his ilfirs 
 and Assigns for ever. Under the Proportionable part ..f ihe 
 yearly Quit rent due and from henceforth becoming due, for or 
 in respect of the premises. To the chief Lord or Lords of the 
 Fee thereof, and the said Charles Edgar, for himself, his Heirs, 
 Executors and Administrators doth covenant, promise and 
 grant to and with the said George Schlosser, his Heirs and As- 
 signs, by these Presents, in manner and form following, that 
 is to say. That all and singular, the two several Lots and 
 Premises hereby granted, and every part and parcel thereof 
 with their and every of their appurtenances now are and from 
 
PK( iVixciAi. cu:m;viis.<ioxs. 
 
 r.i'j 
 
 henceforth forever hereafter shall be, remain and continue 
 unto the said George Schlosser, his Heirs and Assigns free and 
 clear and freely, clearly and absolutely acquitted, freed and 
 discharged of and from all and all manner of former and other 
 Bargains, Sales. Gifts. Grants. Uses. Titles. Rents. Arrearages 
 of Ren;s. Mortgages. Judgments, Troubles and Incumbrances 
 whatsoever done or caused to be done or suffered by or with his 
 Means. Privity or Procurement. And that he. the said Charles 
 Edgar' and his Heirs, the said two several Lots or Pieces of 
 Ground. Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or men- 
 tioned to be granted with their appurtenances unto the said 
 George Schlosser, his Heirs and Assigns, against him. the said 
 Charles Edgar, his Heirs and Assigns and against all and 
 every other Person and Persons lawfully claiming by, from or 
 under him, them or any of them, shall and will. Warrant and 
 for ever defend by these Presents. IN WITNESS Whereof the 
 said Parties to these presents have inierchangeably set then- 
 Hands and Seals. Dated the day and year first above wrilien. 
 
 CHAS. EDGAR. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered Ithe words they, the said Robert Rolli- 
 son and Elizabeth, his wife, and also the words a Certain Lot. 
 being first interlined between the 2Gth and 27th line... in the 
 
 P^^^'"'' '' ANTHONY ARMBRI-STER. 
 
 L. WEISS. 
 
 Thethirteenthdayof At.gust.A'0 D'i. 1759. Before me. Thomas 
 Lawrence. Esq.. one of his Majesty's Justices of Peace. &ca.. 
 p Anally appeared the above named Charles Edgar and ac^ 
 Lowledged the above written Indenture to be ^- ^ ^am^^^^^^^ 
 and desired the same to be recorded as his Deed. IN ^^ ^^^Sb 
 whereof I. the said Justice, have hereunto set my hand and Seal 
 
 the Dav and vear aboves'd. 
 
 ^*' • ■ THO: LAWRENCE. MAVR. [Seal.l 
 
 Indorsed: . 
 
 RECEIVED the Uav of the Date of the within written In- 
 denture of tbe within named George Schlosser. the sum of 
 TWO Hundred Pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania^ it being 
 the consideration money within mentioned. I sa> lecened . 
 n.e. Cha-s Edgar. Witness present -J---^ ^^^,^,,,, 
 
 CHARLES EDGAR. 
 
52'J PROVINCIAL COMMIbSIO^•t^. 
 
 Indorsed: 
 
 TO ALL PEOPLE to whom these Presents shall come, Han- 
 nah RoUison, of the City of Philadelphia, widow, sendeth 
 Greeting: KNOW YE that for and in Consideration of the sum 
 of Ten Pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania by the within 
 named George Schlosser, unto the said Hannah Rollison in 
 hand paid, the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, sht-, 
 the said Hannah Rollison, hath and by these Presents doth 
 Remise, Release and forever quit claim unto the said George 
 Schlosser and to his Heirs and Assigns the free and unob- 
 structed use and privilege of a Water course from his, the said 
 George Schlosser's within described Second Street Lot through 
 the middle of the four foot alley within mentioned into Second 
 street afores'd, the said water Course to begin at a distance not 
 exceeding six foot from the North East corner of the Wall of 
 his Front House, on the Line of the said Four foot Alley, TO 
 HAVE, HOLD & USE the said hereby released water course 
 unto the said George Schlosser, his Heirs and Assigns for 
 eve;', in common with the said Hannah Rollison, her Heirs and 
 Assigns, The Tenants and Occupiers of her Lots and Houses 
 adjoining the said Alley, and the said Hannah Rollison and 
 her Heirs, the said Water Course hereby released unto the 
 said George Schlosser, his Heirs and Assigns against her. tho 
 said Hannah Rollison. her Heirs and Assigns. anc\ against all 
 Persons claiming or to claim under her or them cr any of 
 them shall and will Warrant, and for ever defend by these 
 Presents. IN WITNESS whereof the said Hannah Rollisoii 
 hath hereunto set her hand and seal, the fifteenth day cS Jan- 
 uary, A'o D'i 17UU and sixty-two. 
 
 HANNAH ROLLIXSON. (Seal. J 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 WILLIA:M GARDNE'l. 
 L. WEISS. 
 
 Received on the day of the date of the above Written Deed 
 Poll of the above named George Schlosser. the sum of Ten 
 pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania, it being the :;ouside'. a- 
 tion above mentioned. I say received by me, Hannah Ti )Hi.i.-on. 
 "V^'.tness present at signing. 
 
 WILLI a:\i GARD.VER. 
 L. WEISS. 
 
 Ti.e 2Tth day of January. 1762. before me. Isaac Jones Esq'r, 
 one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace. &;ca.. personally ap- 
 
PHOVJXCIAL COMMISSION'S. 521 
 
 peared ihe above named Hannah Rollison and acknowj(>d:;ed 
 the above written Deed Poll indorsed to be her Act and Deed, 
 and desired the same to be lecorded as such. IN WITNESS 
 whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal, the day and 
 year abovesaid. 
 
 IS: JONES. ^Seal.l 
 
 [Recorded 2kh D.iy of Oc:'r. 1TG5.J 
 
 DEED. BEX.I. .MORr.AX. T.J ANDREW ERD.MAX EEINAUS. 
 
 THIS INDENTUR .MADE the third day of February, in the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, 
 Between Benjamin Morgan, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, mariner, of the one Part, and An- 
 drew Erdman Leinaus. of the said City, Sadler, of the other 
 pan. 
 
 WHEREAS, the Honourable William Penn, Esq'r, Proprietor 
 and Gcvcrnor in Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania, &ca , 
 in and by his Patent or Grant, bearing date the Twenty-sev- 
 enth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
 hundi-ed and four (Recorded in the Rolls office, at Philadel- 
 phia, in Patent Book A, Vol. 2, page 715. &ca.,). for the Con- 
 sideration therein mentioned, did grant, release and confirm 
 unto one William Clayton A CERTAIN Lot of Land, situate on 
 the West side of Third street, from the River Delaware, in the 
 City of Philadelphia, aforesaid, containing in Breadth fifty- 
 one feet and in length two hundred and fifty-one feet. Bounded 
 Northward with Sassafras street. Eastward with the said Dela- 
 ware Third street. Southward with the back end of Strawberry 
 street lots, and W^estward with the then reputed vacant Lot. 
 Together with the appurtenances. To HOLD to him, the said 
 William Clayton, his Heirs and Assigns forever. UNDER the 
 yearly Quit rent of one English silver Shilling, or Value there- 
 of. &ca.. on the first day of March yearly forever, BY FORCE 
 AND VIRTUE of which said Recited Patent or by some other 
 
522 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 good conveyance or assurance in the Law duly had and exe- 
 cuted, He, the said William Clayton, became in hio lifetime 
 lawfully seized in his Demesne as of Fee, and being so thereof 
 seized, made his Last Will and Testament in AVriting, bearing 
 date the Twenty-fourth day of the tenth Month, in the year of 
 our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty-five, and 
 among other Things devised the Residue of his Real Estate (of 
 which the above described Lot is Part), unto his five sons, to 
 wit. William, Edward, Thomas, Abel and Ambrose, in Fee 
 simple, as Tenants in Common, and shortly after he, the said 
 Testator, died, seized in the Premises as in his Estate afore- 
 said, and without altering his said Will, AND WHEREAS, in 
 and by a certain Indenture, dated the Second day of March, in 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and thirty 
 (Recorded at Philadelphia, in Book F, vol. S. page 101. .feca.), 
 made or mentioned to be made, by and between the said Wil- 
 liam Clayton, of the County of Chester, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Cordwainer, and Mary, his Wife. The said Ed- 
 ward Clayton, of the said County, and Province, and Anne, his 
 Wife, the said Thomas Clayton, of the said County and Prov- 
 ince. Mariner, and Hannah, his wife. The said Abel Clayton, of 
 the said county and Province, Taylor, and Esther, his wife, 
 Richard Clayton (anothoi- of the sons of the said William 
 Clayton, the Father), of the said County and Province, Cord- 
 wainer, and Mai-y his Wife, and the said Ambrose Clayton, of 
 the said County and Province, Cordwainer. of the one part. 
 And Evan Morgan, of the City of Philadelphia aforesaid. Tay- 
 lor, of the other par:, reciting as therein recited, and for the 
 Consideration therein mentioned. They, the said William 
 Clayton, the son. and Mary, his wife, Edward Clayton and 
 Anne, his wife. Thomas Clayton and Hannah, his wife. Abel 
 Clayton and Esther, his wife. Richard Clayton, and Mary, his 
 wife, and Ambrose Clayton did grant, bargain, sell, enfeoff, re- 
 lease and confirm unto the said Evan Morgan and to his Heirs 
 and Assigns (among other Lots) a certain Lot or piece of 
 Ground, situate, lying and being on the West side of Delaware 
 Third street, in Philadelphia aforesaid. Containing in Breadth 
 eighty-four feet and in depth fifty-one Feet. Bounded North- 
 ward with the said Abel Clayton's ground. Eastward with the 
 said Delaware Third Street. Southward with the back ends of 
 Mulberry Street Lots, and Westward with the then reputed va- 
 cant lot (being part of said above described Lot of Ground), 
 Together with the Appurtenances. TO HOLD to him. the said 
 Evan Morgan, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. UNDER the 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 523 
 
 proportionable part of the abovesaid yearly Quit rent, BY 
 FORCE AND VIRTUE of which said recited Indenture or by 
 some other good Conveyance or assurance in the Law duly 
 had and executed, He, the said Evan Morgan, became in his 
 Lifetime lawfully seized in his Demesne as of Fee (among other 
 Lots, Lands, Tenements and Hereditaments), of in and to Ibe 
 abovesaid last described eighty-four foot Lot of Ground and 
 being so thereof seized made his Last Will and Testament in 
 Writing, bearing date the twentieth day of June, one thousand 
 seven hundred and forty-three, and therein (among other 
 things), devised the remainder of his Real Estate of which the 
 said eighty-four foot Lot is part unto his six sons, namely 
 Morris, Evan, John, Thomas. Benjamin and George in fee 
 simple, and in Joint Tenancy and shortly after he, the said 
 Testator died, seized in his estate as aforesaid, without aiL<^r- 
 ing his said Will, AND WHEREAS, by a certain Writ from 
 our Sovereign Lord the King. Tested at Philadelphia, the s.xth 
 day of June, in the 28th year of the Reign of George the 2d, 
 Samuel iMorris, Esq'r, then High Sherifl of the City aid 
 County of Philadelphia, was commanded that of the said le- 
 mainder of the said real estate of the said Evan Mors.xn, 
 dec'ed. which his said six sons so held in joint Tenancy as 
 aforesaid. He should make partition thereof and to make Re- 
 turn of his Proceedings to the Justices at the Court of Com- 
 mon Pleas, &ca., at Philadelphia. &ca., AND IN PURSUANCE 
 and obedience of the said Writ he. the said Sheriff, did return 
 that in his proper Person, on the twentieth day of July, in the 
 year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-five he went to the 
 Messuages. Tenements, Lots and parcels of Land, with the ap- 
 purtenances, in the said Writ mentioned, And that he had 
 first warned the parties in the said writ named to oe presenx, 
 according to the command of the said writ, by the oath of Phil- 
 ip Svng. and Solemn atnrmation of Jacob Lewis. Joseph Mor- 
 ris, Joshua Howell. Jeremiah Warder, William Montgomery, 
 Joseph King. David Deshler. Jonathan Lane. Joseph Marriot, 
 Hugh Roberts and Samuel Burge. Twelve honest and lawful 
 men of his Bailiwick, having respect to the true value of the 
 said several Messuages, Tenements and Lots or Parcels of 
 Land he had divided the same, according to the command of 
 the said Writ, and among other Messuages. Tenements. Lots 
 of Ground. &ca.. All that Lot or Piece of Ground wi:h four two 
 storie Brick Tenements thereon. Erected. Standing and being 
 situate on the West side of Third street, in the said City, con- 
 taining in Breadth fcrty-seven feet four inches, and in Depth 
 
524 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 fifty-one feet, Bounded Eastward with the said Third street, 
 Southward with a Lot or Messuage allotted to the said George 
 Morgan, Westward with the reputed vacant Lot, and North- 
 ward with a certain three foot eight inch alley, with the free 
 use and privilege of the said alley, in common at all times was 
 allotted and assigned to the said Benjaniiu Morgan, in Fee, 
 WHEREUPON in September Term, one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and fifty-five, the Court of Common Pleas for the City and 
 County of Philadelphia aforesaid gave Judgment that the 
 Partition so made by the said Sheriff, as aforesaid should re- 
 main firm and Stable for ever, as in and by the said recited 
 Patent. Indenture. Wills. Records and Proceedings of the 
 Court of Common Pleas, at Philadelphia, Relation being there- 
 unto respectively had may more fully and at large appear. 
 NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that the said Benja- 
 min Morgan, for and in Consideration of the sum of one hun- 
 dred and seventy-five Pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania 
 unto him in hand paid by the said Andrew Erdman Leinaus, 
 at and before the Sealing and Delivery hereof. The receipt 
 whereof he. the said Benjamin Morgan doth hereby acknowl- 
 edge and thereof doth acquit and forever discharge the said 
 Andrew Erdman Leinaus, his Heirs and Assigns by these Pre- 
 sents, Hath granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, re- 
 leased and confirmed, and by these Presents, Doth grant, bar- 
 gain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release and confirm unto the said An- 
 drew Erdman Leinaus. his Heirs and Assigns All that messuage 
 or tenement and Lot of Ground situate on the West, side of the 
 said Third street in the City of Philadelphia aforesaid. Con- 
 taining in Breadth Eleven feet and five inches, and in length 
 or Depth Fifty-one Feet, bounded Eastward by the said Third 
 street. Southward by George Meder's messuage and Ground 
 Westward by Ground belonging to the Estate of Daniel Stein- 
 metz. dec'ed, and Northward by George Wack's Messuage and 
 Ground. Together with all and singular the Buildings. Im- 
 provements, Ways, Waters. Watercourses. Lights. Easements, 
 Rights. Liberties, Privileges. Hereditaments and Appurtenances 
 whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, 
 And the Reversions and Remainders, Rents, Issues and Profits 
 thereof. And all the Estate. Right. Title, Interest. Use, Posses- 
 sion. Property. Claim and Demand whatsoever of him. the 
 said Benjamin Morgan, of. in and to the hereby granted 
 Premises. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Messuage or 
 Tenement and Lot of Ground, Hereditaments and Premises 
 hereby granted or mentioned to be granted, with the appurte- 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSK.iXS. 525 
 
 nances, unto the said Andrew Erdman Leinaus, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, to the only use and Behool" of him. me said Andrew 
 Erdman Leinaus, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. UNDER the 
 proportionable part of the yearly Quit Rent hereafter accru- 
 ing for the hereby granted Premises unto the Chief Lord or 
 Lords of the Fee thereof, and the said Benjamin Morgan, for 
 himself, his Heirs, Executors and Administrators, doth cove- 
 nant, promise and grant to and with the said Andrew Erdman 
 Leinaus. his Heirs and Assigns by these presents in manner 
 following, that is to say, that he, the said Benjamin Morgan. 
 Now. at the time of the sealing and delivery hereof is the true, 
 sole and lawful owner and prop;'ietor of the said Messuage or 
 Tenement and Lot of Ground, Hereditaments and Premises 
 hereby granted or mentioned to be granted, with the appurte- 
 nances. And is lawfully, rightfully and absolutely seized 
 thereof, and of every part and Parcell thereof, as of a good, 
 pure, absolute and indefezible Estate of Inheritance in fee sim- 
 ple, without any condition. Limitation of use. or uses, or other 
 Matter or Cause whatsoever to alter, change, make void or de- 
 termine the same, and that he, the said Benjamin Morgan, 
 now. at the time of the sealing and Delivery hereof hath good 
 right, full power, lawful and absolute authority in himself to 
 grant and convey the hereby mentioned to be granted Prem- 
 ises unto the said Andrew Erdman Leinaus. his Heirs and As- 
 signs, in manner and form aforesaid, and that free and clear, 
 freely and clearly acquited. exonerated and discharged of and 
 from all and all manner of former and other Bargains. Sales, 
 Gifts, Grants, Mortgages. Debts. Recognizances. Judgments, Ex- 
 tents, Executions. Annuities, Rent, Charges, Arrearages of Rent 
 or Quit rent. Joyntures, Entails, Dowers. Right or Title of 
 Dower or other Incumbrances whatsoever (the yearly Quit rent 
 hereafter accruing only accepted), and that the said Benjamin 
 Morgan, his Heirs. Executors and Administrators, the said 
 Messuage or Tenement, and Lot of Ground, Hereditaments and 
 Premises hereby granted or mentioned to be granted with the 
 s^innrtenances unto the said Andrew Erdman Leinaus. his 
 Heirs and Assigns against him. the said Benjamin Morgan, and 
 his Heirs and against all other Person or Persons whatso- 
 ever shall and will Warrant and forever defend, by these pre- 
 sents. AND FFRTHER. that he. the said Benjamin Morgan and 
 his Heirs, and all and every other person or persons whatsoever 
 lawfully having or claiming or to claim any estate. Right. 
 Title or Interest of. in or to the hereby granted or mentioned to 
 be granted premises, shall and will at any time hereafter, at 
 
526 PKOVJXCIAL CCAIMlbSIONS. 
 
 and upon the reasonable Request, Costs, and Charges in law 
 of the said Andrew Erdnian Leinaus, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 maPce, do execute and acknowledge or cause so to be all and 
 every such further and other lawful and reasonable Act, and 
 Acts, Deed or Deeds, Device or Devices in the Law whatsoever 
 for the further and better assurance. Confirmation and Con- 
 veying of the said hereby granted Premises, with their appur- 
 tenances unto the said Andrew Erdman Leinaus, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, as by him or them or by his or their Council Learned 
 in the Law shall be reasonably advised, devised or required. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said parties to these presents have 
 interchangeably set their Hand and Seals hereunto. Dated the 
 Day and year first above written. 
 
 BENJAMIN MORGAN [L. S.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Us, 
 
 JAMES LANGHEAD. 
 PETER MILLER. 
 
 The Fifth Day of February, 17G2, Before me, Daniel Benezet, 
 Esq., one of the Justices of the peace, &ca.. Came tJie above 
 named Benjamin Morgan, and acknowledged the above writ- 
 ten Indenture to be his Act and Deed, and desired the same 
 may be recorded as his Deed. 
 
 Witness my Hand and Seal, the Day and year abovesaid. 
 
 DAN'L BENEZET. [Seal.] 
 
 Indorsed. Received the Day of the Date of the within writ- 
 ten Indenture of the within named Andrew Erdman Leinaui?, 
 the Sum of One hundred and Seventy-five pounds, it being 
 Consideration within mentioned, I say received P'r me. 
 
 BENJ'A MORGAN. 
 
 Witnesses Present at signing: 
 
 JAMES LONGHEAD. 
 PETER MILLER. 
 
 [Recorded the 2.")th day of Oct'r. 176.5.] 
 
PKOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 527 
 
 DEED, P. FLEESON <fe WM. ATLEY. TO JAS. LONGHEAD. 
 
 THI^^ INDENTl'RE .MADE the first day of August, in the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-four, 
 BETWEEN Plunke; Fleeson, of the City of Philadelphia, in 
 the Province of Pennsylvania, Upholsterer, and William Atlee, 
 cf the Borrcugh of Lancaster, in the said Province, attorney at 
 Law (executors of the Last Will and Testament of John Mather 
 the younger, late of Chester, in the said Province, attoiney at 
 Law. deceased, of the one part, and .lames Longhead, of the 
 said City, shopkeeper, of the other part. 
 
 WHEREAS. Charles Read. Esquire. High Sheriff for the 
 City and County of Philadelphia, in and by a certain Deed 
 Pell, bearing date the third day of September, in the year one 
 thousand seven hundred and thirty, reciting as therein is re- 
 cited, and for the Consideration therein. mentioned. Did grant, 
 Bargain. Sell and confirm unto Simon Edgell, of the said City, 
 Pewterer, and to his Heirs and Assigns, A CERTAIN Piece of 
 Land, Situate on the East Side Second street, in the said City 
 of Philadelphia, Bounded Northward with Joseph Noble's Mes- 
 suage and I^ot, Eastward with a Lot formerly of John Jen- 
 neth. at the extent of Sixty Feet from Second Street afore- 
 said, southward with a Ixjt Late of Daniel Smith, then in the 
 Tenure of Randal Spakeman and Westward with the said 
 Second Street. Together with the appurtenances. TO HOLD to 
 him. the said Simon Edgell, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. 
 Sl'BJECT to the yearly rent charge or sum of forty Shillings, 
 payable on the Sixteenth day of November and Sixteenth day 
 of May yearly for 9ver. As in and by the said recited Deed 
 Poll, duly executed under the Hand and seal of the said Sheriff 
 and acknowledged in the Court of Common Pleas and Recorded 
 in Book H. vol. 3, page 292. &ca.. relation being thereunto had 
 more at large appears. AND the said Simon Edgell. Died. 
 Seized in Fee simple of the Premises, having first made his 
 Last Will and Testament in Writing, bearing dace the Ninth 
 day of March, one thousand seven hundred and forty-one, and 
 thereby after giving some pecuniary Legacies to the persons 
 therein named. Did give and devise all the rest and residue of 
 his estate, both real and personal, unto his beloved Wife, Re- 
 becca, son William and Daughter Rebecca, share and share 
 alike. AND the said Testator's Widow died seized of her un- 
 divided part and share of the Premises, having first made her 
 
528 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Last will and Testament in writing, bearing date tlie tentli day 
 of July, one ttiousand seven hundred and fifty, and thereby, 
 after giving some pecuniary Legacies to the persons therein 
 named, Did give and devise all the residue of her Estate to 
 her sen William and Daughter Rebecca, to be equally divided 
 between them. As in and by the said two recited Last Wills 
 and Testaments duly proved and remaining, in the Register 
 General's Office, at Philadelphia, relation being thereunto Re- 
 spectively had more at Large appears. 
 
 AND WHEREAS Partition and Division was made of the 
 Estate so devised unto the said William and Rebecca by the 
 aforesaid two recited Last Wills and Testaments, Between the 
 said William Edgell and Samuel Mifflin and Rebecca his Wife, 
 the Daughter of the said deceased Simon and Rebecca Edgell, 
 By which Partition the twelve foot piece of Ground hereafter 
 mentioned and intended to be hereby granted, with the mes- 
 suages thereon was allotted and assigned to the said William 
 Edgell, to be held by him, his Heirs and Assigns for Ever in 
 Severalty, As in and by a certain Schedule containing the par- 
 tition aforesaid bearing date the twenty-fifth day of November, 
 one thousand seven hundred and fifty-one, remaining on Rec- 
 ord among the Records of the Court of Common Pleas, at 
 Philadelphia, relation being thereunto had more at large ap- 
 pears. 
 
 AND WHEREAS the said William Edgell died seized of the 
 said twelve Foot of Ground hereafter mentioned and intended 
 to be hereby granted. HAVING first made his last Will and 
 Testament in writing, bearing date the third day of February, 
 one thousand seven hundred and fifty-two. and thereby de- 
 vised the same unto his Brother in Law. the said .Tohn Mather, 
 his Heirs and Assigns for ever. 
 
 AND WHEREAS, the said John Mather died seized of the 
 twelve foot piece of Ground hereafter mentioned and intended 
 to be hereby granted, having first by his Last Will and Testa- 
 ment in Writing, bearing date the Sixth day of September, one 
 thousand seven hundred and Sixty-three, and thereby did au- 
 thorize and impower. order and direct his said Executors as 
 soon as conveniently might be after his decease to grant, bar- 
 gain and Sell all his Estate, both real and personal, and to ap- 
 ply the money arising from such sale or sales to the payment 
 and discharge of his debts. &ca.. AND of his said Last Will 
 and Testament did Nominate. Constitute and Appoint his 
 trusty Friends, the said Plunket Fleeson and William Atlee. 
 Executors as in and liy the said two Inst recited Last Wills and 
 
PKoVlXClAl. CUM.MISSIOXS. 529 
 
 Testaments duly proved one Remaining in tlie Register Gen- 
 eral's office at Philadelphia, and the other at Chester, relation 
 being thereunto had more at I^rge appears. 
 
 NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that the said Ex- 
 ecutors Plunket Fleeson And William Atlee, for and in Con- 
 sideration of the sum of F"ive hundred and Eighty-five Pounds 
 lawful money of Pensylvania unto them in hand well and 
 truly paid by the said James Longhead, at and before the seal- 
 ing and Delivery hereof, the Receipt whereof the said Plunket 
 Fleeson and William Atlee do hereby acknowledge and thereof 
 do acquit and forever discharge the said James Longhead, his 
 Heirs and Assigns by these presents, HAVE granted, Bar- 
 gained, Sold, released and confirmed, and by the Tenor and di- 
 rection of the said recited Last Will and Testament And by 
 Force and Virtue thereof the said Plunket Fleeson and Wil- 
 liam Atlee DO hereby grant, bargain, sell, release and confirm 
 unto the said James Longhead, his Heirs and Assigns, forever, 
 all that the aforesaid Messuage or Tenement and Piece of 
 Ground thereunto belonging, situate on the East side of Sec- 
 ond Street, in the said City of Philadelphia. Containing in 
 Breadth North and South on the said Street twelve Foot and 
 in Length or Depth Sixty foot. Bounded Northward with a 
 Messuage and Lot of Ground by the said Partition allotted to 
 the said Samuel Mifflin and Rebecca, his Wife, Eastward with 
 a Lot formerly of John Jennett, at the extent of Sixty foot 
 from Second Street aforesaid, southward with a lot late of 
 Daniel Smith, now of Stephen Reeves and Elizabeth, his 
 Wife, and Westward with Second Street aforesaid (It being the 
 Southermost part of the first described Lot or piece of Ground), 
 TOGETHER also with all and Singular other the Buildings, 
 Improvements, Ways, Waters, Water courses. Lights, Ease- 
 ments. Rights. Liberties. Privileges. Hereditaments and ap- 
 purtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise ap- 
 pertaining, and the Reversions and Remainders. Rents, Issues, 
 and Profits thereof, AND also all the Estate, Right. Title, In- 
 terest. Property, Claim and Demand whatsoever of the said 
 Testator John Mather, in his Life time, at and immediately be- 
 fore the time of his decease of, in and to the said Messuage or 
 Tenement. Lot or piece of Ground and Premises. TO HAVE 
 AND TO HOLD the aforesaid Messuage, or Tenement and Lot 
 or piece of Ground, Hereditaments and Premises hereby grant- 
 ed or mentioned to be granted, with the appurtenances, unto 
 the said James Longhead, his Heirs and Assigns to the only 
 proper Use and Behoof of the said James Longhead, his Heirs 
 
 34-9-3d Ser. 
 
530 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 and Assigns for ever, UNDER the Proportionable part of the 
 yearly Quit rent hereafter accruing for the hereby granted 
 Premises to the Chief Lord or Lords of the Fee thereof, AND 
 UNDER AND SUBJECT to the payment of the one moiety or 
 half part of the aforesaid yearly Rent, Charge or Sum of Forty 
 Shillings, as the same shall hereafter grow due and payable, 
 AND the said Plunket Fleeson, for himself, his Heirs, Execu- 
 tors and Administrators and the said William Atlee. for him- 
 self, his Heirs, Executors and Administrators, severally, and 
 not jointly or one for another or for the act or acts of an- 
 other, But for their own several and respective Acts, only do 
 covenant, promise and Grant to and with the said James 
 Longhead, his Heirs and Assigns by these presents, that they, 
 the said Plunket Fleeson and William A:lee, have not any of 
 them done or Wittingly or Willingly suffered any act whatso- 
 ever wherehy the said Messuage or Tenement and Lot or piece 
 of Ground, Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or 
 mentioned to be granted, with the appurtenances, are, is or 
 shall or may be any way impeached or Incumbered, in Title, 
 Charge, Estate or otherwise, howsoever. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said Parties to the presents have 
 interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto Dated the 
 Day and year first above written. 
 
 PLUN'T FLEESON. [Seal.] 
 WILL ATLEE. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us. 
 
 PAUL ISAAC VOTO, 
 SARAH VOTO. JUN'R. 
 The Twelfth Day of October, 1765, Before me, Jacob Duche, 
 Esq'r, one of the Justices, &ca., Came the above named Plunket 
 Fleeson and William Atlee, and Acknowledged the above writ- 
 ten Indenture to be their Act and Deed and Desired the same 
 may be recorded as their Deed. WITNESS my Hand and Seal. 
 
 JACOB DUCHE. [Seal.] 
 Indorsed: 
 
 Received the Day of the Date of the within written Inden- 
 ture of the within named James Longhead, the sum of Five 
 hundred and Eighty-five Pounds, it being the Consideration 
 money within mentioned, P'r 
 
 PLUNKET FLEESON. 
 WILL ATLEE. 
 Witnesses present at signing. 
 
 PAUL ISAAC VOTO, 
 SARAH VOTO, JUN'R. 
 [Recorded the 26th day Oct'r, 1765.] 
 
PKUV1^"C1AL COMMISSIONS. 531 
 
 PATENT TO ADAM HOOPS. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 upon Delaware, To all unto whom these Presents shall come, 
 Greecinf?: 
 
 WHEREAS it hath been represented to us by Adam Hoops, 
 of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant, that a certain John Mc- 
 Clure, having many years ago settled and made considerable 
 Improvements on a Tract of Land Situate near where the town 
 of Carlisle is since laid out on both sides of Letorts Spring, 
 and then adjoining the Lands of Patrick Davison and Peter 
 Wilkey. in the County of Cumberland, He the said Adam 
 Hoops, afterwards purchased from John McClure, the Eldest 
 son and Heir at Law and Devisee of the said John McClure, 
 Sen'r (then deceased), all his claim under the said Settlement 
 and Improvement of his Father to that part of said Land 
 which lies on the easterly side of Letorts Spring aforesaid. 
 And that afterwards the said Adam Hoops procured a Survey 
 to be made of that part so purchased by him by George Smith, 
 Assistant to Thomas Cookson, Esq'r, then Deputy Surveyor, 
 amounting to Two hundred and ten Acres or thereabouts and 
 the same Lines since to be resurveyed by John Armstrong, 
 Esq'r. Deputy Surveyor, AND WHEREAS a personal applica- 
 tion was lately made to us by the said Adam Hoops in Lon- 
 don to grant and confirm to him. the said Land so purchased by 
 him and resurveyed as aforesaid on the Common Terms, And 
 we. favouring his Request and willing to grant the same, did 
 give express orders to our Commissioner of Property and Sec- 
 retary of our Land office for that purpose, AND WHEREAS, in 
 consequence of such our orders, a warrant was issued under the 
 seal of the said oflice. bearing date the first day of October last 
 pa.st requiring the Surveyor General to accept into his office the 
 said survey so made by the said John Armstrong for the said 
 Adam Hoops, and make return thereof into our Secretary's 
 office, in order for Confirmation to him. the said Adam Hoops, 
 on his paying to our use the purchase money of Fifteen pounds, 
 ten Shillings P'r hundred acres, with Interest for the same, 
 commencing the first day of March. 174.5. AND WHEREAS, in 
 pursuance of the said Warrant, the Surveyor Genera] hath 
 made return of the said resurvey of the said Land, which is 
 
532 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 therein described as follows (that is to say). Beginning at a 
 Post, standing by Letort Spring, thence by the Hon'ble Pro- 
 prietaries Surveyed Lands south seventy-five Degrees and a 
 half East one hundred and fifty-four perches to a marked 
 Black Oak, North forty Degrees East fifty perches to a post, 
 South Seventy-three degrees East twenty-one perches to a 
 marked Black Oak, North forty-nine degrees East one hundred 
 and twenty-nine perches to a marked Black Oak, and South 
 one degree East one hundred and ninety perches to a post, 
 thence by Wm. Graham's Land South Eighty-Six degrees West 
 three hundred and forty-one perches to a Post, standing by 
 Letort Spring aforesaid, Thence down the same, on the sev- 
 eral Courses thereof, one hundred and fifty-six perches to the 
 place of Beginning, containing Two hundred and thirty-two 
 acres and one hundred and eleven perches of Land and 
 allowance of six Acres P'r Cent, for Roads. &ca.. as by the 
 said Warrant and Resurvey remaining in the Surveyor 
 General's ofiice and from thence certified into our Secre- 
 tary's appears, NOW, at the Instance and request of 
 the said Adam Hoops, that we would be pleased to 
 grant him a confirmation of the same, K>JOW YE 
 that in consideration of the sum of Thirty Six Pounds one 
 Shilling and four pence lawful money of Pennsylvania to our 
 use paid by the said Adam Hoops (the receipt wnereof we 
 hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit and for ever dis- 
 charge the said Adam Hoops, his Heirs and Assigns, by these 
 presen:s), and of the yearly Quit rent herein after mentioned 
 and reserved. WE HAVE given, granted, released and con- 
 firmed, and by these presents, for us. our Heirs and Successors, 
 Do give, grant, release and confirm unto the said Adam Hoops, 
 his Heirs and Assigns, the said Two hundred and thirty-two 
 acres and one hundred and eleven perches of Land, as the 
 same are now set forth, bounded and Limite* as aforesaid. 
 With all Mines, Minerals. Quarries. Meadows. Marshes. Sa- 
 vannahs. Swamps, Cripples. Woods, Underwoods. Timber and 
 Trees, Ways, Waters. Water Courses, Liberties, Profits. Com- 
 modities, Advantages, He-editaments and Appurtenances what- 
 soever thereunto belonging, or on any wise appertaining, and 
 lying withivi the bounds and lin its aforesaid (three full and 
 clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines, free from all deduction? 
 and reprisals for digging and refining the same, also one-fifth 
 part of the ore of all other Mines delivered at the Pit's Mouth 
 only excepted and hereby reserved). And also free leave, right 
 and liberty to and for the said Adam Hoops, his Heirs and 
 Assigns to Hawk, Hunt. Fish and Fowl in and upon the here- 
 
PRO\'lNCIAL LMJMMISSIOXS. 533 
 
 by granted Laud and Premises, or upon any part thereof, TO 
 HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Two hundred and thirty-two 
 Acres and one hundred and eleven Perches of Laud and Prem- 
 ises hereby granted (except as before excepted), with the ap- 
 purtenances unto the said Adam Hoops, his Heirs and Assigiis, 
 To the only use and Behoof of the said Adam Hoops, his 
 Heirs and Assigns for ever, TO BE HOLDEN of us. our Heirs 
 and Successors, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, as of our Manor 
 of Lowther. in the County of Cumberland aforesaid, in free and 
 Common Soccage, by Fealty only, in lieu of all other Services, 
 YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs 
 and Successors, at the Town of Carlisle, in the said County, at 
 or upon the first day of March in every year, from the first day 
 of March last one half penny Sterling for ever Acre of the 
 same, or value thereof in Coin Current, according as the Ex- 
 change shall then be between our said Province and the 
 City of London, to such Person or Persons as shall from time 
 to time be appointed to receive the same, and in case of non- 
 payment thereof within ninety days next after the same shall 
 become due. that then it shall and may be lawful for u.s. our 
 Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers into 
 and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to Re-enter 
 .and the same to hold and possess until the said Quit rent and 
 all arrears thereof, together with the Charges accruing by 
 means of such nonpayment and Re-entry be fully paid and dis- 
 charged. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who, by virtue of certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the Great 
 Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed, at Philadel- 
 phia, this first day of September, in the year of our Lord one 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, the fifth year of the 
 Reign of King George the third over Great Britain, &ca.. ann 
 the for:y-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [Seal.] 
 [Recorded the 26th day of Octob'r. 176.5.] 
 
534 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 DEED. AV'M POTTS & WIFE TO AB'M MASON. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE MADE the Eighteenth day of September, 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty-five, BETT\TEEN William Potts, of the Northern Liber- 
 ties of the City of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylva- 
 nia. Mariner, and Hester, his wife, of the one Part, and Abra- 
 ham Mason, of the City of Philadelphia, in the Province 
 aforesaid. Merchant, of the other Part. Witnesseth that rhe 
 said William Potts and Hester his Wife, for and in Considera- 
 tion of the Payment of the Rent and Performance of the Cove- 
 nants and agreements herein after mentioned and reserved, 
 vi^hich. on the part and Behalf of the said Abraham Mason, his 
 Heirs and Assigns are. is or ought to be paid, observed, per- 
 formed and kept. HAVE granted, bargained, sold, released ana 
 confirmed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, release 
 and confirm unto the said Abraham Mason, his Heirs and As- 
 signs ALL THEM two certain twenty feet lots marked in a 
 Plan of the town of Bath. No. 21 and 22, situate on the East 
 side of Second street, continued in the Northern Liberties of 
 the City of Philadelphia, containing in Breadth on the said 
 Second street. Forty foot and in Length or Depth one hundred 
 and eighty foot. BOUNDED Northward with a certain thirty 
 foot street, lately laid open, called Otter Street. Eastward with 
 other ground of the said William Potts. Southward with a Lot 
 of Ground belonging to Joseph Galloway, Esq'r. and Westward 
 with the said Second street, continued as aforesaid [Part of a 
 certain Tract of Land which Joseph Galloway, Abraham Mit- 
 chel. John Koarsley. Junior. William Masters. John White and 
 Sarah his wife, and William Potts, by their Indenture in Five 
 parts, bearing date the thirtieth day of July now last past, for 
 the Consideration therein mentioned and expressed, did Par- 
 tition and Division make of all the Lands whereof they became 
 seized in Fee simple, and also did severally release and con- 
 firm unto the said William Potts, his several and respective 
 Lots of Ground mentioned and described in the aforesaid plan 
 thereunto annexed. TOGETHER with their and every of their 
 appurtenances. TO HOLD to him, the said William Potts, his 
 Heirs and Assigns for ever, as in and by the said recited In- 
 denture. Recorded in the oflice for Recording of Deeds for the 
 City and County of Philadelphia, in Book I. Vol. 1. page 1.56, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 535 
 
 &ca., Relation being thereunto had at large appears], TO- 
 GETHER with the free use, Right, Liberty and Priviledge of 
 and passage in and along the said Otter Street, at all times 
 hereafter for ever, AND TOGETHER also with all and singu- 
 lar other the Streets, Lanes, Ways, Alleys, Passages, Waters, 
 Water Courses, Lights, Easements, Rights, Members, Liber- 
 ties, Privileges, Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever 
 thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, And the Re- 
 version and Reversions, Remainder and Remainders, Rents, 
 Issues and Profits thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said 
 described Lot or Piece of Ground, Hereditaments and Prem- 
 ises hereby granted, bargained and sold, or mentioned and In- 
 tended to be granted with the appurtenances unto the said Am- 
 brose Mason, his Heirs and Assigns to the only proper use and 
 Behoof of him, the said Abraham Mason, his Heirs and As- 
 signs for ever, LTvJDER the Proportionable part of the yearly 
 Quit rent hereafter accruing for the hereby granted Premises 
 to the chief Lord or Lords of the Fee thereof, AND YIELD- 
 ING AND PAYING therefore unto the said William Potts, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, the yearly Rent or Sum of Eight Pounds 
 ten shillings lawful money of Pensylvania on the first day of 
 May yearly for ever, the first year's rent to be paid on the first 
 day of May, which will be in the year of our Lord one thou- 
 sand seven hundred and sixty-six. And if it shall happen the 
 said yearly Rent heieby reserved or any part thereof shall be 
 behind or unpaid at or after the Day and Time hereinbefore 
 mentioned and appointed, in every year for payment thereof. 
 That then and so often and from time to time when and so 
 often as the said yearly Rent hereby reserved or any Part 
 thereof shall be so behind and unpaid it shall and may be law- 
 ful to and for the said William Potts, his Heirs and Assigns 
 into and upon the said described Lot or Piece of Ground, 
 Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or mentioned to 
 be granted, and into the Buildings thereon erected, or to be 
 erected and built, and every Part thereof to Enter and Dis- 
 train, and the Distress and Distresses then and there found to 
 lead. Drive, Carry Away and Impound and Impounded, to De- 
 tain and Keep at the Proper Risque and Charges of the said 
 Abraham Mason, his Heirs and Assigns, for and during the 
 space of five Days And if within the space of five days pay- 
 ment and satisfaction of the said yearly Rent hereby re- 
 reserved and Arrearages thereof if there be any due be not 
 made, then the same Distress and Distresses so found and taken 
 to expose and sell by Public Vendue or Auction for the best 
 
536 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Price chat can reasonably be gotten for the same, leaving in 
 tae hands of the Sheriff or officer that makes such distress 
 the surpltisage or overplus, if any be after Payment of the said 
 yearly Rent Arrearages, And all Charges of Distress, Detenure 
 and sale are first made and deducted, But il sufiicient Distress 
 cannot be found and taken in and upon the hereby granted 
 Premises, then it shall and may be lawful for the said Wil- 
 liam Potts, his Heirs or Assigns, inio and upon the said de- 
 scribed Lot or piece of Ground, Hereditaments and Premises 
 hereby granted or mentioned to be granted or into any part 
 thereof in the name of the whole, with the appurtenances, 
 wholly to Re-enter and the same to have, again Repossess and 
 Enjoy untill the said yearly Rent and Arrearages and all 
 Charges shall be fully paid and satisfied, any thing herein be- 
 fore contained to the Contrary in any wise Notwithstanding, 
 And the said Abraham Mason, for himself, his Heirs, Execu- 
 tors, Administrators and Assigns, doth Covenant, promise and 
 grant to and with the said William Potts, his Heirs, Execu- 
 tors, Administrators and Assigns, by these Presents, that he, 
 the said Abraham Mason, his Heirs and Assigns, shall and 
 will well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said W'il- 
 liam Potts, his Heirs and Assigns the aforesaid yearly Rent or 
 sum of Eight Pounds ten shillings lawful monev of Pennsyl- 
 vania hereby reserved on the first day of :May yearly for ev-- 
 as the same shall from time to time grow due ana x-a.vauie. 
 and that he. the said Abraham Mason, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 shall and will also, within the space of Three years next en- 
 suing the Date hereof Build and Erect, or cause to be built 
 and erected and ccmpleady finish on the said Lot or Piece of 
 Ground hereby granted a good dwelling House. Messuage or 
 Tenement or so many as shall be accounted to the value af 
 Two hundred Pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania at the 
 lowest computation, PROVIDED always nevertheless, and the 
 said William Potts, for himself, his Heirs, Executors, Admin- 
 istrators and Assigns doth Covenant. Promise, gran: and agree 
 to and with the said Abraham Mason, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 by these Presents, that if he, the said Abraham Mason, his 
 Heirs, Executors, Administrators or Assigns or any of them 
 shall and do at any time after Compleating and finishing the 
 Dwelling House or Houses aforesaid well and truly pay or 
 cause to be paid unto the said William Potts, nis Heirs or 
 Assigns, the Just and full sum of One hundred and seventy 
 Pounds lawful money of Pensylvania over and beside the said 
 vearlv Rent herebv reserved in the mean time to accrue then 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSION'S. 537 
 
 and immediately upon sucli payment the aforesaid yearly 
 Rent of Eight Pounds ten shillings hereby reserved shall cease 
 Determine and be Extinct for ever, and the covenant for Pay- 
 ment thereof shall become void and of no effect. And also that 
 he. the said William Potts, his Heirs and Assigns shall and 
 will upon Payment of the said sum of one hundred and seventy 
 Pounds, together with the arrearages of Rent either by Indorse- 
 ment on this present Indenture, or otherwise fully Release and 
 intnely discharge the said Abraham Mason, his Heirs and 
 Assigns as well as the said Lot or Piece of Ground, Heredita- 
 ments and Premises hereby granted of and from the said 
 yearly Rent or sum of Eight Pounds ten shillings hereby re- 
 served and every part thereof any thing herein before con- 
 tained to the Contrary thereof in any wi&e notwithstanding, 
 And the said William Potts, for himself, his Heirs, Executors, 
 Administrators and Assigns, doth covenant, promise and 
 gram to and with the said Abraham Mason, his Heiis and As- 
 signs, by these Presents, that he, the said Abraham Mason, his 
 Heirs or Assigns (Paying the aforesaid yearly Rent or sum of 
 Eight Pounds ten shillings hereby reserved or Extinguishing 
 the same by purchase, and performing the Covenants aforesaid) 
 shall or lawfully may from time to time and at all times here- 
 after, for ever freely, peaceably and quietly have, hold, use, 
 cccupy. Possess and enjoy the said Described Lot or piece of 
 Ground. Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or men- 
 tioned and intended to be granted with the appurtenances, 
 and Receive and take the Rents, Issues and Profits thereof, 
 without the Let, Suit, Trouble. Mclestaiion, Hindrance or De- 
 nial whatsoever of him. the said Williaai Potts, his Heirs, l!:x- 
 ecutors. Administrstors or Assigns or rf any other Person 
 or Persons whatsoever by or with his, their or any of their 
 Act. Means, Consent, Privity or Procurement. 
 
 IN W/TNESS whereof the said Parties have interchange- 
 ably set their Hands and Seals hereunto, Dated the Day and 
 
 vear first above written. 
 
 WM POTTS. [Seal.] 
 
 HESTER POTTS. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of us. 
 
 SAMUEL ROBESON. 
 PETER THOMSON. 
 
 The Eignteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five. Before me. Isaac 
 Jones. Esq'r, one of his Majesty's Justices, &ca., Came the 
 
538 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 above named William Potts and Hester, his Wife, and acknowl- 
 edged ttie above written Indenture to be their Act and Deed, 
 and desired the same may be recorded as their Deed, the said 
 Hester thereunto voluntarily consenting, she being of full age. 
 secretly and apart examined, and the contents thereof first 
 made known unto her. Witness my hand and Seal, the day 
 and year first above written. 
 
 IS: JONES. [Seal.] 
 I Recorded the 26th day of October, 1765.] 
 
 DEED. EPHRALM SMITH AND WIFE TO GEO: ROWAN. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE MADE the twen-day of April, in the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-three, 
 BETWEEN Ephraim Smith, of the City of Philadelphia, in 
 the Province of Pennsylvania, baker, and Jane, his wife, of the 
 one part, and George Rowan, of the said City. Cooper, of the 
 other part, WHEREAS, Christopher Marshall, of the City of 
 Philadelphia, aforesaid. Druggist, and Sarah, his wife, by In- 
 denture, dated the twenty-sixth day of August, in the year of 
 our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-one, did grant, 
 bargain, sell, release and confirm unto the said Ephraim 
 Smith, his Heirs and Assigns, A CERTAIN Piece of Land, 
 situate lying and being in Passyunck Township, in the County 
 of Philadelphia and Province aforesaid, BEGINNING at a Post 
 on the Easterly side of a certain thirty foot Lane or Road, and 
 at a corner of Land late of John Reilly, now of Joseph 
 Thomas, thence along the said Thomas's Land South sixty- 
 nine degrees and an half East four perches and six-tenths of 
 a Perch to a stake, Thence by John Stamper's Land south 
 Twenty-seven Degrees West twelve Perches, thence by Eden 
 Haddock's Land North seventy-four degrees West seventy 
 perches to a stake on the side of the aforesaid lane, and thence 
 along the side of the said Lane north forty-one degrees and an 
 half East Eighteen perches and an half perch to the place of 
 beginning. Containing Six Acres and forty-one Perches. To- 
 gether with the appurtenances, TO HOLD to him, the said 
 Ephraim Smith, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, YIELDING 
 
PROVINCIAL- COMMISSIONS. 539 
 
 AND PAYING therefore unto the said Christopher Marshall, 
 his Heirs aud Assigns the yearly Rent or sum of sixteen 
 Pounds seventeen shillings and ten pence lawful money of 
 Pensylvania on the twenty-sixth day of August, in every year 
 forever thereafter, In which said recited Indenture are contain- 
 ed clauses of Entry and Distress for nonpayment of the said 
 Rent and of Re-entry for want of sufficient Distress with a 
 Covenant for payment of the same Rent and Condition or 
 Provisoe to this effect that if the said Ephraim Smith, his 
 Heirs or Assigns should, within fourteen years, pay the said 
 Christopher Marshall, his Heirs or Assigns Two hundred and 
 eighty-one Pounds ten shillings and seven Pence lawful money 
 aforesaid, beside the Rent in the meantime to accrue then and 
 immediately upon such Payment the said yearly Rent of Six- 
 teen pounds seventeen shillings and ten pence shall cease and 
 become extinct for ever. As in and by the said recited Inden- 
 ture (among other Clauses and Covenants therein mentioned), 
 Relation being thereunto had more fully and at Large ap- 
 pears. NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that the said 
 Ephraim Smith and Jane, his Wife, as well for and in Consid- 
 eration of the payment of the equal half part of the aforesaid 
 yearly Rent which he. the said George Rowan hath under- 
 taken to pay. as of Five shillings lawful money of Pennsylva- 
 nia unto them, the said Ephraim Smith and Jane, his Wife, 
 well and truly paid by the said George Rowan at and before 
 the sealing and Delivery hereof. The Receipt whereof is here- 
 by acknowledged, have gi-anted. bargained, sold, aliened, enfe- 
 offed, released and confirmed, and by these Presents Do grant, 
 bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release and confirm unto the said 
 George Rowan, his Heirs and Assigns, the Southermost moiety 
 or equal half part (the whole into two equa. parts to be Di- 
 vided), of and in the aforesaid described piece of Land granted 
 bv the said Recited Indenture Situate, bounded and being as 
 aforesaid and containing six Acres and forty-one perches as 
 aforesaid. TOGETHER with the one full, equal and undivided 
 half part of and in all and singular the Roads. Lanes. Pa,s- 
 sages Waters. Water Courses. Rights. Liberties. Privileges, 
 Improvements. Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever 
 unto the aforesaid Piece of Land belonging or in any wise ap- 
 pertaining, and the Reversions and Remainders thereof. AND 
 also all the Estate. Right. Title. Interest and Possession, prop- 
 ertv claim and Demand whatsoever of him the said Ephraim 
 Sm'ith and Jane his wife, either in Law or Equity or otherwise 
 of in to or out of the aforesaid Southermost moiety or equal 
 
540 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 half pan of the abovesaid described piece of Land, with the 
 Appurtenances, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforssaid South- 
 ermost moiety or equal half part (the whole into two equal 
 parts to be divided), of and in the aforesaid described piece of 
 Land, Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted, bargained 
 and sold, or mentioned or intended so to be with the appurte- 
 nances unto the said George Rowan, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 To the use and Behoof of him, the said George Rowan, his 
 Heirs and Assigns for ever, Under the proportionable part of 
 the yearly Quit rent hereafter accruing for the hereby granted 
 Premises to the chief Lord or Lords of the Fee .hereof, AND 
 UNDER AND SUBJECT to the payment of the Moiety or 
 equal half part of the aforesaid yearly rent of sixteen Pounds 
 seventeen shillings and ten pence as the same shall hereafter 
 grow due and payable unto the above named Christopher Mar- 
 shall, his Heirs and Assigns, and the said Ephraim Smitn 
 doth covenant for him and his Heirs That he and his Heirs, 
 the abovesaid Southermost Moiety or equal half part of and 
 in the abovesaid described piece of land, Hereditaments and 
 premises hereby granted, bargained and sold, or mentioned or 
 intended so to be, with the appurtenances unto the said George 
 Rowan, his Heirs and Assigns, Against him, the said Ephraim 
 Smith and his Heirs and against the said Jane, his Wife, and 
 against all and every other persons or Persons whatsoever 
 lawfully claiming or to claim by, from or under him, her, 
 their or any of them, shall and will (UNDER AND SUBJECT 
 to the payment of the moiety or equal half part of the afore- 
 said yearly Rent), WARRANT and for ever DEFEND by these 
 presents. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said Parties to the Presents have 
 Interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto Dated 
 the day and year above written. 
 
 EPHRAIM SMITH, [Seal.] 
 JANE SMITH. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 JNO. REILLY, 
 HENRY BURNET. 
 
 The sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand 
 seven hundred and sixty-four. Before me. James Humphreys, 
 Esq'r. one of the Justices, &ca., came the above named 
 Eph-.-aim Smith and Jane, his wife, and acknowledged the above 
 
PIIOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 541 
 
 written Iiulentuie to be their Act and Deed, and desired the 
 same may be recorded as their Deed, the said Jane thereunto 
 voluntarily consenting, she being of full age. secretly and apart 
 examined and the Contents of the said Writing first made 
 known unto her. 
 
 WITNESS my Hand and Seal the day and year above writ- 
 ten. 
 
 JAS. HUMPHREYS. ISeal.] 
 
 (Recorded the 26th day of Octob'r. 1TC5.] 
 
 DEED. JNO. SOBER TO GEO; LESCHER. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, made iho fifih day of May. in the year 
 of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-four. BE- 
 TWEEN John Sober, of Kensington, in the Northern Liberties 
 of the City of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania. 
 Gentleman, of the one part, and George Lescher. of Passyunck 
 Township, in the County of Philadelphia, in the said Province, 
 yeoman, of the other part, WITNESSETH, that the said John 
 Sober, for and in Consideration of Two hundred and eighty- 
 three pounds and ten shillings lawful money of Pennsylvania 
 unto him in hand well and truly paid by the said George 
 Lescher, at and before the sealing and Delivery hereof, the 
 Receipt whereof he, the said John Sober doth hereby acknowl- 
 edge and thereof do acquit and for ever discharge the said 
 George Lescher. his Heirs and Assigns by these presents, 
 HATH granted, bargained, sold, released and confirmed, and 
 by these presents DOTH grant, bargain, sell, release and con- 
 firm unto the said George, his Heirs and Assigns a CERTAIN 
 Tract of Land, situate in Passyunck Township aforesaid. BE- 
 GINNING at a Post, standing in a Lane called Sober's Lane, 
 in the Line of the said Lescher's other Land, & from thence 
 extending North Sixty-two degrees West Ninety-three perche- 
 to a Post for a corner, in the Line of the said Sober's other 
 Land, thence by the same south Forty-one Degrees and an 
 half west Eighteen Perches & eight Tenths of a Perch to an- 
 
542 PRON'IXCIAL CUMMISSIOXS. 
 
 Other Corner Post of the said Sober's other Land, Thence by 
 the same south Sixty-two Degrees East Ninety-two perches and 
 eight tenths of a Perch to a corner Post, at the side of the said 
 Lane, Thence by the same Land North Forty-two Degrees East 
 Eighteen perches and Seven-tenths of a Perch to the place oi 
 Begining, containing Ten Acres and an half (it being pare of 
 One hundred acres of Land which Thomas Sober, late of the 
 City of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, by his Last Will 
 and Testament, in Writing, bearing date the Eighteenth day 
 of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and forty did, among other Lands, devise unto his son, the 
 said John Sober, in Fee, Together with all and singular the 
 Messuages, Buildings. Improvements, Ways, Woods, Waters, 
 Watercourses. Rights, Privileges, Hereditaments and Appur- 
 tenances whatsoever unto the said Ten Acres and an half 
 acre of Land belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the 
 Privilege and Benefit of the said Road or Lane, to be kept 
 open as such for ever, and all the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, 
 Property, Claim and Demand whatsoever of him. the said John 
 Sober, his Heirs, Executors and Administrators of, in and to 
 the premises & to every part and parcel thereof and the Re- 
 version and Reversions. Remainder and Remainders thereof, 
 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Ten Acres and an half of 
 Land and all and Singular the premises herein before mention- 
 ed, meant or intended to be granted, with their appurtenances, 
 unto the said George Lescher, his Heirs and Assigns, To the 
 only Proper Use and Benefit and Behoof of him, the said 
 George Lescher. his Heirs and Assigns for ever, and the said 
 John Sober, for himself, his Heirs, Executors & administrators, 
 Do:h Covenant, grant and agree to and with the said George 
 Lescher, his Heirs and Assigns and every of them, in manner 
 and form following that is to say that the said John Sober, at 
 the time of the Ensealing and Delivery of these presents is 
 Seized of and in the said Messuage and parcell of Land and 
 Premises in and by these Presents granted, bargained and Sold, 
 and the appurtenances thereof of a good, pure and absolute Es- 
 tate of Inheritance in Fee Simple, without any Condition, Re- 
 version, Remainder or Limitation of any Estate or Estates in 
 or to any Person or Persons whatsoever, so as to alter, change. 
 Defeat, Determine or make void the same, and that he hath 
 full power, good right, and lawful authority to grant, bargain, 
 sell and convey the said Land and Premises and every part 
 and parcell thereof, to any person or Persons whatsoever, and 
 that the said George Lescher, his Heirs and Assigns shall and 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 543 
 
 may, by Force and Virtue of these presents, at all times here- 
 after. Lawfully, peaceably and quieily have, hold, use, occupy, 
 possess and enjoy the said Ten acres and an half of land and 
 Priviledge of the said Road with their appurtenances, without 
 any lawful Set, Suit. Trouble. Denial, Interruption, Erection, 
 Ejection or Disturbance of him, the said John Sober, his 
 Heirs or Assigns or from any other person or persons whatso- 
 ever Claiming, by. from or under him, them, or any of them, 
 or by his or iheir Consent, Means, Title, Interest, Privity or 
 procurement, and that free and Clear, and freely and Clearly 
 Exonerated and discharged or otherwise, from time to time 
 well and sufficiently saved and kept harmless and indemnified 
 by the said John Sober, his Heirs and Executors of and from 
 all and all manner of former Gifts, Bequests, Grants, Sales, 
 Leases, Mortgages. Jointures. Dowers, Titles of Dowers, Recog- 
 nizances, Extents. Judgments, Executions, Uses, Intails, Rents, 
 Annuities, forfeitures, fines and Amerciaments and of and from 
 all and singular other Titles, Incumbrances and Demands what- 
 soever had made. Committed, suffered, omitted or done by the 
 said John Sober, his Heirs or Assigns, or by any other person 
 or persons whatsoever lawfully claim.ing, And further, the said 
 John Sober, for himself, his Heirs, Executors and Adminis- 
 trators doth Covenant, promise, grant and agree to and with 
 the said George Lescher. his Heirs and Assigns that he, the 
 said John Sober, his Heirs. Executors and Administrators shall 
 and will at any time hereafter at and upon the reasonable re- 
 quest. Cost & Charges in the Law of the said George Lescnet, 
 his Heirs and Assigns do execute all and every such further 
 and other Lawful and reasonable assurance and conveyance in 
 the Law for the more perfect, further and better assurance and 
 Conveying all and Singular the Before granted Land and 
 Premises with the appurtenances unto the said George Les- 
 cher. his Heirs and Assigns, as his or their Council learned in 
 the Law shall be reasonably advised, devised or required. 
 
 IX WITXESS whereof the said Parties to these Presents 
 have interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto. 
 Dated the Dny and year first above written. 
 
 JOHN SOBER. [Seal.l 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of 
 
 PETER MILLER, 
 
 JOHN C. SCHWEIGHAUSER. 
 
544 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 The thirty-first day of May, 1764, before me, Daniel Benezet, 
 Esq'r, one of the Justices, &ca., Came the within named John 
 Sober and acknowledged the within written Indenture to be 
 his act and Deed, and desired the same ma., be recorded as 
 his Deed. 
 
 WITNESS my Hand, Seal, the day and year abovesaid. 
 
 DAN'L BENEZET. [Seal] 
 Indorsm'ts: 
 
 Received the Day of the Date of the within written Inden- 
 ture of the within named George Lescher, the sum of T^vo 
 Hundred and Eighty-three pounds & lu p. it being the full 
 consideration money within mentioned. I say received fr me. 
 
 JOHN SOBER. 
 Witness Present at signing: 
 
 PETER MILLER. 
 
 [Recorded the 28th day of October, 1765.J 
 
 DEED. CHRIST'R MARSHALL & OTHERS TO SARAH HAYS. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE IN three parts, made the Tenth day of 
 November, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and sixtj--three, BETWEEN Christopher Marshall, Peter Wy- 
 koff, John Pierce and Charles Thomson, all of the City of Phila- 
 delphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, merchants, of the 
 first Part, James Dexter, of the said City, Innholder and Isa- 
 bell. his Wife, of the Second part, and Sarah Hayes, of the said 
 City, Widow of the third part. WHEREAS, Joshua Carpenter, 
 of the said City, Brewer, by Indenture dated the twentv- 
 fourth day of June, in the year one thousand seven hundred 
 and six, granted unto one James Bingham, A CERTAIN Lot 
 of Land, Situate in the said City, Containing in Breadth 
 Thirty-five foot, and in Length Fifty-six foo: by Metes and 
 Bounds in the same Indenture mentioned, with the appurte- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 545 
 
 nances, TO HOLD to him, the said James Bingiiam. his Heira 
 and Assigns forever, PAYING unto the said Joshua Carpenter, 
 his Heirs and Assigns the yearly Rent of Two Pounds twelve 
 Shillings and Sixpence, AND WHEREAS after the Decease of 
 the said James Bingham, Ann Bingham, his Widow, and James 
 Bingham, his Son, with the rent of the Children of the first 
 named James Bingham, unto whom the premises were devised 
 by the Last will of the said James Bingham, the Father, by 
 Indenture dated the twenty-fourth day of June, in the year of 
 our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighteen, granted 
 the Premises unto one Joseph Harrison, his Heirs and Assigns 
 for ever, WHO, by Indenture Dated the third day of July, in 
 the year one thousand seven hundred and Eighteen, Re- 
 granted unto the said James Bingham, the Sons, his Heirs and 
 Assigns for ever, AND the said Joshua Carpenter and Eliza- 
 beth, his Wife, by one other Indenture, dated the twenty-fifth 
 day of November, in the year one thousand seven hundred 
 and Eighteen, Recorded at Philadelphia, in Book F, page 320, 
 Released the yearly Rent aforesaid, and all their Estate, Right, 
 Title and Interest in the Premises unto the said James Bing- 
 ham, the Son, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, AND the said 
 James Bingham, the son, and Ann, his W^fe, by Indenture 
 dated the twenty-fourth day of June, in the year one thousand 
 seven hundred and nineteen, granted a certain messuage and 
 nineteen foot of ground, liy fifty-six foot, part of the said first 
 mentioned Lot unto one John Hall, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 And the said John Hall died seized thereof. Intestate, leaving 
 Issue only one sou. named John and one Daughter named Eliz- 
 abeth, who intermarried with one William Claypoole, AND 
 WHEREAS the said John Hall, the sen. and the said William 
 Claypoole and Elizabeth, his Wife, by indenture dated the firs: 
 day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- ^ 
 dred and forty-two. for the Consideration therein mentions. " 
 did grant, release and confirm the aforesaid messuage and 
 nineteen foot of ground by fifty-six foot, with the appurte- 
 nances, unto Henry Dexter, then of the city, Gent, (who was 
 the father of the above said James Dexter), his Heirs and 
 Assigns for ever, BY FORCE AND VIRTrE of which said last 
 recited indenture or of some other good Conveyance or Assur- 
 ance in the Law duly had and executed, he. the said Henry 
 Dexter, became in his life time lawfully seized in his De- 
 mesne as of Fee and of and in the aforesaid Messuage and 
 Nineteen foot of ground, by fifty-six foot, with the appurte- 
 
 3n-9-3d Ser. 
 
»-"^ PROVINCIAL com:missions. 
 
 nances, and he, the said Henry Dexter, being so thereof 
 seized, and having erected a new Brick messuage or Tenement 
 thereon, departed this Life, having first made his last Will 
 and Testament in writing, bearing date the thirty-first day of 
 October, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and forty-nine, and therein devised the aforesaid new Mes- 
 suage or Tenement and ground thereunto belonging unto his 
 sen, the aforesaid James Dexter, his Heirs and Assigns for 
 ever, AND WHEREAS, the said James Dexter and Isabell, his 
 wife, by Indenture dated the sixth day of June now last past. 
 Recorded ai Philadelphia, in book H, vol. 18, page 343. &ca., 
 granted the same m.essuage and Ground with other things unto' 
 the aforesaid Christopher Marshall. Peter Wykoff, John 
 Pierce and Charles Thomson, their Heirs and Assigns for ever. 
 IN TRUST to sell for the payment of the said James Dexter's 
 just Debts, AND WHEREAS the said Christopher Marshall, 
 Peter Wykoff, John Pierce and Charles Thomson, pursuant to 
 the Trust in them Reposed by the said last recited Indenture 
 exposed the aforesaid messuage, and ground to a publick sale 
 or vendue on the day of now last past. WHEN the above 
 named Sarah Hays bought the same for the sum of seven 
 hundred and five pounds lawful money of Pensylvania. she 
 being the best and highest bidder. NOW THIS INDENTURE 
 WITNESSETH that the said Christopher .Marshall. Peter Wy- 
 koff. John Pierce and Charles Thomson for and in Considera- 
 tion of the aforesaid sum of seven hundred and five Pounds, 
 unto them v.-ell and truly paid by the said Sarah Hays at and 
 before the sealing and Delivery hereof, the Receipt whereof is 
 hereby acknowledged, HAVE and each, every and either of 
 them hath Granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, re- 
 leased and confirmed, and by these presents do and each and 
 every and either of them doth grant, bargain, sell, alien, en- 
 feoff, release and confirm unto the said Sarah Hays, her 
 Heirs and Assigns all that, the aforesaid new Brick Messuage 
 cr Tenement and nineteen foot of ground by fifty-six foot, 
 BOUNDED Eastward with Elbow Lane. Northward with James 
 Bingham's Lot. Westward with a lot formerly of Benjamin 
 Oram, late MifTlin. and Southward with a lot formerly of 
 Ebenezer Large, late of John Eyres. TOGETHER also with all 
 and singular, other the ways. Alleys. Passages. Waters. Water 
 Courses. Lights, Easements, Rights, Liberties. Privileges, 
 Kitchen Buildings. Improvements. Hereditaments and ap- 
 purtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise 
 appertaining, and the Reversions. Remainders, Rents, Issues 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 547 
 
 and Profits thereof and also all the estate and estates. Right, 
 Title. Interest use, possession, propert.v, claim and Demand 
 whatsoever of them or any or either of them, the said Christo- 
 pher Marshall. Peter Wykoff. John Pierce and Charles Thom- 
 son, either in Law or equity or otherwise howsoever of, in, 10 
 or out of all and singular the hereby granted or mentioned to 
 be granted Premises, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the afore- 
 said new Messuage or Tenement described Nineteen foot of 
 ground by fifty-six foot Hereditaments and Premises hereby 
 granted. Bargained and sold, or mentioned or intended so to 
 be, with the appurtenances unto the said Sarah Hays, her 
 Heirs and Assigns, to the only proper use and Behoof of the 
 said Sarah Hays, her Heirs and Assigns for ever, UNDER the 
 proportionable part of the yearly Quit rent hereafter accru- 
 ing for the hereby granted Premises to the Chief Lord or 
 Lords of the Fee thereof, and the said Christopher .Marshall, 
 Peter Wykoff, John Pierce and Charles Thomson do jointly 
 and each, every and either of them doth severally, covenant 
 for them and their Heirs to and with the said Sarah Hays, her 
 Heirs and Assigns and every of them by these presents. That 
 they, the said Christopher Marshall. Peter Wykoff. John Pierce 
 and Charles Thomson, and their Heirs respectively, and every 
 and either of them, the aforesaid new messuage described 
 nineteen foot of ground by fifty-six foot. Hereditaments and 
 Premises hereby granted, bargained and sold, or mentioned or 
 intended so to be, with the appurtenances unto the said Sarah 
 Hays, her Heirs and Assigns against them, the said Christopher 
 Marshall. Peter Wykoff, John Pierce and Charles Thomson and 
 their Heirs respectively and against all and every other per- 
 son and persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim by, 
 from or under them, or any or either of them, the said Chris- 
 topher Marshall. Peter Wykoff. John Pierce and Charles Thom- 
 son or their or any or either of their Heirs, shall and will War- 
 rant and for ever defend by these presents. AND THIS IN- 
 DENTURE FURTHER WITNESSETH that the aforesaid 
 James Dexter and Isabell. his wife, as well for and in Consider- 
 ation of the Premises as of the sum of Five shillings lawful 
 money aforesaid unto them well and truly paid by the said 
 Sarah Hays at and before the Sealing and Delivery hereof, the 
 Receipt of which five shillings is hereby acknowledged, have 
 remised, released, quit claimed, ratified and confirmed, and by 
 these presents, for themselves and their Heirs respectively do 
 remise, release, quit claim, ratify and confirm unto the said 
 Sarah Hays her Heirs and Assigns all that, the aforesaid new 
 
548 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Brick Messuage or Tenement described Nineteen foot of ground 
 by Fifty-six foot Hereditaments and Premises with tlie ap- 
 purtenances and thie Reversions, Remainders, Rents, Issues 
 and Profits ttiereof, and also all the Estate, Right, Title, In- 
 terest, Property claim and Demand whatsoever of them, the 
 ^aid James Dexter and Isabell, his Wife, and all her Dower or 
 Third's Right and Title of Dower and Thirds of, in and to all 
 and singular the Premises, TO HOLD to her, the said Sarah 
 Hays, her Heirs and Assigns, To her and their own proper 
 use and Behoof for ever. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said Parties to these Presents 
 have Interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto, 
 Dated the Day and year first above written. 
 
 CHRISTOPHER MARSHALL, [Seal.] 
 PETER WYKOFF, [Seal.] 
 
 JOHN PIERCE, [Seal.] 
 
 CHARLES THOMSON. [Seal.] 
 
 JAMES DEXTER, [Seal.] 
 
 ISABELL DEXTER. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 JOSEPH SHIPPEN. / 
 ROBERT INNES. "^ 
 
 The twenty-third day of March, in the year of our Lord 1764, 
 Before me, Benjamin Franklin, Esq'r, one of the Justices, 
 &ca., came the above named Christopher Marshall, Peter Wy- 
 koff, John Pierce, Charles Thomson, James Dexter and Isabell, 
 his wife, and acknowledged the above written Indenture to 
 be their several and respective Act and Deed and desired the 
 same may be recorded as their Deed, the said Isabell thereunto 
 voluntarily consenting, she being of full age, Secretly and apart 
 examined and the Contents of the said writing first made 
 known unto her. 
 
 WITNESS my Hand and Seal the day and year firsi above 
 ■RTitten. 
 
 B. FRANKLIN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Received the Day of the Date of the within written Inden- 
 ture of the within named Sarah Hays, the sum of seven hun- 
 dred and five pounds, it being the Consideration money within 
 mentioned. We say received bv us. Memorandum that at the 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISS/ONS. 
 
 f49 
 
 time 01 signing the above Receipt we left in the hands of the 
 said Sarah Havs the sum of Two hundred and Eighty Pounds 
 lawful monev of Pennsylvania, part of the above consideration. 
 IN TRUST to be by her paid and applied to the use of the 
 Legatees of the within named Henry Dexter deceased. 
 
 CHRISTOPHER MARSHALL. 
 PETER WYKOFF, 
 CHA'S THOMSON, 
 JOHN PIERCE. 
 Witness present. 
 
 [Recorded the 29th of October, 1765.] 
 
 RELEASE JA'S BINGHAM, & L-X'R. TO JNO. HALL. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE MADE the twenty-fourth day of June, 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and nine- 
 teen. BETWEEN James Bingham, of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Sadler, and Ann. his wife, of the one 
 part, and John Hall, of Philad'a, aforesaid, Marriner. of the 
 other part, WHEREAS. James Bingham, deceased, late Father 
 of the said James Bingham, party to these presents, by Virtue 
 of an indenture duly executed under the hand and Seal of 
 Joshua Carpenter, of Philad'a aforesaid. Brewer, or by force 
 and Virtue of some other good Conveyance or assurance in 
 Law duly had and executed, he the said James Bingham, the 
 Father, became in his life time lawfully Seized in his Demesne 
 as of Fee of and in a certain Messuage or Tenement and piece 
 of Ground situate lying and being in Philad'a afores'd, contain- 
 ing in length fifty-six foot and in Breadth thirty-five foot, 
 bounded northward with a sixteen foot alley, westward with 
 
550 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 a Lot late of Joseph Harrison, but now of Benjamin Oram, 
 Soutiiward with a Lot of Joshua Carpenter, whereof this is part 
 and Eastward with a twenty foot alley, now called Elbow lane, 
 and so thereof seized, made his Last Will and Testament in 
 writing, bearing date the Sixteenth day of December, 1714, and 
 after he had given and devised divers of his Messuages, 
 Lands and Tenements unto John Heap and Josiah Apleton, in 
 trust to be by them sold, and the money arising by the sale to 
 be divided among his Children, he, the said Testator did devise 
 in these words, to witt: Also all the rest and residue of my 
 Estate not hereinbefore sufficiently divided or intrusted to the 
 uses aforesaid, or that shall happen not otherwise to pass by 
 the tenor of this, my Will, whether the same be reale or per- 
 sonall, or what kind soever or wheresoever situate or being, as 
 also all the money to arise by such sale and sales as aforesaid 
 (my Debts funerall Charges and Legacies of money being first 
 pay'd and discharged), I give, devise and Bequeath the same 
 unto and amongst my s'd Children, James, Ann, Mary, Eliza- 
 beth and Hannah, to be equally divided to and among them, 
 share and share alike, to and amongst the Survivors and Sur- 
 vivor of them, TO HOLD to them, their Heirs, Executors and 
 Assigns respectively for ever, as by the said Testament may 
 appear, AND the said Testator soon after died, Seized of the 
 said Messuage and piece of Ground, with the appurtenances in 
 his estate aforesaid since whose decease the said Testaiuenr 
 was duly proved and registred at Philadelphia afores'd, as the 
 Law directs, AND WHEREAS by certain Indentures of Lease 
 and release, bearing date the twenty-third and twenty-fourth 
 days of June last past made between Ann Bingham, of Phila- 
 delphia, afores'd, widow and relict of the s'd James Bingham, 
 deceased, the said James Bingham party to these presents and 
 Ann, his wife, the s'd John Heap, of Philad'a af d, & Ann, his 
 Wife, one of the Daughters of the s'd James Bingham, dece'd, 
 Mary Bingham, Eliza Bingham and Hannah Bingham, all of 
 Philad'a, afores'd. Spinsters. Daughters of the said James 
 Bingham, deceased, of the one Part, and Joseph Harrison, of 
 Philadelphia aforesaid. Carpenter, of the other part, they, the 
 said Ann Bingham, James Bingham, the son and Ann his Wife, • 
 John Heap and Ann. his Wife. Mary Bingham, Elizabeth 
 Bingham and Hannah Bingham, for the consideration therein 
 mentioned did grant and convey unto the said Joseph Harri- 
 son all the said Messuage or Tenement piece of Ground and 
 Premises, TO HOLD to him, the said Joseph Harrison, his 
 Heirs and Assigns for ever, as by the said Indentures may more 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 551 
 
 fully appear, AND WHEREAS, by Certain other Indentures 
 of lease and release, bearing date the Second and third days of 
 July last past, made between the said Joseph Harrison, of the 
 one part and James Bingham, of the other part, he the said 
 Joseph Harrison, for the Consideration therein mentioned, did 
 grant and convey unto the said James Bingham, the son, all 
 the said Messuage or Tenement piece of Ground and Premises. 
 To Hold to him, the said James Bingham, the son, his Heirs 
 and Assigns for ever, as by the last mentioned Indenture may 
 more fully appear. NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH 
 that the said James Bingham and Ann, his wife, for and in 
 Consideration of the sum of Sixty Pounds of lawful money of 
 America to them in hand in paid by the said John Hall, the 
 receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge and thereof do 
 acquit and forever discharge the said John Hall, his Heirs and 
 Assigns by these Presents, HAVE granted, bargained, sold, 
 alienated, enfeoffed, released and confirmed and by these pre- 
 sents do grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release and confirm 
 unto the said John Hall his Heirs and Assigns all the said Mes- 
 suage or Tenement and part of the above described Lott there- 
 to belonging. Containing in Breadth on the s'd Elbow lane 
 nineteen foot, and in length fifty-six foot, bounded Eastward 
 with the said Elbow Lane, northward with the remaining 
 part of the said Lott, Westward with Benjamin Cram's lott. 
 and southward with Ebenezer Large's Lott, together with all 
 the W'ays, Alleys. Passages, Waters. W^ater courses. Lights, 
 easements, rights, liberties, privileges thereunto belonging or 
 in any wise appertaining (of all which said messuage, piece of 
 Land and premises hereby granted, with their appurtenances, 
 the said John Hall, now is in actual possession, by Force 
 and Virtue of a bargain and sale to him thereof made hy the 
 said James Bingham, and Ann. his wife, for the term of one 
 year, as by an indenture in that behalf made, bearing date 
 the day next before the day of the date hereof may appear), 
 and the reversions and remainders, rents. Issues and profits 
 thereof and true Copies of all deeds, evidences and writings 
 concerning the same To be made at the charge of the said John 
 Hall, his Heirs or Assigns, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the 
 said Messuage or Tenement, piece or parcel of Land. Heredita- 
 ments and Premises hereby granted or mentioned so to be, 
 with their appurtenances unto the said John Hall, his Heir and 
 Assigns. To the only proper use and behoof of him. the said 
 John Hall, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. Under the yearly 
 Quit rent hereafter accruing for the same to the Lord of the 
 
552 PROVIXCIAI. COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Fee thereof. AND the said James Bingham ano: his Heirs, the 
 said Messuage or Tenement piece or parcel of Land, heredita- 
 ments and premises hereby granted or with their appurte- 
 nances, unto the said John Hall, his Heirs and Assigns, against 
 him, the said James Bingham, and Ann. his wife, their heirs 
 and assigns, and against all and every other person and per- 
 sons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the said mes- 
 suage. Land and Premises hereby granted or any part thereof 
 shall and will warrant and for ever defend by these presents, 
 AND the said James Bingham, for himself, his Heirs, Execu- 
 tors and Administrators and for the said Ann, his Wife, doth 
 covenant, promise and grant to and with the said John Hall, 
 his Heirs and Assigns by these presents, that the said John 
 Hall, his Heirs and Assigns shall or lawfully may from time 
 to time and at all times forever hereafter freely, quietly and 
 peaceably have, hold, occupy, possess and Enjoy all and singu- 
 lar the said Messuage or Tenement piece or parcel of land, 
 hereditaments and premises hereby granted, with their appur- 
 tenances and the Rents, issues and profits thereof, receive and 
 take, without any manner of lett, suit, trouble or molestation 
 whatsoever of him, the said James Bingham & Ann, his wife, 
 their Heirs or Assigns, or of any other person or persons whom- 
 soever, AND also that the said Messuage or Tenement, piece or 
 parcell of Land, Hereditaments and premises hereby granted 
 or mentioned so to be wiih their appurtenances now are and 
 from henceforth forever hereafter shall remain, continue and 
 be unto the said John Hall, his Heirs and Assigns free and 
 clear and freely and clearly acquitted and discharged of and 
 from all and all manner of former and other bargains, sales, 
 gifts. Grants, Joyntures. dowers, mortgages. Intails, Annuities, 
 Rents. Arrearages of Rents, Titles, Charges and Incumbrances 
 whatsoever, AND lastly, he, the said James Bingham and Ann, 
 his wife and their Heirs and all and every other person and 
 persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the said 
 Messuage or Tenement, piece of Land and Premises hereby 
 granted, or any part thereof, shall and will, from time to time, 
 and at all times for ever hereafter upon the reasonable request, 
 Costs and Charges in I^aw of the said John Hall, his heirs or 
 Assigns make, do execute and acknowledge or cause so to be 
 all and every such further Act and Acts deed or deeds device 
 or devices in Law for the further and better assurance and 
 Confirmation of the said Messuage or Tenement, piece or par- 
 cel of I^and and premises hereby granted and released, with 
 the appurtenances unto the said John Hall, his Heirs and As- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. oo3 
 
 Signs as bv him or them or by his or their Council learned in 
 the Law shall be reasonably devised, advised or required. 
 
 L\ ^YITNES3 whereof the said parties to these presents have 
 interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto, dated the 
 day and year first above written. 
 
 JAMES BINGHAM, [Seal.] 
 ANN BINGHAM. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of 
 
 JOSEPH HARRISON. 
 JOS' A LAWRENCE. 
 
 The 12th day of September. 1TC5, before me, Daniel Benezet, 
 Esq'r, one of the Justices the Peace, &ca., Personally appeared 
 Charles Brockden, Esq'r, M'r of the Rolls of the Province of 
 Pennsylvania and Recorder of Deeds for the City of Philadel- 
 phia, and the within written indenture subscribed with the 
 names James Bingham, to a seal, Ann Bingham to a seal, as 
 parties to the same Indenture, and with the names Joseph 
 Harrison, & Jos'a Lawrence as witnesses to the Sealing and 
 Delivery thereof, being produced and shewn unto him this 
 appearer. He, this appearer, upon his solemn affirmation, ac- 
 cording to Law, did declare and say that he doth verily believe 
 that the same Indenture was Sealed and delivered in the 
 presence of Joshua Lawrence, late of the said City. Scrivener, 
 deceased, for that he, this appearer, was well acquainted with 
 the said Joshua Lawrence, in his Life time, and with his hand 
 writing where with his name subscribed as aforesaid doth well 
 
 agree. „^, 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 
 Affirmed at Philadelphia, the day and year above said. Before 
 me. Witness my hand and seal. 
 
 DAN'L BENEZET. [Seal.] 
 [Recorded the 29th Day of Octob'r. 1765.] 
 
554 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 DEED. JOHN HALL & OTHERS TO H'Y DEXTER. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE MADE the first day of March, in the 
 Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty-t\vo-3, 
 BETWEEN John Hall, of the City of Philadelphia, Taylor, the 
 only son and Heir at Law of John Hall, late of the said city, 
 Mariner, deceased, and William Claypoole, of the City of Bur- 
 lington, in West New Jersey, Currier, and Elizabeth, his Wife, 
 the only Daughter of the said John Hall, the Father of the 
 one Part and Henry Dexter, of the said City of Philadelphia. 
 Gent., of the other part, WHEREAS Joshua Carpenter, of the 
 said City, Brewer, by Ind're of the 24th June. 1706, granted unto 
 one James Bingham a certain Lot of Land, situate in the said 
 City of Philadelphia, containing in breadth thirty-five foot and 
 in length fifty-six foot by metes and bounds in the same Ind're 
 mentioned, TO HOLD to him, the said James Bingham, his 
 Heirs and Assigns for ev-er, Paying unto the said Joshua Car- 
 penter, his Heirs and Assigns the yearly Rent of two pounds 
 twelve Shillings and six Pence, AND WHEREAS, after the 
 decease of the said James Bingham, Ann Bingham, his widow, 
 and James Bingham, his son. with the rest of the Children of 
 the first named James Bingham unto whom the Premises were 
 devised by the last will of the said James Bingham, the 
 Father by Ind're of the 24th June, 1718. granted the same 
 Premises to one Joseph Harrison, his Heirs and Assigns for 
 ever. WHO, by Indenture of the 3rd July. 1718. Regranted unto 
 the said James Bingham, the son, his Heirs and Assigns and 
 the said Joshua Carpenter and Elizabeth, his wife by one other 
 Indenture of the 25th November. 1718. released the yearly 
 Rent aforesaid and all the Estate, Right and Title in the 
 Prem'es unto the said James Bingham, the son, the Ind're Re- 
 corded at Philadelphia. Book F. page 320. and the said James 
 Bingham, the son. and Ann his wife, by Ind're of the 24th 
 June. 1719, granted a certain Messuage and nineteen foot of 
 ground by fifty-six foot part of the said first mentioned Lot 
 unto the said John Hall, the Father and to his Heirs and As- 
 signs for ever, as in and by the said several recited Ind'res at 
 large appears. IN VIRTUE whereof he, the said John Hall, the 
 Father, became seized of the Premises in his Demesne as of 
 Fee. and died intestate, so thereof seized, which thereupon did 
 Descend and come to his said children, according to the Law of 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 555 
 
 Intestates and the Usage of this Government. NOW THIS IN- 
 DENTURE WITNESSETH that the said John Hall, the son, 
 and William Claypoole and Elizabeth, his Wife, for and in 
 Consideration of the Sum of Eighty Pounds lawful money of 
 Pennsylvania to them well and truly paid by the said Henry 
 Dexter at and before sealing and Delivery hereof, the Receipt 
 whereof they the said John Hall and William Claypoole and 
 Elizabeth, his Wife, do hereby acknowledge and thereof do 
 acquit and forever discharge the said Henry Dexter, his 
 Heirs and Assigns by these Presents. HAVE granted, 
 bargained, sold, released and confirmed, and by these Presents 
 Do grant, bargain, sell, release and confirm unto the said 
 Henry Dexter and to his Heirs and Assigns All that, the said 
 Messuage or Tenement, and nineteen foot of ground by fifty- 
 six foot. Bounded Eastward with Elbow Lane, Northward with 
 James Bingham's Lot. Westward with a lot late of Benjamin 
 Oram, now of Mifflin and Southward with a lot late of Eben- 
 ezer Large, now of John Eyres. TOGETHER also with all and 
 singular the Ughts, Easements. Rights, Liberties. Privileges, 
 Ways. Alleys. Waters. Water Courses, Hereditaments and ap- 
 purtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging and the Rever- 
 sions and Remainders thereof. And all and every of the Estate 
 and Estates, parts and purparts. Right. Title. Interest. Claim 
 and Demand whatsoever of them and each of them, the said 
 John Hall the son. William Claypoole and Elizabeth, his AVife, 
 of. in and to the Premes, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said 
 Messuage. Lot of ground. Hereditaments and Premes hereby 
 granted or mentioned to be granted, with the appurtenances, 
 unto the said Henry Dexter, his Heirs and Assigns, to the 
 only use and Behoof of the said Henry Dexter, his Heirs and 
 Assigns for ever. Under the proportionable part of the yearly 
 Quit Rent hereafter accruing for the hereby granted Premes. 
 To the Chief Lord of the Fee thereof, AND the said John 
 Hall, the son. doth covenant for him and his Heirs. That he. 
 and his Heirs, the said Messuage, Lot of Ground, Heredita- 
 ments and Premes hereby granted or mentioned to be granted, 
 with the appurtenances, unto the said Henry Dexter, his Heirs 
 and Assigns, against him, the said John Hall, his Heirs and 
 against the Heirs of his said Father. John Hall, and against all 
 and everv other person or persons whatsoever lawfully claim- 
 ing or to claim bv from or under him. them or any of them or 
 bv. from or under the said John Hall, the Father, shall and 
 will warrant and for ever defend by these Presents. 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said parties to these Presents 
 
556 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 have interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto, 
 Dated the day and year firsi above written. 
 
 JOHN HALL, [Seal.] 
 
 WILLIAM CLAYPOOLE. [Seal.] 
 
 ELIZABETH CLAYPOOLE. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us by the above 
 John and Elizabeth Claypoole, the words ways, alleys, waters, 
 water courses, being interlined. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 
 J'N REILLY. 
 
 The Sth day of March, 1742. Before me, Samuel Hasell, Esq r, 
 one of the Justices, &ca., came the above named John Ha:? 
 and Elizabeth Claypoole, and acknowledged the above written 
 Ind're to be their Deed, and desired the same may be recorded 
 as their Deed, the said Elizabeth thereunto voluntarily con- 
 senting. She being of full age. Secretly and apart examined, 
 and the Contents of the said Writing distinctly read unto 
 her. WITNESS my hand and seal, the day and year above- 
 said. 
 
 SAM'L HASEL. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered by the within named William Clay- 
 poole, in the presence of us. 
 
 W'M MAXWELL, 
 
 JOHN WILLIS. 
 [Recorded the 30th day of October, 1765.] 
 
 DEED. SARAH READ TO JOHN LYNN. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE. MADE the thirtieth day of August, in 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty, 
 BETWEEN Sarah Read, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Widow (formerly Sarah Harwood, 
 wife of Joseph Harwood. of the said City, sadler), of the one 
 part, and John Lynn, of the same city, shipwright, of the 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIOXS. 557 
 
 Other part. WHEREAS, in and by a Ceriaiu Indenture, bear- 
 ing dale the third day of December, Anno Dom; one thousand 
 seven hundred and two, made between Samuel Richardson, of 
 the County of Philadelphia, Merchant, of the one part, and 
 David Lloyd, of Philadelphia, Gent., of the other part, He, the 
 said Samuel Richardson, for the Consideration therein men- 
 tioned, did Demise, unto the said David Lloyd (inter alia), A 
 CERTAIN piece of a Lot of Ground, in the said City of Phila- 
 delphia. Containing in Breadth Twenty feet and in Depth one 
 hundred and two feel bounded Northward with the Lot of 
 Ground then of Griffith Jones (now of the said Sarah Read) 
 Eastward with another piece of a Lot, then in the Possession of 
 Edward James southward with the High Street and "Westward 
 with the Lot formerly in the tenure of Hugh Lowden now be- 
 longing lo Robert Grace, Together with a Messuage or Tene- 
 ment thereon erected. TO HOLD to him, the said David Lloyd, 
 his Executors. Administrators and Assigns for a Certain Long 
 Term therein mentioned. AND WHEREAS the said David 
 Lloyd, by his Deed, indorsed on the above recited Indenture, 
 and bearing date the Eleventh day of December, in the year 
 last mentioned for the Consideration therein mentioned 
 did assign unto one Catharine Bleaney. of the said 
 City of Philadelphia, Widow, all the said Messuage 
 or Tenemeni and described piece of a Lot of Ground 
 aforesaid, TO HOLD to the said Catharine Bleaney. her Exec- 
 utors, Administrators and Assigns for the residue of the said 
 Term, then to Come and unexpired. AND WHEREAS in and by 
 a Certain other Indenture, bearing date the twenty-first day of 
 September, Anno Dom. one thousand seven hundred and 
 eleven, made between the said Catharine Bleaney. of the one 
 part, and Owen Roberts, of the City of Philadelphia, Gent, of 
 the other part, she, the said Catharine Bleaney, for the con- 
 sideration therein mentioned did assign. Transfer and make 
 over unto the said' Owen Roberts all that, the said described 
 Messuage or Tenement and piece of Ground, with the appurte- 
 nances. TO HOLD to him. his Executors. Administrators and 
 Assigns during all the residue of the said Term, and whereas 
 in and by a certain other Indenture, bearing date the twenty- 
 fourth day of February, one thousand seven hundred and 
 eleven, made between the before named Samuel Richardson, of 
 the one part, and the said Owen Roberts, of the other part. 
 He, the said Samuel Richardson, for the Consideration therein 
 mentioned, did grant, bargain and sell unto the said Owen 
 Roberts all and Singular the said Messuage. Lot and Premises, 
 
^56 Fi;< )Vi>,"ciAL com:>iissions. 
 
 TO HOLD to him, his Heirs and Assigns tor ever, PAYING 
 therefore yearly for ever unto the said Samuel Richardson, 
 his Heirs or Assigns, . he Rent or Sum of Three pounds, twelve 
 Shillings Current Silver money of America (according to a 
 late ace of Parliament), on the days and times therein mention- 
 ed, AND WHEREAS, by Deeds of lease and Release, bearing 
 date Respectively the fifteenth and Sixteenth days of June, 
 Anno Doni. one thousand seven hundred and sixteen, and 
 made or mentioned to be made between the said Owen Rob- 
 erts and Ann. his Wife, of the one part, and James Tuthill, of 
 the said City of Philadelphia, Merchant, of the other part (re- 
 citing in part as hereinbefore recited), THEY, the said Owen 
 Roberts and Ann, his wife, for the Consideration therein men- 
 tioned, did (amongst other things), grant. Bargain and Sell 
 unto the said James Tuthill all and singular the said Mes- 
 suage, Lot and premises, TO HOLD to him, the said James 
 Tuthill, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, ITNDER the yearly 
 Rent and Covenants in the said Deed of Release mentioned, 
 AND WHEREAS the said James Tuthill died so seized of the 
 said Messuage Lot of Ground and Premises, as in his Estate 
 aforesaid having first, by his Last Will and Testament in 
 Writing, bearing date the Ninth day of February, in the year 
 one thousand seven hundred and twenty-seven, devised the 
 same unto his Son-in-Law, Joseph Harwool, and Sarah, his 
 wife, and the Survivor of them, and their Heirs for ever, and 
 the said Joseph Harwood, also departed this Life, whereupon 
 the said Messuage. Lot of Ground and Premises devolved upon 
 and vested in the said Sarah Harwood party hereto by Right of 
 true worship. And the said Sarah afterwards intermarried with 
 one Charles Read, of said City, Merchant, who is since de- 
 ceased. NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that the 
 said Sarah Read, for and in Consideration of the sum of one 
 thousand and Ninety-five pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania 
 unto her well and truly paid by the said John Lynn, at and 
 before the Sealing and delivery hereof, the Receipt whereof 
 the said Sarah Read doth hereby acknowledge and thereof 
 dcth acquit and forever discharge the said John Lynn, his 
 Heirs and assigns by these presents. HATH granted, bar- 
 gained, sold, released and confirmed, and by these presents 
 DOTH grant, bargain, sell, release and confirm unto the said 
 John Lynn, and to his Heirs and Assigns all that the afore- 
 paid Messuage or Tenement and piece of Ground on the South- 
 ern part whereof the said Messuage Stands, which piece of 
 Ground is the Westermost part of the said described twenty 
 
I'KOVJNCIAI, C' >.M.MissiOXS. 550 
 
 foot Lot by one hundred and two feet, which piece of Ground 
 contains in Breadth East and West on High Street aforesaid 
 Eighteen feet nine inches and an half inch, and in Length or 
 Depth one hundred and two feet. Bounded Southward with 
 High street aforesaid westward witli a messuage and Lot for- 
 merly of Hugh Lowden. now of Robert Grace, Northward with 
 the Let of ground formerly of GriHi;h Jones, now of the said 
 Sarah Read and Easternmost with a certain four foot alley or 
 thereabouts, extending out of and from High street to the 
 said ground of the said Sarah Read. TOGETHER with the use 
 and priviledge of passage into, along, upon and out of the said 
 Alley, and all and singular, other, the Rights, Liberties, Priv- 
 iledges, Lights, Easements, Buildings, Improvements, Hered- 
 itaments and Appurtenances whatsoever to the said messuage 
 and Eighteen foot nine inches and an half of gi'ound by one 
 hundred and two feet, belonging or in any wise appertaining, 
 and the Reversions and Remainders, Rents, Issues and Profits 
 thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Messuage, Eight- 
 een foot nine inches and an half of ground by one hundred 
 and two feet hereditaments and premises hereby granted or 
 mentioned to be granted, with the appurtenances unto the said 
 John Lynn, his Heirs and Assigns, To the only proper use. 
 benefit and Behoof of him, the said John Lynn, his Heirs and 
 Assigns for ever. UNDER AND SUBJECT to the aforesaid 
 yearly Rent of throe pounds twelve shillings, so as aforesaid 
 reserved to the said Samuel Richardson, his Heirs and Assigns. 
 AND the said Sarah Read doth Covenant for her and her Heirs 
 that she and her Heirs, that the said Messuage, Eighteen foot 
 nine Inches and an half of ground by one hundred and two 
 feet. Hereditaments and premises hereby granted or men- 
 tioned to be granted, with the appurtenances, unto the said 
 John Lynn, his Heirs and Assigns against her, the said Sarah 
 Read, and against the Heirs of the said James Tuthill, Joseph 
 Harwccd and Charles Read respectively, and against ;J1 and 
 every other person and persons whatsoever lawfully clpaming 
 or to claim by, from or under her, them or any of them ",h(fiU 
 and will, under the Rent aforesaid WARRANT AND FOR- 
 PVEK DEFEND by these Presents. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said Parties to these pro.'^i^nis 
 havr interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto. 
 Dated the day and year first above written. 
 
 ^Memorandum before sealing and Delivery: I'he sai.i John 
 Lynn covenanted and agreed, and by these presents for him- 
 self, his heirs and Assigns, doth covenant. Promise and r.gree 
 
360 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 to and with the said Sarah Read and her Heirs that ne, the 
 said John Lynn, his Heirs and Assigns shall and will, at this 
 and their own proper Costs and Charges when and as often 
 as need be or occasion require, well and truly pay, sustain and 
 bear a proportionable or rateable part of all such sum and 
 sums of money as shall from time to time be expended or laid 
 out in repairing, paving and cleaning the said four foot Alley 
 by her, the said Sarah Read, her Heirs and Assigns and the 
 Owners, Tenants and Occupyers of such contiguous or Adja- 
 cent ground as have any Right or Privilege of Passage in the 
 same alley. 
 
 SARAH READ. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in presence of us. after the words in 
 the clause of Warranty vis and against the Heirs of the said 
 James Tuthill, Joseph Harwood and Charles Read respectively 
 were first interlined. 
 
 ISRAEL PEMBERTOX, 
 JAMES READ. 
 
 Received, Philadelphia. Aug'st 30, 1750, of John Lynn, one 
 thousand and ninety-five pounds, the Consideration in the 
 above indenture mentioned for the granted premises. 
 
 SARAH READ. 
 
 Witness. 
 
 ISRAEL PEMBERTOX. 
 JAMES READ. 
 
 The 25th day of October. 1765, Before me. Isaac Jones, Esq'r. 
 one of the Justices of the Peace, &ca., personally appeared 
 James Read, of the Town of Reading, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esq'r, and upon his solemn Oath, which he took 
 before me, on the holy Evangelists of Almighty God, did de- 
 pose and say that he was personally present and did see the 
 above named Sarah Read seal and as her act and deed deliver 
 the above written Indenture, and that the name James Read 
 thereunto subscribed as a witness of the sealing and Delivery 
 is of his this Deponent's own proper handwriting, at the same 
 time the said James Read, on his oath as aforesaid, did further 
 depose and say that he saw Israel Pemberton (now deceased), 
 write his name as the other witness of the sealing and de- 
 livery of the same indenture. IX WITXESS whereof I have 
 hereunto set my hand and Seal, the day and year abovesaid. 
 
 IS: JOXES. [Sean 
 
 [Recorded the 30th day of October. 1765.] 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 561 
 
 DEED. JOS'H MARRIET TO JXO. PELTZ. 
 
 THIS IXDEXTURE MADE the ihirueth day of April, in the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty, be- 
 tween Joseph Marriet, of the City of Philadelphia, Tanner, of 
 the one part, and John Peltz, of Moyamensing, in the County 
 of Philadelphia. Tavern keeper, of the other part. WITXESS- 
 ETH that the said Joseph Marriet for and in consideration of 
 the sum of Two hundred Pounds lawful money of Pensylvania 
 unto him in hand well and truly paid by the said John Peltz 
 at and before the Sealing and Delivery hereof, the Receipt 
 whereof the said Joseph Marriet doth hereby acknowledge and 
 thereof doth acquit and forever discharge the said John Peltz. 
 his Heirs and Assigns by these Presents HATH granted, bar- 
 gained, sold, released and confirmed, and by these presents the 
 said Joseph Marriet Doth grant, bargain, sell, release and con- 
 firm unto the said John Peltz. his Heirs and Assigns for ever. 
 A certain Messuage or Tenement and lot or Piece of Ground 
 situate, lying and being on the Xorth side of Church Lane at 
 or near Wicaco. in the said County of Philadelphia, Containing 
 in Breadth East and West Forty-one feet and in length or 
 Depth Two hundred and sixteen feet. Bounded Southward with 
 Church Lane aforesaid. Eastward with Ground granted or in- 
 tended to be granted to Christian Berkenbile. Northward with 
 ground of Philip Hulbert and Westward with ground granted 
 or intended to be granted to iLithias Garret [It is the same 
 messuage or Tenement and described Lot or piece of ground 
 which Catherine Garret only acting Executrix of the last Will 
 and Testament of her late Husband, William Garret of the 
 said County of Philadelphia. Carter, deceased by her Inden- 
 ture, bearing date the twenty-fifth day of April, in the year 
 of our Lord 1759. did grant unto the said Joseph Marriet. his 
 Heirs and Assigns for ever], TOGETHER also with all and sin- 
 gular the Houses, Outhouses. Buildings. Improvements. Ways. 
 Streets, Alleys. Passages, Waters. Water Courses. Lights, Ease- 
 ments, Rights, Liberties, Priviledges. Improvements. Heredita- 
 ments and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or 
 in anywise appertaining, and the Reversions and Remainders 
 thereof. And also all the Estate. Right. Title. Interest, use. 
 posession. property, claim and Demand whatsoever of him. the 
 said Joseph Marriet. either in Law or Equity, or otherwise 
 
 3G-9-3d Ser. 
 
5h2. PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 howsoever of, iu, to and out of all and singular, the hereby 
 granted Premises, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Mes- 
 suage or Tenement described Lot or piece of Ground, Heredita- 
 ments and Premises hereby granted or mentioned or intended 
 to be granted, with the appurtenances, unto the said John 
 Peltz, his Heirs and Assigns, To the only proper use and Be- 
 hoof of the said John Peltz, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, 
 UNDER the proportionable part of the yearly Quit rent here- 
 after accruing for the hereby granted premises to the Chief 
 Lord or Lords of the Fee thereof, AND the said Joseph Har- 
 riet doth covenant for him and his Heirs, to and with the said 
 John Peltz, his Heirs and Assigns by tliese presents that he, the 
 said Joseph Marriet and his Heirs, the aforesaid Messuage or 
 Tenement described Lot or Piece of Ground, Hereditaments 
 and premises hereby granted or mentioned to be granted, with 
 the appurtenances unto the said John Peltz, his Heirs and As- 
 signs, against him, the said Joseph Marriet and his Heirs and 
 against all and every other Person and Persons whatsoever 
 lawfully claiming or to claim by, from or under him, them or 
 any of them, shall and will WARRANT and fur ever defend, 
 by these Presents. IN WITNESS whereof (he tjaid parties to 
 these presents have interchangeably set their Hands and seaLs 
 hereunto, Dated the day and year first above written. 
 
 JOSEPH MARRIET. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us. 
 
 CHA'S JERVIS, 
 PAUL ISAAC VOTO. 
 
 The fifteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord 17(50, 
 Before me, Jacob Duche. Esq'r, one of the Justices. &ca., came 
 the above named Joseph Marriet and acknowledged the above 
 written Indenture to be his Deed, and desired the same may be 
 recorded as his Deed. WITNESS my hand and seal. 
 
 JACOB DUCHE. [Seal. J 
 Indorsed: 
 
 Received the day of the date of the within written Inden- 
 ture of the within named John Peltz. the sum of Two hun- 
 dred pounds, it being the consideration money within men- 
 tioned. I say received by Joseph Marriott. 
 
 Witness present: 
 
 CHA'S .lARVIS. 
 [Recorded the 30th day of October, 176.5.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 563 
 
 DEED. JXO. PELZ & WIFE, TO JXO. IXGLIS. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE .MADE the first day of April, in the year 
 of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, be- 
 tween John Peltz, of Moyamensing Township, in the County 
 of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Tavern 
 keeper and Catharine, his wife, of the one part, and John In- 
 glis, of the City of Philadelphia, in the said Province, Mer- 
 chant, of the other part. WITNESSETH that the said John 
 Peltz and Catharine, his Wife, for and in Consideration of the 
 Sum of Two hundred and fifty pounds lawful money of Penn- 
 sylvania unto them well and truly paid by the said John 
 Inglis, at and before the sealing and Delivery hereof the Re- 
 ceipt whereof they the said John Peltz and Catherine, his 
 W'ife. do hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit and for 
 ever discharge the said John Inglis, his Heirs and Assigns by 
 these Presents, HAVE granted, bargained, sold, aliened, en- 
 feoffed, released and confirmed, And by these presents do 
 grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release and Confirm unto the 
 said John Inglis. his Heirs and Assigns for ever. A Certain 
 Messuage or Tenement and Lot or Piece of Ground Situate, ly- 
 ing and being on the North side of Church Lane, at or near 
 Wicacoa, now called the District of Southwark, in the said 
 County of Philadelphia, Containing in Breadth East and West 
 Forty-one feet and in Length or Depth Two hundred and six- 
 teen feet. Bounded Southward with Church Lane aforesaid, 
 Eastward with ground granted or intended to be granted to 
 Christian Berkenbile Northward with ground of Philip Hul- 
 bert, and Westward with ground granted or intended to be 
 granted to Mathias Garrett [It being the same Messuage or 
 Tenement and Described Lot or Piece of Ground which Cather- 
 ine Garrett, only acting Executrix of the last will and Testa- 
 ment of her late Husband, William Garrett, late of the County 
 of Philadelphia aforesaid. Carter, deceased, by Indenture bear- 
 ing date the twenty-fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine, for the considera- 
 tion therein mentioned, did grant, release and confirm unto one 
 Joseph Marriet. his Heirs and Assigns for ever, who, by Inden- 
 ture, bearing date the Thirtieth day of April, in the year of 
 our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty, for the con- 
 sideration therein mentioned, did grant, release and confirm 
 the same messuage and Lot of Ground, with the appurtenances 
 
564 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 unto the said John Peltz, his Heirs and Assigns for ever] TO- 
 GETHER also with all and singular the Houses, Outhouses. 
 Edifices, Buildings, Improvements, Ways, Roads, Streets, 
 Lanes, Alleys, passages. Waters, Water Courses, Lights, Ease- 
 ments, Rights, Liberties, Privileges, Hereditaments and appur- 
 tenances whatsoever unto the aforesaid messuage and de- 
 scribed Lot or piece of ground belonging or in any wise ap- 
 pertaining or accepted, reputed, deemed or taken as part, par- 
 -cell of member thereof, or of any Part thereof, or therewith 
 used, held, occupied, possessed or enjoyed and the Reversions, 
 Remainders, Rents, Issues and Profits thereof, and also all 
 the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, use, possession, property, 
 claim and Demand whatsoever of him, the said John Peltz 
 and Catherine, his wife, either in Law or Equity or otherwise, 
 howsoever, of, in, to. or out of all and Singular the hereby 
 granted premises, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Mes- 
 suage or Tenement, described Lot or piece of Ground, Heredita- 
 ments and premises hereby granted or mentioned or intended 
 to be granted, with the appurtenances, unto the said John In- 
 glis, his 'Heirs and Assigns, To the use and Behoof of him, the 
 said John Inglis, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, UNDER the 
 proportionable part of the yearly Quit rent hereafter accru- 
 ing for the hereby granted Premises. To the Chief Lord or 
 Lords of the Fee thereof, and the said John Peltz doth cove- 
 nant for him and his Heirs to and with the said John In- 
 glis, his Heirs and Assigns by these presents that he, the said 
 John Peltz and his Heirs the abovesaid Messuage or Tene- 
 ment described Lot or paece of ground. Hereditaments and 
 premises hereby granted or mentioned to be granted, with the 
 Appurtenances, unto the said John Inglis, his Heirs and As- 
 signs against him, the said John Peltz and his Heirs and 
 against the said Catherine, his wife, and against all and every 
 other person and persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to 
 claim by, from or under him. her, them or any of them, shall 
 and will WARRANT and for ever defend, by these presents. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said parties to these presents 
 have interchangeably set their Hands and Seals, Dated the 
 day and year first above written. 
 
 his 
 JOHN PELTZ, [Seal.] 
 
 mark. 
 
 her 
 
 CATHERINE X PELTZ. [Seal.] 
 
 mark. 
 
PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 565 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence oi" us, 
 
 JNO. REILLY, 
 
 JNO. REILLY, JUN'R. 
 
 The eleventh day of April, in the year ol" our Lord 17G5, Be- 
 fore me. Jacob Duche, Esq'r, one of the Justices, &ca., came 
 the above named John Peltz and Catherine, bis wife, and ac- 
 knowledged the above written Indenture to be their act and 
 Deed, and desired the same may be recorded as their Deed, 
 the said Catharine thereunto voluntarily consenting, she being 
 of full age, secretly and apart examined and the contents of 
 the said writing first made known unto her, WITNESS my 
 band and Seal the day and year first above written. 
 
 JACOB DUCHE. [Seal.] 
 Indorsed: 
 
 Received the day of the date of the within written Inden- 
 ture of the within named John Inglis the sum of Two hundred 
 and fifty pounds, it being the Consideration money within 
 mentioned, I say received by me. 
 
 his 
 
 JOHN PELTZ. 
 mark. 
 Witness Present: 
 
 JNO. REILLY, 
 JNO. REILLY, JUN'R. 
 [Recorded the 3l5t day of Octo'r, 1765.] 
 
 PATENT TO JNO. MEYER. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the Province of Pensylvania, and 
 Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware, To all 
 unto whom these Presents shall come. Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, a warrant under the Lesser seal of the said 
 Province, bearing date the seventeenth day of June, in the 
 year of our Lord 1737, was granted unto one Johannes Artz for 
 
566 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 the taking up one hundred and fifty acres of Land in the 
 County then of Lancaster, now of Berks, but he not complying 
 with the Conditions the said warrant, the same became Void, 
 jr^^.jj WHEREAS a warrant, bearing date the second day ot 
 May, in the year of our Lord 1744 was issued under the seal 
 of our Land office, requiring the then Surveyor General to ac- 
 cept and make a return into the secretary's office of the sur- 
 vey of Two hundred and three acres and one hundred and 
 fifty-four perches now in Heidelberg Township, in the County 
 of Bucks, which was made upon the said first mentioned war- 
 rant, in order for Confirmation to one Christian Wichs, AND 
 WHEREAS, by Virtue of Divers Mesne grants, Conveyances 
 and assurances in Law the right of and in Ninety-nine acres 
 and one hundred and four Perches, part of the said whole 
 Tract is now vested in John Meyer, of the said Township of 
 Heidelberg, yeoman, and the remainder thereof being one 
 hundred and four acres and fifty perches in Jacob Greider, As 
 by a Division Survey of the said Tract remaining in the Sur- 
 veyor General's office appears, AND WHEREAS the said John 
 Meyer hath paid us in full for his part of the said Tract, And 
 the Surveyor General liaving at his special Instance, and by 
 our Consent and Direction made a return of the same into 
 our Secretary's office in order for Confirmation to the said 
 John Meyer, the same is therein bounded and described as 
 followeth, that is to say: BEGINNING at a stone, thence by 
 the said Jacob Greider's part South seventy-three degrees East 
 seventy-three perches to a marked white oak, South sixty-oae 
 degrees East fifty four perches to a marked white oak, south 
 twenty degrees East twenty-two perches and a half to an Elm 
 tree, and South seventy-one degrees East seventy perches to 
 a post. Thence by a line of marked Trees south twelve de- 
 grees and one quarter West forty perches to a marked blaclt 
 oak, thence by John Meyer's other Land north seventy-eight 
 degrees West seventy-eight perches to a Spanish Oak. South 
 seventeen degrees and a half West Twenty perches to a Chest- 
 nut tree, North seventy-three degrees West ninety-six perches 
 to a post North eighty-eight degrees West forty porches to a 
 post, and North seventeen degrees East one hundred and twelve 
 perches and a half to the place of beginning, CONTAINING 
 Ninety-nine acres and one hundred and four Perches and an 
 allowance of six acres p'r cent, for roads. &ca.. as by the said 
 several warrants and surveys remaining in the Surveyor Gen- 
 eral's office, and from thence certified into our Seeretaries 
 office more fully appears. 
 
PHOVIXCIAL CUM.MISSIOXS. 567 
 
 AND WHEREAS, iu pursuance ot a warrani under the seal 
 of our Land office, bearing date the twelfth day of October, in 
 the year of our Lrord 1744, there was surveyed unto the said 
 John Meyer two certain Tracts of Land, both situate in Heidel- 
 berg Township aforesaid, then in the County of Lancaster, 
 now Berks, one of the said Tracts BEGINNING at a stone, 
 thence by the said John Meyer's other Land North fifty-seven 
 degrees East fifty perches to a post. North seventeen degrees 
 East one hundred and six perches and a half to a post. South 
 Eighty-Nine degrees West Sixty-one perches to a post. South 
 by West fifty-two perches to a marked white Oak, and West 
 Thirty-six perches to a Post, Thence by Henry Gruber's Land 
 south twenty-four Degrees East eighty-four perches to the 
 place of beginning, containing forty-three acres and fifty-six 
 perches, and the aforesaid allowance proportionable to six 
 Acres P'r Cent, and the other of the said Tracts, BEGINNING 
 at a stone. Thence by the last above described Tract North 
 fifty-seven degrees East fifty perches to a jjost, South Eighty- 
 eight degrees East forty perches to a Post, south seventy-three 
 degrees East Ninety-six perches to a Chestnut Tree, North 
 Seventeen degrees and a half East twenty-four perches to a 
 marked Spanish Oak, and south seventy-eight Degrees East 
 twenty-eight Perches to a marked Black Oak, Tlience by va- 
 cant Land south twelve degrees and a quarter West ninety-six 
 perches to a stone. Thence by Leonard Gesell's Land North 
 sixty-five degrees West forty-six perches to a Corner and 
 south forty-nine Degrees West thirty-six perches to a Chest- 
 nut Tree, Thence by said Gesell's and Paul Ingle's Land West 
 North West one hundred and Sixty-seven perches to a post, 
 thence by Henry Gruber's Land North twenty-four degrees 
 AVest thirty-five perches to the place of Beginning, Containing 
 one hundred and twenty acres and six perches and allowance 
 aforesaid, AND WHEREAS in pursuance of one other War- 
 rant, under the seal of our said Land office, bearing date the 
 twenty-ninth day of March, in the year of our Lord 1754 there 
 •was likewise surveyed unto the said John Meyer a certain 
 other Tract of Land, situate in Heidelberg Township aforesaid, 
 BEGINNING at a post. Thence by Henry Gruber's Land North 
 twenty-four degrees West Sixteen perches to a marked white 
 oak. North fifty degrees West Eleven perches to a Hickery, 
 and North twenty-two degrees West ninety-eight perches to 
 a stone, Thence by vacant Land north eighty-nine degrees 
 East ninety Perches to a post. Thence by Lines of marked 
 Trees Sou-h twenty perches to a black oak. North eighty- 
 
568 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 eight Degrees East fifty-five perches to a marked Black Oak, 
 south sixty-four Degrees East twenty-nine perches to a Post] 
 and south seventeen Degrees West thirty-two perches and a 
 half to a post, thence by the said John Meyers' other Land 
 south eighty-nine degrees West sixty-one perches and a half 
 to a post south by west fifty-two perches to a marked white 
 oak, and West thirty-eight perches and a half to the 
 place of Beginning, Containing Sixty-four Acres and three 
 Quarters of an acre, and allowance aforesaid, as by the said 
 last mentioned warrants and Surveys remaining in the Sur- 
 veyor General's office, and from thence Certified Into our 
 Secretary's office appears, NOW, at the special instance and 
 Request of the said John Meyer that we would be pleased to 
 grant him a confirmation of the said three last above described 
 Tracts of Land, together with his said Ninety-nine acres and 
 one hundred and four perches in one Patent, and we favour- 
 ing his Request, KNOW YE therefore, that for and in con- 
 sideration of the Premises, and of the sum of Fifty Pounds 
 and ten shillings lawful money of Pennsylvania unto our use 
 paid by the said John Meyer, The Receipt whereof we do 
 hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit and forever dis- 
 charge the said John Meyer, his heirs and assigns by these 
 presents), and of the yearly quit rent hereafter mentioned and 
 reserved, WE HAVE given, granted, released and confirmed, 
 and by these presents, for us, our Heirs and Successors, DO 
 give, grant, release and confirm unto the said John Meyer, 
 His Heirs and Assigns All those, the said four above de- 
 scribed Tracts or parcels of Land, Containing together in the 
 whole three hundred and twenty-seven acres and one hundred 
 and twenty-six perches as the same are herein before set 
 forth, bounded and limited as aforesaid, with all Mines, Min- 
 erals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Crip- 
 ples. Woods, underwoods. Timber and Trees. Ways, Waters, 
 Watercourses. Liberties. Profits, Commodities, Advantages, 
 Hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever unto the said 
 four above described Tracts of Land respectively belonging, or 
 in any wise appertaining, and l.ving within the Bounds and 
 limits aforesaid [three full and clear fifth parts of all Royal 
 mines, free from all deductions and Reprisals for digging and 
 refining the same, and also one fifth part of the Ore of all 
 other mines delivered at the Pit's mouth only excepted and 
 hereby reserved], and also free leave. Right and Liberty to and 
 for the said John Meyer, his Heirs and Assigns to hawk, hunt, 
 fish and fowl in and u/pon the hereby granted Land and Prem- 
 ises, or upon any part thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 669 
 
 said Three hundred and twenty-seven acres and one hundred 
 and twenty Perches of Laud, Hereditaments and Premises 
 hereby granted (except as before excepted), with their appur- 
 tenances, unto the said John- Meyer, his Heirs and Assigns, To 
 the only use and Behoof of the said John Meyer, his Heirs and 
 Assigns for ever, TO BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and Suc- 
 cessors, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania as of our Manor of 
 Roscomb, in the said County of Berks, in free and common 
 Soccage, by fealty only, in Lieu of all other Services, YIELD- 
 ING and PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and Suc- 
 cessors, at the Town of Reading, in the said County, at or 
 upon the first day of March, in every year, from the first day 
 of March last past one half penny Sterling for every acre of 
 the same, or value thereof in Coin Current, according as the 
 Exchange shall then be between our said Province and the 
 City of London, to such person or persons as shall from time 
 to time be appointed to Receive the same, AND in Case of 
 Nonpayment within ninety days next after the same shall be- 
 come due, that then it shall and may be lawful for us, our 
 Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers into 
 and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to re-enter, 
 and the same to hold and possess until! the said Quit rent and 
 all arrears thereof, together with the Charges accruing by 
 means of such nonpayment and Re-entry be fully paid and dis- 
 charged. 
 
 Witness, John Penn, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province, who, by virtue of certain Powers and authori- 
 ties to him for this purpose, inter alia, Granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and Caused the 
 great, Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed, at Phila- 
 delphia, this twenty-eighth day of October, in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and Sixty-five, the fifth year 
 of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the third, by the 
 Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, De- 
 fender of the Faith, &ca., and the forty-eighth year of the said 
 Proprietaries Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 [Recorded the 31st day of October. 1765.] 
 
570 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 PATENT TO JOHN CHAMBERS. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esq'rs, True and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 upon Delaware, to all unto whom these presents shall come, 
 Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS it hath been represented to us by John Cham- 
 bers, of Pextan, in the County of Lancaster, that by our Con- 
 sent and approbation a Grant or License to settle was given by 
 Samuel Blunston, Esq'r (under authority from us), bearing 
 date the 30th day of March, 1734, unto Robert Chambers the 
 elder brother to the said John for two hundred acres of Land 
 on the west side of Susquehanna River, at Rock Run, between 
 John Harris and Robert Millicken, opposite to a little Island 
 to be surveyed to him on the Common Terms, of Lands in 
 those parts, As by a certificate under Hand of the said Samuel 
 Blunston, dated the 15th day of July. 1736, may more fully 
 appear, and that "WHEREAS the said Robert Chambers is 
 since deceased intestate, leaving no issue, and that the said 
 John Chambers is his heir at Law, AND WHEREAS the said 
 Robert Chambers not having Improved the said Tract of Land, 
 and no survey thereof being now to be found, The said John 
 Chambers hath humbly besought us to grant unto him a war- 
 rant for the surveying of the said Tract and on return thereof 
 our Patent of Confirmation for the same on his paying to mir 
 use Fifteen pounds ten shillings p'r Hundred Acres, with in- 
 terest and Quit rent of one half penny Sterling p'r Acre from 
 the first day of March, 173C, and we, favouring his request did 
 Issue our Warrant of the 26ih May, 17C5, to the Surveyor Gen- 
 eral requiring him to survey or cause to be surveyed the &:iid 
 Tract, and make return thereof into our Secretary's office fcr 
 the use and behoof of the said John Chambers, which h-; hc'th 
 accorcuigly done, as follows, viz't: Situate in East Peansb tr- 
 ough Township, in the County of Cumberland, Beginning at 
 a marked Locust, standing by Susquehanna, at or near the 
 Riouth of Roclt run, and opposite to a small island, t.h*)iic-e i.y 
 LanC belojLging to the Heirs of John Finley deceased, sruth 
 seventy-eight degrees west Two hundred and nine perches lo 
 a marked white oak, thence by Patrick Holmes and Richard 
 Peters, Esq'r, their land south thirty-five degrees West one 
 hundred and thirty-five perches to a marked white oak, thence 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 571 
 
 by Richard Peters, Esq'r, land and Robert Mulligan's Land 
 North twenty-six degrees East two hundred and sixr'.'en 
 perches to a marked hickory, Thence by the said MuUi.ian's 
 Land east ninety-two perches and a half to a marked black 
 oak, on Susquehanna and thence down the same to the place 
 of beginning, containing one hundred and ninety-seven Acres 
 and allowance for Roads, as by said Warrant and Survey ap- 
 pears. NOW, at the instance and request of the said John 
 Chambers that we would be pleased to grant him a Confirma- 
 tion of the same, KNOW YE that in Consideration of the sum 
 of Thirty pounds ten shillings and eight pence lawful money 
 of Pensylvania to our use paid by the said John Chambers 
 (.he Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do 
 acquit and for ever discharge the said John Chambers, his 
 Heirs and Assigns by these Presents), and of the yearly Quit 
 rent herein after mentioned and reserved, WE HAVE given, 
 granted, released and confirmed, and by these presents, for us, 
 our Heirs and Successors. Do give, grant, Release and Con- 
 firm unto the said John Chambers, his Heirs and Assigns, the 
 said one hundred and ninety-seven acres of Land, as the same 
 are now set forth, bounded and limited as aforesaid, with all 
 Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs, 
 Swamps. Cripples, Woods, Underwoods. Timber and Trees, 
 Ways. Waters, Water Courses. Liberties, Profits. Com- 
 modities. Advantages. Hereditaments and Appurtenances what- 
 soever thereunto belonging or in any wise apperUiining. and 
 lying wi;hin the Bounds and limits aforesaid [Three full and 
 clear fifth parts of all Royal mines, free from all deductions 
 and reprisals for digging and refining the same, and also one 
 fifth part of the ore of all other mines delivered at the Pit's 
 mouth only excepted, and hereby reserved] and also free 
 leave, right and Liberty to and for the said John Chambers, his 
 Heirs and Assigns to Hawk, hunt, fish and fowl in and upon 
 the hereby granted land and Premises or upon any part 
 thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said One hundred and 
 ninety-seven acres of land and Premises hereby granted (ex- 
 cept as before excepted), with their appurtenances unto the 
 said John Chambers, his Heirs and Assigns, to the only use 
 and Behoof of the said John Chambers, his Heirs and As- 
 signs for ever. TO BE HOLDEN of us. our Heirs and succes- 
 sors. Proprietaries of Penn.-^ylvania as of our Manor of Lowther. 
 In the County of Cumberland aforesaid, in free and common 
 soccage, by Fealty only, in Lieu of all other service.'^. YIELD- 
 ING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us. our Heir? and 
 Successors, at the Town of Carlisle, in the said County at or 
 
572 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 upon the first day of March, in every year, from the first day 
 of March last past, one half penny Sterling for every acre of 
 the same, or value thereof in Coin Current, according as the 
 Exchange shall then be between our said province and the 
 City of London, to such Person or Persons as shall from time 
 to time be appointed to receive the same, and in case of Non- 
 payment thereof within ninety days next after the same shall 
 become due, that then it shall and may be lawful for us, our 
 Heirs and Successors unto and upon the hereby granted Land 
 and Premises to Re-enter and the same to hold and possess, 
 until the said Quit rent and all arrears thereof, together with 
 the charges accruing by means of such nonpayment and Re- 
 entry be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who, by virtue of certain Powers to him for 
 this purpose, inter alia, granted by the said proprietaries, hath 
 hereunto set his Hand and caused the Great Seal of the said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed, at Philadelphia, this fifteenth 
 day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
 hundred and sixty-five, the fifth year of ihe Reign of King 
 George the Third over Great Britain. &ca.. and the forty- 
 eighth year of the said Proprietaries Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 [Recorded theSlst day of October, 1765.] 
 
 PATENT TO NICHOLAS GOOKER. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pensylvania. and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware, to all unto whom these Presents shall come, 
 Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, in pursuance of a warrant dated the 31sL day of 
 October, 1754. there was surveyed unto Nicholas Gooker, A cer- 
 tain Tract of Land, situate in Tulpehoccon Township, in the 
 County of Berks, Beginning at a marked black oak, thence by 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 573 
 
 Lodowick Waggoner's Land south forty-one degrees East forty- 
 three perches and a halt to a post, thence by John Furry's 
 Land and vacant Land south sixty degrees West one hundred 
 and thirty-six perches to a marked black oak stump, thence 
 by vacant Land north West fifty-seven perches and a half to 
 a scone, thence by Nicholas Gooker's other Land north forty 
 Degrees East fifty-seven and a half perches to a post, south 
 forty-two degrees East forty-seven perches to a marked black 
 oak, thence North fifty degrees East seventy-nine perches to 
 the place of beginning, containing thirty-nine acres and the al- 
 lowance of six pr Cent for Roads, &ca.. AND WHEREAS, in 
 pursuance of another warrant, dated the 21st day of December, 
 1737, there was surveyed unto the said Nicholas Gooker. in 
 Right of Leonard Read, deceased, a certain other Tract of 
 Land, situate in the said Township. BEGINNING at a black 
 oak, a corner of Lodowick Waggoner's Land, thence by the 
 same North forty degrees West one hundred and thirty-four 
 perches to a marked white oak. North seventy degrees West 
 sixty-one perches to a marked Spanish Oak. a corner of Jacob 
 Emmerich's Land, thence by the same South West one hun- 
 dred and three perches to a marked black oak. and south 
 fifty degrees east sixty Perches to a marked white oak. ihence 
 by vacant land south five degrees West seventy-nine perches to 
 a marked Hickery, a corner of Jacob Jervis's Land, thence by 
 the same South iwenty-two degrees East sixty-six perches to a 
 post, thence by vacant Land and other Land of said Nicholas 
 Gooker North fifty degrees East one hundred and ninety-nine 
 perches to the place of beginning. Containing one hundred and 
 sixty-three Acres and one hundred and thirteen perches and 
 allowance as aforesaid, AND WHEREAS a warrant, under the 
 seal of our Land office was issued, bearing date the ninth day 
 of this instant, requiring the Surveyor General to accept into 
 his office the surveys made on two Certain Tracts of Land, 
 situate in the said Township and make return thereof into our 
 Secretary's office, in order for confirmation by Patent unto the 
 said Nicholas Gooker. which he has accordingly done, and the 
 same in the return thereof is bounded as follows, viz't: -Oae of 
 them Beginning at a post, thence by his other Land south 
 fifty-seven degrees East sixty-six perches to a marked white 
 oak, and south five degrees West twenty-two perches to a 
 marked black oak. thence by John Haverling's Land west by 
 south forty Perches to a marked black oak and north west by 
 North fifty-eight perches to a post, thence by George Possen- 
 berger's Land North forty-seven degrees East twenty-five 
 
574 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 perches to the place of beginning, Containing twenty-one 
 Acres and one hundred and ten perches and allowance as 
 aforesaid, And the other of them, Beginning at a post, Thence 
 by vacant Land south forty degrees East forty-seven perches 
 to a marked black oak, south fifty degrees West eighty perches 
 to a marked black oak, and North forty degrees West forty- 
 seven perches to a post, thence by said Gooker's other Land 
 North fifty degrees East Eighty perches to the place of be- 
 ginning, containing twenty-two acres and twenty-seven perches 
 and allowance as aforesaid, as in and by the said several war- 
 rants and surveys remaining in the Surveyor General's office 
 and from thence certified into our Secretary's office more fully 
 and at large appears. NOW, at the Instance and request of 
 the said Nicholas Gooker that we would be pleased to grant 
 him a confirmation of the same, KNOW YE that in Considera- 
 tion of the sum of Thirty-eight pounds, three shillings and ten- 
 pence lawful money of Pensylvania to our use paid by the said 
 Nicholas Gooker (the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge, 
 and thereof do acquit and for ever discharge the said Nicholas' 
 Gooker, his Heirs and Assigns by these Presents), And of the 
 yearly Quit Rent herein after mentioned and reserved, WE 
 HAVE given, granted, released and confirmed, and by these 
 presents, for us, our Heirs and Successors, Do give, grant, re- 
 lease and confirm unto the said Nicholas Gooker. his Heirs and 
 Assigns the said four several above described Tracts of Land, 
 as the same are now set forth, bounded and limited as afore- 
 said, with all Mines. Minerals, Quarries. Meadows, Marshes, 
 Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Underwoods, Timber 
 and Trees, Ways. Waters, Water Courses, Liberties. Profits, 
 Advantages, Commodities, Hereditaments and appurtenances 
 whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, 
 and lying within the bounds and limits aforesaid [Three full 
 and clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines, free from all deduc- 
 tions and Reprisals for digging and refining the same, also one 
 fifth part of the ore of all other Mines delivered at the Pit's 
 mouth only execepted and hereby reserved], and also free 
 Leave, Right and Liberty to and for the said Nicholas Gooker, 
 his Heirs and Assigns to hawk, hunt, fish and fowl in and upon 
 the hereby granted Land and Premises, or upon any part 
 thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said four several above 
 described Tracts of Land and Premises hereby granted (ex- 
 cept as before excepted), with their appurtenances, unto the 
 said Nicholas Gooker. his Heirs and Assigns, to the only use 
 and behoof of the said Nicholas Gooker. his Heirs and As- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 575 
 
 signs for ever, TO BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and Succes- 
 sors, Proprietaries of Pensylvania, as of our Manor of Rus- 
 come, in the County of Berks aforesaid, in free and common 
 soccage, by fealty only, in Lieu of all other services, YIELD- 
 ING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and 
 Successors, at the Town of Reading, in the said County, at or 
 upon the first day of March, in every year, from the first day 
 of March last past, one half penny sterling for every acre of 
 the same, or value thereof in Coin Current, according as the 
 Exchange shall then be between our said Province and the 
 City of London, to such person or Persons as shall from time 
 to time be appointed to receive the same. And in Case of Non- 
 payment thereof within ninety days next after the same shall 
 become due, that, then it shall and may be lawful for us, our 
 Heirs and Receivers into and upon the hereby granted Land 
 and Premises to Re-enter and the same to hold and possess 
 until the said Quit Rent, and all arrears thereof, together with 
 the Charges accruing by means of such nonpayment and Re- 
 entry be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS. John Penn, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province, who. by virtue of Certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the 
 said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed, at Phila- 
 delphia, this twenty-third day of October, in the year of onr 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, the fifth 
 year of the Reign of King George the Third over Great Brit- 
 ain, &ca.. and rhe forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries 
 Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.l 
 
 [Recorded the 31st day of Ooto'r. 1765.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 DEPUTATION, CHA'S BROCKDEN TO THOS LUSK. 
 
 I. Charles Brockden, Esquire, Master of the Rolls of the 
 Province of Pensylvania and Recorder of Deeds for the City 
 and County of Philadelphia, Do hereby nominate and appoint 
 you, Thomas Lusk, to be my lawful Deputy, for me, and in my 
 stead to take, acknowledgements of satisfaction for mortgage 
 on Record to Certify Deeds when recorded, and to do every 
 Act necessary to be done in the Execution of the said office 
 of Deputy, Reserving nevertheless to myself all and singular 
 the Fees appertaining to the said office. 
 
 Witness my Hand and Seal of my office afs'd, the 30th dav 
 of May, 1765. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. REC'R. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 31st day of October, 1765.] 
 
 PATENT TO JNO. BENDER. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pensylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex 
 upon Delaware, To all unto whom these presents shall come. 
 Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, on the application of John Bender (No. 514). to 
 the Secretary of our Land office, an order was issued for sur- 
 veying to him the said John Bender, one hundred Acres of 
 Land adjoining John Stauffor. Philip Schnell and Christian 
 Lamback, in Warwick Township, in the County of Lancaster, 
 AND WHEREAS it appears by the Surveyor General's Cer- 
 tificate of the 25th day of October Instant that in pursuance of 
 the said order a survey hath since been made of a Tract of 
 Eighty-seven acres and one hundred and twenty-nine perche? 
 of land, agreeable to the said application and order of ^survey. 
 AND WHEREAS, the said John Bender, having paid us the 
 full purchase money for the said surveyed Tract. A WAR- 
 
PROVI.N'CIAL COMMISSIONS. 577 
 
 RANT was issued, under the Seal of our Land office, dated the 
 
 day of October Instant, requiring the Surveyor General to 
 
 accept into his office the survey so made of the said eighty- 
 seven acres and one hundred and twenty-nine perches >'id 
 make return thereof into our Secretary's office, in order for 
 Confirmation to the said John Bender, and in pursuance 
 thereof the return hath been made by the Surveyor General 
 of the said survey wherein the said Tract is described as fol- 
 lows, that is to say, BEGINNING at a marked Hickory, thence 
 by Philip Snell's land North thirteen degrees and a half East 
 one hundred and sixty-two perches and a half to a post, thence 
 by John Sukirand and John Soupher's Land north seventy 
 degrees West one hundred and thirteen perches to a stone, 
 thence by Peter Armeshang's Land South twenty-four De- 
 grees and a half West one hundred and two Perches to a 
 stone, thence by Andrew Hype's Land South sixty-seven De- 
 grees East seventy-eight perches to a post and south twenty- 
 eight Degrees and a half East Eighty-two perches to the place 
 of beginning, Containing eighty-seven acres and one hundred 
 and twenty-nine perches of Land and allowance of six Acres 
 p'r Cent for" Roads, &ca.. as by the said Warrant and Survey 
 remaining in the Surveyor General's office, and from thence 
 Certified into our Secretaries office more fully appears. 
 
 NOW, at the instance and request of the said John Ben- 
 der that we would be pleased to grant him a confirmation of 
 the same. KNOW YE, that in consideration of the sum of 
 seven pounds six shillings and seven pence lawful money of 
 Pennsylvania to our use paid by the said John Bender [The Re- 
 ceipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit 
 and forever discharge the said John Bender, his Heirs and As- 
 signs by these presents), and of the yearly quit rent herein 
 after mentioned and reserved, WE HAVE given, granted, re- 
 leased and Confirmed, And by these Presents, for us, our 
 Heirs and Successors. Do give, grant, release and confirm unto 
 the said John Bender, his Heirs and Assigns the said eighty- 
 seven acres and one hundred and twenty-nine perches of Land, 
 as the same are now set forth, bounded and limited as afore- 
 said, with all Mines. Minerals. Quarries. Meadows. Marshes, 
 Savannahs, Swamps. Cripples, Woods, Underwoods. Timber 
 and Trees. Ways. Waters. Water Courses. Liberties. Profits, 
 Commodities. Advantages. Hereditaments and Appurtenances 
 whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, 
 and lying within the bounds and limit? aforesaid TThree full 
 
 37-9-3d Ser. 
 
57S PROVIN'CIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 and clear fifth parts of all Royal mines, free from all Deduc- 
 tions and Reprisals for digging and refining the same, also one 
 fifth part of the ore of all other mines delivered at the Pit's 
 mouth, only excepted and hereby reserved], and also free leave. 
 Right and Liberty to and for the said John Bender, his Heirs 
 and Assigns to hawk, hunt, fish, and fowl in and upon the 
 hereby granted Land and Premises, or upon any Part thereof, 
 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Eighty-seven Acres and 
 one hundred and twenty-nine perches of Land and Premises 
 hereby granted (except as before excepted), with their appur- 
 tenances unto the said John Bender, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 To the only use and Behoof of the said John Bender, his Heirs 
 and Assigns for Ever, TO BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and 
 iiucTf i-:or3. ircprietaneri o. rennsylvania, as of our ^Manor of 
 Conestogo, in the County of Lancaster aforesaid, in free and 
 common soccage, by fealty only, in lieu of all other services, 
 YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs 
 and Successors, at the Town of Lancaster, in the said County, 
 at or upon the first day of March, in every year, from the first 
 day of March last past one Penny Sterling for every acre of 
 the same, or value thereof in Coin Current, according as the 
 Exchange shall then be between our said Province and the 
 City of London, to such person or persons as shall from time 
 to time be appointed to receive the same. And in case of non- 
 payment of the same within ninety days next after the same 
 shall become due that then it shall and may be lawful for us, 
 our Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers 
 into and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to Re- 
 enter and the same to hold and possess until the said Quit 
 rent and all arrears thereof, together with the charges ac- 
 cruing by means of such nonpayment and Re-entry be fully 
 paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS. John Penn. Esquire. Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province, who, by virtue of certain Powers and Authori- 
 ties to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and Caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed, at Phila- 
 delphia, this twenty-sixth day of October, in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, the fifth 
 year of the Reign of King George the Third over Great Britain. 
 &ca., and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Gov- 
 ernment. 
 
 JOHN PENN, [L. S.) 
 
 [Recorded, the 31st day of Oct'r. 1765.1 
 
PRO\'IXClAi. COMMISSION'S. 579 
 
 PATENT TO JOSEPH HEEriTEK. 
 
 THOMAS PEXX AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of ilie Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle. Kent and Sussex 
 upon Delaware, To all unto whom these presents shall Come, 
 Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, in Pursuance of a warrant, under the Seal of 
 our Land office, bearing Date the Nineteenth day of Septem- 
 ber, 1749, there was surveyed unto Joseph Heester a Certain 
 Tract of Land situate in Bern Townshij). in the Couniy o. 
 Berks, BEGINNING at a marked Spanish Oak. Thence North 
 fifty-nine Degrees West Seventy Perches to Joseph Heester's, 
 to a Post, Thence by William Hedrick's north Seventy De- 
 grees East four perches to a post. Thence by the said He- 
 drick's north five Degrees West forty Perches to a marked 
 Black Oak. thence south Eighty Degrees East by George Ken- 
 see, fifty-one perches to a Stone, and North Seventy-Nine De- 
 grees East Seven Perches and a half to a marked Black Oak 
 and South Sixty-three degrees East Nine Perches to a Black 
 Oak, Thence North Sixty Degrees East forty-nine Perches to 
 a Post. Thence by Joseph Heester's other Land South twenty- 
 Eight Degrees Wesf one hundred and three perches to the 
 place oi Beginning, Containing twenty-eight Acres, AND 
 WHEREAS, in Pursuance of another Warrant, Dated the 
 19th day of September. 1749, there was surveyed unto the said 
 Joseph Heester a certain Tract of Land situate in Bern Town- 
 ship, in the s'd County of Berks. Beginning at a Post, thence 
 by Joseph Heester's Land South sixty-two Degrees East one 
 hundred and twenty Perches to a Post, thence by vacant Land 
 North five degrees Ease forty-two perches to a Chestnut and 
 North fifty degrees West twenty-eight perches to a stone, 
 thence North fifty-seven Degrees and a half West by Daniel 
 Heeser's Land Seventy-four perches to a post, thence by the 
 Church Land south thir:y-two degrees and a half west twenty- 
 two perches to a marked white Oak, thence by the Joseph 
 Hester's Land south twenty-eight Degrees West thirty-three 
 Perches to the place of Beginning. Containing thirty-two 
 Acres and fifty-four perches and allowance of P. Cent for 
 Roads, &ca.. AND WHEREAS, in Pursuance of a Warrant, 
 under the seal of our Land Office, bearing date the twelfth day 
 of April. 1758. there was Surveyed unto Joseph Heester a cer- 
 tain Tract of Land situate in Bern Township, in the County 
 
580 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIOXS. 
 
 of Berks, beginning at a marked white Oak, thence by James 
 Bingham's land south twenty Degrees East one hundred and 
 fifty-six perches to a marked Black Oak, thence by John Hees- 
 ter's Land North fifty degrees East one hundred and fifty 
 perches and a half to a Dead oak, thence by Vacant Land 
 West five perches to a Maple, and thence by Joseph Heester's 
 other Land North sixty-two Degrees West one hundred and 
 fifty-five perches to the place of Beginning, Containing forty- 
 two acres and one hundred and fifty perches and allowance of 
 6 per Cent, for Roads, »itca., AND WHEREAS, in pursuance of 
 a warrant under the seal of our Land office, bearing date the 
 eighteenth day of October, one thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty-five, there was surveyed unto Joseph Heester a Certain 
 Tract of Land Situate in Bern Township, in the County of 
 Berks, Beginning at a Post, thence by Joseph Heester's other 
 land South twenty-eight Degrees West one hundred and six- 
 teen perches to a marked Black Oak, North Sixty-two degrees 
 West forty Perches to a black oak, and south twenty-eight 
 degrees West Sixty perches to a Post, thence by John Hees- 
 ter's Land, East by North one hundred and forty-two perches 
 to a marked Hickory, thence by Matthias Weaver's Land North 
 by west one hundred and eleven perches to the place of Be- 
 ginning, containing forty acres and sixty Perches, and allow- 
 ance of six Acres P. Cent, for Roads. &ca., as by the said four 
 Several Warrants and Surveys remaining in our Surveyor 
 Gen'ls office and from thence Certified into our Secretary's of- 
 fice appears. NOW, at the Instance and request of the said 
 Joseph Heester that we would be pleased to grant him a con- 
 firmation, KNOW YE, that in consideration of the sum of 
 twenty-two pounds five shillings and seven pence lawful money 
 of T'ennsylvania to our use paid by the said Joseph Heester 
 (the Receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge and thereof 
 do acquit and forever Discharge the said Joseph Heester, his 
 Heirs and Assigns by these Presents), and of the yearly Quit 
 rent hereafter mentioned and reserved, WE have given, 
 granted, released and confirmed, and by these presents, for 
 us, our Heirs and Successors, Do give, grant, release and Con- 
 firm unto the said Joseph Heester, his Heirs and Assigns the 
 said one hundred and forty-two acres and four Perches of 
 Land, as the same are now set forth, bounded and limited as 
 aforesaid. With all Mines, Minerals, Quarries. Meadows, 
 Marshes. Savannahs, Swamps. Cripples, Woods, Underwoods, 
 Timber and Trees. Ways, Waters. Water Courses, Liberties, 
 Profits. Commodities. Advantages. Hereditaments and appurte- 
 nances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise apper- 
 
PR0V1^-CIAL COMMISSIONS. 5S1 
 
 taining, and lying within tlie Bounds and LimiLs aforesaid 
 [Three full and clear fifth parts free irom all Deductions and 
 Reprisals for digging and refining the same, also one fifth pan 
 of the ore of all other Mines, delivered at the Pit's mouth only 
 excepted and hereby reserved], and also free leave, Right and 
 Liberty to and for the said Joseph Heester, his Heirs and 
 Assigns to Hawk, hunt, fish and fowl in and upon the hereby 
 granted Land and Premises or upon any part thereof, TO 
 HAVE AND TO HOLD the said one hundred and forty-two 
 Acres and four perches of Land and premises hereby granted 
 (except as before excepted), with their appurtenances, unto the 
 said Joseph Heester, his Heirs and Assigns, To the only use 
 and Behoof of the said Joseph Heester, his Heirs and Assigns 
 for ever, TO BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and Successors, 
 Proprietaries of Pennsylvania as of our manor of Riu^ojmh. 
 in the county of Berks aforesaid, in free and common soccage, 
 by Fealty only, in Lieu of all other services, YIELDING AND 
 PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors, at 
 the Town of Reading, at or upon the first day of March, in 
 every year, from the first day of March last past, one half 
 Penny Sterling for every acre of the same or value thereof in 
 Coin Current, according as the Exchange shall then be be- 
 tween our said Province and the City of London, to such Per- 
 son or Persons as shall from time to time be appointed to re- 
 ceive the same, and in case of nonpayment thereof within 
 ninety days next after the same shall become due, that :hen 
 it shall and may be lawful for us. our Heirs and Successors, 
 our and their Receiver or Receivers into and upon the hereby 
 granted Land and Premises to Re-enter and the same to hold 
 and possess until the said Quit rent and all Arrears thereof, 
 together with the charges accruing by means of such nonpay- 
 ment and Re-entry be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who, by virtue of certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose, inter alia granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed, at 
 Philadelphia, this twenty-first day of October, in the year of 
 our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, the 
 fifth year of the Reign of King George the Third over Great 
 Britain, &ca.. and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprie- 
 taries Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 fRecorded the Slst day of October. 17C5.] 
 
582 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 PATENT TO GEO. HARTMAX. 
 
 THOMAS PENN & RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex on Delaware. To all unto whom these Presents shall come, 
 Greeting: 
 
 WHEREAS, by virtue of a warrant under the seal of our 
 Land office, bearing date the third day of December, in the 
 year of our Lord 1751, there was surveyed unto George Hart- 
 man, of the County of Northampton, a certain Tract of Land, 
 situate over the Blue Mountains, then in the County of Bucks, 
 now in the County of Northampton, Bounded and Described as 
 followeth, viz't: BEGINNING at a Pine tree, thence by Land 
 of Isaac Miller south fifteen degrees East one hundred Perches 
 to a stone, thence by vacant Land north forty-two degrees East 
 two hundred and seven Perches to a stone, North thirty-one 
 degrees West seventy-five perches to a stone. North twenty- 
 eight degrees West twenty-seven perches and a half to a stone 
 and North thirty-one degrees West one hundred and fourteen 
 perches to a stone, thence by Land of Solomon Jennings. South 
 thirty-five degrees West one hundred and forty-six perches to 
 a stone, and south thirteen degrees East one hundred and 
 twenty-seven Perches and a half to the place of beginning. 
 Containing two hundred and one acres and one quarter of an 
 Acre, and allowance of six acres p'r cent, for Roads, &ca., 
 AND WHEREAS, by virtue of a certain other Warrant, under 
 the Seal of our Land office, bearing date the twentieth day 
 of November, in the year 1753. there was likewise surveyed 
 unto the said George Hartman a certain other Tract of Land, 
 situate beyond the Blue Mountains, in the said County of 
 Northampton. Bounded and described as followeth. viz't: BE- 
 GINNING at a marked Pino Tree, thence by Vacant Land 
 North East one hundred and sixt.v-seven Perches to a stone, a 
 Corner of Solomon Jenning's land, thence by the same North 
 fiftv-six degrees East one hundred and sixty-two Perches to a 
 stone, thence by vacant Laud North thirty-four degrees West 
 thirty-three Perches to a stone. South seventy Degrees, West 
 one hundred and fifteen perches to a stone. South West t^\-o 
 hundred and twenty-eight perches to a stone, and South East 
 Fiftv Perches to the place of Beginning, containing ninety- 
 eight acres and ten perches, besides the aforesaid allowance 
 
PROVIXCIAI. v'OMMISSIONS. 5S3 
 
 proportionable to six acres per cent, as in and by tlie said 
 two several surveys remaining in our Surveyor General's 
 office, and from thence certified unt6 our Secretaries office. 
 Relation being thereunto respectively had appears. N'OW, 
 at the instance and Request of the said George Hariman that 
 we would be pleased to grant him a confirmation of the same 
 two Tracts of Land. KNOW YE that, in Consideration of the 
 sum of Forty-six pounds and ten shillings lawful money of 
 Pennsylvania to our Use paid by the said George Hartman 
 (the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do 
 acquit and for ever discharge the said George Hartman, his 
 Heirs and Assigns by these Presents), and of the yearly Quit 
 rent hereafter mentioned and reserved. WE HAVE given, 
 granted. Released and Confirmed, and by these presents, for us, 
 our Heirs and Successors, Do give, grant, release and Confirm 
 unto the said George Hartman. his Heirs and Assigns all these 
 the said two above described Tracts of Land Containing to- 
 gether in the whole two hundred and ninety-nine acres and 
 fifty perches of Land as the same are herein before respectively 
 set forth. Bounded and limited as aforesaid. With all Mines, 
 Minerals, Quarries. Meadows. Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, 
 Cripples. Woods. Underwoods. Timber and Trees. Ways, 
 Waters, Water Courses. Liberties. Profits, Commodities, Ad- 
 vantages, Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever 
 thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and lying 
 within the bounds and limits aforsaid [three full and clear fifth 
 parts of all Royal mines, free from all deductions and Re- 
 prisals for digging and refining the same, and also one fifth 
 part of the Ore of all other mines delivered at the Pit's mouth 
 only excepted and hereby reserved!, and also free leave. Right 
 and Liberty to and for the said George Hartman. his Heirs 
 and Assigns to Hawk. hunt, fish and fowl in and upon the 
 hereby granted Land and Premises, or upon any part thereof, 
 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Two hundred and ninety 
 nine acres of Land and Premises hereby granted (except as be- 
 fore excepted), with their appurtenances, unto the said George 
 Hartman. his Heirs and Assigns. To the only use and Behoof 
 of the said George Hartman, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, 
 TO BE HOLDEN of us. our Heirs and Successors. Proprietaries 
 of Pennsylvania as of our Manor of Fermer. in the County of 
 Northampton aforesaid, in free and common soccage. by Fealty 
 only, in Lieu of all other Services. YIELDING AND PAYING 
 therefore yearly to us. our Heirs and Successors, at the Town 
 of Easton, in the said county of Northampton, at or upon the 
 
5^^ PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 first clay of March, iu every year, from the first day of March 
 last past one half penny sterling for every Acre of the same, 
 or value thereof in Coin Current, according as the exchange 
 shall then be between our said Province and the City of Lon- 
 don, to such Person or Persons as shall from time to time be 
 appointed to receive the same, And in Case of Nonpayment 
 thereof within ninety days next after the same shall become 
 due, that then it shall and may be lawful for us, our Heirs and 
 Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers into and upon 
 the hereby granted Land and Premises to Re-enter and the 
 same to hold and possess untill the said Quit Rent and all Ar- 
 rears thereof, together with the Charges accruing by means 
 of such Nonpayment and Re-entry be fully paid and dis- 
 charged. 
 
 WITNESS, John Penn, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province, who, by virtue of certain Powers and Authori- 
 ties to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the said Pro- 
 prietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the Great 
 Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed, at Philadel- 
 phia, this twenty-second day of October, in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, the fifth year of 
 the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third, by the 
 Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, De- 
 fender of the Faith, &ca., and the forty-eighth year of the said 
 Proprietaries Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.j 
 
 [Recorded the 31st day of Oct'r, 176.5.J 
 
 PATENT TO MATHIAS STAUT. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Ciiief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sus- 
 sex, on Delaware. To all unto whom these presents shall 
 come greeting. 
 
 "^"HEREAS. by virtue of a warrant under the seal of our 
 Land Office bearing date the twenty-second day of September, 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 5S5 
 
 in the year of our lord 1737. there was surveyed unto Casper 
 Mengall of the County of Lancaster, a certain Tract of Land 
 situate in the Township of Tulpehoccon on the North side of 
 the Creek and ihe Township of Heidelbergon, ihe south side 
 in the said County of Lancaster. But which since the divi- 
 sion of the Counties is dow within the limits of the County of 
 Berks, bounded and described as follows, viz: Beginning at a 
 marked White Oak, a corner of Land of Leonard Keplinger, 
 thence by the same. North eighty-five degrees; East thirty- 
 seven perches to a marked White Oak; South fifty degrees; 
 East ninety-four Perches to a marked black Oak. and north 
 forty degrees; East forty Perches to a small black Oak. thence 
 by Vacant Land South fifty degrees; East fifty-eight PerchCi^ 
 to a Post by Tulpehoccon Creek; thence up the same on 
 several Courses one hundred and thirty Porches to a stone on 
 the South side thereof; thence south eighty-five degrees; West 
 sixtj--two Perches to a marked White Oak; thence North 
 thirty degrees; West one hundred and twenty-five perches to 
 a marked white Oak, an;l North seventeen degrees; East 
 sixty-three perches to a post in said Keplinger's Line; thence 
 by the same, south fifty degrees; East fifty-five perches to the- 
 place of Beginning. Containing one hundred acres and al- 
 lowance six Acres p"r Cent, for Roads, &;c.. As in and by the 
 survey thereof remaining in our Surveyor General's Office and 
 from thence Certified into our Secretary's Office may appear. 
 AND WHEREAS, the said Christopher Mengall. by his Deed 
 Poll of the twenty-ninth day of November, in the year 174.N, 
 under his Hand and Seal duly executed Did for the Considera- 
 tion therein mentioned Bargain and sell the said above de- 
 scribed tract of Land with the appurtenances unto one Jacob 
 Summer in Fee. WHO by his Deed Poll thereon indorsed 
 bearing date the twenty-seventh day of August, in the year 
 1754, for the Consideration therein me::tioncd. Did gran: 
 and release the same Tract of Land unto Mathew Staut of 
 Bern Township, in the said County of Berks in Fee. As in and 
 by the said two recited Deeds duly proved and now produced 
 Relation being thereunto, respectively, had more fully and at 
 large appear.?. NOW at the Instance and request of the said 
 Mathew Staut that we would be pleased to grant him a Con- 
 firmation of the same. KNOW YE that i.n Consideration of 
 the sum of Fifteen pounds .ind ten shillings lawful money o" 
 Pennsylvania to our use paid by the said Mathew Staut (the 
 Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do ac- 
 quit and forever discharge the said Mathew Staut his Heirs 
 
58(1 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIOXP. 
 
 and Assigns by these Presents). And of the yearly Quit rent 
 hereinafter mentioned and reserved. WE HAVE given, 
 granted, released and Confirmed, and by these Presents for 
 us our Heirs and Successors Do give, grant, release and con- 
 firm unto the said Mathew Staut his Heirs and Assigns the 
 said one hundred Acres of Land as the same are now set 
 forth, bounded and limited as aforesaid. With all Mines. 
 Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs. Swamps, 
 O.'ipples, AVoods. Underwoods. Timber and Trees. W^ays. 
 Waters. Water Courses. Liberties. Profits. Commodities. Ad- 
 vantages. Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever there- 
 unto belonging or in any wise appertaining and lying within 
 the Bounds and Limits aforesaid. (Three full and clear fifth 
 parts of all Royal Mines free from all Deductions and Reprisals 
 for digging and Refining the same, and also one-fifth part of 
 the Ore delivered at the Pits Mouth o.nly excepted and hereby 
 reserved.] And also free leave Right and Liberty to and for 
 the said Mathew Staut. his Heirs and Assigns to hawk, hunt, 
 Fish and fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land and 
 Premises or upon any part thereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD 
 the said one hundred Acres of Land and Premises hereby 
 granted (except as before excepted) with their Appurtenances 
 unto the said Mathew Staut, his Heirs and Assigns. To the 
 only use and Behoof of the said Mathew Staut, his Heirs and 
 Assigns forever. 'TO BE holden of us. our Heirs and Suc- 
 cessors. Proprietaries of Pennsylvania as of our Manor of 
 Ruscmih in the County of Berks aforesaid in free and com- 
 mon Soccage b.v Fealty only in Lieu of all other Services 
 YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us. our Heirs 
 and Successors at the Town of Reading, in the said County, at 
 or upon the first day of March, in every year from the first 
 day of March last past one-half Penny Sterling for every Acre 
 of the same or Value in Coin Current according as the Ex- 
 change shall then be between our said Province and the City 
 of London, to such person or persons as shall from time to 
 time be appointed to receive the same. And in Case of Non- 
 payment thereof within Ninety days next after the same shall 
 become due that then it shall and may be lawful for us. our 
 Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers 
 into and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to Re- 
 enter and the same to hold and possess until the said Quit 
 rent and all arrears thereof together with the charges ac- 
 cruing by means of such Nonpayment and re-entry be fully 
 paid and discharged. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 587 
 
 WITNESS. JOHN PENN. Esquire. Lieuteut nt Governor of 
 the said Province who b.v Virtue of Certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose inter alia granted b.v the said 
 Proprietaries hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the seal 
 of the said Province to be hereunto affixed ai Philadelphia, 
 this twenty-fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord one 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty-five, the firih year of the 
 Rei?:n of King George the Third over Great Britain, fcc. and 
 the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Government. 
 
 JOH.X PENN. |L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 31st day of October. ITGo.] 
 
 DEED NICH. BrRCHART ct IX TO CONR'D SL'HWEITZEU. 
 
 THIS LVDENTI'IIE MADE the twenty-seventh day of No- 
 vember, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and sixty-two. BETWEEN Nicholas Burkhart of the City of 
 Philadelphia, in the County of Philadelphia, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania. Miller and Mary his WMfe of the one part and 
 Conrad Schweitzer of the same City Yeoman of the other 
 Part, WHDREAS. in and by a Certain Indenture bearing date 
 the twenty-fourth day of November. A'o D'i 1751. made or 
 mentioned to be made by and between Philip Peter Walder of 
 the said City Cordwainer and Anna Maria his Wife of the 
 one Part and the said Nicholas Burckhart by the Name and 
 Addition of Nicholas Burkat. of the City of Philadelphia. 
 Labourer of the other Part. Reciting as therein is Recited, 
 they the said Philip Peter Walder & Anna Maria his Wife for 
 the Consideration in the same Indenture Mentioned did Grant, 
 Bargain, sell. Release and Confirm unto the said Nicholas 
 Burckhart A Certain Lot or Piece of ground Situate on the 
 South Side of a Certain New Street of twenty-five Feet wide 
 called Quarry Street. Extending from Third Street to Bread 
 Street, the said Lot containing in Breadth East and West 
 eighteen feet and in Length twenty-nine feet Bounded West- 
 ward with the back Ends of Third Street lots Southward by 
 
588 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Joseph Watkins ground, Eastward by ground then of Wil- 
 liam Allen, Esq'r., and Northward by Quarry Street afore- 
 said, Together with the Appurtenances. TO HOLD to him 
 the said Nicholas Burckhart, his Heirs and Assigns forever. 
 UNDER the proportionable part of the yearly Quit rent accru- 
 ing to the Chief Lord of the Fee thereof, And subject to the 
 yearly Rent or Sum of One Pound Sixteen nhillings Sterling 
 Money of Great Britain or Value thereof in Current Money 
 of this Province to be Reckoned according to the Course of 
 Exchange between the said Province and the City of London, 
 payable unto the said William Allen, Esq'r., and Margaret, 
 his Wife & the Heirs & Assigns of the said Margaret forever, 
 As in & by the said Recited Indenture intended to be Recorded 
 at Philadelphia aforesaid Relation being thereunto had doth 
 appear. NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that the 
 said Nicholas Burckhart & Mary, his Wife for and in Con- 
 sideration of the sum of Two hundred & eighty-five Pounds 
 Lawful Money of the Province aforesaid unto them at or 
 immediately before the Sealing & Delivery of these Presents 
 by the said Conrad Schw^eitzer well & truly in hand paid the 
 Receipt whereof is hereby Acknowledged have granted. Bar- 
 gained. Sold. Released & Confirmed & by these Presents Do 
 Grant, bargain, sell, Release & Confirm unto the said Conrad 
 Schweitzer, and to his Heirs and Assigns. All and singular 
 the aforesaid Lot or Piece of ground by the herein above re- 
 cited Indenture to him the said Nicholas Burckhart Granted 
 & Conveyed, Situate. Bounded & being as the same in and 
 by the said Recited Indenture is set forth & Described, Con- 
 taining Eighteen feet by seventy-nine Feet Together with a 
 Horse Mill and Dwelling House & other Buildings & Improve- 
 ments thereon Erected and made & all Tolls &. Implements to 
 the said House belonging «S: therewith used now remaining 
 on the Premises & all the Ways, Waters, Water Courses, 
 Rights. Members, Hereditaments & Premises unto the said 
 Lot of ground. Mill & Dwelling House in any wise Apper- 
 taining & the Reversions & Remainders. Rents, Issues & 
 ProfRts thereof & all the Estate, Right. Title, Interest, prop- 
 erty. Claim & Demand whatsoever of them the said Nicholas 
 Burckhart & Mary his Wife of in & to the same. TO HAVE 
 AND TO HOLD the said Lot or Piece of ground. Mill & Dwel- 
 ling House. Hereditaments & premises hereby granted or 
 mentioned so to be with the Appurtenances unto the said 
 Conrad Schweitzer, his Heirs and Assigns. To the only proper 
 nse and Behoof of the said Conrad Schweitzer, his Heirs & 
 
PKOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 5i>9 
 
 Assigns forever. Under the proportionable part of the yearly 
 Quit rent & Rent Charge of One Pound Sixteen Shillings 
 Sterling so as the same Quit Rent & Rent Charge, respectively, 
 shall grow due «fc Payable, And the said Kicholas Burckhart 
 for himself, his Heirs, Executors & Administrators doth 
 Covenant, Promise & Grant to and with the said Conrad 
 Schweitzer, his Heirs and Assigns by these Presents in Man- 
 ner & Form following that is to say That the said Conrad 
 Schweitzer, his Heirs and Assigns paying the proportionable 
 part of the yearly Quit Rent hereafter accruing to the Honor- 
 able the Proprietaries for or in respect of the said premises 
 hereby granted and the aforesaid yearly Ground Rent of One 
 Pound Sixteen shillings to the Heirs or Assigns of the said 
 Margaret Allen, shall or may from Time to Time and at times 
 hereafier forever peace.Dly & Qr.i?:ly Inve. hoi 1. use. Oj-.ipy 
 & possess all and Singular the Lot and piece of Ground Here- 
 ditaments & premises hereby granted or Mentioned so to be 
 with the Appurtenances & Receive and take the Rents, Proffits 
 & Income thereof without the Lawful Let Suit, Trouble, Moles- 
 tation or Eviction of him the said Nicholas Burckhart or his 
 Heirs or Assigns or of any other Person or Persons whatsoever 
 Claiming? or to Claim by. from or under him or them or any 
 of them^. and that free and Clear & freely and Clearly ac- 
 quitted. Exonerated & Discharged of & from all former & 
 other Bargains & Sales, Mortgages. Arrears of the said Quit 
 Rent & Ground Rent & all other Incumberances whatsoever 
 had made or Suffered by the said Nicholas Burckhart. or by 
 any other Person or Persons by or with his means. Consent, 
 Privitv or Procurement. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the Said parlies to these Presents 
 •nave Interchangeably set their Hands & Seals hereunto. Dated 
 the Day and year first above Written. 
 
 (In German.) NICHOLAS BURKHART. [Seal.] 
 
 hpv 
 MARY m BURCKHART. l-^eal.] 
 
 mTk 
 
 Sealed & Delivered in the Presence of us, 
 
 JACOB BRAUM. 
 
 ,T o o. ^ TOM. YORORGE. 
 
 (In German.) 
 
 The second Day of May. A'o D'i 1763. Before me the above 
 
 Named Nicholas Burckhart & Mary, his Wife & ^^^";^;:^^^.^^'^ 
 
 The above Written Indenture to be their act & Deed & Desired 
 
590 PROViXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 the same may be Recorded as their Deed the said Mary there- 
 unto Voluntarily Consenting She being of full Age, Secretly &. 
 apart Examined & the Contents of the said Indenture made 
 known unto Her. Witness my Hand & seal the Day & year 
 above said. 
 
 DAN'L BENEZET. [Seal.] 
 
 Indorsed. 
 
 Received on the Day of the Date of the within Written In- 
 denture of the within Named Conrad Schweitzer the Sum of 
 Two Hundred & Eighty-five Pounds Lawful Money of Penn- 
 sylvania it being the Consideration with said P'r. 
 
 NICHOLAS BURKHART (In German). 
 
 [Recorded ye 26th Day of July, 176G.] 
 
 DEED P'T'K TOMINS & UX TO MOSES F0R3TER. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE MADE ihe Twelfth day of April in the 
 year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-Two, 
 Between Patrick Tomins of the City of Philadelphia in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Cordwainer and Hester, his Wife 
 of the one part and Moses Forster of the said City Chaise- 
 maker Of the other part. WITNESSETH that the said Patrick 
 Tomins and Hester, his Wife for and in Consideration of the 
 Payment of the Reat and Performance of the Covenants and 
 Agreements hereinafter reserved, mentioned and Expressed 
 which on the part and Behalf of the sai^i Moses Forster. his 
 Heirs or Assigns are or Ought to be paid, Performed and kept. 
 H.-WE granted. Bargained, Sold, alien?.!, enfeoffe.l. Relsase i 
 and Confirmed, and by these Presents Do grant, Bargain, Sell, 
 ?i;pn. Enfeoff. Re'.pa.-^e f:- Confirm UNTO the si:;! M3s-^s 
 Forster. his Heirs and Assigns. ALL THAT Ivot or Piece of 
 Ground situate on the South Side of High Street in the said 
 City of Philadelphia, containing in Breadth on the said Street, 
 Nineteen feet and two-Ninth parts of a foot and in Depth One 
 Hundred and Eighteen Feet. BOUNDED Northward with High 
 SJ;eet aforesaid Eastward by Ground formerly of Doctor 
 Wright and Elizabeth, his Wife, late of Abraham Kinsey, now 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS 591 
 
 of James James, Southward by Ground formerly of Joshua 
 Carpenier. late of John Gilleyien & Westward by another Loi 
 of Ground of the said Patrick Tomins. [Which Piece of 
 Ground hereby Granted is the Easterraost Moiety or equal 
 half part of a Certain Lot of Ground which Jasper Carpenier 
 of the City of Philadelphia aforesaid Joyner by Indenture 
 dated the Seventeenth Day of March in the year One Tnou- 
 sand Seven Hundred & fifty-Nine, Recorded at Philadelphia 
 in Book H Vol. 11 pa. 14, &c.. for the Consideration therein 
 Mentioned Did Grant, Release & Confirm unto the said Patrick 
 Tomins, his Heirs & Assigns for Ever.] Together also with 
 all a-id Singular the Streets. Ways. Alleys. Passages. Waters, 
 Water (.'ourses. Rights. Liberties, Privileges. Hereditam?r;t5 
 & Appurtenances whatsoever unto the aforesaid described 
 pie?e of Ground hereby granted. Belonging or in any wise .\\>- 
 'pei-taining ai.'d the Reversions & Remainders thereof-. TO 
 ?L\VE AXD TO HOLD the aforesaid Described Lot or puce 
 of" Ground Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or 
 r^-.CiUiored to be Granted with the Appurtenances UNTO the 
 said Moses Forster. his Heirs & Assigns. To the use & Be- 
 hoof of him the said Moses Forster, his Heirs and Assigns 
 forever UN'DER the Proportionable part of the yearly Quit 
 Rent hereafter accruing for the hereby granted Premises to 
 the Chief Lord or Ivords of the Fee thereof. AND YIELDING 
 and Paving therefore unto the said Patrick Tomins. his Heirs 
 & \ssigns the vearly Rent or Sum of Twelve Pounds Lawtul 
 Monev of Pennsvlvania on the Twelfth Day of April in eaca 
 & everv vear forever hereafter. The first payment thereof to 
 be made on the Twelfth day of April, which will be in the year 
 of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred & Sixty-three, and 
 if it shall happen the said yearly Rent hereby reserved or any 
 part thereof Shall be so behind & unpaid at or after the Daj 
 or time herein before mentioned & Appointed in every year 
 for Pavment thereof. That then & So often & from time to 
 time when and so often as the said yearly Rent hereby re- 
 served or anv part thereof shall be so behind and unpaid. It 
 ha and mav be Lawful to and for the said Patrick Tomins. 
 his Heirs & Assigns or any of them into & upon the afore- 
 s d described Lot or Piece of Ground Hereditaments & 
 premises herebv Granted or Mentioned to be Granted with 
 fh appurtenances and into the Messuages & Buildings thereon 
 be Erected or into any part or parcel thereof to Enter and 
 Dist afn and the Distress & Distresses then and there ound 
 Tllln to lead. Drive. Carry away -^^^-^-"Vcharg" 
 pounded to Detain and keep at the proper Risque and Cnarges 
 
592 
 
 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Of the said Moses Forster, his Heirs and Assigns for and dur- 
 ing the space of five Days and if within the said Space of five 
 Days payment & Satisfaction of the said yearly Rent and Ar- 
 rearages thereof, if any, be not made. Then ihe same Dis- 
 tress or Distresses to Expose and Sell by publick Auction or 
 Vendue for the best Price that can reasonably be gotten for 
 the same. Leaving in the hands of the sheriff or Officer that 
 makes such Distress the surplusage, if any, be after the said 
 Rent and Arrearages and all charges of Distress, Deteinure 
 and sale are first deducted, But if Distress sufficient to satisfy 
 the said yearly Rent herein Reserved and Arrearages thereof 
 if any cannot be found and taken in and upon the hereby 
 granted Premises. Then it shall and may be Lawful to and 
 for the said Patrick Tomins, his Heirs or Assigns or any of 
 them into and upon the aforesaid described Lot or Piece of 
 GrouHd, Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or men- 
 tioned to be granted with the Appurtenances and into the 
 Messuages or Buildings thereon to be erected or into any Part 
 or Parcel thereof in the Name of the whole with the Appur- 
 tenances wholly to Re-enter and the same to have again Re- 
 possess and Enjoy until the said yearly Rent hereby reserved 
 and all Arrearages thereof shall be fully paid and satisfied. 
 Anything herein contained to the Contrary in any wise Not- 
 withstanding and the said Moses Forster for himself, his Heirs. 
 Executors, Administrators and Assigns Doth Covenant, 
 promise and Grant to and with the said Patrick Tomins. his 
 Heirs and Assigns, and every of them by these Presents in 
 Manner following that is to say, That he, the said Moses 
 Forster, his Heirs and Assigns shall and will from time to 
 time and at all times hereafter for Ever well and truly pay 
 or cause to be paid unto the said Patrick Tomins, his Heirs 
 or Assigns the aforesaid yearly Rent or Sum of Twelve Pounds 
 Lawful Money of Pennsylvania on the day & time herein be- 
 fore mentioned & Appointed in every year for Payment theroof 
 oirording to Reservation as aforesaid & the true Intent &; 
 Meaning of these Presents: PROVIDED, always nevertheless 
 and the said Patrick Tomins for himself, his Heirs, Executors, 
 Arirainistrators and .\ssigns doth Covenant. Promise, grant 
 iJ: Agree to and with the said Moses Forster. his Heirs and 
 Assigns and every of them in Manner Following, that is f) t-ay, 
 Tl;at if h' the said Moses Forster. his Heirs or Assigns shall 
 and do at an;, time hereafter within the space of Ten years 
 now next Ensu'ng well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto 
 the said Patrick Tomins. his Heirs or Assigns, the just & full 
 sum of Two hundred Pounds Lawful Money of Penn^/lv.mia 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 593 
 
 over A.-. Besides the said yearly Rent hereby Reserved in '.lie 
 meantime to accrue. That then and immediately thereupon 
 the aforesaid yearly Rent of Twelve Pounds hereby reserved 
 shall cease, Determine and become Extinct forever thereafter, 
 aud the Covenant for Payment thereof shall be utterly Void 
 and of none Effect and then also that he the said Patrick 
 Tomins. his Heirs or Assigns shall and will by Indorsement 
 on this present Indenture or otherwise, Release & Discharge 
 the said Moses Forster, his Heirs and Assigns aud the afore- 
 said described Piece of ground and Premises hereby granted 
 off and from the aforesaid yearly Rent hereby Reserved and 
 every part thereof anything herein before contained to the 
 Contrary in any wise notwithstanding. AND ALSO that he 
 the said Moses Forster, his Heirs and Assigns paying the 
 aforesaid yearly Rent hereby Reserved or Extinguishing the 
 same in Manner aforesaid shall or Lawfully may from time 
 to time and a; all times forever hereafter freely. Peace- 
 ably and Quieily have. hold. use. occupy, Possess & Enjov 
 the aforesaid described Lot or Piece of ground Hereditaments 
 & Premises hereby granted or Mentioned to be granted with 
 the Appurtenances and Receive and take the Rents, Issues & 
 Proflits thereof without the Lawful Lett suit. Trouble. Moles- 
 tation. Interruption. Hinderance or Denial of him the said 
 Patrick Tomins. his Heirs or Assigns or any other Person or 
 Persons by or with his, their or any of their Act. Means. Con- 
 sent. Privily or Procurement, and it is Mutually Covenanted & 
 Agreed by and Between the Parties hereto for themselves, 
 their Heirs and Assigns, Respectively. That each of them 
 shall and will Immediately leave Open Two foot of ground of 
 their Respective Pieces on High Street by Forty-three foot in 
 Depth for and as a Four foot alley to be held in Common be- 
 tween them forever. Each of them to have a Right to Build 
 over and under one Moiety of such alley. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said Parties to these Presents 
 have interchangeably set their Hands & Seals hereunto. Dated 
 the Day and year first above written. 
 
 PAT'K TOMINS. I Seal. 1 
 
 HESTER X TOMINS. fSeal.l 
 mark. 
 
 Sealed & Delivered in the presence of us. 
 
 .TNO. REILY. 
 HENRY BURXET. 
 
 38-9-3d Ser. 
 
594 PROVINCIAL COilMISSIOXS. 
 
 The Sixteenth daj- of April in the year ol' our Lord 1762, 
 Before me James Humphreys, Esq'r, One of th; Justices, &c., 
 Came the a/bove named Patrick Tomins and Hester, his Wife, 
 and Acknowledged the above Written Indenture to be their 
 Act and Deed and Desired the same may be Recorded as their 
 Deed the said Hester thereunto Voluntarily Consenting she be- 
 ing of full Age Secrerly & apart examined & the Contents of 
 the said Writing first made known unto her. 
 
 Witness my Hand and Seal the day and year above written. 
 
 JAS. HUMPHREYS. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 2Sth Day of July. 1766.] 
 
 RELEASE PAT. TOMINS & UX TO MOSES FORSTER, IN- 
 DORSED ON THE ORIGINAL OF THE NEXT AFOREG'G 
 RECORD. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE made the Twenty-third day of May, in 
 the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 six. Between the within Named Patrick Tomins and Hester, 
 his Wife, of the one Pan and the within named Moses Forstor 
 of the other Part. WITNESSETH that the said Patrick 
 Tomins and Hester, his Wife, in Performance of the Provisoe 
 within mentioned and for and in Consideration of the sum of 
 Two hundred Pounds Lawful Money of Pennsylvania unto 
 them in Hand well and truly paid by the said Moses Forster at 
 & before the sealing & Delivery hereof the Receipt whereof 
 the said Patrick Tomins and Hester, his Wife, do hereby Ac- 
 knowledge and thereof do acquit & forever discharge the said 
 Moses Forster. his Heirs &. Assigns by these Presents, HAVE 
 remised, released and Quit, claimed and by these Presents the 
 said Patrick Tomins & Hester, his Wife do Remise, Release 
 and Quit Claim unto the s'd MosciS Forster, his Heirs and 
 Assigns forever. All the within Mentioned and Reserv'd 
 Yearly Rent of Twelve Pounds lawful Money aforesaid and the 
 Arrearages thereof and all the Ways. Means & Remedies for 
 Recovering the s'd Yearly Rent of Twelve Pounds which the 
 Slid Patrick Tomins or his Heirs now hath, may or can have 
 or take bv Virtue of the within written Indenture, and the 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 595 
 
 Counterparr of tiu> same Indenuire. ami also all the Esiau-, 
 Right, Title, Interest, Property, Claim & Demand Whatso- 
 ever of the said Patrick Tom:n.s & Hester, hi.^ Wi;-. 
 of, in & to the s'd within Mentioned &. Reserved Yearly 
 Rent of Twelve Pounds and Lot or Piece of ground wiihin 
 Granted, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said yearly Rem of 
 Twelve Pounds and all and singular other the Premises hereby 
 Released unto the said Moses Forster, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 To his & their only proper use & Behoof forever. IX WIT- 
 NESS whereof the said Parties to these Presents have Inter- 
 changeably set their Hands and seals hereunto the day and 
 year first above written. 
 
 PATRICK TOMINS, [Seal. J 
 
 her 
 HESTER X TOMINS. [Seal.] 
 mark. 
 
 Sealed and Delivered ("the words for his Heirs) now being 
 first interlined in the presence of us, 
 
 JAMES CARTER, 
 PAUL ISAAC VOTO. 
 
 Received the Day of the Date of the above written Indenture 
 of the above named Moses Forster, Two hundred Pounds it be- 
 ing the consideration Money above mentioned — P'r. 
 
 Witness present at signing: 
 
 PATRICK TOMMINS. 
 
 JAMES CARTER, 
 PAUL ISAAC VOTO. 
 
 The twenty-sixth day of May, 17GG, Before me James 
 Humphreys. Esq'r, one of the Justices, &c., came the above 
 named Patrick Tomins & Hester, his Wife, and Acknowledged 
 the above Written Indenture to be their Act & Deed & Desired 
 the same may be Recorded as their Deed, the said Hester there- 
 unto Voluntarily Consenting she being of full age. Secretly 
 & apart examined & the Contents of the said Writing first 
 made known unto her. WITNESS my Hand and seal. 
 
 JA'S HUMPHREYS. [Seal.] 
 [Recorded ye 28th day of July, 1766.] 
 
696 PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 
 
 DEED WM. REA;RY TO ALEX'R COLLEY 
 
 THIS I.N'DENTrRE, made the Thirtieth Day of December, in 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 two, Between William Reary of Plymouth, in the County of 
 Philadelphia, Black Smith of the o::e part and Alexander 
 Colley of Plymouth aforesaid yeoman of the other Part. 
 WITNESSETH That the said William Reary for and Con- 
 sideration of the sum of six hundred and twenty-five Pounds 
 lawful Money of Pennsylvania unto him in hand well and truly 
 paid by the said Alexander Colley at & before the sealing and 
 Delivery hereof the Receipt whereof the said William Reary 
 doth hereby acknowledge & thereof doth acquit and forever 
 Discharge the said Alexander Colley, his Heirs and Assigns by 
 these Presents, HATH granted. Bargained, sold, Released and 
 Confirmed, AN'D by these Presents the said William Reary, 
 DOTH grant. Bargain, sell. Release & Confirm unto the said 
 Alexantler Colley. his Heirs and Assigns forever. A CERT V!X 
 Messuage Tenement Plantation and Tract of Land thereunto 
 belonging. Situate in Plymouth aforesaid, BEGINNING at a 
 Corner Hickery Tree in the Line of Griffith Thomas's Land, 
 thence extending by the same South East four Perches, thence 
 extending Benjamin Davis's Land North East eighty Perches, 
 thence extending by Michael Keely's Land North West four 
 Perches to a White Oak. thence extending l)y Joseph Arm- 
 strong's Land and partly by James Campbell'.s Land North 
 West by West two "hundred and forty Perches to a Corner 
 Post, thence extpnding by Reuben E'.lis's L^nd Sauth Thirrv- 
 flve degrees. West Sixty Perches to a Post, thence South Fifty- 
 five Degrees. East forty Perches, thence South Twenty-seven 
 Degrees. East sixty-six Perches to a Spanish Oak. thence South 
 Sixty-five Degrees, West four Perches to a Spanish Oak, thence 
 South seven Degrees. East one hundred and thirty-two Perches 
 to a Post, thence extending by Frederick Smith's Land. South 
 Eighty-five Degrees. East Fifty-six Perches to a Post, thence 
 by the said Griffith Thomas's Land North East Eighty Perches 
 to the place of beginning. Containing One hundred and fifty 
 Acres (It is the same Plantation which William Reary late of 
 Plymouth afores'd yeoman deceased by his Last Will and 
 Testament of the Seventeenth Day of June. One thousand 
 seven Hundred & Forty-eight, did give and devise unto his son 
 William Reary party hereto in fee. and it is part of Two 
 hundred Acres of Land which Lydia Ellis of tho Township of 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSION'S. 597 
 
 East Towu, in the county of Chester, Widow and Abraham 
 Lewis of Darby, in the County of Chester afores'd Yeoman 
 Executors of the Last Will and Testament of Thomas Ellis, 
 late of Haverford, in the said County of Chester, yeoman De- 
 ceased by Indenture of the Tenth day of December, 1731, did 
 grant and Confirm to the said William Reary the Father, his 
 Heirs and Assigns forever by the name of William Roerig, as 
 in & by the s'd Recited Last Will & Testament «& Indenture 
 relation being thereunto had more at large appears). Together 
 also with all & singular other the Buildings, Iraprovemeuts, 
 Ways. Woods, Waters, Water Courses, Rights, Liberties, 
 Privileges, Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever 
 thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and the Re- 
 versions & Remainders, Rents, Issues &. Proffits thereof and 
 also all the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, use, Possession, Prop- 
 erty, Claim &, Demand whatsoever of the said William Reary, 
 party hereto of in & to the s'd Messuage. Tenement. Planta- 
 tion — Tract of Land and Premises, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD 
 the said Messuage, Tenement, Plantation and Tract of Land, 
 Hereditaments & Premises hereby granted or mentioned to be 
 granted with the Appurtenances unto the said Alexander Col- 
 ley, his Heirs and Assigns, To the only proper use and Be- 
 hoof of the said Alexander Colley, his Heirs and Assigns for- 
 ever, UNDER the Proportionable part of the yearly Quit Rent 
 hereafter accruing for the hereby granted Premises to the 
 Chief Lord or Lords of the ffee thereof, and the said William 
 Reary party hereto doth hereby Covenant for him and his 
 Heirs to and with the said Alexander Collins, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, that he. the said William Itoary party hereco and hi.s 
 Heirs the said described Tract of Land and every part thereof 
 Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or Mentioned to 
 be granted with the Appurtenances unto the said Alexander 
 Colley. his Heirs & Assigns against him the said William 
 Reary party hereto and his Heirs & against all & every other 
 Person and Persons whatsoever Lawfully Claiming or to Claim 
 by from or under him. them or any of them or by, from or 
 under the said Deceased William Reary. shall and will War- 
 rant and forever Defend by these Presents. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said Parties to these Present? 
 have interchangeably set the Hands and Seals hereunto. Dated 
 the D.Tv & year first above Written. 
 
 WM. REARY. [Se.n.l 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 GRIFFITH THOMAS, 
 BENM'N' DAVIS. 
 
59S PKOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 The Twentyeth Day of June, 1763, Before me William 
 Dewees, Esq'r, one of the Justices, &c., Came the above named 
 William Reary and acknowledged that he signed, sealed and 
 Delivered the above Written Indenture as his Act and Deed 
 and Desired the same may be Recorded as his Act and Deed. 
 Witness my Hand and Seal. 
 
 WM. DEWEES. [Seal.] 
 
 RECEIVED the Day of the Date of the within written In- 
 denture of the within Named Alexander Colley, the sum of 
 Six hundred and twenty-five Pounds it being the full Con- 
 sideration Money within mentioned received p'r me. 
 
 Witnesses pre-^ent at signing: 
 
 WM. REARY. 
 
 GRIFFITH THOMAS, 
 BENJ'N DAVIS. 
 
 [Recorded the 29th Day of July, 1766.] 
 
 RELEA3F LYDI.\ EI.LT-^ <t AL TO WM. ROERK 
 
 THIS INDENTURE MADE the Tenth Day of December an'o 
 Dom. one Thousand Seven hundred and Thirty-one, BE- 
 TWEEN Lydia Ellis of the Township of East Town, in the 
 County of Chester and Province of Pennsylvania, Widow and 
 Abraham Lewis of Darby in the County of Chester afores'd 
 yeoman Executors of the last Will and Testament of Thomas 
 Ellis, late of Haverford in the County aforesaid yeoman. De- 
 ceased of the one Part and William Roerig of Philad'a in the 
 Province aforesaid Labourer of the other Part. 
 
 WHEREAS, one James Fox, late of Philadelphia aforesaid 
 Merchant. Deceased by Force and Virtue of some good Con- 
 vej'ance or Assurance in Law duly had and Executed became 
 in his Life time L:nvfully Seized in his Demeasne as of fee of 
 & in a certain piece or Parcel of Land situate lying and be- 
 ing as is hereinafter menconed and described and being so 
 thereof seized he the said James Fox made his last Will and 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 599 
 
 Testament in Writing bearing date the Eighth day of Septem- 
 ber, 1699, and thereby did declare his Will was That it should 
 be Lawful for his Executors and Trustees or the Survivors or 
 Survivor of them to sell and convey all or any part of his 
 Houses. Lands and Tenements, Lois, Granaries, Bolt houses 
 and all his Reall Estate to suit person or persons that shall 
 Purchase the same in ffee simple or otherwise: PRO^^DED, 
 all ways y't ye Consideration Money by them to be Received 
 for the same Should be Imployed for payment of his Debts and 
 performance of that, his Will and by the same Testament Did 
 nominate his Wife, Elizabeth & his son James Fox. Executors 
 and Samuel Carpenter, David Lloyd and Isaac Norris to be 
 Overseers aad Trustees to see the said Will performed as well 
 as they could, as by the said Testament may more fully Ap- 
 pear, AND the said James Fox, the Father soon after Dyed 
 Seized of the Premises in his Estate aforesaid, And 
 WHEREAS, the said Elizabeth ffox, James Fox, ye Son and 
 Samuel Carpenter, are since Deceased so that the whole power 
 of the Sale & Assurance of the Premises rested in the said 
 David Lloyd and Isaac Norris, AND "^TIEREAS, by Certain 
 Indentures of Lease & Release, the Release bearing Date the 
 fifth Day of March, 1719, made Between the said David Lloyd. 
 Isaac Norris and one Nathan Staubury by the Names of David 
 Lloyd of Philadelphia in the Province of Pensilvania. Gent. 
 Isaac Norris of the same place Merchant and Nathan Stan- 
 bury of the same place Merchant Executor of the Last Will 
 and Testament of Elizabeth ffox. late of Philad'a aforesaid, 
 Widow, deceased, who was the Relict and Widow of James 
 Fox, the Father. Deceased of the one part & the said Thomas 
 Ellis of the other part. They the said David Lloyd and Isaac 
 Norris Cat the special Instance and Direction of the said 
 Nathan Stanbury. Signified by his being a party thereunto and 
 signing and sealing thereof as well for the Consideration of 
 One hundred pounds Lawful Money of America to the said 
 Nathan Stanbury in hand pay'd by the said Thomas Ellis to- 
 wards the payment of the Debts of the said James Fox. the 
 Receipt whereof was thereby acknowledged as also for Divers, 
 other good Causes and Valuable Consideration then the said 
 David Lloyd and Isaac Norris. Specially moving Did grant. 
 Bargain. Sell and Convey all the said piece or parcel of Land 
 situate, lying and being in the Township of Plimouth. in the 
 County of Philadelphia, in the Province aforesaid. Beginning 
 at a Hickery marked by the River Schoolkil then North forty- 
 three Degrees. East by a Line of Marked Trees dividing this 
 
600 PROYIXCI.AL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 from the Laud late in the Tenure of Dauiel Palmer, three 
 Hundred and fifty-Nine perches to a post Marked, Thence 
 South fifty-three ^Degrees, East by a Line of marked Trees, 
 Dividing it from the Land of John Hayes, Two Hundred and 
 Seventy-four perches to a Marked white Oak, then south forty- 
 five Degrees, East by the same Land Minexy-Six perches to a 
 white Oak Marked, then South forty-five Degrees, West by a 
 Line of marked Trees dividing this from the Land of John 
 Cartlidges, Seventy-two Perches to a Corner Post, Then North 
 forty-five Degrees, West by a Line of Marked Trees dividing 
 it from the Land of David Thomas ninety-five Perches to a 
 Marked Hickery, then South five Degrees, west by a Line of 
 Marked Trees dividing this from the Land Last Mentioned, 
 Seventy-four Perches to a Corner Post, Then West five De- 
 grees, North by a Line Dividing this from the same Land Two 
 Hundred & Eighty-Eight perches to a Corner Post. Then by 
 the same Land South Forty-three Degrees, west forty-two 
 perches to a Corner Marked Hickery on the Bank of the said 
 River, Then up the 'Several courses of the said River Skoolkil 
 to the place of Beginning, Containing four Hundred & fifty- 
 six Acres (part of- five Hundred acres of Land which the said 
 James Purchased of the Proprietor of this Province, and was 
 granted by him to the said James Fox with Two Thousand 
 Acres more as by ye said Pnpriotarv Indentures of Lease 
 and Release duly Executed under his Hand and Seal bearing 
 Date the Twelfth and Thirteenth Days of March. 1685, may ap- 
 pear). Together with all the Right, Title and Interest of the 
 said James Fox. the Father of in and to forty-four Acres Resi- 
 due of the said Five Hundred Acres, TO HOLD to him the 
 said Thomas Ellis, his Heirs and Assigns for Ever as by the 
 first above Recited Indenture may more fully appear BY 
 vertue of which said Recited Indenture or by force and vertue 
 of some other good Conveyances or Assurances in Law duly 
 had and Executed, he the said Thomas Ellis, became in Life 
 time Lawfully seized in his Demesne as of ffee of and in the 
 said five Hundred Acres of Land and being so thereof seized, 
 made his Last Will and Testament in Writing bearing Date 
 the Twenty-fourth Day of August, 172G, and thereby Did de- 
 clare in these Words (to wit): Lastly I Nominate, Constitute, 
 Ordain and appoint by Honoured and well Beloved Mother. 
 Lydia Ellis and my loving Friend. Abraham Lewis of Darby, 
 to be Executors of this, my last Will and Testament, giving 
 them full power and Lawful Authority to Sell. Convey and 
 Confirm five Hundred Acres of Land in Plymouth Township 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 601 
 
 to Thomas David of Haverford if he stands to his Contract, 
 but in Case he Relinquish his Bargain then to any other Per- 
 son that shall bie disposed to Buy the same, and a good and 
 Lawful Estate of Inheritance in ffee simple to make to the 
 Buyer as I might at any time have done my Self and the 
 Money therefrom arising after my Debts, Funeral Expenses 
 and Legacies are pay'd I give the Surplusage to my well Be- 
 loved Mother to be disposed as She sees meet, AND the said 
 Thomas Ellis soon after Dyed Seized of the Premises in his 
 Estate afores'd. AND WHEREAS, the said Thomas David 
 afterwards relinquished his Bargain or Contract afores'd, 
 THEREFORE THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH That the 
 said Lydia Ellis and Abraham Lewis for and in Consideration 
 of the Sum of One hundred & five Pounds Lawful Money of 
 America to them in Hand pay'd or secured to be pay'd by the 
 said William Roerig. the Receipt whereof they do hereby Ac- 
 knowledge and thereof do acquit and forever Discharge the 
 said William Roerig, his Heirs and Assigns, by these presents 
 they the said Lydia Ellis and Abraham Lewis according to 
 the Tennr and D'roctiDn of the las: RecitP.i Testament of the 
 said Thomas Ellis and by Force and Vertue of the same HAVE 
 Granted, Bargained. Sold, Aliened. Enfeoffed, released and 
 Confirmed and by these Presents Do Grant. Bargain. Sell, 
 Alien. Enfeoff. Release and Confirm unto the said William 
 Roerig. his Heirs and Assigns, a Certain piece or Parcell of 
 Land Situato. lying and being in Plimouth aforesaid. Be^n- 
 ning at a Corner Hickery in the Line of John David's Land, 
 from thence South East one Hundred and four Perches to a 
 Post at a Corner of .John David's Land, Thence North East 
 Eighty Perches to a white being another Corner of ye s'd John 
 David's Land, thence North West by the I^and of John Hays 
 one hundred and four Perches to a white Oak. Thence North 
 West by West along the Line of the s'd Hayes Land two Hun- 
 dred and forty Perches to a Post, thence south thirty-five de- 
 grees. West sixty Perches to a post in the Line of Joseph 
 Ellis's Land (part of the said Tract). Thence south fifty-five 
 degrees. E.ast along the Line of the said Ellis's Land forty 
 perches to a Post, thence south twenty-seven degrees, East 
 along th? sail Ellis's Line fif-^y-six Perches to a Spanish 0.:k. 
 Thence south sixty-five degrees, West four Perches to a 
 Spanish Onk". ihenre Soiuh seven ripgrees. East along the raid 
 Ellis's Line One hundred and thirty-two Perches to a Post in 
 the Line of John David's Land. Thence South eighty-five de- 
 grees. East fifty-six perches to a post being a Corner of John 
 
<JJ2 PKOVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 David's Land, Thence North East Eighty Perches to the place 
 of beginning, Containing Two Hundred Acres pan of the afore- 
 said Five hundred Acres, Together with all the Woods, Under- 
 woods, Meadows, Marshes, Swamps, Cripples, ways. Waters, 
 Water Courses, ffishings, ffowlings, hawkings. huntings, rights, 
 Liberties, Priviledges, Improvements, Hereditaments and Ap- 
 purtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise 
 appertaining (of all which said Premises hereby granted the 
 said William Roerig now is in actual possession by force and 
 \^ertue of a Bargain and Sale to him thereof made by the said 
 Lydia Ellis and Abram Lewis for the Term of one year as by 
 an Indenture in that Behalf made bearing Date ye Day next 
 before the Day of ye Day hereof may appear) and the Rever- 
 sions and Remainders, Rents, Issues and Proffits thereof, and 
 true Copys of all Deeds, Evidences and Writings whatsoever 
 Concerning the same to be made at the charge of the said Wil- 
 liam Roerig, his Heirs or Assigns, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD 
 the said Two Hundred Acres of Land and Premises hereby 
 granted and Released or Menconed so to be with their appur- 
 tenances unto the said William Roerig and his Heirs, To the 
 only proper use and Behoof of him the said William Roerig, 
 his Heirs and Assigns forever. UNDER ye yearly Quit-Rent 
 hereafter accruing for the same to the Lord of the Fee thereof, 
 AND the said Lydia Ellis and her Heirs, the said Two hun- 
 dred Acres of Land and Premises hereby granted with their 
 Appurtenances unto the said William Roerig, his Heirs and 
 Assigns against her, the said Lydia Ellis, his Heirs and As- 
 signs and against all and every other Person & Persons whom- 
 soever Lawfully claiming or to Claim by, from or under her, 
 them or any of them or under ye s'd James Fox, ye Elder and 
 Thomas Ellis, Deceased or either of them shall and will WAR- 
 RANT and forever defend by these Presents, AND the said 
 Abraham Lewis and his Heirs, the said Two Hundred Acres 
 of Land and Premises herefby granted with their appurte- 
 nances unto the said William Roerig, his Heirs and Assigns 
 against him the said Abraham Lewis, his Heirs and Assigns 
 and against all and every other Person and Persons Whomso- 
 ever Lawfully claiming or to claim by, from or under him. 
 them or any of them or under the said James Fox, the Elder 
 and Thomas Ellis. Deceased or either of them shall and will 
 Warrant and forever defend by these Presents. AND the said 
 Lydia Ellis for herself, her Heirs. Executors and Admin'rs, 
 And the said Abraham Lewis for himself, his Heirs. Executors 
 and Administrators and each of them severally and not Jointly 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 603 
 
 nor one for another or lor the Acis of the Other or for the 
 Heirs, Executors or Administrators of the other of them, but 
 for their own Acts only. DO Covenant, Promise and Grant to 
 and with the said William Roerig, his Heirs by these Presents, 
 THAT the said Lydia Ellis and Abraham Lewis, their Heirs 
 and Assigns and all and every other Person &, Persons whom- 
 soever Lawfully Claiming or to Claim by, from or under him, 
 them or either or any of them shall and will from time to 
 time and at all Times forever hereafter upon the reasonable 
 request Co.: and Caargcs in Lnv ol iho s.ud WUli.xm Roerig, 
 his Heirs or Assigns do make, Execute and Acknowledge or 
 cause so to be all and every such, further and Reasonable 
 Act and Acts, Deed or Deeds, Device or Devices in Law for 
 the further and better Assurance and Confirmation of the said 
 Two hundred Acres of Land and Premises hereby granted and 
 Released or Menconed so to be with their Appurtenances unto 
 the said William Roerig, his Heirs or Assigns as by him or 
 them or his or their Councill learned in the Law shall be 
 reasonably Devised, Advised or Required. 
 
 IX WITNESS whereof the said Parties to these Presents 
 have Interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto the 
 Day and year first above written. 
 
 LYDIA ELLIS. [Seal.] 
 
 his 
 ABRAHAM x LEWIS. [Seal.] 
 mark. 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of 
 
 SA^M'L HL^IPHREYS, 
 THO'S JONES, 
 REESE PRICE. 
 
 Indorsed: 
 
 Philad-a ye 15 of lObr, 1731, Rec'd of ye within named Wm. 
 Roerig the sum of 0.:e hundred and five Pounds in full o. the 
 Consideracon Money within menconed we say reed m .uli 
 
 P'r us. r^ 1 -i 
 
 LYDIA ELLIS, [beal.] 
 
 his 
 
 ABRAHAM x LEWIS. [Seal] 
 
 mark. 
 
 ^''''''- BEN.TAMIN ELLIS. 
 
 FRANCES WAYNE. 
 
604 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 MEMORAN-DUM Indorsed: 
 
 Ye first day of October, Anno Domini 17G4, Before me Sep- 
 timus Robison, Esq'r, one of his Majesty's Justices, &c., Came 
 Rees Price of ye County of Philad'a, yeoman in Persoa and 
 upon his Solemn Oath did declare & say that he was Personally 
 present & Saw the within named Lydia Ellis & Abraham Lewis 
 sign, Seal & as their Acts & Deeds deliver ye within Writing 
 or Conveyance & that he also saw Sam'l Humphreys & Tho's 
 Jones sign as Evidences of the same & that his Name sub- 
 scribed to ye same as a Witness to ye Execution thereof, was 
 of his own Hand Writing, WITNESS my Hand and Seal the 
 day and year aboves'd. 
 
 SEPT. ROBINSON. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded ye SOth day of July, 1766.] 
 
 RELEASE JNO. KXOWLES & UX TO JXO. LOCK. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE made the seventh day of April, In -the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and thirty, BE- 
 TWEEN John Knowlee of Oxford Township, in the County of 
 Philadelphia, Carpenter & Ann, his Wife of the one Part and 
 John Lock of the City of Philadelphia, Labourer of the other 
 Part, WITNESSETH that the s'd John Knowles & Ann his 
 Wife for & in Consideration of iho sum of One hundred Pounds 
 Lawful :Money to them paid by the s'd John Lock. The Re- 
 ceipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge HAVE Granted, 
 Bargained. Sold, Aliened, Enfeoffed, released & Confirmed & 
 by these Presents Do grant. Bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release 
 & Confirm unto the s'd John Lock (In his actual Seizin now 
 being by Virtue of a Bargain & Sale to him made by the s'd 
 John Knowles & Ann, his Wife for ye term of one year by In- 
 denture bearing Date the Day next before the Day of the Date 
 hereof made Between the same Parties as these Presents), & 
 to his Hpirs & Assigns, V CERTAIN Messing?' or Ten^ni-^nt 
 and Lot or Piece of ground thereunto belonging. Situate in 
 the s'd City. Containing in Breadth Twenty foot & in Length 
 
PKOVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 605 
 
 as far back from Walnut Streec as to the L-ott formerly John 
 Delavals, which he Purchased of Anthony Morris & John Otter, 
 which Twenty foot of ground beginning Thirty foot distant 
 from the West Corner of John Fellows, Lott thence extendeth 
 Westward towards Second Street Twenty Foot, Bounded South- 
 ward with Walnut street, Westward with Daniel Radley's Lott, 
 Northward with the said Lott, late John Delavals, now Doc't 
 Lloyi Zachary's & Eastward with a Vacancy or Thirty Foot 
 afores'd (Part of Griffith Jones's Delaware Front Street Lott, 
 upon Walnut Street, Patented to him in ffee by the late Pro- 
 prietvHry, William Penn? Dece'd by Patent Dated the Thir- 
 teenth of April, one thousand six hundred & Eighty-four, on 
 Record at Pliiladelphia, Entered Patent Book A, Page 37, And 
 the said Griffith Jones by Indenture of the Twenty-fourth day 
 of June, One thousand six hundred and ninety-one granted the 
 Twenty Foot aforesaid unto Thomas Griffith, late of the said 
 City Cordwainer, Dece'd in ffee Paying unto the said Griffith 
 Jones, his Heirs and Assigns yearly forever the sum of Ttvo 
 Pounds Lawful Silver Money of the s'd Province for the time 
 being, beginning the first year's payment the Twenty-fourth 
 of June, One thousand six hundred and ninety, with a clause 
 of Distress & Re-entry for the Nonpaym't. THE INDENTURE 
 intended to be Entered of Record at Philadelphia afores'd. IN 
 VIRTUE whereof or some other good assurance in Law the 
 said Thomas Griffith being seized in fee of the T%venty foot 
 of ground afores'd, with the Messuage or Tenement which he 
 erected thereupon. DID by his Last Will of the Twenty-second 
 Day of February. One thousand seven hundred & Seventy-six, 
 Devise the sime unto the said John Knowles in ffee and shortly 
 after Dyed so seized thereof, TOGETHER also with all and 
 singular the Lights, Easements. Rights. Li"bertys, Priviledges, 
 Ways. Alleys, Passages. Waters. Water courses. Improvements, 
 Hereditaments & Appurtenances whatsoever unto the s'd 
 Messuage. Lott & Premises hereby granted, belonging and the 
 Reversions and Remainders thereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD 
 the s'd Messuage. Lott & Premises hereby granted or Men- 
 tioned to be granted with the Appurtenance;; unto the said 
 John Lock and his Heirs. To the only proper use & Behoof of 
 him the s'd .Tohn Lock, his Heirs and Assigns forever. UNDER 
 the s'd yearly Sum or Rent of Two Pounds as hereafter ac- 
 cruing unto the s'd Griffith Jones, his Heirs & Assigns. AND 
 the said John Knowles for Himself, his Heirs, Executors & 
 Administ'rs a.nd for every of them doth Covenant. Promise & 
 Grant to & with the said John Lock, his Heirs & Assigns by 
 
60G PK()\'1XCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 these Presents. That he, the said John Lock, his Heirs & 
 Assigns (Paying the s'd yearly Rent of Two Pounds as here- 
 after accruing for the hereby granted Premises) shall or Law- 
 fully may from time to time & at all Times forever hereafter 
 Peaceably & Quietly have, hold & enjoy the said Messuage, 
 Lott & Premises hereby granted or Menconed to be granted 
 with the Appurtenances Without the La,wfiil Lott, Suit, 
 Trouble or Interruption of him the s'd John Knowles, his 
 Heirs or Assigns or of or by any other Person or Persons Law- 
 fully Claiming or to Claim by, from or under him or them or 
 by, from or under the said Griffith Jones or of the s'd Thomas 
 Griffith, dece'd. 
 
 L\ WITN'ESS whereof the said Parties to these Presents 
 have interchangeably set their Hands & Seals hereunto Dated 
 the Day & year first above written. 
 
 JOHN KNOWLES. [Seal.] 
 ANN KNOWLES. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the Presence of us, 
 
 THOMAS GILPIN. 
 W^M. PARSONS. 
 
 The 24th Day of October, 1765, Before me Thomas Willing, 
 Esq'r, one of the Justices of the Peace, &c., Personally ap- 
 peared Charles Brockden, Esq'r, M'r of the Rolls of the Pro- 
 vince of Pennsylvania and Recorder of Deeds for the City & 
 County of Philadelphia, and the above Written Indenture 
 subscribed with the Names John Knowles to a seal, Ann 
 Knowles to a seal as Parties to the same Indenture and with 
 the names Thomas Gilpin, Wm. Parsons as Witnesses of the 
 Sealing and Delivery thereof being shown unto him this Ap- 
 pearer. He this Appearer upon his Solemn Affirmation accord- 
 ing to Law did Declare &, Say that he doth verily believe that 
 the same Indenture was Sealed & Delivered in the Presence 
 of William Parsons, late of the said City Scrivenir, deceased. 
 For that he this appearer was well acquainted with the said 
 William Parsons and with his Hand Writing, He the said Wil- 
 liam Being formerly one of this Affirmants, Clerks or 
 Amanuenses wherewith his Name subscribed as aforesaid do 
 well agree. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 
 Affirmed at Philad'a the Day & Year aboves'd. WITNESS 
 my Hand & Seal before me. 
 
 THO'S WILLING. [Seal.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 607 
 
 Received the Day of the Date of the wiihin Written Inden- 
 ture of the within named John Lock, the full sum of One 
 hundred Pounds being the Consideration Money £100 within 
 meniioned, "We say rece'd by us. 
 
 JNO. KNOWLE3, 
 ANN KXOWLES. 
 
 Witness hereto: 
 
 THOMAS GILPIN. 
 
 ^S^l. PARSONS. 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th Day of August, 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO CHRISTOPHER DULLER. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Pro- 
 vince of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 Sussex upon Delaware. To all unto whom these Presents shall 
 come greeting, 
 
 WHEREAS, in Pursuance of a Warrant under the seal of 
 our Land Office Dated the Twelfth day of September, 1737, 
 there was Surveyed into Matthias Tise on the T^^'enty-sixth 
 day of November next after by Samuel Lightfoot, Deputy Sur- 
 veyor. A CERTAIN TRACT of Land Situate on a Brai:cl of 
 Swatawra Creek in Bethel or Lebanon Township, in the County 
 of Lancaster. Cnut-^riiing Three hundred & thirty -Vcro3 ami 
 allowance for Roads. As by the said Warrant and Survey 
 remaining in the Surveyor General's Office appears, AND 
 WHEREAS, it hath been represented to us by Christopher 
 Miller of Lebanon Township, that the said Warrant and Sur- 
 vey were taken and made for the joint use of the said Matthias 
 Tise and his Brother in Law, Peter Road, in equal Moieties, 
 and that a Partition and Division was afterwards made of the 
 said whole Tract by W^illiam Parsons, the late Surveyor Gen- 
 eral between the said Mathias Tise and Peter Road, and by a 
 Line of Marked Trees now appearing through the Middle of 
 the said Tract, AND WHEREAS, the said Peter Road by his 
 
tJL)8 PKO^■i^"ClAL CUAIMlSbluN.S. 
 
 Indenture of Bai-gain and sale bearing Date the Twenty-first 
 day of December, 174S, Sold and Conveyed unto Jacob Meyer 
 in Fee bis Moiety of the said Whole Tract, said in the said 
 Deed to be one hundred and sixty-seven Acres as by the same 
 Deed Appears, AXD WHEREAS, by Deed Poll bearing Date 
 the Fifth Day of June, 1749. [Made and attested by the said 
 William Parsons and Reciting the said Whole Tract had been 
 Surveyed for the said Mathias Tise and the said Peter Rood 
 or Ruth, under the said Warrant.] He, the said Jacob Moyer 
 did Bargain, Sell and Convey unto Adam Brecht and Peter 
 Groffin Fee all his Estate, Right and Title of. in and to the 
 said one hundred & sixty-seven Acres of Land with the Im- 
 provements and Appurtenances, UNDER AND SUBJECT to 
 our Dues and Demands for the same as by tue same Deed ap- 
 pears, AND WHEREAS, the said Adam Brecht and Peter 
 Groff by their Deed Poll dated the Seventeenth Day of March, 
 1749-50 (Indorsed on the said Deed from the said Jacob Moyer), 
 did Bargain, Sell and Convey unto the said Christopher Mil- 
 ler in Fee all their Right and Title to the said Premises (sold 
 to them by the said Jacob as by the said last Mentioned Deed 
 Appears, AND WHEREAS, the said Tise or Rood not having 
 paid us any Part of our Purchase Money for the said One 
 hundred & sixty-seven Acres the said Warrant and Survey 
 for the same became Utterly Void. AND WHEREAS, on the 
 humble request of the said Christopher Miller for that pur- 
 pose we caused a Warrant under the Seal of our Land Office 
 dated the Tenth day of October, 1764, to be issued requiring our 
 Surveyor General to Resurvey or cause to be Resurveyed the 
 said Tract of One hundred and sixty-seven Acres according 
 to the Lines and Bounds as marked by the said William Par- 
 sons and to make Return thereof into our Secretary's Office in 
 order for Confirmation unio the said Christopher Miller on 
 the Terms in the said Warrant Mentioned which being com- 
 plied with by the said Christopher Miller the Surveyor Gen- 
 eral hath accordingly made his return thereof, therein certi- 
 fying the said Tract of Land to be bounded and Described as 
 follows, viz: Situate in Bethel Township in the said County of 
 Lancaster. BEGINNING at a Chestnut marked; Thence by 
 land of Jacob Karman. East One hundred fifty-eight Perches 
 to a Post; Thence by Land of Jacob Karman and the Lands of 
 Adam Rapewine and Conrad Segler, south one hundred sixty 
 Perches and three quarters of a Perch to a Post: Thence by 
 the Lands of Jacob Swope and Conrad Reninger, West two 
 hundred and ten Perches to a Stone in a line of John Atkin- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS GuO 
 
 son's Land; Thence by the same and the land of Jacob Kar- 
 man aforesaid, North eighteen degrees, East One Hundred and 
 Sixty-nice Perches to the place of Beginning, One hundred 
 and seventy-four Acres and sixty Perches of Land and the 
 usual allowance of six Acres p'r Cent, for Roads, and High- 
 ways, as by the said last mentioned Warrant and Survey re- 
 maining in the Survey Generals Office and from thence Cer- 
 tified into our Secretary's Office more fully appears. 
 
 NOW KNOW YE that at the Instance and request of the 
 said Christopher Miller and lor and Consideration of the sum 
 of Twenty-seven Pounds ten shillings lawful Money of Penn- 
 sylvania to our use paid by the said Christopher Miller (The 
 Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit 
 and forever discharge the said Christopher Miller, his Heirs 
 and Assigns by these Presents), And of the Yearly Quit Rent 
 hereinafter mentioned and reserved. WE HAVE given, 
 granted, released and confirmed, and by these Presents for us, 
 our Heirs and Successors do give, grant, release and confirm 
 u.ito the said Christopher Miller, his Heirs and Assigns, the 
 said One hundred and Seventy-four Acres and sixty Perches of 
 Land as the same are now set forth, bounded and limited 
 WITH all Mines. Minerals. Quarries. Meadows Marshes, Savan- 
 nahs. Swamps. Cripples. Woods. Underwoods. Timber & Trees. 
 Ways, Waters. Water courses, Libertys. Proffits, Comraoditys, 
 Advantages. Hereditaments & Appurtenances whatsoever 
 thereunto belonging or in any wise Appertaining and lying 
 within the Bounds & Limits aforesaid [Three full and clear 
 fifth Parts of all Royal Mines free from all Deductions & 
 Reprisals for digging and refining the same and also one-fifth 
 part of the Ore of all other Mines Delivered at the Pits Mouth 
 only excepted and hereby Reserved], and also free, leave. 
 Right and Liberty lo and for the said Christopher Miller, his 
 Heirs and Assigns lo hawk. hunt, fish and fowl in an:l upon '.he 
 hereby granted Land and Premises or upon any Part thereof. 
 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said One hundred and seventy- 
 four Acres and sixty Perches of Land and Premises hereby 
 granted (except as before excepted), with their Appurtenances 
 unto the said Christopher Miller, his Heirs and Assigns. To 
 the onlv proper use and Behoof of the said Christopher Miller, 
 his Heirs and Assigns forever. TO BE HOTvDEN of us. our 
 Heirs and Successors. Proprietaries of Pennsylvania as oi our 
 Manor of Conesrogo. in the County of Lancaster aforesaid in 
 free and Common Soccage by Fe.alty only in Lieu of a:: other 
 Services. YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us, 
 
 39-9"3d Ser. 
 
610 PRCA'INCIAL C0:JMISS10NS. 
 
 our Heirs and Successors at the Town of Lancaster, in tiie said 
 County at or upon tlie first Day of March, in every year from 
 the first Day of March last, one-half penny Sterling for every 
 Acre of the same or value thereof in Coin Current according 
 as the Exchange shall then be between our said Province and 
 the City of London to such Person or Persons as shall from 
 time to time be appointed to receive the same, AND in case of 
 Nonpayment thereof within Ninety Days next after the same 
 shall become due. That then it shall and may be Lawful for us, 
 our Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers 
 into and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to Re- 
 enter and the same to hold & possess until the said Quit Rent 
 and all Arrears thereof. Together with the charges accruing by 
 means of such Non-paymer.t and Re-entry be fully paid and 
 discharged. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esquire. Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province, who by virtue of Certain Powers &. Authorities 
 to him for this purpose (inter alia) granted by the said Pro- 
 prietaries hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the great 
 seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at Philadel- 
 phia, this Twenty-ninth day of July, in the year of our Lord 
 One thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, the sixth year of 
 the Reign of King George, the Third over Great Brit.iin, &c.. 
 and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Govern- 
 ment. 
 
 JOHN PENN. |L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 4th Day of Aug'st, 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO GEORGE STOLLER. 
 
 THOMAS PEN'N AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors-in-Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex 
 on Delaware. To all unto whom these Presents shall come 
 Greeting, 
 
 WHERE \S, in Pursuance of a Warrant dated the Twenty- 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 611 
 
 third Day of November, one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 two, ihere was Surveyed the Twenty-fifth day of November, 
 one thousand seven hundred and fifty-five, unto George Stoller, 
 a Certain Tract of Land Situate in Heidleberg Township, in 
 the County of Lancaster, Beginning at a Marked Black Oak, 
 a Corner of Peter Reems Land; thence by the same. South 
 Sixty Degrees, East Twenty-six Perches to a Post and South 
 Seventeen Degrees. East Thirty-eight Perches to a post; thence 
 by other Land of said George Stoller, North Sixty Degrees, 
 West fifty-one Perches to a post in a Line of Martin Tummy's 
 Land; thence by the same. North twenty-four Degrees. East 
 twenty-five Perches & a half of a Perch to the place of Be- 
 ginning. Containing five Acres and three Quarters of an Acre 
 with allowance of Six P. Cent, for Roads, &;c., as by the said 
 Warrant and Survey, remaining in the Surveyor General's 
 Oflice. and from thence Certified into our Secretary's Office 
 more fully appears. NOW at the Instance and Request of the 
 said George Stoller that we would be pleased to grant him a 
 Confirmation of the same. KNOW YE that in consideration of 
 the Sum of Seventeen Shillings and ten pence Half penny 
 Lawful Money of Pennsylvania to our use paid by the said 
 Goorge Stoller (the Receipi whereof we hereby acknov.icdgj 
 and thereof do acquit and forever Discharge the said George 
 Stoller. his Heirs and Assigns by these Presents), and of the 
 yearly Quitrent hereinafter mentioned and Reserved. WE 
 HAVE given, granted, released and Confirmed and by these 
 Presents for us, our Heirs and Successors DO give, grant, re- 
 lease and Confirm unto the said George Stoller. his Heirs and 
 Assigns, the said Five Acres and three Quarters of an Acre 
 of Land as the same are now set forth, bounded and Limited 
 as aforesaid, With all Mines, Minerals, Quarries. Meadows. 
 Marshes. Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods. Underwoods. 
 Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, Watercourses, Liberties. 
 Profiits, Commodities, Advantages, Hereditaments and Ap- 
 purtenances whatsoever thereunto b^^!o^g:ng or in my wir-o 
 appertaining and lying within the Bounds & Limits aforesaid 
 [Three full and Clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines Free from 
 all Deductions and Reprisals for Digging and Refinins; thp 
 same, and also one-fifth part of the ore of all other Mines, De- 
 livered at the Pits mouth only Excepted and hereby re=5ervedl. 
 And also free leave. Right and Liberty to and for the said 
 George Stoller. his Heirs and Assigns, to Hawk. Hunt. Fish 
 and Fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises 
 or upon any part thereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said 
 
612 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Five Acres and three Quarters of an Acre of I^and and 
 Premises hereby granted (except as before Excepted) with their 
 Appurtenances unto the said George Stoller, his Heirs or As- 
 signs, To the one use and Behoof of the said George Stoller, 
 hij Heirs and Assigns forever. TO BE HOL/DEN of us, our 
 Heirs and Successors, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania as of our 
 Manor of Conestogo, in the County of Lancaster aforesaid in 
 Free and Common Soccage by Fealty only in Lieu of-all other 
 Services. YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us, 
 our Heirs and Successors at the Town of Lancaster in the said 
 county at or upon the first Day of March in every year from 
 the first Day of March last. One Half penny Sterling for every 
 Acre of the same or Value thereof in coin Current according 
 as the Exchange shall then be between our said Province and 
 the City of London to such Person or Persons as shall from 
 time to time be appointed to receive the same, AND in case 
 of Nonpayment thereof within Ninety Days next after the 
 same shall become due that then it shall and may be Lawful 
 for us, our Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver and 
 Receivers into and upon the hereby granted Land and 
 Premises to re-enter and the same to hold and Posse.-\; uiitil 
 the said Quit Rent and all arrears thereof. Together with th'^ 
 Charges Accruing by means of such Non-payment and Re- 
 entry be fully paid and Discharged. 
 
 WITNESS. John Penn. Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the 
 Province of Pennsylvania aforesaid, who by Virtue of certain 
 Powers and authorities to him for this Purpose (inter alial 
 Granted by the said Proprietaries hath hereunto set his Hand 
 and caused the great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed at Philadelphia, this Fifth Day of July in the year of 
 our Lord One thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty-Six. The 
 Sixth year of the Reign of King George, the third over Great 
 Britain. &c., and the Forty-Eighth year of the said Proprie- 
 taries Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S-l 
 
 [Recorded ye 5ih Day of Aug'st, 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO MICH'L MARTIN. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires. True and 
 absolute Proprieraries and Governors-in-Chief of the Province 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 613 
 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties ol" Newcastle, Kent and Sussex, 
 upon Delaware, To all unio whom these Presents shall come 
 greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, a Warrant under the Seal o: the Land Office 
 dated the Twenty-first Day of February, 1737, was Issued out 
 to Hans Peter Enders of the County of Lancaster for Three 
 hundred Acres of Land in Earle Township, in the County 
 aforesaid, AXD WHEREAS, the said Hans Peter Enders by 
 his Deed dated the Twenty-fifth day of March. 1751, for the 
 Consideration therein mentioned did grant. Bargain and Sell 
 the said Tract of Land with the Appurtenances unto Thomas 
 McCreery of Earle Township, in the said County, yeoman his 
 Heirs and Assigns forever, AND WHEREAS, the said Thomas 
 :McCreery after having conveyed about Forty-eigiii Acres 
 thereof to a certain John Ryle alias Reily, by Deed dated the 
 Eighteenth Day of November, 175S, for the Consideration 
 therein mentioned did grant. Bargain and Sell the remaining 
 part of the Tract of Land aforesaid by Metes and Bounds 
 therein Specified and therein said to contain One hundred and 
 Forty-seven Acres or thereabouts. Together with its Appur- 
 tenances unto Jacob Martin in Fee who by his Deed dated the 
 Twenty-third day of April, One Thousand Seven hundred and 
 sixty-four for the Consideration therein mentioned did grant, 
 Bn-gr.in and Sell the said Tract of Land with the Appurte- 
 nances unto David Martin, Junior, of the Township aforesaid, 
 yeoman his Heirs and Assigns forever, AND WHEREAS, the 
 said David Martin by Deed bearing Date the Twentieth day of 
 May last past for the Consideration therein mentioned, granted 
 the said Tract of Land by Metes & Bounds tlierein specified. 
 Containing One hundred Twenty-three Acres &. i- 'vith the 
 Appurtenances unto Michael Martin of Earle Township afore- 
 said in Fee, As in and by the several Deeds aforesaid now Pro- 
 duced more fully appears, AND WHEREAS, in Pursuance of 
 the said Warrant the Surveyor General hath made return of 
 the Tract of Laud last mentioned unto the said Michael Mar- 
 tin into our Secretaries Ofiice and the same is therein bounded 
 and Described as follows, viz: BEGINNING ai a Marked Black 
 Oak in a Line of Joseph Smith's Land: thence by the same, 
 South thirty-four Perches and a half of a Perch to a small 
 marked Hickory and North seventy-uvo Degrees. East Twenty- 
 nine Perches to a Post; thence by Land of John Reily. South 
 Nineteen Perches to a Post and South Twenty-five Degrees. 
 West one hundred and three Perches to a Post: thence by Land 
 of Jacob Suming. North Eighty-four Degrees, West Sixty- 
 
614 PROVIN-CIAL COM-MISSIOXS. 
 
 nine Perches to a Marked White Oak: thence by Land, late of 
 Hans Groff, North by West Twenty-seven Perches to a Stone 
 and South Seventy-five Degrees, West Seventy-three Perches 
 to a bhtzed Black Oak: thence by Land, late of Patrick Carra-. 
 gan, dece'd. North one hundred twenty-three Perches to a 
 Post: thence by Land of Henry Wolfkeal, East One hundred 
 and sixty Perches to the place of Beginning, Containing One 
 hundred twenty-three Acres and an half of an Acre of Land 
 with allowance of Six Acres p'r Cent, for Roads, &c.. As by the 
 said Warrant and Survey remaining in the Surveyor GenerrTs 
 Office, and from thence certified into our Secretaries Office 
 more fully appears. NOW at the Instance and Request of the 
 said Michael IMartin that we would be pleased to grant him a 
 Confirmation of the same. KNOW YE that in Consideration of 
 the sum of Nineteen Pounds one shilling and three pence Law- 
 ful Money of Pennsylvania to our use paid by the said IMichael 
 Martin fthe Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and 
 thereof do acquit and forever discharge the said Michael Mar- 
 tin, his Heirs and Assigns by these Presents), And of. the 
 yearly Quit Rent hereinafter mentioned and reserved. WE 
 HAVE given, granted. Released and Confirmed and by these 
 Presents for us, our Heirs and Successors. Do give, grant, Re- 
 lease and Confirm unto the said Michael Martin, his Heirs and 
 Assigns the said One hundred and twenty-three Acres & a 
 half of Land as the same are now set forth, Bounded and 
 limited as aforesaid. With all Mines, ^Minerals, Quarries, 
 Meadows, ]\Iarshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, 
 Underwood.-^, Timber and Trees, Ways, Water, Watercourses, 
 Liberties, Proffits. Commodities, Advantages, Hereditaments 
 and Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any 
 wise appertaining and Lying and being within the Bounds 
 and Limits aferesaid [Three full and clear fifth Parts of all 
 Royal Mines free from all Deductions and Reprisals for Dig- 
 ging and refining the same, and also one-fifth Part of the Ore 
 of all other IMines Delivered at the Pits Mouth only excepted 
 and hereby reserved], and also free Leave, Right and Liberty 
 to and for the said Michael Martin, his Heirs and Assigns to 
 Hawk, to Hunt, Fish and Fowl in and upon the hereby granted 
 Land and Premises or upon any part thereof. TO HAVE AND 
 TO HOLD the said One hundred twenty-three Acres and a 
 half of Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before 
 Excepted) -u-ith their Appurtenances unto the said Michael 
 Martin, his Heirs and Assigns, To the only use and Behoof of 
 the said Michael Martin, his Heirs and Assigns forever. TO 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 615 
 
 BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and Successors, Proprietaries of 
 Pennsylvania as of our Manor of Conestogo, in the County of 
 Lancaster aforesaid, in free and common Soccage by Fealty 
 only in Lieu of all other Services. YIELDING AND PAYING 
 therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors at the Town 
 of Lancaster, in the said County, at or upon the first day of 
 March, in every year from the first day of March last, one 
 half Penny Sterling or Value thereof in Coin Current accord- 
 ing as the Exchange shall then be between our said Province 
 and the City of London, to such Person or Persons as shall 
 from Time to time be appointed to Receive the same and in 
 Case of Nonpayment within Ninety Days next after the same 
 shall become due, that then it shall and may be lawful for us, 
 our Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers 
 into and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to Re- 
 enter and the same to hold and possess until the said Quit 
 Rent and all Arrears thereof, Together with the charges ac- 
 cruing by means of such Nonpayment and Re-entry be fully 
 paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS. JOHN PENN, ESQUIRE, LIEUTENANT GOV- 
 ERNOR of the said Province, who by Virtue of Certain Powers 
 and authorities to him for this Purpose (inter alia) granted by 
 the said Proprietaries hath hereunto set his Hand and Caused 
 the Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at 
 Philadelphia, this Ninth day of July in the year of our Lord 
 One thousand seven hundred and sixty-six the Sixth year of 
 the Reign of King George, the Third over Great Britain. &c.. 
 and the Forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Govern- 
 ment. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded ye 5th day of August. 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO JOHN REILY. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires. True 
 and Absolute Proprietaries and Governors-in-Chief of the Pro- 
 
616 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 vince of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 Sussex, upon Delaware. To all unto whom these Presents 
 shall come greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, a Warrant under the seal of our Laud Office 
 Dated the twenty-first day of February, 1737, was issued unto 
 Hans Peter Enders of the County of Lancaster, for Three hun- 
 dred Acres of Land in Earle Township, in the County afore- 
 said, AND WHEREAS, the Hans Peter Enders by his Deed 
 dated the Twenty-fifth day of March, 1751, for the Considera- 
 tion therein mentioned did bargain and Sell the said Tract of 
 Land with the Appurtenances unto Thomas MoCreery of Earle 
 Township in the said County, yeoman his Heirs and Assigns 
 forever, AND WHEREAS, the said Thomas MoCreery by his 
 Deed Dated eighteenth of November, 1758, for the considera- 
 tion therein mentioned, granted Forty-eight Acres part of the 
 Land claimed under the said Warrant unto John Reily of the 
 Township aforesaid, yeoman in Fee as by the said Deeds now 
 produced appears, AND WHEREAS, in pursuance of the said 
 recited Warrant the surveyor General hath made return of the 
 Tract of Land last mentioned unto the said John Reiley into 
 the Secretaries Office and the same is therein bounded and 
 described as follows, viz: Beginning at a Marked Black Oak 
 a Corner of Jacob Simings Land; thence by the same South. 
 South West One hundred and twenty-nine Perches to a marked 
 Spanish Oak and North eighty-four degrees. West fifty-nine 
 Perches to a post: thence by Land of Michael Martin, North 
 Twenty-five degrees, East One hundred and three Perches to 
 a post and North Nineteen Perches to a Post in a Line of 
 Joseph Smith's Land: thence by the same North Seventy-two 
 degrees. East Thiriy-seven Perches to a Post; thence by Land 
 of Patrick Gollougher. South Seventy degrees. East thirty-one 
 Perches to the place of Beginning, Containing Forty-one Acres 
 one Quarter and twenty-three Perches of Land with the Allow- 
 ance of six acres Per Cent, for Roads, &c., As by the said War- 
 rant and Survey remaining in the Surveyor General's Office 
 and from thence Certified into our Secretaries Office more 
 fully appears. NOW at the Instance and Request of the said 
 John Reilly that we would be pleased to grant him a Confir- 
 mation of the same. KNOW YE that in Consideration of th.:- 
 sum of six pounds eight shillings and two pence half penny 
 lawful money of Pennsylvania to our use paid by the said 
 John Reilly (the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and 
 thereof do acquit and forever discharge the said John Reill.N'. 
 his Heirs and Assigns by these Presents), And of the Yearly 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 617 
 
 Quit Rent hereinafter mentioced and Reserved. WE HAVE 
 given, granted, Released and confirmed and by tliese Presents 
 for us. our Heirs and Successors, Do give, grant, release and 
 Confirm unto the said John Reilly, his Heirs and Assigns, the 
 said Forty-one Acres one quarters and twenty-three Perches 
 o: Land as the same are now set forth, bounded and Limited 
 as aforesaid. With all Mines, Minerals, Quarries. Meadows, 
 Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Underwoods, 
 Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Liberties, 
 Profits, Commodiiies, Advantages, Hereditaments and Appur- 
 tenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in anywise ap- 
 pertaining and lyi.-.g within the bounds and Limits aforesaid 
 [Three full and clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines, free from 
 all Deductions and Reprisals for digging and Reiining the 
 same, and also One-fifth part of the Ore of all other Mines 
 delivered at the Pits mouth only excepted and hereby re- 
 served], and also free, leave, Right and Liberty to and for 
 the said John Reilly, his Heirs and Assigns to hawk, hunt, fish 
 and fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises 
 or upon any part thereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said 
 Forty-one Acres one Quarter and twenty-three Perches of 
 Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before excepted) 
 unto the said John Reilly, his Heirs and Assigns, To the only 
 Use and Behoof of the said John Reilly, his Heirs and Assigns 
 forever, TO BE HOLDEX of us, our Heirs and Successors, Pro- 
 prietaries of Pennsylvania as of our Manor of Conestogo in the 
 County of Lancaster aforesaid in free and common Soccage by 
 Fealty only in Lieu of all other services. YIELDING AND 
 PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors at 
 the Town of Lancaster in the said County at or upon the 
 firs: d:iv of March in every year from the first day of March 
 last one-half penny Sterling for every Acre of the same or 
 value thereof in Coin Current according as the Exchange shall 
 then be between our said Province and the City of London to 
 such Person or Persons as shall from time to time be ap- 
 pointed to receive the same, AND in Case of Nonpayment 
 thereof within Nine:y Days next after the same shall become 
 due that then it shall and may be Lawful for us. our Heirs and 
 Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers into and upon 
 the herebv granted Land and Premises to Re-enter and the 
 came to hold and possess until the said Quit Rent and all 
 \rrears thereof toge:her with the charges accruing by means 
 of such Nonpayment and Re-entry be fully paid and dis- 
 charged. 
 
618 PROVIXCIAL COM.uISSIOXS. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, wlio by virtue of certain Powers and au- 
 tliorities to him for this purpose (inter alia) Granted by the 
 said Proprietaries hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at Phila- 
 delphia, this Ninth Day of July in the year of our Lord One 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty-six the sixth year of the 
 Reign of King George the Third, over Great Britain, &.C.. and 
 the Forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the oth August, 176G.I 
 
 PATENT TO ELL\S REED. 
 
 THOMAS PENN & RICHARD PENN. Esquires, True 
 and Absolute Proprietaries and Governors-in-Chief of the Pro- 
 vince of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 Sussex, upon Delaware. To all unto whom these Presents 
 shall come greeting. 
 
 "UTIEREIAS, in pursuance of a Warrant dated the seventh 
 day of August, 173S, there was surveyed unto Robert Murtin. 
 A CERTAIN Trac; nf Land Sit.iate in .Maiden Creek Town- 
 ship in the County of Berks, Beginning at a Post; thence by 
 John Hauffman's Land. South East one hundred and twenty- 
 one Perches to a Post; thence by Peter Rodermells Land, North 
 East one hundred and seventy-three Perches to a Post; thence 
 by said Rodermells and Thomas Kirby's Land, North West One 
 hundred and twenty-one Perches to a Post; thence by Rudolph 
 Hoys Land, South West one hundred and seventy-three Perchss 
 to the place of Beginning. Containing one hundred and twenty- 
 three Acres and sixty-eight Perches and allowance of six Acres 
 p'r Cent, for Roads, <S:c., But the said Robert Murtin not having 
 complied with the Conditions in the said Warrant expressed 
 the same became utterly void, AND WHEREAS, upon appli- 
 cation made to us by David Ely we did issue our Warrant to 
 the Surveyor General requiring him to accept and receive into 
 his oflBce the said Survey of the said Tract of Land and make 
 Return thereof into our Secretary's Office for the use and 
 
PROVJXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 619 
 
 behoof of the said David Ely, as by the said Imi mentioned 
 warrant dated the 1st day of April, 1748, and survey re- 
 maining in our Surveyor General's Office and thence cer- 
 tified into our Secretaries Office appears, AND WHEREAS, 
 the said David Ely by Indenture dated the ITth Day 
 of December, 1749, did (for the Consideration therein men- 
 tioned) grant, bargain and sell the said Tract of Land and Ap- 
 purtenances unto John Lerick in Fee subject to our Purchase 
 Money Interest and Quit rent, AND WTIEREAS. the said John 
 Lerick by Indenture the fifteenth of the twelfth Month, 1756, 
 did (for the Consideration therein mentioned) grant, bargain, 
 sell and confirm the said Tract of Land to Elias Reed of 
 Maiden Creek aforesaid, his Heirs and Indians forever, Sub- 
 ject to our Purchase Money, Interest and Quit Rent as by the 
 two said several Indentures now produced appears. NOW at 
 the Instance and Request of the said Elias Reed that we 
 would be pleased to grant him a Confirmation of the same, 
 KNOW YE that in Consideration of the sum of Nineteen 
 Pounds two shillings and six Pence lawful money of Pennsyl- 
 vania to our use paid by the said Elias Ried (The Receipt 
 whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit and for- 
 ever discharge the said Elias Ried, his Heirs and Assigns), 
 And of the yearly Quit rent hereinafter Mentioned and Re- 
 s?rved. WE HAVE given, granted, released and confi-mcl nnd 
 by these Presents for us. our Heirs and Successors, Do give, 
 grant, release and confirm unto the said Elias Reed, his Heirs 
 and Assigns, the said one hundred and twenty-three Acres &. 
 sixtv-eight Perches of Land as the same are now set forth, 
 bounded and limited as aforesaid. With all Mines. Minerals, 
 Quarries. Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs. Swamps, Cripples, 
 Woods. Underwoods, Timber and Trees. Ways. Waters, Water- 
 courses. Liberties, Profits, Commodities. Advantages, Heredita- 
 ments and Appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise 
 apper:aining and Iving within the bounds and limits aforesaid 
 [Three full and clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines free from 
 all deductions and Reprisals for digging and refining the snme 
 and also one-fifth part of the Ore of all other Mines delivered 
 at the Pits Mouth only excepted and hereby reserved). And 
 also free. Leave. Right and Liberty to and for the said Ellis 
 Ried his Heirs and Assigns to nawk. hunt, fish and fowl m 
 and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises or upon any 
 part thereof. TO HAVE ANT) TO HOLD the said One hundred 
 and twentv-three Acres and sixty-eight Perches of Land and 
 Premises herebv eranted (except as before excepted), wita their 
 
C:^'J PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Appurtenances unio the said Elias Ried, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 To Che only use and Behoof of the said Elias Ried, his Heirs 
 and Assigns forever. TO BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and 
 Successors, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania as of our Manor of 
 Ruscombe in the County of Berks in free and common Soccage 
 by Fealty only in Lieu of all other Services. YIELDING AND 
 PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors at 
 the Town of Reading in the said County at or upon the first 
 day of March in every year from the first day of March last 
 past one-half penny Sterling for every Acre of the same or 
 value thereof iu Coin Current according as the Exchange shall 
 then be between our said Province and the City of London to 
 such Person or Persons as shall from time to time be appointed 
 to receive the same, AND in Case of Nonpayment thereof 
 within Ninety Davs next after the same sn^il". become due ih;it 
 then it shall and may be lawful for us our Heirs and Succes- 
 sors our and their Receiver or Receivers into and upon the 
 hereby granted Land and Premises to Re-enter and the same 
 to holO and possess until the said Quit rent and all arrears 
 tuereor. Together with the charges accruing by means of sach 
 Nonpayment and Re-entry be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS, JOHN PENN, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who by virtue of certain Powers and au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose (inter alia) Granted by the 
 said Proprietaries hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 (rreat seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at Phil- 
 delphia. this twentieth day of June in the year of owv Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, the sixth year of 
 the Reign of King George, the third over Great Britain, &c., 
 and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Govern- 
 ment. 
 
 JOHN PENN. fL. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 6:h August, 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO JOHN & ADAM HELDENBEIDEL. 
 
 THOMAS PENN Sz RICHARD PENN. Esquires. True 
 and Absolute Proprietaries and Governors-in-Chief of the Pro- 
 vince of Pennsvlvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS 621 
 
 Sussex, upon Delaware. To all unto wham these Presents 
 shall come greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS* in Pursuance of a Warrant dated the 17th day 
 of January, 1734, there was surveyed unto Martin Heldebeiiel, 
 A Certain Tract of Land Situate in Upper Salford Township in 
 the County of Philadelphia, Beginning at a large ^Marked 
 Hickory Tree, A Corner of David Young's Land; thence by the 
 same North East one hundred and forty-six Perches to a Post 
 ,ind North West seventy Perches to a markel Black Oak; 
 Thence by Land of Yost Cape, North East one hundred and 
 thirty-five Perches to a Post; Thence by Land of John Hum- 
 stead, South East one hundred and twenty-four Perches to a 
 Post; Thence by the Lands of Andrew Overpeck and Ulrich 
 Steffer, South West Two hundred and eighty-one Perches to a 
 post; thence by land of the said Ulrich Steffer, North West 
 fifty-four Perches to the place of beginning, Containing one 
 hundred and forty-five Acres and allowance of Six Acres p'r 
 Cent, for Roads, &c., As by the said Warrant and Survey re- 
 maining in the Surveyci- (Jeneral's Offlce. and from thence 
 certified into our Secretaries Office appear.-. AND 
 WHEREAS, the said Martin Hildebeitel died Intestate Leav- 
 ing Issue only three sons, namely, Jacob, Adam and John. AND 
 WHERE.\S. the said Jacob (by the name of Jacob Helden- 
 bidle) by Deed dated the 12th Day of October. 1739. did (for the 
 Consideration therein mentioned), remise, release and forever 
 Quit claim unto the said Adam and John (by the Names of 
 Adam Heldenbidle and John Heldenbidle) all and singular 
 the share. Part. Purpart & Dividend and all the Right. Title 
 and Interest which he. the said Jacob Heldenbidle. his Heirs. 
 Executors and admin'rs, then had or thereafter might or claim 
 in and to the Tenement, Goods. Chattel effects of the said 
 Martin Heldenbidle dece'd of what Nature. Kind or Quality 
 soever it be and wheresoever to be found within the Province 
 of Pennsylvania. As by the said Deed now produced, appears 
 NOW at the Instance and Request of the said Adam Helden- 
 bidle and John Heldenbidle that we would be pleased to grant 
 them a Confirmation of the same. KNOW YE that in Con- 
 sideration of the sum of Twenty-two pounds nine shillings and 
 six pence lawful Money of Pennsylvania to our use paid by the 
 said Adam Heldenbidle and John Heldenbidle (The Receipt 
 whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit and 
 forever discharge the said Adam Helden-bidle and John Hel- 
 denbidle, their Heirs and Assigns by these Presents* And of 
 the yearly Quit Rent hereinafter mentioned and reserved. WE 
 HAVE given, grantpd. released and confirmeil .and by these 
 
622 
 
 PIIOVIXCJAL COX'MISSIOX; 
 
 presents for us, our Heirs and successors, Do give, grant, re- 
 lease and confirm unto the said Adam Heldeubidle and John 
 Heldenbidle, their Heirs and Assigns the said one hundred and 
 forty-five Acres of Land as the same are now set forth, 
 bounded and limited as aforesaid, with all Mines, Minerals^ 
 Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps', Cripples! 
 Woods, Underwoods, Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, Water 
 Courses, Liberties, Profits, Commodities, Advantages, Heredita- 
 ments and Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto beioii^ing 
 or in anywise appertaining and Lying within the Bounds and 
 Limits aforesaid [Three full and Clear fifth Parts of all Royal 
 Mines free from all Deductions and Reprisals for Digging and 
 refining the same and also one-fifth part of the Ore of all other 
 Mines delivered at the Pits mouth only excepted and hereby 
 reserved]. And also free, Leave, Right and Liberty to and 
 for the said Adam Heldenbidle and John Heldenbidle, their 
 Heirs and Assigns to Hawk, hunt, fish and fowl in and upon 
 the hereby granted Land and Premises or upon anv part 
 thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said One hundred and 
 forty-five Acres of Land and Premises hereby granted (except 
 as before excepted) with their Appurtenances unto the said 
 Adam Heldenbidle and John Heldenbidle, their Heirs and As- 
 signs, To the only use and Behoof of the said Adam Helden- 
 bidle and John Heldenbidle, their Heirs and Assigns forever, 
 TO BE HOLDEX of us. our Heirs and Successors, Proprietaries 
 of Pennsylvania as of our Manor of Springetsbury in the 
 County of Philadelphia aforesaid in free and common Soccage 
 by Fealty only in Lieu of all other Services. YIELDING AND 
 PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors 
 at the City of Philadelphia iu the said County at or upon the 
 first day of March in every year from the first day of March 
 last One half penny Sterling for every Acre of the same or 
 Value thereof in Coin current according as the Exchange shall 
 then be between our said Province and the City of London to 
 such Person or Persons as shall from time to time be appointed 
 to receive the same, AND in case of Nonpayment thereof 
 within Ninety Days next after the same shall become due that 
 then it shall and may be lawful for us, our Heirs and Succes- 
 sors, our and their Receiver or Receivers into and upon the 
 hereby granted Land and Premises to Re-enter and the same 
 to hold and no.=;3es.s unfill the s-nwi Qui: rem a^nl all Arrears 
 thereof together with the Charges accruing by means of such 
 Nonpayment and Re-entry l)e fully paid and discharged. 
 WITNESS. JOHN PENN. Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 623 
 
 :he said Province, who by virtue of cerLain Powers and au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose (inter alia) Granted by the 
 said Proprietaries hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at Phila- 
 delphia, this twentieth day of June in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, the sixth year of 
 the Reign of King George the Third over Great Britain, &c., 
 and the Forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Govern- 
 ment. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 [Recorded the 6th August. 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO ULRICK FLICKINGER. 
 
 THOMAS PENN & RICHARD PENN, Esquires, True 
 and Absolute Proprietaries and Governors-in-Chief of the Pro- 
 vince of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle. Kent and 
 Sussex, upon Delaware. To all unto whom these Presents 
 shall come greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, in Consequence of the Application of Ulrick 
 Flickinger No. 476 the Thirteenth day of August, 1765. for 
 Forty Acres of Land in Whitehall Township in the County of 
 Northampton, a Survey hath been made of the Tract of Land 
 hereinafter mentioned and intended to be hereby granted, 
 AND WHEREAS in pursuance of a Warrant dated the 
 eleventh day of June requiring our Surveyor General to ac- 
 cept the said Survey into his Office and make return thereof 
 into our Secretary's Office in order for Confirmation to the 
 said Ulrick Flickinger on the Terms in the same Warrant 
 Mentioned he hath accordingly made return thereof, thereby 
 certifying the Description, bounds and Limits of the Land as 
 aforesaid surveyed to be as follows, viz: BBGINNTNG at a Post 
 in a Line of his other Land: thence by the same and vacant 
 Land. North thirty degrees. West Ninety-one Perches and 
 three-quarters of a Perch to a post: thence by vacant Land 
 south sixty degrees. West forty-one perches to a post. South 
 thirty. East eighty-three perches to a post and North seventy- 
 
624 PKOVI.N'CIAL COMMISSIOXS. 
 
 two Degrees, East forty-two perches to the place of beginning. 
 Containing Twenty-one Acres and sixteen perches with allow- 
 ance of six Acres p'r Cent, for Roads, &c., As i;i and by the 
 said Application, Warrant and Stirvey remaining in the Sur- 
 veyor General's Office, and from thence certified into our Sec- 
 retary's Office more fully appears, NOW at the Instance and 
 request of the said Ulrick Flickinger that we would be pleased 
 to grant him a Confirmation of the same. KNOW YE that in 
 Consideration of the sum of One pound one shilling Sterling 
 Money of Britain (in lawful money of Pennsylvania) to our use 
 paid by the said Ulrick Flickinger (the Receipt whereof we 
 hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit and forever dis- 
 charge the said Ulrick Flickinger, his Heirs and Assigns by 
 these Presents), And of the Yearly Quit rent hereinafter mea- 
 tioned and reserved. WE HAVE given, gi-anted. released and 
 confirmed and by these Presents for us, our Heirs.and Succes- 
 sors Do give, grant, release and confirm unto the said Ulrick 
 Flickinger, his Heirs and Assigns the said Twenty-one Acres 
 and sixteen Perches of Land as the same are now set forth, 
 bounded and limited as aforesaid. With all Mines, Minerals. 
 Quarries, Meadows, Alarshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, 
 Woods. Underwoods, Timber and Trees, Ways. Waters, Water 
 Courses, Liberties. Profits. Commodities, Advantages, Heredi- 
 taments and Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belongi.'ig 
 or in anywise appertaining and Lying within the Bounds ard 
 Limits aforesaid [Three full and clear fifth parts of all Royal 
 M'nes free from all Deductions and Reprisals for Digging ^nd 
 Refining the same, and also one-fifth part of the Ore of all 
 other Mines delivered at the Pits mouth only excepted and 
 hereby reserved], And also free. Leave, Right and Liberty to 
 and for the said Ulrick Flickinger, his Heirs and Assigns to 
 Hawk. hunt, fish and fowl in and upon the hereby granted 
 Land, and Premises, oi' upon any part thereof, TO 
 HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Twenty-one Acres and Sixteen 
 I'erches of Land and Premises hereby granted (except as be- 
 fore excepted) with their appurtenances unto the said Ulrick 
 Flickinger, his Heirs and Assigns, To the only use and Be- 
 hoof of the said Ulrick Flickinger, his Heirs and Assigns for- 
 ever. TO BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and Successors. Pr,v 
 prietaries of Pennsylvania as of our Manor of Fermor in the 
 County of Northampton aforesaid in free and common Soccage 
 by Fealty only in Lieu of all other services. YIELDING AND 
 PAYING therefore yearly to us. our Heirs and Successors at 
 the Town of Easton in the said County at or upon the first 
 dav of March from the first day of March last One Penny Ster- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 625 
 
 ling for every Acre of the same or Value thereof in Coin Cur- 
 rent accordir.g as the Exchange shall then be between our said 
 Province and the City of London to such Person or Persons as 
 shall from time to time be appointed to receive the same, AND 
 in case of Nonpayment thereof within ninety days next after 
 the same shall become due that then it shall and may be law- 
 ful for us our Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or 
 Receivers into and upon the hereby granted Land and 
 Premises to Re-enter and the same to hold and possess until 
 the said Quit Rent and all Arrears thereof. Together with the 
 charges accruing by means of such Nonpayment and Re-entry 
 be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS. .lOHN PENN, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who by virtue of certain Powers and au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose (inter alia) Granted by the 
 said Proprieraries hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at Phila- 
 delphia, this twentieth day of June in the year of our Lord 
 One thousand seven hundred and sixty-six the sixth year of 
 the Reign of King George the Third over Great Britain. &c., 
 and the Forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Govern- 
 ment. 
 
 ,TOHN PENN. [L. 3.] 
 
 [Recorded the 7th of August. 1766.1 
 
 PATENT TO PETER FEESER. 
 
 THOMAS PENN & RICHARD PENN, Esquires. True 
 and Absolute Proprietaries and Governors-in-Chief of the Pro- 
 vince of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 Sussex, upon Delaware. To all unto whom these Presents 
 shall come greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, in Pursuance of a Warrant dated the thirty-first 
 day of January. 1748-9, there was Surveyed the seventh day of 
 November One thousand seven hundred and sixty-one unto 
 Nicholas Feeser, A CERTAIN TRACT of Land situate in Co- 
 colico Township. Lancaster County. BEGINNING at a mnrlted 
 40-9-3d Ser. 
 
626 PP^OVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Spanish Oak, a Corner of Christopher Shoub's Land; Thence 
 by the same, North sevea degrees, East sixty-two perches to a 
 marked Black Oak and North twenty-five degrees. East 
 seventy-two perches to a marked white Oak; thence by Land 
 of Nicholas Shaffenberger, North Forty-four degrees. West 
 one hundred and eight Perches to a marked White Oak; 
 thence by Land of George Read, North sixty-two Degrees, West 
 fifiy-eight Perches and a half of a perch to a stone; thence 
 by Land of George Null, South twenty-five degrees. West one 
 hundred & twenty perches to a Marked Maple; thence by the 
 Church Land South Twenty-five degrees, East sixty-four 
 perches to a post; thence by Land of Philip Bethel, South sixtv 
 degrees. East one hundred & thirty perches to the place of be- 
 ginning. Containing one hundred and forty-three Acres and 
 thirty perches of Land & allowance of six p'r Cent, for Roads, 
 (tc. As in & by the said Warrant and Survey remaining in the 
 Surveyor General's Oflace, and from thence certified into the 
 Secretary's Office more fully appears, AND WHEREAS, the 
 said Nicholas Feeser by Deed dated the twenty-fifth day of 
 November one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two for the 
 Consideration therein mentioned did grant, bargain & sell the 
 said Tract of Land, together with the Appurtenances unto 
 Peter Feesor of the County aforesaid yeoman. To hold to hira, 
 his Heirs and Assigns forever. As by the same Deed now pro- 
 duced, appears NOW at the Instance and Request of the said 
 Peter Feeser. that we would be pleased to grant him a Con- 
 firmation of the same. KNOW YE that in Consideration of the 
 sura of Twenty-two Pounds three shillings and ten pence law- 
 ful Money of Pennsylvania to our use paid by the said Peter 
 Feeser (The Receipt whereof we hereby acknowlpdji und 
 thereof do acquit and forever discharge the said Peter Feeser, 
 his Heirs and Assigns by these Presents), And of the yearly 
 Quit rent hereinafter mentioned and reserved. WE HAVE 
 given, granted, released and confirmed and by these Presents 
 for us. our Heirs and Successors Do give, grant, release and 
 confirm unto the said Peter Feeser. his Heirs and Assigns the 
 said One hundred and forty-three Acres and thirty Perches of 
 Land as the same are now set forth, bounded and limited as 
 aforesaid. With all Mines. Minerals, Quarries Meadows. 
 Marshes, Savannahs. Swamps. Cripple.s. Woods. Underwoods. 
 Timber and Trees. Ways. Waters. Water courses, Liberties. 
 Profits, Commoditie.^. Advantages. Hereditaments and Appur- 
 tenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining and 
 lying within the Bounds and Limits aforesairi [Tnree full and 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSION'S. 627 
 
 clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines free from all Deductions 
 and Reprisals for digging and refining the same, and also one- 
 fif:h part of the Ore of all other Mines delivered at the Pits 
 mouth only excepted ^nd hereby reserved], And also free, 
 Leave, Right and Liberty to and for the said Peter Feeser, his 
 Heirs and Assigns to hawk, hunt, fish and fowl in and upoii 
 the hereby granted Land and Premises or upon any part 
 thereof, TO HAVE AN'D TO HOLD the said one hundred and 
 forty-three Acres and thirty perches of Land and Premises 
 hereby granted (except as before excepted) with their Appur- 
 tenances unto the said Peter Feeser, his Heirs and Assigns. 
 To the only use and Behoof of the said Peter Feeser, his Heirs 
 and Assigns forever, TO BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and 
 Successors. Proprietaries of Pennsylvania as of our Manor of 
 Conestogo in the County of Lancaster aforesaid in free and 
 common Soccage by Fealty only in Lieu of all other Services. 
 YIELDING AXD PAYING therefore yearly unto us our He-.rs 
 and Successors at the Town of Lancaster in the said County at 
 or upon the first day of March in every year from the first day 
 of March last one-half penny Sterling for every Acre of the 
 same or Value thereof in Coin Current according as the Ex- 
 change shall then be between our said Province and the City 
 of London to such Person or Persons as shall from time to time 
 be appointed to receive the same. And in Case of Nonpayment 
 thereof within ninety days next after the same shall become 
 due that then it shall and may be lawful for us our Heirs and 
 Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers intj and upon 
 the herf.by granted Land and Premises to Re-enter and the 
 same to hold and possess until the said Quit Rent and lH Ar- 
 rears thereof, together with the charges accruing by means of 
 such nonpayment and Re-entry be fully paid and discharged. 
 WITNESS. JOHN PENN, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who by virtue of certain Powers and au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose (inter alia) Granted by the 
 said Proprietaries hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Wovince to be hereunto affixed at Phila- 
 delphia, this nineteenth day of June in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred pi"' sixtv-.=iv. thp sixth year of 
 the Reign of King George the Third over Great Britain. &c.. 
 and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Govern- 
 ment. 
 
 .JOHN PENN. IL. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 7th of August. 1766.] 
 
628 PROVIN'CIAL COMMISSION; 
 
 DEED ENOCH STORY & WIFE TO RICH'D MERRIN. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE MADE the Tenth day of March in the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine, 
 BETWEEN Enoch Story of the City of Philadelphia in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Merchant and Mary, his Wife of 
 the one Part and Richard Merrin of the said City, Tobacconist 
 of the other Part, WITNESSETH that the said Enoch Story 
 and Mary, his Wife for and in Consideration of the sum of 
 Three hundred and thirty pounds lawful money of Pennsyl- 
 vania unto them well and truly paid by the said Richard Mer- 
 rin at and before the sealing and Delivery hereof. The Re- 
 ceipt whereof is hereby acknowledgea. HaVE and ei.her of 
 them HATH granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, re- 
 leased and confirmed, ANTD by these Presents DO and either 
 of them, DOTH grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release and 
 confirm unto the said Richard Merrin, his Heirs and Assigos 
 forever, A CERTAIN Messuage or Tenement and piece of 
 ground situate on the North side of Morris's Alley sometimes 
 called Gray'3 alley in the said City of Philadelphia, coatatnmg 
 in breadth on the said Alley fifteen feet and extending and 
 continuing that breadth Northward on parallel lines. Chirty- 
 four feet where it wideneth on the West side thereof to the 
 breadth of Thirty feet and continuing that breadth of Thirty 
 feet further Northward to the distance of twelve feet where it 
 wideneth on the West side thereof to the breadth of thirty-six 
 feet and continueth that breadth of Thirty-six feet further 
 Northward to the distance of Four feet. Bounded on the East 
 by the Messuage and ground, late of Robert Jordan, deceased 
 on the south by Morris's Alley aforesaid on the West, partly 
 by a four foot alley partly by ground, late of Joseph Bri:: 
 Krill and Sarah, his Wife, now of John Keegan and partly by 
 ground of George Gray, and on the North by the said George 
 Gray's ground. Togetiur with the free use and privilege -)t the 
 aforesaid four feet Alley and of Ingress, Egress and Regress 
 in. by and througa the same |The Souihermost part oi which 
 said described piece of ground is part of a certain Lot or piece 
 of ground which Anthony Morris by Indenture dated the first 
 day of March, in the year 169G. recorded at Philadelphia in 
 Book C 2 Vol. 3. pagp 149. &c.. granted unto one John Redman, 
 his Heirs and Assigns forever. PAYING unto the said Anthony 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 629 
 
 Morris, his Heirs and Assigns forever the 
 Patent book yearly Rent of Thirty shillings, &c., AND the 
 v'^'Va^"■. Northernmost part of which said described 
 do. oa. 521 piece of ground is part of another Lot or Fiece 
 
 do. pa. 647 Qj- ground which the said Anthony Morris by 
 
 Indenture dated the Twenty-first day of the Twelfth month, 
 1C9T acknowledged in open Court grained unto the said John 
 Redman, his Heirs & Assigns forever, UNDER the yearly rent 
 of six pence. &c., AND the said John Redman by Indenture 
 dated the seventh day of the first month 1700, Recorded in 
 Book C 2 Vol. 3. page 15 & Ca. granud i.io sa:d two lots o. 
 ground unto Margaret Cook, her Heirs and Assigns forever. 
 UNDER the Rents aforesaid, AND the said Margaret Cook by 
 Indenture dated the fifth day of the twelfth month 1702, ac- 
 knowledged in men Court and Ke-ord^d or intended tD be Re- 
 cored at Philaelphia aforesaid, granted the same two lots of 
 ground unto Joshua Carpenter then of the said City Brewer, 
 his Heirs and Assigns forever, UNDER the yearly Rents afore- 
 said 4ND the aforesaid Anthony Norris by Indenture dated 
 the fourth dav of November in the year 1717, Recorded in 
 Book F page 107, &c.. did grant, remise and release the afore- 
 said Two several yearly ground rents unto the said Joshua 
 Carpenter, his Heirs and Assigns forever by means whereof 
 the same Rents Leased and became extinct forever, and the 
 said Joshua Carpenter died seized thereof having ^^^\^y f'^ 
 Last Will and Testament in Writing duly executed bearin 
 date the twenty-seventh day of August, in the year 1-20^ de- 
 vi.. the ^ame to his Wife Elizaherh Carpentej:. her Hens 
 and Assigns forever, AND the said Elizabeth Carpenter by In- 
 denture dated the twenty-third day of August - Jhe ^.^^^ 
 1722. Recorded at Philadelphia in Book F. vol. 3. P^^^ ^01 f c., 
 for the Consideration therein mentioned, ■^^-"f ^^^^^f °^7. 
 said two Lots (inter alia) unto Charles Read and Samuel Cai 
 Tenter, their Heirs and Assigns forever UPON Trust as for am 
 con erning the same two lots To the use of Patience Llo> dfoi 
 Life and after her Decease to the use of Patience Sto > Ub 
 Grand daughter of the said Elizabeth Carpenter) hH- 
 ^na issi-ns forever, and the said Patipnce Llo^rt depaite* tnis 
 Li e'antthe s id Patience Story after intermarrying with one 
 W nam Inuis, also departed this life Intestate, Leaving s- 
 1 ,h,..o n.nch.ovc npmPlv. Marv Annis now the af oi p- 
 sald'^Wife of the said Enoch Story. Sarah Annis and Anne 
 f • WHFREUPON the aforesaid two Lots of ground with 
 ir^; MrssXes th?reo: Erected the Messuage hereby granted 
 
630 PROx'IN'ClAi. COMTvIISSIONS. 
 
 being the EastermosL descended unto and vested in the said 
 Three Daughters as Co-partners and Coheirs at Law, AND in 
 pursuance of the Laws of this Province and of two several 
 Orders of Orphan Court held at Philadelphia for the City and 
 County of Philadelphia, the one bearing date the fifth day of 
 June, in the year 1752, and the other bearing date the Eleventh 
 day of May. in the year 1753. Partition and Division was 
 made of the Pi-emises (inter alia) between the three Coheirs 
 aforesaid. Whereby the said Messuage and described piece of 
 Ground hereby granted with the Appurtenances were assigned, 
 allotted and delivered unto the said Mary, now the Wife of 
 the Said Enoch Story and her Heirs in Severalty], TOGETHER 
 also wita all and Singular the Pumps, Wells, Waters, Water- 
 courses, Ways. Passages, Lights, Easements, Rights, Liberties, 
 Priviledges, Buildings, Improvements, Hereditaments & Ap- 
 purtenances whatsoever unto the aforesaid Messuage and de- 
 scribed Lot or piece of Ground hereby granted, belonging or 
 in any wise appertaining and the Reversion and Reversions, 
 Remainder and Remainders, Rents. Issues and profits thereof, 
 And also all the Estate and Estates, Right. Title, Interest, Use, 
 possession. Property, Claim and Demand whatsoever of them 
 or either of them the said Enoch Story and Mary, his Wife in 
 Law or Equity or otherwise howsoever of into or out of all 
 and Singular the hereby granted premises. TO HAVE AND 
 TO HOLD the aforesaid Messuage described piece of Ground, 
 Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted. Bargained and 
 sold or mentioned or intended so to be with the Appurtenances 
 unto the said Richard Merrin, his Heirs and Assigns. To the 
 only proper use and Behoof of the said Richard Merrin, his 
 Heirs and Assigns forever, UNDER the proportionable part of 
 the yearly Quit rent and Quit rent if any as hereafter to grow 
 due and payable for the hereby granted Premises To the Chief 
 Lord or Lords of the Fee thereof, AND the siid Enoch Story 
 doth Covenant for himself and his Heirs and for the said 
 Mary, his Wife and for the 'Heirs of her, the said Mary, THAT 
 they the said Enoch Story and Mary, his Wife and his and her 
 Heirs, respectively, the aforesaid Messuage described piece of 
 Ground, Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or men- 
 tioned to be granted with the Appurtenances unto the said 
 Richard Merrin. his Heirs and Assigns against him the said 
 Enoch Story and Mary, his Wife and his and her Heirs, re- 
 spectively, and against all and every other Person and Persons 
 whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim by. from or under 
 him, her, them or any of them or by. from or under the above 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 631 
 
 mentioned Joshua Carpenter and Elizabeth Carpenter or either 
 of them shall and Will Warrant and forever defend by these 
 presents, AND the said Enoch Story for himself and for the 
 said Mary, his Wife and for his and her Heirs, Executors and 
 Administraiors doth Covenant, promise and grant to and 
 with the said Richard Merrin, his Heirs and Assigns 
 and every of them by these presents, THAT he, the said Enoch 
 Story and Mary, his Wife and the Heirs of her, the said Mary 
 and all and every other Person and Persons whatsoever law- 
 fully Claiming or that shall or may so have or Claim any Bs- 
 tate. Right, Title or Interest of, in or to the hereby granted 
 premises or any part or parcel thereof by, from or under him, 
 her, them or any of them or by, from or under the said Joshua 
 Carpenter or Elizabeth Carpenter or either of them shall and 
 will at any time or times hereinafter at and upon the reason- 
 able Request proper Costs and Charges in the Law of the said 
 Richard Merrin, his Heirs and Assigns, make. Execute and ac- 
 knowledge or cause so to be all and every such further and 
 other reasonable Act and Acts, deed or deeds, device or de- 
 vices in the Law whatsoever for the further and better As- 
 surance and Confirmation of the aforesaid Messuage described 
 piece of Ground. Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted 
 or mentioned to be granted with the Appurtenances unto tho 
 said Richard Merrin, his Heirs and Assigns, As by him or 
 them or by his or their Council learned in the law shall be 
 reasonably devised, advised or required. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said Parties to these presents 
 have interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto 
 dated the year first above written. 
 
 ENOCH STORY. [Seal.] 
 MARY STORY. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of us. 
 
 EDW. PEXINGTON, • 
 JNO. REILY. 
 
 THE Twelfth day of March in the year of our Lord 1759. be- 
 fore me. James Humphrey's Esq'r.. one of the Justices, &c.. 
 Came the above named Enoch Story and Mary, his Wife and 
 brought the above written Indenture which they acknowledged 
 to be their Deed and desired the same may be Recorded as 
 their Deed the said Mary thereunto voluntarily consenting. 
 She being o: full age. Secretly and Apart Examined and the 
 Contents of the said writing first made known unto her. 
 
*532 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIOXS. 
 
 WITNESS my Hand and Seal the day and yeaj- above 
 written. 
 
 JA'S HUMPHREYS. [Seal.] 
 Indorsed: 
 
 Received the day of the date of the within written Indenture 
 of the within named Richard Merrin the Sum of Three hun- 
 dred and Thirty Pounds It being the Consideration money 
 within mentioned. We say received by us. 
 
 ENOCH STORY. [Seal.] 
 MARY STORY. [Seal.] 
 Witness Present. E;l\v\l Penington, Jno. Keily. 
 
 [Recorded the 8th of August, 1766.] 
 
 DEED EDWARD PEXIXGTON & WIFE TO RICH'D 
 MERRIN. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE MADE the twenty-second day of Feb- 
 ruary in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty-three, BETWEEN Edward Pennington of the City of 
 Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Merchant, and 
 Sarah, his Wife of the one part and Richard Merrin of the said 
 City, Tobacconist of the other part. WITNESSETH that the 
 said Edward Pennington and Sarali. his Wife for and in Con- 
 sideration of the Sum of Five hundred and eighty-five pounds 
 lawful Money of Pennsylvania unto them well and truly paid 
 by the said Richard Merrin, at and before the Sealing and De- 
 livery hereof. The Receipt whereof they the said Edward 
 Pennington and Sarah, his Wife do hereby acknowledge and 
 thereof do acquit and forever discharge the said Richard Mer- 
 rin, his Heirs and Assigns and every of them by these presents 
 have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, released and 
 confirmed. And by these presents, DO grant. Bargain. Sell, 
 Alien, enfeoff, role^.^^ .^"-cl ccDfirm unrc tie s;iid Richard Mer- 
 rin. his Heirs and Assigns. A CERTAIN Messuage or Tene- 
 ment and Lot or Piece of Ground Situate on the West Side of 
 Front Street in the said City of Philadelphia, Containing in 
 Breadth on the said Street Fourteen feet and an half and in 
 length or Depth forty-eight feet. BOUNDED Northward with 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 633 
 
 the house and Ground formerly of Joseph Knight, Late in the 
 Positiiion of Rooert Coiicn. E.iscward wi:h I'ron: Street afore- 
 said, Southward with a Certain Alley or Passage and West- 
 ward with Ground formerly of Griffith Jones fit is the same 
 Messuage and Lot or piece of Ground which the aforesaid 
 Richard Merrin and Mary, his Wife by Indenture dated the 
 twelfth day of ^Nlarch, in the year one thousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-nine, Recorded at Philadelphia in Book H, Vol. 10, 
 page 352, &;c., for the Consideration therein mentioned, DID 
 grant, bargain, sell, release and confirm unto the said Edward 
 Penington, his Heirs and Assigns forever], TOGETHER also 
 with all and Singular the Ways, Alleys, Passages. Waters, 
 Water Courses, Lights, Easements, Rights, Liberties, privi- 
 leges. Kitchens. Buildings. ImDrovements. Heredicaments and 
 Appurtenances whatsoever unto the aforesaid Messuage and 
 described Lot or piece of ground belonging or in anywise ap- 
 pertaining and the Reversion and Reversions, Remainder and 
 Remainders. Rents, Issues and Profits thereof. And also all 
 the Estate. Right. Title, Interest, Use, Possession, property. 
 Claim and Demand whatsoever of him, the said Edward Pen- 
 ington and Sarah, his Wife, either in Law or Equity or otherwise 
 howsoever of, in, to or out of all and Singular the premises. 
 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid Messuage, described 
 Lot or piece of Ground Hereditaments and Premises hereby 
 granted, bargained and sold or mentioned or intended so to 
 be with the Appurtenances unto the said Richard Merrin, his 
 Heirs and Assigns. TO the only proper use. Benefit and Be- 
 hoof of him the said Richard Merrin, his Heirs and Assigns 
 forever. UNDER AND SUBJECT to a certain yearly Rent of 
 Fifty Shillings Silver Money of Pennsylvania, &c., forever is- 
 suing out of and Chargeable on the aforesaid described piece 
 of ground hereby granted, AND the said Edward Penington 
 doth Covenant for him and his Heirs, That he and his Heirs, 
 the aforesaid Messuage described Lot of Ground, Heredita- 
 ments and Premises hereby granted or mentioned to be 
 granted with the appurtenances unto the said Richard Merrin, 
 his Heirs and Assigns AGAINST him the said Edward Pen- 
 nington and his Heirs and against the said Sarah, his Wife 
 and against all and every other Person and Persons whatso- 
 ever lawfully claiming or to claim by. from or under him. her. 
 them or any of them shall and will WARRANT and forever 
 Defend by these Presents. And the said Edward Penington for 
 himself. Heirs. Executors and Administrators doth covenant, 
 promise and grant to and with the said Richard Merrin, hi:; 
 
634 PROVI^•CIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Heirs and Assigns by these Presents. That he, the said Ed- 
 ward Penington and his Heirs and the said Sarah, his Wife 
 and all and every oiher Person and Persons whatsoever law- 
 fully claiming or that shall or may so have or claim any Es- 
 tate, Right, Title or Interest of in or to the hereby granted 
 Premises or any part or parcel thereof by. from or under him. 
 her, them or any of them shall and will at any time or times 
 hereafter at or upon the reasonable Request proper Costs and 
 charges in the Law of the said Richard Merrln, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, make, execute and acknowledge or cause so to be all 
 and every such further and reasonable Act and Acts. Deed or 
 Deeds, Device or Devices in the Law whatsoever for the 
 further and better assurance and Confirmation of the afore- 
 said Messuage described piece of ground. Hereditaments and 
 premises hereby granted or mentioned to be granted with the 
 Appurtenances unto the said Richard Merrin, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, As by him or them or by his or their Council learned 
 in the Law shall be reasonably devised, advised or required. 
 IX WITNESS whereof the said parties to these presents have 
 interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto Dated the 
 day and year first above written. 
 
 EDW'D PE'XIXGTON. [Seal.] 
 SARAH PEXIXGTOX. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 THOS. WHARTOX. Junior. 
 ROGER BOWMAX. 
 
 The Twenty-sixth day of February, in the year of our Lord. 
 1763, BETORE ME Samuel Shoemaker, Esq'r., one of the 
 Justices, &c., came the above named Edward Penington and 
 Sarah, his Wife and acknowledged the above written Indenture 
 to be their Act and Deed and desired the same may be re- 
 corded as their Deed the said Sarah thereunto voluntarily con- 
 senting, she being of full Age. Secretly and apnrt Examined and 
 the Contents of the said writing first made known unto her. 
 WITXESS my Hand and Seal the day and year above written. 
 
 S'L SHOEMAKER. [Seal.] 
 
 RECEIVED the day of the Date of the within written In- 
 denture of the within named Richard Merrin the Sum of Five 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 635 
 
 hundred and eighty-five Pounds it being the Consideration 
 Money within mentioned. I say received by me. 
 
 EDWD PEXIXGTOX. 
 
 Witness present: 
 
 THO'3 WH.\KTOX, Junior, 
 
 ROGER BOWMAN. 
 
 [Recorded the Sth August, 1766.] 
 
 DEED EDW'D SHIPPEX. ESQ'R & WIFE TO WM. SHUTE. 
 
 THIS IXDLXTL'RE MADE the Eighteenth day of June, in 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 three. BETWEEN Edward Shippen of the Borough of Lan- 
 caster, in the County of Lancaster and Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania. Esq'r, and Mary, his Wife of the one Part and Wiiliam 
 Shute of the City of Philadelphia in the said Province, Tallow 
 Chandler of the other part. WHEREAS, in and by certain In- 
 dentures of Lease and Release bearing date, respectiv-oly, the 
 Xineteen^h and Twentieth days of March in the year One 
 thousand seven hundred and thirty-eight, made or mentionod 
 to be made between William Allen of the City Df Philadel- 
 phi-". afores.iid. Esq'r. and Margaret, his Wife, of t.ie one part 
 and the said Edward Shippen by the name of Edwar.l Shippen 
 of the said City Merchant of the other part, reciting as therein 
 is recited and for the Consideration therein mentioicl. Tney 
 the said wniliam Allen and Margaret, his W^ife did gi'ant, re- 
 lease and confirm unto the said Edward Shippen, his Heirs and 
 Assigns A CERTAIX LOT of ground situate on Delaware s'ae 
 between Pine Street and Cedar Street in the said City, Con- 
 taining in Breadth on Second and Third Streets one hundred 
 and two fee: and in Length four hundred and ninety-five toot 
 bv Metes a7d Bounds in the same Indenture specifi.^d, TO- 
 GETHER with the Appurtenances, TO HOLD to him -he said 
 Edward Shippen. his Heirs and Assigns forever. As m and by 
 the said recited Indenture the Release recorded at Philadel- 
 phia in Book G Vol. 11. page 600. &c.. Relation being thereun.o 
 
636 PROVIXCJ,-\L COMMISSIONS. 
 
 had more fully and at large appears. NOW THIS INDEN- 
 TURE AVITNESSETH that the said Edward Shippen and 
 Mary, his Wife, for and in Consideration of the Sum of Four 
 hundred Pounds lawful Money of Pennsylvania unto them 
 well and truly paid by the said William Shute at and before 
 the Sealing and delivery hereof. The Receipt whereof they 
 the said Edward Shippen and Mary, his Wife do hereby ac- 
 knowlerge and thereof do acquit and forever discharge the 
 said William Shute, his Heirs & Assigns and every of them 
 by these Presents, Have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, en- 
 feoffed, released and Confirmed and by these Presents Do 
 grant, bargain. Sell, alien, enfeoffed, release and confirm unto 
 the said William Shute, his Heirs and Assigns, A CERTAIN 
 piece of ground (part of the aforesaid described Lot, granted 
 by the said recited Indenture of Lease and Release) Situate, 
 lying and being on the South side of Lombard Street between 
 the Second and Third Street from Delaware in the said City 
 of Philadelphia, Containing in Length East and West on said 
 Lombard Street Eighty foot and in Breadth North and South 
 Seventy-seven feet, BOUNDED on the East by ground of John 
 Heselins on the South by the Proprietaries ground on the West 
 by ground of James Armitage, And on the North by Lombard 
 Street aforesaid. TOGETHER also with all and Singular the 
 Streets. Ways. Waters. Water Courses. Alleys, Passages, 
 Rights, Liberties, Privileges. Hereditaments and Appurte- 
 nances whatsoever unto the aforesaid last described piece of 
 ground belonging or in anywise appertaining. And the Rever- 
 sions. Remainders. Rents. Issues and Profits thereof, And also 
 all the Estate. Righ:. Title. Interest, Use. possession. Property, 
 Claim and Demand whatsoever of him the said Edward Ship- 
 pen and Mary, his Wife either in Law or Equity or otherwise 
 howsoever of in. to or out of the aforesaid last described piece 
 of ground hereby granted with the Appurtenances, TO HAVE 
 AND TO HOLD the aforesaid last described piece of ground. 
 Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted, bargained and 
 sold or mentioned or intended so to be with the Appurtenances 
 unto the said William Shute. his Heirs and Assigns. To the 
 only proper use. Benefit and Behoof of him. the said W^illiam 
 Shute. his Heirs and Assigns forever. UNDER the proportion- 
 able part of the yearly Quit rent hereafter accruing for the 
 hereby granted Premises, To the Chief Lord or Lords of the 
 Fee thereof, and the said Edward Shippen doth Covenant for 
 him and his Heirs to and with the said W^illiam Shute. his 
 Heirs and Assigns by these Presents. That he. the said Ed- 
 
PROVIN-CIAL COMMISSIONS. 6o7 
 
 ward Shippen and his Heirs the aforesaid last described piece 
 of ground Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted, bar- 
 gained and sold or mentioned or intended so to be with the 
 Appurtenances unto the said William Shute, his Heirs and As- 
 signs against him, the said Edward Shippen and his Heirs and 
 against the said Mary, his Wife and against all and every other 
 Person or Persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim 
 by. from or under him, her, them or any of them shall and 
 will WARRANT and forever DEFEND by these Presents, And 
 the said Edward Shippen for himself, his Heirs, Executors and 
 Administrators doth Covenant, Promise and grant to and with 
 the said William Shute, his Heirs and Assigns by these 
 Presents, That he the said Edward Shippen and his Heirs and 
 the said Mary, his Wife and all and every other Person and 
 Persons whomsoever having or lawfully claiming or that shall 
 or may so have or Claim any Estate. Right, Title or Interest 
 of. in or to the hereby granted Premises or any Part or Parcel 
 thereof by, from or under him, her, them or any of them shall 
 and will at any lime or times hereafter at and upon the 
 reasonable request proper Costs and Charges in the Law of 
 the said William Shute, his Heirs or Assigns, make, execute 
 and acknowledge or cause so to be all and every such further 
 and other reasonable Act and Acts, Deei and Deeds device or 
 device? in the Law whatsoever for the further and better As- 
 surance and confirmation of the aforesaid last described piece 
 of ground. Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted, bar- 
 gained and sold or mentioned or intended fo to le with the Ap- 
 purtenances unto the said William Shute. his Heirs and As- 
 •signs. As by him or them or by his or their Council learned 
 in the Law shall be reasonably devised, advised or required. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said parties to these presents have 
 interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto Dated the 
 day and year first above written. 
 
 EDW'D SHIPPEN. [Seal.! 
 MARY SHIPPEN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 JOSEPH ROSE, 
 JOSEPH SHIPPEN. Jr. 
 Pennsylvania ss: 
 
 On the twenty-second day of May. Anno Domini 1766, before 
 William Coleman. Esquire, one of the Justices of the Supreme 
 Court personally appeared Joseph Shippen. Jr.. of the City of 
 Philadelphia and made Oath on the Holy Evangelists of Al- 
 
63S PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 mighty God that he saw the within named Edward Shippen 
 and Mary, his Wife, Sip:n. Seal and deliver the within written 
 Indenture as their Act and Deed for the use t?ierein mentioned. 
 And this Deponent saith that he together with Joseph Rose 
 were subscribing Witnesses to the same, And that the words 
 Joseph Rose and Joseph Shippen, Jun'r, so subscribed there- 
 unto are of their own proper handwriting. 
 WITNESS my Hand and Seal the day and year aforesaid. 
 
 WM. COLEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 RECEIVED the day of the Date of the within written In- 
 denture of the wlLliin named William Shute the Sum of Four 
 hundred Pounds it being the Consideration Money within men- 
 tioned. I say received by me. 
 
 EDW'D SHIPPEN. 
 Witnesses present: 
 
 JOSEPH ROSE, 
 JOSEPH SHIPPEN, Jr. 
 
 [Recorded the 9th of August, 17G6.J 
 
 DEED AB'M MASON & WIFE TO THO'S PATTERSON. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE MADE the first day of September in the 
 year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Sixty-five, 
 BETWEEN Abraham Mason of the District of Souihwark in 
 the County of Philadelphia in the Province of Pennsylvania, 
 Sailmaker and Catherine, his Wife of the one part and Thomas 
 Patterson of the same place Merchant of the other part. 
 WHEREAS, in and by a certain Indenture dated the fifteenth 
 day of November in the year of our Lord, 1750. made between 
 Edward Dowers of the City of Philadelphia Merchant and 
 Elizabeth, his Wife of the one part and the said Abraham 
 Mason of the other part reciting as is therein recited. And for 
 the Consideration therein mentioned. They the said Edward 
 Dowers and Elizabeth, his Wife did grant and Confirm unto 
 the said Abraham Mason and to his Heirs avid .\ssigns. A Cer- 
 
PRuVlXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 639 
 
 tain Messuage or Tenement and Kitchen and Lot of ground 
 situate near the Soutii Side of the said City, BEGINNING Two 
 hundred and Twenty feet from second Street. Continued on the 
 Souih side ol a New Street opened by David Chambers called 
 Plumb Street and running from thence along the said Street, 
 Westerly Seventy feet and holds the same Breadth to the Rear 
 being Ninety fee: more or less Bounded on the North by the 
 said Plumb Street on the south by Brockdens Land and on the 
 East and West by the said David Chambers Land [It heing the 
 same ground which the said David Chambers by Indenture 
 dated the 2Sth Day of January, 1745, granted unto Benjamin 
 Snowden in Fee under the yearly Rent of Ninety-three English 
 Shillings and four pence, &c., And the said Benjamin Snowden 
 after erecting tiie said Messuage and Kitchen. DIED Seized of 
 the Premises as in his Estate aforesaid, HAVING first made 
 his last \V;H and Tesiamen: in Writng bearing da^e the sev- 
 enth day of .inly. 174S, and therein devised one full and equal 
 Moiety thereof unto his Parents, John Snowden and Ruth, his 
 Wife in P'ee and the other Moiety thereof, he devised unto his 
 Brothers. Jedidiah Snowden and Isaac Snowden in fee 
 and the said John Snowden and Ruth, his wife, Jedidiah 
 Snowden and Isaac Snowden by Indenture dated the twenty- 
 s;cond day of September, 174i;, granted the said Mes- 
 suage or Tenement Kitchen and Lot o: ground unto 
 one Andrew Doz in Fee under the Yearly Rent aforesaid, And 
 Edith Chambers. Wife of the said David Chambers by Deed 
 Poll dated the Thirteenth day of December, 174S, indorsed on 
 the said first recited Indenture did release all her Estate, 
 Right. Title and Interest unto the Premises unto the said 
 Andrew Doz who by Indenture dated the seventeenth day of 
 December, 1748, granted the said Messuage, Tenement. Kitchen 
 and Lot of Ground unto the said Edward Dowers], with the 
 Appurtenances to hold to him, the said Abraham Mason, his 
 Heirs and Assigns forever. Subject to the payment of the 
 aforesaid yearlv Rent or Sum of Nine;y-th"ee English Silver 
 Shillings and four pence, &c., as the same should therefore 
 grow due, (tc, as in and by the said recited Indenture, rela- 
 tion thereunto being had more at large appears. NOW this 
 Indenture Witnesseth that the said Abraham Mason and 
 Catherine, his Wife for and in Consideration of the sum of 
 Four hundre.l pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania to theai in 
 hand well and truly paid by the said Thomas Patterson at and 
 before Ensealing and delivery hereof. The Receipt of which 
 they do hereby acknowledge. And thereof and of every part 
 and Parcel thereof do forever Exonerate. Acquit and discharge 
 
640 PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 the said Thomas Patterson, his Heirs and Assigns by these 
 Presents. Have granted. Bargained, Sold. Aliened, Enfeoffed 
 and Confirmed, And by these Presents do Grant, Bargain, Sell, 
 AliFn, Enfeoff and Confirm unto the said Tnomas Patter- 
 son, his Heirs and Assign's, All that the aforesaid Messuage or 
 Tenement and described Lot or piece of ground situate near 
 the South side of the said City as the same is herein before se: 
 forth, Butted, Bounded, being and Described, TOGETHER also 
 with all and Singular the Streets, Ways. Waters, Water 
 Courses, Lights, Easements, Rights. Liberties, Privileges, Im- 
 provements, Hereditamenrs and Appurtenances whatsoever 
 thereuntj belonging or in anywise Appertaining, and the Re- 
 versions, Remainders, Rents, issues & ProfRts thereof, and also 
 all the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, use, Possession, Property, 
 Claim and Demand whatsoever of them, the said Abraham 
 Mason and Catherine, his Wife. Either in Law. Equity or 
 otherwise howsoever of, in to or out of all and Singular the 
 Premises. Together wi:h all deeds and Writings now in Posses- 
 sion of the said Abraham Mason and Catherine. his Wife, touch- 
 ing cr Concerning the same, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said 
 Messuage or Tenement. Kitchen, Lot of Ground, Hereditaments 
 and Premises hereby granted or mentioned so to be with the 
 Appurtenances unto the said Thomas Patterson, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, To the only proper use and Behoof of the said Thomas 
 Patterson, his Heirs and Assigns forever under tfie propor- 
 tionable part of the yearly Quit rent hereafter accruing to the 
 Chief Lord or Lords of the Fee thereof. AND SUBJECT to the 
 said yearly Rent or Sum of ninety-three English Shillings and 
 four pence as the same shall hereafter grow due and payable 
 to the said David Chambers, his Heirs and Assigns, and the 
 said Abraham Mason for himself, his Heirs. Executors and 
 Administrators doth Covenant, promise and Grant to and with 
 the said Thomas Patterson, his Heirs and Assigns by these 
 presents. THAT he the said Thomas Patterson, his Heirs and 
 Assigns (paying the Rent aforesaid) shall or lawfully may 
 from time to time and at all times hereafter forever freely, 
 peaceably and Quietly have, hold and enjoy •.ne said Messuage, 
 Tenement, Kitchen, Lot or Ground, Hereditaments and 
 premises hereby granted and received and take the Rents, Is- 
 sues and Profits thereof without the Lett, Suit, troi'ble or 
 Molestation of him the said Abraham Mason, his Heirs or As- 
 signs or of the said Catherire. his Wife or of any other Person 
 or Persons whatsoever lawfully Claiming or to Claim by, from 
 or under him, her, them or any of them or by or with his. her, 
 
PROVIXCIAL CUMMISSIOXS. 641 
 
 their or any of their Act, Means, Consent, Privity or Pro^.ure- 
 ment. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said parties to these presents have 
 interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto Dated the 
 day and year first above written. 
 
 ABR'M MASON. [Seal.] 
 
 her 
 CATHERIXI-: < MASON. | Seal.] 
 mark. 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 MARGARET RAWLINS. 
 JON 'A ROBESON. 
 
 THE Sixteenth day of September in the year of our Lord, 
 1765. Before me. James Humphreys. Esq'r. one oi his Majestie.^ 
 Justices, &.C., Came the within named Abraham Mason and 
 Catherine, his Wife and Acknowledged the within written In- 
 denture to be their Act and Deed and Desire the same may be 
 Recorded as their Act and Deed the said Catherine voluntarily 
 thereunto Consenting, She being of full age privately and 
 apart examined and tne Contents first made known unio lier. 
 
 WITNESS my Hand and Seal the day and year abovesaid. 
 
 JAMES HUMPHREYS. [Seal.] 
 
 •RECEIVED the day of the Date of the within written In- 
 denture of the within named Thomas Patterson the Sum of 
 Four hundred pounds it being the Consideration money within 
 mentioned. Received P"r me. 
 
 ABR'M MAS:)X. 
 Witnes.s Present: 
 
 MARG'T RAWLINS, 
 JON'A ROBESON. 
 [Recorded the 9th of August. 1766.] 
 
 DEED LYDIA McCALL AND REDM'D CONY'NGHAM TO 
 JNO. ^L\CK. 
 
 THIS IXDENTl'RE ^L\DE the thirtieth day of October in 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sisty- 
 41-9-3d Ser. 
 
642 PROVINCIAL CUMMISSIONS. 
 
 five, BETWEEN Lydia McCall of the City of Philadelphia, 
 Widow and Redmond Conyngham of the said City, Merchant 
 (Surviving Executors of the last Will and Testament of George 
 McCall, deceased, wno was the son of George McCall of the 
 said City, Merchant, deceased), of the one part and John Mack 
 of Douglass Township, in the County of Pniladelphia yeoman 
 of the other part, WHEREAS the said George McCall the son 
 deceased, by Virtue of some good Conveyance or Conveyances, 
 Assurance oy Assurances in tne Law duly had and executed, 
 became in his Life time lawfully seized in his Demesne in fee 
 among other Lands of, in and to a certain piece or Tract of 
 Land situate in Douglass Township aforesaid (being part of the 
 Mancr of Douglass, BECilNNING ai a Bl;.ck Oak. a Corner of 
 Adam Schneider Land; thence by the same North forty de- 
 grees. East one hundred and one Perches &. a half to a Stone; 
 thence by Land of Andrew Hoffman South fifty degrees. East 
 Eight perches to a Stone Nortn forty degrees. East ninety-three 
 perches to a Stone; tnenee by Land of Michael Moll. Peter Moy 
 and Burghard Hoffman, South fifty degrees, East one hundred 
 and forty-two perches to a Stone, a Corner of Andrew Elliot's 
 Land; thence by the same and by Land of John Shell and 
 Abraham Sahler, South forty degrees, Wesi one hundred and 
 ninety-four perches & a half to a Stone, a Corner of Daniel 
 Negers Land; thence by the same. North fifty degrees, West 
 one hundred and fifty perches to the place of Beginning, Con- 
 taining one hundred and seventy-seven Acres and one hundred 
 and ten perches of Land and being so thereof Se:Z':^d died but 
 before he died made and Published his Last Will and Testa- 
 ment in Writing, bearing date the nineteenth day of July, in 
 the year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundred and fifty- 
 four and thereon did Will in manner following, viz: And in 
 order the better to enable them (his Creditors) to discharge the 
 same (his Debts). I do hereby give unto them and the Sur- 
 vivors and Survivor of them full and absolute power, to sell 
 and dispose of all and every part of my Estate both Real and 
 Personal together with all the Lands I May be possessed of at 
 the time of my decease with full power to bargain and grant 
 sure Conveyances to the Purchasers for the Same, AND of his 
 Slid Will did appoint his Brother Samuel McCall Sen'r. his 
 Brothn- Samuel McCall, Jun'r. his Wife. Lydia McCall. hi.-< 
 Friend William Plumstead and Redmond Conyngham Execu- 
 tor.s (and the said Samuel McCall. Sen'r. Samuel McCall. Jui/r. 
 and William Plumstead are since also deceased, as by the said 
 las: recited last Will and Testament duly proven and re- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 643 
 
 maining in the Reg't Gen's Office at Philadelphia. Relation 
 being thereunto had may, more at large appear. NOW THIS 
 INDENTURE WITNESSETH that the said Lydia McCall and 
 Redmond Conygnham, For and in Consideration of the Sum of 
 Three iuuidred and fifty-five pound 7-G lawfu'. money of Penn- 
 sylvania unto them in hand paid by the said John Mack at and 
 before the Sealing and delivery. The Receipt whereof is 
 hereby acknowledged and thereof do acquit and forever dis- 
 charge the said John Mack, his Heirs and assigns by these 
 presents have granted, bargained, sold, released and confirmed 
 and by these presents DO grant, bargain, sell, release and con- 
 firm unto the said John Mack and to his Heirs and Assigns. All 
 that the above described piece or Tract of Land situate in 
 Douglass Township aforesaid and Containing one hundred & 
 seventy-seven Acres & one hundred and ten perches as afore- 
 said, Together also with all and Singular the Buildings. Im- 
 provements, Ways, Woods, Waters, Water Courses, Rights, 
 Liberties, Privileges. Hereditaments and Appurtenances Avhat- 
 soever unto the said Tract belonging or in anywise appertain- 
 ing and the Reversions and Remainders, Rents. Issues & 
 Profits thereof. And all the Estate. Right, Interest property 
 Claim and Demand whatsoever of them the said Lydia Mc- 
 Call & Redmond Conjngham or either of them of, in and to the 
 same. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Piece or Tract of 
 Land, Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or men- 
 tioned to be granted with the Appurtenances unto the said 
 John Mack, his Heirs and Assigns, To the only proper use and 
 Behoof of the said John Mack, his Heirs and Assigns forever. 
 UNDER the yearly Quit rent hereafter accruing for the hereby 
 granted or mentioned to be granted premises to the Chief Lord 
 or Lords of the Fee thereof, AND the said Lydia McCall and 
 Redmond Conyngham for themselves, their Heirs. Executors 
 and Administrators do covenant, promise a. id grant to and 
 with the John Mack, his Heirs and Assigns by these presents 
 that they the Lydia McCall & Redmond Conyngham or either 
 of them have not heretofore done or Committed or Willingly 
 or Wittingly suffered to be done or committed any .Act. Matter. 
 Cause or thing whatsoe^-er whereby the Premises hereby 
 granted or mentioned to l)o granted with the Appurtenances 
 or any part or parcel thereof are. is or shall or may be im- 
 peached, charged or incumbred in Title. Charge or Estate or 
 otherwise howsoever. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said parries to these presents have 
 
644 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto Dated the 
 
 day and year first above written. 
 
 LYDIA McCALL. [Seal.] 
 
 REDM'D CONTNGHAM. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 JOHN :\IAX\VELL XESBITT, 
 ROBERT GLEN. 
 
 The twenty-eighth day of November, A'o Dom'i 17o5. Be- 
 fore me William Coleman, Esq'r, one of the Majesty's Justices 
 Of the Peace, &c., Came the above named Lydia McCall and 
 Redmond Conyngham and acknowledged the above written In- 
 denture to be their Act and Deed and desired the same to be 
 recorded as such. 
 
 WITNESS my Hand and Seal the day and year abovesaid. 
 
 WM. COLEMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 Received the Day of the Date of the within written Inden- 
 ture of the. within named John Mack, the Sum of Three hun- 
 dred and fifty pounds. Seven Shillings & 6d lawful Money of 
 Pennsylvania, it being the Consideration money within men- 
 tioned. I say rec"d 
 
 LYDLA. McCALL. 
 Witnesses present at Signing: 
 
 JO. PEMBERTOX, 
 DAVID SHUTZ. 
 [Recorded the 11th of August, 1766.] 
 
 DEED THO'S BROOKS & WIPE & JOS. DRINKER & WIFE 
 TO JACOB SHOEMAKER. 
 
 THIS LXDEXTl'RE TRIPARTITE MADE the tenth day of 
 July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 
 Sixty-Six, Between Thomas Brooks of the City of Philadel- 
 phia in the Province of Pennsylvania, Bricklayer and Martha, 
 his Wife of the first part, Joseph Drinker of the said City, 
 Baker and Hannah, his Wife of the second part, and Jacob 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 645 
 
 Shoemaker the Elder of the said Shopkeeper of the third 
 part, WHEREAS, William Penn Proprietor of this Province 
 by his Patent did grant and convey unto John Kingsman in 
 Fee Simple. A CERTAIN Lot (of which the her^Mnai'ter granted 
 Lot is part), subject to a Quit rent of Two English Silver Shil- 
 lings payable on the first day of the first month in every year 
 as by the said Patent signed by James Claypole and Robert 
 Turner, Commissioners of Property on the first day of the 
 tenth month, 1GS4, and Recorded in Patent Book A fol. 83, 
 more at large appears, AND WHEREAS, the said John Kings- 
 man by his Deed bearing date the twentyeth day of the fifth 
 Month, Anno Dom'o 16S5, did grant and convey the said Lot 
 unto Mary Blunston in Fee Simple, subject to the said Quit 
 rent as by the said Deed on record at Philadelphia in Book E, 
 vol. 5, page 98, more fully appears, AND WHEREAS, the said 
 Mary Blunston by the name of Mary Otter by her Letter of 
 Attorney bearing date the tenth day of April, Anno Dom'o 
 1711, Did Authorize and impower Samuel Carpenter, Anthony 
 Morris, John Jones and Joseph Fisher whom in the Beginning 
 of the said Letter of Attorney she made her Joint and several 
 Attorney and Attorneys for the Consideration of twelve pounds 
 Sterling to Convey the same Lot to William Coleman of Phila- 
 delphia, Carpenter in Fee, as by the said Letter of Attorney on 
 Record at Philadelphia in Book D 3, vol. 5, page 4, more at 
 Large appears. AND WHEREAS the said Samuel Carpenter 
 and Anthony Morris by virtue of the said Power of Attorney 
 and in the name of the said Mary Otter by their Deed bearing 
 date the fifth day of the tenth Month Anno Dom'i 1711, Did 
 upon Receipt of the said Twelve pounds Sterling, Grant and 
 Convey the said Lot of Ground unto the said Deed on Record 
 at Philadelphia in the Rolls Office in Book E 7, vol. S, page 
 105, &c., more fully may appear, and WHEREAS, the said Wil- 
 liam Coleman and Rebecca, his Wile by their Deed bearing 
 date the tenth day of March in the year of our Lord 1728, did 
 grant and convey the said Lot of Ground unto Thomas Hart of 
 the City of Philadelphia. Bricklayer in Fee Simple, as by the 
 said Deed on Record at Philadelphia in Book I, vol. 1. page 
 393, &c.. may more fully appear. AND WHEREAS, the said 
 Thomas Hart being seized of among other things the said Lot 
 with two messuages thereon erected by his Last Will and 
 Testament thereon erected by his Last W^ill and Testament in 
 W^riting duly executed did devise all the Rest and Residue of 
 his Reall and Personal Estate to his W^fe and his Children, 
 Thomas. Samuel. Martha, the W^ife of the said Thomas Brooks, 
 
646 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Mary, Sarah, Hannah, Margaret, Jane and Susanna equally to 
 be divided among them or the Survivor or Survivors of them 
 in Fee Simple, As by the said Will dated the thirty-first day 
 of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred 
 and forty-Nine. Registered at Philadelphia more at larg& ap- 
 pears, AND WHEiREAS, by Virtue of a Writ of Partition Is- 
 sued out or" the Court of Common Pleas of the County of 
 Philadelphia at the Suit of Thomas Hart returnable to De- 
 cember Term in the year o: our Lord 1764, and equal Division 
 was made in due form of Law of the real Estate so as afore- 
 said Devised among the Surviving Devisees and the Messuage 
 and Lot hereinafter described and granted being part of the 
 said Devised real Estate was by Moieties and in Severalty As- 
 signed and delivered to the said Thomas Brooks and Martha 
 his Wife in Right of the said Martha in Fee Simple and to 
 said Joseph Drinker and Hannah, his Wife in Right of the 
 said Hannah in Fee Simple (the said Martha and Hannah be- 
 ing two of the Devisees aforesaid), as by the return of the 
 Partition by the Sheriff and Jury remaining among the 
 Records of the Court of Common Pleas at Philadelphia of De- 
 cember Term in the year of our Lord 1764. more at large ap- 
 pears. NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that the said 
 Thomas Brooks and Martha, his Wife and the said Joseph 
 Drinker and Hannah, his Wife, severally and respectively and 
 according to their Several and respective Rights for and in 
 Consideration of the Sum of Five hundred and fifty pounds 
 Lawful mo.".ey of Pennsylvania to the said Thomas Brooks and 
 Martha, his Wife and of the further Sum of Five Hundred and 
 Fifty pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania aforesaid to the 
 said Joseph Drinker and Hannah, his Wife well and truly 
 paid by the said Jacob Shoemaker at and before the Sealing 
 and Delivery hereof the Receipt whereof they do respectively 
 acknowledge and thereof do respectively acquit and discharge 
 the said Jacob Shoemaker, his Heirs and Assigns for Ever. 
 HAVE granted, bargained, sold, Aliened. Enfoeffed. Released 
 and Confirmed and by these presents respectively DO grant, 
 bargain and sell, alien, enfoeff, release and confirm imto the 
 said Jacob Shoemaker, his Heirs and Assigns forever. ALL 
 THAT Messuage and Lot or piece of ground Situate and being 
 on the West side of Second Street in the City of Philadelphia, 
 containing in Breadth on tne said Street twenty-one feet, six 
 Inches and an half of an Inch including a three foot Alley and 
 the half of the Partition Wall between the said Messuage and 
 the adjoining Messuage to the Southward and continuing- the 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 647 
 
 same breadih Westward forty-eight feet three narrowing ou 
 the South side to nineteen feet eight inches and continuing 
 that breadth further Westward one hundred and seven feet, 
 then widening on the South side to twenty feet and continuing 
 that breadth thirty feet to the end of the said Lot. the whole 
 depth being one hundred and Eighty-five feet upon a strait 
 line bounded on the North l)y John Lodowick, Sprogells Lot, on 
 the We=t bv B.ivntons Ground, on the South by a Lo: of Sarah 
 Han and on r:ie Eisc by the said Second Street. AND also all 
 the Houses, Buildings, Stables, Gardens, Yards, Easements, 
 Ways Paths. Passages, Fences. Mounds and all other Proftits. 
 Coinmodities, Emoluments, Hereditaments and Appurtenances 
 whatsoever to the said Messuage and Lot hereby granted, be- 
 longing or in anvwise appertaining, AND also all the Estate, 
 Righ'^itle, Interest, Property. Claim and Demand whatso- 
 ever of them, the said Thomas Brooks and Martha, his Wife, 
 and of the said Joseph Drinker and Hannah, his WHfe, respec- 
 tively, their respective Heirs and Assigns, of. in and to he 
 ame and every part thereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the 
 said Messuage and Lot or piece of Ground. Hereditaments and 
 Premises hereby granted with the Appurtenances and every 
 part thereof unto the said Jacob Shoemaker, ^^^^ ^eirs and As- 
 signs TO the only proper use and Behoof of the said Jacob 
 Shoemaker, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. Subject as to the 
 said Three foot Alley to the Use and passage of the Tenants 
 and occupiers of the said Southward Contiguous Messuage and 
 Lot according to the before recited Return of Partition, AND 
 UNDER and Subject to a proportionable part of the proprie- 
 tarv Quitrents hereafter to become due and Payable, And the 
 said Thomas Brooks and Joseph Drinker for themselves sever- 
 a IV and respectively and not jointly, nor one for the other o 
 them nor one for the Act, Neglect or Default of the othe ot 
 h m anl for their several and respective Heirs. Executors 
 anr^dministrators do- covenant, promise, grant and agree to 
 With the said Jacob Shoemaker, his Heirs a^d Assigns and 
 everv of thorn in manner following, that is to sa>. That the . 
 the said Thomas Brooks and Martha, his Wife, and the said 
 e h Dr^ ker and Hannah, his Wife. & the —1 He- and 
 Lgns of the said Thomas Brooks ^ ^^^^'^^^^^^ . tth , 
 .onh Drinker. & Hannah, his Wife, and all and ^^^^^ °^re 
 
 SH..T.rr:;,r.;.:»:r.r;.:;;.".:: 
 
648 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 said Jacob Shoemaker, his Heirs and Assigns, make, do, ac- 
 knowledge, levy, suffer, perfect and execute or cause so to be 
 unto the said Jacob Shoemaker, his Heirs and Assigns, all 
 and every such further and other lawful Act and Acts, Devices, 
 Conveyances and Assurances in the Law whatsoever for the 
 better Conveying and Assuring of the said hereby granted 
 Premises with the Appurtenances unto the said Jacob Shoe- 
 maker, his Heirs and Assigns as by the said Jacob Shoemaker, 
 his Heirs or Assigns, or his or their Council, learned in the 
 law, shall he reasonably devised, advised and required. AND 
 FURTHER, That they, the said Thomas Brooks and Martha, 
 his "Wife, and the said Joseph Drinker and Hannah, his Wife, 
 their several Heirs and Assigns, the said hereby above granted 
 Premises with the appurtenances unto the said Jacob Shoe- 
 maker, his Heirs and Assigns, against them, the said Thomas 
 Brooks and Martha, his Wife, and Joseph Drinker, and Han- 
 nah, his Wife, their Heirs and Assigns, and against the said 
 Mary Otter, her Heirs and Assigns, and against all and every 
 other Person and Persons whatsoever lawfully Claiming or to 
 Claim any Estate, Right, Title or Interest in or to the said 
 hereby granted Premises, or any Part thereof, by, from or 
 under the said Grantors or the said Mary Otter or any or 
 either of them, their or either of their Heirs and Assigns, 
 shall and will WARRANT and for ever defend by these 
 presents. 
 
 l.V WITNES.> whPi-fof. :ho siid Partie* :o rhe?-'> presenfs 
 have interchangeably set their hands and Seals hereunto the 
 day and year first above written. 
 
 THOS. BROOKS. [Seal.] 
 MARTHA BROOKS. [Seal.] 
 JOSEPH DRINKER. [Seal.] 
 HANNAH DRINKER. [Seal.] 
 
 Se.iled and Delivered in the presence of us. 
 
 SAMT. HOWELL. 
 NICHOLAS WALN. 
 
 THE Tenth day of July, in the year of our Lord 17G6, before 
 one Isaac Jones, Esq'r. one of the Justices of the County of 
 Philadelphia. Came the above named Thomas Brooks and Mar- 
 tha, his Wife, and the above named Joseph Drinker and Han- 
 nah, his Wife, and acknowledged the above written Indenture 
 to be their respective Aoi and Deed and desired th^ same i •. 
 such may be recorded the said Martha and Hannah, being of 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 649 
 
 full Age. Separately and apart from their said Husbands and 
 one another examined freely and voluntarily without the Con- 
 straint of their said Husbands thereunto, Consenting the Con- 
 tents of the said Indenture being first made known unto them. 
 IN WITNESS whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and 
 Seal the day and year aforesaid. 
 
 ISAAC JONES. [Seal.] 
 
 Received the day of the date of the within written Indenture 
 of the above named Jacob Shoemalter, the Sum of Five hun- 
 dred and fifty pounds, being the full Consideration IMoney 
 
 above meniionecl to be paid to us, P'r 
 
 THO'S BROOIvS. 
 MARTHA BROOKS. 
 
 Received the day of the date of the above written Indenture 
 of the above named Jacob Shoemalcer the above Sum of Five 
 hundred and fifty pounds, being the full Consideration money 
 
 above mentioned :o be paid to us, P'r 
 
 JOSEPH DIUNKER. 
 HANNAH DRINKER. 
 
 Witnes^-e.-; to sisnin? of :he two Rccoip:.<. 
 
 SAMUEL HOWELL, 
 NICHOLAS WALN. 
 
 [Recorded the 12th of August, 1766.] 
 
 RELEASE JNO. LOCKE & UX. TO LAWRENCE ANDERSON. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE. MADE the seventh day of November, 
 in the venr of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and thirty 
 five BETWEEN John Locke, of the City of Philadelphia, La- 
 bourer, and Elizabeth, his Wife, of the one part, and Lawrence 
 Anderson, of the said City. Mariner, of the other part, WIT- 
 NESSETH that the said John Locke and Elizabeth, his Wife, 
 for and in Consideration of the sum of one hundred and eighty 
 pounds, lawful money, to them paid by the said Lawrenc- 
 Anderson. HAVE granted, bargained, sold, released and con- 
 firmed \nd bv these Pr-sents Do grant, b.irgain. sell, relea?^ 
 and Confirm unto the said Lawrence Anderson (In his actual 
 seizen now being by Virtue oi a Bargain and S.ile by then. 
 
650 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 made unto him for the term of one year by Indenture of the 
 day next before the day of the date hereof between the same 
 parties as these presents), And to his Heirs and Assigns, A 
 CERTAIN Messuage or Tenement and Lot or piece of ground 
 thereunto belonging situate in the said City, Containing in 
 Breadth twenty foot and in length as far back from Walnut 
 Street as to the lot formerly John Dsleval.s. which he purchased 
 of Anthony Morris and John Otter, which twenty foot of 
 ground. BEGINNING thirty foot distant from the West cor- 
 ner of John Fellowes lot, Thence extending Westward toward 
 Second Street twenty foot, bounded Southward with W'alnut 
 Street, Westward with Daniel Radley's Lot, Northward with 
 the said Lot late of John Delavills, now Doctor Lloyd Zach- 
 aries, and Eastward with a Vacancy or the Thirty foot afore- 
 said [Part of Griffith Jones Delaware Front Street Lot upon 
 Walnut Street, Patented to him in Fee by the late Proprietary. 
 William Penn, deceased, by Patent of the 13th of April, 1684, 
 Recorded in Patent Book A, Page 37, And the said Griffith 
 Jones, by Indenture of the twenty fourth June. 1691, granted 
 the twenty foot aforesaid unto Thomas Griffith, of the said 
 City, Cordwainer in Fee, Paying unto the said Griffith Jones, 
 his Heirs and Assigns, yearly for ever, the sum of two pound 
 lawful silver money of the said Province for the time being, 
 Beginning the first years payment the twenty fourth day of 
 June, 1690. with a clause of distress and Re-entry for the Non- 
 payment]. TOGETHER also with all and Singular the Lights, 
 Easements, Rights. Liberties, Privileges, Improvements. Her- 
 editaments and Appurtenances whatsoever unto the said Mes- 
 f-!!a?e and Lot hereby granted belonging and the Reversions 
 and RcniP^inders thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said 
 Messuage, Lot & Premises hereby granted and released or 
 mentioned so to be with the Appurtenances unto the said Law- 
 rence Ander?oii and ;vs Heirs To the Use and Behoof of him, 
 the said Lawrence Anderson, his Heirs and Assigns for ever, 
 UNDER the said yearly rent or Sum of two pounds, as here- 
 after accruing, unto the said Griffith Jones, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, And the said John Locke, for himself, his Heirs. 
 Executors and Administrators, and for every of them, doth 
 Covenant, promise and grant to and with the said Lawrence 
 Anderson, his Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents, that he 
 the said Lawrence Anderson, his Heirs and Assigns, paying the 
 said yearly Rent of two pounds, as hereafter accruing, for the 
 hrrebv si-anrr^r! Promises. sh.^Il or lawfully m^y from time to 
 time and at all times for ever hereafter peaceably and quietly 
 have hold and enjoy the said Messuage, Lot and premises 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 651 
 
 hereby granted or mentioned to be granted with the Appurce- 
 nances without the Lawful Let Suit, Trouble or Interruption 
 of him. the said John Lock, his Heirs or Assigns, or of or by 
 any other Person or Persons lawfully Claiming or to Claim by, 
 from or under him or them or by. from or under the said 
 Griffith Jones or the said Thomas Griffith, deceased. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof, the said Parlies to ihese presents 
 have interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto, 
 Dated the day and year first above written. 
 
 his mark of seal 
 JOHN L LOCK, 
 ELIZABETH C. LOCK. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us by Jno. Lock, 
 
 C. BRO::'KDEN, 
 JO'N Dl'NCAN. 
 
 Sealed and delivered by s'd Elizabeth in presence of Henry 
 Norwood. 
 
 The twenty fourth day of Octobei, 17G5, Before me, Tho's 
 Willing, Esq'r. one of the Justices of the Peace, &ca., came 
 Charles Brockden, Esq'r. M'r of the Rolls of the Province of 
 Pennsy!vani:i K- Recorder of Deeds far ihe Ciry and County of 
 Philadelphia, and upon hi.s Solemn Affirmation, according to 
 Law. did declare and say that he was personally present and 
 did see the within named John Lock Seal, and as his Act and 
 Deed, deliver the within written Indenture, and that the name 
 C. Brockden. thereunto subscribed as a Witness of the Sealing 
 and Delivery thereof by the said John Lock is of his, this 
 Affirmants own proper Handwriting. In Testimony whereof, 
 I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the day and year ahove 
 
 written. 
 
 THO'S WILLING. [Scal.l 
 
 Indorsed^Received the day of the date of th^ within written 
 Indenture of the within named Lawrence Anderson, the Sum 
 of one hundred and eighty pounds, being the Consideration 
 money within mentioned p'r us. 
 
 JOHN L LOCK. 
 
 hpr 
 ELIZABETH C LOCK. 
 Witness present at signing. iurl; 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. 
 JNO. DUNCAN. 
 [Recorded the 13th August. 1766.] 
 
652 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 DEED JNO. ORESSON & OTHERS TO JOS'A CRESSON. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, MADE the Eleventh day of the Sixth 
 Month, called June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
 hundred and sixty-six, BETWEEN John Cresson White smith, 
 Isaac Lobdele, Carpenter, and Joshua Emlen, Tanner, all of 
 the City of Philadelphia, Trustees named in the last Will and 
 Testament of Solomon Cresson, late of the said City, Turner, 
 deceased, of the one part, and Joshua Cresson, of the said City 
 of Philadelphia, Carpenter, of the other Part. WHEREAS, the 
 said Solomon Cresson in his life time, by force and Virtue of 
 Sundry good Conveyances and Assurances in the Law, became 
 seized of and in the Messuage and Lot of Ground herein after 
 described — in his Demesne as of fee, and so thereof being law- 
 fully seized, died, having first made his last Will in Writing, 
 bearing date ye 29th of July, 174G, and thereby among other 
 things dr>vised in the following manner, To Wit: And I do 
 give and devise to my s'd son, John Cresson, my son in Law, 
 Isaac Lobdele, and my friend, Joshua Emleen, of the City of 
 Philadelphia, Tanner, my vacant or unbuilt ground Northward 
 of my Fourth Street Messuages or Tenements in the said City, 
 together with the Appurtenances, To hold to them, the s'd 
 John Cresson, Isaac Lobdele & Joshua Emlen, and their Heirs 
 and Assigns for ever upon special Trust and Confidence that 
 they, the said John, Isaac and Joshua, the Survivors or Sur- 
 vivor of them, or the Heirs of the Survivor of them, shall 
 grant, bargain, sell and Convey the same unbuilt ground in 
 the whole or in parcells unto any Person or Persons whatso- 
 ever, their Heirs and Assigns for ever, reserving the best 
 price or Consideration in Ground Rent or Ground Rents that 
 can reasonably be gotten for the same, with usual Covenants 
 and Clauses for payment thereof, and upon this further Trust 
 and Confidence and to the intent and purpose that they, the 
 s'd John, Isaac and Joshua, the Survivors or Survivor of them, 
 or the Heirs of the Survivor of them, shall settle and convey 
 the same Ground Rent or Ground Rents in such sort ma.mer 
 and form as that my Grand Children (The Children of my 
 Sons James and John and of my Daughter Rebecca, whether 
 born or hereafter to be begotten or Born, their Heirs and As- 
 signs, shall hold and Enjoy the same Rents to them, the said 
 Gran.l Children, their Heirs and Assigns, for ever, part and 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 653 
 
 share alike, Provided always, ihat if any of tuem. die said 
 Grand Children, shall dye under age and without issue, the 
 deceased's part shall go to the Survivors or Survivor of them, 
 who shall live to Age or have lawful issue. And I do will and 
 direct that settlement shall be made accordingly, AND as for 
 and concerning all the rest and Residue of my Messuages, 
 Lots of Ground and Hereditaments situate in the said City, 
 with the Appurtenances. I do hereby give and devise the same 
 to my s'd sou, John Cresson, Son in Law Isaac Lobdale, Isf d 
 Joshua Emlen, and their Heirs for ever upon special Trust and 
 Confidence that they the same Trustees, the Survivors or Sur- 
 vivor of them or the Heirs of the Survivor of them, shall settle 
 and Convey the same Messuages. Lots of Ground and Heredit- 
 aments in such sort, manner and Form as that my Grand 
 Children (by the s'd James, John and Rebecca), whether al- 
 ready born or hereafter to be born, their Heirs and Assigns, 
 shall hold and enjoy the same ^Messuages, Lotts and Heredita- 
 ments to them, the said Grand Children, their Heirs and As- 
 signs, for ever part and share alike. Provided always, that if 
 any of them, the s'd Grind Children. s'n.iU Dye under as:e 
 and without Issue, the deceased's part shall go to the Survivors 
 or Survivor of them, who shall live to age or have lawful Issue, 
 And I do will and direct that settlement shall be made accord- 
 ingly, and further the said Testator did Subject (inter alia) 
 the profits of the said Messuage. &ca., to the payment of an 
 Annuity of Fifteen pounds per Annum to his daughter Rachel 
 for life as by the s'd Will registered at Philadelphia the 12tli 
 day of November, 1746, more at large appears. AND 
 WHEREAS, the said Rachel is now deceased, and the afores'd 
 James (his son) is also deceased, leaving Children Caleb and 
 Joshua (party to this Indenture), who are of the age 
 of twenty-one years and upward, and the aforesaid John 
 Cresson also having Issue, two sons, now of lawful age. and the 
 aforesaid Rebecca hath likewise Issue, four Children, all under 
 age, And whereas the Trustees aforesaid being mindful of the 
 Trust reposed in them and desirous of fulfilling the same, and 
 apprehending there is no probability of further Issue by the 
 said John or the said Rebecca, nevertheless there being a 
 possibility of the same, it is conceived expedient by the said 
 Trustees to settle and convey CONDITIONALLY such Parts of 
 the Estate (so devised as aforesaid to them in Trust) as hath 
 been allotted to those Grand Children who are now of Lawful 
 Age. Subject to the Contingent share of any Child or Children 
 which may hereafter happen to be born of the afores'd John 
 or Rebecca, And whereas, by the Advice of Council, learned 
 
654 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIOXS. 
 
 in the Law, and with the Assistance of three Indifferent Judi- 
 cious Men, To wit, Thomas Say, Samuel Lewis and David 
 Evans, the s'd Trustees have valued and appraised the s'd Es- 
 tate, real and personal, so as aforesaid devised to them in 
 Trust, and have divided the same into eight equal parts or 
 shares, that being the number of Grand Children intituled to 
 distributive and proportionable parts of the s'd Estate as they 
 arrive at the Age of Twenty one years, by Virtue of the afore- 
 said Will, and after the division made as aforesaid, each Grand 
 Child drew nis particular Share or Lot: and tne Messuage and 
 Lot of Ground herein after Described and Conveyed, Valued 
 at Two hundred and Seventeen pounds seven Shillings and 
 three pence, which, together with Two hundred and Eighty 
 two pounds thirteen Shillings and two pence, to be paid by the 
 s'd Trustees, falling to the aforesaid Joshua Cresson, is his full 
 equal share and Purpart of. in and to the Estate so as aforesaid 
 devised in Trust. 
 
 NOW. THIS IN'DEXTURE witnesseth. that the said Trus- 
 tees, John Cresson. Isaac Lobdall and Joshua Emlen, for and 
 in Consideration of the Sum of Five Shillings, to them paid by 
 the said Joshua Cresson at and before the Sealing and Delivery 
 hereof. The Receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge, and 
 in performance and Execution of the Trust reposed in them, 
 have granted, bargained. Sold, Released and Confirme>l. and 
 by these presents do grant, bargain. Sell, Release and confirm 
 unto the s'd Joshua Cresson. his Heirs and Assigns for ever, 
 A Certain Messuage and Lott of Ground. Situate in the City of 
 Philadelphia, on the North side of Chestnut Street, bounded 
 Southward with the said Chestnut Street. Westward with John 
 Cresson's Ground. Northward with Ground helonging to Solo- 
 mon Cresson's Estate, and Eastward with overplus Ground, 
 belonging, as we Suppose, to the Proprietarys. Containing in 
 Front on 'Chestnut Street aforesaid. Sixteen Foot ten Inches, 
 and in length or Depth Seventy one Foot Eight Inches, be the 
 same more or less together, with all the Buildings and Im- 
 provements thereon erected and all the Ways, Alleys, Waters, 
 Passages. Liberties. Rights, Privileges. Easements and Appur-" 
 tenances unto the said Messuage and Lott belonging or in any 
 wise appertaining. To have and to hold the sail Messuage and 
 Lott of Ground, Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or 
 mentioned so to be. with the Appurtenances, unto the s'd 
 Joshua Cresson. his Heirs and Assigns. To thp only proper 
 use and Behoof of the said Joshua Cresson, his Heirs and As- 
 signs for ever, under a proportionable part of the Proprietary 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. G53 
 
 Quit rents hereafter accruing: for the hereby granted Premises. 
 PROVIDED always, NEVERTHELESS, and the Estate hereby 
 granted to the said Joshua Cresson is upon this Special Con- 
 diton, that if at any Time or Times hereafter any Child or 
 Children lawfully to be born of the said John Cresson, or of the 
 aforesaid Rebecca, and who according to the intent and mean- 
 ing of the Testator, by his Will as before recited, shall be en- 
 titled to any Share or proportion of the Estate, so as aforesaid 
 devised in Trust, that then and in such Case it shall and may 
 be lawful to and for the said John Cresson. Isaac Lobdell and 
 Joshua Emlen and the Survivors and Survivor of them and the 
 Heirs of Such Survivor from Time to time as need shall re- 
 quire, into the above Lott of Grund and premises to enter, anl 
 upon such Entry the s'd Trustees or the Survivors or Survivor 
 of them, or the Heirs of Such Survivor, shall be and hereby 
 declared to be seized in their Antient Estate of such Purpart, 
 share or proportion as shall in Law or Equity belong to such 
 Child or Children, which may hereafter happen to be born, 
 according to the Trust aforesaid, such part and Share to be 
 estimated upon the value of the said Lott as at first appraised, 
 and the aforesaid Sum of Two hundred and eighty two pounds 
 thirteen Shillings and two pence, and the Interest annually 
 accruing thereon, together with the yearly Ren; hereafter 
 Received for the aforesaid Tenement and Lot of ground, the 
 whole of the said Purpart so to be estimated to be charged on 
 the Lot of (Jround and Premises hereby granted. BUT, 
 NEVERTHELESS, if no such Child or Children shall hereafter 
 be born, then the Estate of the said Joshua Cresson, in the 
 Messuage and Lott of Ground aforesaid, with the Appurte- 
 nances, shall and is hereby declared to be absolu'e and inde- 
 feasible, AND the said Joshua Cresson. for himself, his Heirs, 
 Executors and Administrators, doth Covenant, prDrai.^e, grant 
 and agree to and with the said John Cresson. Isaac Lobdell 
 and Joshua Emlen and the Survivors and Survivor of them, 
 and the Heirs of such Survivor, that he. his Heirs and As- 
 signs, shall and will permit and Suffer the said Trustees or the 
 Survivors or Survivor of them, or the Heirs of Such Survivor, 
 from time to time, as Occasion shall require, to enter in and 
 upon the aforesaid Messuage. Lott of Ground and Premises 
 hereby granted, according to the true intent and meaning or 
 the proviso and Condition without the Moles>ati5n. Let or 
 Hindrance of the s'd Joshua Cresson. his Heirs and Assigns, 
 \nd also that the said Joshua Cresson. his Heirs. Executors 
 and Administrators, in Case the Lott of Ground before men- 
 
6J6 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 tioned and the Improvements thereon be not sufficient to an- 
 swer his proportion of the Share or Shares of such Child or 
 Children which may hereafter be born, then that he will re- 
 fund and pay back to the said Trustees, or the Survivors or 
 Survivor of them, or the Heirs of Such Survivor, such a pro- 
 portion or part of the money so as aforesaid to be paid to him 
 as shall belong to such Child or Children when thereunto rea- 
 sonably required. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof, the said Parties t?, these Presents 
 have interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto, 
 Dated the Day and year first above written. 
 
 JOHN CRESSON. [Seal.] 
 ISAAC UOBDELL. [Seal.] 
 JOSHUA EMLEN. [Seal.] 
 JOSHUA CRESSON. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered In the presence of us, 
 
 JEREMIAH CRESSON. 
 JAMES CRESSON. 
 
 THE fifth day of August, before me, James Humphreys, 
 Esq'r, one of the Justices, &ca.. Came the above named John 
 Cresson, Isaac Lobdell, Joshua Emlen and Joshua Cresson, and 
 acknowledged the above Written Indenture to be their Act 
 and Deed and Desired the same might be recorded as their 
 Deed. 
 
 Witness my Hand and Seal, 
 
 JA'S HUMPHREYS. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 14th of August, 1766.] 
 
 LEASE W'M PENN TO FRANC'S SMITH. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, made the Nineth day of September, 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred and Eighty 
 and one and in the three and thirtieth year of the Reign of 
 King Charles the Second over England. &ca. BETW'EEN" Wil- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 657 
 
 liam Penn, of Worminghurst, in the County of Sussex, Esq'r, 
 of the one part, and Francis Smith, of great Ilford.'in the 
 County of Essex, Yeoman, of the other part. WITNESSETH 
 that the said William Penn, for and in Consideration of the 
 Sum of five Shillings of lawful money of Eagl.i.T 1. to him 
 in hand paid, by the said Francis Smith, the Receipt whereof 
 he doth hereby aclcuowledge, HATH bargained and sold and 
 by these presents doth bargain and sell unto the said Francis 
 Smith the full and Just proportion and quantity of five thou- 
 sand Acres of Land (every acre to be admeasured and com- 
 puted according to the Dimensions of Acres mentioned and 
 appointed in and by the Statute made in the Three and thir- 
 tieth ye.ir of the Rt ign of King E,I>v.u\l the firs;), .^iuiite lying 
 and being within the Province of Pennsylvania, the said five 
 thousand Acres to be allotted and sett out in such places or 
 parts of the said Province and in such manner and at such 
 time or times as by Certain Concessions or Constitution bear- 
 ing date the Eleventh day of July last past before these pres- 
 ents. And signed, sealed and Executed by and between the 
 said William Penn, on the one part, and the said Francis 
 Smith, and the other purchasers of Lands within the said 
 Province, of the other part, at the time of the sealing and 
 executing of these Presents, are agreed, lymited and appointed, 
 or hereafter to be signed, sealed and executed by and between 
 the same parties, shall be agreed, lymited and appointed, to- 
 gether with the Rents and Profits of the said Five thousand 
 Acres, and every part and parcell thereof. TO HAVE AND TO 
 HOLD the said Five thousand Acres herein mentioned and In- 
 tended to be bargained and sold with their and every of their 
 Appurtenances unto the said Francis Smith, his Executors and 
 Assigns, from the day next before the day of the date hereof 
 for and during and unto the full end and term of one whole 
 year from thence next ensuing and fully to bee Compleate 
 and ended, YIELDING AND PAYING therefore for and during 
 the said Term unto the said William Penn and his Heirs the 
 Rent of one pepper Corn onely at or upon the last day of the 
 said Term, If the same be lawfully demanded, To the intent 
 that by Virtue of these Presents and of the statute for trans- 
 ferring uses into possession the said Francis Smith may bee 
 In actual possesion of all and singular the premises and bee 
 enabled to accept of a grant, release, Confirmation and Con- 
 veyance thereof, and of the Reversion and Inheritance thereof, 
 and of every part and parcell thereof to him and his Heirs. 
 IN WITNESS whereof, the said Parties to these presents 
 
 42-9~3d Ser. 
 
658 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 have to these present Indentures interchangeably set their 
 Hands and seals, Dated the day and year first above written. 
 
 WM. PENN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of 
 
 HERB'T SPRIN'GETT, 
 ISAAC SWINTON, 
 THO'S COX. 
 
 [Recorded the 14th Aug'., 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO JAMES WILSON. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex, 
 ou Delaware, To all unto whom these Presents shall come send 
 Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, in pursuance of a Warrant dated the twenty 
 eighth day of September, one thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty five, there was surveyed unto James Willson a Certain 
 Tract of Lacd situate in Hanover Township, in the County of 
 Lancaster, Beginning at a Marked white Oak, thence by the 
 Widow Barnets Land North sixty six degrees. East one hun- 
 dred and seventy two Perches to a marked white Oak, thence 
 by William Skyles Land North twenty seven degrees, East 
 eighty nine Perches to an Elm Tree, thence by Richard Craw- 
 fords Land, North nineteen degrees, West one hundred and 
 thirty eight Perches to a marked Hickory, thence by Samuel 
 Brown's Land, North eighty two degrees, West twenty seven 
 Perches to a marked White Oak, and thence by the said James 
 Willsons other Land, South fourteen degrees. East Two hun- 
 dred and twenty four Perches to the place of Beginning. Con- 
 taining Two hundred and sixty eight Acres and three quarters. 
 And allowance of six Acres p'r Cent for Roads, &ca., as in and 
 by the s'd Warrant and Survey remaining in the Surveyor 
 Generals Ofiice and from thence certified into our Secretaries 
 Office more fully appears. NOW, at the Instance and request 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 659 
 
 of the said James Willson that we would be pleased to grauL 
 him a Confirmation of the same, KNOW YE that in Considera- 
 tion of the Sum of Forty two pounds, lawful money of Penn- 
 sylvania, to our use paid, by the said James Willson, the Re- 
 ceipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge, and thereof do acquit 
 and for ever discharge the said James Willson, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, by these presents. And of the yearly Quit rent herein 
 after mentioned and reserved, WE HAVE given, granted, re- 
 leased and confirmed, and by these Presents for us, our Heirs 
 and Successors, Do give, grant, release and confirm unto the 
 said James Willson, his Heirs and Assigns, the said Two hun- 
 dred and Sixty eigh; Acres and ihi't'e quarters ot aa acre o! 
 Land as the same are now- set forth, bounded and limited as 
 aforesaid, with all mines, Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, 
 Marshes, Savannahs. Swamps, Criples, Woods. Underwoods, 
 Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Libertys, 
 Profits, Commodities, Advantages, Hereditaments and Appur- 
 tenances whatsoever thereunto belonging, or in any wise ap- 
 pertaining and lying within the bounds and Limits aforesaid. 
 [Three full and Clear fifth Parts of all Royal Mines, free from 
 dU Deductions and r-'pri.^-ils ur ilisj.siim and retininii ;.ip sani >. 
 and also one fifth part of the Ore of all other Mines delivered 
 at the Pits Mouth only excepted and hereby reserved.] And 
 also free Leave. Right and Liberty to and for the said James 
 Willson. his Heirs and Assigns, to Hawk, Hunt, fish and fowl 
 in and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises, or upon 
 any part thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Two hun- 
 dred and Sixty eight Acres and three quarters of an Acre of 
 Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before excepted) 
 with their Appurtenances unto the said James Willson, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, To the only use and Behoof of the said 
 James Willson, his Heirs and Assigns, forever, TO BE 
 HOLDEN for us, our Heirs and Sucessors, Proprietaries of 
 Pennsylvania as of our Manor of Conestogo, in the County 
 of Lancaster, aforesaid, in free and common Soccage by Fealty 
 only, in Lieu of all other Services, YIELDING AND PAYING 
 therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors, at the 
 Town of Lancaster, in the said County, at or upon the first 
 day of March, in every year, from the first day of March last 
 past. One half penny Sterling for every Acre of the same or 
 value thereof in Coin Current according as the Exchange shall 
 then be between our said Province and the City of London 
 to such person or persons as shall from time to time b^^ 
 appointed to receive the same. And in Case of nonpayment 
 
660 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 thereof, within Ninety Days next after the same shall become 
 due, that then it shall and may be lawful for us, our Heirs 
 and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers, into 
 and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to Re-enter, 
 and the same to hold and possess untill the said Quit Rent 
 and all Arrears thereof, together with the Charges accruing 
 by means of such Nonpayment and Re-entry be fully paid and 
 discharged. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esquire. Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who by Virtue of certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose inter alia granted by the 
 said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at Phila- 
 delphia this sixteenth day of August in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty six, the sixth year of 
 the Reign of King George the third over Great Britain, &ca., 
 and the Forty-eighth Year of the said Proprietaries Govern- 
 ment. 
 
 [Recorded the 16th day of August, 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO JOHN WIGGOXS. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex, 
 upon Delaware. To all unto whom these Presents shall come, 
 Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, in the pursuance of a Warrant dated the Twen- 
 ty-fifth day of September, one thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty-five. There was Surveyed unto John Wiggons a Certain 
 Tract of Land situate in Paxton Township, Lancaster County, 
 Beginning at a Marked Black Oak, thence by David Patton's 
 Land South ten degrees, West one hundred and twenty-nine 
 Perches to a White Walnut, thence by a barren Ridge East 
 by North one hundred and Seventy Perches to a Post and 
 South two degrees. East Seven Perches to a marked White 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 661 
 
 Oak, thence by John Barnetts North seventy degrees, East 
 one hundred and Twenty-three Perches to a Hickery Grub, 
 thence by William Galleys Land North twenty degrees, West 
 one hundred and sixty Perches to a Post, thence by the Blue 
 Mountain South Sixty-Six degrees. West Two hundred and 
 twenty-five Perches to the place of Beginning, Contaiaing Two 
 hundred and fifteen Acres and a half and Allowance of six 
 Acres p'r Cent for Roads, &ca., As in and by the said Warrant 
 and Survey remaining in the Surveyor Generals Office and 
 from thence certified into our Secretary's OSice more fully 
 appears. NOW, at the Instance and request of the said John 
 Wiggins, that we would be pleased to grant him a Confirma- 
 tion of the same, KINOW YE, that in Consideration of the sum 
 of Thirty-three pounds Eight shillings half penny. Lawful 
 Money of Pennsylvania, to our use paid by the said John 
 Wiggins (the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and 
 thereof do acquit and for ever discharge the said John Wig- 
 gons, his Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents), And of the 
 Yearly Quit rent herein after mentioned and reserved. WE 
 HAVE given, granted, released and confirmed, And by these 
 Presents, for us, our Heirs and Successors, Do give, grant, re- 
 lease and confirm unto the said John Wiggons, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, the said Two hundred and fifteen Acres and a half 
 an Acre of Land, as the same are now set forth, bounded and 
 limited as aforesaid. With all Mines, Minerals, Quarries. Mea- 
 dows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, "Under- 
 woods, Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Lib- 
 erties, Profits, Commodities, Advantages, Hereditaments and 
 Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise 
 appertaining and lying within the Bounds and Limits afore- 
 said [Three full and Clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines free 
 from all Deductions and Reprisals for digging and Refining 
 the same, and also one-fifth part of the Ore of all other Mines, 
 delivered at the Pits mouth only excepted and hereby re- 
 served]. And also free leave. Right and Liberty to and for the 
 said John Wiggon, his Heirs and Assigns, to Hawk, Hunt, 
 fish and fowl, in and upon the hereby granted Land and 
 Premises, or upon any Part thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD 
 the said Two hundred and fifteen Acres and an half an Acre 
 of Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before ex- 
 cepted) with their Appurtenances unto the said John Wiggin.^-, 
 his Heirs and Assigns, To the only use and Behoof of the sai>l 
 John Wiggins, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever, TO BE 
 HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and Successors, Proprietaries o: 
 
662 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Pennsylvania, as of our Manor of Conesiogo, in the County of 
 Lancaster aforesaid, in free and common Socage by Fealty only 
 in Lieu of all other Services, YIELDING AND PAYING there- 
 fore yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors, at the Town of 
 Lancaster, in the said County, at or upon the first day of 
 March, in every year, from the first day of March last, one 
 halfpenny Sterling for every Acre of the same, or value thereof 
 in Coin Current, according as the Exchange shall then be be- 
 tween our said Province and the City of London, to such per- 
 son or persons as shall from time to time be appoiated to re- 
 ceive the same, AND in case of Nonpayment thereof within 
 Ninety Days next after the same shall become due, that then 
 it shall and may be lawful for us, our Heirs and Successors, 
 our and their Receiver or Receivers, into and upon the hereby 
 granted Land and Premises, to re-enter and the same to hold 
 an'i possess until the said Quit rent and all Arrears thereof, 
 together with the Charges accruing by means of such Non- 
 payment and re-entry, be fully paid and discharged 
 
 VvITNESS JOHN PENN, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said province, who by virtue of certain Powers and au- 
 thorities to him for this Purpose inter alia granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 great Seal of the s'd Province to be hereunto affixed at Phila- 
 delphia this fifth day of July, in the year of our Lord one thou- 
 sand seven hundred and sixty-six, the sixth year of the Reign 
 of King George the Second over Great Britain, &ca., and the 
 forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 16th day of August, 176G.] 
 
 PATENT TO GEO. GUMP. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, Made the fourteenth day of August, in 
 the Sixth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the 
 Illd, by the grace of God King of Great Britain, &ca., and in 
 the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and sixtv- 
 
PROVIXClAi. COMMISSIONS. 663 
 
 six, Between the Honorable Thomas Penn and Richard Penu, 
 Esquires, true and absolute Proprietaries of the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, and Countys of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex, 
 upon Delaware, of the one Part, and George Gump, of the 
 Town of York, in the County of York, Yeoman, of the other 
 Part, Whereas, the said George Gump, having la the Year one 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty-six applied for and re- 
 quested the said Proprietaries to permit him to take up one 
 lot of Ground on the East side of Water Street & north side 
 of King Street, in the Town of York, and County of York, in 
 the said Province, marked in the general plan of the said 
 Town No. one hundred and twenty-eight, in order to build 
 thej-eon One Substantial Dwelling House, of Twenty feet 
 Square at least, with a good Brick or Stone Chimney, and to 
 Improve the same within the Space of Three Years then next 
 ensuing, agreeable to the said Plan, and the Regulations fixed 
 for building the said Town, under the Yearly rent herein after 
 expressed And reserved, And the said Proprietaries favoring 
 his request, did Order & Direct the said Lot of Ground, to be 
 surveyed and laid out for the said George Gump, and now by 
 their Warrant, bearing date the s'd fourteenth day of August, 
 under the Seal of the Land Office, having required their Sur- 
 veyor General to accept and receive the Survey so made of 
 the said Lot, into his Office, and to make Return thereof into 
 their Secretary's Office, in order for Confirmation to the said 
 George Gump, upon the Terms and Conditions herein after 
 expressed; the said Surveyor General hath in pursuance of the 
 said Warrant, accordingly made his return of the said Lot of 
 Ground, and the same is found to be situate, bounded and de- 
 scribed as follows (that is to say) on the East side of Water 
 Street and North side of King Street, Containing in Breadth 
 on Water Street aforesaid fifty-seven feet & six inches and in 
 length on King Street aforesaid to a Twenty feet alley Two 
 hundred and Fifty feet. Bounded Westward with Water Street 
 aforesaid, Southward with Kings Street aforesaid, Eastward 
 with a twenty foot Alley and Northward with a Lott of Ground 
 marked on the plan aforesaid No. 127, as in and by the said 
 Survey, warrant and Return, remaining in the said Surveyor 
 General's Office and from thence certified into the Secretary's 
 Office [Relation being thereunto respectively had] more fully 
 appears. NOW, this Indenture WITNESSETH, that at the 
 instance and request of the said George Gump to the said 
 Proprietaries, to grant and confirm the said Lot of Ground 
 unto him. and for and in Consideration of the charge and ex- 
 
664 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 pence which the said George Gump hath already expended, 
 and is to lay out and expend in building upon and Improving 
 the same Lot, and for and in Consideration of the Rents, Con- 
 ditions and Services herein after reserved to be paid and per- 
 formed on the part of the said George Gump, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, they, the said Proprietaries, Thomas Penn and Rich- 
 ard Penn, have given, granted, released and Confirmed, and 
 by these Presents for themselves, their Heirs and Successors, 
 do give, grant, release and confirm, unto the said George 
 Gump and his Heirs, all that the said herein before described 
 fifty-seven and half feet Lot of Ground situate on the East 
 Side of Water Street & No. Side of King Street, in the said 
 Town of York, and Bounded as aforesaid, with all Houses, 
 Outhouses, Edifices, Buildings, Yards, Orchards, Gardens, 
 Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Liberties, Profits, Commodi- 
 ties, Advantages, Hereditaments and appurtenances whatso- 
 ever, to the said Lot of Ground belonging, or in any wise ap- 
 pertaining, and the Reversions and Remainders thereof, to 
 have and to hold the said Lot of Ground, with the Appurte- 
 nances hereby granted, or mentioned or intended so to be, 
 unto the said George Gump, his Heirs and Assigns, To the 
 only proper use and Behoof of the said George Gump, his 
 Heirs and Assigns for ever, to be holden of them, the said 
 Proprietarys, their Heirs and Successors, as of thoir Manor 
 of Marke, in the County of York aforesaid, in free and common 
 Soccage, by Fealty only in Lieu of all other Services, yield- 
 ing and paying therefore and there out unto the said Proprie- 
 taries, Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, their Heirs and Suc- 
 cessors, at the said Town of York, at or upon the first day of 
 March, in every year, from the first day of March last, the 
 yearly Rent of seven Shillings Sterling Money of Great 
 Britain, for the said Lot, or the Value thereof in Coin Cur- 
 rent, according as the Exchange shall then be between the said 
 Province and the City of London, to such person or persons, 
 as shall from time to time be appointed to receive the same, 
 And further he, the said George Gump, his Heirs or Assigns, 
 Making, Erecting, Building and finishing upon the said Lot 
 of Ground, at his or their own proper Costs and charges, 
 one Substantial Dwelling House, of the Dimensions of Twenty 
 feet square at least, with a good Chimney of Brick or Stone, 
 to be laid in or built with Lime and Sand, within the space 
 of Two years from the first day of March last, provided al- 
 ways nevertheless, that if the said yearly Rent of Seven Shil- 
 lings Sterling Money of Great Britain, or the value thereof in 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 665 
 
 Coin Current, according as the Exchange shall then be between 
 the said Province and the City of London, shall happen to be 
 behind and unpaid, in part, or in the whole, In the manner 
 herein before reserved, by the Space of ninety Days next after 
 any of the Days of payment, on which the Same ought to be 
 paid as aforesaid, that then it shall And may be Lawful to 
 and for the Said proprietaries, THOMAS PENN AN'D RICH- 
 ARD PENN, their Heirs and Successors, their Receiver or 
 Receivers, Steward, Agent or agents, from Time to Time into 
 all and Singular the said demised premises, With the Appur- 
 tenances, or any part thereof, to enter, and to distrain for 
 the said yearly Rent of eleven Shillings Sterling Money of 
 Great Britain, or value thereof in Coin Current, according 
 As the Exchange shall then be between the said Province and 
 the City of London, and the Distress or Distresses, then and 
 there to be found from time to Time, to Take, Lead, drive, 
 carry aw.iy &. Impound And Impounded, to detain and keep 
 untill the said yearly rent so unpaid shall be truly Satisfied 
 aud paid, according to Intent and true Meaning of these 
 presents, and provided also that if the said George Gump, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, shall delay or neglect to erect, build and 
 Finish the said Dwelling House within the Time, and in Man- 
 n'i'r above set forth and agreed upon, of if the said yearly 
 rent of Seven Shillings, Sterling Money of 
 Menduni the house Qreat Britain, or value thereof, in Coin Cur- 
 's built already ^^^^ according as the exchange shall then be 
 therefore this between the said Province and the City of 
 Proviso so fnr j^gndon. Shall happen to behind and unpaid, in 
 complied with, p^j.^ Qj, jj^ ^j^g whole, in the manner herein 
 jas. Tiiimnn^^ before reserved, and by the Space of Ninety 
 Days next after any of the Days of payment, 
 on which the same ought to be paid as aforesaid, that then 
 it shall and may be lawful to and for the s'd proprietaries, 
 Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, their Heirs and Succe.-^-ors, 
 their Receiver or Receivers, Stewards, agent or Agents, from 
 Time to Time, into all and Singular the said demised premises, 
 with the Appurtenances, or any part thereof, to enter, And 
 to Distrain for the said yearly rent of Seven shillings. Sterling 
 Money of Great Britain, or value thereof In Coin Current, 
 according As the Exchange shall then be between the said 
 Province and the City of London, and the Distress or Dis- 
 tresses, then and there to be found, from time to time, to 
 take, lead, drive, carry away and Impound, and Impound-^d, 
 to detain and keep until the said yearly Rent so unpaid shall 
 
666 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 be truly satisfied and paid according to Intent & true Mean- 
 ing of tliese Presents, and Provided also tliat if the said 
 George Gump, his Heirs or Assigns, shall delay or neglect to 
 erect, build and finish the said Dwelling House within the 
 Time and in manner a'bove set forth and agreed upon, or if the 
 said yearly Rent of Seven Shillings. Sterling Money of Great 
 Britain, or Value thereof in Coin Current, according as the 
 Exchange shall then be between the said Province and the 
 City of London, or any part thereof, shall happen to be behind 
 and unpaid for the Space of Ninety days next after the time 
 or times on which the same ought to be paid as aforesaid, 
 and no distress to be found upon the Premises, That then and 
 from thence forth, in any of the said Cases, it shall and may 
 be lawful to and for the said Proprietaries, THOMAS PENN 
 AND RICHARD PENN, their Heirs and Successors, their Re- 
 ceiver and Receivers, Agent or Agents, into and upon the said 
 hereby granted lot of Ground and Premises, or any part 
 thereof, to re-enter and the same to hold and Possess until the 
 said Rent of Seven Shillings, Sterling Money of Great Britain, 
 or value thereof, in Coin Current, according as the Exchange 
 shall then be between the said Province and the City of 
 London, and all Arrears thereof, together with the Charges 
 accruing by means of such Nonpayment and re-entry afore- 
 said, be fully paid and discharged. And in Case there shall 
 happen at the time of such Re-entry not to be sufficient Build- 
 ings and Improvements on the said Premises to raise and 
 satisfy by the Rents and Profits thereof, within the Space of 
 Two years after such re-entry all the Arrears of the said Rent, 
 together with the Cost and Charges of such Re-entry, that 
 then and from thenceforth this present Indenture of a Bargain 
 and Sale and everything therein Contained shall Cease, de- 
 termine and be utterly void and of none effect, anything herein 
 contained to the Contrary in any wise notwithstanding, And 
 that then it shall and may be lawful to and for the said Pro- 
 prietaries, Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, their Heirs and 
 Successors, absolutely to regrant, bargain and Sell the before 
 mentioned Lot of ground, or any part thereof, for such Estate 
 and Estates and to such Person and Persons as they, the said 
 Proprietaries, shall think free from the Claim and Demand of 
 him, the said George Gump, his Heirs. Executors, Adminis- 
 trators and Assigns, in any wise. 
 
 In Witness whereof, the said JOHN PENN, Esq'r, Lieuten- 
 ant Governor of the said Province, in Pursuance and by 
 Virtue of certain Powers and authorities, to him for this pur- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 667 
 
 pose inter alia granted by the said Proprietaries, nath to 
 one part of these presents set hand, Caused the Great Seal of 
 the said Province to be affixed thereunto, and to the other Part 
 of these presents the said George Gump hath set his Hand and 
 Seal at Philadelphia the Day and year first above Written^ 
 
 JOHN PBXN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 16th August. 17G6.] 
 
 PATENT TO ADAM HILL. 
 
 THOMAS PENN & RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and of New Castle, Kent and Sussex, upon 
 Delaware. To all unto whom these presents shall come, Greet- 
 ing. WHEREAS, in pursuance of a Warrant dated the 30th 
 day of Julv, 1739. there was surveyed the 20th day of De- 
 cember then next, unto Thomas Ogle and Lewis Howell, A 
 Certain Tract of Land situate in white clay Creek Hundred, 
 in the County of Newcastle, Beginning at a Corner Black 
 Oak of William Armstrongs, thence by the partly with a 
 Branch of Christina Creek South one hundred and ninety-five 
 perches Intersecting England's line, thence by the said Eng- 
 lands Land North sixty-one degrees. East Eighty-nine Perches 
 to a Stake bv a Spanish Oak in John Englands line, .hence by 
 James Reeds land North twenty four degrees, West fifty-five 
 Perches and a half to a Stake, North twelve degrees. East 
 eighty perches to a marked Spanish Oak on the East Side 
 of ^pocosen and North nine degrees, West twenty-five perches 
 to a Black Oak Sapling in James Reeds line, a Corner of John 
 Griffiths Land, thence by the same south eighty-eight degrees 
 twenty Minutes, West sixty-six perches and a half to the 
 place "of Beginning. Containing Sixty-seven Acres and al- 
 lowance of Six Acres, P. Cent for Roads, &ca., as by the said 
 Warrant and Survey remaining in the Surveyor Generals 
 Office and from thence certified into our Secretarv-s Office 
 appears, AND WHEREAS, it is now represented to us by 
 \dam Hill, of which clay Creek Hundred aforesaid, that the 
 
668 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Right of in and to the said sixty-seven Acres of Land, by 
 virtue of divers Mesne Grants and Conveyances and Assur- 
 ances in the Law, is now become vested in him, the said 
 Adam, NOW, at the Instance and Request of the said Adam 
 Hill, that we would be pleased to grant him a Confirmation 
 of the same, KNOW YE, that in Consideration of the yearly 
 Quit rent and other Reservations herein after mentioned and 
 reserved, we have given, granted, released and Confirmed, 
 and by these presents for us, our Heirs and Successors, do 
 give, grant, release and confirm unto the said Adam Hill, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, the said Sixty-seven Acres of Land as the 
 same are now set forth, bounded and limited as aforesaid. 
 With all Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savan- 
 nahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Underwoods, Timber and 
 Trees, Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Liberties, Profits, Com- 
 modities, Advantages, Hereditaments a::d Appurtenances 
 thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining, and lying 
 within the bounds and limits aforesaid [Three full and Clear 
 fifth parts of all Royal Mines, free from all deductions and 
 Reprisals for digging and refining the same. And also one- 
 fifth part of the Ore of all other Mines, delivered at the Pits 
 mouth only excepted and hereby reserved], And also free 
 leave, Right and Liberty to and for the said Adam Hill, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, to hawk, hunt, fish and fowl in and upon 
 the hereby granted Land and Premises, or upon any part 
 thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said sixty-Seven Acres 
 of Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before ex- 
 cepted), with iheir Appurtenances, unto the said Adam Hill, 
 his Heirs and Assigns, To the only use and Behoof of the said 
 Adam Hill, his Heirs and Assigns, forever, TO BE HOLDEN 
 of us, our Heirs and Successors, Proprietaries of the said 
 Counties, as of our Manor of Rocklands, in the County of 
 Newcastle aforesaid, in free and common soccage by Fealty 
 only, in lieu of all other Services, YIELDING AND PAYING 
 therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors, at the 
 town of Newcastle, in the said County, at or upon the first day 
 of March, in every year, from the first Survey thereof, one 
 Penny Sterling for every Acre of the same and the Rent of one 
 year at every Alienation, or Value thereof, in Coin Currant, 
 according as the Exchange shall then be betweea our said 
 Province and the City of London, to such Person or Persons 
 as shall from time to time be appointed to receive the same, 
 AND in Case of Nonpayment thereof within ninety days next 
 after the Same shall become due, that then it shall and may 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 669 
 
 be lawful lor us, our Heirs and Successors, our aud their 
 Receiver or Receivers, into and upon the herebj' Granted 
 Land and Premises, to Re-enter and the same to hold and 
 possess until the said Quit rent and all Arrears thereof, to- 
 gether with the Charges accruing by means of Such Nonpay- 
 ment and Re-entry be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 Witness John Penn, Esquire, Lieutenant Govarnor of the 
 said Province, who by virtue of Certain Powers and Authori- 
 ties to him for this purpose inter alia granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at 
 Philadelphia, this Thirtieth day of July, in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, the Sixth 
 year of the Reign of King George the third over Great Britain, 
 &za.., and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Gov- 
 ernment. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 19th of August. 17G6.] 
 
 PATENT TO PETER HILLEGA33. 
 
 THOMAS PENX AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, True 
 and absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the 
 Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent 
 and Sussex, upon Delaware. To all unto whom these presents 
 shall come, Greeting. WHEREAS, in pursuance of a Warrant 
 dated the 8th day of June. 1739, there was surveyed unto 
 George Strahan, A CERTAIN tract of Land situate in upper 
 Saucon Township, formerly in the County of Bucks, now in 
 the County of Northampton, beginning at a marked Hickery, 
 Thence by Martin Apples Land and Philip Gissingers Land 
 South one hundred and fifty-nine perches to a Stone, thence 
 by said Gissingers Land West one hundred and forty-four 
 perches to a marked Poplar Tree, thence by Philip Bucheckers 
 Land North one hundred and fifty-nine perches to a marked 
 white Oak, thence by George Swenkers Land East one hundred 
 
670 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 and forty-four Perches to the place of Beginning, Containing 
 one hundred and thirty-five Acres and allowance of Six Acres 
 P. Cent for Roads, &ca., as by the said Warrant and Survey 
 remaining in the Surveyor Generals OflBce, and from thence 
 Certified into our Secretarys appears, AND WHEREAS, the 
 said George Strahan (by the Name of George Trone by his 
 Deed Poll bearing date the twenty-seventh day of October, 
 1746, did for the Consideration therein mentioned, bargain, 
 sell, assign and set over the said described Tract of Land 
 ■with the Appurtenances unto Henry Shiner in Fee, as by the 
 said Deed Poll now produced appears, AND WHEREAS, the 
 said Henry Shiner, by a Certain Assignment indorsed on the 
 said recited Deed Poll and articles of agreement, both dated 
 the 31st day of October, 1764, did for the Consideration therein 
 mentioned grant, bargain, sell, release, confirm. Assign and 
 set over the said described Tract of Land (inter alia) unto 
 Peter Hillegass, of upper Hanover Township, in the County of 
 Philadelphia, Yeoman, in Fee, as by the said Assignment and 
 articles of agreement, now also produced, appears, NOW, at 
 the instance and Request of the said Peter Hillegass, that 
 we would be pleased to grant him a Confirmation of the same, 
 KNOW YE, that in Consideration of the Sum of twenty 
 pounds ten Shillings, lawful money of Pennsylvania, to our 
 use paid by the said Peter Hillegass (the Receipt wnereof we 
 hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit and for ever dis- 
 charge the said Peter Hillegass, his Heirs and Assigns, by 
 these presents), And of the yearly Quit rent herein after 
 mentioned and reserved, WE HAVE given, granted, released 
 and confirmed, And by these presents for us, our Heirs and 
 Successors, DO give, grant, release and confirm unto the said 
 Peter Hillegass, his Heirs and Assigns, the said one hundred 
 and thirty-five Acres of Land, as the same are now set forth, 
 bounded and limited as aforesaid. With all Mines, Minerals, 
 Quarries, IMeadows. Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, 
 Woods, Underwoods, Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters. Water 
 Courses, Liberties, Profits, Commodities, Advantages, Heredi- 
 taments and Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging, 
 or in any wise appertaining, and lying within the bounds and 
 limits aforesaid [Three full and clear fifth parts of all Royal 
 Mines free from all deductions and Reprisals for digging and 
 Refining the same. And also one-fifih part of the Ore of all 
 other Mines delivered at the Pits Mouth only excepted and 
 hereby reserved]. And also free leave, Right and Liberty to 
 and for the said Peter Hillegass to hawk, hunt, fish and fowl 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 671 
 
 ^n and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises or upon 
 any part thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said one 
 hundred and thirty-five Acres of Land and Premises hereby 
 granted (except as before excepted) with their Appurtenances 
 unto the said Peter Hillegass, his Heirs and Assigns, to the 
 only use and behoof of the said Peter Hillegass, his Heirs 
 and Assigns, TO BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and Succes- 
 sors, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, as of our Manor of Fermor, 
 in the County of Northampton aforesaid, in free and common 
 Soccage by Fealty only in Lieu of all other Services, YIELD- 
 ing AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and 
 Successors, at the Town of Easton, in the said County, at or 
 upon the first day of March, in every year, from the first 
 day of March last, one half penny Sterling for every Acre of 
 the same, or Value thereof, in Coin Current, according as the 
 Exchange shall then be between our said Province and the 
 City of London, to such Person or Persons as shall from time 
 to time be appointed to receive the same, and in Case of 
 Nonpayment thereof within Ninety days next after the same 
 shall become due, that then it shall and may be lawful for us, 
 our Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers, 
 into and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to 
 Re-enter and the same to hold and possess until the said 
 Quit rent and all Arrears thereof, together -with the chargos 
 accruing by means of such Nonpayment and Re-entry, be fully 
 paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENX, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who by virtue of certain powers and au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose inter alia granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at 
 Philadelphia this fourteenth day of August, in the year of 
 our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, the sixth 
 Year of the Reign of King George the Third over Great 
 Britain, &ca., and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprie- 
 taries Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 19th August, 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO PETER MEENHARD. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENX, Esquires, true anJ 
 
672 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 absolute Proprietaries & Governors in Ctiief of tlie Province of 
 Pennsylvania & Counties of Newcastle, Kent & Sussex, upon 
 Delaware, To all unto whom these Presents shall come, 
 Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, in Pursuance of a Warrant dated the twenty- 
 seventh day of November, one thousand seven hundred & 
 sixty-four, there was surveyed unto Peter Meenhard, A CER- 
 TAIN Tract of Land situate on Bermudian Creek, in the 
 TowTiship of Reading, in the County of York, Begin ling at a 
 Marked White Oak, Thence by Conrad Hoover's Laad South 
 eighty degrees, West five perches and seven tenths to a 
 marked Hickery, South nineteen degrees, west twenty-eight 
 perches and four-tenths to a maple, South Seven degrees and 
 a half, west Thirty-three perches and a half to a marked white 
 Oak, South twenty-nine Degrees, West twenty-five perches and 
 a half to a marked Hickory, South fifty-seven degrees, West 
 twenty-three perches to a marked Hickery, South twenty-five 
 degrees, West nine perches and a half to a Hickory, South 
 twenty-two degrees. East Ten perches to a buttonwood Tree, 
 and south Forty-seven degrees. East Twenty-three perches & 
 two-tenths to a marked white Oak, Thence by Benjamin Un- 
 derwood's Land South Seventy-five degrees. West Ten perches 
 to a Hickery, thence by Peter Meenhard's other Land North 
 thirty-three degrees. West twenty-seven perches and five- 
 Tenths to a marked white Oak, north eight degrees. East Six- 
 teen perches and two-tenths to a marked Hickery, North 
 forty-one degrees. East fifty perches to a marked white Oak, 
 North seven degrees, East fifty-one perches to a marked white 
 Oak, north ten degrees, West Thirty-two perches to a marked 
 white Oak & South Sixty-eight degrees. West Eighteen perches 
 and six-tenths to a marked white Oak, thence by Samuel 
 Morshland's Land North fourteen degrees. East thirty-one 
 Perches to a marked white Oak & North thirty-three de- 
 grees. East Eight perches and six-tenths to a marked white 
 Oak, thence by vacant Land South seventy-two degrees. East 
 Twenty-one perches and four-tenths to a marked White Oak, 
 south twenty degrees. East thirty-five perches to a post and 
 South eight degrees, West Seventeen perches and a half to 
 the place of beginning. Containing Sixteen Acres and a half, 
 and the usual Allowance of six Acres P. Cent for Roads, &ca., 
 as by the said Warrant & Survey remaining in the Surveyor 
 General's Office and from thence certified into our Secretaries 
 Office more fully appears. Now, at the Instance and request 
 of the said Peter Meenhard that we would be pleased to grant 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 673 
 
 him a Confirmation of the same, KNOW YE, that in Consid- 
 eration of the sum of T^'o pounds ten shillings & ten pence, 
 lawful money of Pennsylvania, to our use paid by the said 
 Peter Meenhard (the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge, 
 and thereof do acquit and for ever discharge the said Peter 
 Meenhard, his Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents), And of 
 the Yearly Qui: rent herein after mentioned and reserved, 
 WE HAVE given, granted, released and Confirmed, and by 
 these Presents for us. our Heirs and Successors, Do give, grant, 
 release and Confirm, unto the said Peter Meenhard, his Heirs 
 and Assigns, the said Sixteen Acres and a half of Land, as 
 the same are now set forth, bounded and limited as aforesaid, 
 With all Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savan- 
 nahs, Swamps. Cripples, Woods. Underwoods, Timber and 
 Trees, Ways, Waters, Water Courses. Liberties, Profits, Com- 
 modities, Advantages, Hereditaments and Appurtenances 
 whatsoever thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining 
 and lying within the Bounds and Limits aforesaid [Three full 
 and Clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines, free from all Deduc- 
 tions and Reprisals, for digging and refining the same, and 
 also one-fifth Part of the Ore of all other Mines delivered at 
 the Pits Mouth only excepted and hereby reserved]. And also 
 free leave. Right and Liberty to and for the said Peter Meen- 
 hard, his Heirs and Assigns, to hawk, hunt, fish and fowl, in 
 and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises, or upon any 
 Part thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Sixteen Acres 
 and a half of an Acre of Land and Premises hereby granted 
 (except as before Excepted), with their Appurtenances, unto 
 the said Peter Meenhard, his Heirs and Assigns, To the only 
 use and Behoof of the said Peter Meenhard, his Heirs and 
 Assigns for ever, TO BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and Suc- 
 cessors, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, as of our Manor of 
 Maske, in the County of York aforesaid, in free and common 
 Soccage by Fealty only, in Lieu of all other Services, YIEl/D- 
 ING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and 
 Successors, at the Town of York, in the said County, at or 
 upon the first day of March, in every year, from the first day 
 of March last, one half penny Sterling for every Acre of the 
 same, or Value thereof, in Coin Current, according as the Ex- 
 change shall then be, between our said Province and the City 
 of London, to such person or persons as shall from Time be 
 appointed to receive the same, AND in Case of Nonpayment 
 thereof within Ninety Days next after the same shall become 
 due, that then it shall and may be lawful for us. our Heirs 
 
 43~9-3d Ser. 
 
674 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers, into and 
 upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to Re-enter and 
 the same to hold and possess until the said Quit rent and all 
 Arrears thereof, together with the Charges accruing by means 
 of such Nonpayment and Re-entry, be fully paid and dis- 
 charged. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esq'r, Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province, who, by Virtue of certain Powers and Authori- 
 ties to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the said 
 Pi'oprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at Phila- 
 delphia this twentieth day of August, in the Year of our 
 Lord One thousand seven hundred and Sixty-six, the sixth 
 year of the Reign of King George the Third over Great 
 Britain, &ca., and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprie- 
 taries Government. 
 
 JOHN PEN'N. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 20th day of August, 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO JOSEPH PARKS. 
 
 THOMAS PENN & RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex, 
 upon Delaware, To all unto whom these presents shall come. 
 Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, in pursuance of a Warrant dated the fifteenth 
 day of August, one thousand seven hundred and fifty-one, 
 there was surveyed unto Joseph Parks A Certain Tract of 
 Land situate in West Fallowfield Township, in the County of 
 Chester. BEGINNING at a marked bl.ick Oak, thence by the 
 Widow Wilson's North North West one hundred and ninety- 
 eight perches to a po.=?t. thence by John Parks' Land West 
 South West one hundred and sixty perches to a Chestnut, 
 thence by David Hastings' Land South South East one hun- 
 dred and sixty perches to a Chestnut and South twentv-six 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 676 
 
 degrees West fifty-eigh: perches to a post, thence by William 
 Fennels Land South East by East thirty-eight Perches to a 
 Post, South thirty-five degrees. East forty-eight perches to a 
 post, thence by said I^ennels and Patrick Adams Land East 
 North Ease one hundred and eighty-seven perches to a post. 
 thence by William Boggs Land North thirty-four degrees' 
 W'est Eighty-one perches to the place of Beginning. Contain- 
 ing Two hundred and eighty-one Acres and Allowance of 
 Six Acres p'r Cent for Roads. &ca., as in and by the said 
 Warrant and survey remaining in the Surveyor Generals 
 Office and from thence certified into our Secretarys Office more 
 fully appears. NOW. at the Instance and request of the said 
 Joseph Parks, that we would be pleased to grant him a Con- 
 firmation of the same. KNOW YE, that in Consideration of 
 the Sum of Twenty-eight pounds two shillings, lawful money 
 of Pennsylvania, to our use paid by the said Joseph Parks 
 (the Receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge and thereof 
 do acquit and for ever discharge the said Joseph Parks, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents), And of the yearly Quit 
 rent herein after mentioned and reserved, WE HAVE given, 
 granted, released and confirmed and by these presents for us] 
 our Heirs and Successors, DO give, grant, release and confirm' 
 unto the said Joseph Parks, his Heirs and Assigns, the said 
 Two hundred and eighty-one Acres of Land, as the same are 
 now set forth, bounded and limited as aforesaid. With all 
 Mines. Minerals. Quarries. Meadows. Marshes. Savannahs, 
 Swamps. Cripples. Woods, Under Woods, Timber and Trees,' 
 Waters, Water Courses, Liberties. Profits. Commodities. Ad- 
 vantages, Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever there- 
 unto belonging or in any wise appertaining and lying within 
 the Bounds and Limits aforesaid [Three full and clear Fifth 
 parts of all Royal Mines free from all deductions and Reprisals 
 for digging and refining the same and also one-fifth part of 
 the Ore of all other Mines delivered at the Pits mouth only 
 excepted and hereby reserved]. And also free Leave. Right and 
 Liberty to and for the said Joseph Parks, his Heirs and As- 
 signs, to hawk. hunt, fish and fowl in and upon the hereby 
 granted Land and Premises or upon any Part th'-reof TO 
 HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Two hundred and eighty-one 
 Acres of Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before 
 Excepted), with their Appurtenances, unto the said Joseph 
 Parks, his Heirs and Assigns, To the only use and Behoof of 
 the said Joseph Parks, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever TO BE 
 HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and Successors, Proprietaries of 
 
676 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Pennsylvania, as of our Manor of Springton, in the County of 
 Chester, in free and common Soccage by Fealty only in Lieu 
 of all other services, YIELDING AND PAYING therefore 
 yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors, at the Town of Ches- 
 ter, in the said County, ac or upon the first day of March, 
 in every year, from the first day of March last, one shilling 
 Sterling for every hundred Acres of the same, or value thereof, 
 in Coin Current, according as the Exchange shall then be be- 
 tween our said Province and the City of London, to such Per- 
 son or Persons as shall from time to time be appointed to re- 
 ceive the same. And in Case of Nonpayment thereof within 
 ninety days next after the same shall become due, that then 
 it shall and may be lawful to and for us, our Heirs and Suc- 
 cessors, our and their Receiver or Receivers, into and upon the 
 hereby granted Land and Premises, to Re-enter and the same 
 to hold and possess until the said Quit rent and all Arrears 
 thereof, together with the Charges accruing by means of such 
 Nonpayment and Re-entry, be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who by Virtue of Certain Powers and au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the 
 said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at 
 Philadelphia, this fourth day of July, in the year of our Lord 
 one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, in the sixth year 
 of the Reign of King George the Third over Great Britain, 
 &ca., and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Gov- 
 ernment. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 22d August, 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO JACOB KERN. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, made the twenty-second day of August, 
 in the Sixth year of our Sovereign Lord George the Third, 
 by the Grace of God King of Great Britain, &ca., and in the 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. WT 
 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixiy-six, 
 Between the Honourable THOMAS PEN^N and RICHARD 
 PENN, Esquires, true and absolute Proprietaries of the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 Sussex, upon Delaware, of the one part, and Jacob Kern, of 
 the Town of York, in the County of York, of the other part. 
 WHEREAS, the said Jacob Kern, having applied for and re- 
 quested the said Proprietaries to permit him to take up the 
 Lots of Ground on the South side of High Street, on the West 
 Side of the Codorus Creek, in the said Towa, in the said 
 Province, marked In the general plan of the said part of the 
 said Town No. 329 & 330, in order to build on each Lot one 
 Substantial dwelling House of eighteen feet square at least, 
 with a good Brick or Stone Chimney, and to improve the same 
 within the space of three years now next ensuing, agreeable 
 to the said Plan and the Regulations fixed for building the 
 said part of said town under the yearly Rent herein after ex- 
 pressed and reserved. And the said Proprietaries favoring 
 his Request, did order and direct the said Lots of Ground to 
 be surveyed and laid out for the said Jacob Kern. And now 
 by their Way-rant bearing date the twenty-eighth day of 
 October last past, under the seal of their Land Office, having 
 required their Surveyor General to accept and receive the 
 Survey so made of the said lots into his Office and to make 
 return thereof into their Secretarys Office in order for Con- 
 firmation to the said Jacob Kern upon the Terms and Condi- 
 tions herein after expressed, the said Surveyor General hath 
 in pursuance of the said Warrant, accordingly made his Re- 
 turn of the said Lots of Ground, and the same is found to be 
 situate, bounded and described as follows (that is to say) the 
 said Lots lying Contiguous, are Situate on the South side of 
 High Street, as aforesaid, containing in Breadth, each lot, 
 thirty-two feet and a half, both making sixty-five feet, and in 
 length back to a twenty-feet alley. Two hundred and thirty 
 feet, Bounded together Northward with the said High Street. 
 Eastward with Lot Number Three hundred and twenty-eight. 
 Southward with the said Twenty-feet alley and Westward with 
 Lot No. Three hundred and thirty-one, As in and by the said 
 Survey, Warrant and Return Remaining in the said Surveyor 
 General's office, and from thence certified into the Secretarys 
 Office (relation being thereunto respectively had) more fully 
 appears. Now. this Indenture Witnesseth, that at the Instance 
 and Request of the said Jacob Kern, to the said Proprietaries. 
 to grant and confirm the said I..ots of Ground unto him, and 
 
678 PROVINCIAL. COMMISSIONS. 
 
 for and in Consideration of the charge and expence which the 
 said Jacob Kern is to lay out and expend in Building upon and 
 Improving the same 'Lots, and for and in Consideration of the 
 Rents, Conditions and Services herein after reserved to be paid 
 and performed on the part of the said Jacob Kern, ais Heirs 
 and Assigns, they, the said Proprietaries, THOMAS PENN 
 AN'D RICHARD PENN, have given, granted, released and 
 Confirmed and by these Presents for themselves, their Heirs 
 and Successors, do give, grant, release and confirm unto the 
 said Jacob Kern and his Heirs, all that the said herein before 
 described Lots of Ground, Situate on the South Side of High 
 Street, in said part of said Town, bounded as aforesaid, with 
 all Houses. Outhouses, Edifices, Buildings. Yards. Orchards, 
 Gardens, Ways, Waters. Water Courses. Liberties, Profits, 
 Commodities. Advantages, Hereditaments and Appurtenances 
 whatsoever, to the said Lots of Ground, belonging or in any 
 wise Appertaining And the Reversions and Remainders there- 
 of, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Lots of Ground, with 
 the Appurtenances hereby granted or mentioned or intended 
 so to be. unto the said Jacob Kern, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 To the only proper use and Behoof of the said Jacob Kern, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, for ever, TO BE HOLDEN of them, the 
 said Proprietaries, their Heirs and Successors, as of their 
 Manor of Maske. in the County of York aforesiiid, in free and 
 common Soccage by Fealty only in Lieu of all other Services, 
 YIELDING AND PAYING therefore and thereout unto the 
 said Proprietaries. THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, 
 their Heirs and Successors, at the town of York aforesaid, 
 at or upon the first day of March, in every year, from the 
 first day of March last, the yearly Rent of Two pounds for 
 the whole or twenty Shillings each Lot, Sterling money of 
 Great Britain, or the Value thereof in Coin Current, according 
 as the Exchange shall then be between the said Province and 
 the City of London, unto such Person or Persons as shall from 
 time to time be appointed to receive the same. And further, 
 he, the said Jacob Kern, his Heirs and Assigns, making and 
 erecting, building and finishing upon each of the said Lots 
 of Ground at his or their own proper Costs and Charges, 
 one Substantial Dwelling House of the Dimensions of eighteen 
 feet Square at least, with a good Chimney of Brick or Stone, 
 to be laid in or built with Lime and Sand, within the Space 
 of three years from the day of the date hereof. Provided al- 
 ways. Nevertheless, that if the said yearly Rent of Two 
 pounds Sterling money of Great Britain, or the value thereof, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 679 
 
 in Coin Current, according as the exchange shall then be be- 
 tween the said Province and the City of London, shall happen 
 to be behind and unpaid in Part or in the whole, in the man- 
 ner herein before reserved, by the Space of ninety days next 
 after any of the days of Payment on which the same ought 
 to be paid, as aforesaid, that then it shall and may bo lawful 
 to and for the said Proprietaries. THOMAS PEXN AND RICH- 
 ARD PENTs, their Heirs and Successors, their Receiver or 
 Receivers, Stewards, Agent or Agents, from time to time, 
 into all and Singular the said demised Premises, with the 
 Appurtenances, or any part thereof, to enter and to distrain 
 for the said yearly Rent of Two Pounds, Sterling money of 
 Great Britain, or the Value thereof in Coin Current, according 
 as the Exchange shall then be between the said Province and 
 the City of London, and the Distress or Distresses then there 
 to be found from time to time, to take, lead, drive, carry 
 away and impound, and impounded, to detain and keep until! 
 the said yearly Rent so unpaid shall be truly satisfied and 
 paid, according to the intent and true meaning of these 
 presents. And Provided also, that if the said Jacob Kern, his 
 Heirs or Assigns, shall delay or neglect to erect. Build and 
 finish the said Dwelling House within the time and in manner 
 above sot forth and agreed upon, or if the said yearly Rent 
 of Two pounds Sterling money of Great Britain, or Value 
 thereof in Coin Current, according as the Exchange shall 
 then be between the said Province and the City of London, 
 or any part thereof shall happen to be behind and unpaid for 
 the Space of ninety days Next after the time or times on 
 which the Same ought to be paid as aforesaid, and no distress 
 to be found upon the Premises, that then and from thenceforth 
 in any of the said Cases it shall and may be lawful to and 
 for the said Proprietaries, THOMAS PENN AND RICHAHD 
 Penn. their Heirs and Successors, their Receiver or Receivers, 
 Agent or Agents, into and upon the said hereby granted Lots 
 of Ground and Premises, or any part thereof, to re-enter and 
 the same to hold and possess untill the said Rent of Two 
 pounds. Sterling money of Great Britain, or 'alue thereof 
 in Coin Current, according as the Exchange shall then be be- 
 tween the said Province and the City of London, and all 
 arrears thereof, together with the Charges accruing by means 
 of such Nonpayment and re-entry aforesaid, be fully paid 
 and discharged. And in Case there shall happen at the time of 
 such re-entry not to be sufficient Buildings and Improvements 
 on the said Premises to raise and satisfy by the Rents and 
 
680 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Profits thereof within the space of Two years after such Re- 
 entry, all the Arrears of the said Rent, together with the 
 Costs and Charges of such Re-entry, that then and from 
 thenceforth this present Indenture of Bargain and Sale and 
 everything therein Contained shall cease, determine and be 
 utterly void and of none effect, anything herein contained to 
 the Contrary in any wise notwithstanding. And that then it 
 shall and may be lawful to and for the said Proprietaries, 
 THOMAS PENiST AND RICHARD PENN, their Heirs and 
 Successors, to regrant, bargain and Sell the before mentioned 
 Lots of Ground, or any part thereof, for such Estate and Es- 
 tates and to such Person and Persons as they, the said Pro- 
 prietaries, shall think fit, free from the Claim and demand of 
 him, the said Jacob Kern, his Heirs, Executors, Administra- 
 tors and Assigns, in any wise. 
 
 IX WITNESS whereof, John Penn, Esq'r, Lieutenant Gover- 
 nor of the said Province, In Pursuance and by Virtue of Certain 
 Powers And Authorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, 
 granted by the said Proprietaries, hath to one part of these 
 presents set his Hand and caused the Great Seal of the said 
 Province to be aflSxed thereunto, and to the other part of these 
 Presents the said Jacob Kern hath set his Hand & Seal at 
 Philadelphia the day and year first above written. 
 
 JOHN PENX. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 2.3d August, 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO WILLIAM CLARK. 
 
 THOMAS PEXX AND RICHARD PENX, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the 
 Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent 
 and Sussex, upon Delaware, To all unto whom these presents 
 shall come. Greeting. 
 
 Whereas, in Consequence of the Application of William 
 Clark, No. 1100, the twenty-first day of August, 1765, for 300 
 Acres of Land in Hanover Township, in the County of Lan- 
 caster. A Survey hath been made of the tract of Land herein 
 
PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 681 
 
 after mentioned and intended to be hereby granted, AND 
 WHEREAS, in Pursuance of a Warrant dated the twenty- 
 first day of July last past, requiring our Surveyor General to 
 accept the said Survey into his Office and make return thereof 
 into our Secretarys Office in order for Confirmation to the said 
 Wiiliam Clark, on the terms in the same Warrant mentioned, 
 he hath accordingly made return thereof, thereby Certifying 
 the Description, Bounds and limits of the Land as aforesaid 
 surveyed to be as follows, vizt: Beginning at a marked white 
 Oak, Thence by Peter Kittle's Land West forty-three Perches 
 to a marked white Oak & North seventy-three Degrees, West 
 fifty-six Perches to a Post, thence by Barnet Bezers Land 
 South one hundred and forty-six perches to a Post, thence by 
 Jacob Bezers Land South Sixty degrees, East thirty-three 
 Perches to a Dogwood, North eighty-seven degrees, East one 
 hundred and twenty-four perches to a Grub, South twenty- 
 Nine degrees, East thirty-two perches to a Spanish Oak and 
 South twenty degrees, East fifty-eight Perches to a Hickery 
 Grub, thence by Johu Tibbens Land North sixty-one degrees, 
 East one hundred and forty perches to a marked white Oak, 
 thence up the greatest Branch of Swatara Creek, on Several 
 Courses, Two hundred and Seventy-four perches to the place 
 of Beginning, Containing Two hundred and fourteen Acres and 
 a half and Allowance of Six Acres P'r Cent for Roads, &ca.. 
 As in and by the said Application, Warrant and Survey re- 
 maining in the Surveyor Generals Office and from thence into 
 our Secretarys Office more fully appears, NOW, at the In- 
 stance and Request orf the said William Clark, that we would 
 be pleased to grant him a Confirmation of the, KNOW YE, 
 that in Consideration of the Sum of Ten pounds fourteen 
 Shillings and Six pence. Sterling (in lawful money of Penn- 
 sylvania to our use paid by the said William Clark), the 
 Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do ac- 
 quit and for ever discharge the said William Clark, his Heirs, 
 and Assigns, by these presents), And of the yearly Quit rent 
 herein after mentioned and Reserved, WE HAVE given, 
 granted, released and confirmed. And by these presents for 
 us, our Heirs and Successors, DO give, grant, release and con- 
 firm unto the said William Clark, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 the said Two hundred and fourteen Acres and a half of an 
 Acre of Land as the same are now set forth, bounded and 
 limited as aforesaid, With all Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Mea- 
 dows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Timber 
 and Trees, Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Liberties, Profits, 
 
682 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Commodities, Advantages. Hereditaments and Appurtenances 
 whatsoever, or in any wise appertaining, and lying within the 
 Bounds and limits aforesaid [Three full and Clear fifth parts 
 of all Royal Mines, free from all deductions and Reprisals for 
 digging and Refining the same. And also one-fith part of the 
 Ore of all other Mines delivered at the Pits mouth only ex- 
 cepted and hereby reserved]. And also free leave. Right and 
 Liberty to and for the said William Clark, his Heirs and As- 
 signs, to hawk, hunt, fish and fowl in and upon the hereby 
 granted Land and Premises, or upon any part thereof. TO 
 HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Two hundred and fourteen 
 Acres and an half of an Acre of Land and Premises hereby 
 granted (except as before excepted), with their Appurtenances, 
 unto the s.iid Williiim 'Clark, his Heirs and Assigns, to the 
 only use a.Td Behoof of the said William Clark, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, for ever, TO BE HOLDEN of us, our Heirs and Suc- 
 cessors, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, as of our Manor of 
 Conestogo. in the County of Lancaster aforesaid, in free and 
 Common Soccage by Fealty only in lieu of all other Services, 
 YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs 
 and Successors, .at the town of Lancaster, at or upon the 
 first day of March, in every year, from the first day of March, 
 last, one penny Sterling for every acre of the same, or value 
 thereof, in Coin Current, according as the Exchange shall 
 then be between our said Province and the City of London, to 
 such Person or Perso."s as shall from time to time be ap- 
 pointed to receive the same. And in Case of Nonpayment 
 thereof within ninety days next after the same shill become 
 due. that then it shall and may be lawful for us. our Heirs 
 and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers, into and 
 upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to re-enter and 
 the same to hold and Possess untill the said Quit rent and all 
 arrears thereof, together with the Charges accruing by means 
 of such Nonpayment and re-entry be fully paid and dis- 
 charged. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN. Esquire. Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who by Virtue of Certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose inter alia granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at 
 Philadelphia, this twenty-third day of August, in the year of 
 our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, the Sixth 
 year of the reign of King George the third over Great Britain, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 683 
 
 &ca., and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Gov- 
 ernment. 
 
 JOHN PENX. [L. S.] 
 [Recorded the 25th August, 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO MATHIAS CRALL. 
 
 THOMAS PENN & RICHARD PSXN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex, 
 upon Delaware, To all unto whom these presei^ts shall come, 
 Greetinir. 
 
 WHEREAS, a Warrant under the seal of our Land Office, 
 dated the eighteenth day of March, 1746, was granted by us 
 to a certain Jacob Tennis, for Two hundred Acres of Land, 
 adjoini:.g the Lands of Mathias Tise and Adam Brandt, in 
 Lebanon Township, Lancaster County. AND WHEREAS, it 
 hath been represented to us that a Survey hath been made in 
 pursuance of the same Warrant by William Parsons. Surveyor, 
 many years ago of a Tract of about Four hundred and twenty- 
 five Acres, which Survey was never returned by him into the 
 Surveyor Generals Office, And that the said Warrant was 
 intended to have been taken out as well in the name and 
 for the use of John Tatwiler. as of the said Tennis, he having 
 paid him Five pounds toward procuring the same, but by mis- 
 take was granted to said Tennis only, And that the said Ten- 
 nis, in order to do justice to the said Tatwiler, procured a 
 Re-survey of the said Tract and a division thereof to be made 
 between them, the said Tennis and Tatwiler. by John Scull, 
 Deputy Surveyor, by which division a Tract of one hundred 
 and seventy-eight Acres and one hundred and seventeen 
 perches and allowance "was allotted and agreed to be the part 
 and share of the said Tatwiler. and Two hundred and forty- 
 six Acres and a half and allowance the part of said Tennis, 
 and that the said Tennis, in order to ratify the same Divi- 
 sion bv deed of the third January, one thousand seven hua- 
 
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684 PROVINCIAL. COMMISSIONS. 
 
 dred and fifty-five, in the German language, released and quit 
 claimed the said Tract of one hundred and seventy-eight Acres 
 and one hundred and seventeen perches unto a certain Jacob 
 Reelinger, who purchased the same Tract of Land of said Tat- 
 wiler, and that the said Jacob Reedlinger. by deed of the 
 third day of January, one thousand seven hundred and fifty- 
 seven, likewise in the German language, bargained and sold 
 the same Tract of Land unto Mathias Croll, of the Township 
 and County aforesaid. Yeoman, as by the Translations of the 
 same Deeds now produced appears, AND WHEREAS, at the 
 special Instance and humble Request of the said Jacob Tennis 
 and Mathias Crall, we caused to be issued a Warrant under 
 the Seal aforesaid, dated the sixth day of June last past, 
 requiring our Surveyor General to accept into his Office the 
 said Survey of the said Two Tracts of one hundred and sev- 
 enty-eight Acres and one hundred and seventeen perches and 
 Two hundred and forty-six Acres and a half and to make 
 separate returns thereof into our Secretary's office in order 
 for Confirmation to them, their respective parto aforesaid, 
 He hath accordingly made his return of the part of the said 
 Crall by the Meces and Bounds following, viz:: BEGINNING 
 at a Stone, thence by Jacob Tennis' part North twenty-three 
 degrees, West thirty-four perches to a stone, West one hun- 
 dred and twenty-three perches to a Hickory, South twenty- 
 six perches and a half to a stone and West two hundred and 
 ten perches to a stone, thence by Adam Brandts Lmd South 
 eighty-seven perches to a Hickery Sapling, thence by Jacob 
 Heickerly's Land East two hundred and nincLy-six perches 
 and three-quarters to a marked Black Oak sapling, thence by 
 vacant Land North fifty-seven perches to a marked Hickery, 
 and North sixty-two degrees and a half. East fifty-eight 
 Perches to the place of Beginning, Containing One hundred 
 and seventy-eight Acres and one hundred and seventeen 
 perches, and allowance as aforesaid, as by the said Warrant 
 and Survey remaining in the Surveyor Generals Office Ap- 
 pears, NOW, at the Instance and Request of the said Mathias 
 Crall, that we would be pleased to grant him a Confirmation 
 of the same, KNOW YE, that in Consideration of the sum of 
 Twenty-seven pounds fourteen shillings, lawful money of 
 Pennsylvania, to our use paid by the said Mathias Crall (the 
 Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and therefore do ac- 
 quit and for ever discharge the said Mathias Crall, his Heirs 
 and Assigns by these Presents), and of the yearly Quit rent 
 herein after mentioned and reserved, WE HAVE given, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 685 
 
 granted, released and confirmed, and by these presents for us. 
 our Heirs and Successors, DO give, grant, release and con- 
 firm unto the said Mathias Crall, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 the said one hundred and seventy-eight Acres and one hun- 
 dred and seventeen perches of Land, as the same are now 
 set forth, bounded and limited as aforesaid, With all Mines. 
 Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, 
 Cripples, Woods, Underwoods, Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, 
 Water Courses, Liberties, Profits, Commodities, Advantages, 
 Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto be- 
 longing, or in any wise appertaining and lying within the 
 bounds and limits aforesaid [Three full and clear fifth parts 
 of all Royal Mines free from all deductions and Reprisals for 
 digging and refining the same and also one-fifth part of the 
 Ore of all other Mines delivered at the Pits mouth only ex- 
 cepted and hereby reserved], And also free Leave, Right and 
 Liberty to and for the said Mathias Crall, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, to Hawk, Hunt, fish and fowl in and upon the hereby 
 granted Land aiia Premises or upon any Part thereof, TO 
 HAVE AND TO HOLD the said one hundred and seventy- 
 eight Acres and one hundred and seventeen perches of Land 
 and Premises hereby granted (except as before excepted), with 
 their Appurtenances, unto the said Mathias Crall, his Heirs 
 and Assigns, To the only use and Behoof of the said Mathias 
 Crall. his Heirs and Assigns, for ever, TO BE HOLDEN of 
 us, our Heirs and Successors, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, 
 as of our Manor of Conestogo, in the County of Lancaster 
 aforesaid, in free and common Soccage by Fealty only in 
 Lieu of all other Services, YIELDIN-G AND PAYING therefore 
 yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors, at the Town of 
 Lancaster, in the said County, at or upon the first day of 
 March, in every year, from the first day of March last, one 
 half penny Sterling for every Acre of the same^ or Value thereof, 
 in Coin Current, according as the Exchange shall then be be- 
 tween our said Province and the City of London, to such per- 
 son or persons as shall from time to time be appointed to re- 
 ceive the same, And in Case of Nonpayment thereof within 
 Ninety days next after the same shall become due, that then 
 it shall and may be lawful for us, our Heirs and Successors, 
 our and their Receiver or Receivers, into and upon the hereby 
 granted Land and Premises to Re-enter and the same to hold 
 and possess until the said Quit rent and all Arrears thereof, to- 
 gether with the Charges accruing by means of such Nonpay- 
 ment and Re-entry, be fully paid and discharged 
 
686 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, whio by virtue of certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose inter alia granted by the 
 said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused 
 the Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed 
 at Philadelphia this twenty-second day of August, in the year 
 of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixtj--six, the 
 sixth year of the Reign of King George the Third over Great 
 Britain, «S:ca., and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprie- 
 taries Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 2Gth August, 1766.] 
 
 DEED JOHN PHILIP MATTS TO PETER BROADES. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, MADE the Eleventh day of October, 
 in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty-four, BETWEEN John Philip Matts, of the City of 
 Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Peruke maker, 
 of the one part, and Peter Broades, of the district of South- 
 wark (lately called Wiccacoe), in the County of Philadelphia, 
 Shopkeeper, of the other part, WHEREAS. Richard Farmer, 
 of the said City of Philadelphia. Practitioner in Physick, by 
 Indenture bearing date the first day of September, in the year 
 of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-tkree, did 
 grant, bargain, sell, release and confirm unto the said John 
 Philip Matts, his Heirs and Assigns. A Certain piece of 
 ground, situate, lying and being on the Westerly side of Pass- 
 junck road, near the South Bounds of the said City of Phila- 
 delphia, BEGINNING at a stake on the side of the said Road, 
 at a Corner of other Ground granted by the said Richard 
 Farmer to Daniel Jones, thence by the said Daniel J Dnes"s 
 Land North seventy-one degrees, West one hundred and sixty- 
 five feet to a Certain fourteen foot alley, exten.iing into a 
 Certain three Perch road, thence by the :;a;d All"y South nine- 
 teen degrees. West twenty feet, thence along other ground 
 
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 granied by ilie said Richard I\irmer lo .Joiiu Guy Soiuh sev- 
 enty-one degrees, East one hundred :i;d fifty -eight fe3t lo 
 Passyunck Road aforesaid and thence along the side of the 
 said Road Twenty-one feet two inches, were the some more or 
 less, to the place of beginning, Together also with the use, 
 liberty and privilege of the Alley and three per.in r^ad afore- 
 said and all and Singular other the Appurtenances, TO HOLD 
 to him. the said John Philip Matts. his Heirs and Assigns 
 for ever. YIELDING AND PAYING therefore unto the i=aid 
 Richard Farmer, his Heirs and Assigns, the yearly Rent or 
 Sum of eight Spanish Coined fine Silver pieces of Eight, 
 each of them weighing Seventeen pennyweights and six 
 Grains, or so much lawful money of the said Province of Penn- 
 sylvania as shall be sufficient to purchase or produce eight 
 such pieces of eight, on the first day of November, each and 
 every year for ever thereafter, In which said recited Indenture 
 are contained Clauses of Entry and Distress for nonpayment 
 of the said Rent and Re-entry for want of sufficient distress, 
 with a Covenant for payment of the same Rent, Also a Pro- 
 viso to this Effect, that if he, the said John Philip Matts, his 
 Heirs or Assigns, do within the space of seven years from the 
 date of the said Indenture pay the said Richard Farmer, his 
 Heirs or Assigns, the just and full sum of One hundred and 
 thirty-three Spanish Coined fine silver pieces of Eight and 
 one-third part of a piece of Eight, each of them weighing 
 Seventeen pennyweights and six Grains, or so much lawful 
 Money of the said Province of Pennsylvania as shall be sufl[i- 
 cient to purchase or procure one hundred and thirty-three 
 such pieces of eight and one-third part of a piece of eight, 
 besides the said Rent in the meantime to accrue, that then 
 the said yearly Rent of eight pieces of eight should cease and 
 become extinct for ever. As in and by the said recited In- 
 denture. Relation being thereunto had more fully and at large 
 appears, NOW. THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH, that the 
 said John Philip Matts, as well for and in Consideration of 
 the sum of Twenty pou::ds. lawful Money of Pennsylvania, 
 unto him well and truly paid by the said Peter Broades. at 
 and before the Sealing and Delivery hereof, the Receipt 
 whereof he, the said John Philip Matts, doth hereby acknowl- 
 edge and thereof doth acquit and for ever discharge the said 
 Peter Broades, his Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents, as 
 for Divers other good causes and Valuable Considerations, him, 
 the said John Philip Matts, thereunto especially moving, hath 
 granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, released and con- 
 
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 firmed, And by these Presents doth grant, bargain, sell, alien, 
 enfeoff, release and confirm, unto the said Peter Broades, 
 his Heirs and Assigns, ALL THAT the aforesaid described 
 Piece of Ground, granted by the said recited Indenture, situ- 
 ated, bounded and being as therein and herein before set 
 forth and Specified, Together also with the use. Liberty and 
 Privilege of the Alley and three perch road aforesaid and 
 Together also with all and Singular other the Roads, "Ways, 
 Alleys. Passages, Waters, Water-Courses, Rights, Liberties, 
 Privileges, Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever unto 
 the aforesaid described piece of Ground belonging, or in any 
 wise appertaining, and the Reversions and Remainders there- 
 of. And also all the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, use, pos- 
 session, property, claim and Demand whatsoever of him, the 
 said John Philip Matts, either in Law or Equity or otherwise 
 howsoever, of, in, to or out of all and Singular the Premises, 
 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid described piece of 
 Ground, Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted, bar- 
 gained and sold or mentioned or intended so to be, with the 
 Appurtenances, unto the said Peter Broades, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, To the only proper use and Behoof of him, the said 
 Peter Broades, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever. UNDER the 
 Yearly Quit rent hereafter accruing for the hereby granted 
 Premises, To the chief Lord or Lords of the ffee thereof, And 
 subject to the aforesaid yearly Rent of eight pieces of eight 
 reserved in and by the said Recited Indenture, And of all 
 Arrearages thereof which he, the said Peter Broades hath now 
 undertaken to pay, as the same shall hereafter grow, due and 
 payable unto the said Richard Farmer, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 with Liberty to extinguish the same t»y the payment of one 
 hundred and thirty-three pieces of eight and one-third part 
 of a piece of eight as aforesaid. And the said John Philip 
 Matts doth Covenant for him and his Heirs, that he and his 
 Heirs the aforesaid described piece of Ground, Hereditaments 
 & Premises hereby granted, bargained and sold or mentioned 
 or intended so to be, with the Appurtenances, unto the said 
 Peter Broades. his Heirs and Assigns. Against him, the said 
 John Philip Matts and his Heirs and against all and every 
 other Person and Persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or 
 to claim by, from or under him, them, or any of them, shall 
 and will (Subject to the Rent aforesaid and the Arrears there- 
 of) WARRANT and forever Defend by these Presents. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said Parties to these presents 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 6S9 
 
 have interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunio, 
 Dated the day and year first above written. 
 
 JOHN PHILIP MERTZ. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 JOHN ELLICK, 
 HENRY BURNET. 
 
 The twelfth day of October, in the year of our Lord, 1764, 
 Before me, Isaac Jones, Esq'r, One of his Majesty's Justices, 
 &ca., came the above named John Philip Marts and acknowl- 
 edged, the above written Indenture to be his Act and Deed 
 and desired the same may be recorded as his Deed. 
 
 Witness my Hand and Seal the day and year above written. 
 
 13. J0XE3. [Seal.] 
 
 Indorsed: 
 
 Received the day of the date of the within written Inden- 
 ture of the within named Peter Broades, the sum of Twenty 
 pounds, it being the Consideration Money within mentioned, 
 I say received by me, 
 
 JOHN PHILIP MERTZ. 
 Witness present: 
 
 JOHN ELLICK, 
 HENRY BURNET. 
 
 [Recorded the 26lh August, 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO ROBERT RODGERS. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chiof of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle. Kent and Sussex, 
 upon Delaware, To all unto whom these Presents shall come. 
 Send Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, in consequence of the Application jf Robert 
 Rodgers. No. 6S6. the Thirteenth day of August. 1765. for 100 
 44-9-3d Ser. 
 
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 Acres of Land in West Cain Township, in the County of 
 Chester, a Survey hath been made of the Tract of La^d herein 
 after mentioned and intended to be hereby granted. AND, 
 WHEREAS, in pursuance of a Warrant dated the twe.ny-sixth 
 day of August, Instant, requiring our Surveyor General to 
 accept the said into his Office and make Return thereof into 
 our Secretary's Office in order for Confirmation to the said 
 Robert Rodgers on the Terms in the same Warrant mentioned, 
 he hath accordingly made Return thereof thereby certifying 
 the description. Bounds and Limits of the Land as aforesaid 
 surveyed to be as follows, vizt: Beginning at a marked White 
 Oak, Thence by Samuel Henry's Land South eight-nine de- 
 grees. West Two hundred and forty-six perches to a marked 
 black Oak, Thence by Thomas Clemison's Land North fifty- 
 two perches to a marked black Oak, Thence by Isaac Richard- 
 son's Land East twenty perches to a post and North twenty 
 perches to a Post, Thence by the same and Land of Phineas 
 Davison South eighty-eight degrees, East one hundred and 
 twenty-four Perches to a marked Walnut, Thence by said 
 Davison's Land North sixty-nine Degrees, East nine Perches 
 to a marked Spanish Oak, and South sixty-two Degrees, East 
 one hundred and six Perches to a post, Thence by William 
 Davison's Land SouLh seventeen Perches to the place of be- 
 ginning. Containing Eighty-three Acres and the usual Allow- 
 ance of six Acres p"r Cent for Roads, &ca.. As by the said 
 Application, Warrant and Survey remaining in the Surveyor 
 General's Office and from thence certified into our Secretary's 
 Office more fully appears, NOW, at the Instance and Request 
 of the said Robert Rodgers. that we would be pleased to grant 
 him a Confirmation of the same, KNOW YE, that in Consid- 
 eration of the sum of Four pounds three Shillings. Sterling 
 Money of Great Britain, in lawful Money of Pennsylvania, to 
 our use paid by the said Robert Rodgers (the Receipt whereof 
 we hereby acknowledge and therof do acquit and for ever 
 discharge the said Robert Rodgers, his Heirs and Assigns, by 
 these Presents), And of the yearly Quit rent herein after men- 
 tioned and reserved, WE HAVE given, granted, released and 
 confirmed, and by these Presents for us, our Heirs and Suc- 
 cessors, do give, grant, release and confirm unto the said 
 Robert Rodgers, his Heirs and Assigns, the said Eighty-three 
 Acres of Land as the same are herein before set forth, bounded 
 and limited as aforesaid. With all Mines, Minerals, Quarries, 
 Meadows. Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples. Woods. Un- 
 derwoods, Timber and Trees, Ways. Waters, Water Courses, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 691 
 
 Liberties, Profits, Commodities, Advantages, Hereditaments 
 and Appurtenances wliatsoevcr thereunto belonging, or in 
 any wise appertaining, and lying within the bounds and limits 
 aforesaid [Three full and clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines, 
 free from all Deductions and Reprisals for digging and refining 
 the same, And also one-fifth part of the Ore of all other Mines 
 delivered at the Piis mouth only excepted and hereby re- 
 served]. And also free Leave, Right and Liberty to and for 
 the said Robert Rodgers, his Heirs and Assigns, to Hawk, 
 Hunt, Fish and Fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land 
 and Premises, or upon any Part thereof, TO HAVE AND TO 
 HOLD the said Eighty-three Acres of Land & Premises hereby 
 granted (except as before excepted), with their Appurtenances, 
 unto the said Robert Rodgers, his Heirs and Assigns, To the 
 only use and Behoof of the said Robert Rodgers, his Heirs 
 and Assigns, for ever, TO BE HOLDEN of us. our Heirs, 
 and Successors, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, as of our Manor 
 of Sprineton, in the County of Chester aforesaid, in free and 
 common Soccage by Fealty only in Lieu of all other Services, 
 YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs 
 and Successors, at the Town of Chester, in the said County, 
 at or upon the first day of March, in every year, from the first: 
 day of March last, one penny Sterling for every Acre of the 
 same, or Value thereof, in Coin Current, according as the Ex- 
 change shall then be between our said Province and the City 
 of London, to such person or persons as shall from time to 
 time be appointed to receive the same, And in Case of Non- 
 payment thereof within ninety days next after the same shall 
 become due, that then it shall and may become lawful for us, 
 our Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers, 
 into and upon the hereby granted Land and Premisas to Re- 
 enter and the same to hold and possess until the said Quit 
 rent, and all Arrears thereof, together with the Charges ac- 
 cruing by Means of Such Nonpayment and Re-entry, be fully 
 paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PEXN, Esquire. Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who by Virtue of certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at 
 Philadelphia, this twenty-seventh day of August, in the year 
 of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, the 
 sixth year of the Reign of King George the Third over Great 
 
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 Britain, &ca., and the Forty-eighth year of the said Proprie- 
 taries Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 27th Aug't, 1766.] 
 
 PATENT TO GEORGE MITCHEL. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex, 
 upon Delaware, To all unto whom these Presents shall come. 
 Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, it hath been represented to us by Philip Tan- 
 ner and George Mitchell, of Chester County, Yeomen, that 
 Philip Tanner, deceased. Father of the said first named Philip, 
 obtained our Warrant bearing Date the third day of June, 
 1734, for Three hundred Acres of Land in Nottingham, and 
 that the said Tract was surveyed by John Taylor, then Deputy 
 Surveyor, but not returned, Nor the said Survey now to be 
 found. And that the said Philip Tanner. Deceased, did in his 
 Life Time by his Deed of the Twenty-second day of January, 
 1750, bargain. Sell and convey Unto his Son, Joseph Tanner, 
 in Fee, One hundred acres of the said Tract by certain Metes 
 and Bounds, in the Said Deed described. That the said Joseph 
 Tanner, by his Deed of Bargain and Sale, dated the fourteenth 
 day of August, 1753, Sold and Conveyed the said one hundred 
 Acres Tract unto John Read, in Fee, who by his Last will 
 and Testament, dated the 15 of June, 175G, Devised the Same 
 to his Son, William Read, In Fee, who by his Deed of the 6th 
 of August. 1760, conveyed the said one Hundred Acres unto 
 the said George Mitchell, in Fee, and its further represented 
 to us, that the said first n.amed Philip Tanner, the Son. is Now 
 Intitled to One hundred Acres of the said Three hundred Acres 
 Tract by a Deed dated the 6th of May, 1750, from his Brother, 
 Joseph Tanner, and that the Residue of the said Three hun- 
 dred Acres was Devised by the Last Will and Testament of 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 693 
 
 the said Philip Tanner, deceased, unto Mary, his Wife, in Fee, 
 and that she, by her Last will and Testament Devised the 
 same to Philip Tanner, the Grandson of the said deceased 
 Philip Tanner, and Mary, his Wife, by their Son, the said 
 first named Philip Tanner, AND whereas, upon application 
 and request of the said George Mitchel and Philip Tanner, 
 the Father for himself and oa Behalf of his said Son, Philip, 
 we caused to be Issued a Warrant dated the 30th of May, 
 1765, requiring our Surveyor General to Resurvey or cause 
 to be resurveyed the Three hundred Acres Tract, according to 
 the Metes Lines and Bounds originally made and Marked by 
 the said John Taylor, and to make return thereof into Our 
 Secretarys Office in order for confirmation to the said George 
 Mitchel, Philip Tanner, the son, and Philip Tanner, the Grand 
 Son, According to their Several Shares and proportions to 
 which they are Intitled, In Pursuance of which warrant ho 
 hath made his Return thereof, therein Certifying the Part of 
 the said George Mitchel to be Bounded and Described as 
 follows, vizt: Beginning at a Post, Thence by Hugh McHeffys 
 Land North seventy-six Degrees, East One hundred and Thir- 
 ty-five Perches to a Marked white Oak, Thence by the Widow 
 Greer's Land North Ten Degrees, East fifty-Eight Perches to 
 a Post, Thence by John Smith's & Philip Tanners Land North 
 forty-Seven Degrees & a half. West one hundred and Sixty- 
 Six Perches to a Stone, Thence by Philip Tanner and South 
 four Degrees, west one hundred and Twenty Perches to a 
 Stone, North Eighty-three Degrees And a half. West fifteen 
 Perches to a Stone, South fifty-five Degrees. West Ten Perches 
 to a Stone, South one Degree. West Two Perches to a Stone, 
 North Sixty-one Degrees, East Eleven Perches to a Stone, 
 South Eighty-four Degress, East Thirteen Perches and a Quar- 
 ter to a Post, South four Degrees, west Twelve Perches to a 
 Stone, South fourteen Degrees, East Sixty-four Perches to the 
 place of Beginning, containing Ninety-three Acres and allow- 
 ance of Six Acres P. Cent For Roads, &c., as by the said last 
 mentioned Warrant and Resurvey remaining in the Surveyor 
 Generals Office and from thence certified into our Secretarys 
 Office appears, NOW, at the Inst.^nce and Request of the said 
 George Mitchel. that we would be pleased to grant him a Con- 
 firmation, KNOW YE, that in Consideration of the Sum of 
 Fourteen pounds eight Shillings & three pence, lawful Monev 
 of Pennsylvania to our use paid by the said George Mitchel. 
 the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof dn 
 acquit and for Ever discharge the said George Mitchel, his 
 
694 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Heirs and Assigns, by these presents, and of the yearly Quit 
 Rent herein after mentioned and reserved, we have given, 
 Granted, released and Confirmed, and by these presents for 
 us, our Heirs and Successors, do give, graat, release and con- 
 firm unto the said George Mitchel, his Heirs and Assigns, the 
 said Ninety-three Acres of Land as the same are now Set 
 forth, bounded and limited as aforesaid, with all Mines, Min- 
 erals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Crip- 
 ples, Woods, Underwoods, Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, 
 Water Courses, Liberties, Profits, Commodities, Advantages, 
 Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto be- 
 longing, or in any wise appertaining and lying within the 
 Bounds and Limits aforesaid [Three full and Clear fifth Parts 
 of all Royal Mines, free from all Deductions and Reprisals for 
 Digging & refining the Same & also one-fifth Part of the Ore 
 of all Other Delivered at the Pits Mouth only Excepted & 
 hereby reserved], and also free Leave, Right an J Liberty to 
 and for the said George Mitchel, his Heirs and Assigns, to 
 Hawk. Hunt, Fish and Fowl in and upon the hereby granted 
 Land and Premises, or upon any Part thereof. TO HAVE AND 
 TO HOLD the said Ninety-three Acres of Land and Premises 
 hereby Granted (except as before Excepted), with their Appur- 
 tenances, unto the said George Mitchel, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 To the Only use and Behoof of the said George ]Mitchel. his 
 Heirs and Assigns, forever, TO BE HOLDEX of us. our Heirs 
 And Successors. Proplrietaries of Pennsvivania. as of our 
 Manor of Springton, in the Counry of Chester aforesaid, in 
 Free, and common Soccage by Fealty only in lieu of all Other 
 Service?. YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly unto us 
 our Heirs and Successors at the Town of Chester, in the said 
 County, at or upon the firs: day of March, in every year, from 
 the first day of March last, one half penny Sterling for every 
 Acre of the same. Or value thereof, in Coin Current, according 
 as the Exchange shall then be between our said province and 
 the City of London, to such Person or Persons as shall from 
 Time to Time be Appointed To receive the same, and in case 
 of Nonpayment thereof within Ninety days next after the 
 same shall become due. That then it shall and may be Lawful 
 for U.S. our Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or 
 Receivers, into and upon the hereby granted Land and Prem- 
 ises to Re-enter and the Same to hold and Possess until the 
 said Quit Rent, and all arrears thereof. Together with the 
 Charges accruing by Means of Such Nonpayment and Re- 
 en;ry. be fully paid and Discharged. 
 
PKOVI.N'CIAL COMMISSIONS. tJ^J 
 
 Witness John Penn, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the 
 said Province, who by Virtue of certain Powers and Authori- 
 ties to him for this Purpose, inter alia, granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, hath hereunto Set his Hand and caused the 
 Great Seal of the Said Province to be hereunto affixed at 
 Philadelphia, this Twenty-Eighth Day of August, in the year 
 of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-Six, the 
 Sixth year of Reign of King George the Third over Great 
 Britain, tc. and Forty-Eighth year of the Said Proprietaries 
 
 Government. 
 
 JOHN PENN". [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 2Sth Day of Augus:, 1T6G.] 
 
 PATENT TO PHILir TANNER. SEN. & JUN'R. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex, 
 on Delaware, To all unto whom these presents shall come. 
 Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, it hath been represented to us by Philip Tanner 
 and George Mitchell, of Chester County, Yeomen. That Philip 
 Tanner, deceased. Father of the said first named Philip, ob- 
 tained our Warrant bearing Date the Third Day of June, 1734, 
 for Three hundred Acres of Land in Nottingham, and that 
 the said Tract was Surveyed by John Taylor, then Deputy 
 Surveyor, but not returned, nor the said Survey now to be 
 found. And that the said Philip Tanner. Deceased, did in 
 his Life Time, by his Deed of the Twenty-Second Day of 
 January, 1750, bargain. Sell and convey Unto his Son, Joseph 
 Tanner, in Fee. one Hundred Acres of the said Tract, by cer- 
 tain Metes and Bounds, in the said Deed described. That the 
 said Joseph Tanner, by his Deed of Bargain and Sale, dated 
 the fourteenth day of August. 1753. sold and Conveyed the 
 said bne Hundred Acres Tract unto John Read, in Fee, -who 
 by his Last Will and Testament, dated the 15th of June, 1756, 
 
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 Devised the same to his Son, William Read, in Fee, who by 
 his Deed of the 6th of August, 1760, conveyed the said one hun- 
 dred Acres unto the said George Mitchel, In Fee, and it is 
 further represented to us, that the said first Named Philip 
 Tanner, the Son, is now Intituled to one hundred Acres of the 
 said Three hundred Acres Tract by a Deed, dated 6th of May, 
 1750, from his Brother, Joseph Tanner, and the Residue of 
 the said Three hundred Acres was Devised by the Last Will 
 and Testament of the said Philip Tanner, deceased, Unto Mary, 
 his Wife, in Fee, and that She, by her Last Will and Testa- 
 ment, devised the Same to Philip Tanner, the Grandson of 
 the said Deceased Philip Tanner and Mary, his Wife, by their 
 Son, the said first named Philip Tanner, AND, WHEREAS, 
 upon the Application & Request of the s'd George Mitchel & 
 Philip Tanner, the Father, for himself and on behalf of his 
 said Son, Philip, we caused to be Issued a Warrant, dated the 
 30th of May, 1765, requiring our Surveyor General to Resurvey 
 or Cause to be Resurveyed the said Three hundred Acres 
 Tract, According to the Metes, Lines and Bounds originally 
 made and Marked by the said John Taylor, and to make Re- 
 turn thereof into our Secretary's office. In order for Confir- 
 mation to the said George Mitchell, Philip Tanner, the Son, 
 ic Philip Tanner, the Grandson, according to their Several 
 Shares & Proportions to which they are Intitueled, In Pur- 
 suance of which warrant he hath made his Return therof, 
 therein certifying the Part of the said Philip Tanner, the Son, 
 and Grandson, to be Bounded and Described as Vizt: begin- 
 ning at a Post, thence by George Mitchels Part North fourteen 
 Degrees, West Sixty-Two Perches to a Stone, North four De- 
 grees, East Twelve Perches to a Stone, North Eighty-four De- 
 grees, west thirteen Perches and a quarter to a Stone, South 
 Sixty-one Degrees, West Eleven Perches to a Stone. North 
 one Degree, East two Perches to a Stone, North fifty-five De- 
 grees, East Ten Perches to a Stone & South eighty-ihree De- 
 grees & a half. East Fifteen Perches to a Stone and North 
 four Degrees. East One hundred and Eighteen Porches to a 
 Stone. Thence by Philip Tanners New Survey & David 
 Wherry's Land North Forty-Seven Degrees & a half, west 
 One hundred and Eight Perches to a white Oak. Thence by 
 David Wherry's Land South Forty-Thre? Degrees, West Eighty 
 Perches to a Stone, Thence by Elisha Gatchell's Lmd South 
 fifty-nine Degrees. East Five Perches to a Chestnut & South 
 forty-two Degrees, west one hundred and Sixteen Perches to a 
 Hickory, Thence by his Other Land South forty-Seven Degrees 
 
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 and a half, East two hundred and four Perches to a Chestnut 
 Tree, Thence by Hugh McKeffy's North Sixty-five Degrees and 
 a half, East forty Perches to a Post and north Seventy-Six 
 Degrees, East twenty-Six Perches to the place of Beginning, 
 Containing Two hundred and Six Acres and a half & allow- 
 ance of Six Acres P. Cent for Roads, &c., As by the said 
 Warrant and resurvey remaining in the Surveyor Generals 
 Office and from thence certified into our Secretary's Office 
 more fully appears, AND WHEREAS, it hath been further 
 represented to Us. by s'd Philip Tanner, son of Philip Tanner, 
 deceased, that A Warrant under the Seal of our Land Office, 
 dated the 25th day of February, 1737, was granted to the said 
 Philip Tanner, deceased, for Fifty Acres of Land joining the 
 Plantation whereon the said Philip Tanner, the Father, tLta 
 lived, in East Nottingham, Chester County, and that a Piece 
 of Land of Twenty-Six Acres and a quarter Was Surveyed 
 to the said Philip Tanner. Deceased, in Part of said Warrant, 
 But that the Residue thereof, not being yet Surveyed, and that 
 said Philip Tanner, Claiming Title therein under the will of 
 his said Father, and a Deed dated the 6th of May 173S. from 
 his Brother, Joseph Tanner, he hath therefore now humbly 
 besought us' to grant him a Warrant for making up the De- 
 ficiency of the Quanti:y in the said Warrant Out of .some Con- 
 tiguous vacant Land, and we favouring his Request, did Issue 
 our Warrant, dated the said 30th day of May, 17G5, requiring 
 Our Surveyor General to Survey unto the said Philip Tannor, 
 the Son, the said Residue of the said Fifty Acres out of the 
 ContigTious Vacancy aforesaid, which he hath accordingly 
 done; and hath Certified the said last Mentioned Tract of Land 
 to be Situate In Nottingham aforesaid and Bounded and de- 
 scribed at follows, Vizt: Beginning at a Hickery, Thence by 
 Elisha Gacchels Land South forty-two Degrees, west three 
 Perches and a half to a Hicl^ory, Thence by David Prices Land 
 South one Degree, East Seventy-four Perches to a Post, South 
 twenty-five Degrees, East Thirty-Eight Perches to a Stone. 
 North Sixty-five Degrees and a half. East twenty-four Perches 
 to a Stone and South Forty-Seven Degrees, East Sixty-five 
 Perches to a Post in the Temporary Line. Thence by the same 
 South Eighty-Seven Degrees and a half, East forty-two Perches 
 to a Chestnut Tree. Thence by Hugh McHeffy's Land North 
 Sixty-Eight Degrees. East Twenty-four Perches and a half 
 to a Chestnut, thence by his Other Land North forty-Seven 
 Degrees and a half. East Two Hundred and four Perches to 
 the place of Beginning, Containing Fifty-two Acres and a half 
 
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 and allowance as aforesaid, As by the said last Mentioned 
 Warrant and Survey remaining In ttie Surveyor Generals 
 OfBce and from thence Certified into ur Secretarys Office Ap- 
 peals, NOW, at the Instance and Request of the Said Philip 
 Tanner, the Son, and Philip Tanner, the Grand Son, that we 
 would be pleased to grant them a Confirmation of the Said 
 Two Tracts of Land, according to their respective Estates and 
 Interests therein, KNOW YE, that in Consideration of the 
 Sum of Forty Pounds two Shillings and Ten pea23, lawful 
 Money of Pennsylvania, to our use paid by the said Philip 
 Tanner, the Son, and Philip Tanner, the Grand son (The re- 
 ceipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit 
 and forever discharge the said Philip Tanner, the Son and 
 Grandson, their Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents), and of 
 the yearly Quit rent herein after Mentioned and reserved, WE 
 HAVE given, granted, released And Confirmed, and by these 
 Presents for us. Our Heirs and Successors, do give, grant, re- 
 lease and Confirm unto the Said Philip Tanner, The Son and 
 Grandson, their Heirs and Assigns, the Said two herein before 
 described Tracts of Land, according to their respective Es- 
 tates and Interests therein as the Same are herein before set 
 forth, bounded and limited as aforesaid, with all Mines, Min- 
 erals, Quarries, Meadows. Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Crip- 
 ples, Woods, "Under Woods, Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, 
 Water Courses, Liberties, Profits, Commodities, Advantages, 
 Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto be- 
 longing, or in any wise appertaining, and lying within the 
 Bounds & Limits aforesaid [Three full and Clear fifth Parts 
 of all Royal Mines, free from all Deductions and Reprisals for 
 digging and refining the same, and Also one-fifth Part of the 
 Ore of all Other Mines Delivered at the Pits mouth, only Ex- 
 cepted and hereby reserved], and also free Leave, Right and 
 Liberty to and for the said Philip Tanner, the Son and Grand 
 Son, their Heirs and Assigns, to Hawk, Hunt. Fish and Fowl 
 in and upon the hereby granted Land and premises. Or upon 
 any part thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Said de- 
 scribed fiftj'-two Acres and a half & one hundred Acres Of 
 Land Part of the said herein before described Two hundred 
 and Six acres & a half, Together with their Appurtenances 
 (Except as before Excepted) unto the said Philip Tanner, the 
 Father, his Heirs And Assigns, To the only use and Behoof of 
 the said Philip Tanner, the Father, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 forever, AND TO HAVE AND TO HOLD one hundrei and Six 
 Acres and a half of Land, the Residue of the Said Two hun- 
 dred and Six Acres & a half and Premises hereby granted 
 
PROVlNClAi. COMMISSIONS. 
 
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 (except as before Excepted), with their Appurienauces. Lnto 
 the said Philip Tanner, the Grandson, his Heirs and Assigns. 
 To the Oalv use and behoof of the said Philip Taaner, the 
 Grandson, his Heirs and Assigns, forever. TO BE HOLDEN 
 of us our Heirs and Successors, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, 
 as of our Manor of Springton, in the County of Chester alore- 
 said in free and common Soccage by Fealty only in lieu of all 
 other Services. YIELDING AND PAYIN'G therefore yearly 
 unto us, our Heirs & Successors, at the Town of Chester, in 
 the said County, ai or upon the first Day of March, in every 
 year from the first Day of March last, one half Penny Ster- 
 ling 'for everv Acre of the Same, or Value thereof, in Coin 
 Current, according as the Exchange shall then be between 
 our said Province and the City of London, to such Person or 
 Persons as Shall from Time to Time be appointed to receive 
 the Same, and in Case of Nonpayment thereof within Ninety 
 Davs next after the same shall become due. That then it 
 shall and may be lawful for us, our Heirs & Successors, our 
 and their Receiver or Receivers, into and upon the hereby 
 granted Land & Premises to re-enter and the Same To hold 
 and Possess untill the Said Quit Rent and all Arrears thereof. 
 Together with the Charges accruing by Means of Such Non- 
 pavment and Re-entry, be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS .TOHN PENN, Esquire. Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who by Virtue of certain Powers & Au- 
 thorities to him for this Purpose, inter alia, gr.^nted by the 
 said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused tne 
 Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at 
 Philadelphia, this Twenty-Eighth Day of August, in the year 
 of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-six. the 
 Sixth vear of the Reign of King George the Third over Great 
 Britain, &c., and the Forty-eighth year of the said Proprie- 
 taries Government. ^ 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. s.l 
 
 [Recorded the 29th Day of August. 1766.1 
 
 PATENT TO ADAM HAMAKER. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN. Esq'rs. true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 
700 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 of Pennsjivania and Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex, 
 on Delaware, To all unto whom these Presents shall come, 
 Greeting. 
 
 Whereas, in Consequence of the Application of Adam Ham- 
 aker. No. 1051, the tenth day of October, 1765, for one hundred 
 Acres of Land in Derry Township, in the County of Lancaster, 
 a Survey has been made of the Tract of Land hereinafter 
 mentioned and Intended to be hereby Granted, And whereas, 
 in pursuance of a Warrant dated the nineteenth day of August, 
 Instant, requiring our Surveyor General to accept the said 
 Survey into his Office and make Return thereof into our Sec- 
 retary's OflBce, in order for Confirmation to the said Adam 
 Hamaker, on the Terms in the same Warrant mentioned, he 
 hath accordingly made Return, thereby Certifying the Descrip- 
 tion, bounds and Limits of the Land as aforesaid surveyed 
 to be as follows, vizt: Beginning at a Marked white Oak, 
 thence by the Church Laud, North seventy-five Degrees, East 
 thirty-six perches to a black Oak Grub, thence by Henry 
 Fitzel's Land North three degrees. West twelve Perches to a 
 Post and North eighty-eight degrees, East Sixty-two perches 
 to a Chestnut Oak, thence by Jacob Brunks Laad North 
 forty-six degrees. East forty perches to a marked white Oak, 
 and North sixty-nine degrees, East forty-three Perches to a 
 marked black Oak, thence by Mack. Spiddles Land North 
 forty-five degrees and a half. West sixty-four perches to a 
 Marked Hickory and North seven degrees. West forty-four 
 Perches to a Marked White Oak. Thence by Andrew Scrodlin's 
 Land Sixty-seven degrees, W^est fifty-two perches to a Marked 
 black Oak, thence by Alexander Flack's Land North fifty de- 
 grees. West sixteen Perches to a Marked Hickery & South 
 Sixty-two degrees. West one hundred and ninety-four perches 
 to a post, thence by Matthias Stall's Land North seventy-five 
 degrees. East fifty-two perches to a marked Black Oak and 
 South East ninety-five perches to the place of Beginning, Con- 
 taining one hundred and nineteen Acres & a half & Allowance 
 of Six Acres p'r Cent for Roads, &ca.. As by the said Aplica- 
 tion. Warrant and Survey remaining in the Surveyor Generals 
 Office and from thence Certified into our Secretaries Ofiice 
 more fully Appears, Now, at the Instance and Request of the 
 said Adam Hamaker, that we would be pleased to grant him 
 a Confirmation of the same. Know ye. that in Consideration 
 of the Sum of Five pounds nineteen shillings and six Pence, 
 Sterling Money of Great Britain, in lawful Money of Penn- 
 sylvania, to our use paid by the said Adam Hamiker (the 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
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 Receipt whereof we hereby Acknowledge and therefore do 
 acquit and for ever discharge the said Adam Hamaker, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents), And of the Yearly 
 Quit Rent herein after mentioned and reserved, We have 
 given, granted, released and confirmed, and by these presents 
 for us. our Heirs and Successors, do give, grant, release and 
 confirm unto the said Adam Hamaker, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 the said One hundred and nineteen Acres and an half of an 
 Acre of Land, as the same are now set forth, bounded and 
 limited, as aforesaid, with all Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Mea- 
 dows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps. Criples, Woods, Under- 
 woods, Timber and Trees, Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Lib- 
 erties,' Profits, Commodities, Advantages, Hereditaments and 
 Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging, or in any wise 
 Appertaining and lying within the Bounds and Limits afore- 
 said [Three full and clear fifth parts of all Royal Mines, free 
 from all deductions and Reprisals for digging and refining the 
 same, ar.d also one-fifth part of the Ore of all other Mines, 
 delivered at the Pits mouth only excepted and hereby re- 
 served], and also free Leave. Right and Liberty to and for the 
 said Adam Hamaker, his Heirs and Assigns, to hawk, hunt, 
 fish and fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land and Prem- 
 ises, or upon any Part thereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the 
 said One hundred and Nineteen Acres and a half Acre of 
 Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before excepted), 
 ■with their Appurtenances, unto the said Adam Hamaker, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, to the only use and Behoof of the said 
 Adam Hamaker, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever, TO BE 
 HOLDEN of us. Our Heirs and Successors, Proprietaries of 
 Pennsylvania, as of our Manor of Conestogo. in the County of 
 Lancaster aforesaid, in free and common Soccage by Fealty 
 only in Lieu of all other Services, YIELDING AND PAYING 
 therefore yearly unto us. our Heirs and Successors, at the 
 Town of Lancaster, in the said County, at or upoa the first 
 day of March, in every year, from the first day of March 
 last, one Penny Sterling for every Acre of the same, 
 or value thereof, in Coin Current, according as the Ex- 
 change shall then be between our said Province and the City 
 of London, to such Person or Persons as shall from time to 
 time be appointed to receive the same. And in Case of Nonpay- 
 ment thereof within ninety days next after the same shall 
 become due, that then it shall and may be lawful for us. our 
 Heirs and Successors, our and their Receiver or Receivers, into 
 and upon the hereby granted Land and Premises to Re-enter 
 and the same to hold and possess until the said Quit Rent and 
 
702 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 all Arrears thereof, together with the Charges accruing by 
 means of such Nonpayment and Re-entry, be fully paid and 
 discharged. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esquire. Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who by Virtue of Certain Powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted, by the 
 said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and caused 
 the Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at 
 Philadelphia, this twentieth day of August, in the year of our 
 Lord One thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, the sixth year 
 of the Reign of King George the Third over Great Britain, 
 &ca., and the forty-eighth year of the said Proprietaries Gov- 
 ernment. 
 
 JOHN PENN, [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 29th day of August, 1766.] 
 
 DEED CHRISTLVN LEHMAN TO GEORGE SMITH. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, Made the Second Day of August, in the 
 Year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and fifty and 
 in the twenty-fourth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord 
 George the Second, of Great Britain, &ca.. King, BETWEEN 
 Christian Lehman, of German Town, in the County of Phila- 
 delphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, yeoman, Tf the one 
 Part, and George Smith, of the said German Town, Innkeeper, 
 of the other part. WITNESSETH, that he, the said Christian 
 Lehman, for and in Consideration of the Sum of Fifty Pounds, 
 Lawful Money of Pennsylvania, unto him well and truly in 
 hand paid by the said George Smith, at and before the Sealing 
 and Delivery hereof. The Receipt whereof is hereby ?cknowl- 
 edged, HATH GRANTED, bargained, sold, released and Con- 
 firmed, And by these Presents doth Grant, Bargain, Sell. Re- 
 lease and Confirm unto the said George Smith, and to his 
 Heirs and Assigns, A CERTAIN PIECE or Lot of Land, Situ- 
 ate on the South Easterly side of Lane or Cross Street, in the 
 said Germantown, leading to Schuylkill. BEGINNING at a 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIOXS. 703 
 
 Stone, a Corner by the said Lane or Cross Street also a Corner 
 of Land granted to Isaac Griffiths & als, thence by the said 
 Lane N'orth East Thirteen Perches to a Corner, thence by 
 other Land of the said Jacob Bowman, deceased, from the 
 Lane or Cross Street aforesaid South East ffourteeu Perches 
 and ffour feet to a Corner in the Line of Land late of John 
 News, thence by the said Line South West Thirteei Perches 
 to a Corner of Land Granted to the said Isaac GriifiUis, and 
 thence by the same North West Fourteen Perches .-tnd ffour 
 feet to the place of Beginning, containing one Acre and twen- 
 ty-ffive Perches of Land, It being the same which the above 
 named George Smith and Margaret, his Wife. Dirck Keyser 
 and Christopher Meng, By their Deed dated tho twa uy-sixth 
 day of July last past, did Grant unto the said Christian Leh- 
 man, as in ffeo. Together also with all and Singular the Im- 
 provements, Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Woods, Under- 
 woods, Rights. Liberties. Privileges, Hereditaments and Ap- 
 purtenances whatsoever thereu::to belonging, And the Rever- 
 sions and Remainders. Rents, Issues and Profits thereof, And 
 all the Estate, Right, Title and Interest, Use. Possession, Prop- 
 erty, Claim and Demand of the said Christian Lehman, of, in 
 and to the Premises, or any Part or Parcell thereof, TO HAVE 
 AND TO HOLD the [a hole in tne Original] described Piece 
 or Lot of one Acre and twenty-ffive Perches of Land, Heredi- 
 taments and Premises hereby granted or mentioned so to be, 
 with the Appurtenances, unto the said George Smith and his 
 Heirs, To the only proper use and Behoof of him, the said 
 George Smith, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever. UNDER the 
 Proportionable part of the [a hole in the Original] Rent of 
 Two Pieces of Eight, formerly Reserved on Fiftv Acres] 
 from thenceforth accruing for the Premises to the Frankfort 
 Company, their Heirs and Assigns, for ever, AND the said 
 Christian Lehman, for himself and his Heirs. Doth hereby 
 Covenant, That he, the said Christian Lehman and his Heirs, 
 the said above described [a hole in the Original] or Lot of 
 Land, Hereditaments and premises hereby granted or Men- 
 tioned so to be, with the Appurtenances, unto the said George 
 Smith, his Heirs and Assigns, against him, the said Christian 
 Lehman and his Heirs and against all and every other Person 
 and Persons wiiosoever, Lawfully Claiming or to claim, by, 
 from or under him. them or any of them lonely and against 
 none other]. Shall and Will WARRANT and for ever DEFEND 
 by these Presents. 
 IX WITNESS whereof the said Parties to these Presents 
 
704 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 have Interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereto, 
 DATED the day and year flirst above written. 
 
 CHRISTIAN LEHMAN. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of us, 
 
 JOHN ZACHARIAS. 
 GOFFRIED jaSH. 
 JVIemorandum: 
 
 That on the Thirteh Day of December, Anno Domini 1757, 
 Before me, Sam'l Ashmead, Esq'r, One of his Majesty's Jus- 
 tices of the Peace, &ca.. Personally appeared Godfryd Jush 
 (one of the two Witnesses subscribed to the above Written 
 Indenture), And on his Solemn Oath did declare and say 
 that he was Present and saw the above named Christian 
 Lehman sign. Seal and as his Act and Deed, deliver che above 
 Written Indenture, And that he also saw John Zacharias sub- 
 scribe his name as an Evidence thereunto, and that the name 
 Godfry Jush, so likewise thereto Subscribed, is of his, this 
 Deponents, own Handwriting. WITNESS my Hand &. Seal 
 the day and year aboves'd. 
 
 SAM'L ASHMEAD. [Seal.] 
 
 Received on the day of the Date of the within Written In- 
 denture of the within named George Smith, the Sum of Fifty 
 Pound, Lawfull Money of Pennsylvania, It being the full Con- 
 sideration Money within mentioned, I say. Received by me. 
 
 CHRIST'N LEHMAN. 
 Witnesses Present at Signing, 
 
 JOHN ZACHARIAS, 
 GOFFRIED JUSH. 
 
 [Recorded 30th day of August, 1766.] 
 
 DEED THO'S PENROSE ET UX TO ISAAC HALL. 
 
 THIS INDEXTL'RE. MADE the Thirtieth Day of November, 
 in the Year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and 
 sixty-two, BETWEEN Thomas Penrose, of the District of 
 
PROVIN'CIAL COMMISSIONS. 705 
 
 Southwark, lately called Wiccacoe, in the County of Philadel- 
 phia, and Province of Pennsylvania, Shipwright, and Ann, his 
 Wife, of the one Part, and Isaac Hall, of the same place, 
 Bricklayer, of the other Part, WITNESSETH, that the said 
 Thomas Penrose and Ann, his Wife, for and in Consideration 
 of the Payment of the Rent and Performance of the Covenants 
 and Agreements herein after Reserved and mentioned, which, 
 on the part and behalf of the said Isaac Hall, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, are or ought to be paid, performed and kept, have 
 granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, released and con- 
 firmed, and by these Presents do grant, bargain. Sell, alien, 
 enfeoff, release and Confirm unto the said Isaac Hall, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, A Certain piec of Ground, situate, lying 
 and being in the District of Southwark, lately called Wiccacoe, 
 aforesaid, containing in Breadth on Queen Street, Eighteen 
 feet and in Length or depth Fifty-four feet. Bounded on the 
 East by Charles Woolfalls ground. On the South by Queen 
 Street aforesaid, on the West by Ground granted or Intended 
 to be granted by the said Thomas Penrose and Wife to Josiah 
 Jenkins, and on the North by Ground late of Joseph Knowles, 
 deceased [Part of the first Described of two certain pieces of 
 Ground which Joseph Knowles and Mary, his Wife, by In- 
 denture, dated the five and twentieth day of Mar:h, in the 
 year One thousand Seven hundred and forty-four, granted unto 
 One John Leech, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever, Under the 
 yearly Rent of Fifteen Pounds, Lawful Money of Pennsylvania, 
 and the said John Leech, by Indenture, dated the fifth day of 
 June, in the year one Thousand Seven hundred and forty-Six, 
 granted the Same two Pieces of Ground, under the Rent afore- 
 said, unto Thomas Penrose, then of the City of Philadelphia, 
 Shipwright, who was the Father of the said Thomas Penrose 
 party hereto, in Fee, also Francis Garrigues and Mary, his 
 Wife (who was the Wife of the said Joseph Knowles, and unto 
 whom the Rent aforesaid devolved), by Indenture, dated the 
 Twenty-first Day of February, in the year One thousand 
 Seven hundred and forty-eight, released the aforesaid yearly 
 Rent of Fifteen pounds unto the said Thomas Penrose, the 
 Elder, his Heirs and Assigns, forever. "^TIO dyed. Seized of 
 the same pieces of Ground, having first by his Last Will and 
 Testament in Writng. bearing date the Eighth day of Novem- 
 ber, in the year one Thousand Seven hundred and fif.y-Seven, 
 devised the Premises unto his Son, the said Thomas Penrose, 
 party hereto, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever, the said re- 
 cited Indentures are Intended to be recorded at Philadelphia 
 
 45-9-3d Ser. 
 
706 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 aforesaidj, Together also with all and Singular the Streets, 
 AVays, Passages, Waters, Water Courses, Rights, Liberties, 
 privileges. Improvements. Hereditaments and appurtenances 
 whatsoever, unto the aforesaid described piece of Ground, be- 
 longing, or in any wise appertaining. And the Reversions and 
 Remainders thereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid 
 described piece of Ground. Hereditaments and Premises hereby 
 granted or Mentioned to' be granted, with the appurtenances, 
 unto the Said Isaac 'Hall, his Heirs and Assigns. To the Use 
 and Behoof of him, the Said Isaac Hall, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 forever, UNDER the Proportionable part of the Yearly Quit 
 Rent hereafter Accruing, for the hereby granted Premises. 
 To the Chief Lord or Lords Of the Fee thereof. AND YIELD- 
 ING AND PAYING therefore unto the said Thomas Penrose, 
 party hereto, his Heirs and Assigns, the Yearly Rent or Sum 
 of Three Pounds three Shillings, Lawful Money of Pennsyl- 
 vania, on the first day of January, in Each and every year, 
 for Ever hereafter, the first payment thereof to be Made on 
 the first day of January, which will be in the year of Our 
 Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty-four, AND if it 
 shall happen the said Yearly Rent liereby reserved, or any 
 part thereof. Shall be behind and unpaid At or after the day 
 or Time herein before Mentioned and appointed in Every year 
 for payment thereof. That and So often and from Time to 
 Time When and So Often as the Said yearly Rent Shall be 
 so behind and unpaid, it shall and May be lawful to and for 
 the Said Thomas Penrose, Party hereto, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 or any of them, into and upon the aforesaid Described piece of 
 Ground. Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or Men- 
 tioned to be granted, with the Appurtenances, and into the 
 Messuages or Buildings thereon to be Erected, or into any part 
 or parcel thereof, to Enter and Distrain and the Distress and 
 Distresses then and there found and taken to lead, drive. 
 Carry a Way and Impound, and Impounded, to Detain and 
 Keep at the proper Risque and Charges of the said Isaac 
 Hall, his Heirs or Assigns, for and during the Space of Five 
 days, and if within the said Space of Five days payment and 
 Satisfaction of the said yearly Rent and arrearages there Of, 
 if any, be not made, Then the Same distress or Distresses to 
 Expose and Sell by publick Auction or Vendue for the Best 
 price that can reasonably be gotten for the Sam?. Leaving 
 in the Hands of the Sheriff or Officer that makes such Dis- 
 tress the Suplusage. if any be. after the said Rent and Ar- 
 rearages and all charges of Distress, Detainure and Sale are 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 7u7 
 
 first deducted. But if distress Sufficient to Satisfy the said 
 yearly Rent hereby reserved and arrearages thereof, if any, 
 cannot be found and taken upon the hereby granted Premises, 
 Then it shall and May be lawful to and for the said Thomas 
 Penrose, party hereto, his Heirs and Assigns, or any of them, 
 into and upon the aforesaid described piece Of Ground, Her- 
 editaments and Premises hereby granted or Mentioned to be 
 granted, with the Appurtenances, And into the Messuages or 
 Buildings there On to be Erected, or into any part or parcel 
 thereof, in the Name Of the Whole, with the Appurtenances, 
 Wholly to Re-enter and the Same To have again, repossess 
 and enjoy until the said yearly Rent hereby reserved and all 
 Arrearages thereof Shall be fully paid and Satisfied, Any Thing 
 herein before Contained to the Contrary in any Wise not- 
 withstanding, And the said Isaac Hall, for him Self, his Heirs, 
 Executors, Administrators and Assigns, doth Covenant, prom- 
 ise, grant. And Agree to and with the said Thomas Penrose, 
 party hereto, his Heirs and Assigns, and Every ot them, by 
 these presents, in manner following. That is to say. That the 
 said Isaac Hall, his Heirs and Assigns, shall and will from 
 Time to Time, and at all times hereafter forever well and truly 
 pay or Cause to be paid unto the said Thomas Penrose, party 
 hereto, his Heirs and Assigns, the aforesaid yearly Rent or 
 Sum of Three pounds Three Shillings, lawful Money of Penn- 
 sylvania, on the Day and time herein before Mentioned and 
 Appointed in Every Year, for payment thereof. According to 
 the Reservation thereof as aforesaid and the True intent and 
 Meaning of these presents, And also that the said Isiac Hall, 
 his Heirs Or Assigns, shall and will at this and Their own 
 proper Costs and Charges, with in the Space of Two years 
 now next Ensuing, Erect, Build and Compleatly finish on the 
 said described piece of Ground a Stone or Brick Dwelling 
 House, Worth at least Fifty Pounds, lawful Money afore- 
 said. And the said Thomas Penrose, party thereto, for himself, 
 his Heirs. Executors, Adminstrators and Assigns, doth cove- 
 nant, promise and Grant to and with the said Isaac Hall, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, and every of them, by these Presents, 
 That he. the said Isaac Hall, his Heirs and Assig'is (paying 
 the aforesaid yearly Rent hereby Reserved and Building the 
 House aforesaid), shall and Lawfully may from time to time 
 and at all times hereafter for ever freely. peaceably and Quietly 
 have. hold. Use, Occupy, possess and Eijoy the aforesaid De- 
 scribed Piece of Ground. Hereditaments and Premises hereby 
 Granted or Mentioned to be Granted, with the Appurtenances, 
 
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 and Receive and take the Rents, Issues and Profits thereof 
 Without the Lawful Lett, Suit, Trouble, Molestation, Inter- 
 ruption, Hindrance or denial of him, the said Thomas Pen- 
 rose, party hereto, his Heirs or Assigns, or any other Person 
 or Persons Whatsoever lawfully claiming or to Claim by, 
 from or under him, them, or any of them, or by or with his, 
 their or any of their Act, Means, Consent, privity or procure- 
 ment. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof, the said Parties to these presents 
 have Interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto, 
 Dated the day and year first above written. 
 
 THO'S PEXROSE. [Seal.] 
 ANNE PENROSE. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, it being first 
 agreed that if the said Isaac Hall, his Heirs or Assigns, do 
 at any time within six years next ensuing pay unto the said 
 Thomas Penrose, his Heirs or Assigns, the Sum of Sixty- 
 three Pounds, lawful Money of Pennsylvania, with the Rent 
 in the Meantime accruing, That then the above Yearly Rent 
 of Three Pounds Three Shillings shall cease, determine and 
 become extinct for ever. 
 
 WM. HEASLTON, 
 SAM'L PENROSE. 
 
 The fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord 17G3, Before 
 me, Jacob Duchc. Esq'r, one of the Justices, &ca., Came the 
 abov? named Thomas Penrose and Ann, his Wife, and ac- 
 knowledged the above written Indenture to be their Act and 
 Deed and desired the same may be recorded as their Deed, 
 The said Ann thereunto voluntarily consenting, She being of 
 full Age, Secretly and Apart Examined, and the Contents of 
 the said Writing first made known unto her. 
 
 WITNESS my Hand and Seal the day and Ye ir above 
 
 written. 
 
 JACOB DUCHE. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 1st Day of September, 1766.] 
 
 DEED WILL'M BRYANT & WIFE TO ISAAC ZANE, JUN'R. 
 
 THIS INDEXTURE. MADE the Twenty-second day of 
 May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 709 
 
 sixty-six. Between William Bryant, of Hopewell, in the County 
 of Hunterdon, in the Western division of the Province of 
 New Jersey, yeoman, and Margaret, his Wife, of the one 
 Part, and Isaac Zane, junior, of the City of Philadelphia, in 
 the Province of Pennsylvania, Graizier, of the other Part. 
 WITNESSETH, that the said William Bryant and Margaret, 
 his Wife, for and in Consideration of the Sum of one thou- 
 sand five hundred and forty Pounds, lawful money of Penn- 
 sylvania, unto them in hand well and truly paid by the said 
 Isaac Zane, at and before the Sealing and Delivery hereof, the 
 Receipt whereof the said William Bryant and Margaret, his 
 Wife, do hereby acknowledge, and thereof do acquit and for 
 ever discharge the said Isaac Zane, his Heirs and Assigns, by 
 these Presents, have granted, bargained, sold, released and 
 confirmed, and by these Presents the said William Bryant & 
 Margaret, his Wife, do grant, bargain, sell, release and Con- 
 firm unto the said Isaac Zane. his Heirs and Assigns, for ever. 
 A CERTAIN Messuage or Tenement and Lot or Piece of 
 Ground thereunto belonging, situate, lying and being in the 
 said City of Philadelphia, on the South Side of Mulberry 
 Street, Containing in Breadth three hundred and fifty-three 
 feet and in Lengih three hundred and ninety-six feet, fronting 
 Mulberry Street, be the same more or less. Bounded Southward 
 with the back of High Street Lots. Northward with the said 
 Mulberry Street. Eastward by Seventh Street and Westward 
 by Eighth Street. Together also with all and Singular other 
 the Buildings, Improvements, Streets, Ways. Alleys. Pas- 
 sages. Waters, Water Courses. Rights, Liberties. Privileges. 
 Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto be- 
 longing, or in any wise appertaining, and the Reversions and 
 remainders. Rents, Issues and Profits thereof. And also all the 
 Estate, Right, Title, Interest. Use, Possession, Property, Claim 
 and Demand whatsoever of the said William Bryant and Mar- 
 garet, his Wife, of, in and to the said Messuage or Tenement. 
 Lot or Piece of Ground and Premises, TO HAVE AND TO 
 HOLD the aforesaid Messuage or Tenement and Lot or Piece 
 of Ground. Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or 
 Mentioned to be Granted, with the Appurtenances, unto tho 
 said Isaac Zane, his Heirs and Asigns, To the only proper 
 use and Behoof of the said Isaac Zane, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 for ever, UNDER the Yearly Quit Rent hereafter accruing for 
 the hereby granted Premises, To the chief Lord or Lords of 
 the ffee thereof. And the said William Bryant, for himself, his 
 Heirs. Executors and Administrators, doth Covenant, Promise, 
 
710 PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 
 
 and Grant to and with the said Isaac Zane, his Heirs and As- 
 signs, by these Presents, in Manner following, that is to say, 
 That he, the said William Bryant and his Heirs, the said 
 Messuage or Tenement and Lot or Piece of Ground, Heredita- 
 ments and Premises hereby granted or mentioned to be 
 granted. With the Appurtenances, unto the said Isaac Zane, 
 his, Heirs and Assigns, against him, the said William Bryant 
 and his Heirs, and against all and every other Person and 
 Persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim shall and 
 will WARRANT and for ever Defend by these Presents, AND 
 THAT he, the said William Bryant and his and all and every 
 other Person and Persons whatsoever having or lawfully 
 claiming or to claim any Estate. Right, Title or Interest, of, 
 in or to the Premises or any Part or Parcell thereof, shall 
 and will at any Time or Times hereafter upon the Reasonable 
 request. Cost and Charges in the Law of the said Isaac Zane, 
 his Heirs or Assigns. Make, Execute and Acknowledge or 
 Cause so to be, all and every such further and other reasonable 
 Act and Acts. Deed or Deeds, Devices & Conveyances in the 
 Law whatsoever for the better and more perfect Assurance and 
 Confirmation of the said Messuage or Tenement and Lot or 
 Piece of Ground, Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted 
 or mentioned so to be, Avith the Appurtenances, unto the said 
 Isaac Zane. his Heirs and Assigns, as by him or them or his 
 or their Councill learned in the Law shall be reasonably ad- 
 vised, devised or required. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof, the said Parties to these Presents 
 have Interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto, 
 dated the Day and year first above written. 
 
 W.M. BRYANT. ISeal.] 
 
 her 
 MARGARET I BRYANT. [Seal.] 
 
 mark 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, after the words 
 (fronting Mulberry Street) were interlined, 
 
 PAUL ISAAC VOTO, 
 JOS. YARD. 
 
 Received the Day of the Date of the above written Indenture 
 of the above named Isaac Zane, the Sum of one thousand five 
 
PROVIN'CIAL COMMISSIONS. 711 
 
 hundred and forty Pounds, it being the Consideration Money 
 above mentioned, p'r 
 
 WM. BRYANT. 
 Witnesses present at Signing: 
 
 PAUL ISAAC VOTO. 
 JOS. YARD. 
 
 [Recorded the 1st Day of September. 1766.] 
 
 (See the Orig'l Acknowledgment belonging to the foregoing 
 Record in the 217th Page of this Book. 
 
 THO. LUSK. D. Rec'dr.) 
 (Acknowledgment referred to:) 
 
 The Twenty-second day of May, 17GG, Before me, William 
 Cox, Esq'r. One of the Justices, &ca., came the above named 
 Wili+am Bryant and Margaret, his Wife, and acknowledged 
 the above Written Indenture to be their Act and Deed and 
 desired the same may be recorded as their Deed, the said Mar- 
 garet thereunto Voluntarily consenting, she being of full Age, 
 Secretly and apart examined and the Contents of the said In- 
 denture first made known unto her. 
 
 WITNESS my hand and seal. 
 
 WILL COX. [Seal.l 
 
 DEED GEORGE SMITH & WIFE <fe OTHERS TO CHRISTIAN 
 LEHMAN. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE. MADE the Twenty-Sixth day of July, 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty, 
 BETWEEN George Smith, of Germantown. in the County of 
 Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, and Margaret, 
 his Wife Dirck Kyser. of the said Germantown. Cordwainer, 
 and Christopher Meng. of the same place, shopkeeper [They, 
 the said Margaret, Dirck Kyser and Christopher Meng being 
 the Executors of the Last Will and Testament of Jacob Bow- 
 man, late of the said Germantown. Carpenter. Deceased], of 
 the one Part, and Christian Lehman, of the said Germantown, 
 yeoman, of the other Part. WHEREAS. Dirck Johnson, sur- 
 
712 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 viving Executor of Cunrad Jansen, by Vircue of an Authority 
 in the last Will and Testament of the said Cunrad Jansen, De- 
 ceased, did by Indenture of Release, dated the fourteenth day 
 of May, Anno Domini 1729, Recorded at Philadelphia, Book G, 
 Vol. II, Page 273, &ca., grant and Int'r Al'a confirm unto the 
 said Jacob Bowman, certain six Acres and a half and eighteen 
 Perches of Land fronting Germantown Street, TO HOLD to 
 him, the said Jacob Bowman, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever, 
 AND THE said Jacob Bowman, being in his lifetime. Inter 
 Al'a So lawfully vested of and in the said six Acres and a half 
 and eighteen Perches of Land made his last Will and Testa- 
 ment bearing date the thirtieth day of Aprill, Anno Domini 
 174S, AVherein he (amongst other things) devised in the Words 
 following: Item, It is my Will, and I do hereby order that my 
 said dear beloved Wife, Margaret, and my beloved and trusty 
 ffriends and Neighbours, Dirck Kyser and Christopher Meng 
 (whom I hereby do Nominate and Constitute as the Executors 
 of this my last Will and Testament), shall sell and to the best 
 advantage dispose of that Land, vizt: the ffleld next behind my 
 aforesaid front Lott, along the Lane which I purchased of 
 Dirck Johnson; And further, in another part of the same 
 Will: And I do hereby fully impower and Authorize my said 
 Executors to make and Execute Titles and Deeds of Convey- 
 ance for the said several described Pieces or Lots of Land 
 unto the Purchasers & their Heirs & Assigns for ever; And 
 shortly after the Makeing of the same Will, died, as in and 
 by the said Will duly proved and Registered as the Law 
 directs more fully appears, AND WHEREAS, the above named 
 George Smith since became Intermarried with the said Mar- 
 garett, NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH, That they, 
 the said George Smith and Margaret, his Wife, Dirck Kyser 
 and Christopher Meng, for and in Consideration of the Sum of 
 fforty-ffour Pounds Ten Shillings, Lawfull Money of Pennsyl- 
 vania, unto them well and truly in Hand paid by the said 
 Christian Lehma:^ at and before the Sealing and Delivery 
 hereof, The Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, HAVE 
 granted, bargained, sold, released and Confirmed, And by 
 these Presents Do grant. Bargain, Sell, Release and Confirm 
 unto the said Christian Lehman, and to his Heirs and Assigns 
 [According to the Tenor and by Virtue of the said last Will 
 and Testament], A CERTAIN Piece or Lot of Land situate on 
 the South Easterly side of a Lane or Cross Street in the said 
 Germantown leading to Schuylkill, Part of the above said six 
 Acres and a half and eighteen Perches and a part of the said 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSION'S. 713 
 
 ffield in ihe said Will mentioned, BEGINNING at a Stone a 
 Corner by the said Lane or Cross Street, also a Corner of Land 
 Granted to Isaac Griffiths & als' thence by the said Lane 
 North East Thirteen Perches to a Corner, thence by other 
 Land of the said Jacob Bowman, Deceased, from the Lane or 
 Cross Street aforesaid South East ffourteen Perches and ffour 
 feet to a Corner in the Line of Land late of John News, thence 
 by the said Line South West Thirteen Perches to a Corner 
 of Land granted to Isaac Griffits afores'd, and thence by the 
 same North West Fourteen Perches and ffour ffeet to the placo 
 of Beginning, Containing One Acre and twenty-five Perches of 
 Land, Together with all and Singular the Improvements, 
 Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Woods, Underwoods, Rights, 
 Liberties, Privileges, Hereditaments and Appurtenances what- 
 soever thereunto belonging. And the reversions and Remain- 
 ders, Rents, Issues and Profits thereof, AND ALL the Estate, 
 Right, Title, Interest, Dower or Widows Third Part, Right and 
 Title of Dower and. all other Demand of the said George Smith 
 and the said Margaret, his Wife. of. in or to the Premises, 
 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said described Piece or Lot of 
 one Acre and Twenty-ffive Perches of Land, Hereditaments 
 and Premises hereby granted or Mentioned so to be, with th? 
 Appurtenances, unto the said Christian Lehman, and his Heirs, 
 To the only proper use and Behoof of him, the said Christian 
 Lehman, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever. UNDER the propor- 
 tionable part of the Yearly Rent [of Two Pieces of Eight for- 
 merly reserved on Fifty Acres] from henceforth accruing for 
 the Premises to the Frankfort Company, their Heirs and As- 
 signs, for ever, AND the said George Smith, for himself and 
 for the said Margaret, his W^fe. their Heirs. Executors and 
 Administrators, The said Dirck Kyser for Himself, his Heirs, 
 Executors and Administrators, And the said Christopher :Meng 
 for himself, his Heirs, Executors and Administrators, Sev- 
 erally and not joyntly or one for another, or for the Act or 
 Deed of the other. Butt for their Own several Acts respec- 
 tively, Do Covenant, promise and grant to and wi*:h the said 
 Christian Lehman, his Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents, 
 that they, the said George Smith, and Margarett. his Wife, 
 the said Dirck Kyser and Christopher Meng, have not dont 
 or Willingly or Wittingly Suffered or Committsd Any Act 
 whereby the Premises hereby granted, or mentioned so to be, 
 or any part thereof, are or is. shall or may be Impeached, 
 Charged or Incumbred in Title, Charge, Estate or otherwise 
 howsoever. 
 
7i4 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 IN .WITx\E3S whereof, the said Parties to these Presents 
 have Interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereto. Dated 
 the day and year first above Written. 
 
 DIRCK KYSER. [Seal.] 
 (la German) CHRISTOPHER MENG. [Seal.] 
 
 (In German) GEORGE SMITH. [Seal.] 
 
 (In German) MARGARET SMITH. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 JOHN ZACHARIAS. 
 GOTTFRIED PIC'SS (PUSH). 
 Received on the Day of the Date of the within Written 
 Indenture of the within Named Christian Lehman, the Sum of 
 Forty-Four Pound Ten Shillings, Lawfull Money of Pennsyl- 
 vania, It being the full Consideration Money within Mantioned, 
 We say, rec'd P'r us. 
 
 (In German) GEORGE SMITH, 
 
 (In German) MARGARET SMITH, 
 
 DIRCK KEYSER, 
 (In German) CHRISTOPHER MENG. 
 
 Memorandum, on the 30th day of December. Anno Domini 
 1757, Before me, Sam'l Ashmead. Esq'r, one of his Majestys 
 Justices of the Peace, &ca.. Personally appeared Godfryd Push 
 [one of the within subscribed two Evidences], and on his 
 Solemn Oath did Depose and Declare, That he was Present 
 and saw the within named George Smith & Margaret, his Wife, 
 Dirck Kyser and Christopher Meng. & Every of them, Sign, 
 Se.ll & as their Act and Deed deliver the within written In- 
 denture, And that he also saw John Zacharias Subscribe his 
 Name as Witness thereunto, And that the name Godfryd Push 
 so likewise thereto Subscribed, is of his, this Deponents, own 
 haud writing. 
 
 WITNESS my Hand and Seal the day and year abovesaid. 
 
 SAM'L ASHMEAD. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 1st Day of September, 176G.] 
 
 RELEASE BENJA. LOXLEY & T'X TO ISAAC ROBERTS. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, MADE the Sixteenth Day of April, in 
 the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty- 
 six, between Benjamin Loxley, of the City of Philadelphia, in 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 715 
 
 the Province of Pennsylvania. Carpenter, and Jane, liis Wife, 
 of the one Part, and Isaac Roberts, of the City, Bricklayer, 
 of the other Part, WITNESSETH, that the said Benjamin 
 Loxley, and Jane, his Wife, in Consideration of the Payment 
 of the Rent and Performance of the Covenants and Agree- 
 ments hereinafter mentioned and reserved on part aud behalf 
 of the said Isaac Roberts, his Heirs and Assigns, to be paid 
 and performed, HAVE granted, bargained, sold, released and 
 Confirmed, And by these Presents Do grant, bargain, sell, 
 release and confirm unto the said Isaac Roberts, and to his 
 Heirs and Assigns. A CERT A I. \ Lot or Piece of Ground situ- 
 ate on the south side of a new Street called Cherry Street, in 
 the said City, containing in Breadth Twenty feet and in 
 Length one hundred and twenty-four feet. Bounded Eastward 
 by other Ground of the said Benjamin Loxley, Southward by 
 an Alley Twenty-six feet wide, intended to be opened through 
 the ground of the said Benjamin Loxley, Westward by ground 
 of Richard Hill, junior, and Samuel Preston Moore and Han- 
 nah, his Wife, and Northward by Cherry Street aforesaid 
 [part of a Lot of Foriy feet by Two hundred and ninety-one 
 feet, which said Richard Hill, Junior, by his Attorney. Samuel 
 Preston Moore and Hannah, his Wife, by Indenture of the 
 Twentieth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and 
 forty-four five, did grant unto the said Benjamin Loxley, in 
 Fee, under the Yearly Rent of Eight Pouuds. Sterling Money 
 of Great Britain, or Value in Current Money of Pennsylvania, 
 according to the Course of Exchange between London and 
 Philadelphia. In which said Indenture is contained, inter alia, 
 a Clause for Entry and Distress on Nonpayment of the said 
 Rent], Together also with all and Singular the Houses, Out- 
 houses, Buildings. Improvements, Ways. Waters, Water 
 Courses. Rights, Privileges, Liberties, Hereditaments and Ap- 
 purtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging, And the Rever- 
 sions and Remainders, Rents, Issues and Profits thereof, TO 
 HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Lot or Piece of Ground, Her- 
 editaments and Premises, hereby granted or mentioned to be 
 granted, with the Appurtenances, to the said Isaac Roberts, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, To the only use ajid Behoof of the said 
 Isaac Roberts, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever. He YIELDING 
 AND PAYING unto the said Benjamin Loxley, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, the yearly Rent or Sum of two pounds. Sterling 
 Money of Great Britain, or Value thereof, in Current Money 
 of Pennsylvania, according as the Common Course of Exchange 
 shall be from time to time between the Cities of London and 
 
716 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Philadelphia, at two Equal Payments, Vizt: on the twenty- 
 ninth day of September and twenty-fifth day of March, in 
 every Year, for ever, The first payment to be made the twenty- 
 ninth day of September next Ensuing the date of these Pres- 
 ents, AND if the said Yearly Rent of two Pounds Sterling 
 hereby reserved, or any part thereof, shall be behind and 
 unpaid at or after any of the days before appointed for pay- 
 ment thereof, Then and so often from Time to Time it shall 
 and may be Lawful to and for the said Benjamin Loxley, his 
 Heirs and Assigns into and upon the said Lot or Piece of 
 Ground, Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or men- 
 tioned to be granted, and into the Messuages or Tenements 
 and other the Buildings thereon Erected or to be Erected, and 
 into every or any part thereof to Enter and Distrain and the 
 Distress and Distresses then and there found and taken, to 
 take, lead, drive and carry away and the same to Detain, Im- 
 pound and keep at the proper Risque and Charges of the said 
 Isaac Roberts, his Heirs and Assigns, During the space of five 
 days. And if within the said space of five days payment and 
 Satisfaction of the said Rent and Arrearages, if any, be not 
 made then and at any time thereafter, it shall and may be 
 lawful for the said Benjamin Loxley, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 or any of them, the said Distress and Distresses, to sell by 
 publick Vendue, for the best Price that can be reasonably got 
 for the same, and after the Payment of the said Rent and 
 Arrearages, if any. and all charges of Distress, Detenure and 
 Sale are first deducted, the Overplus, ;f any. to return to the 
 said Isaac Roberts, his Heirs or Assigns, But if Distress SuflS- 
 cient to s.atisfy the said Arrearages and Rent cannot be found 
 and taken in and upon the said hereby granted Premises, then 
 it shall and may be lawful for the said Benjamin Loxley, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, into and upon the said Lot or Piece of 
 Ground. Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or Men- 
 tioned to be granted. And into the Messuages or Buildings 
 thereon Erected or to be Erected, or any Part thereof, in the 
 name of the whole, to re-enter and the same to have again, 
 repossess and enjoy and the Rents and Profits thereof to re- 
 ceive and take until the said Rent of Two pounds Sterling and 
 all Arrearages thereof be fully paid and Satisfied, any thing 
 herein Contained to ye Contrary Notwithstanding. And the 
 said Isaac Roberts, for himself, his Heirs and Assigns, doth 
 covenant, promise and agree to and with the said Benjamin 
 Loxley. his Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents, that he, the 
 said Isaac Roberts, his Heirs and Assigns, or some of them, 
 
PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 717 
 
 shall and will well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the 
 said Benjamin Loxley, his Heirs and Assigns, the said yearly 
 Rent of two Pounds Sterling hereby reserved, or ValU3 thereof 
 in Current Money, acording to the Exchange aforesaid, all 
 the days and times herein before appointed for payment 
 thereof, AND the said Benjamin Loxley, for himself, his Heirs 
 and Assigns, doth covenant, promise and grant to and with the 
 said Isaac Roberts, his Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents, 
 in manner following, that is to say, that he, the said Isaac 
 Roberts, his Heirs and Assigns, paying the Rent and performing 
 the Covenants and Agreements aforesaid, shall and may at 
 all times hereafter peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy 
 the said Lot or Piece of Ground, Hereditaments and Premises 
 hereby granted or mentioned to be granted, with the Appur- 
 tenances, and receive and take the Rents, Issues and profits 
 thereof without any Let Suit, Trouble or MoUestation of the 
 said Benjamin Loxley, his Heirs or Assigns, or any other 
 Person or Pors.ons lawfully claiming or to claim by, 
 from or under him. them or any of them, or by or with 
 his, their or any of their Act. Means, Consent, Privity 
 or procurement. AND that he. the said Benjamin Loxley and 
 his Heirs, and all and every other Person and persons whoso- 
 ever lawfully claiming or to claim any Estate, Right, Title or 
 Interest of. in or to the Premises or any part or parcel thereof, 
 by, from or under him. them or any of them, shall and will 
 at any Time or Times hereafter, at the Reasonable Request, 
 Cost and Charges in Law of the said Isaac Roberts, his Heirs 
 or Assigns, make, execute and acknowledge or cause so to be all 
 and every such further and other lawful and reasonable Act 
 or Acts, Deed or Deeds, Device or Devices in Law whatsoever, 
 for the further and better Assurance and Confirmation of the 
 said Lot or Piece of Ground, Hereditaments and Premises 
 hereby granted or mentioned to be granted, with the Appur- 
 tenances, unto the said Isaac Roberts, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 under the Rent and Covenants aforesaid, as by him or them 
 or his or their Council learned in the Law shall be reasonably 
 advised, devised or required. AND further that he, the said 
 Benjamin Loxley. his Heirs, Executors and Administrators, 
 shall and will, from Time to Time, and at all Times hereafter, 
 well and sufTiciently secure and endemnify the said Isaac 
 Roberts, his Heirs and Assigns, and his and their Goods and 
 Chattels, Lands and Tenements, more especially the said Lot 
 or Piece of Ground hereby granted off from and against the 
 said yearly Rent of Eight Pounds Sterling, and every part 
 thereof, and all Distress and Distresses, Costs, Damages and 
 
718 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Expences that shall or may arise or be occasioned by Reason 
 of the Nonpayment thereof or of any part thereof, AND 
 LASTLY, it is hereby mutually agreed between the said par- 
 ties to these Presents, that they, the said parties, shall and 
 will each of them leaA'e open four feet of ground for an Eight 
 feet Alley between the adjacent Lots of the said Benjamin 
 Loxley, and the Lot hereby granted, tj remain op2a for the 
 free and common use of the said parties and extend from 
 Cherry Street aforesaid to a Twenty-six foot alley intended to 
 bo opened and to extend along the South end of the hereby 
 granted Lot into the Third Street from the River Delaware, 
 of which said Twenty-six fee: alley, to be opened by the said 
 Benjamin Loxley out of his adjacent Lot, the said Isaac 
 Roberts, his Heirs and Assigns, shall have the free use and 
 privilege at all times. And the said Eight foot all^y shall, 
 after such Twenty-six feet alley is opened, be Converted to 
 the proper use of the said Parties, each one half next his 
 other ground. 
 
 IX WITNESS whereof, the said parties to these presents 
 have Interchangeably set their Hands and Seals thereto. Dated 
 the Day and year first above Written. 
 
 BENJAMIN LOXLEY. [Seal.] 
 JANE LOXLEY. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in tlie presence of us, 
 
 JOSEPH WATKINS, 
 ROBT. GREENWAY. 
 
 The 12th day of August, ITGG. Before me, Samuel .Mifilin, 
 Esq'r, one of his Majesty's Justices, &ca., the above named 
 Benjamin Loxley [Jane, his Wife, being now dead], & ac- 
 knowledged the above written Indenture to be his Act and 
 Deed, and desired it may be recorded as such. Witness my 
 Hand and Seal. 
 
 SAM'L MIFFLIN. [Seal.] 
 
 RELEASE EENJ'N LOXLEY TO HANNAH ROBERTS. 
 
 TO ALL PEOPLE to whom these Presents shall come, the 
 within named Benjamin Loxley sendeth Greeting. WHEREAS, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 719 
 
 the within namt d Isaac Roberis, being by Virtue of the within 
 written Indenture seized in Fee of the Lot or Piece of Ground, 
 Twenty feet wide on Cherry Street and of the Length or Depth 
 of one hundred and twenty-four feet, as the same is within 
 described, Subject to the yearly Rent charge of Two Pounds, 
 Sterling, reserved, did divide the said Lot by an East and 
 West Line and the Front part thereof from Cher.-y Street 
 eighty-two feet back, by Indenture dated the eighteenth day of 
 June, one thousand seven hundred and fifty-nine, did grant 
 and convey to one John George Meyer, in Fee. Reserving 
 therefore and thereout the like Yearly Rent charge of Two 
 Pounds Sterling, to be paid by the said John George Meyer, 
 his Heirs and Assigns, to the said Isaac Roberts, his Heirs and 
 Assigns, for ever, AND WHEREAS, Hannah Roberts, the 
 Widow & Administratrix of the said Isaac Roberts, since De- 
 ceased, has represented to the said Benjamin Loxley that it 
 would be a great ease to her, the said Widow, and to the Chil- 
 dren of her late Husband, if she and they could be released and 
 discharged from the Payment of the said Rent charge of Two 
 Pounds Sterling by giving up in Lieu thereof the like Rent of 
 Two Pounds Sterling reserved for the Heirs and Assigns of 
 the said Isaac Roberts, deceased, out of the said John Georg-^ 
 Meyers Lot, AND the said Benjamin Loxley being about pur- 
 chasing a Release and Extinguishment of an original Rent 
 charge of Eight Pounds Sterling reserved out of a greater 
 Lot forty feet wide on Mulberry Street, extending In Length 
 two hundred and ninety-one feet, or thereabouts, to Cherry 
 Street aforesaid, whereof the said Isaac Roberts lot is part, 
 which Rent charge of Eight Pounds Sterling is now Legally 
 Vested in Samuel Preston Moore and his Heirs, he, the said 
 Benjamin Loxley, has consented, agreeable to the request of 
 the said Hannah Roberts, to release the said Rent of Two 
 Pounds Sterling by the within written Indenture reserved, 
 provided the said Hannah Roberts and the Heirs of the said 
 Isaac Roberts, shall release unto the said John George Meyer 
 the like yearly Rent of Two Pounds Sterling, And the said 
 George Meyer shall give and Grant in Lieu thereof one An- 
 nuity or yearly Rent Charge of Nine Spanish Milled Pieces of 
 Eight to the said Samuel Preston Moore, his Heirs and As- 
 signs, for ever. Which release and grant of Annuity are now 
 ready to be Executed by the several parties thereto respec- 
 tively, NOW KNOW YE, that the said Benjamin Loxley, in 
 Consideration of the Premises, hath extinguished, remised, 
 released and for ever Quit claimed, and by these Presents 
 
720 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 doLh extinguish, remise, release and for ever Quit claim unto 
 the said Hannah Roberts, and the Heirs of the said Isaac 
 Roberts, ALL THAT yearly Rent charge of Two pounds 
 Sterling in and by the within writen Indenture resarved and 
 all Covenants for payment thereof. And all the Estate, Right, 
 Title, Interest, Claim and Demand whatsoever of him, the 
 said Benjamin Loxley and his Heirs, of, in and to the Lot of 
 Ground & Premises in and by the within written Indenture 
 granted. So that neither he, the said Benjamin Loxley, nor his 
 Heirs nor any other Person or persons whatsoever under him 
 or them at any time hereafter for ever shall have Claim, chal- 
 lence or demand any Estate, Right or Entry or other Right, 
 Rent or Rent charge of, in and out of the Premises hereby 
 released, or any part of parcel thereof, provided always Never- 
 theless, That if the said John George Meyer, his Heirs or As- 
 signs, the Tenants and Occupiers of his, the said Meyers, 
 Lot shall be at any time hereafter in any wise Troubled or 
 Molested by the Heirs or Assigns of the said Isaac Roberts, 
 deceased, for the said Yearly Rent of Two Pounds Sterling 
 or for any Part or Parcel thereof, That then this present Re- 
 lease shall be void to all Intents and Purposes, And that it 
 shall and may be lawful to and for the said Benjamin Loxley, 
 his Heirs and Assigns, to Demand, Sue for, detain and Recover 
 the yearly Rent charge of Two Pounds Sterling by the within 
 written Indenture reserved, And all the Arrearages thereof, 
 of and from the Heirs and Assigns of the said Isaac Roberts, 
 deceased, any thing herein Contained to the Contrary thereof 
 in any wise Notwithstanding. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof the said Benjamin Loxley hath here- 
 unto set his Hand and Seal the Thirtieth Day of October, 
 An'o Dom. One thousand seven hundred and sixty-five. 
 
 BENJ'N LOXLEY. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed & delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 RICH'D HOCKLEY, 
 HENRY HILL. 
 Philadelphia, ss: 
 
 The 23d day of July, A'o D'i 1766, Before me, John Lawrence, 
 Esq'r, one of the Justices of the Peace, came the above named 
 Benjamin Loxley, and acknowledged the above written deed 
 poll to be his Act and Deed, desiring the same may be re- 
 corded as such. WITNESS my Hand and Seal the day and 
 year above said. 
 
 JOHX LAWRENCE. [Seal.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 721 
 
 Memorandum: 
 
 By Patent of 22d. 5th Month. 16S4. on Record at Philadelphia 
 in Book A, Vol. 4. Page 27. forty-nine feet and a half of 
 ground. In front on the North Side of Mulberry Street, was 
 granted unto one George Kendall in Fee, who having Mort- 
 gaged to one William Smith, of Bristol, afterward by Deed 
 Poll of 25th of 6th Month. 17iil, released to Tho's Paschall & 
 Henry Flower, to whom also the said William Smith, by 
 Lease & Release of 17 & ISth February, in 2nd Year of the 
 Reign of Queen Anne, recorded in Book E, 3, Vol. 5. Page ICl. 
 &ca.. Conveyed the same, AND the said Paschall & Flower, 
 by Deed Poll of 2C)th .Tune. 1705, Recorded at Philad'a in BdoIc 
 E. 3 Vol. C. page 190. &ca.. conveyed, inter alia, to James Poulter 
 in Fee, Who dying intestate Wm. Bettredge and I'^ances his 
 Wife only Daughter and Heiress at Law of the said Jas. Poul- 
 ter, by Indre of 10th of Sep'r. 1723. on Record in Book F, Vol. 
 3, page 394. &ca., granted Inter alia, to Rich'd Hill, dec'd, who 
 by his last will devised the Residue of his Estate in Fee [of 
 which residue the s'd 49 feet is part] unto Rich'd Hill, jun'r, & 
 Hannah Hill, who intermarried with Sam'l Pres;on Moore, 
 and the said Richard Hill. Jun'r. & Samuel Preston Moore and 
 Hannah Ux, granted forty feet thereof unto the wiihin named 
 party, Benjamin Loxley. as within recited, And the within 
 granted Lot is the Northwestermost part of the said Forty 
 feet. 
 
 [Recorded the 2d day of September, 176G. 
 
 PATENT TO DAVID LEBENSTEIN. 
 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province 
 of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex, 
 upon Delaware, to all unto whom these Presents shall come. 
 Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, in pursuance of a Warrant, dated the lOih day 
 of May. 1719. there was surveyed unto Peter Keight a certain 
 Tract of Land situate in Lebanon Township. Lancaster County, 
 
 46-9-3d Ser. 
 
722 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 beginning at a marked black Oak, ttienee by Jacob Groffs 
 land Nortli eight-seven degrees, East thirty-nine Perches to 
 a post. South five degrees, East one hundred and sixty-eight 
 perches to a marked black Oak, and North eighty-seven de- 
 grees, East sixty-six perches to a post, thence by Andrew 
 Hoover's Land North twenty-two degrees. East sixty-four 
 perches to a post and East forty-nine perches to a post, thence 
 hy Henry Keller's Land North ten degrees. East one hundred 
 and sixty-seven perches to a post, thence by Peter Witsee's 
 Land South seventy-five degrees. West one hundred and fifty- 
 seven perches to a stone, thence by Philip Kreaver's Land 
 North forty degrees. West fifty-nine perches to a Post, thence 
 by George Ellinger's Land South nineteen degrees, West sixty- 
 three Perches to a marked Hickery and South forty-four de- 
 grees. West sixty perches fco the place of beginning. Containing 
 two hundred and twenty-one acres and one hundred and 
 thirty-five perches and allowance of six Acres p'r Cent, for 
 Roads, &ca., as by the said Warrant and Survey remaining 
 in the Surveyor Generals office and from thence certified into 
 our Secretaries Office appears, AND WHEREAS, the said 
 PeLer Height by a Certain Instrument in Writing in the Ger- 
 man Language (Translation of which is now produced to the 
 Secretary of our Land office), dated the 4th of May, 1749, 
 granted the said tract of Land unto John Zemmerman by a 
 Certain Assignment indorsed on the said recited In-.trument, 
 dated the 29th October, 1754, granted the said Tract of Land 
 unto Paul Kripner, AND WHEREAS, the said Paul Kripner, 
 by certain other Assignment indorsed as aforesaid, dated the 
 3d of the 3d Mo., 1759, granted the same tract of Land unto 
 Jacob Conrad, AND WHEREAS, the said Jacob Conrad, by 
 deed of the 22d April, 1763, granted the same tract of Land 
 unto Nicholas Ackerman in Fee, subject to our purchase 
 money. Interest and Quit rent, AND WHEREAS, the said 
 Nicholas Ackerman, by deed dated the 8th of January, 1765, 
 granted the same tract of Land unto David Lebenstein in Fee, 
 subject as aforesaid as by the said several writings now pro- 
 duced appears and as represented by the said David Leben- 
 stein, NOW, at the instance and Request of the said David 
 Lebenstein. that we would be pleased to grant him a Confir- 
 mation of the same, KNOW YE, that in Consideration of the 
 Sum of Thirty-four pounds seven Shillings and nine pence, 
 lawful money of Pennsylvania, to our use paid by the said 
 David Lebenstein (the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowl- 
 edge and thereof do acquit and forever discharge the said David 
 
PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 723 
 
 Lebeastcin, his Heirs and Assigns, by these present?, (And oi' 
 the yearly Quit rent herein after mentioned and reserved), 
 WE HAVE given. Granted, released and confirmed, and by 
 these presents for us, our Heirs and Successors. DO give, 
 grant, release and confirm unto the said David Lebenstein. 
 his Heirs and Assigns, the said Two hundred and twenty-one 
 Acres and one hundred and thirty-five perches of Land as the 
 same are now set forth, bounded and limited as aforesaid. 
 With all Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes. Savan- 
 nahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Underwoods, Timber and 
 Trees, Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Liberties. Profits. Com- 
 modities, Advantage.-^, Hereditaments and Appurtenances 
 whatsoever thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining 
 and lying within the bounds and limits aforesaid [Three full 
 and Clear fifth pans of all Royal Mines free from all Deduc- 
 tions and Reprisals for digging and refining the same. And 
 also one-fifth part of the Ore of all other Mines delivered at 
 the Pits Mouth only excepted and hereby reserved]. And also 
 free leave, Right and liberty to and for the said Davil Leben- 
 stein, his Heirs and Assigns, to hawk, hunt, fish and fowl in 
 and upon the hereby granted land and Premises, or upon any 
 part thereof. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Two hundred 
 and twenty-one Acres and one hundred and thirty-five perches 
 of Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before ex- 
 cepted), with their Appurtenances, unto the said David Leben- 
 stein, his Heirs and Assigns, to the only use and Behoof of 
 the said David Lebenstein, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever, 
 TO BE HOLDEN' of us, our Heirs and Successors. Proprie- 
 taries of Pennsylvania as of our Manor of Conestogo, in the 
 County of Lancaster, in free and common Soccage by Fealty 
 only in lieu of all other Services, YIELDING AND PAYING 
 therefore yearly unto us, our Heirs and Successors, at the 
 town of Lancaster, in the said County." at or upon the first 
 day of March, in every year, from the first day of March Last, 
 one half penny Sterling for every acre of the same, or value 
 thereof, in Coin Current, according as the Exchange shall then 
 be between our said Province and the City of London, to such 
 person or persons as shall from time to time be appointed to 
 receive the same, And in case of Nonpayment thereof within 
 ninety days next after the same shall become due. that then 
 it shall and may be lawful for us. our Heirs and Successors, 
 our and their Receiver or Receivers, into and upon the 
 hereby granted land and Premises to re-enter and the same 
 to hold and possess untill the said Quit rent and all arrears 
 
724 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 thereof, together with the Charges Accruing by means of such 
 Nonpayment and re-entry be fully paid and discharged. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, esquire, Lieutenant Governor of 
 the said Province, who by Virtue of Certain powers and Au- 
 thorities to him for this purpose, inter alia, granted by the 
 said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand and Caused 
 the Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at 
 Philadelphia, this third day of August, in tlie year of our 
 Lord, one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, the Sixth 
 year of the Reign of King George the third over Great Britain, 
 <feca., and the forty-ninth year of the said Proprietaries Gov- 
 ernment. 
 
 JOHN PEXX. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 3d September, 1760.] 
 
 PATENT TO JACOB HOSE. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, made the third day of September, in 
 the Sixih year of the Reign of our Sovereign l^ord George the 
 third, by the grace of God King of Great Britain, &ca.. and 
 in the year of our Lord o;ie thousand seven hundred and 
 Sixty-six, Between the Honorable THOMAS PENN AND 
 RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true and absolute Proprietaries 
 and Governors in chief of the Province of Pennsylvania and 
 Counties of Newcastle. Kent and Sussex, upon Delaware, of 
 the one parr, and Jacob Hose, of the Town of York, in the 
 County of York. Carpenter, of the other Part. WHEREAS, 
 the said Jacob Hose, having applied for and requested the said 
 Proprietaries to permit him to take up one Lot of Ground on 
 the West side of Beaver Street, in the said town, in the said 
 Province, marked in the General Plan of the said town No. Ill, 
 in order to build thereon one Substantial Dwelling House of 
 Twenty feet Square at least, with a Brick or Stone Chimney, 
 and to improve the same within the Space of thr-.^e years now 
 next ensuing, agreeable to the said Plan and the R-^gulations 
 fixed for Building the said town, under the yearly ReU herein 
 after expressed and reserved. And the said Proprietaries fa- 
 vouring his Request, did order and direct the said Lot of 
 
PROVINXIAL COMMISSIONS. 725 
 
 Ground to be surveyed and laid out for the use of the said 
 Jacob Hose, And now by their Warrant, bearing date the sec- 
 ond day of September, Instant, under the Seal of their Land 
 Office, having required their Surveyor General to accept and 
 receive the Survey so made of the said Lot into his Office and 
 to make Return therof into their Secretarys Office in order for 
 Confirmation unto the said Jacob Hose, upon the Terms and 
 Conditions herein after expressed, the said Surveyor General 
 hath, in Pursuance of the said Warrant, accordingly made his 
 Return of the said Lot of Ground, and the same is found to 
 be Situate, Bounded and described as follows (that is to say) 
 Situate as aforesaid. Containing in Breadth on the said Street 
 fifty-seven feet and a half and in length back to a twenty 
 feet alley, Two hundred and fifty feet. Bounded Eastward with 
 Beaver Street aforesaid. Southward with a Lot of Ground 
 marked on the Plan aforesaid No. 112, Westward with a 
 twenty feet alley and Northward with Lot No. 110. As in and 
 by the said Survey, Warrant and Return remaining in the 
 Surveyor Generals Office and from thence certified into our 
 Secretarys Office, Relation being thereunto respectively had, 
 more fully appears, NOW, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH, 
 that at the Instance and Request of the said Jacob Hose to 
 the said Proprietaries to grant and confirm the said lot of 
 ground unto him and for and in Consideration of the charge 
 and expence which the said Jacob Hose is to lay out and ex- 
 pend in building and improving the same lot, and for and in 
 Consideration of the Rents, Conditions and Servic?s herein after 
 reserved to be paid and performed on the par: of the said Jacob 
 Hose, his Heirs and Assigns, they, the said Proprietaries, 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, have given, granted, 
 released and confirmed, and by these Presents, for themselves, 
 their Heirs and Successors, do give, grant, release and confirm 
 unto the said Jacob Hose, his Heirs and Assigns, all that the 
 said herein described fifty-seven and a half feet. Lot of Ground 
 situate on the W^est side of Beaver Street, in the said Town, 
 and bounded as aforesaid. With all Houses, Outhouses, Edi- 
 fices, Buildings, Yards, Orchards, Gardens, Ways, Waters, 
 Water Courses, Liberties, Profits, Commodities, Advantages. 
 Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever, to the said 
 Lot of Ground belonging, or in any wise appertaiaing, and 
 the Reversions and Remainders thereof, TO HAVE ANT) TO 
 HOLD the said Lot of Ground, with the Appurtenances hereb-> 
 granted, or mentioned or intended so to be. unto the said 
 Jacob Hose, his Heirs and Assigns, To the only proper us-.' 
 
726 PROVINCIAI. COMMISSIONS. 
 
 ami behoof of the said Jacob Hose, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 for ever, TO BE HOLDEN of them, the said Proprie- 
 taries, their Heirs and Successors, as of their Manor of 
 Maske, in the County of York aforesaid, in free and common 
 Soccage by Fealty only in Lieu of all other Services, YIELD- 
 ING AND PAYING therefore and thereout unto the said Pro- 
 prietaries, THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, their Heirs 
 and Successors, at the Town of York, at or upon the first day of 
 March, in every year, from the first day of March last, the 
 yearly Rent of seven shillings. Sterling Money of Great Britain, 
 for the said Lot, or the value therof, in Coin Current, accord- 
 ing as the exchange shall then be between the said Province 
 and the City of London to such Person or Persons as shall from 
 time to time be appointed to recive the same, and further, he, 
 the said Jacob Hose, his Heirs and Assigns, making and erect- 
 ing, building aad finishing upon the said Lot of Ground, at 
 his or their own proper Costs and Charges, one Substantial 
 Dwelling House of the dimensions of Twenty feet square at 
 least, wiih a good Chimney of Brick or Stone, to be laid in or 
 built with Lime and Sand, with in the space of three years 
 from the day of March last (Memorandum, tne House is 
 
 built already & this Proviso so far Complied with). Provided 
 always, nevertheless, that if the said Yearly Rent of seven 
 Shillings. Sterling Money of Great Britain, or the Value thereof, 
 in Coin Current, according as the Exchange shall then be be- 
 tween the said Province and the City of London shall happen 
 to be behind and unpaid in part or in the whole in the manner 
 herein before reserved bythe space of ninety days next after any 
 of the days of Payment on which the same ought to be paid as 
 aforesaid, that then it shall and may be lawful to and for the 
 said Proprietaries, THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, 
 their Heirs and Successors, their Receiver or Receivers, Stew- 
 ards, Agent or Agents, from time to time, unto all and Singu- 
 lar the said demised Premises, with the Appurtenances, or any 
 part therof, to enter and to distrain for the said yearly Rent 
 of seven shillings. Sterling Money of Great Britain, or the 
 value thereof, in Coin Current, according as the exchange shall 
 then be between the said Province and the City of London, 
 and the Distress or Distresses then and there to be found, from 
 time to time, to take, lead, drive, carry away and impound, 
 and impounded, to detain and keep until the said yearly Rent 
 so unpaid shall be truly satisfied and paid according to the 
 intent and true meaning of these Presents, And Provided also, 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 727 
 
 that if the said Jacob Hose, his Heirs or Assigns, shall delay 
 to erect, build and finish the said Dwelling House within the 
 time and in the manner above set forth and agreed upon, or 
 if the said yearly Rent of seven Shillings, Sterling Money of 
 Great Britain, or the Value thereof, in Coin Current, according 
 as the exchange shall then be between the said Province and 
 the City of London, or any part thereof, shall happen to be 
 behind and unpaid for the space of Ninety days next after 
 the time or times on which the same ought to be paid as 
 aforesaid, and no distress to be found upon the Premises, 
 that then and from thenceforth in any of the said Cases, it 
 shall and may be lawful to and for the said Proprietaries, 
 THOMAS PENN AND RICPLA.RD PENN, their Heirs and Suc- 
 cessors. Receiver or Receivers, Agent or Agents, into and 
 upon the said hereby granted Lot of Ground and premises, 
 or any Part thereof, to Re-enter and the same to hold and 
 possess until the said Rent of seven Shillings, Sterling Money 
 of Great Britain, or the value thereof, in Coin Current accord- 
 ing as the Exchange shall then be between the said Province 
 and the City of London, and all Arrears thereof, together with 
 the Charges accruing by means of such N'onp.iyment and Re- 
 entry as aforesaid be fully paid and discharged. And in Case 
 there shall happen at the time of such Re-entry not to be 
 sufficient Buildings and Improvements on the said Preiiises 
 to raise and satisfy by the Rents and Profits thereof within 
 the space of Two Years after such re-entry, all Arrear.s of the 
 said Rent, together with the Costs and Charges of such Re- 
 entry, that then and from thenceforth this Present Indjntjre 
 of Bargain and Sale, and every thing therein before contained, 
 shall cease, determine and be utterly void and of none effect, 
 anything herein contained to the Contrary in any wise not- 
 withstanding. And that it shall and may be lawful to and for 
 the said Proprietaries, THOMAS PENN and RICHARD PENN. 
 their Heirs and Successors, absolutely to regrant. bargain rnd 
 sell the before mentioned Lot of Ground, or any Part thereof, 
 for such Estate and Estates and to such Person and Persons 
 as they, the said Proprietaries, shall think fit. free from the 
 claim and demand of him. the said Jacob Hose, his Heirs, 
 Executors, Administrators and Assigns, in any wise. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof. John Penn, Esq'r. Lieutenant Gover- 
 nor of the said Province, in pursuance and by Virtue of cer- 
 tain Powers and Authorities to him for this purpose, inter alia. 
 Granted by the said Proprietaries, hath to one part of these 
 Presents set his Hand and caused the great seal of the said 
 
728 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Province to be affixed thereunto, and to the other part of these 
 Presents the said Jacob Hose hath set his Hand and Seal at 
 Philadelphia, the day and year first above written. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 5th September, 1766.] 
 
 COMMISSION TO PAUL FOOKS FOR NOT. PUB. 
 
 GEORGE THE THIRD, by the Grace of God, of Great 
 Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith and 
 so forth, To Paul Fooks, of the City of Philadelphia, in the 
 Province of Pennsylvania, Gentleman, Greeting. 
 
 WE, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Fidelity, 
 Loyalty, knowledge and ability, HAVE and do by these pres- 
 ents make. Constitute, Commissionate and appoint you, the said 
 Paul Fooks. to be aNotaryandTabellion Publick, respecting only 
 such matters and things as may be requisite to be done, either 
 in the French or Spanish Languages, within the said Province of 
 Pennsylvania, And do grant you full power to keep a Register 
 for that purpose, and do and perform all and every Act and 
 Acts, thing and things necessary to be done in and about the 
 execution of the said office of Notary and Tabellion Publiok, 
 in the French and Spanish Languages, TO HAVE, take and 
 receive all Fees, Perquisites, Profits. Advantages and Emolu- 
 ments from the said Office Arising or thereunto of '-ight be- 
 longing. And We do hereby further nominate and appoint you, 
 the said Paul Fooks, to be Interpreter of the French and Span- 
 ish Languages for the said Province with full Power to do and 
 perform all Acts and things usually done in the discharge 
 of the duty of an Interpreter. And to hold and enjoy ihe, said 
 Offices during pleasure. 
 
 WITNESS John Penn. Esquire, by Virtue of a Commissi m 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn. Esquires, true r.iid 
 absolute Proprietaries of the Province aforesaid and \vith our 
 Royal Approbation, Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of our said Province and the Counties of Newcastle, 
 
PROVINCIAL CXDMMISSIONS. 729 
 
 Kent and Sussex, on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Eighth 
 day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousind seven 
 hundred and sixty-six, and in the sixth Year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENX. [L. S.] 
 September 15th, 1766, I do Certify that Paul Fooks was this 
 Day qualified, according to Law, for the faithful Execution of 
 the within Commission before me by Virtue of a Dedimus 
 Potestatem. 
 
 JOSEPH SHIPPEX, J'r. 
 
 [Recorded the 10th Day of September, 1766.] 
 
 DEPUTATION FROM CHA'S BROCKDEX TO THO'S LUSK. 
 
 CHARLES BROCKDEX. Master of the Rolls for the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, and Recorder of Deeds for the City and 
 County of Philadelphia, to Thomas Lusk, of the City of 
 Philadelphia aforesaid. Gent., Greeting. 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Ability, Care and Fidelity and Diligence, and for divers other 
 goods causes and Considerations, me hereunto, I HAVE made, 
 substituted and appointed, and by these Presents do make, 
 substitute and appoint you. the said Thomas Lusk. my lawful 
 Deputy in and for the said Rolls office nnd the Office for Re- 
 cording of Deeds for the City and County of Philadelphia, in 
 the said Province, hereby impowering and requiring you, the 
 said Thomas Lusk, from henceforth during this Deputation, 
 to hold and keep the said Offices at the said City of Philadel- 
 phia, and there duly to attend the same, and therein, in Rolls 
 of Parchment or good large Books, or other large Paper, well 
 covered, to Record and inroU in a fair, legible Hand, all Pat- 
 ents, grants, Commissions. Deeds of Enfeoffment, Bargains 
 and Sales and other Conveyances, IMortgages and defeasible 
 Deeds, in the nature of Mortgages, made and executed, or to 
 be made and executed, for Lands, Tenements and Heredita- 
 ments, in the said City and County, and to make out Ex- 
 emplifications or Copies of all Patents and Deeds so Recorded 
 or inrolled, or to be Recorded or Inrolled as aforesaid, as occa- 
 sion shall be and require, and to examine and Certifie the same 
 under the Seal of the Office for Recording of Deeds for the City 
 
730 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 and County of Philadelphia, or otherwise, as the Law (directs, 
 and also at the request of any Mortgagee, or his Attorney, to 
 enter satisfaction upon the Margint of any Mortgage recorded 
 or to be Recorded in the last mentioned office, and linally to 
 act, to say, perform and execute all and whatsoever belongs 
 or appertains to the said Offices, or either of them, as fully 
 and amply in all respects as I myself may, can, might, should 
 or ought to do, if personally present in the same, and I 
 do hereby give, grant and Assign unto you, the said 
 Thomas Lusk, full power and Authority to have, recei\'e and 
 take all and every the Fees, Profits, Perquisites and Emolu- 
 ments Justly arising, coming, growing and from time to time 
 happening and accruing by or by reason or Means of the said 
 Oflices, or either of them, in the said City and County, Re- 
 serving and always excepted out of this present Grant unto 
 me, my Executors, Administrators and Assigns, one full 
 moiety or Equal half part of all the Fees, Profits. Perquisites 
 and Emoluments arising as aforesaid in and by the said offices, 
 or either of them, TO HAVE, HOLD, EXERCISE AND ENJOY 
 the said offices and all the Fees and Profits aforesaid (except 
 as before excepted) unto the said Thomas Lusk from the day 
 of the date of these Presents for and during the time and term 
 only as I, the said Charles Brockden, shall think fitt and con- 
 venient, 1. the said Charles Brockden, to defray one-half 
 Moiety of all necessary Expences in the Execution of the said 
 Offices or either. And you, the said Thomas Lusk, to defray 
 the other equal Moiety of the expences aforesaid, And further, 
 I, the said Charles Brockden, do hereby Ratify and Confirm 
 whatever has been done by you, the said Thomas Lusk, in 
 Virtue of a prior Deputation, dated the 31st day of May, 1765. 
 Given under my Hand and Seal of the Office for Recording of 
 Deeds aforesaid at Philadelphia, this thirteenth day of May, 
 in the sixth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George 
 the Third, King of Great Britain, &ca., and in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six. 
 
 C. BROCKDEN. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 20th day of September, 1766.1 
 
 DEED W'M FISHER & UX TO CHA'S WILLIAMS. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, made the twentieth day of August, in 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 731 
 
 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 six, BETWEEN William Fisher, of the City of Philadelphia, in 
 the Province of Pennsylvania, Merchant, and Sarah, his Wife, 
 of the one part, and Charles "Williams, of the said City. Mer- 
 chant, of the other Part. WITNESSETH, that the said William 
 Fisher and Sarah, his Wife, for and in Consideration of the 
 sum of Five hundred pounds, lawful Money of Pennsylvania, 
 unto them in Hand well and truly paid by the said Charles 
 Williams, at or before the Ensealing & Delivery hereof. The 
 Receipt of which they do hereby acknowledge and thereof 
 and of every Part and Parcell thereof do for ever Exonerate, 
 acquit and discharge the said Charles Williams, his Heirs, 
 Executors and Administrators, by these Presents, HAVE 
 granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed and confirmed, 
 And by these Presents do grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff 
 and confirm unto the said Charles Williams, and to his Heirs 
 and Assigns, A CERTAIN Messuage or Tenement and Lot or 
 Piece of Ground situate, lying and being on the South side of 
 Arch or Mulberry Street, in the said City. Containing iU 
 Breadth on the said street nineteen feet four Inches and in 
 Length One hundred and seven foot. Bounded Eastward with 
 a Lot formerly of Jane Rawle. now of the Widow Warnor, 
 Southward with a Lot formerly in the Possession of Samuel 
 Moncton, now of Jacol) Cooper, Westward with Ground for- 
 merly partly of William Rawle and partly of John Rawle, now 
 of the said Charles Williams, and Northward by the said 
 Street [It is the same Lot or Piece of Ground which John 
 Rawle, then of the said City. Cooper, by Indenture, dated the 
 twenty-sixth clay of July. 1734, for the Consideration therein 
 granted and confirmed unto Charles Williams, then of the said 
 City, Taylor (who was the Father of the aforesaid Charles 
 Williams, Party hereto. UNDER the yearly Rent of Five 
 Pounds five Shillings, lawful Money of Pennsylvania, payable 
 unto the said John Rawle, his Heirs & Assigns, on his Twenty- 
 fifth Day of March, for ever thereafter. The Indenture Re- 
 corded in the Office for Recording of Deeds at Philadelphia in 
 Book F, Vol. 10— page 340, and the said Charles Williams, the 
 Father, having erected and built a Messuage or Tenement 
 thereon, devised the same unto his Wife Mary during her 
 Life, and immediately & after her Decease, unto his Son. John 
 Williams, and William Parr. Eso.'r, High Sheriff of the City 
 and County of Philadelphia, by Virtue of a Writ of Fieri 
 Facias, took the said Messuage or Tenement & Lot or Piece 
 of Ground in Execution and sold the same unto the said Wil- 
 liam Fisher, as in and by a Certain Deed Poll, dated the tenth 
 
732 PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 
 
 day of October, 1763, under the Hand and Seal of the said 
 Sheriff, duly executed, acknowledged in the Supreme Court for 
 the said Province, may appear], Together also with all and 
 Singular the Buildings, Improvements, Streets, Ways, Lanes, 
 Alleys, Passages, Waters, Water Courses, Lights, Easements, 
 Rights, Liberties, Privileges, Hereditaments and Appurte- 
 nances whatsoever unto the said Messuage or Tenement and 
 Lot or Piece of ground belonging or in any wise Appertaining, 
 And the Reversion and Reversions. Remainder and Remain- 
 ders, Rents, Issues and Profits thereof. Also all the Estate, 
 Right, Title, Interest, Use, Possession, Property, Claim & 
 Demand whatsoever of them, the said William Fisher and 
 Sarah his Wife, in Law, Equity or otherwise howsoever, of, 
 into and out of all and singular the Premises and of, in 
 and to every Part and Parcel thereof, TO HAVE AND TO 
 HOLD the said Messuage or Tenement and Lot or Piece of 
 Ground and all other the Premises hereby granted, bargained 
 & sold, or mentioned or intended so to be, with the Appur- 
 tenances, unto the said Charles Williams, his Heirs & Assigns, 
 To the only proper use, Benefit & Behoof of the said Charles 
 Williams, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever, UNDER the pro- 
 portionable part of the Proprietary Quit rent herafter to grow 
 due for the hereby granted Premises unto the chief Lord or 
 Lords of the Fee thereof, AND SUBJECT to the aforesaid Yearly 
 Rent charge or Sum of Five Pounds five Shillings, now pay- 
 able unto Peter Knight, of the said City, Merchant, his Heirs 
 and Assigns, as the same shall hereafter grow due, AND the 
 said William Fisher doth hereby Covenant for him and his 
 Heirs. That he, the said William Fisher & and his Heirs, the 
 said Messuage or Tenement and Lot or Piece of ground. Her- 
 editaments and Premises hereby granted or mentioned or in- 
 tended to be granted, with the Appurtenances, unto the said 
 Charles Williams, his Heirs and Assigns, Against him, the said 
 William P^isher & his Heirs, and against all and every other 
 Person or Persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim 
 by. from or under him. them or any of them, shall and will 
 (subject as aforesaid) Warrant & for ever Defend by these 
 Presents. 
 
 IX WITNESS whereof, the said Parties to these Presents 
 have interchangeably set their Hands and Seals aereunto. 
 Dated the day and year first above Written. 
 
 WILLIAM FISHER. [Seal. 
 SARAH FISHER. [Seal.] 
 
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 Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 HENRY ELWES, 
 GEO. DILLWYN. 
 
 Received the day of the date of the above written Indenture 
 of the therein named Charles Williams, the Sum of Five hun- 
 dred Pounds, being the consideration Money therein men- 
 tioned, I say, received by me. 
 
 AV ILL I AM FISHER. 
 Witness present: 
 
 HENRY ELWES, 
 GEO. DILLWYN. 
 
 The twenty-second day of August, in the year of our Lord 
 176C, Before me, James Humphreys, Esq'r, One of his Ma- 
 jesty's Justices, &ca., came the above named William Fisher 
 and Sarah, his Wife, and acknowledged the above written In- 
 denture to be their Act and Deed, and desired the same may 
 be recorded as their Aci and Deed. The said Sarah volu:itarily 
 consenting thereunto. She being of full Age. privately and 
 apart examined, and the Contents firs: made known unto her. 
 WITNESS my Hand and Seal the Day and year aboves'd. 
 
 JA'S HUMPHREYS. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 2Gth day of September. 176G.] 
 
 PARDON TO JA'S PEMBERTON. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith and so forth, 
 to all and every our Judges. Justices and other our faithful 
 subjects to whom these Presents shall come. Greeting. 
 
 KNOW YE, that we. of our Special Grace, certain knowledge 
 and meer Motion, have pardoned, remised and released, and by 
 these presents for us. our Heirs and Successors. DO PARDON, 
 remise and release to a certain James Pemberton, late of the 
 Island of Barbadoes. or by whatsoever other Name or Names, 
 Title or Titles, he may be called or known, all Homicides. Fel- 
 onies, Larcenies and Trespasses whatsoever, although he, the 
 said James Pemberton. thereof is indicted, appealed, attainted, 
 convicted, condemned or adjudged, or thereof hereafter shall 
 or may be indicted, appealed, attainted, convicted, condemned 
 
734 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 or adjudged or all and singular Indictments, Executions, pen- 
 alties, corporal punishments, Imprisonments and .ill other 
 pains and penalties whatsoever on him, the said James Pem- 
 bertou, rendered and adjudged or hereafter to be rendered and 
 adjudged and of all manner of complaints. Actions and De- 
 mands which we against him. the said James Pemberton, by 
 reason or occasion of the Premises now have or hereafter 
 may have, and our firm Peace thereof to him we grant by 
 these presents, and moreover out of our further special Grace 
 and favour we give and grant for us, our Heirs and Successors. 
 to him, the said James Pemberton and his Heirs for ever, 
 all and all manner of Forfeitures to us arising or to arise 
 of or by reason or means of the Premises in whose Hands or 
 Possession soever the same may be willing, and requiring by 
 these Presents that the same James Pemberton, by us, our 
 Judges, Justices of the Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol 
 Delivery, Sheriffs, Bailiffs or other our Ministers, Dy reason 
 or occasion of the Premises or any part thereof, may in no 
 sort be disturbed, molested or vexed, or in any sort held to 
 answer any Statute, Act, Ordination, proclamation or restric- 
 tion thereof to the Contrary heretofore made, published, or- 
 dained or provided or any other matter, cause or thing in any 
 wise notwithstanding, IX TESTIIMONY whereof, we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our Province of Pennsylvania to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENX, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor and 
 Commander in Chief of the said Province and Counties of 
 Newcastle, Kent and Sussex, on Delaware, this twenty-sixth 
 day of September, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred 
 and sixty-six, and in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PEN'N. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 29th September, 1766.] 
 
 WILLIAM PARR. SHERIFF OF PHIL.\D'A. 
 
 GEORGE THE THIRD, by the Grace of God, of Great 
 Britain, France and Ireland, King. Defender of the Faith, 
 and so forth. To William Parr, of the City and County of 
 
PROVIN'CIAL COMMISSIONS. 735 
 
 Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Esquire, 
 Greeting. 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, We have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said William Parr, to be sheriff 
 of the said City and County of Philadelphia within our said 
 Province, hereby committing the said Ciiy and County, with 
 the Appurtenances, and our Peace within the same, to your 
 Care and Defence, authorizing «&: commanding you, the said 
 William Parr, to do and perform all the several Acts & Things 
 in the said City and County of Philadelphia that to the office 
 of sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our 
 said Province do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and 
 enjoy the said office, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, 
 Emoluments and Advantages from thence lawfully accruing 
 or thereunto of Right appertaining until your Term therein, 
 according to the Constitution of our said Province, shall of 
 course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the 
 said office. INT TESTIMONY whereof, we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from THOMAS PENN & RICHARD PENN, Esquires, true 
 & absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, &, with our 
 Royal Approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and the Counties of Newcastle, 
 Kent & Sussex, upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred & 
 sixty-six, and in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 10th day of October, 1760.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO W'M PARR, ESQ'R. 
 
 GEORGE THE THIRD, by the Grace of God, of Great 
 Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith. 
 and so forth. To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other 
 
736 PROVINCIAI. COMMISSIONis. 
 
 Officers, Freemen and all other Persons whatsoever within the 
 City and County of Philadelphia, in our Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania. Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission bearing even date 
 herewith, we have granted unto William Parr, Esq'r, the Office 
 of sheriff of the said City and County, To hold until the ex- 
 piration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, As by our said Commission 
 at large appeais. We do therefore by these Presents require 
 and command you & all & every of you that to the said Wil- 
 liam Parr you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 Office of Sheriff for the said City and County do or may in 
 any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof, we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN. Esquire f by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esq'rs, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 Approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 Sussex, on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of Octo- 
 ber, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 six, and in the Sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. SI 
 
 [Recorded the 10th day of October. 1766.] 
 
 JOHN BARR. SHERIFF OF LANCASTER COUNTY 
 
 GEORGE THE THIRD, by the Grace of God, of Great 
 Britain, France and Ireland. King, Defender of the Faith, and 
 so forth. To John Barr. of the County of Lancaster, in our 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire. Greeting. 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, WE HAVE nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said John Barr. to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Lancaster within our said Province, herebv 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 737 
 
 Committing the said County of Lancaster, with the Appurte- 
 nances, and our Peace within the same, to your Care & De- 
 fence, authorizing and commanding you, the said John Barr, 
 to do and perform all the several Acts & Things in the said 
 County of Lancaster, that to the Office of Sheriff, according to 
 the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province do in any 
 wise belong, To hold, exercise and enjoy the said office with 
 all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments & Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Rigit apper- 
 taining until your Term therein, according to the Constitu- 
 tion of our said Province shall of course expire, you behaving 
 yourself well so long in the said office. IX TESTIMONY 
 whereof, we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PEXX, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from THOMAS PEXX & RICHARD PEXX, Esquires, true 
 and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal Approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and Counties of X'ew Castle. Kent 
 and Sussex, upon Delaw-are, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 six, and in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHX PEXX. [L LvJ 
 
 [Recorded the eighth day of October, 1766.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSIST. TO JOHX BARR. SHER. OF LAXCASTER. 
 
 GEORGE THE THIRD, by the Grace of God, of Great Brit- 
 ain, France and Ireland. King. Defender of the Faith, and so 
 forth. To all Judges, Justices. Magistrates and other Officers. 
 Freemen and all other Persons whatsoever within the County 
 of Lancaster, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Commission bearing even date herewith, 
 WE HAVE granted unto John Barr, Esq'r. the office of Sherift 
 of the County of Lancaster.TO HOLD until the Expiration of a 
 certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well behave 
 himself therein as by our said Commission at large appears. 
 WE DO therefore by these Presents require and command you 
 47~9-3d Ser. 
 
738 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 and all and every of you thai to the said John Barr, you be 
 aiding and assisting in all Things that to the office of sheriff 
 for the said County do or may in any wise belong lawfully. 
 IN TESTIMONY whereof, we have caused the Great Seal of 
 our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS John Penn, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, Esq'rs. true and absolute 
 Proprietaries of the said Province and with our Royal Ap- 
 probation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of 
 the said Province and the Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 Sussex, upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 six, And in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PExNN. IL. S.l 
 
 [Recorded the Sth day of October, 1766.] 
 
 PETER KECKLEIN, SHERIFF OF NORTHAMPTON 
 COUNTY. 
 
 GEORGE THE THIRD, by the Grace of God, of Great 
 Britain. France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, 
 and so forth. To Peter Kecklein, of the County of Northampton, 
 in the Province of Pennsylvania. Esq'r. Greeting. 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability. WE HAVE nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed, And do by these Present.* nominate, 
 constitute and appoint you the said Peter Kecklein, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of Northampton, within our said 
 Province, hereby committing the said County of Northampton, 
 with the Appurtenances, and our Peace within the same, to 
 your Care and Defence, Authorizing and Commanding you. 
 the said Peter Kecklein, to do and perform all the several 
 Acts & Things in the said County that to the Office of sheriff, 
 according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Prov- 
 ince, do in any wise belong. To hold, exercise and enjoy the 
 said office of sheriff, with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 739 
 
 Emoluments & Advantages from thence lawfully accruing 
 or thereunto of Right appertaining, until your Term therein, 
 according to the Constitution of our said Province shall of 
 course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the said 
 Office. IN TESTIMONY whereof, we have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penu and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and the Counties of Newcastle. 
 Kent and Sussex, upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Fourth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty-six, and in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the fourth day of October, 1766. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSIST. TO PETER KECKLEIN. SHER. OF 
 NORTHAMPTON. 
 
 GEORGE THE THIRD, by the Grace of God. of Great Brit- 
 ain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so 
 forth. To all Judges. Justices, Magistrates, and other Officers. 
 Freemen and all other Persons whatsoever within the County 
 of Northampton in the Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission bearing even date 
 herewith. We have granted unto Peter Kecklein, Esq'r, the 
 office of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the expira- 
 tion of a certain term therein expressed, if so long he shall 
 well behave himself therein. As by our said Commission at 
 large appears. We do therefore by these Presents require and 
 command you and all and every of you that to the said Peter 
 Kecklein you be aiding and assisting in all things that to the 
 office of sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise 
 belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof, we have caused 
 the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
740 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esquire (by Viriue of a Commis- 
 sion from THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, Esquires, 
 true and absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with 
 our Royal Approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander 
 in Chief of the said Province and the Counties of Newcastle, 
 Kent and Sussex, upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty-six, and in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN penn: [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the fourth day of October, 1766.] 
 
 PHILIP FORD, SHERIFF OF CHESTER. 
 
 George the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King. Defender of the Faith, and so 
 forth, To Philip Ford, of the County of Chester, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting. 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special trust and confidence in your 
 loyalty, Integrity and Ability, WE HAVE nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed and do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Philip Ford, to be Sheriff of 
 the said County of Chester, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County of Chester, with the Appurte- 
 nances, and our Peace within the same to your Care and De- 
 fence, Authorizing and commanding you, the said Philip Ford, 
 to do and perform all the several Acts and Things in the said 
 County that to the Office of Sheriff, according to the Laws of 
 Great Britain and of our said Province, do in any wise be- 
 long, TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said office, with all 
 the Rights, Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments & Advantages from 
 thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining, 
 until your term therein, according to the Constitution of our 
 said Province, shall of course expire, you behaving yourself 
 well so long in the said Office. IN TESTIMONY whereof, 
 we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 741 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province and with our 
 Royal approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and the Counties of Newcastle, 
 Kent and Sussex, upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, this third 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred 
 and sixty-six. and in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the third day of October. 1766.] 
 
 PHILIP FORD, SHERIFF OF CHESTER. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so 
 forth. To Philip Ford, of the County of Chester, in the prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting. KNOW that, re- 
 posing special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Integ- 
 rity & ability, WE have nominated, constituted and appointed 
 And do by these presents nominate, constitute and appoint 
 you, the said Philip Ford, to be Sheriff of the said County of 
 Chester within our said Province, hereby committing the said 
 County of Chester, with the appurtenances and our Peace 
 within the same, to your Care & Defence, authorizing and 
 commanding you, the said Philip Ford, to do and perform all 
 the several Acts and Things in the said County of Chester that 
 to the Office of Sheriff, accoring to the Laws of Great Britain 
 and of our said Province, do in any wise belong, TO HOLD, 
 exercise a::d enjoy the said Office, with all the Rights, Fees, 
 Perquisites, Emoluments & Advantages from thence lawfully 
 accruing or thereunto of Right appertaining until your Term 
 therein according to the Constitution of our said Province. 
 shall of Course expire, You behaving yourself well so long in 
 the said Office. IN TESTIMONY whereof, we have caused tho 
 Greit Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS lOHN PENN, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commissicu 
 
742 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and ab- 
 solute Proprietaries of the said Province & with our Royal 
 Approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 Sussex, upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Third day of 
 October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 six, And in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the third day of October, 1766.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSIST. TO PHILIP FORD, SHER. OF CHESTER. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain, 
 France & Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith. & so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices. Magistrates and other Officers, Free- 
 men, and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Chester, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission bearing even Date 
 herewith, WE HAVE granted unto Philip Ford. Esq'r, the 
 Office of Sheriff of the said County, TO HOLD until the Ex- 
 piration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein. As by our said Commis- 
 sion at large appears. WE DO therefore by these presents 
 require & command you, & all and every of you, that to the 
 said Philip Ford you l)e aiding and assisting in all Things 
 that to the Office of Sheriff of the said County do or may in 
 any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof, we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, Esquires, true and abso- 
 lute proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and Counties of Newcastle, Kent & 
 Sussex, upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the third day of 
 October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 six, And in the Sixth Year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the third Day of October. 1766.] 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 743 
 
 JASPER SCULL. SHERIFF OF BERKS COUXTY. 
 
 GEORGE the third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith, and so forth, 
 To Jasper Scull, of the County of Berks, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting. 
 
 KN"OW that, reposing Special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, integrity and ability, We have nominated. Consti- 
 tuted and appointed, and do by these presents Nominate, Con- 
 stitute and appoint you, the said Jasper Scull, to be Sheriff 
 of the said County of Berks, within our said Province, hereby 
 committing the said County of Berks, with the Appurtenances, 
 and our peace within the same, to your Care and defence. 
 Authorizing and commanding you, the said Jasper Scull, to 
 do and perform all the several acts and things in the said 
 County of Berks that to the Office of Sheriff, according to the 
 Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province, do in any wise 
 belong, TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said Office, with all 
 the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments and Advantages 
 from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of right apper- 
 taining, untill your term therein, according to the Constitution 
 of our said Province, shall of Course Expire, you behaving 
 yourself well so long in the said Office. IN TESTIMONY 
 whereof, we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province 
 to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esq'r , By virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and ab- 
 solute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 Approbation, Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of Newcastle. Kent and 
 Sussex, upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the Fourth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one thousan^J seven hundred and sixty- 
 six, and in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENX. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded 4th of October. 1766.] 
 
i44 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WRIT OF ASSIST. TO JASPER SCULL, SHERIFF OF 
 BERKS C'Y. 
 
 GEORGE the third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other Officers, Free- 
 men, and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Berks, in the Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a Certain Commission bearing even date 
 herewith, "We have granted unto Jasper Scull, Esq'r, the OflBce 
 of Sheriff of the said County, TO HOLD untill the Expiration 
 of a Certain Term therein expressed if so long he shall well be- 
 have himself therein as by our said Commission at large appears, 
 We do therefore by these presents require and command you, 
 and all and every of you, that to the said Jasper Scull, you be 
 aiding and assisting in all things that the Office of Sheriff for 
 the said County do or may in any wise belong lawfully. IN 
 TESTIMONY whereof. We have caused the Great Seal of our 
 said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and ab- 
 solute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with jur Royal 
 approbation). Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 Sussex, upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 six, and in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 4th day of October, 1766.] 
 
 DAVID McCONAUGHY. SHERIFF OF YORK COUNTY. 
 
 GEORGE the third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith, and so forth. 
 To David McConaughy, of the County of York, in the Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting. 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 74; 
 
 KNOW ihai, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Lovalty. Integrity and Ability, We have nominated. Const>- 
 tuied and appointed, and do by these presents Nominate Con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said David McConaughy, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of York, within our said Province, 
 herebv committing the said County of York, with the Appur- 
 tenances and our peace, with in the same to your Care and 
 Defence. Authorizing and commanding you. the said David 
 McConaughy. to do and perform all the several Acts and things 
 in the said County of York that to the Office of Sheriff, ac- 
 cording to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province 
 do in any wise belong. TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said 
 Office with all the Rights. Fees. Perquisites. Emoluments and 
 Advantages from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right Appertaining, untill your term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province, shall of Course expire^ you 
 behaving vourself well so long in the said Office. IN TEbTl- 
 MONY whereof, we have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PEN^N. Esq'r, by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, True and ab- 
 solute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Roya 
 ^approbation. Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of The said Province and the Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 Sussex, upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the sixth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixtj- 
 
 six, and in the sixth year of our Reign. . ,, ., 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 7th day of October, 1766.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSIST. TO DAVID McCONAFGHY, SHER. OF 
 
 YORK. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland. King. Defender of the Faith, and so 
 forth To all Judges. Justices and other officers. Freemen, and 
 all other Persons whatsoever within the County of ^ork. m 
 the Province of Pennsylvania. Greeting. 
 
746 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission bearing even date 
 herewith, we have granted unto David McConaughy, Esq'r, 
 the office of Sheriff of the said County, To hold until the ex- 
 piration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he 
 shall well behave himself therein, As by our said Commission 
 at large appears, We do therefore by these Presents require 
 and command you, and all and every of you, that to the said 
 David McConaughy you be aiding and assisting in all things 
 that to the Office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in 
 any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof, we have 
 caused the Great Seal of our said Province to bs hereunto 
 affixed. 
 
 WITNESS John Penn, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal Approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and Counties of Newcastle, Kent 
 and Sussex, on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the sixth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 six, and In the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 7th day of October, 1766.] 
 
 W'M BLTKMAN. SHERIFF OF BUCKS. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, 
 France and Irelard, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To William Buckman, of the County of Bucks, in ye Province 
 of Pennsylvania, Esq'r, Greeting. 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, WE have nominated, consti- 
 tuted and appointed. And do by these Presents nominate, con- 
 stitute and appoint you. the said William Buckman, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of Bucks, within our said Province, 
 hereby committing the said County of Bucks, witn the Appur- 
 tenances, and our Peace within the same, to your Care and 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 747 
 
 Defence, Authorizing and Commanding you, the said William 
 Buckman, to do and perform all the several Acts &. Things 
 in the County of Bucks that to the Oflace of Sheriff, according 
 to the Laws of Great Britain and of our said Province, do in 
 any wise belong. TO HOLD, exercise and enjoy the said office, 
 with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, Emoluments &. Ad- 
 vantages, from thence lawfully accruing or thereunto of 
 Right appertaining, until your Term therein, according to the 
 Constitution of our said Province, shall of course expire, you 
 behaving yourself well so long in the said office. IX TESTI- 
 MONY whereof, we have caused the Great Seal of our said 
 Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS John Penn, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn &. Richard Penn, Esquires, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 Approbation), Lieutenant Governor of the said Province and 
 the Counties of Newcastle. Kent and Sussex, upon Delaware, 
 at Philadelphia, the fourth day of October, Anno Domini one 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, And in the sixth year 
 of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 10th Day of October, 1766.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSIST. TO WM BUCKMAN, SHER. OF BUCKS. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices, Magistrates and other Officers, Free- 
 men, and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Bucks, in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission bearing even Date 
 herewith. WE have granted unto William Buckman, Esquire, 
 the office of Sheriff of the said County, TO HOLD until the 
 expiration of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long 
 he shall well behave himself therein. As by our said Com- 
 mission at large appears, WE do therefore by these Presents 
 
74S PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS, 
 
 require and command you, and all and every of you, that to 
 the said William Buckman you be aiding and assisting in all 
 things that to the office of Sheriff for the said County do or 
 may in any wise belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof, 
 we have caused the Great Seal of our said Province to be 
 hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn &. Richard Penn, Esquires, true and ab- 
 solute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 Approbation), Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province & the Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 Sussex, upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the fourth day of 
 October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 six. And in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 10th Day of October, 1766.] 
 
 JOHN HOLMES, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND. 
 
 GEORGE ihe Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 to JOHN HOLMES, of the County of Cumberland, in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, Esquire, Greeting. 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty, Integrity and Ability, WE HAVE nominated, con- 
 stituted and appointed, and do by these Presents nominate, 
 constitute and appoint you, the said John Holmes, to be 
 Sheriff of the said County of Cumberland, within our said 
 Province, hereby committing the said County of Cumberland, 
 with the Appurtenances and our Peace within the same, to 
 your Care and Defence, Authorizing and Commanding you, the 
 said John Holmes, to do and perform all the several Acts and 
 Things in the said County of Cumberland that to the Office 
 of Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our 
 said Province, do in any wise belong, TO HOLD, exercise and 
 
PROVINCIAL Cl>MM1SS10XS. "^'J 
 
 enjov the said Office with all the Rights. Fees. Perquisites, 
 Emoluments and Advantages from thence la\vfull> accruing 
 or thereunto of Right appertaining, until your Term therein, 
 according to the Constitution of our said Province, shall oi 
 Course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the said 
 Office. IX TESTIMONY whereof, we have caused the Great 
 Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 "WITNESS JOHN PENN. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, true and absolute Pro- 
 prietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal Approba- 
 tior.) Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the 
 said Province and the Counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex, 
 upon Delaware, at Philadelphia, the sixth day of October. 
 Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, and 
 
 in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 8th Day of October, ITGC] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JOHN HOLMES. SHER. OF 
 CUMBERLAND. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland, King. Defender of the Faith, and so forth, 
 To all Judges, Justices. Magistrates, and other Officers, Free- 
 men, and all other Persons whatsoever within the County of 
 Cumberland, in our Province of Pennsylvania, Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Indenture, bearing even date here- 
 with WE HAVE granted unto John Holmes. Esq'r, the office 
 of Sheriff of the said County, TO HOLD until the expiration 
 of a certain Term therein expressed, if so long he shall well 
 bshave himself therein. As by our said Commission at large 
 appeai-s We do therefore by these Presents require & com- 
 mand vou. and all and every of you. that to the daid John 
 Holmes you be aiding and assisting in all Things that to the 
 Office of Sheriff for the said County do or may in any wise 
 belong lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof, we have caused 
 the Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
750 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN. Esq'r (by Virtue of a Commission 
 from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, Esquires, true and abso- 
 lute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our Royal 
 Approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief 
 of the said Province and the Counties of Newcastle, Kent and 
 Sussex, on Delaware, at Philadelphia, the sixth day of Octo- 
 ber, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, 
 and in the sixth year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 8th day of October, 1766.] 
 
 RELEASE MAGDALEN ROBESON TO EDWD ROBESON 
 AND OTHERS. 
 
 KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents, that I, Magdalen Robe- 
 son, of the City of Philadelphia, Widow of Andrew Robeson, 
 laie of Roxborough, Miller, deceased, in Consideration of the 
 Sum of Two hundred Pounds, lawful money of Pennsylvania, 
 to me in hand well and truly paid by Edward Robeson. Doct'r 
 William Smith, John Vanderin Miller. Jane Blackwood and 
 
 Washy, The Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, 
 
 have remissed, released and for ever quit claimed, And by 
 these Presents do remise, release and forever quit claim unti 
 the said Edward Robeson, William Smith, John Vanderin, 
 
 Jane Blackwood Washy, and to each and every of 
 
 them. All my Right and Title of Dower of and in certain 
 Messuages and Tracts of Lands sold and conveyed to them 
 respectively by Reidman Robeson, or granted and sold 
 or either of them by mesne Conveyances under the said 
 Reidman, or devised or bequeathed to any or either of them 
 by the Testament and last Will and formerly the property of 
 my said late Husband, Andrew Robeson, To have and to hold 
 the hereby above granted Right of Dower and Premises unto 
 them, the said Edward Robeson, William Smith. John Van- 
 derin, Jane Blackwood and Washy, respectively, their 
 
 respective Heirs and Assigns for ever. Provided always, that 
 nothing herein before contained shall be construed to impeach. 
 
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 bar or release my Right lo the annual Sum of Sixteen Pounds 
 one shilling and two pence, payable to me during my natural 
 life by the said Edward as Executor of Reidman Robeson, ac- 
 cording to a certain Promissory Note for that purpjse given, 
 or in any manner to affect the same. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand Seal 
 this twenty-second day of October, Mr>CCLXVI— 1766. 
 
 MAGDALEN ROBESON. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 WILLIAM VANTDERSPIGEL, 
 NICHOLAS WALN. 
 
 On the 25th Day of October, in the Year of our Lord 1766. Be- 
 fore me. Isaac Jones, Esq'r, one of the .Justices, &ca., appeared 
 Nicholas Wain, who, being one of the people called Quakers, 
 upon his Solemn Affirmation, according to Law, did declare 
 that the within name of Nicholas Wain is his own proper 
 Hand writing, that he did see the within named Magdalen 
 Robeson Seal and Deliver as her Act and Deed the within 
 written Release, and did further see the within named Wil- 
 liam Vanderspigel Subscribe his Name as a Witness to the 
 said Sealing and Delivery and did also himself subscribe his 
 name as a Witness thereto. In Witness whereof. I have here- 
 unto set my Hand and Seal the day and year abovesaid. 
 
 NICHOLAS WALN. Affirmed Coram. 
 rS JONES. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded the 25th day of October, 1766.] 
 
 JNO. MORTON. SHERIFF OF CHESTER. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain. 
 France and Ireland, King. Defen*ler of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To JOHN MORTON, of the County of Chester, within our 
 Province of Pennsylvania. Esquire, Greeting. 
 
 KNOW that, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your 
 Loyalty. Integrity and Ability, WE HAVE Nominated, And 
 
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 do by these Presents nominate. Constitute and appoint you. the 
 said John Morton, to be Sheriff of the said County of Chester, 
 within our said Province, in the room of Philip Ford, Esquire, 
 late Sheriff of the said County of Chester, dec'd, hereby com- 
 mitting the said County of Chester, with the Appurtenances, 
 to your Care and Defence, authorizing and commanding you, 
 the said John Morton, to do and perform all the several Acts 
 and Things in the said County of Chester that to the Office 
 of Sheriff, according to the Laws of Great Britain and of our 
 said Province, do in any wise belong, To hold, exercise and 
 enjoy the said office with all the Rights, Fees, Perquisites, 
 Emoluments and Advantages from thence lawfuly accruing 
 or thereunto of Right appertaining until your Term therein, 
 according to the Constitution of our said Province, shall of 
 Course expire, you behaving yourself well so long in the said 
 Office. IN TESTIMONY whereof, we have caused the Great 
 Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal Approbation) Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and Counties of New Castle, Kent 
 and Sussex, upon Delaware, at New Castle, the twenty-sev- 
 enth day of October. Anno Domini one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and sixty-six, and in the seventh Year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 2Sth Oct'r, 1766.] 
 
 WRIT OF ASSISTANCE TO JNO. MORTON, SHER. OF 
 CHESTER. 
 
 GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, 
 France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. 
 To all Judges. Justices, Magistrates and other officers. Free- 
 men, and all other Persons what soever in the County of Ches- 
 ter, in the Province of Pennsylvania. Greeting. 
 
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 WHEREAS, by a certain Commission bearing even date 
 herewith, WE HAVE granted unto John Morton, Esquire, the 
 Office of Sheriff of the said County of Chester, in the Room 
 of Philip Ford. Esquire, late Sheriff of the said County of 
 Chester, deceased, To hold until the expiration of a certain 
 Term therein expressed. If so long he shall well behave him- 
 self therein, as by our said Commission at large appears. We 
 do therefore by these I*resents require and command you. and 
 all and every of you. that to the said John Morton you be aid- 
 ing and assisting in all things that to the Office of Sheriff for 
 the said County of Chester do or may in any wise belong 
 lawfully. IN TESTIMONY whereof, we have caused the 
 Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. 
 
 WITNESS JOHN PENN, Esquire (by Virtue of a Commis- 
 sion from Thomas Penn & Richard Penn, Esquires, true and 
 absolute Proprietaries of the said Province, and with our 
 Royal Approbation), Lieutenant Governor and Commander in 
 Chief of the said Province and Counties of Newcastle. Kent 
 and Sussex, upon Delaware, at Newcastle, the twenty-seventh 
 day of October, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty-six, and in the seventh year of our Reign. 
 
 JOHN PENN. [L. S.] 
 
 [Recorded the 2Sth Oct'r, 1766.] 
 
 DEED ISAAC THOMAS TO SAMUEL JONES. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, made the twelfth day of April, in the 
 thirty-second year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George 
 the Second, of Great Britain. France and Ireland. King. &ca., 
 Anno Domini 1758, BETWEEN Isaac Thomas, of Cheltenham 
 Township, in the County of Philadelphia, and Province of 
 Pennsylvania. Mason, of the one part, and Samuel Jones, of 
 the said Township. Counry and Province. Cord Wainer, of 
 the other part. WHERE.\S. John Thomas. Father of the said 
 Isaac Thomas, by his last Will and Testament, did amongst 
 other things. Give, in these words (Item. I give to my Son. 
 Isaac, the Plantation that I bought of Ralph Sandiford's 
 Executors Joyning to Samuel Jones's and James Morgan's 
 48-9-3d Ser. 
 
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 Land, with all the Buildings and Privileges, to him, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, for ever, excepting four Acres reserved 
 for my son Jacob, to extend forty perches from Samuel Jones's 
 Land along the Township line and from thence sixteen Perches 
 North East to make up the above said Four Acres, to him, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, for ever), As by the said Will, duly proved 
 and remaining in the Register General's oilice in Philadelphia, 
 fully may appear. 
 
 NOW THIS L\DENTURE WITNESSETH, th.n the said 
 Isaac Thomas, for and in Consideration amd in exchange for 
 another Piece or Lot of Land, situate in the said Township. 
 Containing three Acres and twenty-eight Perches, conveyed 
 unto the said Isaac Thomas by the said Samuel Jones by a 
 Deed Indented, INDENTED, duly executed under his Hand 
 and Seal, bearing even date with ihe^e Presents, HATH 
 granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enloelfed and Confirmed, 
 and by these Presents he, the said Isaac Thomas, doth grant, 
 bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff and confirm unto the said Samuel 
 Jones, A Certain piece or Lot of Land situate in the said 
 Township, Beginning at a Stone for a Corner, extending thence 
 by the said Samuel Jones's Land South West fifty-seven 
 Perches to a Corner, thence North thirty-four degress. West 
 eleven perches to a Stone for a Corner, thence North East 
 fifty-three Perches and a half of a Perch to another Stone for a 
 Corner, bounded on the last two courses by the said Isaac 
 Thomas's Land, thence by Land late of Samuel Bolton, de- 
 ceased. South East eleven Perches to the first mentioned Stone, 
 the plToe of Beginning. Containing three Ac'-es and thirty- 
 eight perches (be the same more or lessi. being part of the 
 plantation given to the said Isaac as aforesaid. Together also 
 with all and Singular the Buildings. Fences. Meadows. Ways. 
 Water Courses. Fishings, fowlings. hawkings, huntings. Rights. 
 Liberties, Privileges, Franchises, Hereditaments and Appur- 
 tenances whatsoever to the said Land belonging or in any 
 wise Appertaining (excepting only and reserving to himself 
 the Timber and Wood now growing or being on the said 
 Land, with full Liberty for himself or his Administrators or 
 Assigns, their Servants or Workmen, to Cut, take away and 
 have the same at any time within the Terra of three years, 
 or at any time when the said Samuel shall be minded to have 
 the Land clear and the Reversions and Remainders, Rents, 
 Issues and Profits thereof and all the Estate. Right, Title and 
 Interest of him, the said Isaac Thomas, of. in and to the Land 
 and Premises (except' before excepted) and true Copies of all 
 Deeds. Evidences and Writings concerning the same to be 
 
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 made at, the charge of ihe said Samuel Jones, his Heirs and 
 Assigns. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Piece or Lot of 
 Land, and all other the Hereditaments and Appurtenances 
 hereby granted or intended to be granted, and every part 
 thereof, unto the said Samuel Jones and his Heirs to the use 
 of him the said Samuel Jones, his heirs and Assigns 
 for ever. UNDER the yearly Quit rent hereafter accruing 
 for the hereby granted Premises to the Chief Lord or Lords of 
 the Fee thereof. And the said Isaac Thomas and his Heirs, 
 the said Land and Premises hereby granted, with the Appur- 
 tenances (except before excepted), unto the said Samuel Jones, 
 his Heirs and Assigns, against him. the said Isaac Thomas, 
 his Heirs and Assigns, and against all and every other Person 
 and persons whatsoever Lawfully claiming or to Claim by. 
 from or under him, them or any of them, shall and will 
 Warrant and for ever Defend by these Presents, And ihe said 
 Isaac Thomas, for himself, his Heirs. Executors and Adminis- 
 trators, doth Covenant, Promise and Grant to and with the 
 said Samuel Jones, his Heirs and Assigns, by these Presoats, 
 that he, the said Isaac Thomas, and his Heir and all and every 
 other Person and Persons having or Lawfully claiming any Es- 
 tate. Right. Title or Interest, of, in or to the Premises hereby 
 granted, or any part thereof, shall and will at any rime here- 
 after upon the reasonable Request. Cost and Charges in Law 
 of the said Samuel Jones, his Heirs or Assigns. m;i];e. Exe- 
 cute and acknowledge, or cause so to be, all and every such 
 further and other Reasonable Act and Acts, Conveyances and 
 Assurances in Law for the further and better assuring and 
 confirming of the said Land and Premises hereby ^.ranted, 
 with their Appurtenances, unto the said Samuel Jones, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, as by him or them or by his or t.heir Coun- 
 cil learned in the Law shall be reasonably Devised. Advised or 
 Required, so as such further Assurance contain no other War- 
 ranty or Covenant for enjoying than against the parties there- 
 unto respectively and their respective Heirs touching Acts and 
 Deeds done or suffered by them or any of them. 
 
 IX WITNESS whereof, the said parties to these presents 
 have interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto. 
 Dated the day and year first above written. 
 
 ISAAC THOMAS. [Seal.} 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of 
 
 JOHN THOMAS. 
 'HANNAH KERN, 
 JOHN HART. 
 
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 The eleventh day of August, 1761. Before me. Daniel Benezet, 
 one of the Justices, &ca.. came Hannah Keen, of the North H-n 
 Liberties, of the City of Philadelphia. Widow, and on her 
 Solemn Oalh which she made on the Holy Evangelists of 
 Almighty God, did depose that she was present and did see 
 the above named Isaac Thomas Seal and as his Deed deliver 
 the above written Indenture, and that she did also see John 
 Thomas and John Hart subscribe their names respectively as 
 witnesses to the execution of the said Indenture, and that the 
 Name Hannah Keen, thereunto also subscribed as a Witness, 
 is of her, the said Hannah Keens, own Hand Writing. 
 
 WITNESS my Hand and Seal the day and year above said. 
 
 DAN'L BEXEZET. [Seal.] 
 MEMORANDUM, Indorsed: 
 
 That, on the 12th day of April, one thousand seven hundred 
 and fifty-eight, the within named Isaac Thomas in his own 
 Person did deliver full quiet and peaceable possession and 
 Seizin of all the Lands. Hereditaments and premises wirbin 
 mentioned, with the Appurtenances, unto the within named 
 Samuel Jones, and to the use of him, his Heirs and Assigns, 
 according to the form and effect of the within Indenture, in 
 the presence of 
 
 JOHN HART, 
 JOHN THOMAS. 
 
 [Recorded the 29th day of October. 1766.] 
 
 DEED ANN CROSTON & OR'S TO HEXRY NAGLEE. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, TRIPARTITE, made the Eighth Day of 
 September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- 
 dred and sixty-six. BETWEEN Ann Croston. of the Northern 
 Liberties, in the County of Philadelphia, in the Province of 
 Pennsylvania. Widow and John Hughes, of the City of Phila- 
 delphia, in the said Province. Esq'r. Administrators. &c., of 
 Edward Croston. late of the Northern Liberties aforesnid. 
 Yeoman, deceased, of the first part, Catherine Naglee. of the 
 Northern Liberties aforesaid. Widow, of the second Part, and 
 
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 Henry Naglee, of the Northern Liberties aforesaid, Yeoman, 
 of the Third Part, WHEREAS, by Indenture dated the tweu- 
 :y-fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord 1755, made or 
 mentioned to be made between Catherine Naglee. of the North- 
 ern Liberties, of the City of Philadelphia, in the Province of 
 Pensylvania, Widow, & Relict of John Naglee. late of the 
 same place. Yeoman, deceased, John Naglee, of the Northern 
 Liberties aforesaid. Yeoman, and Elizabeth, his Wife, Jacob 
 Naglee. of the same place. Tanner, &. Elizabeth, his Wife, 
 Henry Naglee, of the Liberties aforesaid. Yeoman, Ann Forbes, 
 of the same place. Widow, and James Taylor, of the City of 
 Philadelphia aforesaid. Mariner, and Mary, his Wife [the said 
 last named John Naglee, the said Jacob Naglee, the ^.aid 
 Henry Naglee, the said Ann Forbes, and the said Mary Taylor, 
 being all the children of the aforesaid first named John 
 Naglee. deceased], of the one Part, and Isaac Norris. of Fair- 
 hill, in the County of Philadelphia, and Province aforesaid, 
 Esq'r, of the other part, reciting as therein is and for the Con- 
 sideration therein they, the said Catherine Naglee. John Naglee 
 the Son and Elizabeth, his Wife, Jacob Naglee and Elizabeth, 
 his Wife, Henry Naglee, Ann Forbes and James Taylor and 
 Mary, his Wife, did grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release 
 and confirm unto the said Isaac Norris and to his Heirs and 
 Assigns for ever, six several Tracts, Pieces or Parcels of 
 Land situate, lying and being in the Northern Liberties afore- 
 said, by Metes and Bounds in the same Indenture specified 
 and described. One of them containing Eighty Acres. Another 
 of them containing Eight Acres, Another of them containing 
 Two hundred and five Acres, Another of them containing Fifty 
 Acres and one hundred and forty perches. Another of rhem 
 containing Eighty Acres, And the other of them containing 
 Thirty Acres, with the Appurtenances, And all the Estate ar.d 
 Estates, Part and Parts. Purpart and purparts, share & shares, 
 Dividend and Dividends. Right. Title, Interest, Use, Posses- 
 sion. Property. Claim and Demand whatsoever of them or 
 any or either of them, the said Catherine Naglee, John Naglee, 
 the Son. and Elizabeth, his Wife, Jacob Naglee, and Elizabeth. 
 his Wife. Henry Naglee, Ann Forbes, James Taylor, and Mary. 
 his Wife, either in Law. Equity or otherwise howsoever, of. 
 in. to or out of all and Singular the Premises as in and by the 
 said recited Indenture, recorded at Philadelphia in Book H. 
 Vol. 7. Pa. 479, &c.. Relation thereunto had more at large may 
 appear, AND WHEREAS, the said Isaac Norris is by Inden- 
 ture, dated the first day of September, in the year of our 
 
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 Lord 1755, recorded at Philadelphia in Book X. Vol. 3, Pa. 
 201, &ca., did for consideration therein grant, bargain, sell, 
 alien, enfeoff, release and confirm unto the said John 
 Naglee. the Sou, two certain Pieces or Parcells of Land [Pari; 
 of the aforesaid six Tracts of Land or some or one of them], 
 situate in the Northern Liberties aforesaid by Metes & Bounds 
 in the said Indenture described. One of them containing 
 Thirty-one Acres and forty Perches and the other of them con- 
 taining seventy Acres and ten perches, with the Appm'te- 
 nances, TO HOLD to him, the said John Naglee, the Son, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, for ever. As in and by the said last recited 
 Indenture, Relation thereunto had more at large, may appear. 
 AND WHEREAS, James Coultas, Esq'r, High Sheriff for the 
 said City and County of Philadelphia, having seized and taken 
 the said last above mentioned Piece or Parcell of Seventy 
 Acres and ten perches of Land in Execution, did by a certain 
 Deed Poll under his Hand and seal duly executed, dated the 
 seventh day of September, 1757, acknowledged in open Court 
 for the Consideration therein, grant, bargain, sell and deliver 
 unto the said James Taylor, Jacob Naglee and Henry Naglee, 
 All that the aforesaid last above mentioned Piece or Paroell 
 of Land, Containing Seventy Acres and ten Perches, Subject 
 to an Annuity or yearly Rent charge of twelve Pounds, Cur- 
 rent Money of Pennsylvania, Issuing thereout and payable 
 unto the said Catherine Naglee during her Natural Life, In 
 which Deed Poll is recited: "That on the said Tract of Land 
 "is a Water Course or Dam erected, which by Agreement, the 
 "Use, Liberty and Privilege of the Race as the same Run 
 "shall be held in Common with them, the said James Taylor. 
 "Jacob Naglee and Henry Naglee, and also in Common with 
 "Ann Forbes and Jonathan Mifllin, who lately purchased part 
 "of the said Lands of John Naglee, And it is further -igreed 
 "in the second recited Deed that such Stones as are Neces- 
 "sary for Repairing the said Dam from time to time shall be 
 "had and taken out of the said Quarry on the aforesaid Tract 
 "of Land." As in and by the said Deed Poll, Relation thereunto 
 had. more fully and at large appears. AND the said James 
 Taylor, Jacob Naglee and Elizabeth, his Wife. & Henry Naglee, 
 by Indenture dated the first day of March. 1758, Recorded at 
 Philad'a in Book H. Vol. 13, Pa. 138. did for the Consideration 
 Grant and Confirm all that the aforesaid last mentioned piece 
 or parcel of Land, situate in the Northern Liberties afor.^isiid, 
 Beginning at a Stake in the Line of Peter Turners Land oud 
 at a Corner of other Land granted or intended to be 'granted 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 759 
 
 by Isaac Xorris to Ann Forbes, thence by the said Ann 
 Forbes's Laud North sixty-four degrees, East Ninety-five 
 perches to a Stake at a Corner of other Land granted or in- 
 tended to be granted by the said Isaac Norris to James Taylor 
 and Mary, his Wife, thence partly by the said Taylors Land 
 and partly by other Land granted or intended by the said 
 Isaac Norris to Henry Naglee and Jacob Naglee respectively 
 South twenty-six degrees. East one hundred and eighteen 
 Perches to a Stake in the side of the road extending from 
 Germantown Road to Jacob Dubrees Plantation, dividing this 
 from William Adams' Land, thence by the said Road leading 
 to Dubrees South sixty-four degrees. West ninety-five Percacs 
 to a Stake at a Corner of Peter Turners Land and thence by 
 the said Turners Land North twenty-six degrees. West ore 
 hundred and eighteen perches to the place of beginning. Con- 
 taining Seventy Acres and ten Perches of Land, with the Ap- 
 purtenances, unto the said Edward Croston and to his Heirs 
 and Asigns for ever. Subject to the payment of the aforesaid 
 Annuity of twelve Pounds unto the said Catherine Naglee 
 during her Life and excepting and reserving the use, Lib( rty 
 and Privilege of the Run of Water isuing out of the said r>am 
 in Common with the said Edward Croston, His Heirs and As- 
 signs, and of taking stones out of the Quarry for repairing the 
 said Dam, as in and by the said Deed Poll is expressed, as in 
 and by the said last recited Indenture. Relation thereto had. 
 more at large may appear, By FORCE AND VIRTUE of which 
 said recited Indenture, or of some other good and sufficient 
 Conveyance or Assurances in the Law duly had and Executed, 
 the said Edward Croston became in his Lifetime Lawfully 
 seized in his demesne as of fee of and in the aforesaid last 
 described Trac: of Land. Containing seventy Acres and ten 
 Perches, Hereditaments and Premises, with the Appurtenances. 
 Subject to the payment of the aforesaid annuity and under the 
 Exception and Reservation aforesaid, And being so thereof 
 seized, died Intestate, Whereupon Administraiion of his Es- 
 tate was in due form of Law committed to his Widow, the said 
 Anne Croston, and the said John Hughes, who preferred their 
 Petition to the Orphans Court held at Philadelphia for the City 
 and County aforesaid, the sixteenth day of June, now last past, 
 setting forth in effect that the Personal Estate of the said 
 deceased was not sufficient to pay his just debts. &c.. Praying 
 the Order of the said Court for sale of such part of the Real 
 Estate of the said Edward Croston, deceased, as should be 
 judged necessary for that purpose. THEREUPON it was then 
 
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 ordered by the Coun that the said Ann Croston and John 
 Hughes, Administrators aforesaid, do sell for the best Price 
 that can be gotten, pursuant to an Act of Assembly in such 
 case provided (inter aliaj, A CERTAIN' Tract of Land situate 
 in the Northern Liberties, purchased by the said Edward 
 Croston in his lifetime of James Taylor, John Naglee &, Eliza- 
 beth, his Wifo, and Henry Naglee, Containing Seventy Acres 
 & ten perches, as in and by the Records and Proceedings of 
 the said Court at Philadelphia, Relation thereunto had, more 
 at large may appear, AND WHEREAS, the said Ann Croston 
 & John Hughes, having first divided the said Tract, Piece or 
 Parcell of Land containing Seventy Acres and ten Perches in 
 lesser Lots or Pieces of Land, exposed the same to sale on 
 the Twentieth day of August last by public Vendue, due and 
 public Notice was first given according to Law, and sold one 
 of the said lesser Lots or Pieces of Ground hereinafter de- 
 scribed unto the said Henry Naglee, he being the Highest 
 Bidder, for the Sum of one hundred and five Pounds and Eight 
 Pence, lawful money of Pennsylvania, NOW THIS INDEN- 
 TURE WITNESSETH, that as well for and in Consideration 
 of the aforesaid Sum of one hundred and five Pounds and eight 
 Pence, iinto them, the said Ann Croston and John Hughes, 
 Administrators aforesaid, in Hand well and truly paid by the 
 said Henry Naglee, at and before the Ensealing and Delivery 
 hereof, The Receipt of which they do hereby acknowledge and 
 thereof and of every Part and Parcell thereof do for ever 
 exonerate, acquit and discharge the said Henry Naglee, his 
 Heirs, Executors and Administrators, by these Presents, As 
 for and in Consideration of tlie further Sum of Five shillings, 
 lawful money aforesaid, unto the said Catherine Naglee, in 
 hand likewise paid by the said Henry Naglee, The Receipt 
 of which Five Shillings is also hereby acknowledged, They, 
 the said Ann Croston and John Hughes, Administrators afore- 
 said, and the said Catherine Naglee have and each of them 
 hath granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, remised, re- 
 leased and for ever quitclaimed and confirmed, And by these 
 Presents do and each of them doth grant, bargain, sell, alien, 
 enfeoft', remise, release and for ever quitclaim and confirm 
 unto the said Henry Naglee and to his Heirs and Assigns, 
 A CERTAIN lot or piece of Land (part of the aforesaid last 
 mentioned and described seventy Acres & ten perches of Land 
 situate in the Nortnern Liberties aforesaid. Beginning at a 
 Stone set for a Corner on the North West side of the Road, ;>;- 
 tending from Germantown Road to Dewberry's Plantation. 
 
PROVINXIAL COMMISSIUNS. Tol 
 
 Thence by the said Road Sou:h sixty-three and a half degrees. 
 West seventeen Perches and seven-tenths of a perch to another 
 Stone, Thence by other Part of the Seventy Acres and ten 
 perches of Land sold to Stephen Cormiclv North twenty-seven 
 degrees, West sixty-three perches to a Stone on the side of ihe 
 said Dam, Thence down the several Courses thereof and bound- 
 ing thereon to another stone in the Line of Land belonging to 
 the said Henry Xaglee, Thence by the same and by Land lute 
 of Jacob Naglee North twenty-seven degrees. East Eighty- 
 five perches to the place of beginning. Containing six Acres 
 and one hundred and seven Perches of Land, TOGETHER 
 also with all and Singular the Uams, Races, Waters, Water- 
 courses. Runs & Streams of Water, Mines &. Minerals, Quar- 
 ries, Rights. Liberties. Privileges, Improvements, Heredita- 
 ments & Appurtenances whatsoever unto the said Lot or 
 Piece of Land belonging or in any wise appertaining. And 
 ihe Reversion and Reversions, Remainder &. Remain- 
 ders, Rents, Issues and Profits thereof. And also all 
 the Estate and Estates, Right. Title, Interest, "Use, Posses- 
 sion, Property. Claim, and Demand whatsoever of them or any 
 or either of them, the said Anne Croston and John Hughes, 
 Administrators aforesaid, the said Edward Croston in his 
 Life time at the time of his Decease, and the said Catherine 
 Naglee, either in Law, Equity or otherwise howsoever of, in. 
 to or out of all and singular the Premises [the use. Liberty and 
 Privilege of the Run of Water Issuing out of the -.aid Dam 
 in Common with him, the said Henry Naglee. his Heirs & 
 Assigns, and of taking stones out of the Quarry for repairing 
 the said Dam as in and by the said recited Deed Poll is ex- 
 pressed always Excepted and Reserved out of this present 
 Indenture]. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the .said Lot or piece 
 of Land. Hereditaments & Premises hereby granted or men- 
 tioned or intended to be hereby granted with their and every 
 of their Appurtenances (except as before excepted), unto the 
 said Henry Naglee. his Heirs and Assigns, To the only proper 
 use. Benefit and Behoof of the said Henry Naglee, his Heirs 
 and Assigns, for ever as fully, freely and effectually to all 
 Intents and Purposes as the said Edward Croston in 'lis Life- 
 time at the time of his Decease held and enjoyed the same by 
 Force & Virtue of the said Recited Deed Poll and of the said 
 recited Indenture, or either of them, free and clear & freely 
 and clearly acquitted, exonerated and discharged of and from 
 the aforesaid Yearly Rent or Sum of Twelve Pounds and all 
 Arrearages thereof, so that neither the said Catherine Naglee, 
 her Heirs. Executors or Administrators, nor any of them, nor 
 
762 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 any other 'Person or Persons for her, them or either of 
 them, or in her, their or either of their Name or Names, 
 Right, Title or Stead shall not nor will at any Time 
 or Times hereafter have, claim, Challenge or Demand 
 any Estate, Right, Title or Interest of, into or out of 
 the said last described Lot or Piece of Land Containing six 
 Acres and one hundred and seven Perches of Land, Heredita- 
 ments and Premises hereby granted or any Part thereof, for 
 or by reason of the said Annuity and Arrearages, but shall 
 and will from henceforth be -utterly debarrea and excluded 
 for ever, UNDER and SUBJECT nevertheless to the propor- 
 tionable part of the Proprietary Quit rent hereafter to grow 
 due for the hereby granted Premises unto the Chief Lord or 
 Lords of the Fee thoreof, And the said Anne Croston and John 
 Hughes, Administrators aforesaid, do herebv for themselves, 
 their Heirs, Executors & Administrators respectively, severally 
 and not jointly or the one for the other of them or for the 
 Heirs, Executors and Administrators of the other of them. 
 Covenant, promise, grant and agi'ee to & with the said Henry 
 Naglee, his Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents in Manner 
 following, that is to say, that they, the said Anne Croston 
 and John Hughes, nor either of them, have not heretofore 
 done wittingly or willingly suffered to be done or committed 
 any Act, Matter or Thing whatsoever whereby or by Means 
 whereof the said last described Lot or Piece of Land, Heredi- 
 taments and Premises hereby granted, or any part thereof, 
 are, is or shall or may be any ways impeached, Charged or 
 Incumbred in Title, Charge. Estate or otherways howsjever. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof, the said Parties to these Presents 
 have interchangeably set their Hands & Seals hereunto. Dated 
 the Day and year first herein before written. 
 
 ANN CROSTON. [Seal.] 
 JO'N HU&HES. [Seal.] 
 
 her 
 CATHARINE X NAGLEE. 
 mark 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 THO'S YORKE. 
 WILLIAM CLARE. 
 
 Received the day of the date of the above written Indenture 
 of the therein named Henry Naglee. the Sum of one hundred 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 763 
 
 and five Pounds and eight Pence, it being the Consideration 
 
 ' I'r us, 
 
 ANN CROSTON 
 JQ-N HUGHES. 
 
 Money above mentioned. We say. received pV^u^s ^^^^^^^ 
 
 Witnesses 
 
 THO'3 YORKE. 
 WILLIAM CLARE. 
 
 The eighteenth day of September, in the year ol Dur Lord 
 1766, Before me. James Humphreys. Esq'r. one o^^^^f^^^^^y^ 
 Justices &c., came the above named Ann Croston. John 
 Hughes 'and Catherine Naglee and acknowledged the above 
 written Indenture to be their several and respective Act and 
 ;::" and desired the same may be recorded as th-r seve^a 
 and respective Act & Deed. Witness my Hand and ^eal the 
 
 D^v and vear abovesaid. 
 
 ^ • • JA'S HUMPHREYS. [Seal.] 
 
 Ratified and Confirmed by the Justices of the Orphans Court 
 held at Philad-a for the City and County of Philadelphia the 
 twenty-second day of September, in the Year of our Lord one 
 thousand seven hundred and sixty-six. 
 
 JA'S HUMPHREYS. Clerk. [L. b.] 
 
 [Recorded the 6th day of November. 17GG.] 
 
 DEED JACOB LANDIS & UX. TO JOHN SNYDER. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE. Made the Thirteenth day of June, in 
 the vear "of our Lord seventeen hundred and forty-nine 
 Bet^^^en Jacob Landis. Ju'r. of Francgonia, in the County 
 Philaddphia & Province of ^--^'^^f ' J^^",, ^.^ ^ 
 Wife Maria, of the one Part, and John Snyder, of Salford. in 
 The same County and Province. Yeoman, of the otlier part, 
 W TNESSETH that Jacob Landis and hi. Wife Mana for 
 and in Consideration of the Sum of three Pounds nine Shil- 
 lings currant Money of Philadelphia, in Pensilvania. Province 
 n Imerica, in hand paid before the sealing and elivery 
 hereof bv John Snyder afores'd. the receipt whereof I do 
 
764 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 hereby acknowledge, And myself fully satisfied and contented 
 and of every Part and Parcell therof, Do by these presents ac- 
 quit and discharge the aboves'd John Snyder, his Heirs, Ex'rs 
 and Admrs. for ever, Have given, granted, bargained, sould, 
 conveyed and confirmed unto the aforesaid John Snyder, his 
 Heirs, Ex'rs, Adm'rs and Assigns, a certain Piece or Tract of 
 Land lying and being in the Township of Francgonia, County 
 of Philadelphia, and Province of Pensilvania, in a place com- 
 monly known by the name of Indian Creek, Beginning at a 
 small white Oak in a line of John Snyders Land, thence by 
 Jacob Landis, Jun'r, Land three following Courses and Dis- 
 tances, viz't: South bVz degrees, West seven perches to a 
 Stone, North iSy^ degrees. West sixty-two perches and 6 
 tenths of a perch to a white Oak, and South West four perches 
 to a post, then by said Snyder's Land South East sixty-eight 
 Perches to the place of beginning, containing One Acre and 
 118 Perches, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said bargained and 
 demised Premises aboves'd with all the Appurtenances and 
 Privileges thereunto belonging, all the Woods, Underwoods, 
 Mines, Minerals. Hunting, Fishing, Fowling or whatever else 
 is or may be accounted to belong to the s'd Tract or Demised 
 Premises to him, his Heirs, Ex'rs and Adm'rs for ever. And 
 the said John Snyder, his Heirs, Ex'rs, Adm'rs or Assigns may 
 use. Occupy. Enjoy and Possess the above demised and released 
 Piece of Laud, with all the Appurtenances and Privileges 
 thereunto belonging to their own proper benefit and Behoof 
 from Time to Time and at all times for ever hereafter. For I, 
 the s'd Jacob Landis, do for myself, my Heirs, Covenant and 
 agree to and with the s'd John Sneyder, his Heirs. Ex'rs, 
 Adm'rs and Assigns, that I have in myself good Right and 
 full Power and lawful Authority to sell, Convey and Confirm 
 the same as my own proper Estate, And shall Warrant and 
 Defend the aboves'd John Snyder, his Heirs, Ex'rs, Adm'rs 
 or Assigns against all and every Per.'^on or Person i lawfully 
 claiming or to claim the said released Premises with all the 
 Appurtenances thereto belonging free and clear from all In- 
 cumbrances either by Wills. Intailes. Joynters, Mortgages and 
 Troubles whatsoever. And shall at all times or any time here- 
 after upon the request. Cost and Charges of the s'd John Sny- 
 der, his Heirs or Assigns, make & Execute all such further 
 Deed or Deeds, Device or Devices in the Law necessary for 
 the better Assurance & Confirmation of the abovesaid bar- 
 gained. Released & Devised premises to him, the said John 
 Snyder, his Heirs. Ex'rs, Adm'rs or Assigns. As Witness mv 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 765 
 
 Hand and seal in Confirmatiou of the same, this •.hirieenth 
 day of June, as abovesaid. 
 
 JACOB LAXDIS. [Seal.] 
 
 her 
 MARIA M LAXDIS. [Seal.] 
 mark 
 
 Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of 
 JACOB LAXDIS, 
 
 her 
 MADLIX M PAFEXPAF, 
 
 mark 
 HU HUGHS. 
 
 On the second day of April, Anno Dom. 1751, personally ap- 
 peared before me. Row'd Evans, Esq'r. one of the Justices, 
 &c., the within named Jacob Landis & acknowledged the 
 within Indenture to be his Act & Deed. For the Use & Pur- 
 pose therein mentioned. In Witness whereof. I have here- 
 unto sett my hand and Seal the Day and Year above written. 
 
 ROWD EVAXS. [Seal.] 
 
 [Recorded 13th Xov'r. 1766] 
 
 DEED POLL SAML MORRIS, ESQ'R, SHERIFF, TO DAXIEL 
 
 PRICE. 
 
 TO ALL PEOPLE TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL 
 COME. I. Samuel Morris, Esq'r, High Sheriff for the City and 
 County of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, send 
 Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, by a certain Writ of Fieri Facias to me di- 
 rected. I was commanded that of the Goods and Chattels, 
 Lands and Tenements, of Baltzer Lambert, late of my County, 
 Yeoman, otherwise called Baltzer Lambert, of Salford Town- 
 ship, in the County of Philadelphia. Yeoman, in my Bailiwick, 
 I should cause to be levied as well a certain Debt of Two hun- 
 dred and Sixty Pounds, lawful Money of Pennsylvania, which 
 Anna Margaretta Garragas and George Garragas. Executors 
 of the last Will and Testament of William Garragas, deceased, 
 
766 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 lately in the County Court of Common Pleas before the Justices 
 at Philadelphia recovered against him as also fforty-five shil- 
 ling's and nine pence, which to the said Anna Margaretta Gar- 
 ragas and George Garragas in the said Court were adjudged 
 for their damages which they sustained by OccasiDn of the 
 Detention of that Debi whereof the aforesaid Baltzer is convict 
 as appears of record, <tca.. And that I should have that Money 
 before the Justices at the County Court of Common Pleas. 
 there to be held the fflfth day of March next, to Render to 
 the aforesaid Anne Margaretta Garragas and George for their 
 Debt and Damages aforesaid. And that I should have then 
 there that said Writ, AND WHEREAS. I, the said sheriff, 
 that same Day before the Justices aforesaid returned that 
 by Virtue of the said recited Writ to me directed I had levied 
 upon and taken in Execution of the 'Goods and Chattels. Lands 
 and Tenements of the said Baltzar Lambart (after reprisals 
 satisfied), A Messuage, Plantation and Tract of LaaJ situate 
 in Salford Township, adjoining the Lands of Isaac Clyne and 
 John Taylor, Containing about one hundred Acres, with the 
 Apurtenances, to satisfy the Debt and Damages in the said 
 Writ mentioned, which said Land and Tenements, with the 
 Appurtenances. Remained in my Hands unsold for want of 
 Buyers, and that the Residue of the Execution of the said 
 Writ appeared in a certain Inquisition thereunto annexed. 
 By which Inquisition it was found that the Rents and Profits 
 of the said Messuage, plantation or Tract of Land, so l)y me 
 levied upon as aforesaid, with the Appurtenances, were not 
 of a clear Yearly Value beyond all reprizes Sufficient within 
 the space of seven years to satisfy the Debt and Damages in 
 the said Writ mentioned. Therefore, by a certain other Writ 
 of Venditioni Exponas to me also directed, tested at Philadel- 
 phia the seventh day of March last past, I was commanded 
 that the said Messuage. Plantation and Tract of Land so by 
 me seized and taken in Execution as aforesaid, I should expose 
 to sale and have that Money before the said Justices at the 
 County Court of Common Pleas to be held at Philadelphia the 
 fifth day of June then next, to render to the said Anna Mar- 
 garetta and George for their Debt and Damages aforesaid. 
 And that I should have then there that said Writ As in and 
 by the said Writs and Proceedings thereon Remaining amongst 
 the Records of the said Court may and doth appear. Now, 
 know ye. that I. the said sheriff for and in Consideration of 
 the Sum of Two hundred and fifty-one Pounds, lawfull Money 
 of Pennsylvania, to me in hand paid by Daniel Price, of Lower 
 
PKOVIXCIAL CO.MMlSJSIO.NS. 767 
 
 Sulforil Township. Philad'a County [he being the highest, bid- 
 der at a publick Auction or Vendue of the premises, whereof 
 I caused due and timely notice to be givenj, the Receipt 
 whereof I, the said sheriff do hereby acknowledge and thereof 
 do acquit and for ever discharge the said Daniel Price, his 
 Heirs and Assigns by these Presents; have bargained, sold, 
 released and confirmed and by fforce and Virtue of the said 
 last recited Writ and of the Laws and ConsUtutions of the 
 said Province of Pennsylvania in such Case made and pro- 
 vided, do bargain, sell, release and con.irni unio the said 
 Daniel Price and to his Heirs and Assigns, All that the said 
 Messuage, Plantation or Tract of Land situate in Salford 
 Township aforesaid, Beginning at a Post at a Corner of Land 
 formerly granted to .John Price, thence extending by Isaac 
 Klein's Land North East seventy-three perches to the Great 
 Road leading Towards Philadelphia, thence along the said 
 Road South forty-three degrees. East Fifty-two Perches, South 
 twenty-three Degrees. East forty-nine perches, south fifty- 
 seven degrees. East forty-two perches & South Iifty-three 
 Degrees and a half, East thirty perches, thence by Land of 
 Derick Jansen South East seventy-eight Perches & five-tenths 
 of a Perch to a White Oak and South West sixty-six perches 
 and three-tenths of a Perch to a Post in a line of said Price's 
 Land, thence by the same North West two hundred & forty- 
 six perches & six-tenths of a perch to the place of beginning, 
 Containing One hundred Acres. Together with all and Singular 
 the Ways, Woods, Waters. Water Courses. Rights, Privileges, 
 Buildings, Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever unto 
 the said Messuage and Land belonging or in any wise apper- 
 taining and the Reversions and Remainders. Rents, Issues and 
 Profits thereof. TO HAVE and to hold the said Messuage, 
 Plantation or Tract of Land, Hereditaments and Premises 
 hereby bargained and sold or mentioned so to be. with the 
 Appurtenances, unto the said Daniel Price, his Heirs and As- 
 signs, to the only proper use and Behoof of the said Daniel 
 Price, his Heirs and Assigns for ever. UNDER the Proprie- 
 tary Quit Rent hereafter accruing for the same to the Chief 
 Lord or Lords of the Fee thereof. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof. I, the said sheriff have hereunto set 
 my Hand and Seal this fifth day of June, in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-five. 
 
 SAM'L MORRIS, Sher. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 JACOB WINEY. 
 S'S ROBINSON. 
 
768 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Acknowledged in the County Court of Common Pleas held 
 at Philadelphia for the City and County of Philadelphia, the 
 sixth day of June, 1755, Before the Justices of the same Court, 
 under my Hand and Seal of the said County. 
 
 W'M PETERS, Pron'ty. [Seal.] 
 
 Received the day of the Date of the within Written In- 
 denture, the Sum of Two hundred and fifty-one Pounds, lawful 
 Money of Pennsylvania, Being the Consideration Moaey within 
 mentioned. 
 
 SA'M'L MORRIS, She'r. 
 Test: 
 
 HENRY HOFFAKER. 
 
 [Recorded the 14th Xov'r, 1766.] 
 
 DEED GEO. FREDRICK & UX TO DANIEL PRIZE. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, MADE this Second day of Jane, in the 
 year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-six, 
 BETWEEN George Fredrick, of upper Salford. in the County 
 of Philadelphia. & Province of Pennsylvania. Yeoman, and 
 Catherine, his Wife, of the one Part, and Daniel Prize, of 
 lower Salford, in the County aforesaid. Yeoman, of .he other 
 part. WHEREAS, in and by a certain Indenture bearing 
 Date the nineteenth day of May, 1763, Made between Jacob 
 Klein, of upper Salford aforesaid. Yeoman, and Ann Mary, 
 his Wife, of the one part, and the said George Frederick, of 
 the other part, He, the said Jacob Klein, and Ann Mary, his 
 Wife, for the Consideration therein mentioned, did grant and 
 confirm unto the said George Fredrick A Certain Plantation 
 or Tract of Land situate in upper Salford aforesaid, by Metes 
 & Bounds in the same Indenture specified. Containing one 
 hundred and fifty Acres and one-half of one Acre of Land. 
 Together with the Appurtenances. To hold to him, the said 
 George Fredrick, his Heirs and Asigns. for ever. As in and by 
 the said recited Indenture. Recorded at Philadelphia in the 
 Enrollments Office in Book H. Vol. 19, page 125. &ca.. Relation 
 being t^'^reunrn had more at large may appear. Niw. this 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 769 
 
 Indenture WITNESSETH, ihai the said George Fre.lrick and 
 Catherine, his Wife, for and in Consideration of the Sum of 
 two hundred and forty-five Pounds. Lawfull Money of Penn- 
 sylvania, unto them in hand well and truly paid by the sai'i 
 Daniel Prize at and before the Sealing and delivery hereof. 
 The Receipt whereof he. the said George Fredrick, do:h hereby 
 acknowledge & thereof doth acquit &- forever discharge the 
 said Daniel Prize, his Heirs and Assigns, by taese Presents, 
 have granted, bargained, sold, enfeoffed, released & C.)nfirraed. 
 and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell. enfeo.T. Release 
 & Confirm unto the said Daniel Prize & to his Heirs and As- 
 signs, A Certain piece or parcel of Land, part of the abovesaid 
 Tract of Land. Beginning at a Stone, being a Corner of the 
 said Daniel Prize's other Land, thence by the same South "Wesi 
 fifty-three Perches to a Stone set for a Corner in the Line of 
 Henry Panebackers Land, thence by the said P.inebackers 
 Land North West one hundred and e'.even perches & seven- 
 tenths of a perch to a stone se: for a Corner of Gearge Fred- 
 ricks Land. Thence by the Frederick's Land North East fifty- 
 three perches to a Stone set for a Corner in the line of Richard 
 Klein's Land, thence by the said Klein's Land South East 
 One hundred & eleven perches and seven-tenths of a perch 
 to the place of Beginning. Containing thirty-seven Acres o:" 
 Land, Together also with nil and Singular the Buildings A: 
 Improvements, Ways. Wood.-. Waters. Water Coursf^s. Righi.s. 
 Liberties. Privileges. Hereditaments & Appurtenances what- 
 soever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining. &. th? 
 Reversions & Remainders thereof and true Copies of all Deeds. 
 Evidences and Writings whatsoever concerning the Premises. 
 To have and to hold the said Thirty-seven Acres of Land. 
 Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or mentioned to 
 be granted, with the Appurtenances, unto the said Dani?! 
 Prize, his Heirs & Assigns, To the only proper use a.id Behoaf 
 of him, the said Daniel Prize, his Heirs & Assigns for ever. 
 UNDER the Proportionable part of the Yearly Quit Rent here- 
 after accruing for the hereby granted Premises unto the Chief 
 Lord or Lords of the ffee thereof. And the said Gejrge Fred- 
 rick for himself, his Heirs. Executors and Administrators, 
 doth Covenant. Promise & Grant to and with the said Daniel 
 Prize, his Heirs & Assigns, by th^^so Presents in manner fol- 
 lowing, that is to say. that he. the said George Fredrick and 
 Catherine, his Wife, now at the Time of the Sealing and Deliv- 
 ery hereof, are the sole true and lawfull Owner.^ and Proprie- 
 
 49-9-3d 3er. 
 
770 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 tors of the said Tnir;y-seven Acres oi Land and Premises 
 hereby granted, with the Appurtenances. And are lawfully, 
 rightfully & absolutely seized thereof as of a good, pure, absa- 
 lute & Independent Estate of Inheritance in fee simple without 
 any Condition, limitation or other Cause to alter, Change, 
 defeat. make void or Determine the same. And have good Right 
 full Power lawfull and absolute Authority in them *o grant, 
 bargain, sell & convey the same Premises unto the said Daniel 
 Prize & his Heirs according to the Purport & true meaning 
 hereof, and that free & clear of & from all Mortgages, Arrear.5 
 of Quit Rent and other Incumbrances whatsoever. 
 
 IX WITNESS whereof, the said Parties to these Presents 
 have Interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto. 
 Dated the Day and year first above written. 
 
 (In German) GEORGE FREDRICK. |Seal.] 
 
 her 
 CATHERINE X FREDRICK. [Seal 1 
 mark 
 
 Sealed and delivoreLl in the Presence of iis. 
 (In German) Zl'RICH YFLL. 
 
 .JACOB SNEIDER. 
 
 This ninth da\- of June, before me. Fried-iok Antes Es(i'r. 
 L,ne of the Justices o:' Peace. <tca., came the above named 
 Grantee-. George Frodi'ick and Catherine, his Wife, & ac- 
 l<nowledged the above written Indenture to b'^ their Acl & 
 Deed & desired the same to be recorded as such according to 
 Law. The said Catherine bf'ing of lawful age. secretl.v. & apart 
 examined & the contents of the above Indenture made known 
 unto her. whereunto she Voluntarily consented. AVitness my 
 Hand and Seal tiie day it year abovesaid. 
 
 i''DK AXTE.5. [Seal.] 
 
 Received the day of the date of the within written Indenture 
 of tl.'e within named Daniel Prize, the Sum of two hundred 
 and for'y-five Pounds, it being the full consideration Money 
 within mentioned to be ))aid to me. I say. rec'd p'r me. 
 £245 : r 
 
 GEORGE FREDRICK. 
 Witness Present: 
 
 ZURICH YFL! . 
 JACOB SXEIDER. 
 
 [Recorded the 15th day of Novemlier iTOii.,' 
 
PROVI.XCIAL CD.MMISSIONS. 
 
 DEED GEORGE FREDERICK <Si UX. TO DANIEL PRIZE. 
 
 THIS IXDEXTURE, MADE the Twenty-seventli day of 
 June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 
 sixty-three. Between George Fredrick, of lipper Salford Town- 
 ship and County of Philadelphia, Yeoman, with Catherine, 
 his Wife, of the one pan. And Daniel Prize, of Lower Salford 
 Township, an County afore sayd. Yeoman, of the other par;. 
 WITNESSETH, That the sayd George Fredrick with Cathrino, 
 his Wife, for and in Consideration of the Sum of forty-four 
 Pound, Current and LawffuU ^loney of Pen Silvania. to him. 
 the sayd George Frederick, well and trulley in hand payd by 
 the sayd Daniell Prize at or before the Sealling and Delivery of 
 this Presents, the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, 
 and the sayd Daniell Prize, his Heirs and Assigns, therefrom 
 for ever Discharged by TheSe PreSents have granted. Bar- 
 gained, Sold, Allienated. Transferred. Released and Confirmed. 
 And by these I'reSents Do Grant. Bargain, Sell, Allien. En- 
 feoff. Transfer. ReleaSe auii Confirm unto the sayd Daniell 
 Prize and to his Heirs and ASsigns. A Ceartain Piece or 
 Trackt of Land Situated, l-,ying and being in rpi)er Salfor: 
 Township and County of Philadelphia aforesayd. Beginning 
 at a Stone a Corner of Henry Pannebakers Land, thence by 
 the same North West twenty-four Perches and a two-tenth o:' 
 a Perch to a Stone Sett for a Corner of George Frederick Land. 
 Thence -by the same North East fifty-three Perches to a Stone 
 in the Line of Richard Kleins Land, Thence by the same South 
 East Twenty-iour Perches and two-tenth of a Perch to a Stone 
 in the Line of the Sayd Daniel Prize's other Land. Thence by 
 the same South West fifty-three Perches to the p\a.^e of Be- 
 ginning. Containing Eight Acres of Land. IT BEING Part of 
 One Hundred and fifty Acres and one-half of an Acre of Land 
 Wich Isack Klein with Anna Sibilla. his Wife, by their In- 
 denture of Release Bearing Datte the Eleventh Day of March. 
 Anno Domine 1758. for the Consideration jtherein Mentioned. 
 Did Grant. Release and Confirm unto their Son. Jai^h Klein, 
 in Fee as in an by the Sayd Indenture of Release. Relation 
 being thereunto had. may more fully appear. And the sayd 
 Jacob Klein, with Anna Mary, his Wife, by their Indenture of 
 Release bearing Datte the nineteenth day of May. Anno 
 Domine 1763. for the Consideration therein mentioned, did 
 grant, release and confirm the aboves'd one hundred and fifty 
 
77? PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 acres and one-half of an acre of Land unio tae sayd George 
 Frederick in fee as in and by the sayd recited Inden- 
 ture of Release, Relation being thereunto had, may more 
 fully and at large appear. Together with all and Singular the 
 Buildings, Improvements, Ways, Woods, Warters, Watter 
 Courses, Rights, Liberties, Priviledges, Hereditaments and 
 Appurtenances Whatsoever thereunto belonging, or in any 
 wise appertaining, and the Reversion and Remainders. Rents, 
 Issues and Profits thereof, And all the Estaie. Right. Title. 
 interest. Use, Possession, Property, Claim and Demand of. in 
 and to the hereby Granted Premises, or any Par: or Parc?:i 
 thereof. To have and to hold the above Describ.nl Trackt of 
 Eight Acres of Land. Hereditaments and Premises hereby 
 granted or Mentioned to be granted. With the Appurtenances, 
 unto the Sayd Daniell Prize, his Heirs and Assigns, To the 
 only Proper Use and behoff of him, the sayd Daniell Prize, 
 his Heirs and assigns forever. Under the Proportionable Part 
 of the Yearly Quit rent hereafter acruing for the hereby 
 granted Premises lo the Chieff Lord or Lords of the Ffee 
 thereof. And the said George Frederich Doth Covenant for him 
 and his Heirs to and with the sayd Daniell Prize, his He:r^ 
 and Assigns, that he, the sayd George Frederick and 
 his Heirs the said above Discribed Trackt of Lan 1, 
 Hereditaments and Premises hereby Granted or Mentioned to 
 be Granted, With the appurtenances. Unto the Sayd Daniell 
 Prize, his Heirs and Assigns, against him. the Sayd George 
 frederich, and against Catharina. his Wife, and against their 
 Heirs and against all and every other Person or Persons Whom 
 Soever Lawfully Claiming or to Claim by from or under him. 
 them or any of them. Shall and Will Warrant and forever 
 Defend by these Presents, and the Sayd George frederich. for 
 himself, his Heirs, Executors and Administrators. Doth Cov- 
 enant, Promise & grant to and With the Sayd Daniell Prize, 
 his Heirs and assigns, by these Presents, that he. the sayd 
 George frederich. and his Heirs, and all and evary other 
 Person or Persons whom soever I^aw.'^nlly Clayiming or to Claim 
 by, from or Under or that shall or may at any time hereafter 
 So have or Claim\ny Estate, Right, Title or Interest, of, in or 
 to the hereby Granted Premisses, or any Part or Parcel] 
 thereof, by. from or under him. them or any of them, shall 
 or will at any Time or Times hereafter Uppon the Reason- 
 able Request. Cost and Charges in the Law of the sayd Daniel! 
 Prize, his Heirs and assigns. Make. Execute and Aknowledge, 
 or Cause so to be. all and every such further and R^isonable 
 
PROVINCIAL C(-)MM1Sj<I<)NS. 773 
 
 Acki and Ackis, Deed and Deeds, Devise or Devis-s in the 
 Law whatsoever for ihe further and better Asiir.uice and 
 Conlirmatiou of the sayd above Described Traki of Eight 
 Acres of Land, Hereditaments an Premises hereby granted or 
 ;\[entioned so to be. With the Appurtenances, Unto the Sayd 
 Danniell Prize, his heirs and assigns, as by him or them or by 
 his or their Council, Learned in the Law, Shall be Reasonably 
 Advised, Devised or Required. 
 
 LV WITNESS whereof, the sayd Parlies to these Presents 
 have interchangeably Sett their hands and Seals hereunto, 
 Datted the Day and year first above Written. 
 
 GEORGE FREDERIGK. [Seal. J 
 her 
 
 CATHARINA X FREDERICK. [Seal, 
 mark 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in the Presents of us, 
 
 JACOB ISAAC, 
 RUDOLPH HARLY. 
 
 Received on the Day of the Datte of the within written In- 
 denture of ihe within named Danniel Prize, the sum of forty- 
 four Pound, it being the full Consideration within moniioned, 
 I say, received p'r me, 
 
 GEORGE FREDERICK. 
 
 Witness Present: 
 
 JACOB ISAAC, 
 RUDOLPH HARLY. 
 
 MEMORANDUM, on the 20th day of August, Anno Domine 
 1763, Before me, the Subscriber, one of the Justices for the 
 County of Philad'a, PerSoanly appeared the within named 
 George frederick with Catharine, his Wife, ajid acknawledged 
 the within Written Indenture to be Llieir Ackt and Deed. De- 
 siering that it might be recorded as such, the said Catharina 
 [.hereunto Vollentarly Consenting, Shee being of full age and 
 apar examined and the Contents of this Writting first made 
 known unto her. Witness my Hand and Seal the Day and 
 Datte above written. 
 
 JOHN KOPLIX. [Seal. I 
 
 [R€Cord?d the loth Day of November. 1766.] 
 
 N. B. The foregoing Record is a triif Copy Literatim of its 
 Original. 
 
 THO. LUSK. D. Roc'dr, 
 
774 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 DEED JNO. SXYDER & TX. TO RUDOLPH HARLEY. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE. :\IADE THE TWENTY-NINTH Day of 
 March, in the year of our Lord one liiousand seven hundreil 
 and sixty-two. BETWEEN John Snyder, of the Township of 
 Upper Dublin, in the County of Pniladelphia. and Province of 
 Pennsylvania. Yeoman, and Plantina, his Wife, of the one 
 Part, and Rudolph Harley, of the Township of lower Salford. 
 in the said County, Yeoman, of the other Part. WHEREAS, 
 Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires, true and absolute 
 Proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania, by Patent bear- 
 ing Date the thirteenth day of January, in the year of our 
 Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty-nine, under the 
 Hand of James Hamilton, Esquirf, Lieutenant Governor for 
 that time, in Pursuance and by Vertue of certain Powers and 
 Authorities to him for that purpose Granted by the said 
 Proprietaries, and under the Great Seal of the said Province: 
 for the Consideration therein mentioned Did give, grant, re- 
 lea.se and Confirm unto the said John Snyder in Fee, and to 
 his Heirs and Assigns for ever. Certain T>vo Hundred and 
 Twenty-eight Acres and one hundred and one Perch of and 
 an allowance of six Per Cent for Roads and Highways, situate 
 and being in the Township of Upper Salford and County afore- 
 said. By Metes and Bounds in the said Patent, fully specified 
 and limited. Together with the Appurtenances: .As in and by 
 the said Patent Recorded in the Rolls Office in Phil.idelphia 
 in Patent Book A. A'ol. 14. Page 432. Relation being thereunto 
 had, will more fully and at large appear. NOW. THIS IN- 
 DENTURE WITNESSETH. That the said John Snyder and 
 Plantina, his Wife, for and in Consideration of the Sum of 
 Two hundred Pounds, lawful Money of Pennsylvania to them 
 in Hand well and truly paid by the said Rudolph Harley at 
 and before the Sealing and Delivery hereof, the Receipt of 
 which Sum he. the said John Snyder, doth hereby acknowl- 
 edge and thereof doth acquit and for ever discharge the said 
 Rudolph Harley. his Heirs and Assigns, by these Piesents. 
 HAVE granted, bai-gained, sold, released and confirmed. And 
 by these Presents do Grant, bargain, sell, release and confirm 
 unto the said Rudolph Harley, A Certain PlantatiJ".!, Tract. 
 Piece or Parcel of Lund situate in the Township of Upper 
 
PRuVINClAL CO.MMlSSIONr^. TT". 
 
 Salford aforesaid (being pan of tiie above meniioaeJ Tracn. 
 and is bounded as follows, vizt: Beginning at a Stone in a 
 Line of George Widemers Land. Thence by the sane North 
 East One hundred and nine Perches lo a stone set for a Cor- 
 ner Thence bv George Adam Snyder's Land the two follow- 
 ing" Courses and Distances, vizf. North West one hundred 
 and eighteen Perches to a Stone, and South West one hun- 
 dred and nine Perches to a Stone in the Line of Henry Bom- 
 berghers Land, and thence by the said Land South East On- 
 Hundred and Eighteen Perches to the place of beginning. Con- 
 taining Eightv Acres and Sixty-two Perches of Land. Together 
 also with all and Singular the Buildings. Improvemen'.s. Way-. 
 Woods Waters. Water Courses. Rights. Members. Privileges. 
 Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever th-r.-into be- 
 longing \nd the Reversions and Remainders. Rents. Issue.-^ 
 and Profits thereof. And all the Estate. Right. Title. Interest. 
 Propertv Claim and Demand whatsoever of them, the said 
 John Snvder and Plantina. his Wife. of. in and to all and Sm- 
 -uiar the Premises. And all the Evidences and Writings touch- 
 ing or concerning the same now in the Custody or Possession 
 of him. the said John Snyder. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD The 
 said described Tract of Eighty Acres and Sixty-two Perches oi 
 Land Hereditaments and Premises hereby granted or men- 
 tioned to be granted, with the Appurtenances, unto the said 
 Rudolph Harley. his Heirs and Assigns. To the onlv Proper 
 Use Benefit and Behoof of him. the said Rudolph Harley. his 
 Heirs and Assigns, for ever. UNDER the yearly Quit Rent 
 hereafter accruing for or on the hereby granted Premises to 
 the Chief Lord or Lords of the Fee therof. And the said John 
 Snvder and his Heirs, the said described Tract of Land and 
 Premises herebv granted or mentioned so to be with the Ap- 
 purtenances unto the said Rudolph Harley and his Heirs and 
 \ssigns- against him, the said John Snyder, and ag.iinst al. 
 other Person or Persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to 
 claim bv from or under him. them or under of them, shall and 
 will Warrant and for ever Defend by the?- Present.^. And th^ 
 said John Snvder for himself, his Heirs. Executors and Ad- 
 ministrators, doth further Covenant, promise and grand to and 
 .with the said Rudolph Harley and his Heirs that the herebv 
 c^ranted Premises now are and a: all times hereafter forever 
 -hall remain, continue and be unto the sai.l Rudolph Harl-> 
 and his Heirs and Assigns fre^ and clear and freely an 1 
 clearlv acquitted and discharged of and from all and all Man- 
 ner of Former and other Grants. Barg.iins. Sales. Leases. Mcrt- 
 
776 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 gages. Rents. Arrearages of the Proprietary Quit Re at, Titles, 
 Cliarges. Troubles. Claims. Demands. Burthens and Incum- 
 brances whatsoever. 
 
 IX WITNESS whereof, the said Parties to these Presents 
 have interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto, 
 Dated the day & year first above written. 
 
 JOHN SNYDER. [Seal.] 
 
 her 
 PLANTINA 22 SNYDER. [Seal.] 
 mark 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us. 
 
 DANIEL ROWLAND. 
 ARCH'D McCLEAN. 
 
 Received the Day of the Date of the above v,-rittei Indenture 
 of the above named Rudolph Harley the Sum of Two hundred 
 Pounds, lawful Money of Pennsylvania, it being in full the 
 Consideration Money above mentioned to be paid to me, I say. 
 received Per me. 
 
 JOHN SNY^DER. 
 Witness present at signing: 
 DANIEL ROWLAND. 
 ARCH'D McCLEAN. 
 
 The Second day of April. Anno Dni. 1762. Before me. John 
 Trump. E.=q'r one of the Justices. <feca.. came the above- 
 named John Snyder and Plantina, his Wife, and severally ac- 
 knowledged the above Written Indenture to be their Act & 
 Deed; She. the said Plantina. being of full age, thereunto 
 voluntarily consenting, being secretly and apart examined t 
 the Contents thereof made known unto her. Witness my 
 Hand and Seal the Day and year above said. 
 
 JO'N TRUMP. [Seal.l 
 
 [Recorded the 21st November. 1766.] 
 
 DEED JNO. SNYDER Ai: UX. TO RTDOLPH HARLEY. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE. MADE the Third Day of April, in the 
 Year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and sixty- 
 two, BETWEEN John Snyder, of the Township of Upper 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 777 
 
 Dublin, ill Uie Coumy oi Piiilailelphia and Province of Penn- 
 sylvania. Veoniaii, and Planiiua, his Wife, of the )ne Par;, 
 and Rudolph Harley, of ihe Township of Lower Salford and 
 County aforesaid. Yeoman, of the other Part, WHEREAS, by 
 an Indenturf- of Release duly executed, bearing Date ihe Twen- 
 tieth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand 
 seven hundred and thirty-six. rjade between Jacob Koh, of the 
 Township of Lower Salford aforesaid. Yeoman, and Awnelis, 
 his Wife, of the one Part, and John Snyder, of the other Part, 
 reciting as therein is recited and for the Consideration therein 
 men:ioned, they, the said Jacob Koh and Awnelis, his Wife, 
 did grant, bargain, sell, alien, release and confirm unto the 
 said John Snyder, A Certain Messuage, Plantation and Trac: 
 of Land situate in the Township of Lower Salford aforesaid 
 by Metes and Bounds in the said Indenture specified. Contain- 
 ing One hundred and thirty-one Acres of Land (be the same 
 more or less). Together with the Apurtenances, To hold to 
 him. the said John Snyder, his Heirs and Assigns, for ever. 
 As in and by the said recited Indenture, Relation being there- 
 unto had. will more fully and at large appe.ir. AND 
 AVHEREA3. John Penu. Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Es- 
 quires, By their Patent bearing Date the fourth day of August, 
 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 
 thirty-nine. Under the Hand of the said Thomas Penn, By 
 Virtue of the Powers and Authorities to him granted by the 
 said John and Richard Penn, and of his own Right under the 
 Great Seal of the said Province of Pennsylvania, for the Con- 
 sideration therein mentioned, Did grant, release and confirm, 
 unto the said John Snyder, in Fee, and to his Heirs and As- 
 signs for ever. Certain One hundred and Eighteen Acres and 
 one-quarter of an Acre of Land situate and being in Upper 
 Salford Township, and County aforesaid. By Metes and Bounds 
 in the said Patent specified and limited. Together with the 
 Appurtenances, As in and by the said Patent, Recorded in the 
 Inrollment Office for the City and County of Philadelphia, in 
 Patent Book A. Vol. 9, Page 100, Relation being thereunto had, 
 will mor? fully and at Large appear, AND V\'HEREA3, Jacolj 
 Landis, Junior, of the Township of Franconia. in the said 
 County cf Philadelphia, Yeoman, and Maria, his Wife, by In- 
 denture duly and fully executed under their Hands and Seals 
 bearing Date the Thirteenth D.iy of June, in the Year of our 
 Lord One thousand seven hundred and forty-nine. Did grant, 
 bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the said John Snyder. 
 A Certain Lo:. Piece or Parcrd of Land. «ituate, lying an) 
 
778 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 being in the said Townsliip of P^anccnia. B\- Metes and 
 Bounds in the said Indenture specified. Containing One Acre, 
 and One hundred and eighteen Perches. Together with th.-^ 
 Appurtenances: To hold to him. the said John Snyder, hi? 
 H^irs and Assigns for ever. As in and by the said Indenture 
 Re^'erence thereunto being had. will more fully and at large 
 appear. NOW, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH. That in- 
 said John Snyder and Plantina. his Wife, for and in Consid- 
 eration of tlie Sum of One thousand Pounds, lawful ]\Ioney .if 
 Pennsylvania, unto them in hand well and truly paid by th- 
 said Rudolph Harley at and before the Sealing and Delivery 
 hereof, tne Receipt of which Sum is hereby acknowledged by 
 the said John Snyder and thereof doth acquit and for ever 
 discharge the said Rudolph Harley, hi? Heirs an 1 Assigns, 
 by these Presents, HAVE granted, bargained, sold, released 
 and Confirmed, and by these Presents do grant, bargain, sell. 
 release and confirm unto the said Rudolph Harley. All that the 
 first above mentioned Plantation. Messuage and Tract of Land, 
 situate in the Township of Lower Salford aforesaid. Beginning 
 at a Post, being a Corner of Jacob Landis's Land, thence by 
 the same -North West two hundred and sixty-three perches to 
 a Post, being also another Corner of the said Jacob Landis> 
 land, thence by other Land of the said John Snyder fviz: the 
 Second above mentioned Tract). South West Eighty Perches to 
 a large Spanish Oak. Thence by Vacant Land South East Two 
 hundred and sixty-three Perches to a post. Thence by Vacant 
 Land Eighty Perches to the place of Beginning. Containing 
 One hundred and thirty-one Acres ^be the same more or 
 less) as aforesaid; Also Part of the second above mentioned 
 Tract of Land situate as aforesaid. Beginning at a black Oak 
 Tree in the Line of Jacob Landis's Land, thence by the above 
 described Tract South West one hundred and nine Perches 
 to a Post for a Corn'^r: thence by Isaac Klein's Land North 
 West Seventy-seven Perches to a Post for a Corner, thence 
 by George Widener'.s Land North East One hundred and Nine 
 Perches to a Post for a Corner, Thence by the said Jacob 
 Landis's Land South East Seventy-seven Perches to the place 
 of Beginning, Containing Fifty-two Acres and Seventy-three 
 Perches of Land; And also all That the third above mentioned 
 Lot, Piece or Parcel of Land, situate in the Township of Fran- 
 conia aforesaid. Beginning at a small white Oak in a line of 
 the first above described Tract. Thence by the said Jacob Lan- 
 dis's Land, the three following Courses and Distances, viz: 
 North five degrees and an half. West Seven Perches to a Stone. 
 
PROVINCIAL C< i.MMISSIOXS. < i9 
 
 North forty-five Degrees and an half. West 3ix:y-i\vj Perches 
 and six-teuLhs of a Perch to a White Oak. and South West 
 four Perches to a Post: Thence by the Line of the said first 
 described Land South East Sixry-eight Perches to the place 
 of Beginning. Containing One Acre and one hundred and 
 eighteen Perches as aforesaid: Together also with all and sin- 
 gular tae Buildings. Improvements, Ways. Woods. Waters. 
 Water Courses. Rights. Members. Priviledges, Hereditaments 
 and Appurtenances whatsoever belonging unto the said Three 
 described Tracts. Pieces or Parcels of Land, they lying con- 
 tiguous and adjoining. And tlie Reversions and Remainders. 
 Rents. Issues and Profits of them and each of them. And all 
 the Estate. Right. Title. Interest. Property. Claim and Demand 
 whatsoever of them, the said John Snyder and Plantina. his 
 Wife, of. in and to all and every Part of the said Three ad- 
 joining Lots. Pieces or Parcels of Land and Premisses: And 
 all Deeds, Evidences and Writings touching or concerning the 
 same now in the Custody or Possession of him. :ne said John 
 Snyder, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Three (described) 
 Tracts. Pieces or Parcels of Land. Hereditaments and Prem- 
 ises hereby granted or mentioned to be granted with the 
 Appurtenances, unto the said Rudolph Harley. his Heirs 
 and Assigns, To the only proper use. Benefit and Behoof of 
 him. the said Rudolph Harley. his Heirs and Assigns for ever. 
 UNDER tiie Proportionable Part of the Propri:?tary Quit Rent 
 hereafter accruing on the hereby granted Premises, and every 
 Part thereof, to the chief Lord or Lords of the Fee thereof. 
 And the said John Snyder and his Heirs, the said described 
 Three Tracts of Land with all and Singular the Appurtenances 
 hereby granted or mentioned so to be: unto him. the said 
 Pi.udolph Haiiey. his Heirs and Assigns; Against him, the said 
 John Snyder and his Heirs, and against all and every other 
 Person and Persons whatsoever Lawfuly claiming or to claim 
 any Estate in the Premises hereby granted or mentioned so to 
 bo. or any Part thereof, by. from or under him. them or any 
 of them, shall and will Warrant and for ever defend by these 
 Presents. And the said John Snyder, for himself, his Heirs. 
 Executors and Administrators, doth further Covenant, Promise 
 and grant to and with the said Rudolph Harley, That the 
 hereby granted Premises, and every Part thereof now are and 
 at all Times hereafter forever shall remain, continue and be 
 unto the said Rudolph Harley and to his Heirs and Assigns 
 free and clear and freely and clearly acquitted and discharged 
 of and from all and all Manner of former and other Grants. 
 
780 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 Bai-gains, Sales, Leases. Mortgages, Rents. Arrearages of the 
 Proprietary Quit rent. Titles, Ciiarges, Troubles, Claims, De- 
 mands, Burthens and Incumbrances whatsoever. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof, the sa'd Parties to these Presents 
 have interchangeably set their Hands and Seals hereunto, 
 Dated the Day and Year first above written. 
 
 .JOHN SNYDER. [Seal.] 
 
 her 
 PLANTINA 2r SNYDER. [Seal. J 
 m.«irk 
 
 Sealed and Delivered in Presence of us, 
 
 DANIEL ROWLAND. 
 ARCH'D McCLEAN. 
 
 Received The Day of the Date of the above written In- 
 denture, of the above named Rudolph Harley, the full Sum 
 of One Thousand Pounds, lawful Money of Pennsylvania, it 
 being in full the above Consideration money to be paid to me, 
 I say, received P. me. 
 
 JOHN SNYDER. 
 Witness present at Signing: 
 DANIEL ROWLAND, 
 ARCH'D McCLEAN. 
 
 The Third D.tv of April. .\nno Dni. 17';2. before me, John 
 Trump, Esq'r. One of the Justices, &ca.. Came the abov,' 
 named John Snyder and Plantina, his Wife, and severally ac- 
 knowledged the above written Indenture to be their Act and 
 Deed, and desired The same may be recorded as their Deed, 
 she, the said Plantina, being of full age, thereunto voluntarily 
 consenting, being secretly and apart examined and the Con- 
 tents thereof made known unto her. 
 
 Witness my Hand & Seal the Day and Ye.Tr abovesaid. 
 
 JO'N TRUMP. [Seal. J 
 
 [Recorded the 2l*nd of N'ovember, ITCG.) 
 
 DEED JNO. .MARTIN ALISH & UX. TO BALTHAZAR 
 KINTZLER & UX. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE. MADE the Eleventh Day of June, in 
 the vear of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred a.id Sixtv- 
 
PKOVIXCIAI. COMMISSIONS. 
 
 7S1 
 
 Six. Between John Marlin Alish. of the City of Philadelphia, 
 in the Countv of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsyl- 
 vania. Tanner, and Mary Rosina. his Wife, of the -ne Pari, 
 and Balthazar Kintzlcr. of the same place. Yeoman, and Mary 
 Elizabeth, his Wife. Of the other part. Whereas in and by 
 a certain Indenture bearing date the second day of Marcli. 
 One Thousand Seven Hundred & sixty, made between Richard 
 Farmer and Sarah, his Wife, of the one pan. and the said 
 John Martin Alish by the name & addition of Johannes Martin 
 Hawbich of the said City. Tanner, of the other pa.-t. They, 
 the said Richard Farmer & Sarah, his Wife. For )he Con- 
 sideration in the same Indenture mentioned did grant, bar- 
 gain, sell, release & confirm unto the said John Manin Alish. 
 A Certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate on the North side 
 of a Certain fourteen Feet Alley extending from Sixth Street 
 to Seventh Stree:. from Delaware, and between High Street 
 & Mulberry Street in the said City of Philadelphia, containing 
 in Breadth on the said alley nineteen Feet and in length or 
 depth eighty-eight Feet. Bounded Eastward by Adam Mamers 
 Ground. Southward with the aforesaid Alley in that part 
 thereof where it is sixteen feet wide. Westward with other 
 Ground of the said Richard Farmer and Northward with 
 Toseph Saunder's Ground. Together with the Appurtenances. 
 To hold to him. the said John Manin Alish. his Heirs and 
 \ssigns for ever. UNDER the Yearly Rent or Sum of Six 
 Spanish silver coined pieces of Eight on the first day ol 
 Mav in everv Year, for ever, with a ProvisD that upon his. 
 the said John Martin Alish. paying the Sum of Thirtv-seven 
 Pounds to the said Richard Farmer, his Heirs or Assign-, 
 the said Yearly Rent shall be extinguished for ev.M". AND 
 WHEREAS, the said John Martin Alash. has since paid the 
 said Sum of Thirtv-Seven Pounds. And the said Richard Farmer, 
 by his Attorney. Stephen Carmick. has by Deed Poll indorsed 
 on the above recited Indenture released and extinguished the 
 said Rent. And the said John Martin Alish has built a Tene- 
 ment or Dwelling House on the Premises. NOW. this INDEN- 
 TURE WITNESSETH, that the said John Martin Alish and 
 Marv^Rosina his Wife, for and in Consideration of the Sum 
 of One hundred and seventy-five Pounds, lawful! money of 
 Pennsvlvania. unto them in hand well and truly paid by the 
 said Balthazar Kintzler and Mary Elizabeth, his Wife, at 
 and before the sealing and delivery hereof, the Receip: whereot 
 thev do herebv acknowledge, have granted, bargr.ned. sold. 
 
761' PKOVIXCIAL COAIMISSIOXS. 
 
 released and coiitirmed. and by tnese Presents the said John 
 .Martin Alisli and Mary Rosina, his Wife, do grant, bargain, 
 sell, release and canfirra unto the said Balthazar Kintzler and 
 Mary Elizabeth, his Wife, and their Heirs. All and singular 
 the said Lot or Piece of Ground in and by the above recited 
 Indenture granted and conveyed, Situate, bounded and being 
 as above described. Together with tne Tenement or Dwelling 
 House thereon erected, and all the Ways, Waters, Water 
 Courses. Lights. Easements. RighLs. Liberties. Privileges. Mem- 
 bers. Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever there- 
 unto belonging or in any wise Appertaining and Lhe Rever- 
 sions and Remainder*. Rents. Issuses and Profits thereof. And 
 also all the Estate. Right. Title. Interest, Use. Possession. 
 Property. Claim and Demand whatsoever of the said John 
 Martin Alish and Mary Rosina, his Wife, of, in and to the 
 hereby granied Premises, To have and to hold the aforesaid 
 Tenement, Lot or Piece of Ground. Hereditaments and Prem- 
 ises hereby granted or mentioned to be granted, wi:h the Ap- 
 purtenances, unto the said Balthaser Kintzler and Mary Eliza- 
 beth, his Wife, their Heirs and Assigns, To the only proper 
 use and Behoof of the said Balthazer Kintzler and Mary 
 Elizabeth, his Wife, their Heirs and Assigns, for ever. UXDER 
 the Proportionable part of the Yearly Quit rent hereafter 
 accruing for the hereby granted Premises to the Chief Lord 
 or Lords of the Fee thereof, and free from the aforesaid Rent 
 charge o: Six pieces of Eight, and the said John Martin Alish 
 the said Tenement. Lot of Ground and Premises hereby 
 granted, with the Appurtenances, unto the said Balthazar 
 Kintzler and Mary Elizabeth, his Wife, their Heirs and As- 
 signs, against him. the said John Martin Alish and .lis Heirs 
 and against all and every other Person & Persons lawfully 
 claiming or to claim by. from or under him. them or any of 
 them, shall and will Warrant and for ever Defend by these 
 Presents. 
 
 IN WITNESS wherof. the said Parties to these Presents have 
 interchangeably set their Hands and seals hereunto, dated the 
 day and year first above written. 
 
 (In (ierman) JOHN MARTIN ALISH. [Seal.] 
 
 .MARY ROSIN.X ALISH. [Seal.l 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, 
 
 WILHELM ENGELFRIED, 
 L. WEISS. 
 
 Received the day of the date §f the above written Indenture 
 
PROVIXCIAL COMMISSIONS. 783 
 
 Of ihe above named Balthasar Kintzler aud Mary Elizabet}i, 
 his Wife, the Sum of one hundred aud seventy-five Pounds, it 
 being the Consideration Money above mentioned. 
 
 JOHN MARTIN ALISH. 
 Witnesses present at Signing: 
 
 WILHELM ENGELFRIED, 
 
 L. WEISS. 
 
 The twenty-eighth day of June, 176G. Before me, Dan'l 
 Benezet. Esqr, one of the Justices, &c.. Came the above named 
 John Martin Alish and Mary Rosina, his Wife, and acknowl- 
 edged the above written Indenture to be their act and Deed, 
 and desired the same may be recorded as their Deed, the said 
 Mary Rosina thereunto Voluntarily consenting, she being of 
 full Age. secretly and apart examined, and the Contents of the 
 said Indenture first made known unto her. 
 
 Witness my Hand and Seal. 
 
 DAN'L BENEZET. [Seal. J 
 
 [Recorded the 24th day of Nov'r. 176G.] 
 
 DEED SOCIETY OF FREE TRADER TO THOMAS SHUTE. 
 
 THIS INDENTURE, made the Twenty-first Day of Feb- 
 ruary, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred 
 and Twenty-three. Between the Parties following, viz: Charles 
 Read. Job Gk)od3Dn, Evan Owen. George Fitzwater &. Joseph 
 Pidgeon, of the City of Philadelphia. Merch": of Y'e one part, 
 and Thomas Shute, of the County of Philadelphia aforesaid. 
 Yeoman, of the other Part. WHEREAS, by an Act of General 
 Assembly of the Province of Pennsylvania, made in y'e year 
 of y'e Reign of our Sovereign Lord George, by the Grace of 
 God of Great Britain. France and Ireland. King. Defender of 
 the Faith. &c.. the Ninth. All the Lands. Tenements and Here- 
 ditaments, with their & every of their Appurtenances what- 
 soever, which the Persons commonly call'd the Free Society 
 of Traders in Pennsylvania or any of them as Members of the 
 s'd Society, or any Person or Persons for their Use or in Trust 
 fur them were seized or Possessed of, in Possesion. Reversion 
 or Remainder on the Twenty-fourth day of March, in the Year 
 
7Si PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 of our Lord One Thousand Six Hundred & Eighty-One, or at 
 any Time since. & all Rights which the s'd Society had to 
 any Lands or Lotts not yet Survey "din y'e same Province. 
 either in Law or Equity, at y'e time aforesaid or at any time 
 since, be and are by the Said Act of Assembly thereby Ac- 
 tually Vested, Settled and adjudged to be in Charles Read. Joli 
 Goodson, Evan Owen. George Fitzwater & Joseph Pidgeon. o: 
 the City of Philadelphia. Merchants, and the Survivors of 
 them & the Heirs of the Survivor of them. And that they and 
 the Survivors and Survivor of them & the Heirs of the Sur- 
 vivor of them, or so many of them as shall Accept of the trust 
 reposed in them by the s'd act of General Assembly Shall and 
 May have the Benefit of all Rights of Entry into the said 
 Lotts, Lands. Tenements & Hereditaments, and every of them, 
 which are already Survey'd or Located Nevertheless upon 
 Trust and Confidence They, the said Charles Read. Job Good- 
 son, Evan Owen, George Fitzwater and Joseph Pidgeon. or 
 so many of them as shall accept of the Trust Reposed in 
 them as aforesaid, and the Survivors and Survivor of them. 
 And the Heirs of y'e Survivor of them shall have. Hold and 
 Enjoy all and singular y'e premises and every of them, sub- 
 ject to such Trust and Uses as by the s'd Act is Directed and 
 appointed, and shall Dispose of the same accordingly. AND 
 WHEREAS, it is hereby further Enacted that the s'd Charle.^-- 
 Read. Job Goodson. Evan Owen, George Fitzwater and Joseph 
 Pidgeon. or any three of them, and the Survivors & Survivor 
 o:' them and the Heirs of the Survivor of them shall have 
 full Power and Authority and are hereby Impowered & Au- 
 thorized to Convey y'e premisses, or any Part thereof, whether 
 Located and Surveyed or not Surveyed, by Bargain and Sale 
 or otherwise for such Sum or Sums of Money as shall be con- 
 tracted for between the s'd Trustees and y'e Persons pur- 
 chasing y'e same as by the aforesaid Act of General Assembly. 
 Relation being thereunto had, may more fully & at large ap- 
 pear. NOW. THIS INDENTURE T^^TNE3STH. That the s'd 
 Charles Read. Job Goodson, Evan Owen. George Fitzwater & 
 Joseph Pidgeon having accepted of y'e Trust aforesaid. & 
 being Qualified and having given Security according to y'e 
 Directions of the s'd Act of General Assembly in Pursuance of 
 the Trust in them reposed & by force and Virtue of the Righ; 
 and Power to them given and by the s'd Act for and in Con- 
 sideration of the Sum of Thirty-Two Pounds Ten Shillings. 
 Current Money of Pennsylvania, paid and secured to be paid 
 by the said Thomas Shute. his Heirs and Assigns. HAVE 
 
PKOVIN'CIAL COMMISSIONS. 7S5 
 
 Granted, Bargained. Sold, Released and Coutirmed, and Ijy 
 these Presents do Bargain, Grant, Sell, Release and Confirm 
 unto the said Thomas Shiue, his Heirs and Assigns, a Certain 
 Lott of Ground, Bounded Southward with Pine Street, West- 
 ward with the East Side of the Tenth Street from Delaware, 
 Northward with Vacancy and Eastward with the Ninth Street 
 from Delaware. Containing in Length from the West Side of 
 the said Tenth Street to the East Side of the said Niath Street 
 Three hundred and Ninety-six feet and in Breadth from Pine 
 Street to ye said Vacancy, Three Hundred & Sixty-Six feet, 
 Together with all and Singular the Ways, Waters, Water 
 courses. Rights, Liberties, Privileges. Hereditaments & Ap- 
 purtenances whatsoever to y'e same belonging or Appertaining 
 or that ought to the said Lott of Ground or any part thereof, 
 and all the Right, Title, property, Claim and Demaad of the 
 said Society of ffree Traders in Pensilvania. or any of them, 
 of, in or to the Premises, or any part thereof. And the Rever- 
 sion & Reversions. Remainder & Remainders, Rents, Issues 
 & promts thereof, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Lott of 
 Ground and premises, with the Apurtenances, unto the said 
 Thomas Shute. his Heirs and Assigns, To the only proper 
 use and Behoof of the said Thomas Shute, his Heirs and As- 
 signs, for ever, in as full & ample manner as the s'd Society 
 of ffree Traders in Pensilvania. or any of them, have holden 
 or ought to have Holden y'e same, or any Part tnereof, Under 
 the proportionable part of the Quit Rent henceforth to become 
 due to the Proprietary or Chief Lord of the ffee. And the said 
 Charles Read, Job Goodson, Evan Owen, George flitzwaier & 
 Joseph Pidgeon Severally for themselves, their Heirs, Execu- 
 tors and Administrators, & every of them. Severally for and 
 Concerning the Acts of himself and his Heirs respec-ively and 
 not jointly one for y'e other or for or concerning the Acts of 
 any other of them, but for themselves respectively. Do Cove- 
 nant, promise and agree to and with the said Thomas Shute, 
 his Heirs and Assigns, by these Presents, That they, the said 
 Charles Read. Job Goodson, Evan Owen, George Fitzwiter and 
 Joseph Pidgeon, nor any of them, have not done or willingly 
 or willingly suffered to be done any Act or Thing whereby 
 the oaid Lott of Ground and Premises hereby granted or men- 
 coned to be Granted, with the Appurtenances, is. are or mav 
 be Impeached. Charged or Incumbered in Title. Estate or 
 Otherwise. 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof, the s'd Parties to these Presents 
 
 50-9-3d Ser. 
 
786 PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 
 
 have hereunto Sett their Hands and Seals, Dated y'e Day and 
 
 year first above Written. 
 
 CHA. READ. [Seal.] 
 JOB GOODSONN. [Seal.] 
 EVAN OWEN. [Seal.] 
 JOS. PIDGEON. [Seal.] 
 
 Sealed and delivered in the presence of 
 
 EVAX JONES, 
 JAMES BOYDEN. 
 
 The Third Day of October, 1766, Before me, Isaac Jones. 
 Esq'r, one of the Justices, &ca., Came Hugh Roberts, of the 
 City of Philadelphia, Merchant, and the above written Inden- 
 ture subscribed with the Names Cha. Read to a Seal, Job 
 Goodsonn to a Seal, Evan Owen to a Seal, Jos. Pidgeon to a 
 Seal, and with the names Evan Jones, James Boyden as wit- 
 nesses of the Sealing & Delivery thereof being shown unto 
 him, he, the said Hugli Roberts, upon his Solemn Affirmation, 
 According to Law, saith that he verily believes that the same 
 Indre was Sealed and Delivered in the presence il James 
 Boyden, late of the sd Ci:y, Merchant, deceased, And that the 
 Reason of such this Affirmants belief is that he, this Affirmant, 
 was well acquainted with him, the said James Boyden, in his 
 Lifetime, and with his Hand Writing, wherewith his name 
 subscribed as afores'd doth well agree, and further this Affirm- 
 ant saith not. 
 
 HUGH R0B[^RT3. 
 
 Affirmed at Philad'a the day and year abovesaid, before me, 
 as Witness my Hand and Seal. 
 
 IS. JONES. [Seal.] 
 
 Received of Thomas Shute the Sum of Thirty-two Pounds 
 ten shillings, being the full Consideration Money within 
 menconed, as Witness our Hands the day within menconed. 
 
 JOB GOODSONN. 
 EVAN OWEN, 
 JOS. PIDGEON. 
 Witness— JAMES BOYDEN. 
 
 [Recorded the 24tn Nov'r. 1766.1 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. TS"; 
 
 DEED DENIS KI'NDERS TO HENRY KUNDERS. 
 
 TO ALL PEOPLE TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL 
 COME, Denis kunders. of Germantown. in the County of Phila- 
 delphia, Dyer. Sendeth Greeting. 
 
 WHEREAS, there is two Certain Pieces of Land lying and 
 being in the Germantownship, one of which pieces. Scituate 
 in the Inhabited part of Germantown aforesaid. Contains in 
 Breadth fourteen perches and four foot. Bounded South East- 
 erly with the Lott of Matthias Von Bebber, Westerly with 
 some other Land of the aboves'd Denis kunders. Northward 
 with the Street towards the Skulkill, nad Eastward with the 
 Public Road, Containing Twenty Acres & Three quarters of an 
 Acre. The other Parcel of Land situate in the adjacent side- 
 land of the s'd Germantown. towards Plymouth, is in breadth 
 Eleven Perches and four foot between the Land of the s'd 
 Matthias Van Bebber and Heifert Papen. Containing Twenty- 
 nine Acres and one-quarter of an Acre, Which s'd two Pieces 
 of Land Albertus Brandt, late of the City of Philadelphia, in 
 the County afores'd. Merchant, by an Indenture of Bargain & 
 Sale duly executed, bearing date the first day of the second 
 Month, called April. One thousand six hundred & Ninety-Nine, 
 made between him. the said Albertes Brandt, on the one part, 
 and the s'd Dennis kunders, on the other part, for the Con- 
 sideration therin mentioned, did grant & convey unto the said 
 Dennis kunders, TO HOLD to him, his heirs and assigns, for 
 ever, as by the said Indenture past in the open Court of 
 Record held for tlie County of Philadelphia aforesaid, the 
 twenty-sixth Day of June, Anno Dni. One Thousand Seven 
 Hundred may at large appear. Now, know ye, that the said 
 Dennis kunders. fnr and in Consideration of the love, favou'- 
 and Fatherly affection which he hath & doth bear towards his 
 loving Son Henry kunders. but more especially for and in 
 Consideration of the Sum of two Pounds Lawful Silver Money 
 of Pennsilvania, to him in hand paid by the said Henry 
 kunders. of Germantown. in the County of Philadelphia, afore- 
 s'd. Weaver, the Receipt whereof the s'd Denis kunders doth 
 hereby acknowledge and thereof doth fully acquit & for ever 
 discharge the s'd Henry kunders. his Heirs. Ex'rs. Admin'rs 
 
788 PROVINCIAL, COMMISSIONS. 
 
 and Assigns, by these Presents, HATH GIVEN, graated, bar- 
 gained, Sold, Aliened. Enfeoffed & Confirmed, And by Virtue 
 of these Presents doth absolutely give, grant, bargain, sell, 
 alien. Enfeoff & Confirm unto the said Henry kunders, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, all and singular the aboves'd two Pieces 
 of Land, Containing in the whole Fifty Acres, Scituate, 
 bounded & being as is herein afore sect forth & described, 
 Together with all the Fields, Orchards, fences, ways, wasts. 
 passages. Soil, Meadows, pastures. Marshes, Woods, under- 
 woods. Waters. Waier Courses. Comodities. Privileges. Im- 
 provements, hereditaments & Appurtenances whatsoever there- 
 unto belonging, or in any wise Appertaining, And the Rever- 
 sions & Remainders. Rents, Issues & Profits thereof. And also 
 al! the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, Use, Possession, Prop- 
 erty, Claim and Demand whatsoever of him, the s'd Denis 
 kunders, of in and to the above bargained Premises, And ai: 
 Deeds, Writings & other Evidences touching or concerning 
 the same. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said two Pieces of 
 Land and all other the Hereditaments & Premises hereby 
 granted, with the Appurtenances thereof, unto the s'd Henry 
 kunders. his heirs & Assigns. To the only proper ise & be- 
 hoof of him, the s"d Henry kunders, his heirs, Ex'rs, Admin'rs 
 and Assigns for Ever. At & under tiie Proportionable part 
 of the Yearly Rent of an English Silver Shilling, Or Value 
 thereof, in Coin Current, for One Thousand Acres of Land, 
 hereafter to become due & payable to the Chief Lord of the 
 Soil of the s'd land & Premises, AND the s'd Denis kunders 
 & his heirs the above s'd two Parcells of Land with all and sin- 
 gular its appurtenances unto the said Henry kunders, his 
 Heirs and Assigns, against him, the s'd Denis kunders, his 
 Heirs and against all other Persons whatsoever lawfully 
 Claiming or to Claim the s'd two Pieces of Land & Premises 
 hrereby granted by, from or under him, them or any of them, 
 shall and will Warrant and for ever defend by these Presents, 
 And the s'd Denis kunders, for himself, his Heirs, Ex'rs & 
 Admin'rs, doth Covenant, Promise and grant to and with 
 the said Henry kunders, his heirs & Assigns, that the s'd 
 Denis or his above written shall and will within the space of 
 -seven years now next ensuing at the Request and Charges 
 of the said Henry or his above Written, make and execute all 
 ;3uch other Acts, Deeds or Devices in Law for the further and 
 better Assurance &. Confirmation of the aboves'd two Parcells 
 of Land & Premises unto the s'd Henry kunders, his Heirs or 
 Assigns, as by him. them or any of them. Or by their Coun- 
 
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONS. 783 
 
 cils learned in the Law. shall be reasonably .levised. Advised 
 
 or Required. > • u x c 
 
 IN WITNESS whereof, be haih hereunto sett his Haua tc 
 Seal. Dated the nine & twentieth day of December, Anno Dm. 
 One Thousand seven hundred & ten. 
 
 (In German. DKNIS KUNDER.S. [.-^eal J 
 
 Signed, Sealed Ac Delivered in the presence of 
 ANTONDI LOOK. 
 FRANCIS DANIEL PA.STORIUS. 
 
 Memdum. that on the day of the date within written the 
 within named Denis kunders did in his own person deliver full 
 quiet and peaceable possession & Seizin of the land and heredi- 
 taments with;n si-anted to the within Henry kunders. his 
 Heirs and Assigns, According to the form and effect, was so 
 delivered. In the presence of us. 
 
 DIRCK JANSEN, 
 
 GEORGE MULLER, 
 
 FRANCIS DANIEL PASTORIUS. 
 
 The 13th dav of September, 1765. Before me, John Lawrence. 
 EsqT one of the Justices of the Peace. &c.. Personally ap- 
 peared Charles Brockden, Esq'r, M'r of the Rolls of the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsvlvania & Recorder of Deeds for the City and 
 Countv of Philadelphia, and the within written Deed Poll 
 subscribed with the Name Denni.. Kunders to a Seal as 
 Grantor bv the same Deed Poll and with the Names A_^ntondi 
 Loof & Francis Daniel Pastories as Witnesses of the beahng 
 and Deliverv therof. being shown unto him, this Appearer. 
 he this appearer. upon his Solemn Affirmation according to 
 Law did declare and say that he verily believes that the same 
 Deed Poll was Sealed and delivered in Uae presence of Francis 
 Daniel Pastorius. late of Germantown. in the County of Phila- 
 delphia aforesaid, deceased. For that he, this Appearer, was 
 well acquainted with the said Francis Daniel Pastorius in his 
 life time and with his Hand Writing. Wherewith his name 
 subscribed as aforesaid doth well agree. rqCKDEN 
 
 Affirmed at Philad'a the Day and year aboves'd. Before me. 
 
 Witness my Hand and Seal. ^..^^ ,c , , 
 
 JOHN LAWRENCE. [Seal.] 
 
 [Rpcorded the 26th Nov'r. 1766.] 
 
(Tt»'') 
 
INDEX. 
 
 Page. 
 
 Academy, charter g; anted to the Trustees of -'' 
 
 charter to ye 90 
 
 Adlum, John, sheriff of York 30. r.6 
 
 writ of assistance to 31. 57 
 
 bond of 6, 150 
 
 Alish, John Martin, deed to Balthazar Kintzler 780 
 
 Allen, William, chief justice 2G7, 304 
 
 of oyer and terminer, 270. 302, 429 
 
 Barr, John, sheriff of Lancaster, 440, 126 
 
 writ of assistance to 441. 737 
 
 bond of 463 
 
 Bender, John, patent to 576 
 
 Bingham. James, release to John Hall 549 
 
 Boone, William, sheriff of Berks 103, 143, 167 
 
 writ of assistance to 104. 144, 168 
 
 bond of 160, 199 
 
 Brockden. Charls, Master of ye rolls 182 
 
 deputation to Thomas Lusk 576, 729 
 
 Brooks, Thomas, deed to Jacob Shoemaker 644 
 
 Bryant, William, deed to Isaac Zane, Jr., 708 
 
 Buckman, William, sheriff of Bucks 746 
 
 writ of assistance to, _. • . . 747 
 
 Burchart, Nicholas, deed to Conrad Schweitzer 587 
 
 Chambers, John, patent to 570 
 
 Chapman. Benjamin, sheriff of Bucks 99. 138, 171 
 
 writ of assistance to 100, 139. 172 
 
 bond of MIS. 158, 191 
 
 Christ, Henry, sheriff of Berks 277, 316, 363 
 
 writ of assistance to 278. 317, C64 
 
 bond of 329. 350, 372 
 
 Clark, William, patent to 680 
 
 Coleman. William. Justice Supreme Court 189. 269. 305 
 
 Coultas, James, sheriff of Philadelphia 107. 111. 148, 169 
 
 writ of assistance 170 
 
 (791> 
 
792 INDEX. 
 
 Pago. 
 
 bond of, 117. 149. 151, 190 
 
 Cra;g, William, sheriff of Northampton, bond of 5 
 
 C:all, Mathias, patent to 083 
 
 Cresson, John, deed to Joshua Cr?sson 652 
 
 Croston, Ann, de-d to Heni\v Naglee 756 
 
 Davis, Benjamin, sheriff of Chester 202. 229, 279 
 
 writ of assistance to 2i)3. 230, 280 
 
 bond of ' 339, 352 
 
 Davis, Enoch. Judge of Common Pleas 454 
 
 Denn.v. William. Lieut. Governor, of the Provinc- 127 
 
 the King's approbation of 129 
 
 certificate of Lord Ma.vor of l^on.ion 130 
 
 Proprietaries directions to 131 
 
 affidavit to proof of commssion 135 
 
 Dunning, Ezeki-1, sheiff of Cumberland .'!75. 400,444 
 
 writ of assistance to 376, 401, 41.") 
 
 bond of 11. 49, 379, 423 
 
 Edgar, Charles, deed to George Schiospjr 514 
 
 Ellis, Lydia, release to William Roerig 598 
 
 Evans, Rowland, Judg? of the Common Pleas 253 
 
 supersedeas to 292 
 
 Fairlamb, John, sheriff of Chester 97, 137. 173, 307, 361, 389 
 
 writ of assistance to 98, 138, 174,308, 362, 390 
 
 bond of 119, 157, 195, 323, 381, 414 
 
 Farney, Joseph, patent to 4S7 
 
 Past Day, a proclamation for 114 
 
 Feeser, Peter, patent to 625 
 
 Fisher, William, deed to (Uiarles W.lliams 730 
 
 Fleeson, Plunket, deed to James Longhead 527 
 
 Fooks, Paul, notary public, 728 
 
 Ford. Philip, sheriff of Chester 431, 740 
 
 writ of assistance to 432, 742 
 
 bond of, 455 
 
 Frederick, George, deed to Daniel Prize 768, 771 
 
 Free Traders, Society of, deed to Thomas Shute 783 
 
 French, Proclamation to prevent provisions being 
 
 sent to 115 
 
 Frey, Martin, patent to 81 
 
 Garrigues, Samuel, keeper of weights and measures, .. 334 
 
 Gooker. Nicholas, patent to 572 
 
 Greenall, Robert, deposition to 446 
 
 Gregg. John, sheriff of Bucks 368. 390, 436 
 
 writ of a.=.-5istanc^ to 369. 391 437 
 
 bond of 37S. 417. 462 
 
INDEX. 703 
 
 Page. 
 
 Grow.lon, Lawrence, Judge of Supreme Court 268 
 
 Gump. George, patent to 662 
 
 Hall, John, deed to Henry Dextor 554 
 
 Hamaker, Adam, patent to 699 
 
 Hamilton. Hance, she"iff of York 108 
 
 \v. it of assistance to lO'J 
 
 bond of 122 
 
 Hamilton, James, dedimus to 112, 16;^) 
 
 Lieut. Governor of the Province 24S 
 
 royal approbation of 251 
 
 Proprietary assessor 25 1 
 
 certificate of the Lord Mayor of London 25s 
 
 proprietaries directions to 26n 
 
 certificate of the Mayor of Londcn 2G2 
 
 proclamation relating to the murder of Indian.-, 264 
 
 proclamation against settling certain lands 296, 309 
 
 prothonotary of Philadelphia 425 
 
 Hamilton, Thomas, sheriff of York 146, 176 
 
 writ of assistance to 147, 177 
 
 bond of 153, 200 
 
 Hartman, George, patent to .552 
 
 Hay, John, sheriff of Lancaster 314, 359. 396 
 
 writ of assistance to 315, 360, 397 
 
 bond of 3:^7. 370, 41S 
 
 Hess, Samuel, patent to 492 
 
 Hiester, Joseph, patent to 579 
 
 Heldcnbeidel, John and Adam, patent to 620 
 
 Hill, Adam, patent to, 667 
 
 Hillegass, Peter, patent to 669 
 
 Hockley, Richard, to be Receiver General 12 
 
 to be keeper of the Great Seal, 15. 22S 
 
 Holmi^s, John, sheriff of Cumberland 748 
 
 writ of assistance to 749 
 
 Hoops, Adam, patent to, 531 
 
 Hose, Jacob, patent to 724 
 
 Hughes, John, Judge of the Common Pleas 244 
 
 supersedeas to, 295 
 
 Humphreys, James, notary 164, 299 
 
 clerk of the orphans court 165. 297 
 
 justice of the peace 166, 298, 447 
 
 prothonotary, 183 
 
 Jennings, John, sheriff of Northampton 318, 365, 392 
 
 -RTit of assistance to 319, 366. 393 
 
 bond of 330. 376, 421 
 
794 INDEX. 
 
 Page. 
 
 ■ Kechlein, Peter, sheriff of Northampton 438, 738 
 
 writ of assistance to 434, 739 
 
 bond of 456 
 
 Kern, Jacob, patent to 676 
 
 Knowles, John, release to John Locke, 604 
 
 Kunders, Denis, deed to Henry Kunders, 787 
 
 Landis, Jacob, deed to John Snyder, 763 
 
 Laubach, Peter, patent to 82 
 
 Lebenstein, David, patent to 721 
 
 Lehman, Christian, deed to George Smith 702 
 
 Light. Martin, patent to 501 
 
 Lightfoot, Benjamin, sheriff of Berks 32, 60 
 
 writ of assistance to 33, 61 
 
 bond of 2.45 
 
 Lincoln, Thomas, sheriff of Berks, 206 
 
 writ of assistance to, 207 
 
 bond of, 211 
 
 Locke, John, deed to La^vrence Anderson 649 
 
 Loxley, Benjamin, release to Isaac Roberts, 714 
 
 Release to Hannah Roberts 718 
 
 Lukens. John, Surveyor-General 384 
 
 Lutheran Congregation at Ph.ladelphia. charter of. ... 481 
 
 Mariott, Joseph, deed to John Peltz, 561 
 
 Marshall, Christopher, deed to Sarah Hays 544 
 
 Martin, Michael, patent to 612 
 
 Mason. Abraham, deed to Thos. Patterson 638 
 
 Matts. John Philip, deed to Peter Broades 686 
 
 McCall, Lydia. and Redmond Conyngham. deed to John 
 
 Mack 641 
 
 McConaughy. David, sheriff of York 744 
 
 writ of assistance to, 745 
 
 McPherson, Robert, sheriff of York 366, 398, 442 
 
 writ of assistance to 367, 399, 443 
 
 bond of 373, 420, 458 
 
 Meenhard, Peter, patent to 671 
 
 Meyer, John, patent to 565 
 
 Miller, Christopher, patent to 607 
 
 Miller. Peter, for notary 453 
 
 Mitchell. George, patent to 692 
 
 Moore, John, sheriff, of Northampton 226. 237. 273 
 
 writ of assistance to 227. 238. 274 
 
 bond of 222, 346, 357 
 
 Morgan, Benjamin, deed to Andrew Erdman Leinaus. 521 
 
 Morris. Robert Hunter, Lieut. Governor of the Province. 64 
 
INDEX. 10-> 
 
 Page. 
 
 the King's approbation of b.J 
 
 oath before his Majesty fi7 
 
 proprieurios directions to 6S 
 
 affidavit to proof of commission 73 
 
 certificate of Lord Mayor of lyondon 74 
 
 proclamation by 75 
 
 Morr.s, Samuel, sheriff of Philadelphia 34, 76. 204. 242, 300 
 
 ^\Tit of assistance to, 35. 77. 205. 243, 301 
 
 bond of 217, 33S 
 
 sheriff, deed poll to Daniel Price 76.'. 
 
 Morton. John, sheriff of Chester 751 
 
 writ of assistance to 752 
 
 Neil, David, patent to 78 
 
 Parks. Joseph, patent to 674 
 
 Parker, William, sheriff of Cumberland, 145. 180 
 
 writ of assistance to 146, 181. 215 
 
 bond of 161, 193, 214 
 
 Parr, William, sheriff of Philadelphia 438, 734 
 
 writ of assistance to 439. 735 
 
 bond of 223. 461 
 
 Peace, general commission of the, 448, 450 
 
 Pearson, Isaac, sheriff of Chester, 23, 54 
 
 writ of assistance 24, .''.5 
 
 bond of 10,40 
 
 Pelz. John, deed to John Inglis 563 
 
 Pemberton. James, pardon to 733 
 
 Pennington, Edward, deed to Richard Mervin 632 
 
 Penn. John, Lieut. Governor, of the I^rovince 404 
 
 directions for general Proprietary affairs 407 
 
 probate of Lord Mayor of London 411 
 
 affidavit to proof of signature 412 
 
 His Majesty's approbation of 424 
 
 Penn. William, lease to Francis Smith 656 
 
 Pennsylvania Land Company, bond and condition to. .. 284 
 
 Penrose. Thomas, deed to Isaac Hall 704 
 
 Peters. Richard, Proprietary secretary, 246, 265 
 
 Peters, William, Secretary of the Land Office, 306 
 
 registrar and scribe 236 
 
 endorsement on commission of 384 
 
 Physick, Edmund, to be Receiver CJ«neral 12 
 
 Potter. John, sheriff, of Cumberland 58. I<i9 
 
 writ of assistance to 59. llo 
 
 bond of 125 
 
 Potts. John. Judge of the Common Pleas 252 
 
TOG INDEX. 
 
 supersedeas to 293 
 
 Potts, William, deed to Abraham Mason 534 
 
 Pugh, Joseph, sheriff of Lancaster 101, 174 
 
 writ of assistance to 107, 140. 175 
 
 bond of 121, 156, 196 
 
 Rawle, Francis, and others, bond and condition of, . . . 284 
 
 Razer, Peter, Surveyor of customs in Marylanl 4S 
 
 Read, Sarah, deed to John L,ynn 55G 
 
 Reary, William, d = ed to Alexander Colley 596 
 
 Redman, Joseph, sheriff of Philadelphia 313, 382, 401 
 
 writ of assistance to 314, 383, 403 
 
 bond of 326, 387 
 
 probate of bond ol' 386, 413 
 
 Reed, Elias, patent to » 61S 
 
 Rees, Joseph, patent to 85 
 
 Reily. John, patent to C15 
 
 Rinker, John, sheriff of Northampton county 141. 17.S 
 
 writ of assistance to 142, 179 
 
 bond of 154, 197 
 
 Robeson, Magdalen, release to Edward Robeson 750 
 
 Rodgers. Robert, patent to 689 
 
 Ruston, Job, pat3nt to 490 
 
 Scull, Jasper, sheriff of Berks 743 
 
 writ of assistance to 744 
 
 Scull. Nicholas. Surveyor General 247 
 
 sheriff of Northampton, 28, 62. 105 
 
 writ of assistanc3 to 29, 63, 106 
 
 bond of 38.124 
 
 Sherts, Christian, patent to 498 
 
 Shippen. Edward, prothonotary, of Lancaster 16 
 
 clerk of orphans' court 17, 19 
 
 record:-r of deeds 18 
 
 deed to William Shute 635 
 
 Shippen, Joseph, Secretary of y? Counc 1 335 
 
 dedimus to 428 
 
 Shugart, Peter, sheriff of York 42i). 281, 320 
 
 writ of assistance to 241, 282, 321 
 
 bond of 331, 345, 356 
 
 Shugart, Zachariah, sheriff .of York 215 
 
 WTit of assistance to 216 
 
 bond of 220 
 
 Smith. Ephraim. deed to George Rowan 53S 
 
 Smith. Ezekiel. sheriff of Cumberland 239, 282,322 
 
 writ of as.=^istance to, 240. 283, 323 
 
INDEX. "9" 
 
 Page. 
 
 . f ■i?,o :;4S, 355 
 
 lJon:l of " 
 
 Smith. George, denl to Christian Lehman 
 
 Smth. Timothy, sheriff of Bucks 209 
 
 writ of assistance to --^ 
 
 bond of ^_".; 
 
 Smith. Thomas, sheriff of Lancaster -'^- •^'- 
 
 writ of assistance to - • ''"" 
 
 bond of ^ 
 
 Smith. William, shcrifl- of Lancaster -^08. 23a. 2<o 
 
 writ of assistance to -''^- 234. 2*6 
 
 ^ , „. 212. 342. :]53 
 
 bond of ^_ ^_ 
 
 Snyder, John, deed to Rudolph Haiiey n4. ; <b 
 
 Sober, John, d?ed to George Lescher ^^^ 
 
 Spicker, Regina. patent to ^^^ 
 
 Staut. Mathias, patent to 
 
 Stedman. Alex., Judge of Suprem - Court 4-o 
 
 StoUer, George, patent to ^]^ 
 
 Story. Enoch, deed to Richard Mervin 
 
 Swa:ne, Charles, prothonotary of Northampton 186 
 
 clerk of the orphans' court 1^' 
 
 recorder of deeds ^^^ 
 
 clerk of the peace -^^[ 
 
 Swedish Lutheran Church, of Wicaco. charier of ^o(h^ 
 
 Tanner, Philip. Sen. and Jun.. patent to ^9-^ 
 
 Thomas. Isaac, deed to Samuel Jones _ '^^ 
 
 Thornton, Joseph, sheriff of Bucks 231. 271. 311 
 
 writ of assistance to 232, 272. 312 
 
 , , „, 325. 341.349 
 
 bond of , 
 
 Tomins, Patrick, deed to Moses Forster »^^ 
 
 release of to Mose? Forster ^'^^ 
 
 Trout, Joseph, patent to ' 
 
 Weaver. Jacob, sheriff of Berks. 23o. 394. 43o 
 
 writ of assistance to 236. 395. 436 
 
 bond of, 343.415.459 
 
 West. Thomas, patent to '^^^ 
 
 Wharton. Samuel. Judge of the Common Pleas 24o 
 
 supersedeas to 
 
 Wiggins. John, patent to ^^^ 
 
 Wilson. James, patent to ^^^f 
 
 Yardley. William, sheriff of Bucks 2^, .-^.1 
 
 w it cf ass stance to 26, ol. o2 
 
 bon;l of ^- ^; 
 
 Yorke. Thomas. Judg- of the Common Pleas 2o2 
 
 supersedeas to 
 


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