Early deeds, Moulton papers & sawmill research

A deed from John Fuller to Jonathan Moulton, with full-document views, a detail of Fuller’s mark and red seal, and reverse inscriptions. The acknowledgment is dated December 9, 1717.

A manuscript opinion signed Thomas Bradbury, dated March 13, 1783, discussing the scope of a reference, parties to actions, debts and the testimony of witnesses. A full view and signature detail are kept together.

A reverse inscription and printed broadside headed Jonathan Moulton, Esq., describing lands offered for sale in New Hampshire, including opportunities for settlement, trades and farming. The printing is dated Hampton, January 24, 1785.

An early Hampton land deed dated June 12, 1684, naming Henry Moulton and Jonathan Wedgwood. Overall and closer views preserve the text, witnesses, Moulton’s signature and red seal, and the paper’s damaged edges.

An account addressed to Mr. John Moulton, listing charges and credits, a balance, and a request for payment. The concluding note is signed Theophilus Shaw and dated July 15, 1787.

A manuscript will dated June 24, 1654, with a reverse docket identifying it as the will of Henry Moulton. The docket also records a question about the identity; both views are retained for further study.

Four successive views of a letter from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, dated April 29, 1888, addressed to Miss L. E. Dow and signed Lowell Jenness. It discusses the Jenness sawmill, nearby gristmills, Cedar Swamp, ownership and family recollections.