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David Provost

Adultery in New York

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Adultery in New York

Mayor of New York from 1699 to 1700. DS, signed “D. Provost, Mayor,” one page, 8.25 x 13, March 19, 1700. Legal document concerning a “seduction” in which Jeffrey Yollerton is charged by Mary Jones, “with having of several times had Carnal Knowledge of her body & that the said Mary Jones is with child.” Signed at the conclusion by Provost. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, several repairs along folds on reverse, scattered light toning and soiling, and some scattered light edge wear and paper loss. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #325 - Ended September 19, 2007