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Vellum manuscript document issued in the name of Queen Anne of England, one page, 15 x 13, May 15, 1703. A land grant in favor of William Lawrents for "a small island containing about eight acres, sitting at the mouth of Little Spillgate, and between great and Little Agazzi Islands in the County of New York." The island referred to is probably in the area now known as 'Hellgate,' on the East River, near what is now called North and South Brother Islands. Nicely double-matted and framed with the detached large pendant seal to an overall size of 28.5 x 21. In very good condition, with dampstaining over most of the document, affecting appearance but not readability.
