EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THB1762 Vellum Deed of Sale for the Jamaican Sugar Plantation of Edward Morant, Including Roster of Slaves
About Seller
6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
With offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver, Cowan’s holds over 40 auctions each year, with annual sales exceeding $16M. We reach buyers around the globe, and take pride in our reputation for integrity, customer service and great results. A full-service house, Cowan’s Auctions specializes in Am...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
About Auction
LiveNov 17, 2017 - Nov 18, 2017
Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
View Full Catalog (372)
- Lot Description
Manuscript vellum document, 2pp, 27.5 x approx. 24 in. and 27 x 22 in. Indenture in clerical hand, 12 April 1762, presume London, with "peppercorn rent" clause. Signature and wax seal of Edward Morant where two pages connected by a tab.
"Between Edward Morant of Great George Street in the Parish of Saint George Hanover Square in the County of Middlesex and Kingdom of Great Britain and also of the parish of Clarendon in the Island of Jamaica in the West Indies Esquire of the one part and Henry Dawkins of Arlington Street in the Parish of Saint George Hanover Square aforesaid and also of the said Parish of Clarendon in Jamaica Esquire, William Gale of the Parish of Vere in the said Island of Jamaica Esquire now in London and William Nedham of the same parish and Island Esquire of the other part. Witnesseth the said Edward Morant for and in consideration of the sum of ten shillings lawful money....All that plantation or Sugar Work commonly called or known by the Name of Pindaro River or by whatsoever other name or names the same is or hath been called or known situate lying and being in the parish of Clarendon in the said Island of Jamaica and all... dwelling houses Mill houses Boiling houses curing houses edifices and buildings and all Negroe and other Slaves with ... every of their offspring ...[which] are for greater certainty enumerated in the schedule hereunto annexed... from the Day next before the day of the date of these presents....unto the full end and term of one whole year from thence next ensuing and fully to be compleat and ended Yielding and Paying therefore unto the said Edward Morant his heirs and assigns the Rent of one Pepper Corn on the last day of the said Term..."
Second page lists 205 slaves by position (Drivers and Carpenters, Watchmen, Grass Gang, and Children in the Houses).
Minor handling wear and folds as expected. A few small "bites" of vellum missing, not impacting any text.Condition
Eliminate the Hassle of Third-Party Shippers: Let Cowan's Ship Directly To You!
If you'd like a shipping estimate before the auction, contact Cowan's in-house shipping department at shipping@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x219. - Shipping Info
-
Eliminate the Hassle of Third-Party Shippers: Let Cowan's Ship Directly To You!
If you'd like a shipping estimate before the auction, contact Cowan's in-house shipping department at shipping@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x219.
At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items. Shipments usually occur within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS Ground service. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's Auctions, Inc.. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.
-
- Buyer's Premium
