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THB1775 Revolutionary War Philadelphia Deed to G. Washingtons Escort John Lardner
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1775 American Revolutionary War Period Philadelphia Deed to General Washington's Noted Escort John Lardner
June 6, 1775-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Manuscript Document Signed, Vellum Deed of Sale from Joseph Watkins and others to noted Revolutionary War Officer part of General Washington's Escort and historic merchant John Lardner (1752-1825) (Portrait Painted by Gilbert Stuart), Signed as Witnessed by William Fairfax, Choice Extremely Fine.
June 6, 1775-Dated American Revolutionary War Period, Deed of sale from Joseph Watkins and others to John Lardner. John Lardner (1752-1825) was a member of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry and served in this unit during the Revolutionary War as part of General Washington's Escort during the Battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, and Germantown. Additionally, Lardner served as a Member of the Pennsylvania Legislature. This Indenture measuring 28" x 22" is a complete original, folded, handwritten on vellum, that records a transfer of land in Philadelphia less than two months after the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The full contents of this deed have been preserved, including the land survey and all legal terms and conditions that governed the transfer of property in colonial times. Though almost 250 years old, it remains in Excellent condition and is readable in its entirety. The Lardner Family was prominent in Provincial and Colonial affairs in Pennsylvania. Among the family members represented in this collection are Lynford Lardner (1715-1774), who worked as an advisor to the Penn family in Pennsylvania. A choice quality document for display.
John Lardner (1752-1825) was a member of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry and served in this unit during the Revolutionary War as part of General Washington's escort during the Battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, and Germantown. Additionally, he served as a member of the Pennsylvania Legislature.
As of this date, starting April 19, 1775, the Revolutionary War was being fought primarily in Massachusetts and New York, and had not yet had an intrusive effect upon everyday life in Philadelphia, hometown of the prosperous Lardner family. Yet, local citizens were anxious and vigilant, as more than 2,000 men turned out for daily military exercises. On this same day that Lt. Colonel Marius Willet and a small group of "Sons of Liberty" seized five wagonloads of weapons in a skirmish outside New York City.
Here, John Lardner at age 23, Signed this Indenture, purchasing a large estate property from Joseph Watkins, and anticipating his marriage and the establishment of a new homestead for himself, and for his future wife and children.
Lardner would go on to realize his vision of a good marriage and family life, but he is best remembered as one of the few landed gentlemen to sit for a portrait by Gilbert Stuart, the most accomplished and famed portraitist of the time.
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