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1847-1859 Brandon VT Marble History Document Archive Deeds Wax Seals Goodell:
$95.00
ANY OLD THING COLLECTIBLESOffered here is a fascinating, historically cohesive three-document archive tracing the ownership and financial lifecycle of an estate in Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont, from 1847 to 1859.Rather than isolated pieces of paper, this archive forms a complete narrative involving family land consolidation, Boston copper trade connections, and a highly unusual look into Vermont's historic barter economy.The archive consists of three distinct documents:1. May 13, 1847 Warranty Deed – James Davis Jr. (explicitly noted as a Boston "Copper Founder") to Stephen L. Goodell of Brandon, VT. Covers an undivided 1/3 share of land and an undivided 1/4 share of an adjoining farm for $2,000. Features an intact red wax seal and extensive town clerk annotations on the reverse.2. May 13, 1847 Warranty Deed – James Davis (Sr.) of Boston to Stephen L. Goodell. Features incredibly detailed, extensive metes-and-bounds survey boundaries using archaic measurements (chains, links, rods) and perishable landmarks like a "maple stump," "cedar tree," and "hemlock tree." Includes an intact red wax seal.
3. July 30, 1859 Discharge of Mortgage – Thomas J. Bayley to Stephen L. Goodell. **The historical highlight of the archive.** This document officially releases a $1,000 mortgage lien against the property. Crucially, the text explicitly states the debt was paid not in cash, but in "white and black marble slabs specified in three promissory notes"—providing an incredible direct window into the 19th-century "Marble Valley" barter economy where local stone functioned as hard currency.All three documents feature the bold, beautiful 19th-century cursive signatures and official filing endorsements of longtime Brandon Town Clerk, Barzillai Davenport, on the reverse sides.Condition:
The documents are in very good antique condition given their age. They show typical folding creases from historic filing storage, minor edge wear, and light age-toning/foxing that adds to their authentic period character. The text remains entirely legible throughout, and the original red wax seals remain crisp and intact. Please review the high-resolution photos to evaluate the condition details.An excellent addition for any collector of Vermont state history, Rutland County genealogy, early American economic/industrial history, or 19th-century legal ephemera.Shipping: Will be shipped flat and securely packaged with rigid backing to protect the wax seals and paper integrity during transit.