St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818 [Regarding the will of James Bowdoin]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09001 Author/Creator: St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 15 May 1760 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 23.6 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Document notes that Arthur St. Clair's new wife Phebe Bayard stands to inherit from James Bowdoin at the time of her marriage. Now that she is married, the document outlines the money and property she receives. Signed by Arthur and Phebe St. Clair, as well as by William Tyng and Robert Duncan as witnesses.
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