[New Jersey] - East Jersey

Proprietors of the Province of East Jersey. Document signed by Andrew Hamilton (Governor), Andrew Browne, Isaac Kingsland, John Inians, James Dundas, and John Royse, 1 page (11 5/8 x 14 5/8 in.; 295 x 372 mm), Perth Amboy, 1 May 1695, being a grant of 160 acres of land in Newark to Ester Bruen, papered seal, docketed on verso in hand of John Barclay, Receiver-General; formerly folded, silked on verso repairing fold-tears and edge-tears, signs of damp lightly smudging, but not obscuring, a few words, a few small inkstains.

formerly folded, silked on verso repairing fold-tears and edge-tears, signs of damp lightly smudging, but not obscuring, a few words, a few small inkstains.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

East Jersey’s development was tied to New York, New England, and the former Dutch colony of New Netherlands. Though East and West Jersey were ultimately joined in 1702, the provincial capitals of Perth Amboy in East Jersey and Burlington in West Jersey survived until Trenton became the state capital in 1790. The East Jersey Proprietors Corporation was only dissolved in 1998.

The present document grants 160 acres of land to Ester Bruen, widow, in right of her deceased husband John Bruen, late of Newark.