Description:

1778 Revolutionary War-Era Land Deed. Samuel Peaslee to Matthew Harvey Early Sutton, New Hampshire. Original 1778 land deed documenting a transfer between two of the earliest settlers of Sutton, New Hampshire (then known as Perrystown). Written on laid paper with the printed heading "Know all Men by these Presents". The document is written in iron gall ink, and represents the standard legal format of the Revolutionary era. The original red wax seal is still present. This document refers to a tax seizure and resale, a process that played a major role in settling early colonial towns. As constable and tax collector, Samuel Peaslee was responsible for collecting unpaid taxes and selling delinquent lands at public venue. This deed records one of those transactions. The land sold to Matthew Harvey includes: 96 acres from the northwest end of Lot No. 54 (First Division), originally owned by Thomas Hale ; 70 acres from the south side of Lot No. 53 (Second Division), originally owned by Benjamin Eaton. Both original proprietors had failed to pay their taxes, and Peaslee sold the combined parcels to Harvey for seven pounds on August 6th, 1778. These tax sales were later challenged in court around 1803. The court ultimately ruled in Peaslees favor, upholding the validity of these transactions and confirming the land titles, allowing settlers like Matthew Harvey to retain their property. This document reflects not only early land distribution but also the legal framework that secured ownership in a Colonial American town. The Matthew Harvey House is a registered historical landmark through the National Park Service. It still stands today. The site where the Matthew Harvey House stands is currently called Muster Field Farm because of the military musters that took place on the property between 1787 and 1851. Keywords: Historical, Collectible; Ref: BD3257

  • Provenance: Samuel Peaslee (1746–1821) was one of Sutton’s earliest and most important settlers, arriving in 1767 with his father, David Peaslee, who is recognized as the town’s first settler. He played a major role in building the community from the ground up—running a tavern, serving in the Revolutionary War militia, and helping lay out roads, bridges, and early homesteads. Records describe him as incredibly hardworking, even carrying grain on foot to nearby towns for milling, and he was instrumental in redistributing land to new settlers through tax sales like the one documented here. The buyer, Matthew Harvey, came to Sutton around 1772 at just 22 years old and quickly rose to prominence. He established a farm out of the wilderness and became a leading figure in the town, serving as a deacon, tavern keeper, justice of the peace, and Sutton’s first representative to the state legislature. He remained a central figure in the community until his death in 1799, at which time he was the town’s largest landowner. Harvey’s influence carried well beyond his lifetime through his sons, Jonathan Harvey and Matthew Harvey, both of whom became major political figures in early 19th century New Hampshire. Jonathan served in the state legislature, was president of the New Hampshire Senate, and later represented the state in the U.S. Congress for multiple terms. His brother, Matthew Harvey (1781–1866), followed an equally distinguished path. Born in Sutton on June 21, 1781, he rose to serve as Speaker of the New Hampshire House, U.S. Congressman, Governor of New Hampshire, and later as a United States District Judge after being appointed by Andrew Jackson. He died in Concord, New Hampshire, on April 7, 1866, at the age of 84. The Harvey family’s rise to political prominence was rooted in the opportunities created during Sutton’s earliest years, including land acquisitions such as this one. At one point, Jonathan served as President of the State Senate while Matthew served as Speaker of the House—an unusual and powerful example of a single family shaping state leadership.
  • Dimensions: 12.5 x 7.5in
  • Medium: Paper
  • Circa: 1778
  • Condition: This piece is in good condition, with signs of wear commensurate with age. Please review the photos for details and condition.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, COD (cash on delivery), Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

LOCAL PICK-UP INFORMATION:
Buyers can pick-up up their purchased lots locally at Bradford's Auction Gallery or have their items shipped. Local pick up is available upon payment of the invoice. There is no fee for local pickup however, storage fees may apply for items not picked up.

LOCATION: Bradford's Auction Gallery
HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
ADDRESS: 15210 N 99th Ave Sun City, AZ 85351
CROSS STREET: (Located at the NW Corner of 99th Ave and Greenway Rd)

OUT OF TOWN SHIPPING INFORMATION:

JEWELRY & COINS:
Domestic Invoices that only contain jewelry or coins will be shipped in-house. Bradford's will ship jewelry and coins domestically via fedex and usps flat rate shipping. A minimum shipping charge of $25 will apply for any items shipped in-house. Any invoices that contain additional items would be turned over to a 3rd party shipper.

ARTWORK & OTHER ITEMS:
For out of town buyers, once we have received your payment your purchase can be be turned over to a 3rd party shipper. Bradford's will automatically release your lots to Westside Mail Center a local 3rd party shipper who specializes in shipping auction lots. Westside Mail Center will reach out to you to arrange packing, shipping and insurance. Please notify Bradford's immediately upon payment of your invoice if you prefer to ship with another 3rd party shipper other than Westside Mail Center.

They offer FedEx, DHL, UPS and USPS services for most parcels. For those larger items, Packing, Shipping, Crating & Freight services are available. For questions related to shipping please feel free to contact them directly for shipping questions or quotes.

Westside Mail Center
13794 W Waddell Rd Suite 203, Surprise, AZ 85379
Phone: 623-825-6016
Email: [email protected]
www.westsidemailcenter.com

SHIPPING TERMS
The winning bidder / buyer is solely responsible for the shipping. All fees and costs associated with shipping are separate from the hammer price (winning bid), buyer's premium and sales taxes. The winning bidder / buyer has the right to arrange their own shipping with a 3rd party shipper at their own expense if you prefer to use a shipper other than Westside Mail Center. All packing and shipping from any company besides Westside Mail Center must be arranged and coordinated by the winning bidder / buyer within 5 days from the date of the sale or an additional storage surcharge could apply. The cost of an item can affect the price of insurance, packaging materials and method of shipping however, shipping costs are based on size, weight, dimension, location, speed as well as other factors. Winning bidders / buyers are responsible for payment of auction invoices regardless of the cost of shipping as the winning bidder / buyer is solely responsible for the shipping and any costs associated. Sales are final and items cannot be returned to Bradford's or refunded due to shipping.

3RD PARTY SHIPPERS
Bradford's can assist the winning bidder / buyer by arranging shipping and insurance through a 3rd party shipper however, the buyer is responsible for obtaining quotes and scheduling pick-up. Bradford's Auction Gallery reserves the right to ship parcels via our own in-house shipping methods, based on actual weight or dimensional weight (whichever is greater).

Bradford's or the designated 3rd party shipper will ship to the address provided on the winning bidder / buyers invoice. It is the winning bidder / buyers responsibility to communicate with the shipper and provide any specific shipping requirements, address information or details that will ensure proper delivery. It is the buyers responsibility to verify and maintain update accurate shipping information including address within their bidding account.

The winning bidder is responsible for understanding the import fees and import laws of their respective province/state/country. It is also the bidder's responsibility to obtain any and all import documentation (import/export licenses, certificates or other documentation) prior to bidding.



LOCAL PICK UP - ARIZONA FIREARMS BUYERS
Arizona residents MUST pick-up in person at Bradford's Auction Gallery with a scheduled date of pick up. Details and information will be included on the winning bidders invoice. Any local Arizona Buyer of Post 1898 firearms MUST complete all necessary registration forms at Bradford's Auction Gallery. Local Buyers MUST have a Valid ARIZONA ID with Current Physical Address. If your Arizona ID does not reflect your current address you MUST provide us with a secondary form of ID that contains your correct address. Arizona Gun Dealers must have a signed copy of their Federal Firearms License in order to accept delivery of modern weapons. ANY DENIED BACKGROUND CHECK WILL RESULT IN A REFUND MINUS A 25% RESTOCKING FEE.

OUT OF TOWN SHIPPING FIREARMS BUYERS:
Shipping for Out-of-State Buyers must be done through our 3rd Party Shipper Westside Mail Center. All firearms Post 1898 must be shipped to a valid holder of a Federal Firearms License on ALL Modern Weapons. The full cost of shipping and packing will be at the winning bidders / buyers expense. It is your responsibility to provide Westside Mail Center with the FFL dealer of your choice and they are responsible for sending the 3rd party shipper a copy of their FFL information. FIREARMS UNABLE TO BE SHIPPED TO YOUR STATE WILL RESULT IN A REFUND MINUS A 25% RESTOCKING FEE AND SHIPPING COSTS IF APPLICABLE.

Bradford's

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 25% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $999 $20
$1,000 $4,999 $50
$5,000 $9,999 $100
$10,000 + $200