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English: "Outstanding Benjamin Wright Raymond 1870 signed DeedChicago Mayor No. 3 and 6Elgin Watch Factory President Fox River Railroad Presidentinstrumental in securing the charter for Lake Forest Universityand building the city of Lake Forest, IllinoisThough B W Raymond never lived in Elgin Illinois he had extensive real estate holdings there.[ Album Album Album Album AlbumMore than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting.Outstanding and rare signed land deed 1870 signed by twice Chicago Mayor and President of Elgin Watch Factory Benjamin Wright Raymond. The document is also signed by his wife Amelia. Document has some age yellowing, a small chip to upper right corner area and a creased over corner to upper left corner. Hand signed in most certainly period quill, the writing on this deed is legible. There is a split and weakened fold seam to upper right quadrant when opened up and another small hole on an adjoining seam fold mark. A lovely green seal is bright although it has a portion missing. The Notary was Sam D Perry Chicago Illinois Cook County. Paper is not brittle but supple. See below for more information on Benjamin Wright Raymond. Item scanned in sections as it is too large to scan as a whole and a camera does not do this item justice. Signed April 4, 1870." |
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