TWO MIDDLESEX CANAL HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS BY JOHN AND JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.

Revised: 8/15/2013

1) Lots 2267 & 2267A will be sold together as Lot 2267 with an estimate of $5,000-$7,000. 2) Please Note: There is a typographical error in the Lot 2267A portion of the lot where in the description it states “(signed) John Adams President Attest, Samuel Swan, Clerk”. This is actually signed by James Sullivan who is President of the Corporation. The document is of course also signed as can be clearly seen in the image “John Adams” as noted in the description. 3) Also the catalog stated “top inscribed in post written script: Boston, Feb 25, 1826…” It is actually Sept 25, 1826.

TWO MIDDLESEX CANAL HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS BY JOHN AND JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. 1) John Quincy Adams 1767-1848, hand-inscribed Middlesex Canal document with seal as follows: I appoint Thomas Boylston Adams of Quincy in the County of Norfolk, Esquire, my Attorney, to receive Dividends, if there ever should be any, on my shares in the Middlesex Canal Corporation – To vote and act for me at all meetings of the Stockholders, as I could myself if personally present, and to transfer in my name and behalf, all or any of my Said Shares, conformably to the Rules of the Corporation – With power of Substitution. Witness my hand and Seal this 7th day of July 1809. John Quincy Adams. Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of Louisa Catherine Smith, W. Steuben Smith. Verso inscribed: Power J.Q. Adams to T.B. Adams, Middlesex Canal. To receive Dividends, vote, transfer. 2) PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS DOUBLE SIGNATURE DOCUMENT ON MIDDLESEX CANAL. John Adams 1735-1826 Printed and inscribed Middlesex Canal Stock Document as follows: No. 270. This certifies the Rufus G. Amory Esq. of Boston on Proprietor of Share, No. Two hundred Seventy on the Middlesex Canal; which Share is transferable by assignment on the back hereof—- the same being entered on the Records of the (covered with seal). In Testimony whereof. The Seal of the Corporation is hereby affixed the twenty first day of December Anno Domini 1798. (signed) John Adams President Attest, Samuel Swan, Clerk. Verso: Top inscribed in post written script: Boston, Sept. 25th, 1826, We the subscribers, Executors of the Last Will and Testament of the Late John Adams, Esq. of Quincy in consideration of Two hundred sixty dollars paid us by John Q. Adams of Quincy do hereby assign him this share, No. Two hundred seventy in the Middlesex Canal to him the said John Q. Adams. Original inscription and print as follows: Witness of (?) Brown, L. Q Adams, Josiah Quincy. I the said Amory in consideration of one hundred fifty one dollars 87/100 paid me by John Adams Esq. of Quincy do hereby assign the Share No. 270 in the Middlesex Canal to him the said John Adams his Heirs and Assigns. Witness my Hand and Seal, the 12th day of May 1800, Rufus G. Amory. Witness (indistinct) 1800 May 16. Recorded Attest S. Swan Clerk. 16 October 1804. Value received I assign the within to John Quincy Adams, (signed) John Adams. 17th Oct. 1804 Value received I assign the within to John Adams, John Q. Adams. SIZE: 1) 7-3/4” x 6-1/2”. 2) 6″ h x 7-1/4″. CONDITION: 1) One corner lacking, strong India ink color, very good. 2) Post written script faded, John Adams signature bleeds through. Otherwise in very good condition. 7-70354 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2267	$26,070.00	Revised: 8/15/2013 1) Lots 2267 & 2267A will be sold together as Lot 2267 with an estimate of $5,000-$7,000. 2) Please Note: There is a typographical error in the Lot 2267A portion of the lot where in the description it states “(signed) John Adams President Attest, Samuel Swan, Clerk”. This is actually signed by James Sullivan who is President of the Corporation. The document is of course also signed as can be clearly seen in the image “John Adams” as noted in the description. 3) Also the catalog stated “top inscribed in post written script: Boston, Feb 25, 1826…” It is actually Sept 25, 1826. TWO MIDDLESEX CANAL HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS BY JOHN AND JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. 1) John Quincy Adams 1767-1848, hand-inscribed Middlesex Canal document with seal as follows: I appoint Thomas Boylston Adams of Quincy in the County of Norfolk, Esquire, my Attorney, to receive Dividends, if there ever should be any, on my shares in the Middlesex Canal Corporation – To vote and act for me at all meetings of the Stockholders, as I could myself if personally present, and to transfer in my name and behalf, all or any of my Said Shares, conformably to the Rules of the Corporation – With power of Substitution. Witness my hand and Seal this 7th day of July 1809. John Quincy Adams. Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of Louisa Catherine Smith, W. Steuben Smith. Verso inscribed: Power J.Q. Adams to T.B. Adams, Middlesex Canal. To receive Dividends, vote, transfer. 2) PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS DOUBLE SIGNATURE DOCUMENT ON MIDDLESEX CANAL. John Adams 1735-1826 Printed and inscribed Middlesex Canal Stock Document as follows: No. 270. This certifies the Rufus G. Amory Esq. of Boston on Proprietor of Share, No. Two hundred Seventy on the Middlesex Canal; which Share is transferable by assignment on the back hereof—- the same being entered on the Records of the (covered with seal). In Testimony whereof. The Seal of the Corporation is hereby affixed the twenty first day of December Anno Domini 1798. (signed) John Adams President Attest, Samuel Swan, Clerk. Verso: Top inscribed in post written script: Boston, Sept. 25th, 1826, We the subscribers, Executors of the Last Will and Testament of the Late John Adams, Esq. of Quincy in consideration of Two hundred sixty dollars paid us by John Q. Adams of Quincy do hereby assign him this share, No. Two hundred seventy in the Middlesex Canal to him the said John Q. Adams. Original inscription and print as follows: Witness of (?) Brown, L. Q Adams, Josiah Quincy. I the said Amory in consideration of one hundred fifty one dollars 87/100 paid me by John Adams Esq. of Quincy do hereby assign the Share No. 270 in the Middlesex Canal to him the said John Adams his Heirs and Assigns. Witness my Hand and Seal, the 12th day of May 1800, Rufus G. Amory. Witness (indistinct) 1800 May 16. Recorded Attest S. Swan Clerk. 16 October 1804. Value received I assign the within to John Quincy Adams, (signed) John Adams. 17th Oct. 1804 Value received I assign the within to John Adams, John Q. Adams. SIZE: 1) 7-3/4” x 6-1/2”. 2) 6″ h x 7-1/4″. CONDITION: 1) One corner lacking, strong India ink color, very good. 2) Post written script faded, John Adams signature bleeds through. Otherwise in very good condition. 7-70354 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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