[Pea Patch Island]

Minutes of the Proceedings before the Hon John Sergeant of Philadelphia in the Matter of the Pea Patch Island, referred to him as sole arbitrator between the United States on the one side, and James Humphrey on the other

Washington DC: 1848. [3]-251p. Disbound. Details regarding the decade long legal battle between Delaware and New Jersey as to the ownership of the island. A battle eventually won by Delaware. John Sergeant (1779 - 1852) was an American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the United States House of Representatives. Red stain along the inner margin of the title page from a binders tape having been removed. A few spots on the title page and the remains of a label that was affixed to the top of the title page to cover a contemporary signature. Scattered foxing throughout. Scarce in its original edition. Item #10089

Price: $200.00