COMMODORE TRUXTUN TRUXTUN, THOMAS. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed, twice, as Sheriff of Philadelphia, a Deed of Poll, acknowledging receipt of $640 from James H. Dundas and certifying the transfer to him of the remains of the estate of Thomas Pickering, including buildings and a lot "on the east side of Second Street, between Oxford Street and Peter Street," previously seized by the Court. One signature executing document, the other acknowledging receipt of payment. Additionally signed by four witnesses and a clerk. 1 page, 17x20 inches; one signature of Truxtun slightly faded but the other is bold, deep folds, moderate loss to edges of wax seal. Philadelphia, 4 July 1818
