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[GETTYSBURGH]. GETTYS, James (1759 – 1815). Document signed by the founder of Gettysburg. Addams County, (Pennsylvania): 10 November 1814. Ink signature (“James Gettys”) as foreman of a jury, on a bill of indictment against David Agnew, a “labourer” who “did commit fornication with a certain Pheby Pennrose and then and there did beget a female bastard child…” Slight toning at folds; small tears at edges. 6 ½ x 8”.
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