Broadside Copy of 1727 Act of Separation

This broadside printed on heavy parchment background is from a copy penned by Wentworth Cheswill and  was found in the collection of Wentworth Cheswill, (1746-1817) long time Newmarket resident and thought to be the first person of color to be elected to public office in the United States.. Copied by Wentworth from original NH Colonial Governor's Council papers, it sets the bounds of the new town, first selectmen, and tasks required by the residents, as a result of a petition to separate from the town of Exeter in order to form a separate Parish The document  was approved by the Governor's Council  and signed by NH's Colonial Governor John Wentworth on December 15,1727, thus establishing the town of Newmarket..
 
The broadside is 12" by 12" and can fit in a standard 12' by 12" frame, It was digitally enhanced by resident John Herman, This broadside would make a great gift for office or den, or in the collection of those interested in history. The broadside may be ordered by a check for $20made payable to Newmarket 300 and mailed to 186 Main Street, Newmarket, NH, 03857 or through the Clover app on this site, plus a $2 service fee. For items requiring shipping please email newmarketnh300@gmail.com for the cost of shipping/packaging to be added to sales price.. All sales proceeds benefit events and programs of Newmarket 300, a registered non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging, promoting, and sometimes producing events celebrating "300 Years at the River's Edge".