Autographed Document Signed about a bounty for a Revolutionary War veteran by YATES, Peter W. (1747 - 1826) - 1797

1797. unbound. 1 page, 5.75 x 8 inches, April 1797, confirming his purchase of military lands originally issued as a bounty for Stephen Durham, a Revolutionary War veteran, in part: "...Whereas Stephen Durham has on the 29th April 1797, sold and conveyed to me for the sum of thirty pounds, his military lands being six hundred acres, seven pounds of which I have paid to him...and the residue is to be paid to him provided he has not heretofore sold and conveyed said lands..." Evenly toned with the usual folds; bottom edge unevenly trimmed with slight loss of signature. Good condition.<br/><br/> Revolutionary War officer and member of the Continental Congress representing the State of New York.<br/><br/>