I thought these distribution lists would be interested in an original patent of land at Marbletown that was sold at auction lately. It was the original patent from Governor Thomas Dongan to John Post dated 28 October 1686. I tried to purchase the document but the price went way above the estimated price and out of my price range. It eventually was sold for $800. I can only hope it went to a library and can be viewed or the information at least inspected and made available to the public. The auction catalog has a picture but it could not be zoomed so it was impossible to transcibe the information. The auction abstract and a link to the catalog are provided below. I checked in the Endorsed Land Papers, 1643 - 1803 and this patent is not mentioned in the book so this could be an interesting find. The patentee was called John Post and I assume this is Jan Jansen Post/Postma who married Jannetje Leseuer as I am not familiar with a John Post at Marbletown. I thought persons on these lists who are descendants of this person would find this interesting and might be able to contact the auction house and see if they can be put in touch with the purchaser. It looked like it was is excellent condition and had Dongan's signature and seal. Take care Chris *THOMAS DONGAN* (1634-1715) Second Earl of Limerick, member of the Irish Parliament, Royalist officer in the English Civil War, and Governor of New York from 1684 to 1688. Manuscript D.S. "*Thomas Dongan*" as Governor, 1p. large oblong folio, Oct. 28, 1686 a grant of land to "...*John Post A certain tract of land being Scituate and lying upon the south side of Esopus Kill or River ... within the limits of Marbletowne in the county of Ulster....*..." together with other parcels totaling hundreds of acres. Boldly signed by Dongan in the lower margin with an intact paper seal affixed. Some marginal wear and weak at folds (repaired with archival tape), light toning, else very good condition. *Estimate $ 200-300* http://auctions.alexautographs.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=41++++++++25+&refno=+++65949 -- Chris Brooks Kansas City, Missouri 816-363-1831