>From Documents Relating to the Colonial History of New Jersey, Vol. 22 A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN 1695. The following is the oldest New Jersey marriage license known to be in existence: "THE GOVERNOUR AND PROPRIETORS of the Province of East New Jersey, To Any of his Majesties Justices of the peace In the sayd Province, to whose hands these presents shall come, GREETING Whereas Application hath beene made unto us In behalfe of Grasham Mote and Sarah Clayton both of Middletoun In the Countie of Munmouth to bee Joyned In Marriage, And WEE being certainelie Informed that the sayd Grasham Mote and Sarah Clayton are free and unmarried persones THESE are therefore to Authorize and Impower you to Joyne the sayd persones In the holy bond of Matrimonie In usuall forme, for which these presents shall bee your warrant GIVEN under the Seale of the sayd Province the twelth day of ffebruarie Anno Dom: 1696. AND. HAMILTON." This document is written on white paper, both ink and paper excellently preserved. In the upper left hand corner