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Here is a vintage original 1822 Baltimore, Maryland \"LAND DEED\" signed (image #5) by the 4th Mayor of Baltimore, MD - George Stiles (1790-1819). Historical information/signatures are found on BOTH sides of this document. The sale of this land lot is under the consideration for $4,700.
This document is a piece of history from the early 19th century United States, specifically from the time period 1800-1899. The signatures of George Stiles (see image #7) and the other parties involved add an authentic touch to this unique piece of American & Maryland memorabilia. The name of: Edward Gillesby seems to be the buyer here.Size of this \"both-side used\" document is: 12 1/2\" by 19\" inches and for being 204 years old, still easy to read. The ORIGINAL Maryland Legal seal is shown here in image #8. *** Guaranteed 100% GENUINE or your money back. Protective shipping to all US States is $ 5.25 ***
Stiles (1760 – January 16, 1819) was a politician and merchantwho served as the fourth mayor of Baltimore, in the Democratic-Republican Party, from 1816 to 1819. He served one full term before resigning from his second term, the second resignation of a Baltimore mayor. It is likely that Stiles resigned as a result of bad health, as he died several months later.Stiles died on January 16, 1819.
NOTE: During the War of 1812, he commanded a naval militia corps of seamen known as the \"First Artillery of the Union\".