Drouin Collection microfilm at Windsor Public Library (2012)
Notaires de Detroit 1790-1796, Volume 4, pages 74-76, Microfilm Number 3316
L’Assomption D. Hesse 29th of June 1791
Detroit August 14th 1784
I, Henry Bird, do declare that the wench Esther became my property in consequence of an article of Capitulation of Martin Fort whereby the inhabitants and defenders agreed to deliver up their blacks, arms and moveables to the Indians as their property on condition that their persons should be safely conducted to Detroit – which article was punctually complied with and fulfilled by the Captors the said Esther became my property by consent and permission of the Indian Chiefs
(signed)
H. Bird Captain Present and witness (signed)
- McKee D. A. I. Affairs I do hereby make over and give away my right and property in the said wench and her male child to William Lee in consideration of his having cleared for me sixteen acres of Land.
(signed)
H. Bird Captain I certify that the above is a true copy of the original paper recorded by me at
L’assomption in the D. of Hesse the twenty ninth day of June one thousand and seven hundred and ninety one.
T. Smith C. Peace and Recorder