175 - Saxony-Anhalt

Saxony-Anhalt Leopold III Frederick Francis of Anhalt-Dessau To Christiane Florentine Klickermann (née Engelschmidt), Chief Huntress: A charter granting the right to reside in the town and exemption from taxes and all other burdens. Bearing the handwritten signature of the Prince of Anhalt-Dessau (1740–1817). Dessau, Oct. 25, 1775. 1.5 pages on 1 double sheet (each approx. 34 x 20 cm) of handmade paper with watermark. With coat-of-arms stamp and paper-covered seal. With an original annotation by von Krosigk. — The second sheet contains additional notes by (Mayor?) J.L. Stubenrauch and von Krosigk, with their signatures. - Also included: Leopold IV Friedrich of Anhalt-Dessau. Privilege granted to the heirs of Klickermann regarding the right of residence and exemption from taxes that had been attached to their house at the churchyard. Ibid., Aug. 10, 1818. Bearing the authentic signature of the Duke (1794–1871). 1.5 pages on 1 double sheet (each approx. 34 x 20.3 cm) of handmade paper with watermark. With coat-of-arms stamp and paper-covered seal. - With 1 additional signature. - Brown spots and partially browned; fold marks; folds partially with tears and tiny missing areas; otherwise generally well-preserved. Privilege for the head huntress Christiane Florentine Klickermann, née Engelschmidt, granting her the right of residence and exemption from taxes and all other burdens. Signed by Prince Leopold III Friedrich Franz of Anhalt-Dessau (1740–1817). - With original signature by von Krosigk. - With additional notes by (Mayor?) J.L. Stubenrauch and von Krosigk, with their signatures. - Additionally: Leopold IV Friedrich of Anhalt-Dessau. Privilege for the heirs of Klickermann, concerning the right of residence and exemption from taxes pertaining to their house in the churchyard. Signed by the Duke (1794–1871) in his own hand. - Each bears a coat-of-arms stamp and a paper-covered seal. - Brown spots and some browning; crease marks; folds, some with tears and minor losses; otherwise generally well preserved.