An original 1861 indenture document measuring 24 inches high by 30 inches wide when open and 6 inches high by 10 inches wide when closed. The document is handwritten in black ink with ornamental penmanship prominently featuring the title 'This Indenture' at the top. It includes a blue revenue stamp dated 12-2-61 and a red wax seal near the signature of Alexander Hawke. The reverse bears additional notations signifying the legal details of the transaction. This historic legal document is well-maintained for its age, reflecting detailed contractual agreements of the period.