Deed Book 6, page 422.

Indenture made the 2nd day of June 1759, between James Hudson of Northampton County, North Carolina, and Peter Johnson and Alexander Mackie, for 42 pounds and 9 shillings, conveying tract adjoining Robert Campbell and Dibnam, and being a patent granted to the said James Hudson for 400 acres dated May 11, 1759.

Signed by James Hudson (his mark). Witnesses were Phillimon BOWERS, Jane BOWERS, and Antho. Gresham. The purpose of the deed was to clear the said James Hudson and Abnard Baits of all debts, dues, and demands belonging to the estate of Alexander Gordon, dec'd. against the said Hudson and Baits.

Indenture proved in Court on September 24, 1759, by the oaths of Philiomon BOWERS and Jane BOWERS, and at Court for November 26, following, fully proved by the oath of Anthony Gresham.