This legal document, written by James H. Stone in October 1871, outlines the legitimization of claim to land for the Educational Home for Boys. The document cites chronological wills from the initial purchase of the land on April 8, 1738 by John Bartram, noted American botanist. His will, dated January 7 1772, left his land to his son, James Bartram. The James Bartram will, dated January 19, 1797, leaves the land to his son, James Bartram II and annuities to be paid to his daughters. James Bartram the second, in his own will dated November 25, 1825, after directing payments of his debts, left the land to his sister, Ann Bartram, for the use in her life, afterwards to be entrusted to his niece, Mary Gibson, "and to her heirs be assigned forever." This will was proven March 12, 1838. This document then claims legal right, by acknowledgement of the present Mary Gibson of the lands to be used by the Educational Home for Boys.