D, 391–395: Lease and release. 10 & 11 May 1785, John Portman of Ninety Six District to John Foster of same, for £30 sterling, 200 acres on both sides Little Sandy Run, a branch of Pacolet River including Hugh Pelms cabban on north side Rocky Branch of said run, granted 22 May 1772 to John Kerconnel by Gov. Josiah Martin [North Carolina], 200 acres which said land John Portman by lease and release 12 March 1777 and by another dated 27 July 1773 the former John Elliot to said Portman and the latter from William Portman from the “original patton.” John Portman (J) (Seal), Wit: John Portman (P) Jun., Daniel Covenhoven, Nicholas Jasper. Proved by the oath of Nicholas Jasper before John Thompson, J.P.