from
Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)
INTERCHANGEABLY. Formerly when deeds of land were made, where there Were
covenants to be performed on both sides, it was usual to make two deeds
exactly similar to each other, and to exchange them; in the attesting
clause, the words, In witness whereof the parties have hereunto
interchangeably set their hands," &c., were constantly inserted, and the
practice has continued, although the deed is, in most cases, signed by the
grantor only. 7 Penn. St. Rep. 320.