1869 Handwritten Estate Receipt Edward Buttrick Signed Elisa A Thompson Troy NH
Approximately 5" by 4" Signature intact, obvious tear.
Original handwritten estate receipt dated June 12, 1869, documenting payment of $6 to Edward Buttrick as his share of the proceeds from the estate of Joseph Hastell (late of Truro, deceased).
The document is signed by Elisa A. Thompson and reflects 19th-century probate and inheritance practices. Written in period ink on lined paper, this piece offers excellent genealogical and local history value, especially for collectors researching Massachusetts estates, Truro, or the Buttrick / Haskell families.
Details:
Date: June 12, 1869
Amount: $6
Individuals: Edward Buttrick, Joseph Hastell (deceased), Elisa A. Thompson
Topic: Estate settlement / inheritance receipt
Format: Original handwritten manuscript
Condition: Age-appropriate toning and edge wear; fully legible