Statement of the Administration of the Estate of James R. Smith, Late of New-York, Merchant (Died June, 1817,) Estate Settled and Divided in 1829-1830. March, 1865. Printed in New York City by Chatterton and Parker. 1865, 19 pp, 8.25” x 5.5”, 8vo, softcover pamphlet.
In a fair condition, with rubbing and wear to wraps, along with loss to bottom. Looseness from tops of wraps, primarily at front. Old-hand inscription at top of front wrapper. Text block remains bound well with occasional wear. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.
A scarce piece concerning the protracted legal battle of the estate of James R. Smith, a New York merchant who died in 1817. Dealing with new generations of estate recipients and statutes of limitations, the case was heard by the Supreme Court in the case of Clarke v. Boorman’s Executors.
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