1876 Maine Probate Estate of Arthur Mitchell Signed by Judge Edward Hitchcock
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Description
Original 1876 probate court receipt from Franklin County, Maine, related to the estate of Arthur Mitchell of Minot. The document records a $2.00 payment to the Farmington Chronicle for publishing a court-ordered notice regarding the first account of administration. It is signed by James B. Seavey, Register of Probate, and names Edward K. Hitchcock, then serving as Franklin County Probate Judge.
– Date: June Term, 1876
– County: Franklin County, Maine
– Estate of: Arthur Mitchell (deceased)
– Names mentioned: David Mitchell, Edward K. Hitchcock (Probate Judge), James B. Seavey (Register), Charles W. Keyes (newspaper publisher)
– Purpose: Payment for legal notice publication
– Dimensions: Approx. 3.25″ tall by 6.75″ wide
This is a genuine 19th-century legal ephemera item with direct connections to documented public officials. Ideal for collectors of Maine history, genealogy, or antique legal documents.
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Condition
This antique payment receipt is in good condition. It has no tears, but it has light creases, toning, edge wear, and stains. Please review the included photos of the actual item to make a complete determination of its condition.
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