Lot 2
Bartlett, Josiah (1729-1795)., American judge, physician, Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court (1788-1790), first president of New Hampshire (1790-1792) and first governor of New Hampshire (1793-1794).
ADS (2) and DS on one sheet, 7¾" x 12½", Kingstown, N.H., 1785 Feb 1. Top half of page is a civil complaint written entirely in Bartlett's hand and signed by Joseph Judkins as complainant. The bottom half, again in Bartlett's hand, and signed by him as Justice of Peace, is an arrest warrant for one Sherburne Sleeper for an armed assault against Judkins. On verso Bartlett has penned and again signed his disposition of the case on 4 Feb. Sherburne acknowledged guilt and paid a fine of five shillings to the state and three shillings for court costs and was discharged. Archival tape used to reinforce folds and slight separation, otherwise Very Good and easily read.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Provenance: Laurence
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