Mississippi Territory, ''Claiborne'' County, ss. August 1, '181'1 [written]. Partly printed form for 'ADAMS' county. Crossed out and replaced with ''Claiborne''. Printed on laid paper, watermark visible at top edge. 193mm by 169mm. An important judgment form rendered '...in favor of the President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of the Mississippi, on a Note of Hand; dated...' The judgment was due in one month from date for $225.27. An important Territorial form with the text printed. Except for this document from the Anderson sale, we do not recall seeing another. Neatly accomplished in dark brown ink. Multiple endorsements on the back including one with a ''Territorial'' notation. Minor folds. Choice Very Fine. A lovely piece.
Ex Anderson Sale (NASCA-Karp Auction, March 28-30, 1985, lot 2792).
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