Soldier, surveyor, and legislator (1813–1891). ALS signed “G. B. Erath,” one page, lightly-lined, 8.25 x 8.25, August 23, 1850. Letter to a court clerk, in part: “I have made last year a return to your court...terms of Partitions in the case of T. J. Hughes, myself and Becher commissions will you be so good to say to Miss Hughes or party to pay my fees with bill was filed at the time, that we would like to have it if it is not payd it is likely on the bill of cost and I would like to see the collection pushed.” In very good condition, with overall toning and brittleness, chipping to edges, and show-through from docketing to reverse. Provenance: The Robert Davis Collection.
