ALS, one page, 8 x 10, November 16, 1781. Handwritten letter concerning legal fees, in part: "Immediately after the adjournment of the last Supreme Court of Errors, I wrote to Mr. Huntington, advising him of the unfortunate result of his case. At that time the bill of cost, and some other expences, were not ascertained. Mr. Edwards as you have been informed, commenced a suit in Chancery, and both suits have occasioned a large amount of charges. My fees amount to…$227.83 in the whole…The Bill of Asa Chapman Esq'r whom I engaged in the Superior Court as assistant Counsel is 87 Dollars." Mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 16.75. In very good to fine condition, with an abrasion to the top center, and a small hole to the bottom.
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