1843 Ohio Justice Document with Handwritten Depositions & Signatures Lake County
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This rare 1843 handwritten legal document from Ohio features sworn depositions by G.L. Heaton and Edward Gillett, certified by Justice Samuel Tomlinson. The paper records testimonies about the character of an indivi ... Read More
This rare 1843 handwritten legal document from Ohio features sworn depositions by G.L. Heaton and Edward Gillett, certified by Justice Samuel Tomlinson. The paper records testimonies about the character of an individual named M.C. Davis, with detailed Q&A about his truthfulness and credibility. The depositions provide a fascinating insight into mid-19th century legal procedures and community character evaluations in Lake County, Ohio.Measuring approximately 12.5 by 16 inches, this original manuscript is penned in neat period ink script with signatures and marks authenticating the depositions. The document is historically significant as it captures a snapshot of justice administration and personal reputation assessment in the 1840s, a valuable artifact for collectors of legal, Ohio, or 19th-century Americana ephemera. Its provenance is reinforced by multiple signatures including a Justice of the Peace and objection notes by interested parties.Ideal for historians or collectors interested in early American legal history, this piece exemplifies authentic 1800s handwritten court records. The document's content and dated signatures make it a unique collectible reflecting the societal and judicial norms of 19th century Ohio.
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