1840 Antique Milton VT Legal Document Writ Lumber Dispute Milton Troy NY Signed For Sale

1840 Antique VT Legal Document Writ Lumber Dispute Milton Troy NY

Approximately 50\" glued together by 8\" see pics for condition.

• 1840 Antique Vermont Legal Document Writ – Chittenden County Court / Milton VT & Troy NY Lumber Dispute

  Up for sale is an original 1840 handwritten legal writ and court document originating from Chittenden County, Vermont (Burlington / Milton, VT).

  This detailed document outlines a legal dispute involving a lumber business partnership, featuring prominent references to local towns, business transactions involving thousands of pieces of plank/lumber, and specific individuals from Vermont and New York.

  Key Details & Transcript Highlights:

  • Date: May 1, 1840 (Issued); Recorded August 1840.

  • Location: Chittenden County, Burlington & Milton, Vermont.

  • Parties Involved:

  • Subject Matter: Attachment of goods/chattels to the value of $1,000 regarding an unpaid debt and breach of contract for thousands of pieces of plank/lumber delivered across Milton Upper Falls, Swanton Falls, and Powell Hill.

  Condition:

  • Overall: Very Good antique condition considering its age (over 180 years old).

  • Light toning, minor foxing/spotting, and standard folding creases expected with period legal documents.

  • Original ink manuscript is clear, dark, and entirely legible.

  • Paper retains strong integrity. Please see all high-resolution photos for exact condition details.