1840 Vermont Legal Writ Heman Allen vs William Simons Signed Chauncey Goodrich For Sale

1840 Chittenden & Lamoille County VT Court Writ Signed Chauncey Goodrich Justice

Item Specifics & Features

• Date: March 2, 1840

• Location: Burlington, Chittenden County & Johnson, Lamoille County, State of Vermont

• Key Figures: Heman Allen (Plaintiff), William Simons (Defendant), Chauncey Goodrich (Justice of the Peace), Geo. K. Platt (Surety)

• Document Type: Hand-written Civil Court Writ / Attachment Summons (concerning an 1836 Promissory Note for $100 with annual interest)

• Signatures: Signed twice by Chauncey Goodrich, Justice of the Peace. Docketed on back by M. Noble, Clerk.

Listing Description

Item Overview:Up for sale is an original, 100% authentic hand-written legal document from 1840 out of Chittenden and Lamoille Counties, Vermont.

This writ orders the attachment of property/estate or arrest of William Simons of Johnson, VT, to satisfy a lawsuit brought by Heman Allen of Burlington, VT. The suit stems from a unpaid promissory note original dated November 8, 1836, for the sum of $100.

Document Details:

• Date of Document: Issued March 2, 1840

• Court: Chittenden County Court, March Term 1840

• Key Signatures: Signed twice by Chauncey Goodrich, Justice of the Peace. Includes docket notations on the reverse side signed by M. Noble, Clerk.

Condition:Good historical condition overall with clear, legible dark ink manuscript throughout. Exhibits typical fold creases, light age toning, and minor wear/fraying along the outer edges consistent with a 180+ year-old paper document. Please review the photos carefully for exact physical condition.