Legal correspondence of William Sterrett of Mason County, West Virginia, 1827-1833
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Sterrett was a lawyer and county clerk besides being a land agent, and he received requests and advice about legal documents. The Executive Department of Mason County, West Virginia requested a certificate of summons. The Auditor's Office (probably of the State of West Virginia) advised W. Sterrett about issuing executions against the estate of a convict. The Executive Department of Richmond, West Virginia rejected the recommendations of Mason County, West Virginia justices for information of request. Folder also contains a letter closing out the estate of Edward H. Donough of Mason County, West Virginia, addressed to Sterrett, his legal administer of state.
Dates
- Creation: 1827-1833
Creator
- From the Collection: Sterrett, William (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository