1853 Partial Inheritance Payment Receipt from W.B. Smith Estate Flushing Queens
$ 10.56
Description
1853 Partial Inheritance Payment Receipt from W.B. Smith Estate Flushing Queens. Showing minor signs of age and handling. Has a small receipt skewer hole near lower center. N o major issues to note. Eye-catching bold legible handwriting. Overall, in good to very good condition. On laid paper stock. Showing minor signs of age and handling. Expected fold creases from posting. Has a small receipt skewer hole near lower center. N o major issues to note. Eye-catching bold legible handwriting. Overall, in good to very good condition. Please take a close look to inspect. It measures approx. 2 3/4" x 7 1/2" 📜 Best effort transcription: Rec’d Flushing, January 17, 1853 from the Executors of Wm. B. Smith (deceased) thirty five dollars on a/c of legacy left by deceased to me $35.00 Elizabeth M. Smith mark 🔍 Interpretation This is a receipt for a partial inheritance payment (legacy): Date: January 17, 1853 Location: Flushing (likely Queens, NY) Estate: William B. Smith (deceased) Recipient: Elizabeth M. Smith Amount received: $35 (on account) Key Details The phrase “Executors of Wm. B. Smith (deceased)” confirms: The estate is being probated/settled “on account of legacy” means: This is a partial distribution, not the full inheritance The signature is by mark, indicating: Elizabeth M. Smith likely could not write, a common and important social detail in mid-19th century documents ===================================================== **Shipped securely in a poly sleeve inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking** Click HERE to see matchbooks I have available. Click HERE to see transit and trade tokens I have available. Click HERE to see billheads I have available. Click HERE to see letterheads I have available. For U.S. based orders, the shipping cost for the first purchase is $4.00 and no extra cost for additional similar items such as billheads, letterheads, tickets, patches, post cards, trade cards, stock certificates that can safely be shipped in the same package. I have over 63,000 unique items here on eBay - Click HERE to visit my store & save with combined shipping for multiple buys. For U.S. orders on a PC, use the "add to cart" feature to select multiple items before paying. If the cart does not combine shipping costs, I will refund excess fees as I pack your order the following morning. I have enjoyed buying and selling vintage collectibles for over 40 years. Unless noted otherwise, all items I offer are original and not reproductions. Please review photos for condition issues (if any) as they are part of the description, and contact me with questions before bidding or buying. All items are securely packed and shipped via USPS. Please rely on my 25+ yr. 11,000+ 99.9% feedback rating as a guide to your buying decision. I hope all is well with you and your family — thanks for stopping by! – Jerry
