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CA - Nevada County,1853 - Power of Attorney Letter

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
CA - Nevada County,1853 - Power of Attorney Letter
Session D is a Mail-Bid Only Auction. Absentee bids will be accepted only. No live bidding will be allowed. All winners will be contacted after the auction. BIDDING ENDS MONDAY JUNE 27 AT 5PM PACIFIC TIME!!!
Five page letter in two parts, datelined "Nevada City, Feby 27th 1853." The first letter is from W. O. Warnock to his wife and son, in which he expresses his regret at not being able to send any money. The second note was sent to "Wm Oscar Warnock family of Charleston, South Carolina now of Nevada in the State of California have made constituted & appointed and do by these present make constitute and appoint John Farley of said City of Charleston my true & legal attorney for me and in my name to ask demand and receive & if necessary to Sue for recovery in my name and & all monies & effects due me from the estate of my late grandmother Agnes E. Leadbetter…" He later "hereby absolutely anull & revoke all former powers of attorney given by me to any person or Persons whatever touching the premises." Measures 7 1/2" x 9 3/4", has multiple foldlines and spots, otherwise very fine.