Lewis Benedict, Jr in Amherst, NH

Union officer (1817–1864) imprisoned at the notorious Libby Prison, and later killed in action during the Red River campaign. DS, signed “Lewis Benedict, Jr, Surrogate,†1 page, 7.5 x 9.5, August 24, 1847. An interesting legal document advising, “Before Anthony Blanchard Esquire Surrogate of said county, administration of all and singular the goods chattels & credits [of] Richard Towner…was committed & given to Ann Towner and Daniel Harland.†Page is inlaid to a slightly larger sheet. A couple slight brushes to text, a few creases, and mild show-through from docketing on reverse, otherwise fine condition.Listing originally posted at http