On offer is a letter, written and signed by Thomas Bartlet, written to Justice of the Peace Oliver St. John (d1831). This letter was written by Bartlet in order to provide the Court with information about the valuation of a boat owned by a Mr. Hall. Bartlet explains that he is unable to attend Court. He writes, "I am not able to walk...." and provides information about the boat's valuation for judgement. The letter is dated May 6th, 1823 in Bare Need, Newfoundland, and there is a note on the back stating that it was "returned into Court May 8th, 1823". It is addressed to to Oliver St. John, Justice of Peace, Harbour Grace, Surrogate Court. Oliver St. John, Esq., was a employee in that district in the service of Government, progressively as Clerk of the Peace, Chief Magistrate, Surrogate judge for the District of Conception Bay, (until the introduction of the Judicatore Act), and finally as one of the Bench of Magistrates. 12.5x8 inches folded to 6.5x8 inches. Autograph Letter Signed (ALS), 2 pages. Hole near the ancient red seal. Writing on two pages plus address and notes on a third. Many tiny tears and fold lines that do not interfere with readability. Fair condition.
