Passionate Abolitionist and
Witness to the American Civil War
This letter, addressed to “Miss Slater,” provides information on William Slater’s estate costs.
R Barber, Solicitor
St. Peter’s Gate
Nottingham
April 16, 1879
Dear Madam,
I have now paid the Legacy Duty, and passed the Residulary Accounts, and on the other side beg to send you particulars of the amount due to me which I hope you will find satisfactory and correct.
Yours truly
Robert Barber
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Statement
Costs of proving will and obtaining Probate 1-1-0
Costs of preparing transfer of mortgage
(long and special) fair copy and
completing same3-3-0
Costs of preparing and passing Residuary accounts
and paying duties etc. 8-10-6
Total£4-14-6
Payments
Paid register’s fees for approving will 2-3-0
Paid for passing probate 0-5-0
Paid ? Newbold and Faultine’s drayers 5-14-1
Paid Legacy Duties 4-10-0
Paid sampling transfer and agents charges 0-10-0
Total 13-2-1
TOTAL £17-16-7 $.16
Signed over one penny Victorian stamp April 7, 1879 paid
Envelope no stamp
Post mark Nottingham APR 16 79
Miss Slater
Langley Mill
Near Nottingham.
This bill is addressed to a “Miss Slater” in Langley Mill, and gives the ambassador’s information on William Slater’s estate.