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Summary: This 1839 handwritten letter from Prentiss Mellen to Paul Langdon discusses legal matters regarding the will of Mrs. Sewall and the protection of the executors. Mellen inquires if a bill in equity has been filed or if the matter has been resolved amicably. He also mentions plans to attend court in Alfred and extends regards to mutual acquaintances.
\"Portland Feb 12, 1839
Dear Sir,
Be so good as to drop me a line and inform me what measures have been taken by the friends at Portsmouth in respect to the will of Mrs. Sewall and the protection of the executors from danger. Have they filed a bill in equity, or has the business been amicably arranged? I make the enquiry because I wish to be certain whether I shall have any occasion to attend Mr. T. Court at Alfred the last of April. With my kind regards to Mrs. Sangster and all friends, I remain
Yours truly &c,
Prentiss Mellen
Second Page:Your of the 10 was duly received and in answer to which I would observe that nothing of moment has transpired since we had the pleasure of seeing you in York. We have had notice of the Gentlemen from Portsmouth having filed their bond with their reasons of appeal; which are, the insanity of the testatrix; as such a void & chimerical notion cannot for a moment be supported as we have all the witnesses on every material point ready to testify to the contrary. I expect to be in Portland the first of March when I will call on you. In the meantime, if anything should transpire will give you seasonable notice.
From:Judge Prentiss Mellen
Feb 1839
To:Capt Paul Langdon
York
Maine\"
Prentiss Mellen (1764-1840): Prentiss Mellen was an American lawyer, politician, and jurist. He served as a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (1818-1820) and was the Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court (1820-1834). Mellen significantly contributed to the legal and judicial development of Maine after its separation from Massachusetts in 1820.
Mary (Dunning) Sewall (1739-1823): Mary Dunning Sewall was a significant figure in York, Maine. Born on April 4, 1739, she married Dummer Sewall on December 16, 1760. Dummer Sewall was a prominent Revolutionary War soldier and community leader. Mary was known for her exemplary character and contributions to the community. She passed away on July 10, 1823, in Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine
