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Samuel Freeman autographed partially printed legal document issued in Cumberland County, Massachusetts, dated May 13, 1809. The writ concerns a financial dispute between Nicholas Emery of Portland and Benjamin Patterson of York and directs the attachment of Patterson's property in connection with an unpaid promissory note. Freeman has autographed the document at the conclusion in his capacity as Clerk. Stephen Longfellow, father of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is named within the printed text as a witness to the document. The verso contains extensive contemporary court docketing, including an additional autograph of Major General Nathan Goodwin in his capacity as Coroner.

The document measures approximately 8 x 9.25". Fine condition with expected age toning, original folds, scattered light staining, minor edge wear, and handling wear.

Samuel Freeman (1743-1831) was an American Revolutionary-era patriot, public official, and jurist closely associated with the civic and political development of Maine while it remained part of Massachusetts. During the Revolutionary period, he served the patriot cause in numerous public capacities and later held a variety of important judicial and governmental offices, including service as judge of probate for Cumberland County. Freeman was also a prominent figure in Portland and an advocate for the eventual separation of Maine from Massachusetts.

Nathan Goodwin (1742-1814) was a Revolutionary War patriot and prominent early citizen of Maine. He served in the Massachusetts militia during the Revolutionary era and rose to the rank of Major General. Goodwin later held a number of civic offices in York County, including service as coroner, the capacity in which he autographed the present document.

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