The Major William L.A. Ellis Collection

Contracts with Martha J. Polhill, Spouse

Below are two contracts entered into by Wm L.A. Ellis and his wife, Martha J. Polhill.  The first contract appears to be a contract of marriage, dated December, 1853.  The second contract appears to be granting Ellis power of attorney over Martha's property, dated February, 1854 (after marriage). Each document is a single page, but due to size, each was scanned as two parts.

Marriage Contract, December, 1853

Power of Attorney Contract, February, 1854

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