This lot is a singe-sided, one-page document that transfers land which Seneh Mitchell inherited upon the death of her husband, John, to other members of the Mitchell family. Mitchell family members mentioned in the letter include John, John Jr., Andrew, Asa, Susan, and David.
The extended Mitchell family lived in Temple, Maine and the surrounding areas. At the time of this document in 1829, Temple was part of Kennebec County. It is now part of Franklin County.