.MTQ1Mg.MTAwOTk
From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
I Robert W. Smith of Calais on oath do testify and say that at sometime during the past winter I heard John Sebattis say he had received from Seth W. Smith the sum of forthy five dollars, at different times during the year 1857, for the purpose of purchasing lumber & materials to build a house or words to that effect.
Robert W. Smith
Washington [?] June 11th 1858. Personally appeared R. W. Smith and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed, before me.
Chs. R. Whidden
Justice of the Peace