As an example of what can be found, here is a letter written by a son of Isaac Lanfear (only the first page shown):The three-page letter transcribed is:----------------------------------[Page 1]Surrogates Court / County of JeffersonIn the matter of theapplication for Lettersof Administration on theEstate of IsaacLanfear late of Lorrainein the County of Jefferson,deceasedTo James R.A. Per-kins Esqr