Future Florida Governor, James E. Broome, Signs 1845 Document As Probate Judge

JAMES EMILIUS BROOME (1808-1883). Broome served as the third Governor of Florida between 1853 to 1857. DS. 2 pg. 8 x 10. November 19. 1845. N.p. A document signed J.E. Broome. The front of the document is the Sales of Cottonfor asc and risk of Estate of John W. Gotten deceased by Henry Waring & Son. Before serving as Floridas Governor James E. Broome was Probate Judge of Leon County between 1841-1848, and as such he was required to certify wills and estate sales such as that of John Gotten. After calculating the sale of cotton as $2611.45 and deducting related expenses, Broome certifies a profit (net proceeds) of $2219.05. The reverse lists other sources of income and deductions (generally outstanding debts to other individuals) from the Estate of John W. Gotten deceased, and the final value (balance) of the estate is listed at $1608.89. This would equal over $60,000 in value today. This document is an excellent example of a typical Southern planters estate and sources of income and costs in the 19th century. The document is in fine condition with some creases along the edges.