Freeman v. Peterson

On January 26,1905, Charles Peterson, who was a man of mature years and an uncle of the appellant, was found dead in his cabin at or near Telluride in San Miguel county. It appears he was living alone. Near his bed a book wás found, containing some writing of the deceased, and probably written by him in anticipation of his death, which reads as follows:

“Telluride, Jan. 25, 1905.

“To Ernest Freeman:

“You are entitled to one-half of my mining property and the rest goes to square my bills. Also collect all my old accounts what I had before I went in with Barney. Do not pay any gambling debts; it…