Reitzell v. Miller

It appears from the record that Philip Reitzell died in April, 1850, and letters of administration were granted on his estate to Henry and Franklin Reitzell, at the May term of the probate court of Stephenson county, of that year. It also appears that they gave notice, requiring the presentation of all claims against the estate to be made for adjustment at the August term following. That Philip Reitzell in his life-time and at his death was a partner in the firm composed of himself, Miller, and Jonathan Reitzell. That the administrators and the surviving partners, for the purpose of adjusting…