In re the probate of the Will of Stewart
New York Surrogate's Court
Application for the probate of a paper propounded as the last will and testament of William A. W. Stewart, and that letters testamentary issue to the executors therein named.
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
Testimony has been duly taken by me which establishes the following facts: First— That Mr. Stewart sailed from New York on the 10th day of March, 1888, at 3 p. m., in his yacht Cythera. Sécond—His destination was Kingston, Jamaica. Third—The length of time usually consumed in making the voyage from New York to Kingston is eighteen to twenty days. Fourth—Inquiries have been made by his family at the offices of the West Indian steamers and of the officers of those steamers for any news of the yacht, all of which have been futile, with one exception. Captain Hubbard, commander of…
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