The publication of a will is the declaration of the testator before the witnesses, that the instrument is his last will and testament. Publication is required by statute in some states.

12 Hight vs. Wilson, 1 Dall, Pa., 94; Doe vs. Pattison, 2 Blackf. (Ind.), 355.

13 Matter of Haviland, 17 Misc. (N.

Y.) 193.

14 Smith' vs. Evans, 1 Wils. C. Ph., 3B. 15 Goods of Byrd, 3 Curt, Ecc., 117.