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Miscellaneous Letters, 1827-1847

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

"Anna" to unknown. This is an angry letter to a friend or suitor, urging him to fix unspecified personal problems with his father. Hugh Auchincloss and Son to James Houghton (2 copies), related to a legal dispute and arguing that while Houghton is incorrect, they will only do things that are "perfectly correct and honorable." Deborah Barton to unknown, consisting of an inventory of household goods. Henry Becker to John Pember, related to a legal dispute. James H. Bennett to 'Father,' regarding business travel and the construction of a canal. William Burke to Mrs. R.R. Simmons, regarding the death of one Lieutenant Callorn. Nat. Davidson to unknown, refusing the settlement of a legal dispute. William Davidson and Son to Charles Watson, regarding bonds in the estate of Joseph H. Brinton. W.H. Dillingham to Charles Chancy and Eli K. Price, valuing a piece of property. W.W. Gerhard to unknown, assuring the recipient that there was no "collusion" in a purchase of real estate that he made from one Mr. Lyon, his brother-in-law. E.B. Gaines to Abraham Britton, regarding the settling of the estate of one Mr. Meredith, related to "the Warts property." E.B. Gaines and Abraham Britton to unknown, same. H.I. Huidekoper to William Meredith, an "account of the receipts and disbursements of the past year" of an unspecified fund Anastasia Lloyd to 'Mr. Elliott,' regarding some business of her husband Richard. Anastasia Lloyd to Richard Lloyd, passing on information from Edward Burd. Also contains personal information. E. Morris Lloyd to F. Sergeant Price, regarding a lawsuit. E. Morris Lloyd to unknown, regarding a lawsuit, Simpson v. Phillips. Richard Lloyd to Mrs. Greenleaf, offering assistance. Richard Lloyd to unknown, asking for information on his case. Robert Miller to Titus Bennett, settling accounts. William H. Morris to Plunkett and Thompson (3), requesting payment of a bill. J.H. Parmela to Joseph P. Engles, regarding some financial difficulties. Eli K. Price to Mr. Abbott, regarding settling the debts of an estate by auctioning it off. Eli K. Price to John Sergeant, asking for his opinion on the settlement of the estate of David Sellers. --- Richards to George H. Springer, regarding shipping cargo. Abot Roz(?) to Thomas Forth. A court order. H. Shantridge to Alrich and Son, regarding the shipment of a mule. Thomson N. Sims to Stoerer and Foote (2), regarding some challenges in receiving payment from one Cornelius Parrell. Samuel Smith to unknown, authorizing a loan. B. Tiligham to Richard Lloyd, regarding the health of his uncle. L. Tiligham to General Lloyd, his grandfather, regarding a legacy owed to Tiligman. Charles Thomas to Charles Stokes, attempting to renew a lapsed friendship. Israel Walton to unknown, regarding serving 'Stodart' with a "written precept". Unknown to N. Davidson, attempting to settle a legal dispute.

Dates

  • Creation: 1827-1847

Access Restrictions

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