Box 4267.001

This file contains two photocopies of a signed contract in which Richard Chanoweth promises to deliver to Philip Engle "Summer Deer Skins" equal in value to a barrel of whiskey sent by Engle.

This file contains one summons to be served on Richard J. Munford, Jane W. Munford, and Allethia Munford of Hart County, Kentucky, "Jane and Allethia being heirs of James Munford." The summons indicates that the Munfords must appear in court to answer a bill of revivor exhibited against them by Frances Walton, heir of Mathew Walton.

This file contains thirty-six letters and nine records belonging to Thomas J. Campbell, a lawyer and businessman in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, who had business dealings with men from all over Kentucky and surrounding areas, mostly regarding the buying and selling of land.

This file contains a letter addressed to Phillip Thompson. The letter, which is missing a signature, relates to a court case involving the author's estate. The top of the letter bears a penciled note written by donor Wade Hall that mentions Morganfield, Kentucky.

This file contains a letter from Jonathan Jewett of New York to L. H. Hamilton of Augusta, Georgia, about business. In the letter, Jewett discusses "Jane G. Hall's suit" and instructs Hamilton to "git the best ofer [sic] you can and write me on the subject."

This file contains an express order from J. H. Clark of the US Navy to Philip Weisel asking for one barrel of Bedford Water to be shipped to New York without delay. Clark asks questions about how he should pay for the merchandise and concludes that "the Reverend Hall will tell you who I am, and that you will be paid."

This file contains handwritten copies of two promissory notes on a single sheet of paper, both signed by Uriah Heildreth. The notes indicate that Heildreth owed Jacob Martin $356.97 and J. W. James $195.94. A notation on the back says the original notes were sent to Samuel Seatan(?) in Greenupsburgh, Kentucky.

This file contains business letters to Augustus Haven of Tyson Furnace, Vermont. The first letter was written from Proctorsville on December 27, 1838, by M. S. Proctor, who asked if Haven would want "one of our Engines and Pumps." The second letter was written from Acworth on December 1, 1839, by William Hayward, and asks Haven to send patterns for top and bottom oven plates.

This file contains a note with half of the text missing, signed by John Douglas and W. F. Campbell, indicating an amount of $402.83 and mentioning payment to J. C. Gabler and Company of Brownsville. The other side of the paper contains a note in a different hand signed by J. C. Gabler and Company.

This file contains a letter written by John Myer Aspinwall to comptroller A. C. Flagg in Albany, New York. Aspinwall wrote Flagg to inform him that his sister would transfer her power of attorney for James L. Aspinwall, as previously agreed.

This file contains a letter written by R. Jenness in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to Lazell, Perkins, and Company, an iron company in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Jenness wrote to inform the company that there was money available in a bank in Boston to settle the balance of Jenness's account with them. Jenness also mentions a need for more nails, and hopes "the ... rains will put your mills in operation so that shortly you will be able to supply me."

This file contains one letter from E. F. Sise and Company in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to Messieurs Mason and Lawrence in Boston. The text of the letter outlines a bill for freight and expenses on coal provided to the Salmon Falls Company.

This file contains a letter from E. E. Upham in Bangor, Maine, to Jefferson Lake, Esquire, of Brownville, Maine, requesting that Lake provide information regarding "Mr. Rand's" progress on a timber cutting job.

This file contains a letter from William H. McKliny in Wetumpka, Alabama, to L. H. Hamilton in New York. The letter concerns the two men's business partnership, which they were trying to wrap up, and the closing of business in Alabama.

This file contains a letter from Drinker and Morris in Richmond, Virginia, to Lindsay and Blakiston, Booksellers, in Philadelphia, placing an order for several books.

This file contains one letter to Otis Kimball, Esq., of in Bath, Maine, from C. Brick, in Boston. The letter discusses sales and proceeds, and speculates on whether Kimball can "draw on" two months' [hiring?], "but that is hardly a supposoble [sic] case since the California drafts begin to appear."

This file contains a printed leaflet from L. D. Crenshaw, Brothers and Company of Richmond and McDaniel and McCorkle of Lynchburg, advertising to "Western Merchants" shipping rates for merchandise being sent between Baltimore and Lynchburg.

This file contains the deposition of Charles Marx, taken at the office of Sidney S. Baxter in the city of Richmond with William F. Watson acting as notary, and related to a suit filed by W. Curr against Henry J. Tarr and John R. Ray. In the deposition, Marx, a farmer, indicated that he was present for the trial of a new plough and spoke to its effectiveness.

This file contains a letter from C. Bowen, in Waterford, to Edward Sherlock, about a shortage in the wool Sherlock had sent to be sold.

This file contains one letter from Samuel Holt in Marengo County, Alabama, to Mr. August Winston, in Mobile, Alabama, concerning the shipment of the five bags of cotton Winston ordered. The outside of the letter is addressed to John A. Winston and Company, Mobile, Alabama.

This file contains a letter from Ford W. Nelson of Toledo, Ohio, to Mrs. Jakey about hog prices and the best times to sell and buy.

This file contains two letters. One letter, dated November 11, 1857, is written to "dear brother," and discusses daily life and prices of plows, horses, and land. It is accompanied by an envelope addressed to S. H. Allard of Gallipolis, Ohio. The other letter, dated February 14, 1859, is also addressed to "dear brother," and concerns the sale and value of marble. The letter, which mentions Gallipolis and Portsmouth, is signed with the names S. H. Allard and W. H. Allard.

This file contains an order for two boxes and one bale made by C. R. Posh of Peoria. It is addressed to Montgomery and Moore.

This file contains a letter from James Hunter and Company of New York to Watson, McGill and Company of Petersburg, Virginia, about tobacco sales.

The file contains a one-page letter from W. E. Nichols to Mr. John P. Marble regarding an order of twine.

This file contains a fragment of a letter written by Russell Simpson about the sale of cotton. It is postmarked from Mobile, Alabama.

This file contains one letter from T. A. Marshall to a cousin in Louisvill[e]. The letter opens with a paragraph regarding the cousin's dower, but the bulk of it is devoted to the will of a Major Walls and the portion of it to go to the letter's recipient. Marshall suggests that the cousin take advice from someone near home who can learn the details of the case, as "my opinion is worth as little as that of other respectable lawyers."

This file contains a letter from R. Morrow to Joseph Pomery concerning a shipment of 3,178 pounds of leather. Morrow also informed Pomery that another load of leather would be ready soon.

This file contains a letter from M. Boggs to his son Lemuel giving investment advice on the sale of cattle in Illinois.

This file contains two letters written in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, from R. Nulton to Samuel Cassidy discussing money, property, and livestock. Nulton reports on the progress of an ongoing business dispute and mentions talking to a lawyer. He ends the longer letter by saying, "as soon as I hear from you I will obey your orders."

This file contains a request from J. T. Rowland in Halsey, Oregon, to Mr. Settlemier in Marion County, Oregon, for more information concerning catalogue orders and pricing for books, trees, and strawberries.

This file contains one letter from William Lautz of Blacksville, West Virginia, to Isaac E. Thrall, discussing fruit and grain crops and indicating that Lautz is sending money to Thrall. Lautz also includes a partial copy of a letter to Richard Lewis that updates him on his monetary situation.

This file contains an inventory of Almira Hill's personal property as of January 1, 1872, "when N. Hill commenced doing business for her." The inventory listed farm property, livestock, and household furniture.

This file contains a letter from John C. Huser, a New York merchant dealing in butter, cheese, lard, and eggs, to W. Scott and Son in Milford, New York, sending returns on past shipments of butter. Huser indicates that he thinks the price of butter "will go up in the next two weeks."

This file contains a letter from William H. Crins, in Providence, to Mr. H. M. Sawtelle, answering a letter from Sawtelle concerning a real estate deal for "the Virginia property."

This file contains a letter from W. Divine and T. G. Ferrclo in Sycamore, Illinois, to S. E. Jones in Iowa Falls, Iowa. They discuss business involving the acquisition of land in Minnesota.

This file contains six letters sent to David Allen Dimond of East Canaan, New Hampshire, from 1884-1900. Most of the letters have to do with questions about taxes.

This file contains a letter from Joseph D. Evans and Company of New York City to Kyle and Brother of Lynchburg, Virginia, about a tobacco order.

This file contains a single letter from Clement, in Puehuehu, to his brother Ralph, discussing a plantation and the payment of a debt.

This file contains a letter written by J. V. Welles of Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, to Charles Tete of Pennsylvania, detailing information about a contract.

This file contains a bill of sale for a one-third interest in a parcel of land located in Birmingham, Alabama, owned by W. P. Harvey and being transferred to T. T. Eaton. The lot was located on the corner of Avenue A and 21st Street and was sold for the sum of $5,800.00. The bill of sale is written on stationery from The Florence House.

This file contains a letter written by C. Hammel of Collamer, Ohio, to Mr. S. F. Colvin of Fullertown, Ohio. In the letter, Hammel tells Colvin he can have a stove for $4, and "if you want it for that, you can bring me a barrel of cider as soon as you like and a few bushel of sweet apples." Hammel also tells Colvin that the price of cider may soon go up, and that "the boys" wish Colvin to bring Vern Mansfield with him when he comes to visit.

This file contains a receipt for $26.00, received of J. B. Mannix, executor and trustee of Lucy H. Boudier, deceased. The receipt specifies that the sum is for a share in an estate, and is signed by Mrs. L. A. Grant, Guardian. The file also contains an envelope addressed to Mr. H. J. Moorman and sent from Este and Schmidt, Real Estate Agents, Cincinnati, Ohio.

This file contains a letter from Frederick Beltz, an attorney in New York. Beltz writes to a client about the balance of an account.