Collection of letters from the archive of Baltimore attorney Nathaniel Williams [Decimalized] 69 items

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses the case of Solomon Etting vs. the Bank of the United States. Informs that the argument has ended today though he cannot render a guess about what the decision will be. Indicates that the case has generated a lot of excitement and will be...

GLC03545.01

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses the case of the United States vs. Robertson. Explains why he did not reply to his correspondent's request right away. Remarks that he learned that the recipient already had the needed information and that the case was not to be tried at...

GLC03545.02

to Nathaniel Williams

Reports on the health of Judge [Sewal?]. Mentions the decision on the insolvency law. Remarks that he does not know when the Goodings case will be tried.

GLC03545.03

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses their payment of $200 for a trial.

GLC03545.04

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses an upcoming case and when it will be tried. States that he still has confidence in the case.

GLC03545.05

to Nathaniel Williams

Analyzes a decision on the insolvency law. Discusses a university and the appointment of a committee. Mentions the Goodings case.

GLC03545.06

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses a case he is handling and informs that he will not be able to be in Baltimore for the next two weeks. Briefly mentions other legal matters.

GLC03545.07

to Nathaniel Williams

Informs that President Andrew Jackson is to assist in the laying of the cornerstone of a monument to the memory of George Washington's mother on 7 May. States that members of the President's cabinet are invited to attend. Asks if a case Williams is...

GLC03545.08

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses a conflict between a recent Circuit Court ruling and an act of the Maryland legislature concerning William's role as trustee of the Elkton Bank.

GLC03545.09

to Nathaniel Williams

Expresses his agreement with a legal statement concerning a court case.

GLC03545.10

to Nathaniel Williams

Declines to write a recommendation to President James Monroe because of a disagreement. He writes, "... at present I am in very ill humour with the President for refusing an office to a Brother of mine (the only one of profit I ever asked for any...

GLC03545.11

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses an upcoming fraud court case and indicates that he does not know much about it. Refers Wise to Colonel James Polk of Somerset County, Maryland to get more information.

GLC03545.12

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses a payment he must make and states he is unable to pay it at the time because money he was expecting did not come through. Hopes to be able to pay it next time he is in Baltimore. The year could be either 1823 or 1825 because the...

GLC03545.13

[Transcript of record in the case of James McCulloch, an insolvent debtor]

Record of the case of McCulloch, a man being held in the Baltimore County jail for not being able to pay his debts. McCulloch agrees to give up any personal possessions to cover the debt. Lists his possessions and his creditors. Details the...

GLC03545.14

Bank of the United States vs. Solomon Etting

Extracts from a report of the conspiracy cases concerning Solomon Ettings, the Bank of United States, and James McCulloch, the cashier of the Baltimore branch of the Bank of the United States.

GLC03545.15

[Solomon Etting's remarks in the Bank of the United States vs. Etting case]

Extracts from a report of the conspiracy cases concerning Solomon Ettings, the Bank of United States, and James McCulloch, the cashier of the Baltimore branch of the Bank of the United States.

GLC03545.16

Inventory of Nathaniel Williams

True copy of original. Lists the deceased Nathaniel Williams' property, including stocks. Appraised by Thomas Bruscup and Thomas Harris. Lists executors of Williams' estate as Joshua B. Williams and Dabrywiple Williams. Cook signed as the...

GLC03545.17

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses the proposal made in a legal settlement and states that Mr. Hack and others are not satisfied with it. Also mentions plans for a school. Includes a sketch of the proposed location of the school on the last page.

GLC03545.18

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses difficulties surrounding the settlement of her husband's will. Mentions the sale of some property left to her children by their father. States she is in desperate need of money and would like him to resolve this matter. Refers to herself...

GLC03545.19

[The president, directors, and company of the Bank of the United States vs. Solomon Etting]

Requests a new venue for the trial because of a possible lack of impartiality on the part of the Court Marshal, Thomas Finley. States that the request was overruled by the Circuit Court.

GLC03545.20