January 30, 1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magie

Written on board the steamer J. H. Groesbeck. Between fourteen and eighteen steamboats are loaded with troops and ready to move out, but no one is sure where they are going. He has been paid and will send the money home by express. He gives her instructions about paying and collecting debts.

GLC05241.08

20 March 1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magie

Sent her another $50 to lend out with interest. A government mail carrier has replaced him. The regiment will send home their winter gear soon. He hopes to send her money for her personal use. He speculates about paying off the "Randolph claim" [a debt he owes].

GLC05241.22

22 March 1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magie

He hopes to make enough money in the army to pay off his debt with Randolph. Most people think the war will be over before the end of the summer. He urges Charley to return to the army before he gets in trouble. His newspaper business has been interrupted but he hopes to find better prospects.

GLC05241.23

31 March 1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magie

"No 4." Written from camp near Franklin. Discusses his business selling newspapers and his wish to be free from debt. If he is unable to go east this year, he will be entitled to two tickets next year. When he gets home he wants to do something about Eddy's feet.

GLC05241.27

2 April 1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magie

"No 5." Written from camp near Franklin. The weather is still chilly so he did not send home his winter clothes. Discusses settling his debts. Mentions [General William] Rosecrans.

GLC05241.28

5 April 1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magie

"No 6." Written from camp near Franklin. Discusses debts owed by him and money owed to him. Complains that his father worries about the money he owes to his brothers but not the money they owe to him. Someone stole his good winter blanket and left a ratty one in its place. Lists the winter gear that he will send home.

GLC05241.29

14 April 1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magie

"No 10." Written from camp near Franklin. Charley returned and is now a hospital cook, which he prefers to being in the ranks. Discusses money and his plan to be out of debt, buy the Macomb Journal and have a comfortable living after the war.

GLC05241.33

19 April 1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magie

"No 12." He was happy to learn that his box arrived home safely. Describes the burning of a house that blocked the line of view from the fort and visiting wounded in the hospital. One of his articles was printed in the Journal (see GLC05241.50). He sends more money home to pay off his debts.

GLC05241.36

23 April 1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magie

"No 13." Written from camp near Franklin. The Confederates retreated to Columbia. Believes this to be an attempt to draw the Federal Army away from its fortifications. Discusses his newspaper business, paying debts, and lending money. Magie hopes to accumulate enough cash to pay off his debts and to buy the Journal when the war is over. They will need $100 to have Eddy's feet taken care of in New York.

GLC05241.38

January 13, 1829

Bostwick, Charles, fl. 1796-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Bostwick, a lawyer, discusses terms of settlement in a court case between Mr. Jervett and his creditors. Holabird represented the creditors. Bostwick states that Jervett will settle on the terms proposed by Holabird in previous correspondence. Address indicates that Holabird practiced in Winchester, Connecticut.

GLC05636.24

2 August 1832

Woods, J., fl. 1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Forwards bank notes against James Cooke and Anson Cooke, along with a separate note against F. N. Andrews for collection by Holabird. Discusses the circumstances involved in these cases.

GLC05636.28

17 October 1835

Parsons, Francis, 1795-1861

Document signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Partially printed. Francis Parsons, a judge and lawyer in Hartford, signs as notary public. States that Riley Whiting's note for $304.25 payable to Holabird or order at the Hartford Bank six months after date (dated 14 April 1835). Endorsed by Holabird, unpaid, and protested for non payment.

GLC05636.34

16 December 1835

Ensign, Edward Fellows, 1794-?

Letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Written by Ensign, administrator of the estate of J. Dunham. Reports that one of the noted of Daniel and Isaac Terry is payable to the order of Riley Whiting at the Lockport Bank.

GLC05636.37

7 November 1789

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [No. 60 (November 7, 1789)]

Printed on page four is the act of Congress to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States (continued in the 2nd issue of the Gazette, see GLC08757.02). A letter of John Adams dated 16 October 1780 concerning troops in the Revolutionary War is published on page 1. Other articles deal with the public debt of the Union, President George Washington, and the Senate.

GLC08757.01

3 January 1822

Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Cannot answer Hobart's question about the district's sentiments about implementing a system of bankruptcy laws, but suggests that the "community at large" is "increasing in favor of the system" because of the "increasing number of insolvents, [and] the very inequitable distribution of their effects among their creditors." Cites some of the problems with the present system and endorses a new one, even though he recognizes it may be unpopular at first. Suggests to Hobart the subject does not occupy the thoughts of his constituents, and although divided they may be persuaded of the "necessity…

GLC06313.04.127

8 January 1822

Holmes, Abraham, 1754-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the bankruptcy law being considered by Congress. States that his opinion is at odds with Hobart's. Holmes contends that it was a "universal understanding of the people at the time of the ratifying of the Constitution" that a clause authorized the passage of a debtors relief law, but that such a law might "destroy every principle of Justice and equity," it would "destroy every idea that we have of Natural, Civil or political Justice." Comments on problems with the petition for a "new post road." Discusses three capital trials (one for a prison murder and two for highway…

GLC06313.04.132

January 15, 1822

Weston, Thomas, 1770-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Responding to a request from Hobart, Weston gives his opinion on the uniform System of Bankruptcy (bankruptcy laws being considered by Congress). He reports that he believes "the People of this District...do not wish for it." Indicates that the old system was widely unpopular and "all rejoiced" when it was repealed. Notes that they may favor a new system in commercial centers, but "the People in the country do not require it." Concludes with a warning about the politically divided populace, indicating that one unfavorable law could win the opposing party the next election. Marked "…

GLC06313.04.137

January 17, 1822

Mitchell, Nahum, 1769-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Responds to Hobart's request for an opinion of the Bankruptcy Bill before Congress. Explains that he has paid little attention to it and has not formed an opinion, but some of his friends are "exceedingly desirous the Bill should pass." He has tried to get a sense of the general feeling towards it and claims most are indifferent, while those with opinions "are much divided." Notes that dislike for the old law has caused prejudice against the one being proposed. Indicates that he will keep the request confidential, according to Hobart's wishes.

GLC06313.04.138

January 18, 1822

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Expresses his support of the Bankruptcy Bill before Congress. Indicates that he has "seen its benefits in all countries except New England." Notes his hope that John Quincy Adams becomes the next president. Notes the coldness of the winter and the happiness of Mr. Winslow's family with the news of his imminent arrival. Indicates that there is a lot of discussion about the death of the widow of Captain William Church, who left a six thousand dollar inheritance to two sisters. Relates family news about his own family and others.

GLC06313.04.139

11 November 1789

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [No. 61 (November 11, 1789)]

Printed on page four is the continuation of the act of Congress to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States (see GLC08757.01 for the first part). Other articles concern privateering, the national debt, and congressional salaries.

GLC08757.02

January 19, 1822

Mitchell, Daniel, 1770-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Responds to Hobart's request for his opinion of the bankruptcy bill before Congress. Indicates that it is not thought of much in the district, since such a bill has "been so long talkd of in Congress & having undergone so many modifications without success." Speculates that, if it passed, it "would not create much excitement here." Also, notes his own bias against it, since he "suffered under the old one." Admits that some cases would benefit from a bankruptcy system, but worries about its effects on smaller estates. Anticipates it "restoring many valuable members to a state…

GLC06313.04.140

January 22, 1821

Hobart, Albert, 1792-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses auctioneering, dismissing the "boast of an honesty in their dealing" by New York auctioneers. Advises against a tax on auctions that would be prohibitive, since auctions are "the means of establishing a regularity in prices." But concedes that a small tax to "diminish the number of auctions sales would, I think, be useful." Informs Hobart that a payment he ordered made to Albert has been arranged by the constable, and discusses some related business matters. Asks for a report on the bankruptcy bill before Congress.

GLC06313.04.142

24 December 1894

Wright, Miller A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph note

Title: [financial statement]

Note on Miller's own stationary which reads "Miller A. Wright, Dr., Dealer in Dry Good, Clothing, Notions, Boots, Shoes and Hats." Financial statement. There are numerical quantities listed in the right margin, while text fills the rest of the page. The last page has been ripped in half, and only the bottom half is present. It reads: "Will Burns has some notes of mine against me that are settled and went to get them today-But he kept them for the purposes of having the mortgage cancelled-He will turn them over."

GLC02691.11.097

February 6, 1877

Hazelwood, J.M., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hazelwood is writing the Senator for money that is owed to him. The note is according to the docket 400 dollars, and he wants an additional 100 dollars as his interest amount. It seems like Hazelwod might be in trouble of some sort since he wrote "I have employed a good lawyer to defend me in Circuit Court. I am almost confident that I will be cleared because I have done nothing."

GLC09400.104

1 January 1891

Tanner, N., fl. 1891

Autograph document signed

Title: [Money owed to Annie]

N. Tanner owes Annie $20 with interest at ten per cent until paid. $23.85 paid written at bottom.

GLC05756.147