Parsons, Francis (1795-1861) to William S. Holabird
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05636.34 Author/Creator: Parsons, Francis (1795-1861) Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Document signed Date: 17 October 1835 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 25.3 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
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.
Holabird was District Attorney for the State of Connecticut during the Amistad trial.
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