IHLC MS 429 Richard Clough Anderson Papers, 1782-1914
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Richard Clough Anderson Papers (1782-1914)
Bound Volumes and Folders 1-169
Table of Contents Bound Volumes: Original Records of the Virginia Military District ...... 7 Folder 1: [Acquisition Correspondence] ...... 8 Folder 2: Court Documents ...... 8 Folder 3: Contracts, Petitions, and Memorandums ...... 10 Folder 4: Maps ...... 11 Folder 5: Maps and Surveys ...... 12 Folder 6: Maps and Surveys ...... 14 Folder 7: Maps and Surveys ...... 17 Folder 8: Letters and Memorandums ...... 20 Folder 9: [Letters and Memorandums] ...... 23 Folder 10: [Miscellaneous] ...... 25 Folder 11: Miscellaneous ...... 29 Folder 12: Miscellaneous ...... 30 Folder 13: Memorandum Books ...... 32 Folder 14: Land Patents ...... 32 Folder 15: Land Patents ...... 33 Folder 16: Surveys ...... 33 Folder 17: Surveys ...... 36 Folder 18: Surveys ...... 39 Folder 19: Surveys ...... 43 Folder 20: Surveys ...... 46 Folder 21: Surveys (January 20 to February 9, 1785) ...... 48 Folder 22: Surveys (February 20 to September 20, 1785) ...... 51 Folder 23: Surveys (October to December 1785) ...... 54 Folder 24: [Miscellaneous] ...... 57
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Folder 25: [Miscellaneous] ...... 61 Folder 26: [Miscellaneous] ...... 64 Folder 27: [Miscellaneous] ...... 67 Folder 28: [Miscellaneous] ...... 70 Folder 29: [Miscellaneous] ...... 73 Folder 30: [Miscellaneous] ...... 76 Folder 31: [Surveys] ...... 78 Folder 32: [Miscellaneous] ...... 92 Folder 33: [Miscellaneous] ...... 93 Folder 34: [Miscellaneous] ...... 95 Folder 35: [Miscellaneous] ...... 96 Folder 36: [Entries] ...... 98 Folder 37: January to November 1815 ...... 109 Folder 38: December 1815 to August 1816 ...... 112 Folder 39: January to June 1817 ...... 115 Folder 40: September to December 1817 [1816?] ...... 121 Folder 41: June to September 1817 ...... 124 Folder 42: October 1817 to January 1818 ...... 128 Folder 43: February to May 1818 ...... 130 Folder 44: June to July 1818 ...... 133 Folder 45: August to October 1818 ...... 136 Folder 46: October 7 through October 31, 1818 ...... 141 Folder 47: November 1818 to February 1819 ...... 143 Folder 48: March to May 1819 ...... 148 Folder 49: June to October [1819] ...... 152 Folder 50: November to December 1819 ...... 156 Folder 51: January to March 1820 ...... 159 Folder 52: 1820 to 1825 ...... 163 Folder 53: April to June 1820 ...... 169 Folder 54: July to August 1820 ...... 172 Folder 55: September to November 1820 ...... 174 Folder 56: December 1820 to February 1821 ...... 177 Folder 57: March to June 1821 ...... 181
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Folder 58: July to September 1821 ...... 184 Folder 59: October to December 1821 ...... 187 Folder 60: January to July 1822 ...... 190 Folder 61: August to November 1822 ...... 194 Folder 62: December 1822 to January 1823 ...... 197 Folder 63: [February to March 1823] ...... 200 Folder 64: May to June 1823 ...... 203 Folder 65: July to September 1823 ...... 206 Folder 66: October to December 1823 ...... 209 Folder 67: [November 1784 and January to June 1824] ...... 213 Folder 68: March to July 1825 ...... 216 Folder 69: July to October 1824 ...... 219 Folder 70: November 1824 to February 1825 ...... 222 Folder 71: August 1825 to January 1826 ...... 225 Folder 72: February to July 1826 ...... 228 Folder 73: June to December 1826 ...... 231 Folder 74: January to September 1827 ...... 234 Folder 75: October [1827] to May 1828 ...... 236 Folder 76: June 1828 to February 1829 ...... 239 Folder 77: March to July 1829 ...... 242 Folder 78: August to December 1829 ...... 245 Folder 79: January to April 1830 ...... 248 Folder 80: September to November 1831 ...... 251 Folder 81: May to October 1830 ...... 254 Folder 82: November 1830 to January 1831 ...... 258 Folder 83: February to August 1831 ...... 262 Folder 84: December 1831 to June 1832 ...... 265 Folder 85: July to December 1832 ...... 268 Folder 86: January to June 1833 ...... 272 Folder 87: July to December 1833 ...... 275 Folder 88: January to April 1834 ...... 278 Folder 89: May to December 1834...... 281 Folder 90: January to May 1835 ...... 285
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Folder 91: June to September 1835 ...... 288 Folder 92: October 1835 to February 1836 ...... 291 Folder 93: March to August 1836 ...... 293 Folder 94: September to December 1836 ...... 296 Folder 95: January to April 1837 ...... 299 Folder 96: May to November 1837 ...... 302 Folder 97: December 1837 to may 1838 ...... 306 Folder 98: June to December 1838 ...... 308 Folder 99: January to February 1839 ...... 311 Folder 100: March to August 1839 ...... 314 Folder 101: September to December 1839 ...... 318 Folder 102: January to May 1840 ...... 321 Folder 103: June to December 1840 ...... 323 Folder 104: January to December 1841 ...... 326 Folder 105: January to March 1842 ...... 328 Folder 106: April to November 1842 ...... 330 Folder 107: December 1842 to February 1843 ...... 333 Folder 108: March to December 1843 ...... 336 Folder 109: January to December 1844 ...... 339 Folder 110: January to June [1845], Letters ...... 342 Folder 111: July 1845 to February 1846 ...... 345 Folder 112: March 1846 to January 1847 ...... 348 Folder 113: February to December 1847 ...... 351 Folder 114: November 1847 to February 1848 ...... 354 Folder 115: March to December 1849 ...... 358 Folder 116: [Will of James Dunlop] ...... 360 Folder 117: January to September 1850 ...... 360 Folder 118: October 1850 to August 1851 ...... 363 Folder 119: September 1851 to May 1852 ...... 366 Folder 120: May 1852 to January 1852 ...... 371 Folder 121: February 1853 to March 1854 ...... 374 Folder 122: April to July 1854 ...... 378 Folder 123: August to December 1854 ...... 380
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Folder 124: January to April 1855 ...... 383 Folder 125: May 1855 to May 1856 ...... 385 Folder 126: June 1856 to August 1857 ...... 388 Folder 127: September 1857 to June 1858 ...... 391 Folder 128: June to December 1858 ...... 392 Folder 129: January to December 1859 ...... 394 Folder 130: February 1860 to September 1864 ...... 397 Folder 131: January 1862 to December 1863 ...... 400 Folder 132: January 1864 to December 1865 ...... 402 Folder 133: May 1861 to October 1869 ...... 405 Folder 134: January 1879 to December 1874 ...... 408 Folder 135: January 1875 to December 1876 ...... 413 Folder 136: January 1877 to December 1879 ...... 417 Folder 137: January 1880 to September 1904 ...... 422 Folder 138: [Survey Maps in Scioto Region] ...... 429 Folder 139: [Surveys and Ledger Pages] ...... 429 Folder 140: Newspaper Collections. Publishings of Duff Green...... 429 Folder 141: Pamphlets, Register of Debates ...... 430 Folder 142: Miscellaneous ...... 430 Folder 143: Newspaper Clippings ...... 430 Folder 144: Miscellaneous ...... 432 Folder 145: Pamphlets and Unclassified ...... 433 Folder 146: [Miscellaneous (1839-1905)] ...... 434 Folder 147: Miscellaneous Pamphlets ...... 435 Folder 148: [Field and Survey Notes] ...... 436 Folder 149: [Plats and Surveys] ...... 436 Folder 150: [Field Notes, Plats, and Surveys] ...... 440 Folder 151: [Plats] ...... 441 Folder 152: [Plats, Surveys, and Notes] ...... 441 Folder 153: Unclassified ...... 443 Folder 154: [Miscellaneous]...... 445 Folder 155: Bonds, Similar ...... 447 Folder 156: [Miscellaneous]...... 449
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Folder 157: [Miscellaneous]...... 449 Folder 158: [Surveys, Entries, and Accounts] ...... 450 Folder 159: [Part of Ledger on Delinquent Lands]...... 450 Folder 160: [Miscellaneous]...... 451 Folder 161: [Historical Sketch of the Virginia Military District] ...... 451 Folder 162: [Miscellaneous]...... 451 Folder 163: Printed Bills of the House of Representatives [and Senate] ...... 452 Folder 164: [Abstract of Ohio Militia Officers and Bills of the Senate] ...... 454 Folder 165: Senate and House of Representative Bills ...... 457 Folder 166: [Miscellaneous]...... 460 Folder 167: [Acquisition Letters] ...... 461 Folder (or Envelope) 168: Miscellaneous ...... 462 Folder 169: [Miscellaneous]...... 462
Box List
Box 1: folders 1-31 Box 2: folders 32-55 Box 3: folders 56-79 Box 4: folders 80-101 Box 5: folders 102-129 Box 6: folders 130-154 Box 7: folders 155-169
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Bound Volumes: Original Records of the Virginia Military District
1. (Colonel Richard C. Anderson) Leather bound account book 10 x 17. Surveying accounts with index, 1796-1811. 271 double pages plus index. 2. (Colonel Richard C. Anderson) Leather bound account book 10 x 17. Surveying accounts with index, 1811-1826. 310 double pages plus index. 3. (Colonel R. C. Anderson) Leather bound volume stamped on backbone "lands delinquent for taxes" and reversed "A. Latham." 10 ¼ x 6 ½. List of proprietors in Virginia Military District, 1804-1811, and list of lands twice returned delinquent for taxes, 1811-1812. 245 double pages. Reverse "A. Latham," ledger of surveying fees, 1829-1840. 54 double pages. 4. Leather bound volume 6 ¾ x 16. Stamped on backbone "A. Latham." List of surveys arranged alphabetically by owner. 5. (Col. Richard C. Anderson) Leather bound volume 9 ¾ x 15 ¼. Cash account book, 1784-1799. 181 double pages. [NOTE: Names of those having accounts in bound volume 5 were transcribed by Clifford Neal Smith in "Virginia Land Grants in Kentucky and Ohio, 1784-1799," National Genealogical Society Quarterly 61 (1973): 16-27] 6. (Col. R. C. Anderson) Leather bound volume 10 ¼ x 15. Backbone stamped "record book." List of persons making entries in Virginia Military District arranged numerically. Entries numbered 102 through 15763 (volume continues into Allen Latham’s administration). [NOTE: Bound volume 6 was transcribed by Clifford Neal Smith in Federal Land Series, Vol. 4, Parts I and II, with consultation of bound volumes 9 and 10 below.] 7. (Col. R. C. Anderson) Leather bound volume. Survey record book description of survey with maps, 1815-1822. In reverse are listed entries, memoranda of land surveyed, list of taxable lands, etc., 1818-1824. 8. Leather bound volume. Stamped "Index of Surveys in Ohio." 9. Leather bound notebook 4 ½ x 7 ½. Stamped "A. Latham." Contents: names of persons, 1 through 3115, with number of acres granted, to whom transferred, etc. 10. Leather bound notebook 4 ½ x 7 ½. Stamped "A. Latham" (but falls in administration of Col. R. C. Anderson). List of persons, numbers 1840 through 1939, 3116 through 6729. 11. Cardboard bound volume, 1800-1812. Labeled "Benjamin Hough’s book." A statement of the Military District as divided into quarter townships, with the contents of each, showing also those quarter townships settled, by whom and those remaining unlocated, March 31, 1804. Also a list of lands located for the refugees of Canada and Nova Scotia by act of Congress, February 1, 1801. 12. (Col. R. C. Anderson) Alphabetical index of Virginia officers and men entitled to Virginia Bounty Land Grants, names beginning with A and B. 13. Cardboard bound volume. List of non-resident’s lands entered by the auditor by territorial tax for the year 1802. Copy by John Carlyle, Collector of Virginia Army Lands. 14. Cardboard bound volume. Cash book, 1853-1855. 15. Cloth bound journal. Letter book of John R. Anderson, Chillicothe, 1851-1852. 16. Leather bound volume 19 x 12. Stamped on backbone "Copies of Entries Virginia District B." Listing entry numbers 386 through 7896, with original proprietor, acreages, warrant, water courses and other data, 1787-1814.
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17. Field notebook 4 x 6 ½. A. C. Looker. Ohio Surveys 1818-1821 (May 12, 1818, to January 1821). 18. Field notebook (Allen Latham?) 4 x 6 ½. Ohio Surveys May 1817-April 1819. 19. Ross Co., OH. Miscellaneous notebook (Allen Latham?) entries by Post Office. Pasted inside front and back covers printed list of names headed "August 8, 1838." Many pages blank. 20. Field notebooks hinged 4 x 6 ½. Allen Latham. 21. Allen Latham pocket notebook, 1822. Printed section plus blank pages. "No. 1 Ohio Lands Registered for sale at Allen Latham’s Office…Chillicothe." Calendar for 1822 pasted inside covers. Entries in Latham’s hand. 22. Allen Latham (handwriting). Field notebook, 1817-1818. 23. Allen Latham (handwriting). Pocket notebook with entries by name of various land parcels with many notes on persons with relation to transfers of titles. Indexed. 1801- 1840. 24. Allen Latham (handwriting). Entry book "second copy" 4 x 8 paperbound, township 10, range S. 1805. 25. Allen Latham (handwriting). Entry book 4 x 8 paperbound, township 9, range S. 1805. 26. Allen Latham (handwriting). Notebook, leather cover, 4 x 5. List of land entries by township. 27. John M. Moore, Clerk, General Land Office. Washington City Account book. June 9, 1819. 4 x 7. No cover. 28. Cardboard bound volume entitled "A. Latham Library" (handwriting). List of his books under general subject areas. 63 numbered pages, many blank. 10 ¼ x 8 ¼.
Folder 1: [Acquisition Correspondence]
This folder contains correspondence of the Illinois Historical Survey, 1912-1914, regarding the purchase of the collection.
Folder 2: Court Documents
Item No. 1. James McDonald vs. James Galloway Jr. et al. Brief for complainant in Circuit Court of U.S., Ohio District. Thomas Scott for complainant. (Printed) bill made August 24, 1787.
Item No. 2. Penciled notes, probably an affidavit. Memorandum by John R. Anderson, Chillicothe, OH, in case of Sarah A. Kimmel vs. Estate of Andrew D. Kendricks.
Item No. 3. Deposition. The State of Iowa Muscatine County. S.A.K. vs. A.D. Kendricks.
Item No. 4. Law note.
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Item No. 5. Law note.
Item No. 6. James McDonald vs. James Galloway, et al. Brief in manuscript in Circuit Court of U.S., Ohio District.
Item No. 7. Depositions of witnesses in a case against Lancaster (?) Bank.
Item No. 8. John Gibson vs. Duncan McArthur et al. James Taylor’s deposition.
Item No. 9. Andrew Hustin vs. Duncan McArthur. Defendant’s answer.
Item No. 10. Andrew Hustin vs. Duncan McArthur. Draft for Defendant’s answer.
Item No. 11. Account of Allen Latham, addressed to Judges of Court of Common Pleas. Ross Co., OH. 1825.
Item No. 12. Receipt by James W. Horton, clerk of the county, Saratoga Co., NY.
Item No. 13. Court of Common Pleas, Green Co., OH, in chancery sitting. Copy of Bill addressed to Court of Common Pleas. Bill to clear title land bought by William Lyon et al vs. estate of Richard C. Anderson.
Item No. 14. Chillicothe, OH. Samuel Kendrick vs. A. D. Kendrick, deceased, a series of questions by complainant’s attorney Daniel Gregg, and Daniel Gregg’s answers. July 14.
Item No. 15. Descendants or heirs of Orris Parish, deceased. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, by testimony of Luke Douglas and Albert Douglas, State of Ohio.
Item No. 16. The answer of Allen Latham to the bill of complaint exhibited against him in the Court of Common Pleas, Brown Co., OH. 1822.
Item No. 17. Ross Co., OH. Samuel Swearengen named guardian for Ruth Hough et al. Description of estate. July 24, 1818.
Item No. 18. The matter of heirship of Thomas H. Moore, deceased, son of Capt. Thomas Moore, of Harrison Co., KY. Description of land issued to Capt. Thomas Moore by the Commonwealth of Virginia for his services in the Revolutionary War. Virginia Military Continental Land Warrant No. 5895.
[No Item No. 19 listed]
Item No. 20. Description, place, etc., of Thomas Moore’s estate.
Item No. 21. A list of the rightful heirs of Thomas Moore of Harrison Co., KY. Land granted by Virginia Military Continental Land Warrant No. 5895.
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Item No. 22. Circuit Court of the United States, Ohio. Joseph T. Spangler vs. Jessie McKay. Bill of complaint.
Item No. 23. Powhatan Co., VA. Will of Littleberry Mosley, admitted. 1812. [See Folder 10, Item No. 26]
Item No. 24. Deposition of Littleberry Mosley’s Will. [See Folder 10, Item No. 26]
Item No. 25. The assignment of Elbert Mosley’s interest in his estate to Tennison B. Anderson.
Item No. 26. A series of 17 questions asked concerning William Finch’s heirs.
Folder 3: Contracts, Petitions, and Memorandums
Item No. 1. Paxton township, Ross Co., OH. Allen Latham’s bill of sale. Brief description. 1855.
Item No. 2. Description, title, and purchase of land sold by Allen Latham and wife to Lafayette Rose.
Item No. 3. Copy of agreement made by W. Jones and A. Latham. Signature by W. Jones.
Item No. 4. (OS) Petition of 70 citizens of Gallia Co., OH, urging the immediate recharter of the sound specie paying banks of this state with certain restrictions—and this chartering of such others may be necessary to supply the place of expiring banks. (The signatures show names of citizens and their party affiliations such as the Democrats and the Whig Parties.)
Item No. 5. (OS) An act to provide for the incorporation of banks, to regulate banking and enable banks to close their concerns. Enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio. Brief description of the acts.
Item No. 6. List of names, and notes.
Item No. 7. List of figures (?).
Item No. 8. List of figures (?).
Item No. 9. Statement of printing from Mr. Hough and Mr. Bourne to John Melish. 1814-1815.
Item No. 10. Statement of accounts against M. W. Leonard. 1823.
Item No. 11. Statement of account from John Clifford to M. W. Leonard. 1824.
Item No. 12. Bill against William H. Skerrit for $49.18¼.
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Item No. 13. Chillicothe, OH. Account against M. Leonard from Gilmore & Montgomery for clothing. August 20, 1824
Item No. 14. An inventory of debts due from the estate of Benjamin Hough.
Item No. 15. A list of tax assessments showing range, town, and section.
Item No. 16. East Bridgewater, MA. Notes of Wallace Rust, Esq.
Item No. 17. Survey of land (?) showing a group of figures.
Item No. 18. Copy of McMichael’s accounts from 1850 to 1853.
Folder 4: Maps
Item No. 1. Map. (Pencil sketch) survey of lots made by Daniel Gregg.
Item No. 2. (OS) Survey (?). Map in very poor condition.
Item No. 3. Map of Ohio (made on tissue paper).
Item No. 4. (DOS) Map of townships between the Scioto and Ohio Rivers.
Item No. 5. (OS) Map of Green, Warren & Clinton Counties. Shows the names of each to whom were given Land Grants by the Virginia Military Districts.
Item No. 6. Map showing land grant numbers, names of persons receiving land grants.
Item No. 7. Plat showing range, township, and section numbers. Survey made by J. Windal. April 19, 1860.
Item No. 8. Map showing names of lots, and lot numbers.
Item No. 9. Map. Survey of lots.
Item No. 10. Map showing land grant number, and names of persons receiving land grants from the Virginia Military Districts.
Item No. 11. Map of the land granted to Smith Snead.
Item No. 12. Map of the land granted to Charles Harry (1200 acres).
Item No. 13. Map of the land granted to Rudolf Sebean and Lewis Sebean by the Virginia Military Districts.
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Item No. 14. Copy of a small survey made for Thomas Worthington.
Item No. 15. (OS) Survey of Solomonstown.
Item No. 16. (OS) Survey of Scioto County Land.
Item No. 17. (OS) Another copy—Survey of Scioto County Land.
Item No. 18. (OS) Collected surveys of land situated in Montgomery County in the State of Virginia.
Item No. 19. (OS) Plat of the tract of 2400 acres granted by the Congress of the United States to the French Inhabitants of Gallipolos to be divided according to the instructions of General Rufus Putnam. March 1, 1795.
Folder 5: Maps and Surveys
Item No. 1. (OS) Survey of townships, showing ranges 17 and 18 and townships 9 and 11.
Item No. 2. (OS) Survey of townships, showing ranges 20, 19, and 18 and townships 9 and 11.
Item No. 3. Copy of a draft belonging to Doctor Monroe.
Item No. 4. (OS) Plat of the Brown’s estate.
Item No. 5. Survey of some kind (?). [Marked as missing.]
Item No. 6. (OS) Plat (sketched on tissue paper) showing sections of land, number, and to whom each section belongs.
Item No. 7. (OS) Survey of range 19, township 9.
Item No. 8. Survey of township 8, range 18 [township 18, range 8?].
Item No. 9. Survey No. 3621.
Item No. 10. Survey showing range 18, township 8, section 8.
Item No. 11. Map (?). [Marked as missing.]
Item No. 12. (OS) Plat of part of section 8, range 18, township 8.
Item No. 13. Survey of rivers and roads. [Marked as missing.]
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Item No. 14. (OS) Survey of the Ohio River about the mouth of the Little Miami River.
Item No. 15. (OS) Survey of the east part of township 9, range 17. Surveyed by Levi Whipple. June 1798.
Item No. 16. (OS) Plat of the addition to Bainbridge.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
17 W. V. Russell 2000 425
18 William Smith 666 2/3 369
19 (OS) Addison Lewis 4000 253
20 Walter E. Strong 1000 1442
Item No. 21. Plat by H. Morton.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
22 Thornton Taylor 455 1813
23 William Pearl 500 1923
24 James Hamilton 400 1884
25 Thos. Bourne 1000 340
26 Rob’t Higgin 1000 336
27 Mayo Carrington 600 355
28 Jacob Springer 1366 2/3 356
29 William Campbell 1000 358
30 Burgess Ball 1200 370
31 Theodorick Bland 1333 1/3 360
32 L. Powell 683 1997
33 Posge (?) 134 365
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34 Mayo Carrington 1000 383 & 385
35 Francis Smith 666 2/3 356
36 James Craig 2000 458
37 Henry Baker 66 2/3 483
38 John Roberts 1200 382
39 William Emming 200 643
40 Pat Fennigan 200 648
41 Jessie Farmer 100 643
42 Sarah Humphries 1000 689
43 Capt. Frederick Paschke 666 2/3 697
44 George Blackmore 1000 731
45 Gen. George Weedon 1666 2/3 869
46 Thomas Worman 1000 857
Item No. 47. Plat showing several land grants. [Marked as missing.]
Item No. 48. Survey, Thomas Massie, 1433 2/3 acres, warrant no. 130.
Item No. 49. Plat (colored) showing land grants. [Marked as missing.]
Item No. 50. Plat showing range 18, township 9, section 34.
[Handwritten note: "Plus: 4 miscellaneous, unidentified items."]
Folder 6: Maps and Surveys
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
1 Joseph House 1000 1399
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2 Robert Vance 1000 61
3 William Gray 1666 2/3 67
4 James Barton 100 66
5 Rob’t Gamble 1000 66
6 William Darke 1000 78
7 John Payton 1000 75
8 David Ross 1000 70
9 Peter Johnson 1000 77
10 Charles Erskine 1000 80
11 Lawrence Keene 1000 81
12 John Morrison and James Johnson 1000 82
13 Richard Jones 100 86
14 Archibald Campbell 1000 84
15 Ross Reynolds 816 87
16 Ross Reynolds 816 87
17 (OS) Andrew Nixon 4000 90
18 Henry Bell 1666 2/3 93
19 George Gray 1000 94
20 George Hite 171 95
21 Wm. B. Harrison 666 2/3 113
22 Sarah Humphreys 666 2/3 101
Item No. 23. (OS) Plat of township 7, range 4.
Item No. 24. Survey. Connection on the Scioto River above Darby.
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Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
25 George Lewis 1000 18
26 John H. Norton 1000 1416
27 William Nelson 640 2312
Item No. 28. (OS) Plat (made on linen) of Chicken Creek near Muscatine, IA.
Item No. 29. (OS) Plat (made on linen) of Louisa Co., IA.
Item No. 30. (OS) Plat (made on linen) of various lands in Iowa.
Item No. 31. (OS) Plat of Taylor land.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
32 John Linton 1000 154
33 John Catlett 2000 162
34 Hezekiah Morton 1000 163
35 John Griffin 1000 180
Item No. 36. Survey of Trade Water River.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
37 William Grey 666 2/3 632
666 2/3 245
38 John Hackley 1000 74
39 John English 200 86
40 Benj. Hughs 100 86
41 Carrington and Watkins 485 96
42 Carrington and Watkins 500 96
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43 Daniel Morgan 2666 2/3 111
44 Will Russell 666 2/3 118
45 Tho. Ewell 100 119
46 James Ewell 100 119
47 William P. Quarles 2000 134
48 Clemment Biddle 1200 141
49 Ballard Smith 666 2/3 145
50 Christian Carpenter 200 148
51 Wm Clarke 100 148
52 John Cardwell 100 148
53 Robert Crawford 200 148
54 Robert Carter 200 148
55 Robert Gibbins 1333 1/3 32
56 Allen Parker 1000 23
57 John Sears 200 51
58 Holman Minnis 1000 56
Item No. 59. Plat (?).
Item No. 60. Plat.
Item No. 61. Plat of Hardin Co., Dully Township.
Folder 7: Maps and Surveys
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
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1 John T. Greffin [Griffen?] 1022 372
2 Edmond Taylor 1000 1012
3 John H. Norton 1000 1091
4 Andrew Waggonner 1400 944 & 1103
5 James Simmel 600 [blank]
6 (OS) Rob’t Hollingsworth 2666 2/3 1186
6a Richard Eastin 1000 1109
7 Thos. Warman 2000 1212
8 Ed. Clarke 1000 1245
9 W. E. Strong 1000 1247
10 Richard Eastin 1290 1290
11 Thos. Warman 1000 1258
12 R. H. Timberlake 300 1312
13 Edmond Clark 666 2/3 1369
14 Edmond Taylor 1333 1/3 1363
15 J. W. Norton 1398 [blank]
16 John Ryland 400 1409
17 Thos. Parson 100 1409
18 Will Perry 100 1409
19 Joseph Scott 1000 161
20 Miles King 1000 170
21 Thos. Dix 1000 185
22 Peter Garland 1000 191
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23 John T. Friffen [Griffen?] 200 193
24 Alex Breckinridge 1000 201
25 Lipscomb Norvell 1333 1/3 197
26 John Winston 1000 196
27 Isaia Macks 1000 206 & 702 & 1076
28 John W. Horton 102 222
29 Albert Russell 1000 218
30 Henry Heth 1000 217
31 John Gibson 1000 224
32 Rob’t Richeson 1200 236
33 Wm Croghan 1000 231
34 William Davies 3777 2/3 243
35 Richard Blanson 200 246
36 Wm Morgan 400 246
37 Richard C. Waters 2000 254
38 Chis. (?) Barrett 1000 259
39 John Barnet 200 266
40 John Overton 1000 120
41 Samuel Blackson 200 266
42 Wm Baynhan (?) 100 266
43 Simon Morgan 1000 262
44 Thos. Edmonds 1000 289
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45 Rich. James 2000 288
46 Edward Dawse (?) 1000 [unknown]
47 Nat. Gist 1000 321
48 M. Carrington 1500 338
Item No. 49. (DOS) Survey of various land grants located in Union Co., OH.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
50 John F. Mercer 1000 110
51 Francis Brooke 1000 7
52 White Head Coleman 1000 8
53 Will Fitzhugh 666 2/3 11
54 Edmond Brook 1666 2/3 17
55 Clement Carrington 666 2/3 21
56 James Robertson 1000 24
57 Alex Fowler 1000 26
58 John Griffin 1000 30
59 Henry Moss 1000 35
60 Robert Higgins 1000 48
61 Thos. Hord 2666 2/3 54
Folder 8: Letters and Memorandums
Item No. 1. Letter addressed to Allen Latham, Esq., from Henry Stipp. Undated.
Item No. 2. Letter addressed to A. Latham of Chillicothe from James Brown. Undated.
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Item No. 3. Letter addressed to M. Anderson from A. Jones.
Item No. 4. Letter addressed to Allen Latham from W. H. Todd. Undated.
Item No. 5. Letter addressed to Daniel Gregg from M. S. Cook. Undated.
Item No. 6. Bill sent to John McFarland Sr. from Luther Edson.
Item No. 7. An invitation sent by Mr. & Mrs. Waddle to Mr. & Mrs. Latham. Undated.
Item No. 8. Memorandum addressed to Benj. G. Leonard, Esq., from Capt. Wallace. Undated.
Item No. 9. Letter addressed to Mr. Francis Campbell from S. M. Tracy.
Item No. 10. Letter addressed to Mr. Allen Latham of Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH. Signed S. A. G. Undated.
Item No. 11. A letter addressed to Editor. (This letter is in very poor condition.) December 19, 1846
Item No. 12. Letter addressed to Mr. Daniel Gregg from Dennis Ogle. Undated.
Item No. 13. Letter addressed to Mr. Latham from A. D. Kendrick. 1802.
Item No. 14. Part of a destroyed letter from Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 15. Sam L. Deleplane (?) to Allen Latham, Esq.
Item No. 16. Chillicothe, OH. B. G. Leonard to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 17. (OS) Chillicothe, OH. B. G. Leonard to Norman F. Jones, Esq., Washington, Fayette County (?).
Item No. 18. Bill sent to E. P. Kendrick, Esq., of Chillicothe, OH, from Otis Brooders & Co., Boston, MA. Undated.
Item No. 19. Bill sent to E. P. Kendrick of Chillicothe, OH, from Otis Brooders & Co., Boston, MA. Undated.
Item No. 20. Washington, PA. Samuel Stokeley (?) to Allen Latham, Esq., of Chillicothe, OH. March 28.
Item No. 21. Boonville, MO. E. E. Buckner to Allen Latham. January 23, 183?.
Item No. 22. Part of a letter sent to Mr.Anderson. Undated.
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Item No. 23. Hillsboro, OH. Timothy H. Parker, Postmaster, to Allen Latham. January 31.
Item No. 24. Wheeling, VA. B. G. Leonard, Postmaster, to Allen Latham. February 3.
Item No. 25. Chillicothe, OH. Allen Latham to Mt. Wood. Undated.
Item No. 26. J. M. Jordon to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 27. Lebanon, NH. Samuel Tilden to Allen Latham. April 28.
Item No. 28. Zanesville, OH. J. J. Cox to Allen Latham. January 24.
Item No. 29. John Watts to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 30. Columbus, OH. Harry (?) S. Evans to Allen Latham. November 18.
Item No. 31. Washington, DC. N. D. Coleman to Joseph G. White. January 22.
Item No. 32. P. N. White to Allen Latham.
Item No. 33. Harry L. Evans to Allen Latham.
Item No. 34. J. Dilafield (?) to Allen Latham, or E. P. Kendrick.
Item No. 35. David Smith to Allen Latham, Esq. Undated.
Item No. 36. B. Latham to Allen Latham, Esq. Undated.
Item No. 37. P. N. White to E. P. Kendrick, Esq., Postmaster of Chillicothe, OH. Undated.
Item No. 38. Wm. Matthews to Latham, Esq. Undated.
Item No. 39. New York. Wm Wolsey to Allen Latham, Esq. Undated.
Item No. 40. Letter addressed to Allen Latham. (Letter has been destroyed.)
Item No. 41. John Taylor, Jr., to E. P. Kendrick, Esq., Postmaster, Chillicothe, OH. Undated.
Item No. 42. Elijah Anderson to Mr. R. R. Chancellor, Chillicothe, OH. Undated.
Item No. 43. P. N. White to E. P. Kendrick, Esq., Postmaster of Chillicothe, OH. Undated.
Item No. 44. E. Demming to Allen Latham, Esq. Undated.
Item No. 45. Nathan Carry (?) to Allen Latham, Esq. Undated.
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Item No. 46. Tho. (?) Elliot to Col. R. C. Anderson. December 27, 1875 [?].
Item No. 47. J. (?) to Allen Latham, Esq. Undated.
Item No. 48. D. C. (?) to Daniel Gregg, Esq. Undated.
Folder 9: [Letters and Memorandums]
Item No. 1. A. C. Looker to Allen Latham, Esq., Chillicothe, OH. Undated.
Item No. 2. Thos. Holt, Harrison County, to Allen Latham. April 10.
Item No. 3. Chillicothe, OH. John Hough to Allen Latham, Esq. Sunday evening.
Item No. 4. Part of a letter concerning a lottery ticket from Jessie Sissley (?).
Item No. 5. Sugsville, Athens Co., OH. D. G. Norris to Allen Latham.
Item No. 6. Note. Thos. Janny (?) to Massie Kelsey, Columbus, OH, to Daniel Gregg. February 18.
Item No. 7. Chillicothe, OH. L. Ross to Allen Latham. March 19.
Item No. 8. A. Langworthy to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 9. Bainbridge, OH. Joshia Yea to B. G. Leonard, Esq., Chillicothe, OH. Undated.
Item No. 10. Bainbridge, OH. J. Yea to B. G. Leonard, Esq., Chillicothe, OH. Undated.
Item No. 11. Part of a letter. (Poor condition.)
Item No. 12. The case of Crockett vs Ferguson.
Item No. 13. Part of a letter. (Poor condition.)
Item No. 14. Part of a letter concerning the taxes on the Coleman Land.
Item No. 15. John P. Pleasants to Allen Latham. November 27, 181?.
Item No. 16. Chillicothe, OH. Allen Latham to John Laidley (?). Undated.
Item No. 17. Memorandum of C. Wallace concerning a survey.
Item No. 18. Philip Gatch to Col. Richard C. Anderson. Undated.
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Item No. 19. Part of a letter. Nathan Ellis to Richard Anderson. Undated.
Item No. 20. Joseph Gill to Benj. G. Leonard, Esq., Chillicothe, OH. Undated.
Item No. 21. Duncan McArthur to Col. Richard C. Anderson, near Middletown, Jefferson Co., KY. Postmarked September 11.
Item No. 22. Duncan McArthur to Col. Richard C. Anderson. Undated.
Item No. 23. Duncan McArthur to Col. Richard C. Anderson. Undated.
Item No. 24. Frankfort (?). J. W. Irwin, to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 25. Harry L. Evans to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 26. John M. Jacobs to A. Latham. Undated.
Item No. 27. Columbus, OH. McKee (?) telegraph office to Allen Latham, Esq. April 16, 9 A.M.
Item No. 28. Letter addressed to Friend Dan. from W. Tom Mathews.
Item No. 29. Letter addressed to the Editor of Scioto Gazette from Rufus Putnam. Undated.
Item No. 30. Dublin, OH. Dan Wright to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 31. Samuel Bell to Allen Latham. Parts of this letter have been destroyed.
Item No. 32. Draft on Farmers (?) Bank.
Item No. 33. Part of a letter from J. Watson. Poor condition.
Item No. 34. H. Yook (?) to Col. Richard Anderson. Undated.
Item No. 35. A letter addressed to Latham & Leonard, sender unknown.
Item No. 36. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 37. Part of a letter. Jacob Jameson to Mr. Latham. Undated.
Item No. 38. Northampton, MA. Letter addressed, "Dear Father," signed L.A.L. to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 39. Northampton, MA. Signature L.A.L. to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 40. Allen Latham to Clark Higgins, Columbus, OH. Undated.
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Item No. 41. Sarah McLesse (?) to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 42. Duncan McArthur to Col. Richard C. Anderson. Undated.
Item No. 43. Chillicothe, OH. W. Wallace to Allen Latham. March 13, 18??.
Item No. 44. Virginia. James M. Harry (?), person unknown. August 23, 1836.
Item No. 45. Part of letter from Allen Latham to Charles (?). Undated.
Item No. 46. Pike, OH. Wm. Christman to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 47. Part of a letter signed Geo. Mathews. Undated.
Item No. 48. Letter from Wm H. Latham addressed "Dear Uncle" to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 49. Note. Endorsed by Benj. Thompson. May 30, 1856.
Item No. 50. Mortgage (?).
Item No. 51. Geo. Ewing to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 52. Providence, RI. Postal Card. J. C. Kelley to R. G. Lewis, Esq., Marietta, OH. April 15.
Item No. 53. F. G. McDonell to R. G. Lewis. February 7.
Item No. 54. St. Louis, MO. K. M. Stilt to R. G. Lewis. Undated.
Item No. 55. F. B. Wright, Editor, to R. G. Lewis. Undated.
Item No. 56. Lancaster, OH. Semi-Weekly Gazette. 188? to (?).
Item No. 57. F. Grinke to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 58. Part of a letter addressed Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 59. Part of a letter (?).
Item No. 60. Wm. McNel (?) to Allen Latham. November 19, 1818.
Item No. 61. Letter addressed to Allen Latham from unknown sender.
Folder 10: [Miscellaneous]
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Item No. 1. Statement to B. Hough, Esq., from Hough and Jennings.
Item No. 2. Part of a survey of David Walker.
Item No. 3. List of names of Revolutionary War Veterans.
Item No. 4. Corporation of Chillicothe in account with B. Hough, treasurer.
Item No. 5. Amount of debts due from the estate of Benjamin Hough.
Item No. 6. (OS) Numerical abstract of Virginia Military Land Warrants showing number and for whose service issued.
Item No. 7. Mr. A. Latham account with Wm. Kell.
Item No. 8. Memo of notes. John R. Anderson.
Item No. 9. Statement to Allen Latham from Peter Hitchens.
Item No. 10. Statement to Allen Latham.
Item No. 11. List of creditors to receive dividends.
Item No. 12. Description of property.
Item No. 13. Description of property.
Item No. 14. Description of property.
Item No. 15. List of names?
Item No. 16. Bills from January 5, 1816, to November 11, 1817.
Item No. 17. Printing of laws of the Northwest Territory from 1742-1808. (3 sheets)
Item No. 18. Outline of a title.
Item No. 19. List of creditors from 1817-1818.
Item No. 20. Names of various persons showing their business and locations.
Item No. 21. List showing lots and out lots for sale at auction.
Item No. 22. Allen Latham’s statement to David Gregg.
Item No. 23. Statement of the charges for taxation and sales.
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Item No. 24. Part of a ledger from 1809-1823.
Item No. 25. Schedule of claims on the estate of Benj. Hough.
Item No. 26. Statement of descent. [Undated handwritten notes. Warrants 6554 through 6557 for 1000 acres each. Nine heirs of [Littleberry Mosley or Mosby]: Robert Mosley d. 1837 leaving Jas L. Mosley heir; Elbert Mosley; Benjamin Mosley; Dewit Mosley; John Wade Mosley; Martha F. Booker; Sally Munford (or Mumford); Mary Page; Lucy Ann Frierson [or Friesen]; Littleberry Mosley, who first assigned his land to Merrit H. Booker. NOTE: The name of the soldier is not stated in this document but related ones in Folder 2, Items 23-25, say this is Littleberry Mosley of Powhatan Co., VA, and give two more children: Edward (who had no interest in the claim) and Elizabeth Truehart, deceased. However, an initial scan of Powhatan records, while having both Mosby and Mosley in their records, seem to indicate that this was Col. Littleberry Mosby. However, the names Mosley and Mosby may still have been used interchangeably at this point.]
Item No. 27. List showing warrant numbers. [See abstract above.]
Item No. 28. (OS) A. D. Kendrick accounts with J. N. McMichael.
Item No. 29. List showing warrant numbers.
Item No. 30. Scioto Township. Entry list.
Item No. 31. List of lots.
Item No. 32. List of entries north of Indian boundary line.
Item No. 33. Statement of descent. [Undated handwritten notes (appear to be in two different styles of handwriting with additions made at a later date). Mary Moore widow of Capt. Thos., her estate administered by her son Thomas H. Moore, March term of 1836. Heirs: Catherine (a widow) wife of James Rankin (Lewis Co., MO); Mary wife of Johnson (Lewis Co., MO); Elizabeth (a widow) wife of John Tilton; Nancy wife of [John changed to James] H. Ross (Boone Co., PA); Sarah wife of 1st [blank] Moore and 2nd William Thompson (Harrison Co., KY); John Moore left 2 sons, Alfred D. Moore (deceased) and Thomas C. Moore (CA); Thomas Moore left 2 children, Thos Moore (Henderson, KY) and Mary E. Waits (Harrison Co., KY).]
Item No. 34. Statement of descent. [Undated (land sale dates are from 1851 to 1856). Entitled "Drumgoole's sold to Stephen Wilson's Heirs": Mary wife of James Kelley; Elizabeth wife of Henry Barkley; Noah Wilson, Stephen Wilson; James Curtis Wilson, Daniel C. Wilson; Joseph Wilson; Miranda wife of Geo W. Woodland; Deborah wife of Jacob Barkley; Maria d. 1852 wife of Benjamin Wilson; and Martha Ann wife of John Black.]
Item No. 35. List of names. [Undated sheet with two short newspaper clippings of names of unknown origin pasted onto one side. Beside each name is listed in ink an occupation and occasionally a relationship or reference to place. I have listed only those.
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John Boggs jr- Col Evans son in law, farmer
[P]ayton Willshire-cooper near H. Fullerton's store
Daniel McCollister-son of James, tinner
David Veal-tavern keeper at Dowdle's old stand
George Veal-son of David
William Fulton, jr-grandson of John A.]
Item No. 36. List of unsettled claims.
Item No. 37. List of entries.
Item No. 38. Benjamin Hough, Esq., account with H. Fullerton.
Item No. 39. Thomas Gray’s bill for building a house.
Item No. 40. List of accounts?
Item No. 41. Part of a schoolmaster’s receipt for $2.50.
Item No. 42. Receipt of Robinson & Archbridge.
Item No. 43. Receipt of Allen Latham.
Item No. 44. Receipt of Allen Latham.
Item No. 45. Receipt of Allen Latham.
Item No. 46. Statement to Allen Latham.
Item No. 47. List of accounts.
Item No. 48. List of accounts.
Item No. 49. Memorandum of Mr. Latham.
Item No. 50. A. G. Thurman to Allen Latham. Undated.
Item No. 51. Wm. Sullivant to Allen Latham. Undated.
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Folder 11: Miscellaneous
Item No. 1. Data concerning Allen Latham’s life.
Item No. 2. Mr. & Mrs. Green’s compliments to Mr. & Mrs. Latham.
Item No. 3. Elevation and plan of the Earl of Butes House in Luton Park, Bedfordshire.
Item No. 4. (OS) General Warranty deed of Daniel Gregg.
Item No. 5. (DOS) Diagram of a monument drawn on drafting paper.
Item No. 6. (DOS) Diagram of a monument drawn on tracing paper.
Item No. 7. Articles published on prohibition. Published 1861.
Item No. 8. (DOS) Petition from Highland Co. concerning a system of banking.
Item No. 9. Articles taken from some newspaper concerning a white camp attacked by a party of Indians. 1785.
Item No. 10. Blank application of a warranty deed. [Marked as missing.]
Item No. 11. Names of various rivers and creeks listed by Walter M. Dawley, civil engineer and architect, Chillicothe, OH. 189?.
Item No. 12. Chillicothe, OH. List of various kinds of trees named in entries and surveys. 189?.
Item No. 13. Chillicothe, OH. Initials, etc., cut on trees and noted in entries and surveys. 189?.
Item No. 14. Plans for a bridge.
Item No. 15. Sketches of several temples (various types).
Item No. 16. Albany, NY. Descriptions of the "County Gentleman" and the "Cultivator," a weekly and monthly journal.
Item No. 17. Chillicothe, OH. List of Ohio Mexican War Veterans. 188?.
Item No. 18. Compliments of Mr. & Mrs. Jacobs.
Item No. 19. Funeral notice of Allen McArthur.
Item No. 20. Play bill of Wallace Sisters Show.
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Item No. 21. Three United States Postal cards. [Handwritten addition: "Wanted heirs of Robison Lovett Broome."]
Item No. 22. Jackson electoral ticket (for president of U.S.).
Item No. 23. Jackson electoral ticket (for president of U.S.).
Item No. 24. Play bill of Canvas Pavilion, hand-bill, printed by Gray & Wood, Plaindealers Press.
Item No. 25. Receipt of P. N. White.
Item No. 26. Note on a debt. 1797.
Item No. 27. Note to Mr. Latham from Margaret McKay.
Item No. 28. Note to Benjamin Huff from James Phillips, Chillicothe. March 21, 18??.
Item No. 29. Receipt of Allison C. Looker from Benjamin Wentworth.
Item No. 30. Receipt of Levi Sidwell from Arch. McClean.
Item No. 31. Letter to Mr. Ashbridge.
Item No. 32. Letter to Robert Gibson from Jess D. Skiff (?).
Item No. 33. Receipt from J. Sill (?).
Item No. 34. Note addressed to Mr. Kendrick from A. Latham.
Item No. 35. Statement to Allen Latham from A. Looker. 1846.
Item No. 36. Receipt of Allen Latham from J. Mading.
Folder 12: Miscellaneous
Item No. 1. Listing the names of Jeremy Taylor and Alfred Tennyson.
Item No. 2. Sheet of blank paper with the name James Taylor written.
Item No. 3. Part of a letter addressed to Allen Latham, Esq., Chillicothe, OH.
Item No. 4. Part of a letter addressed to Allen Latham, Esq., Chillicothe, OH.
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Item No. 5. List of various persons’ names.
Item No. 6. Drawing of nose glasses.
Item No. 7. Part of a letter addressed to Allen Latham, Esq., Chillicothe, OH.
Item No. 8. Part of a letter addressed to Doctor David Holt, Paris, KY.
Item No. 9. Invitation to Mr. A. Latham for a dancing party to be given by Mr. R. Russell.
Item No. 10. A picture or sketch of the Mohawk and Hudson Iron Works, Waterford, NY.
Item No. 11. (OS) Coloring chart on how to mix colors. (This chart was written in long hand.)
Item No. 12. Memorandum addressed to Mr. Anderson.
Item No. 13. Memorandum concerning Bishop Hurd on religion.
Item No. 14. Part of surveys made in Ohio with signatures of McArthur, Wallace, Dun, Hough.
Item No. 15. Allen Latham’s pension claims.
Item No. 16. Memorandum to Thos. F. Jacobs, concerning a bill for rent. 1854.
Item No. 17. A letter concerning rental of property.
Item No. 18. (OS) Plans for building a house.
Item No. 19. Plans for a garden.
Item No. 20. Poems.
Item No. 21. Part of a play, called "Old Wilding in the Liar."
Item No. 22. Outline of procedure of locating and surveying a land grant.
Item No. 23. Letter to the Ohio Legislature.
Item No. 24. Memorandum on the description and course of a new route.
Item No. 25. Part of a poem.
Item No. 26. A poem.
Item No. 27. Notice called "To all true Democrats!"
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Item No. 28. Election song called "Song of the Eagle."
Item No. 29. A political speech.
Item No. 30. Resolutions of the Virginia Democratic Party.
Item No. 31. Election propaganda.
Item No. 32. Part of a letter?
Item No. 33. Letter of acquaintance from Thomas Franklin concerning Mr. Allen Latham.
Item No. 34. Resolutions by the city council of the city of Chillicothe, OH.
Item No. 35. A song written by James Heminway.
Item No. 36. Promissory note by Joseph Redman to Allen Latham. 1860.
Item No. 37. Fractional currency, 6 ¼ cents on the Lancaster Ohio Bank, Lancaster, OH. May 26, 1827.
Folder 13: Memorandum Books
Item No. 1. (Kept in a package) Memorandum book belonging to A. C. Looker. May 20, 1819.
Item No. 2. (Kept in a package) Memorandum book belonging to John Randolph (?) showing maps.
Folder 14: Land Patents
Item No. 1. (DOS) United States land patent. Warrant no. 6555 issued to Rob’t Mosley. Assigned to Allen Latham and heirs. Granted by Franklin Pierce, President of the United States. Recorded November 19, 18??.
Item No. 2. (DOS) United States land patent. Warrant number destroyed. Original warrant granted to John Walker. Granted by Zachary Taylor, President of U.S. Date destroyed.
Item No. 3. (DOS) United States land patent. Original warrant granted to John Walker and James Carney. Assigned to Allen Latham. Granted by Zachary Taylor, President of the U.S. Date destroyed.
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Item No. 4. (DOS) United States land patent. Warrant nos. 6462 and 852. Granted to Thomas Holt and John Beck. Granted by John Tyler, President of U.S. Date destroyed.
Item No. 5. (DOS) United States land patents. Warrant nos. 6400, 6402, 6403, 6405, and 6415. Granted to Thomas McLane. Granted by James K. Polk, President of U.S. Date destroyed.
Item No. 6. (DOS) Parts of United States and patent to Griffin Fauntleroy and (?). Granted by President James Monroe. (This document is in very poor condition.)
Item No. 7. (DOS) United States land patent. Warrant number destroyed. Granted to Allen Latham. Granted by Zachary Taylor, President of U.S.
Item No. 8. (DOS) United States land patent. Granted to Allen Latham. (This document is in very poor condition.)
Folder 15: Land Patents
Item No. 1. (DOS) United States land patent. Warrant nos. 5549, 6381, and 6647. Granted to William Christian. (Part of this document destroyed.)
Item No. 2. (DOS) United States land patent. Granted to Allen Latham by Zachary Taylor, President of U.S. (This document is in poor condition.)
Item No. 3. (DOS) United States land patent. Granted to Allen Latham by Zachary [Taylor]. (This document is partly destroyed.)
Item No. 4. (DOS) United States land patent. Warrant nos. 8603, 3301, and 8610. Granted by Zachary Taylor, President of U.S. (Parts of this document destroyed.)
Folder 16: Surveys
Item No. 1. List of entries upon which surveys have not been returned, showing warrant numbers and description of land.
Item No. 2. Survey of land patent issued to Allen Latham.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
3 Charles Stokely 2666 2/3 2132
4 Drury Holland 100 2139
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5 Henry Price 200 2142
6 William Grogham [Croghan?] 400 1900
7 Robert Craddock 200 1940
8 William Reynolds 200 1849
9 John Cobb 1000 1217
Joseph Taylor 1000 1347
10 John Downing 900 1740
11 William Grogham [Croghan?] 666 2/3 1739
Item No. 12. Listing of lands for sale by Wade Loffis (?).
Item No. 13. Survey, Thomas Lewis, Nicholas Taliafero (?), Francis Muni (?), George Clark, and James Taylor, 994 ½ acres, warrant no. 9889.
Item No. 14. Nine different surveys on one sheet of paper: Abraham Bowman, 200 acres, warrant no. 7093; Andrew Nance, 45 acres, warrant no. 5962; John Mancarrow, 500 acres, warrant no. 9534; John Mancarrow, 300 acres, warrant no. 9536; John Mancarrow, 206 acres, warrant no. 3792; John Hoffman, 138, 206 acres, warrant nos. 7521, 9739, and 10.
Item No. 15. Survey, William and Isaac Caruthers, 2400 acres, warrant no. 7008.
Item No. 16. Survey of lands belonging to Andrew Ellison with warrant nos. 9090, 9091, 9092, 9093, 9094, and 9095.
Item No. 17. Letter addressed to Col. Richard Anderson, Middleton, KY. Request asking for a survey by Cadwallader Wallace. Undated.
Item No. 18. (a) Joseph and Benjamin W. Land (?) [Ladd?], 30 acres, warrant no. 9041 (b) Joseph and Benjamin W. Land (?) [Ladd?], 220 acres, warrant no. 9442 (c) Cadwallader Wallace, 400 acres, warrant no. 9043 (d) Cadwallader Wallace, 100 acres, warrant no. 9044 (e) Cadwallader Wallace, amount of land grant unknown, warrant no. 9476 (f) Cadwallader [Wallace], 50 acres, warrant no. 9045 (g) Cadwallader [Wallace], 317 (?) acres, warrant no. 9046. Plat giving a brief description.
Item No. 19. Survey for the Cincinnati Furnace Company, under the supervision of Mr. Petuz.
Item No. 20. Claim for land by Charles Deacon and his heirs.
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Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
21 William Green 66 2/3 245
22 Clement Biddle 1033 1/3 753
23 John Phillips 1000 184
24 Nathaniel Pendleton 1666 2/3 186
25 Phillips Clayton 1700 192
26 W. Robertson 618 Unknown
27 James Fleming 400 52
28 (OS) Nathan Read 2333 1/3 72, 1190, and 1228
29 John Graham 727 4706, 327 and part of 2938
Item No. 30. Entries made for military land grants. Entry nos. 9717, 1918, 1719, and 9720.
Item No. 31. Entries made for military land grants. Entry nos. 9058 and 9439.
Item No. 32. Entries made for military land grants. Entry nos. 9059, 9430, 9619, and 9424.
Item No. 33. Letter addressed to Henry Massie, Esq., Middletown, Jefferson Co., KY, from Duncan McArthur. Undated.
Item No. 34. Entries made for military land grants. Entry nos. 5290, 842, 6251, and 5637.
Item No. 35. Survey, Alex Fowler, 333 ½ acres, warrant no. 1125.
Item No. 36. Part of a land survey. This survey has been partly destroyed.
Item No. 37. Part of land survey. This survey has been partly destroyed.
Item No. 38. (OS) Plat. Survey of 2500 acres.
Item No. 39. Survey made for Jeremiah Ashley on the Northfork of Paint Creek.
Item No. 40. Survey on the Miami and Scioto Rivers. Northwest of the Ohio River.
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Item No. 41. (OS) Survey, Robert Means (?), warrant nos. 10030, 10031, 10064, and 12190.
Item No. 42. Survey, Orris Primhors (?), 75 acres, warrant no. 9264.
Item No. 43. Field notes for a survey of 171 ¾ acres.
Item No. 44. Field notes for a survey.
Item No. 45. Letter addressed to Allen Latham, Esq., Chillicothe, OH, from Wm. H. Latham. Undated.
Item No. 46. Survey in very poor condition.
Item No. 47. Notes (5 small cards).
Item No. 48. Survey, John Genauass (?), 80 acres, warrant no. 3832.
Item No. 49. Certified plat of David Armstrong’s land. November 21, 1835.
Item No. 50. Survey of 352 sections of land.
Item No. 51. Memorandum?
Item No. 52. Survey on A. Latham’s 349 acres. Surveyed into lots.
Item No. 53. Survey of a tract of land belonging to John H. Cole.
Item No. 54. Description of land belonging to Capt. Kosvisco (?).
Item No. 55. Survey, Col. Davis, 1000 acres, warrant no. 506.
Folder 17: Surveys
Item No. Surveyed for… Acres Warrant No.
1 John L. Griffin 2000 309
2 Thomas Christie 1400 315
3 Larkin Smith 1000 322
4 Charles Scott, Junior 1666 2/3 330
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5 Bazle (?) Middletown 1200 283
6 Abraham Mauray 800 283
7 Chiswell Barrett 1000 283
8 Joseph Wilson 200 295
9 William Smith 100 295
10 George Mathews 1500 300
11 Sam Booker 1000 279
12 William Pugh 500 2170
13 Gabriel Mompain or Maupin 666 2/3 1759
14 James Purvis 2200 1607
15 James Hurst 200 1608
16 John Hughes 850 316
17 Gabriel Long 575 1945
18 Augustus Compton 100 2137
19 Samuel Lemon 200 331
20 Peter McCartney 200 331
21 William Grayson 1500 341
22 John Green 1500 344
23 Michael Gold 233 1/3 356
24 James Lowe 200 331
25 Isaac Mooney 100 331
26 Joseph Carrington 1000 349
27 Alexander Balmain 1200 394
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28 James Williams 1000 376
29 Henry Baker 900 124
30 James Dunbar 200 643
31 Abraham Shepherd 100 1077
32 William Robertson 834 1052
33 William Robertson 666 2/3 1334
34 Richard Taylor 1000 1443
35 John Crawford 100 148
36 John Roney 1000 146
37 Burgess Ball 1500 153
38 James Curry 1000 173
39 Everard Mead 2000 181
40 Joseph Dean 2000 187
41 John Woodford (heir) 2500 205
42 John Marshall 1000 207
43 Isaih Marks 1000 226 (?)
44 William Heth 1777 2/3 223
45 James Blue 300 246
46 Henry Bailey 100 266
47 John Bell 100 277
48 William Kerford 200 277
49 Vincent Tapp 100 277
50 George Smith 100 277
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51 Rowley Jacobs 100 277
52 Jesse Thomas 100 295
53 Thomas Lipscomb 100 331
54 Thomas Pemberton 1000 323
55 James Currie 1000 2
56 Hughes Woodsone 950 19
57 Richard Edwards 200 119
58 Patrick Dougherty 200 119
59 Wm Pamill (?) 400 119
60 Christian Febbeger (?) 1500 1785
Folder 18: Surveys
[NOTE: Items 37-40 are handwritten into the inventory.]
Item No. 1. Postmarked Chillicothe, OH. B. Hough to Col. Richard C. Anderson, near Middletown, Jefferson Co., KY. October 20.
Item No. 2. West Union, OH. Andrew Ellison to Col. Richard C. Anderson. Undated.
Item No. 3. Entry of Allen Latham. Land grant warrant no. 10952.
Item No. 4. Survey for E. Watkins.
Item No. 5. Washington, KY. E. Langham to Col. Richard Anderson. June 19.
Item No. 6. Entry of Robert Townsby, 8 acres, survey. Signed by William Lytle.
Item No. 7. Entry of John Hobson. Entry no. 9141. Signed by G. Langham.
Item No. 8. Entry of Moses Lockhart. Entry no. 5409.
Item No. 9. Various entries. All signed by Benjamin Hough.
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Item No. 10. Various entries.
Item No. 11. Various entries. All signed by Duncan McArthur.
Item No. 12. Memorandum relative of Robert Grattan to Ohio land.
Item No. 13. Survey of Allen Latham for William Willson, warrant no. 539.
Item No. 14. Survey for Edward Tiffin by Richard S. Anderson, warrant no. 2954.
Item No. 15. (OS) Various surveys of Kanawha Co., VA, OH. [?]
1. Survey for John Childress, 700 acres, assignee of William Morris, and preemption warrant no. 1619 and state warrant no. 131103 (dated August 3, 1782). February 3, 1790. 2. Survey for William Morris, 660 acres, heir at law for Michael See, 400 acres. 3. Survey for John Morris, 400 acres. 4. Survey for John Young, 200 acres, warrant no. 1056. 5. Survey for Leonard Morris, 492 acres, warrant no. 1056. William Morris assignee of Jonathan Catchain. 6. Survey for Joseph Carroll, less than 400 acres. 7. Survey for Andrew Donnally, 1000 acres, warrant no. 16836. 8. 400 acres. 9. William Prior, 300 acres. 10. William Gallatin and Savarry (?) D. Valconton, on Land Office treasury warrant no. 15240, dated April 2, 1783, issued in name of Michael Ryan. 11. William Morris, 530 acres, survey, warrant no. 12585. 12. John Jones, 430 acres, warrant no. 1615 issued to Jonathan Catchum (or Mooney) and treasury warrant no. 8715 assignee of Hugh Young. 13. Andrew Donnally, 359 acres or treasury warrant no. 8715, issued to Hugh Young. 14. William Morris, Junior, 500 acres. 15. James Armstrong, 200 acres. 16. James Armstrong, 200 acres. 17. William Banks, 50 acres, survey in Greenbriar Co. 18. Edden Morris, 540 acres, survey part of treasury warrant no. 17664 for 300 acres, issued to William Morris. 19. William Morris, 400 acres, survey. 20. William Morris and Andrew Donnally, 200 acres, survey, on treasury warrant no. 16912 for 1000 acres. 21. William Morris, 400 acres, survey. 22. Joseph Childres, 400 acres, survey. 23. Shadrach Childres, 400 acres, survey. 24. Andrew Donnally, 440 acres, survey. 25. John and Barbara Belew (heirs), 400 acres, survey. 26. Andrew Donnally and William Morris, 45 acres, survey. 27. Zachariah B. Thomas, 110 acres, survey. 28. Zachariah B. Thomas, 45 acres, survey from treasury warrant no. 4567.
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29. Joseph Kerr, Thomas Scott, and Amaziah Davison, enter 5480 acres from treasury warrant no. 6343.
Item No. 16 (OS)
1. An old military survey for Thomas Bullitt, 1030 acres. 2. Daniel Ruffour, 200 acres, warrant no. 991. 3. Abraham Baker, 100 acres, warrant no. 5007. 4. Alexander Welch, 100 acres, unknown warrant number. 5. John Wilson, 200 acres, warrant no. 5167. 6. John Dickins, 502 acres, unknown warrant number. 7. George Alderson and James Jerrett, 428 acres, unknown warrant number. 8. Andrew Lewis and George Washington. "Old Military Survey" of 250 acres, unknown warrant number. 9. John Dickenson, 704 acres, unknown warrant number. 10. Shadrach Harriman, 170 acres, unknown warrant number. 11. Abram Mathews, 214 acres, survey part of land certificate granted June 3, 1782, to Barmaba Mathews. 12. Joseph Carroll, 360 acres, by virtue of a settlement right granted to Joseph Carroll, on unpatented lands.
[Skips numbers 13-18]
(19) Alexander Welch, 75 acres, warrant no. 2335.
(20) Albert Gallatin and Savory (?) D. Valconton, 3000 acres, warrant no. 21941 for 5000 acres, assignee of James Hawkins, assignee of David Anderson.
(21) John Huddleston, assignee of Joseph and Gabriel Huff, 100 acres, by virtue of part of land warrant no. 991 for 2081 acres, assignee of William Moore.
Item No. 17. (OS)
1. (177-A) Surveys for Abraham Buford, 1111, acres, one for Thomas Bowyer for 666 2/3 acres, one for Jesse Borne for 100 acres, one for Thomas Martin for 1555 2/3 acres, one for Thomas Pearson for 444 2/3 acres, two for James Taylor for 666 2/3, two for John Tibbs, 1000 acres, Whitehead Coleman, 510 acres. 2. (180-A) November 12, 1808.
David Anderson, 2066 2/3 acres.
Peter Higgins, 90 acres.
Messemer D. Lytle, 100 acres.
Launren (?) Butler, 120 acres.
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James Taylor, 300 acres.
3 for Lewis Thomas, 585 acres.
William Tibbs, 80 acres.
Daniel De Benneville, 100 acres.
James Johnson, 682 acres.
William Lytle, 100 acres.
3. (186-A) November 12, 1808.
Benjamin Temple, 1000 acres.
William Lytle, 100 acres.
Heate D. Taylor, 500 acres.
2 for James Taylor, 500 acres.
Peter Thomas, 600 acres.
John Sutton, 100 acres.
John Steel, 100 acres.
Cornelius Kenner.
4. (194-A) May 24, 1811. Various persons to whom land grants were issued from 1811-25. 5. No. 1B. August 17, 1820. (Ditto) 6. No. B. August 28, 1820. (Ditto) 7. No. 2B. August 28, 1820. (Ditto) 8. B. May 17, 1825. (Ditto) 9. B. December 2, 1825. (Ditto)
Item No. 18. Survey of C. Barritt (?).
Item No. 19. Survey of John Harris Price, heir of William Price, Warrant No. 2834.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
20 Sarah Humphries 1000 2106
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21 Walter Edward Strong 348 2/3 1118
22 William Taylor 200 1077
23 William Robertson 166 414
24 David Jackson 1000 632
25 Pressley Thornton 1000 846
26 Elisha Estes 200 643
27 Wm. Kid 100 1270
28 Stephen Petterse (?) 637 2486
29 John Perkman 1000 412
30 Wm. Grayson 1500 1005
31 Benjamin Lawson 1000 761
32 Thomas Bell 1000 305
33 William Floyd 200 2046
34 James Shields 100 1240
35 Assignee John Paage 99 1/3 1901
36 (OS) Bernard Lipscomb 4000 81
Item No. 37. (DOS) Map. Beck vs. [Bane or Bone?].
Item No. 38. (OS) Map. Thomas W. Wilson.
Item No. 39. C. Wallace to Anderson.
Item No. 40. Blue sheet.
Folder 19: Surveys
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Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
1 William Brownlee 1000 681
2 Copy of warrant of John Mills 1300 230
3 Ambrose Bohannon 4666 2/3 285
4 David Williams 2666 2/3 860
5 Michael Buckley 233 1/3 Unknown
6 William Johnston 2000 1825
7 William Johnston 2000 1826
Item No. 8. Commissioner Josiah Meigs to Allen Latham. October 20, 1783.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
9 Brig. Gen. Robert Lawson 10,000 1921
10 Abraham Bohannon 4666 2/3 285
11 John B. Johnson 1000 2117
12 Brig. Gen. Robert Lawson 10,000 1921
13 John Fowler 1000 2158
14 John Robertson representative of Arthur 1000 345 Lind
15 David Miller 1000 310
16 Latham’s report on survey for William 200 1601 Bigbie
17 Latham’s report on survey for John 200 1600 Green
18 A. Savvory (?) D. Volcondon survey for 3000 21941 Albert Gallatin
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19 John Fauntleroy heir at law of Griffin 4000 8221 Fauntleroy
20 William Butler 100 3458
21 Survey for Geo. Lewis 1000 367
22 Robt. Beal 1666 2/3 190
23 Jonathan Clark 2000 172
24 Edmund Clark 1000 2359
25 Burgess Ball 1777 2/3 905
26 Edward Paul 200 1061
27 Alexander Skiner 1200 736
28 William Morris 400 Unknown
29 Andrew Donnally 440 Unknown
30 William Morris 934 Unknown
31 Shadrack Harriman 170 Unknown
32 Elias Langham 1000 1400
33 Joseph Swearengen 1200 341
34 (OS) Walter E. Strong 685 1010
35 (OS) Walter E. Strong 1200 268
36 John Dickinson 502 Unknown
37 (OS) Frederick Paschke 666 2/3 220
38 (OS) David Jackson 610 2/3 632
39 Patrick Welch 200 2364
40 (OS) Drury Scott 200 2363
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41 John Dickinson 502 Unknown
42 Joseph Carrol 360 Unknown
43 Reubin Long 666 2/3 1570
44 (OS) Uriah Springer 1000 222
45 Alexander Parker 1500 735
Folder 20: Surveys
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
1 Innes Hardin 100 720
2 Richard Jones 100 2258
3 Alexander W. Lardy 200 1183
4 John English 200 1106
5 Col. Wm. Dark 1000 82
6 Clough Shelton 1200 111 (?)
7 Joseph Vanmeter 1333 1/3 744
8 (OS) Lt. William McGuire 666 2/3 2499
9 Andrew Waggoner 1000 1003
10 Peter Casey 1000 740
11 Robert White 1000 303
12 Andrew Waggoner 1400 1003
13 Alexander Skiner 1200 736
14 (OS) Samuel K. Bradford 400 Several
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15 Wm. Brown 100 Unknown
16 Henry Bedinger 300 Several
17 William Fitzhugh 44 2547
18 Samuel K. Bradford 400 1213, 1215, 1218, 1219
19 Charles Yarborough 666 2/3 1730
20 Peter Johnston et al 948 2/3 Several
21 Thos. Gaskins 1500 765
22 Francis Muer 1000 1474
23 Whitehead Coleman 1000 1186
24 William Taylor 1000 132
25 William Sterling Smith 1000 146
26 Daniel Bedinger 1000 2211
27 George Gray 1000 242
28 (OS) John C. Carter 1666 2/3 306
29 Wm. Hanshaw 100 Unknown
30 George F. Norton 1333 1/3 2183
31 Wm. McMechin 200 18
32 William Marshall 200 Unknown
33 Isaiah Marks 1000 1695
34 John Crute 666 2/3 188
35 Clement Biddle 966 2/3 Unknown
36 Dr. Robert Rose 1500 1850
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37 Clement Read 1333 2/3 1652
38 (OS) Joseph Mowse, assignee 1000 20
39 Joseph Carrington 1000 2073, 2074, 2075, 2078
40 Robert Yancy 1000 202
41 (OS) Robert Henry 1966 2/3 Several
42 David Ross & Co. 1640 332, , 750, 1234, 1899
Item No. 43. List of surveys on military warrants and patents, which has no connection pertaining to this folder (No. 20). There are 12 sheets.
Item No. 44. Receipt against the estate of Benj. Hough. A. C. Looker, Administrator. June 2, 1824.
Item No. 45. Contract of indenture between William Harvey and Nicholas Devault, overseers of the poor, for the binding out of Edward Bannin to Thos. Johnson. May 3, 1824. [Indenture dated 03 May 1824. Wm Harvey and Nicholas Devault, overseers of the poor of Concord Twp, Ross Co., OH, with consent of Gaspar Devault, Justice of the Peace, to bind out Edward Bannin (or Banning), a poor boy aged 12 years on 04 Apr 1824, to "live with and serve" Thomas G. Johnson of said place until age 21 (on 14 Apr 1833). Johnson to "train him up to the habits of obediance industry and morality." At expiration, Bannin to receive a set of good clothes and a horse worth at least $50. Attest: John S. Cook, Hendrich Roseboom [?], John Q. Michie [?]. Signed: William Harvey, Nicholas (his X mark) Devault, and Thos G. Johnson.]
Item No. 46. Blank deed of Richard C. Anderson. Blank affidavit on back, dated May 14, 1824, signed Wm. Creighton, J.P.
Item No. 47. (OS) Deed of heirs of Benjamin Hough, signed by Aleson C. Looker, agent for the heirs. June 1824.
Folder 21: Surveys (January 20 to February 9, 1785)
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
1 Will Lindsay 1000 1199
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2 Peter F. Archer 1000 50
3 Richard Call 1000 2260
4 Christian Huffman 1000 177
5 Robert Gamble 1000 1494
6 Nat Pendleton 1000 1391
7 Robert Gamble 1000 1496
8 Presby Thornton 1000 846
9 Thomas Buckner 1000 2273
10 Robert Harvey 1000 Unknown
11 Benjamin Mosley, infant 1000 75
12 Wm. Barret 1000 2256
13 Francis Brooke 1000 2265
14 (OS) Addison Lewis 4000 396
15 John Watts 1000 Unknown
16 Andrew Waggenor and John Scott 1333 2/3 1003 and 2609
17 David Ross 1000 Unknown
18 Joseph Scott, Jr. 1000 1887
19 Prestley Neville 1400 Part of 18
20 John Taylor Griffin 1000 783
21 Thomas Edmunds 1000 40 (?)
22 Henry Fauntleroy (Heirs) 1000 1967
23 John Jordan 1000 2509
24 Jevin Miller 1000 1623
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25 John Spotswood 1000 597
26 John McDowell 1000 827
27 John White 1000 Unknown
28 Hughes Woodson 1000 1751
29 William Meredith 1000 2319
30 Wm. B. Wallace 1000 702
31 Henry Fauntleroy (Heirs) 1000 1967
32 Wm. Peirce 1000 2443
33 Gabriel Long et al 1000 Unknown
34 Drury Ragsdale 1000 397
35 Thomas Gaskins 1000 Unknown
36 Thomas Gaskins 1000 765
37 George Francis Norton 1000 2183
38 John Gillison 1000 580
39 James Hackerday (Heirs) 666 2/3 2000
40 (OS) John Gillison 1000 588
41 John Jamison 1200 192 (?)
42 James Hockerday (Heirs) Unknown 2000
43 James Morton 1000 74
44 George Gray 1000 242
45 William Brownlee 1000 681
46 William Brownlee 1000 681
47 Walter E. Strong 1000 Unknown
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48 (OS) Benjamin Ashby 2666 2/3 2197
49 Christian Huffman 1000 177
50 Christian Huffman 666 2/3 177
51 Joseph Scott 1000 1887
52 John Slaughter 666 2/3 Unknown
53 Pierce Knowland 2666 2/3 1835
54 John Slaughter 666 2/3 2498
55 John Slaughter 800 Unknown
56 Thos. Shaw 1000 285
57 Henry Bedinger 1000 291
58 William Fitzhugh 324 2547
59 Mayo Carrington 1500 24
60 George Rice & Benjamin Ratcliff 1000 Unknown
61 Joseph Mosley et al 1000 Unknown
62 William Heth 1000 2161
Folder 22: Surveys (February 20 to September 20, 1785)
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
1 Geo. F. Norton 1000 2133
2 (OS) Francis Coleman 2000 2240
3 Leroy Edwards 1000 1476
4 John Slaughter 600 2498
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5 Drury Ragsdale 1000 397
6 Wm. Poythress 1000 Part of 1878
7 James Cave 100 2031
8 Edmund Brook 1000 Part of 2541
9 Joseph Dean 100 912
10 William Copeland 200 1696
11 Henry Oram 100 981
12 Dedrich Lemon 100 2041
13 Mace Clements 2000 738
14 James Currie, assignee 1000 1401 for 400 acres; 1422 for 400 acres; 1735 for 200 acres
15 Richard Clough Anderson 1000 48
16 Thomas Parker 1000 732
17 William Harford (?) 900 986
18 Thomas Edmonds 1000 40
19 James Lowe 200 1124
20 Roley Jacobs 100 933
21 Vincent Topp 100 921
22 Corneluis Baldwin 1200 289
23 James Broadus 1000 2518
24 Thomas Hoard 1000 600
25 Peter Johnston 1000 2586
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26 Francis Brooke 556 2265
27 John Peyton 300 965 and 970
28 John Scott 1000 2609
29 John H. Foster 666 2/3 2610
30 Andrew Donnally and Wm. Morris 45 Unknown
31 John Hurt 1400 2247
32 Thomas Pearson 1333 1/3 904
33 James Fleming, assignee 600 Several
34 David Chambers 100 1239
35 (OS) William Mercer (Heir) 5000 1159
36 David Stephenson 1200 347
37 Stephen Pellus (?) 1000 2424
38 Edward Douse, assignee 1000 28
39 Alex Welch 100 Unknown
40 William Campbell 666 2/3 16
41 Edward Douce 1000 652, 2593, 2596, 2654, 2727
42 William Russell 2000 2023
43 Henry Banks 50 Unknown
44 Joseph Parker (Heir) 2666 2/3 558
45 (OS) Samuel P. Pleasants 3000 Unknown
46 Thomas House 1000 600
47 William Campble 1000 16
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48 Peter Muhlenberg 984 176
49 Joel Reise 1400 870, 1862, 879, 895, 2295, 2277, 2298
50 George Hite 1000 2608
51 William Thompkins 1333 1/3 404
52 Zachariah Tallum 800 2648
53 Alexander Skinner 1200 736
54 Zachariah Tallum 1066 2648
55 Henry Lee 1500 1937
56 Henry Lee 1500 1937
Folder 23: Surveys (October to December 1785)
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
1 Henry Lee 2000 1937
2 Alexander Skinner 1200 736
3 Edward Douse, assignee 400 2431 and 2432
4 Reubin Long 1000 1570
5 Charles Jones 244 2721
6 Edward Douse, assignee 866 2/3 1334
7 William Croghan 1400 Unknown
8 William Croghan 195 Unknown
9 John and Barbara Belew (Heirs) 400 Unknown
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10 Andrew Waggoner 1400 1003
11 William Croghan 888 2/3 1922
12 Joseph Childres 400 in Unknown Greenbriar Co.
13 Robert Craddock 1000 1897
14 Unknown (Part of Henderson’s grant) 500 Unknown
15 Unknown (Part of Henderson’s grant) 500 Unknown
16 Unknown (Part of Henderson’s grant) 500 Unknown
17 Unknown (Part of Henderson’s grant) 500 Unknown
18 Unknown 500 Unknown
19 Unknown 500 Unknown
20 Unknown 500 Unknown
21 Unknown 500 Unknown
22 Unknown 500 Unknown
23 Henderson 522 Unknown
24 Samuel Lapsley (?) 500 387
Item No. 25. Part of a letter signed James Wilkinson concerning a copper and lead mine. May 8, 1787.
Item No. 26. Survey of Peter Wagterfield, Robert Wallerson, William Wolfolk, et al.
Item No. 27. William Bigby, James Brooks, Thomas Barnard, and George Bruce, 1000 acres, warrant no. 1001.
Item No. 28. Letter addressed to Abraham Kirkpatrich, Fort Pitt, from Richard Anderson, concerning a land survey.
Item No. 29. (2 sheets) Brigadier Gen. Robert Lawson, 1000 acres, warrant no. 1921, survey nos. 1715 and 1716.
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Item No. 30. Letter addressed to Richard C. Anderson, Louisville, KY, from Thomas Holt. Surveys. November 5, 1788.
Item No. 31. Letter addressed to John Mumford, Salem, OH, from H. Shaw. January 7, 1789.
Item No. 32. Letter addressed to Col. Richard C. Anderson from W. Croghan, concerning shipment of tobacco down the Ohio river to New Orleans. March 13, 1789.
Item No. 33. Note of John Jones to Col. Anderson, informing him he had conveyed his military lands to Col. Wm. McWilliams. July 13, 1789.
Item No. 34. Thos. Holt to Col. Anderson, concerning amount of land he wished to retain in Ohio and surveying costs. October 31, 1789.
Item No. 35. A legal note on an act to accept Judicial records, passeed 1790.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
36 John Childres 700 13103
37 William Prior 60 Unknown
38 William Morris 660 1606
39 John Young 200 1056
40 Leonard Morris 492 1056
41 William Morris 530 1056
42 John Jones 430 8765
43 Andrew Donnally 359 Treasury 8715
44 Martin Hardin 866 2/3 3944 and 4027
45 William Pennoch 600 1975, 1919, 1997, 1998, 1999
46 Martin Hardin 666 2/3 4107
47 John Cobb 666 2/3 2674
Item No. 48. Statement of indebtedness of John Clark and George R. Clark.
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Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No.
49 Levin Joinor (?) 556 3015
50 John Givens 100 1903
51 John Fowler 750 345
52 Joshua Vanmeter 350 2088
Item No. 53. Letter addressed to Col. Richard C. Anderson from Livin Teackle. June 5, 1792.
Item No. 54. Letter addressed to Col. Richard C. Anderson from John Steele. October 13, 1792.
Item No. 55. Smith Snead’s will. October 18, 1792.
Item No. 56. Survey for land in Virginia, for John Munford Gregory, warrant no. 4994.
Item No. 57. John W. Johnston, 2666 2/3 acres, warrant no. 4594.
Folder 24: [Miscellaneous]
Item No. 1. Warrant. Patrick McFeeters owes 5 pounds claim goods and chattels equal to that amount and sell them and send the amount due and pay costs accruing. Directed to the Constable of West Nottingham. March 30, 1793.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No. Survey No.
2 John McAdam 1333 1/3 3286 1955
3 John McAdam 1333 1/3 3286 2247
4 Reubin Field 500 244 1954
5 Reubin Field 500 244 894
6 Reubin Field 1000 244 1952
7 John Keith 100 3699 1972
8 John Hunt 1000 2247 363
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9 Philip Alston 200 237 1322
10 (OS) Alexander McClanahan 6666 2/3 3289 1806
11 Lachariah Askey 100 1839 1929
12 Marks Vandeanvall 300 139 1221
13 Marks Vandeanvall 207 139 1221
14 Marks Vandeanvall 135 139 2143
15 Marks Vandeanvall 228 139 1221
16 William Rock 200 2720 2125
17 Pickeron and Hogdon 1000 1562, 1472, 488 244
18 Levin Joines 300 3015 2183
19 John Perkman 1066 2/3 371 728
20 (OS) William Reynolds 5000 4370, 4371, 2004 4372, 4377, 4378, parts of 2930, 4264, 4376
21 Major Lipscomb 200 4089 1881
22 Abraham (torn manuscript) 100 3085 1849
23 Samuel Lamme 100 2806 1858
24 Charles Stokely 380 1569 2133
25 Henry Price 200 3847 2142
26 Benoni Swearenger 600 4390 and 3545 1782 and 2005
27 John McAdams 100 4091 2082
28 (OS) Capt. Thomas Bowyer (On back: Copy 1000 659 781 of a certificate of the entries and survey
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and sales for taxes in the name of Thomas Bowyer, original given to H. Boush, Esq.)
29 Spencer Morgan 2000 2845 1803
Item No. 30. Assignment of title to one thousand (torn manuscript) hundred eleven acres, which is 1/3 part of his military warrant nos. 671, 2184 and (torn manuscript) in the name of John Phillips, another in name of Benjamin Wynkoop and David W. (?)
Item No. 31. Survey, Francis Smith, 1000 acres, warrant no. 70, survey no. 560.
Item No. 32. One-third of Robt. Richardson grant of 3600 acres, given to Richard Anderson for surveying land, fees, markers, claims, etc. July 5, 1794.
Item No. 33. Survey, 70 acres, Joseph Carroll, given by virtue of part of a certificate of settlement right granted to Joseph Carroll by the commissioners for adjusting titles to unpatented lands in the district of Augusta, Botetourt, and Greenbriar. July 17, 1794.
Item No. 34. Albert Gallaten, 2000 acres, by virtue of a land office treasury warrant no. 15240 dated April 20, 1783, issued in the name of Michael Ryan.
Item No. 35. Robt. Lawson assigns 2000 acres of his military warrant land to Nathaniel Massie. January 20, 1795. Robt. Lawson assigns 1000 acres of his military warrant land to Nathaniel Massie. June 10, 1795. Signed and sealed by E. M. Huntington, commissioners of General Land office. July 23, 1841.
Item No. 36. (OS) List of entries made on Lieutenant Robt. Jouitts warrant no. 2675 for 2266 2/3 acres.
Item No. 37. Receipt of four pounds, sixteen shillings in full, signed Hugh Ramsey. April 1795.
Item No. 38. Survey, Robt. Lawson, 2000 acres, warrant no. 1921, survey no. 2523.
Item No. 39. Survey, Robt. Lawson, 2000 acres, warrant no. 1921, survey no. 2523. (On back: Copy of Robt. Lawson’s survey no. 2523, 2000 acres, and the assignment thereafter Daniel Feagins.)
Item No. 40. Letter to Colonel Richard C. Anderson, Richmond, VA, from W. Croghan. Contains a great deal of personal views written October 27, 1795.
Item No. 41. Certificate of 1200 acres to Henry Bedingers, warrant no. 291. (On back: Arthur Fare D.S. Examined and recorded June 10, 1794, Richard Anderson, S.)
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Item No. 42. Letter to Richard Anderson, Jefferson Co., asking for information about land warrants of Thos. Perkins deceased, and the name of the man in Boston for whom you located some land. Signed Ezekiel Whitman, Danville. July 24, 1796.
Item No. 43. Unreadable. August 1796.
Item No. 44. Survey, Henry Rhoads, 150 acres, warrant no. 1928, survey no. 2015 or 2016.
Item No. 45. Letter. Jefferson Co., KY. Col. Rich. C. Anderson to locate and survey a tract of military land and he is to receive 1/3 of the grant for services with all expenses paid. Signed John Hooper, his (x) mark. August 14, 1795.
Item No. 46. Letter. Philadelphia. To Col. Richard Rich. C. Anderson urging him to settle the land business of Reed & Norton (?) with Major Craigh and Mr. George Wilson. September 23, 1796.
Item No. 47. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from W. Croghan, concerning the memorial to the assembly of Virginia expecting prolonging the time for Spring Deeds for lands in the Illinois Grant. October 7, 1796.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No. Survey No.
48 Abraham Buford (dated November 15, 1000 670 1086 1796)
49 Andrew Donnally, assignee of Malcolm 1000 Treasury Unknown Hart warrant no. 16836
50 (OS) Nathaniel Massie 1900 2675, 3298, 2462 4642
51 Wm. Lytle (dated May 10, 1797) 100 Part of 4774 Unknown
52 Robt. Nicholson (On back: Survey of 1000 3373, 3358, 2429 Robt. Pollard, 1000 acres, part of 1678, 3359, warrant no. 4494, survey no. 3016) 3369
53 (OS) Robt. Pollard 1000 4494 3017
Nathaniel Massie 1290 2319 5071
Item No. 54. Letter. Paris. To Col. Anderson from Lucas Sullivant. Enclose 2 plats in the name of Col. John Gipson. June 6, 1797.
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Item No. 55. John Wilson.
Item No. 56. Thomas Drake.
Item No. 57. Richard Taylor.
Item No. 58. John Robertson.
Item No. 59. Clement Reid.
Item No. 60. Letter. Col. Anderson to Lucas Sullivant.
Folder 25: [Miscellaneous]
Item No. 1. Survey, John McAllistor, 200 acres, 200 acres, warrant no. 4360, survey no. 1874.
Item No. 2. Survey, Thomas Drake, 1666 2/3 acres, part of warrant no. 4327, survey no. 1777.
Item No. 3. Receipt. Received of Lery (?) Sidwell the sum of four shillings and four pence for mending shoes Daniel Richards. September 26, 1797.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No. Survey No.
4 Richard Anderson 1000 Part of 60 249
5 Peter Casey 100 3303 2012
6 Peter Casey 100 3302 2010
7 Joseph Jones 100 1192 2009
8 Enos Hardin 100 3553 2011
9 Peter Casey 100 4274 Unknown
10 John Dabney 400 3584 1879
11 John Sutton 100 3818 2101
12 Jacob Regar 1300 2902, 2864, 1754 2853, 2862, 2865, 2867,
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2866, 1119, 1131
13 Thomas Coleman 400 2797, 2928, 1819 2810
14 Thomas Reddick 1000 Part of 3140 2179
15 Wm. Smith 1000 Part of 1843 79
16 John Cropper 2666 2/3 Part of 995 2063
17 (OS) John Cropper 4000 Part of 995 2064
18 James Pendleton 1666 2/3 Part of 113 33
19 James Durham 100 1846 2119
Item No. 20. Letter. Addressed to Doctor (?) to remove my entry of 100 acres entered on no. 2156 and later it agreeable to location that Mr. Lawson will present you. Benj. Goodin. December 27, 1797.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No. Survey No.
21 George Rogers 1100 Part of Unknown unknown treasury warrant
22 Joseph Blackwell 1000 329 88
23 Hazakiah Morton 1000 660 313
24 Nathan Reid 1000 601 267
25 John Crawford 444 2562 200
26 Leven Joines 556 Part of 3015 2164
Item No. 27. Letter. Chillocothe. Col. R. C. Anderson from E. Longham, asking Anderson to make some entries for him. June 4, 1798.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No. Survey No.
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28 Samuel Hunt 233 1/3 2241 1233
29 Wm. Robertson 275 Part of 2028 2128
30 James Lanier 100 4271 1924
31 Tarlton Woodpan 160 Part of 1928 2111
32 Spencer Morgan 666 2/3 Part of 1791 1802
33 James Jenkins 1000 639, 654, 666, 3348 676, 1819, 1857, 2777, 2778
34 Jacob Miers 100 1443 1783
35 Thomas Stolt 666 2/3 4640 2674
36 John Clark 650 Part of 307 3031
Item No. 37. (OS) Deed of Conveyance. Hedgeman Triplett and his wife to Benj. and Thomas Hough for 20 acres lying in Mongohala [Monongalia?] County.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No. Survey No.
38 Unknown Unknown 2316 Unknown
39 Nathaniel Massie 1580 4328, 3206, 2462, 3037, part of 4642, 357A 1089
40 Thomas Waring 133 1/3 Part of 4182 3645
41 Wm. Pierce 116 Part of 2443 3634
Leroy Edwards 200 Part of 1476 3635
Item No. 42. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Hickman Spiller. Lands surveyed for Benj. Spiller, have been lost, asking for Anderson to take care of it. May 25, 1799.
Item No. 43. (OS) Survey, Nathaniel Massie, 1370 acres, warrant nos. 4802 and 2006, survey nos. 2532, 3361, and 3658.
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Item No. 44. Survey, Levi Hollingsworth, 1000 acres, warrant nos. 1122, 1489, 1880, 1881, and 1882, survey no. 3158.
Item No. 45. Note. To pay $9.00 on or before November 21, dated October 17, 1799. Benj. Gooden to pay Sam’l Jones.
Item No. 46. Survey, Abram Mathews, 214 acres, granted by commissioners for the district of Augusta, Botetourt, and Greenbriar.
Item No. 47. Lessee of Nathaniel Massie.
Item No. 48. Note. To pay $10.00 Jerimiah Armstrong, signed Benj. Gooden. To pay 11.00 to Jerimiah Armstrong, 2 months after date, December 14, 1799, Benj. Gooden.
Folder 26: [Miscellaneous]
Item No. 1. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Thomas Gibson, Auditor, asking for copies of entries and certificates of surveys. January 12, 1800.
Item No. 2. Letter to R. C. Anderson from N. S. Nelson about land, 1/3 of which has been collected by Anderson for surveying, etc, and Major Massie expecting the same for similar work. January 22, 1800.
Item No. 3. Certificate. Three hundred acres of warrant sold was not included in the Deed of Trust executed by Robt. Lawson. Made by Joshua Lewis.
Item No. 4. Cincinnati. Letter. To R. C. Anderson from Thos. Gibson, thanking him for the entries and discussing taxes. July 1800.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No. Survey No.
5 George Mathews 1382 4795 3716
1000 4795 3717
1085 2/3 4795 and 1934 3718
765 4795 3701
545 4795 3702
300 4795 4145
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Item No. 6. Letter designating P. C. Anderson to survey lands belonging to Richard Osborn, Thomas Kennon, and Dawson Burggs, signed William George. October 15, 1800.
Item No. 7. Letter signed, "your affectionate nephew" (signature not readable). December 12, 1800.
Item No. 8. Receipt. Levi (?), four pounds seven shillings in full, rent of sawmill, Wm Arberry. December 31, 1800.
Item No. 9. Washington. Receipt, Benj. Hough, 1.00 for 1 yearly payment in support of the Frederick town library, Isaac J. Jenkinson. February 25, 1801.
Item No. 10. (OS) Indenture between John Athinson and his wife and John Johnson and Henry Johnson. March 11, 1801.
Item. No. 11. The President (Thomas Jefferson signature) of United States to Nathaniel Massie (copy of patent). Survey No. 2466 and 3360 for 1430 acres.
Item No. 12. Note to Col. Anderson from Thos. Gibson. Send his plat certificate of 1000 acres. Land entered by May Bessley. August 30, 1801.
Item No. 13. Note signed by John Vaneman. August 30, 1801.
Item No. 14. Survey, Don Ruffner, 200 acres, treasury warrant no. 991 for 2081 acres.
Item No. 15. Richard Taylor sold 40 acres to James Stewart.
Item No. 16. Survey, Alex. Welch, 75 acres, part of treasure warrant 2335 for 200 acres.
Item No. 17. (OS) Indenture between Henry Abrams and wife and Alex. M. Laughlin. Deed of two lots to Abrams for $600.00. December 3, 1801.
Item No. 18. Wm. Lamb (signature) certifies that Levi Ledwell to have lots 112 and 111 for the term of two years. December 11, 1801.
Item No. 19. Survey, Cornelius R. Sedam, 100 acres, warrant no. 3710, survey no. 2918.
Item No. 20. Receipt, signed Terall Gregg, 66 pounds, 14 shillings, three pence, part payment of wife’s share of Amos Hough esate, sent by Benj. Hough. March 20, 1802.
Item No. 21. Receipt. Received of Benj. Hough, 2 pounds, 3 shillings, 4 pence, in full, account against Eliz. Hough for schooling two children for her. Received by Wm. Jackman. March 31, 1802.
Item No. 22. Receipt of note received of Robt. Carson by John Moodey. April 7, 1802.
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Item No. 23. Due Samuel Holton, $3.00 for value received, John Gibson. April 14, 1802.
Item No. 24. Description of survey sent to Col. R. C. Anderson from John Armstrong.
Item No. 25. Authorize R. C. Anderson to find 950 acres of land on warrant unappropriated. Signed Robt. Higgins. June 10, 1802.
Item No. 26. Receipt for taxes, $1.01 received of Geo. Sly by Jos. Kerr, signed Henry Massie.
Item No. 27. Receipt. Adam Holler (signed) received $2.23 2/3 in full paid by Levi Lidwell. November 30, 1802.
Item No. 28. (OS) Deed. Wm. Murphy to Allen Latham. Eighty acres in Pike Co.
Item No. 29. Letter. Chillicothe. To R. C. Anderson from Thos. Gibson. When to send for copies of entries and surveys. February 15, 1805.
Item No. 30. Survey, George Rogers, 200 acres.
Item No. 31. Deed. John Rector to Andrew McNight for $40.00 a tract of land. June 8, 1803.
Item No. 32. Receipt for skins from Abraham Crabs and David Lion. Signed Patrick Mandeville.
Item No. 33. (OS) Resurvey of land. Surveyed in August 1785.
Item No. 34. Letter from Thomas Gibson telling of having paid taxes for receiver of letter. Chillicothe. October 20, 1803.
Item No. 35. Certificate certifying sale of 1200 acres to Joshua Hall of a tract of Wm Dallerferro (?). John Carlisle (collector). November 10, 1803.
Item No. 36. Letter from Duncan McArthur to Col. R. C. Anderson concerning land. (Letter not very readable.)
Item No. 37. Note to principal surveyor, 1000 acres to Jesse Davis, warrant no. 5052.
Item No. 38. Deed. Hutt & Edmondson to J. M. Lem, 220 acres. April 10, 1804.
Item No. 39. Col. R. C. Anderson’s order for $400.00 to Nicholas Clarke. April 15, 1804.
Item No. 40. (OS) Deed. James and Henry Johnson to James Steward. Land for $210.00.
Item No. 41. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from James Galloway, Jr., concerning resurveying work in and around Chillicothe. July 2, 1804.
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Item No. 42. Deed. Nath. Massie and wife to Thomas James. Tract of land for $120.00. July 14, 1804.
Item No. 43. Bond. James Galloway, Jr., James Galloway, Sr., and Geo. Pumroy to R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 44. Survey, Leven Joines, 346 acres.
Item No. 45. Various surveys and records for Jefferson Co., KY.
Item No. 46. Receipt for draught of Daniel Higgins.
Item No. 47. Survey, Benj. Goodin, 300 acres, warrant nos. 230 and 231, survey no. 3824.
Item No. 48. Various receipts from R. C. Anderson and others received by John Carlisle (collector V. [?] Lands).
Item No. 49. Receipt. John McKnight. Estate of Amos Hough (dec).
Folder 27: [Miscellaneous]
[NOTE: On the second page of listings in this folder is the following notation in the margin: "June 25, 1806, T. Washington [or Worthington] to Col. Richard C. Anderson." It does not appear to be connected to any particular item listed and therefore may be a separate (unnumbered) item in the folder. Also, another notation at the bottom of this same page says: last 11 items missing. However, it is unclear if this refers to Item Nos. 30-40 or to the extra items Nos. 41-50 added in by hand.]
Item No. 1. State tax receipt. Jacob Neply. Thos. Scott (collector).
Item No. 2. Receipt. From $8.90, fee as sheriff, from estate of Amos Hough (dec). John McKnight (coroner).
Item No. 3. Receipt. Samuel Hunter of Chas. Daniels. Fine $1.00 for Sabbath breaking.
Item No. 4. Receipt. James Lee for Charles Maxwell.
Item No. 5. Receipt. Jacob Miller’s assignment on sundry judgments.
Item No. 6. Receipt. Dan’l L. McClure (?).
Item No. 7. Receipt. Samuel McCollum.
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Item No. 8. Letter to R. C. Anderson from James Galloway, Jr., asking to have some errors corrected. February 9, 1805.
Item No. 9. Survey, Thomas McClanahan, warrant no. 1863, survey no. 3112.
Item No. 10. Articles of agreement. Robinson, Baird, and Heddleston.
Item No. 11. Receipt. Wm. McFardland for $150.00.
Item No. 12. Receipt. John Galbraith for $10.00.
Item No. 13. Jacob Myers, Esq., order to call on Mrs. Hough for fee.
Item No. 14. Letter from James Galloway, Jr., probably to R. C. Anderson about his work as a surveyor. August 5, 1805.
Item No. 15. Moses Kimbal’s order and receipt. October 12, 1805.
Item No. 16. Receipt. N. Willis for J. Mulligan. $2.50.
Item No. 17. Receipt. Charles Maxwell. $40.00.
Item No. 18. List of sales for taxes on land for 1806.
Item No. 19. Receipt. N. Willis.
Item No. 20. (OS) Deed. John Edmiston and wife to Wm. E. Dickenson.
Item No. 21. Receipt. Aaron Irvin (?). $11.00.
Item No. 22. Survey, James Denny, 300 acres, warrant no. 275, survey no. 1502.
Item No. 23. A connection of the interference between Watkins & Warfields on Clover Sick Creek, State of Ohio.
Item No. 24. Receipt. Wm. Lowry. $1.00.
Item No. 25. Plan for town of Bainbridge by Nath. Massie.
Item No. 26. Receipt. John G. Macon. $8.15.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No. Survey No.
27 Hughes Woodson 250 1751 5035
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700 1352
785 5008
265 5009
Item No. 28. Receipt. Benj. Hough’s note, signed Jesse Townsend, Keith Humphreys. October 22, 1806.
Item No. 29. Receipt. Scott to Dougherty. $2.60.
Item No. 30. Receipt. Scott to Booker. $15.16. 1806.
Item No. 31. Letter. Fain Hopkins to R. C. Anderson to send survey made by Beasly in Hopkins name. October 18, 1806.
Item No. 32. Receipt. L. Sedwell.
Item No. 33. Letter from Nath. Massie to R. C. Anderson, asking him to record two surveys. November 24, 1806.
Item No. 34. Letter from Lucas Sullevant to R. C. Anderson, to send a record of all entries sent by Sullevant by Mr. Wallace to Anderson. November 24, 1806.
Item No. 35. Surveys, Strother Jones, 1000 acres, warrant no. 88, survey no. 4120; Robert Vance, 260 acres, warrant no. 850, survey no. 4995.
Item No. 36. Receipt. Wm. S. Hutt (collector).
Item No. 37. Indenture. Jos. Colens, Wm. Reitledge, Levi Sidwell bound to John Hutt and Wm. Nunar as brickmaker and bricklayer apprentices. 1806.
Item No. 38. Receipt. Levi Sidwell. $29.50. December 23, 1806.
Item No. 39. Receipt. Levi Sidwell. $3.25.
Item No. 40. Letter. Edm’d. Rogers to R. C. Anderson about warrants in office.
Item No. 41. (OS) Indenture. William Dickinson. February 9, 1807.
Item No. 42. Letter. To J. Dunlap from Samuel (?). February 13, 1807.
Item No. 43. Letter to R. C. Anderson from E. Langham (?). February 21, 1807.
Item No. 44. (OS) Indenture. James Clark. February 25, 1807.
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Item No. 45. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Bluslof (?). March 9, 1807.
Item No. 46. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Thomas Carneal. March 15, 1807.
Item No. 47. Receipt. Ben Hough. 7.00. March 19, 1807.
Item No. 48. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Thomas Chitton (or Chilton). March 19, 1807.
Item No. 49. Receipt. Survey. John O’Conner. March 21, 1807.
Item No. 50. Letter to R. C. Anderson from James Taylor. March 28, 1807.
Folder 28: [Miscellaneous]
Item No. 1. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from Robert Means to forward the survey to Col. D. McArthur. Duncan McArthur to Col. R. C. Anderson, concerning surveys.
Item No. 2. Letter from Henry Massie to R. C. Anderson. Personal news and also about surveys.
Item No. 3. Receipt. John Hutt.
Item No. 4. Letter from Henry Massie to R. C. Anderson, telling of an opportunity to buy Mrs. Brown’s land.
Item No. 5. Letter from James Galloway, Jr., to R. C. Anderson, concerning surveys.
Item No. 6. Letter from Henry Massie to R. C. Anderson, thanking him for entry of 300 acres.
Item No. 7. Letter from Thomas Carmeal to (?) about surveys.
Item No. 8. Survey, James Denny, 100 acres, part of warrant no. 2755, survey no. 4977.
Item No. 9. Deed. Robt. Steele and M. McLean.
Item No. 10. Description of surveys.
Item No. 11. Survey, James Mabin, 212 acres, warrant no. 196, survey no. 160.
Item No. 12. Letter from James Galloway, Jr., to R. C. Anderson, transfer of land. Purchased 11,382 acres from Mr. W. Lardy, also a warrant to check as to entry.
Item No. 13. Letter from Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson, to file surveys.
Item No. 14. Receipt. John Machin.
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Item No. 15. Receipt. Charles Maxwell.
Item No. 16. (OS) Deed. John Kerr to Mike Baldwin. Land for $2000.00.
Item No. 17. List of delinquencies in land for 1808 property. Duplicate.
Item No. 18. Discharge from military service of Levi Sidwell due to loss of sight in his right eye.
Item No. 19. Receipt. Joseph Loffen.
Item No. 20. Receipt (or patent). Jesse Spencer.
Item No. 21. Order. Brice Vines order and Wm. Baker’s receipt.
Item No. 22. Receipt. R. D. Richardson.
Item No. 23. Receipt. E. Glover.
Item No. 24. Order. J. W. Dolyal.
Item No. 25. Receipt. Samuel Todd. $37.50.
Item No. 26. Receipt. John C. Gilkison.
Item No. 27. Letter from James Taylor to Col. R. C. Anderson, sending two land warrants to get entries.
Item No. 28. Survey, 50 acres, Shadrock Childres, land office treasury warrant.
Item No. 29. Receipt. Thos. Steel. $10.00 for subscription.
Item No. 30. Survey, Strother Jones, 955 acres, part of warrant no. 88, survey no. 4210.
Item No. 31. Receipt. R. D. Richardson. $3.00 for the Fredonian. December 30, 1808.
Item No. 32. Receipt from Levi Sidwell. $7.74 state, count, and poor tax for 1808. Wm. Huth receipt.
Item No. 33. Order. Joshua Worthington to pay David Gusty $5.50.
Item No. 34. Deed. John Helt and wife to Hugh Flyn for $88.00 land.
Item No. 35. Order. Sam’l McAdam.
Item No. 36. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur, concerning a warrant for 100 acres, to have it entered.
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Item No. 37. Bill and receipt. T. Worthington. $74.00.
Item No. 38. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from Andrew Woodson about 30 acres that have been entered.
Item No. 39. (OS) Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from (looks like) John Kerr. A protraction of the land by course bonded him by Gen. Sam Finley.
Item No. 40. Deed. Valentine S. Peyton to Timothy Peyton. Signed by Richard C. Anderson. (Ink quite faded.)
Item No. 41. Order. Isaac Beaver. $2.50.
Item No. 42. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from N. G. Beasley, asking to send a copy of warrant no. 3474 for 700 acres.
Item No. 43. Letters, to Col. R. C. Anderson from Benj. Hough, asking to have copies of the entries sent; to Col. R. C. Anderson from Cadwallader Wallace, asking if a warrant granted to Presley Saunders for 200 acres has been received.
Item No. 44. A warrant to survey for Benj. W. Ladd assigned of Wm. Price. Five hundred acres due Ladd in consideration of Wm. Price’s 3 years service in continental line. November 23, 1810.
Item No. 45. Receipt. John Preble. $25.00 rent.
Item No. 46. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from E. Langham, asking to have entries sent.
Item No. 47. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from James Galloway, Jr. Has been authorized by Sam’l Shepard to remove and reenter some entries. The blanks are to be filled in by Anderson.
Item No. 48. (OS) Deed. Massie to Holliday.
Item No. 49. Order. S. Merrels order to N. Johnson and his receipt for $50.00.
Item No. 50. Entries, N. Massie, 50 acres, warrant no. 5647, survey no. 6458; N. Massie, 127 acres, warrant no. 5647, survey no. 6459. To withdraw 277 acres on part of warrant no. 5647 and enter 177 acres. The remainder of said warrant he has assigned to Chas. A. Stuart.
Item No. 51. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from James Denny. A warrant enclosed to have an entry made of it. November 1, 1809.
Item No. 52. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from John McDonald, enclosing a dollar and a 100- acre land warrant to enter.
Item No. 53. Receipt and order. Wm. Valentine order and Martin Andrews receipt. $140.00.
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Item No. 54. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur, containing description of two warrants to be entered and asking for copies of other warrants he has sent to the office.
Item No. 55. Letter to R. C. Anderson from James Galloway, Jr., to be delivered by Andrew Alexander and containing four warrants.
Item No. 56. Letter to R. C. Anderson from James Taylor, containing an entry.
Item No. 57. Letter and entries to R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur, concerning land warrant for 6666 2/3 acres, sent in previous letter, 5166 2/3 to Edw. Stubblefield and 1500 acres to Dr. McArthur.
Item No. 58. Letter to R. C. Anderson from James Galloway, Jr., concerning entries.
Item No. 59. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur, asking if he rec’d letter sent containing $70.00 and warrants, and to make entries for warrants he is sending.
Item No. 60. Letter to R. C. Anderson from John A. Fulton, asking to make the entry (enclosed).
Folder 29: [Miscellaneous]
Item No. 1. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from James Galloway, Jr., asking him to enter warrants listed in letter.
Item No. 2. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur, enclosing in letter a warrant to enter along with $2.00 in bank notes. Tells of an extension of time in location of military districts passed by Congress.
Item No. 3. (OS) Deed. Massie to Jones.
Item No. 4. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Andrew Woodrow to make entries enclosed in letter.
Item No. 5. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Nath. Massie, to make entries as stated.
Item No. 6. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur, asking to send certificate of warrant for Mr. Godrell Lively.
Item No. 7. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Walter Dun, enclosing an entry to record.
Item No. 8. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur, telling of letter sent the week before, if it had been received.
Item No. 9. Letter to R. C. Anderson from E. Longham, asking for details of entries for Flints & Robinson.
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Item No. 10. Letter from R. C. Anderson from Nath. Massie, concerning entry of John Nicholas. February 23, 1810.
Item No. 11. Entry for Epram Ralph for 150 acres sent in by Peter McArthur. February 22, 1810.
Item No. 12. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur, concerning entries.
Item No. 13. Warrant no. 5828 for Wm. W. Cunningham. [Dated 03 Mar 1810. Copy of Land Office Military Warrant No. 5828 to survey lands for Wm W Cunningham, one of the legal representatives of William Cunningham, dec'd, and assignee of Jack Cunningham, Polly Cunningham, Susannah Hamilton (late Susannah Cunningham), Meritt Cunningham, James Cunningham, Lucy Cunningham, Elizabeth
M----y (late Elizabeth Cunningham), and [Nancy or Naresy?] Alexander (late [Neresy?] Cunningham), the other heirs and legal representatives of William Cunningham, dec'd, who served 2 years and 2 months more than 6 years as a Major of the Continental line. Assigns warrant to Joseph and Ben W. Ladd and Thom Norvell. Signed: William Walker Cunningham. Testators: Saml Bigham and Saml [?]son. Seal (obscures some of the writing).]
Item No. 14. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur, containing a survey and warrant to enter.
Item No. 15. Entries to be recorded sent by Duncan McArthur.
Item No. 16. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur, enclosing a land warrant to make entry.
Item No. 17. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur, enclosing seven land warrants to make entries.
Item No. 18. Survey, Wm. Hickman, 100 acres, warrant no. 1037, survey no. 6656.
Item No. 19. (OS) A survey made in consequence of a sale made to the widow Thatcher.
Item No. 20. Survey, Geo. Hoffman, 180 acres, warrant no. 5543, survey no. 6165.
Item No. 21. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur (letter torn – first page).
Item No. 22. Receipt. D. Jennings for Derkin & Morton deed.
Item No. 23. Receipt. Sam’l McKee.
Item No. 24. Receipt. Thos. James to Thos. M. Bagly for 128 2/3 acres of land warrant.
Item No. 25. Warrant no. 5888 of David Wallace for 2666 2/3 acres.
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Item No. 26. (OS) Deed. Aeneas Foulk and wife to Christian Benner.
Item No. 27. Receipt. Aaron Goforth receipt $162.25. Col. J. W. Taylor’s money.
Item No. 28. John McCoy. $19.60.
Item No. 29. Receipt. W. A. Dow.
Item No. 30. Receipt. John McClean, adm. of Moses McClean.
Item No. 31. Letter to R. C. Anderson from W. Dun about an entry for 63 acres not reached office. He is sending a copy and asks to have it recorded. February 16, 1811.
Item No. 32. Survey, Eli Genett, Joseph Fletcher, and Andrew Slaughter, 80 acres, treasury warrant no. 1551, part of 2850 acres.
Item No. 33. Agreement. Jacob Funk and Wm. Reynolds. 20.00 to keep in repair a will.
Item No. 34. Order. Sam’l Tods to Doct. Hanum. 8.00.
Item No. 35. Receipt. I. Greggs. Receipt in favor of Thos. Hough.
Item No. 36. Receipt. Sam’l Finley.
Item No. 37. Treasury report of Franklin Co.
Item No. 38. Warrant no. 107 of John Green for 7777 2/3 acres.
Item No. 39. Notice of payment of fees pertaining to work connected with surveying 200 acres of land of Jesse McKay.
Item No. 40. (OS) Deed. Henry Massie and wife to legal representative of Robert Park Dee.
Item No. 41. (OS) Deed. Henry Massie and wife to Henry Buchannan.
Item No. Survey for… Acres Warrant No. Survey No.
42 James Galloway, Jr. 1000 5661 7117
Wm. Townsley 100 1771 7143
James Galloway 100 5661 7141
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100 5661 7142
250 Part of 5874, 7140 5875, 5827
Folder 30: [Miscellaneous]
Item No. 1. Deed. Solomon Moore to Charles Springer. August 15, 1811.
Item No. 2. (OS) Deed. Samuel Shaw and wife to Wm. Lunback. August 30, 1811.
Item No. 3. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson to Thomas Lewis, concerning land belonging to Richard Call (dec.) on a military warrant.
Item No. 4. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from John Kerr, concerning land that was entered in July 1810 that will have to be withdrawn and reentered. Descriptions of land are included.
Item No. 5. Receipt. Webster to Wright.
Item No. 6. Survey, George Dawson, 1050 acres, warrant nos. 5421, 5810, 5809, survey no. 7227.
Item No. 7. Receipt. Christian Spangler. $18.93.
Item No. 8. Survey, James Denny, 167 acres, part of warrant no. 5052, survey no. 7221.
Item No. 9. Sales made for taxes on Robt. Woodon land.
Item No. 10. Survey, Hugh Stewart, 250 acres, warrant no. 5956, survey no. 7271. Four entries belonging to Hugh Stewart.
Item No. 11. Letter to [R. C. Anderson?] from E. Longham [Langham?], asking for an amendment to an entry sent in.
Item No. 12. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from James Galloway, Jr., a few warrants and some entries to be made.
Item No. 13. Survey, John Huddleston a piece of Jos. and Gabriel Huff’s, 100 acres in Kanawha Co. on west side of Kanewha R. at and below the great falls by virtue of a land office treasury warrant no. 991 for 2081 acres.
Item No. 14. (OS) Deed. Thomas Henderson and wife to Joseph Pentecost, 1000 acres.
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Item No. 15. Entries and list of warrant no. 4671 and how it is divided and satisfied in 1840.
Item No. 16. Receipt. James Vickers (collector). 5.00.
Item No. 17. Entries and withdrawals made by Thomas Scott.
Item No. 18. Receipt. John Hamms, doctor. $10.00.
Item No. 19. Receipt. Sawyer & Chamber. Receipt and five maps, $3.00.
Item No. 20. Printed report sent from War Dept. called "An Act to provide for designating, surveying and granting Military Bounty Lawes." One of the papers is addressed to Thomas McKnight, the other to Robert K. Grey.
Item No. 21. (OS) Deed. Peter Spurck and Levy Sidewell.
Item No. 22. Deed. Richard C. Anderson by Wm. Lytle his atty. to Benj. Perru.
Item No. 23. Receipt. Archd McClean. $535.00. July 1812.
Item No. 24. Bill and receipt. Joseph Miller. $39.40.
Item No. 25. (OS) A list of second rate lands belonging to John Baird of the town of Petersburg in the state of Virginia, lying and being in the state of Ohio.
Item No. 26. Copy of a statement of the sales of John Scarborough lands.
Item No. 27. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from James Galloway, Jr., sending surveys and entries to be entered and news heard about Gen. Hull turning traitor and surrendering to the British.
Item No. 28. (OS) List of John Baird land, per Wm. Ruffin.
Item No. 29. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from Wm. Roberts about men who worked with him surveying.
Item No. 30. Certificate. C. Jones, no. 621.
Item No. 31. (OS) Land grant to James Scott, 500 acres, for military service of David Scott (dec), signed James Madison. (Written on parchment.) November 27, 1812.
Item No. 32. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from W. Dun, asking to send John Graham surveys to him (Dun).
Item No. 33. Account. Benjamin Hough. Account and receipt John Carlisle. December 22, 1812.
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Item No. 34. Report of work done by commissioners of the General Land Office of the U.S. to mark the western boundary line of the Virginia reservations between the Miami and Sciota R.
Item No. 35. Receipt. Samuel McCollach. 8.00.
Folder 31: [Surveys]
[NOTE: Item 1 is listed as being all the way through Robt. Green’s 333-acre survey on warrant no. 323. From there, the list is as given and has no item numbers, so it is unclear whether they are separate items or not.]
Survey for… Acres Warrant No. Survey No.
Henry Bayles 466 2/3 3548 1618
Walter Dun 80 6075 7771
220 7754
220 7753
70 5863 7535
447 6075 and 6076 7751 and 7774
310 6075 7752
83 6075 and 6076 7772
Walter Dun and John Graham 226 5791 and 5493 7379
Walter Dun and James Johnson 235 5784 and 5862 7548 and 7637
197 5547 and 5792 7243
Walter Dun and Gross Scrugg 100 5916 and 5493 7757
John Graham 400 5787, 5784, 7832 5753, 5791
246 5783 7560
200 5791 7826
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190 7528
145 7529
112 7825
31 1/2 7500
90 7530 and 7827
190 2/3 5791, 5755, 7432 and 7756 5792
Gross Scruggs and John Graham 216 1/3 5916, 5881 7814
James Johnson 88 5792 7636
John Graham and Gross Scruggs 345 5765, 5916, 7829 5758
168 5791, 5916 7758 and 7830
James Johnson 135 5792 7824
880 7833
260 7823
113 7428
Wm. Kendall 34 6035 7732
69 8183
144 8182
Jacob Brown 14 3/4 3349 8142
Wm. Lucas, Jr. 50 4886 4009
Elias Langham 52 3749 5572
Thomas James 50 5555 7174 (?)
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Cadwallader Wallace and Layton 681 1/3 5961, 6008, 8171 Yancey 4894, 6074
Cadwallader Wallace 50 6008 8017
25 8172
Elisha Wirm 133 1/3 4792 7865
Joseph Harness 695 5187 5532
1133 1/3 5532, 5797, 5798, 8212
157 5531
280
Joseph Hoffman 102 2/3 5542, 5940, 8127, 6960, 6130 7765
Wm. Wilson 19 1/3 5564 7116
Nathan Haines 100 6016 7889
Reuben McDaniel 100 5839 8213
Jesse McKay 257 5531 7519
John Fisher 69 6041 8228
George Clark 1892 5505, 5476, 6840 5473, 5606, 5420
David Walker 323 814 8230
Duncan McArthur 200 5162 5521
Henry Massie 1150 5989 8231
Duncan McArthur 880 5752 6563 and 6776
200 6560
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1200 5731 5195
200 5743 6797
175 5676 and 5636 6337 and 7340
130 5681, 5677, 6342 5678
110 1410 6038
100 5933 7422
15 5743 6298
Singleton Foster 195 5554 6383
Duncan McArthur 73 1/3 5752 6561
Walter Dun 57 6148 8326
Albridgeton Jones 752 2126 2706
Nathan Haines and Walter Dun 90 6014 and 6148 8237
David Holmes 600 215 4061
600 4469 and 8259
73 8256
100 4342
50 4341
Andrew Ellison 200 5555 and 3105 7200 and 8258
100 1050 7000
150 1691, 1050, 3118 and 6460 3986
156 3105 7716
50 8161
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50 8254
50 1696 and 5578 7725
100 1696 5344
50 1114 7007
54 5841 7201
75 5577 and 5578 7173
50 5761 7351
50 7349
50 7348
72 5768 7511
50 5760 7517
50 7514
100 4341 3774
131 5768 8263
107 8252
74 8250 (?)
70 5871 8166
68 5577 and 5768 7128 and 8257
200 1145 4051
50 3987 6465
150 4050, 5841, 8261 5356
50 5356 6660
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50 5354 7028
55 5356 and 5947 7127 and 7439
100 4325 8255
100 4947 7505
John Elleson, Jr. 25 5871 7939
100 7578
100 4094 and 5972 6467 and 7715
Israel Donaldson 150 5614 and 5611 6471
James Davis 13 5947 8177
David Bradford 21 5946 7440
Paul Kerr 40 4740 5662
Wm. Seedom 200 6102 8057
Jonathan Pollard 50 5947 7515
John Machen 176 290 8160
50 7727
59 7724
Simon Morgan 142 4738 3255
Wm. McClarin 100 4992 8266
John Stickles 50 5871 7554
Jesse Stout 112 5871 and 5768 7589
Elijah Walden 200 3105 8268
Thos. McClanahan 100 1863 3112
Jesup N. Couch 100 6146 8265
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Andrew Wolf 100 958 4686
John A. Fulton 70 5539 7238
200 6129 8136
100 8124
50 8145
John A. Fulton and Matthew Hobson 166 2/3 5944 and 6129 7998 and 8164
James Galloway, Jr. 120 4305 8274
325 5960, 5955, 8070 5962
Samuel Harrod and James Hillis 2000 4305 8214
Joseph Conway 710 1627 2290
David Walker 500 814 6845
Cornelius Skinner 2666 2/3 3788 1552
Joseph Kerr 150 5706 6987
100
Joseph Scott, Isaac Medley, and 80 5987 7571 Berrymen Green
Andrew Ellison 50 5112 5339
John Fulton, Wm. Fulton, and Wm. 516 2/3 5978, 6127, 7514, 7671, Robinson 5539, 6129, 8222 5950
Robt. Green 333 323 922
Richard Waters 60 2854 5026
40 5028
Lewis Thomas 95 2753 1989
Page 84 of 462 R. C. Anderson Papers
Berryman Green 115 ½ 5549 8026
Nathan Haines 18 6016 8164
Benjamin Cheney 94 5570 8148
6 8141
Jesse Baldwin 200 5555 7188
Wm. Robinson 250 5945 7899
John A. Fulton 800 6129 8121
Anthony Walks 3337 2126 7822
Wm. Kendale 34 6035 7631
John A. Fulton 400 6117 8044
Wm. Kendale 706 6033 7630
254 6030 7650
76 6035 7669
40 6033 7674
Gross Scruggs 200 5916 7628
90 7759
500 7835
550 7828
400 7831
100 7813
117 7812
Edw. Carrington, John Marshall, Henry 695 5852 7693 Heth and Henry G. Heth, exec. of McHethdey
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Joseph Parrott 800 6076 7789
Henry Whiting 740 2349 102
Benjamin Hough 222 5836 and 6006 7472 and 7677
Anthony Walke 95 6050 7790
Cadwallader Wallace 250 6008, 4792, 7742 4793
126 5971 7250
150 7251
224 ½ 5788, 5971, 7577 5732
300 6008 7821
John Turner 100 5938 7588
Richard Claiborne 1250 2/3 2347 220
416
John Beasley 266 2/3 290 7854
50 7855
Abraham Bibby 79 4145 7125
John Beasley 18 ¼ 290 7856
Abraham Bibby 21 4145 7126
Joseph Evans 200 4512 5185
Alex. Parker 357 4254 3181
Lawrence Ward 100 3313 5186
John Tench 400 2377 456
John Gibson 400 5482 7869
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400
John Gibson and Henry Massie 500 5482 and 5989 7868
John A. Fulton 100 5963 7273
Benjamin Adamson 1055 5746 and 5571 7253 and 7607
Jos. Scott, Isaac Medley, and Benj. 1100 5987 7568 Green 1000 7569
260 7570
306 7574 (?)
300 7572
134 7573
150 7777
100 7667
65 7682
100 7778
100 7875
Israel Donaldson 70 5946 7379
Elias Longham 100 5740 6519
John Shearer 100 5483 6525
Berryman Green 100 5549 6379
Jos. Scott, I. Medley, and B. Green 305 5987 7681 and 7891
Jesse McKay 200 5539 7122
133 5495 and 5531 6147, 6148, 7887
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Cadwallader Wallace and Jno. Hoffman 150 5972 and 6008 7817 and 7879
Wm. Robinson and Wm. Creighton Jr. 1517 5398, 5402, 6050, 7263, 5978, 5953 7799
Cadwallader Wallace 100 5972 7878
John Clark 400 307 6410
Henry Massie 100 5989 6409
100 7898
96 4865
100 4994
John Hoffman 100 6008 7763
John Hoffman and Cadwallader Wallace 100 7781 and 7782
100 7886
John Hoffman 100 7786
Anthony Walke 284 6050 7770 and 7836
Thos Worthington 100 5111 [blank]
2738 ½ 5006, 5639, 5456, 6824, 5736, 5738, 7172, 5612 5739, 5917
60 5846 7113
Benjamin Hough 150 5801 6868
678 5692, 5693, [blank] and 5698, 5836, 7484 4793, 5131
Wm. Fulton 60 6014 7493
60 7270
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Wm. Robinson 100 5954 7491
Thos. Moore 1500 5890, 5894, 4889 5896
Michael Feagle 25 3727 5225
Philip Feant 136 3740 7620
Philip and Geo. Feant 239 3740, 3742, 7235 3727
John Fulton 50 5820 7435
66 2/3 5963 7913
200 5963 and 5978 7256
Wm. Keys 150 5941 [blank]
Mathew Hobson 100 5944 7861
Wm. McKee 200 5131 5899
145 5899
John McDonald 60 4866 4438
James Mabin 212 196 160
John Pride 282 1500 5137 and 7964
Nathaniel Tyler 889 3301 4608
888 2/3 4609
85 4607
Benjamin Hough 200 5801 6757
Peter Manifold and Duncan McArthur 446 4583, 5636, 6512, 7341, 5162 7342, 7969, 7970
John Hoffman 500 6008 7766 and 7762
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Cadwallader Wallace 300 6089 and 6008 7944
Leighton Yancey 1251 4894 7555
Layton Yancey 285 1/3 6074 7956
Nathan Reeves 100 5989 7986
Gross Scruggs 580 5916 7576
John A. Fulton 999 5978, 6045, 7948 and 7997 5932
Henry Massie 100 5989 8018
50 8019
Robert Moore 200 5947 7347
John Ellison 35 1914 7352
John Green 250 107 5297
Wm. Lindsay 1000 1199 1351
Beasley (?) Roy 175 154 4060
Robert Green 195 323 1967
526 2/3 7966
James Galloway, Jr. 150 5975 7330
James Galloway, Jr., and John Crawford 150 5962 and 308 7905
James Galloway, Jr. 100 5962 7734
James Galloway, Jr., and John Crawford 35 5575 8041
John Obannon and Alex. Parker 68 ¾ 1706 and 1892 2076
200 1921 2794
James Wilson 16 1519 3396
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Nathan Haines 3200 6016 7791
George Dawson 300 5810 6965
James Galloway, Jr. 600 5960, 5955, 8070 5962
John Pride 51 1500 7965
Robt. Green 280 323 8008
John Evans 117 5940 7776
325 5542 and 5961 6959 and 8022
100 5949 7361
John Evans and Edw. Owings 796 2/3 5968, 4940, 6258, 6477, 5542, 5949 7306, 8025
380 5542, 5961, 7114, 7115, 5532 8024
286 5532 and 5968 6962 and 7305
Elizabeth Evans 200 5968 7424
Benjamin Green 254 5549 7427
Berryman Green 49 ½ 7149
85 7545
Daniel Keith 50 6002 8010
Henice (?) Baker 1067 1/3 5932 7947
Wm. Fulton 50 6014 7801
Edw. Tiffin 200 5789 and 5581 6799
Thos. Scot and Geo. Vinsonhaler 100 5948 and 5708 7691
Geo. Vinsonhaller 98 5708 8100
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100 5913 8101
116 5948 8102
53 5948 and 5708 8103
Benjamin Hough 150 6130 8114
John A. Fulton and Wm. Fulton 500 5851 and 6129 7610 and 8120
Benjamin Hough 150 6118 8054
100 6006 7846
Mathew Hobson 220 5944 7265
John Kore 300 5389 and 5390 6097
400 5391 6159
Duncan McArthur 268 ¾ 1906 and 1984 5232, 6112, 6113
John McDonald 120 2019, 4866, 6158 5391
John Kore 25 5391 6160
Cadwallader Wallace 220 6065 and 6066 7974
Folder 32: [Miscellaneous]
Item No. 1. Note. Jacob Pontious received of Jos. Kerr flour to deliver to military agent and receive $10.00 per bbl.
Item No. 2. (OS) Article of Agreement. E. Tiffin and B. Hough.
Item No. 3. Receipt. Michael Hufnagle. $37.28. February 15, 1813.
Item No. 4. Note. Wm. Dixon received of Jos. Kerr 30 bbl. of flour to deliver to military agent and receive $8.00 per bbl.
Item No. 5. Listed account and receipt. David Thinhead.
Page 92 of 462 R. C. Anderson Papers
Item No. 6. Survey, Thos. Bowelle, 100 acres, warrant no. 5968, survey no. 7309.
Item No. 7. Survey, Abraham Baker, 100 acres, treasury warrant no. 5007.
Item No. 8. Levi Sidwell (dec). Letters of administration to Benj. Hough and Thos. V. Sweeinger.
Item No. 9. Receipt. Archibald McClean. $125.06.
Item No. 10. Receipt. Lewis Voil. $440.00. April 16, 1813.
Item No. 11. Receipt. Paymasters receipt of militia fine.
Item No. 12. Certificate to withdrawal, 160 acres of land lost of Daniel Duwall because of interfering with other surveys listed.
Item No. 13. Thomas Hinde to John A. Fulton. Power to locate 2260 acres.
Item No. 14. Receipt. Humphrey Fullerton. $10.50.
Item No. 15. (OS) Deed. John Kirkpatrick and wife to Thos. Taylor.
Item No. 16. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from E. Longham, asking to have an entry made.
Item No. 17. (OS) List of John Baird land.
Item No. 18. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Wm. Robinson to enter the survey sent.
Item No. 19. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Cadwallader Wallace about entries and why sent them.
Item No. 20. Letter to Col. R. C. Anderson from John Evans about entries and amendments to some entries.
Item No. 21. Warrant no. 139 of Macker Vandewall.
Item No. 22. Entry of 150 acres for Henry Massie. Survey, 100 acres, Henry Massie, warrant no. 5989, survey no. 6410. Survey, 100 acres, Henry Massie, warrant no. 5989, survey no. 6409.
Item No. 23. Original field notes.
Item No. 24. Survey, Wm. Lindsey, 1000 acres, warrant no. 1199, survey no. 1351.
Folder 33: [Miscellaneous]
Page 93 of 462 R. C. Anderson Papers
Item No. 1. Original field notes.
Item No. 2. Conveyance for right to use patent.
Item No. 3. (OS) Deed. John Barrett to Allen Trimble. 900 acres.
Item No. 4. Letter to Mr. Latham from Jacob B. Winchester, asking if land warrant can be sold as to net $100.00 in U. S. bank bills and, if so, to do it.
Item No. 5. (OS) Statement showing the situation of land of Walker Baylor.
Item No. 6. Note to R. C. Anderson to withdraw entries of Layton Yancey.
Item No. 7. Letter to R. C. Anderson from T. Worthington, thanking for surveys sent.
Item No. 8. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur to send a survey of McArthur neighbor, Maj. John Perrel.
Item No. 9. Agreement between Daniel Gregg and Joseph Renger. [Agreement dated 12 Dec 1853 between Daniel Gregg of Chillicothe and Joseph Ringer of Noble Co., OH. Gregg sells to Ringer 100 acres, part of survey no. 15357 on the waters of Crooked Creek in Ross, Co, OH, with a boundary line of Nathan Delong's land. Assigns note dated 10 Dec 1853 by Vincent Wilson plus payments of $15, $117, and $116. Signed: Daniel Gregg and Joseph Ringer. In faint pencil on reverse: "John Rush wants what lays above Ringer, lives on Duns land near Hopetown"]
Item No. 10. Letter to R. C. Anderson from John A. Fulton about money to be paid.
Item No. 11. Letter to R. C. Anderson from Henry Massie, sending in a survey for Nathen Reeves.
Item No. 12. Surveys 1814-16.
Item No. 13. (OS) Map of Montgomery Co. from actual surveys by B. Van Cleve.
Item No. 14. (OS) Copy of a power of attorney. The heirs of Moses McClean to John McClean.
Item No. 15. Letter to Richard C. Anderson from W. D. Simms, asking for surveys of father’s lands.
Item No. 16. Deed. Benj. Hough to John Bond. 150 acres. January 21, 1814.
Item No. 17. Receipt. Benj. Hough., Esq., 1 ream paper. $4.50. By David Kimkead.
Item No. 18. Two surveys and three entries sent to Richard C. Anderson to be recorded and returned. Sent by Hen. Massie. January 1814.
Page 94 of 462 R. C. Anderson Papers
Folder 34: [Miscellaneous]
Item No. 1. Surveys, William Kendall, 254 acres, warrant no. 6035, survey no. 7650; 78 acres, warrant no. 6035, survey no. 7669, 40 acres, warrant no. 6035, survey no. 7674. All above done by Walter Dunn D.S.
Item No. 2. (OS) Copy of Nancy Flyn’s memorial sent to Wm. Creighton in Washington.
Item No. 3. Receipt. Andrew Poe from Benj. Hough. $60.00.
Item No. 4. Entry, warrant of 1000 acres, from Jos. M.Gene to Richard C. Anderson.
Item No. 5. Letter to Richard C. Anderson from James Morrison, asking for information concerning question on ownership and locator of land.
Item No. 6. Deed. Amaziah Beeson to James Grant. 50 acres. Affidivat of Jno. S. Stewart of signature of deed by Amaziah Beeson. Assignment to Allen Latham of title and claim on Amaziah Beeson by James Grant.
Item No. 7. Entry of 12 surveys, warrant no. 5961, sent by John Evans to Richard C. Anderson.
Item No. 8. Letter requesting conveyance of deeds by Richard C. Anderson by subscribers and claimants of land.
Item No. 9. Entry of five surveys to Richard C. Anderson by James Dermy [Denny?].
Item No. 10. Receipt. $1.50 from Benjamin Hough for muster fine (not attending battalion muster) by Frederick Fisher (?), constable and collector.
Item No. 11. Receipt. $61.12½ for tuition, paintings, wood, balance, from Mr. Hough by Sarah B. Adamson.
Item No. 12. Survey, John Wilson, 200 acres, treasury warrant no. 5167.
Item No. 13. Letter to Richard C. Anderson by L. Sommers, acknowledging receipt of letter and enclosing fee of $30 for patents of survey of 1300 acres, survey no. 1535.
Item No. 14. Receipt of Hugh Flin (deceased) administrators, 75 cents by Humphrey Fullerton Clark.
Item No. 15. Letter enclosing two surveys for Richard J. Waters, by Sam’l Shepard, to R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 16. Group of surveys dated May 24 to December 10, 1814.
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Item No. 17. Letter correcting survey sent in by T. Washington [Worthington?] to Richard C. Anderson.
Item No. 18. Letter requesting return of survey of Peter Waterfield, no. 753, warrant no. 21435, sent to Richard C. Anderson by Benj. F. Hough.
Item. No. 19. Letter sending entries and requesting copies of these and former surveys. Sent by John A. Fulton to Richard C. Anderson.
Item No. 20. Letter accompanying surveys and entries by Wm. Kendall to Richard C. Anderson.
Item No. 21. Receipt. $20.32 from Benjamin Hough to John Scott. Payment for tombstone of James Pritchard.
Item No. 22. Copies of three entries from Richard C. Anderson to Benj. Hough.
[No Item No. 23 Listed]
Item No. 24. Letter accompanying survey of 695 acres, survey no. 5532, Col. Longham, letter, concerning return of surveys. Walter Dun.
Item No. 25. Letter to Messrs. Hough and Bourne. (2 pp. printed circular or broadside and 2 pp. written by hand). Asking for subscription of above to printing of manuscript and state and local maps by John Melish of Philadelphia and explaining costs of engraving, printing, and paper.
Item No. 26. Letter from A. Bourne to Benj. Hough, Esq. (auditor of state of Ohio). Letter is written from Philadelphia where Mr. Bourne was sent to arrange for engraving and publication of a map. Publication to be done by Mr. Melish. He is surprised at the expenses of engraving, which he quotes, and suggests that Mr. Hough get as many subscribers as possible. He asks for information concerning arrangements for a cash supply and asks for orders on what he is to do.
Item No. 27. Letter from A. Bourne to Benj. Hough, reporting progress on his work in Philadelphia and describing his life there.
Folder 35: [Miscellaneous]
Item No. 1. Authorization by Tompkins heirs to Samuel Shepard to receive and receipt for any surveys in the name of Wm. Tompkins that lie in the office of Richard C. Anderson.
Item No. 2. Letter accompanying entry to be corrected. Sent by W. Warfield to R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 3. Entry, no. 229, from R. C. Anderson to B. Hough.
Page 96 of 462 R. C. Anderson Papers
Item No. 4. Receipt. Collector’s Office. Chillicothe. Received of Ralph Phillips by Benj. Hough, Esq., 56 dollars, 36 cents, 5 mills, charged on tracts of land.
Item No. 5. Letter accompanying survey withdrawing 150 acres of survey no. 5149. By James Galloway, Jr., to Col. Richard C. Anderson.
Item No. 6. Letter withdrawing 152 acres from entry no. 7930, warrant no. 6016, by Walter Dun, to R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 7. Copies of four entries. B. Hough and G. Greenway by R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 8. Letter asking for information about warrants sent by John Evans to Col. R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 9. Receipt. $59.57½ of Benjamin Hough to Joseph H. March for rent.
Item No. 10. Letter correcting entries of James Mahan, by Benj. Hough to Richard C. Anderson.
Item No. 11. Receipt. $4.00 of Benj. Hough for all demands for The Ohio Republican to Addison Smith.
Item No. 12. Letter from Benj. Hough to Richard C. Anderson, concerning change on entry no. 5299.
Item No. 13. Entry, 75 acres, warrant no. 6128, by Jermiah M. Line (?).
Item No. 14. Letter. An act further extending the time for locating Virginia military land warrants and for returning the surveys thereon to the general land office (approved November 3, 1814). Sent with attest by Elias T. Longham, sealed with District of Ohio Seal. Also a note with above by Walter Dun whose entries are not accepted because of time difficulty. Sent to Richard C. Anderson to show him the law on the matter. Anderson is Recorder of lands.
[No Item No. Given] Letter sent by Duncan McArthur to [R.] C. Anderson, concerning entries and surveys to be sent for use in a suit, correction of former entries, and request for information about entries. Entry, 300 acres, warrant no. 5869, by Abraham Bowman. [NOTE: It is unclear whether the entry listed here is a separate item from the letter.]
Item No. 15. Entry for George Dawson, entry no. 8977, also change on entry no. 7996. Sent by Walter Dun to Richard C. Anderson.
Item No. 16. Letter accompanying survey. By David Walker to Richard C. Anderson (on outside: attention of W. Breckenridge [?]).
Item No. 17. Letter asking for information on incorrectly made survey from Thomas Scott to Col. R. C. Anderson.
Page 97 of 462 R. C. Anderson Papers
Item No. 18. Entries on warrant no. 6061 for William Conner. Located by Robert Lucas, who is assigned 100 acres for himself. From Robert Lucas to R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 19. Letter from Cadwallader Wallace (?), concerning sales for taxes of Peter Casey’s (?) survey no. 572. Sent to R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 20. Letter accompanying two surveys, one in the name of James Curry and the other Solomon Tracy. Sent by Thos. McDonald to R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 21. Entries from no. 8294 to 8309, giving name of owners and information about each.
Item No. 22. Receipt. $198.99 by James Perry from Benj. Hough.
Folder 36: [Entries]
[NOTE: The 53 items in this folder appear to be leaves or pages out of an entry book.]
Item No./ Entry No. Entered for… Acres Surveyor Page Nos.
1/5-6 6191 Heirs of William Phillips (warrant no. 521)
7738 Joseph Ladd (warrant no. 6008)
2/9-10 8565 Walter Dun and Nathan Haines 500 Walter Dun (OS) 8780 Representatives of John Williams 50
8605 Cadwallader Wallace (survey has an 37 Cadwallader "X" in red pencil over it) Wallace
8774 and Ann Garnett 100 2/3 8841
3/21-22 6405 Benjamin Goodwin 150 Benjamin Hough
7663 Jesse McKay 150
9048 Jesse Spencer 100
4590 James Harris 13
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4/23-24 6325 Daniel Brown 204 Cadwallader Wallace 788 John Finch 100
9333 Cadwallader Wallace 19
6681 John Rose 350
9441 Robert Parterfield [Porterfield?] 14 ½
5/25-26 8793 William Bonniface 300
9401 Clough Shelton 150
9338
9403 George Hoffman 50
9273 William Royale 100
6/28-29 8373 and James L. Markham 400 9485
9472 Cadwallader Wallace 110
9471 68
9473 225
7/30-31 9940 and Robert Porterfield 160 ½ 9479
8505 Charles Brydic and Merwether Hurt 266 2/3
Richard C. Bacon 66 2/3
8039 Heirs of Thos. Hill 261 ½
9277 Cadwallader Wallace 60
8/32-33 9656 Walter Dun 100 Walter Dun, D.S.
(OS) 9665 William Keys and Walter Dun 150
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4570 Richard Kennon (above sent to 3000 Richard C. Anderson)
9/34-35 3874 Peter Muhlinberg 90 Cadwallader Wallace (OS) 9721 John Baldwin and Cadwallader 2160 Wallace 1/3
10/36 8878 James Clark 100
9782 Wm. McKee 57
6052 and Representatives of Wm. Sundford 781 9803 and Wm. Robinson [Unclear as to which entry the Sundford representatives goes with]
11/38 5901 David Countz and William McKee 175 1/3
9571 Cadwallader Wallace 350
7900 Thomas Worthington 100
8137 300
12/40 6520 George Renick 100
6524 60
6114 and John McDonald and Joshua McFurlin 75 6529
13/44 7578 Benj. and Joseph Ladd 75
7653 John Graham and Walter Dun 145
7788 Elias Longham [Langham?] 140
5223 and Silvester Ralston and Elias Longham 150 7370 [Langham?]
14/46 (OS) 9757 Joseph Evans 250
9821 Strother Suttle and John Branhams 1240 2/3
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9822 John French 1400
15/49 (OS) 2407 Joshua Walker 775
9820 Cadwallader Wallace and James 115 Dunlap
9879 Thomas Pemberton 380
9759 John B. Johnson 666 2/3
9780 Martin Baker 100
16/53 6579 Solomon Smith 66 2/3
9751 Gabriel Coil 18
9756 Joseph Evans 100
8036 William Fulton 100
8002 and Hugh Young 100 8003
9760 Joseph Evans 150
17/57 9657 and Walter Dun 330 2/3 Walter Dun, D.S. 9740
4569 Maria Bella Scott and Bernard Scott 500
9793 Walter Dun 70
18/59 9755 Walter Dun 60
8013 Representatives of Richard Kennon 191 (?)
19/[?] 8576 Thos. Mountjoy, Jr. 59 John Ellison, D.J. [D.S.?] 7710 and Thos. Mountjoy, Jr. 350 10157
7940 Thos. Mountjoy, Jr. 50
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20/64 5661 Robert Means 50 Benj. Hough, D.S.
5400 Anthony Sheriff 239
5731 Benj. Hough 150
5239 150
21/66 5203 and George Greenway [?] 5205
5241 450
22/71 6263 George Clark 190
5697 Thos. Christie 125
6755 Thos. Janus 45
4570 Nathaniel Massie 577
23/74 9276 Cadwallader Wallace 90 Cadwallader Wallace, D.J. 9178 Robert Porterfield 50 [D.S.?]
6240 George Hoffman 400
7303 David Brown 150
24/76 9274 William Royall (?) 304 1/3
6242 George Hoffman 200
9876 Thos. Hideck (heirs) 181
9224 Cadwallader Wallace 200
25/78 9306 Joseph and Benj. W. Ladd and Thos. 500 Norvell
9305 Thos. Worthington 50
6165 George Hoffman 125
7228 Moses Dennis 125
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9303 Heirs of Thos. Hill 181
9304 181
5896 Robert Sharp 150
6739 Representatives of Wm. Sass 100
26/82 9256 and Aaron (?) Garnett 130 7903
9757 (?) Cadwallader Wallace 55
(?) 30
8985 Mark Vandewall 100
27/84 9259 Thos. Worthington 47
9260 153
8886 100
28/86 8876 Heirs of Thos. Hill 181
9176 Joseph Conway 400
8978 Thos. Worthington 75
8977 25
606 Robert Porterfield (?) 450
29/90 7079 Daniel Badinger [Bedinger?] 492 ½
8743 George Hoffman 190
6780 David Ross 640
8864 Joseph Harness (?) 280
5429 and Peter Muhlenberg 650 8744
8723 410
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8371 George Hoffman 70
30/94-97 6738 Representatives of Wm. Sanford 100
7466 James Dunlap (?) 100
8887 and Thomas Worthington 410 9962
8919, 537 9017, 9263
6522 George Renick (?) 100
6521 100
6735 Gabriel Coil 82
31/98 2741 Thomas Pemberton 400
6189 Heirs of Wm. Phillips 750
3077 Benj. Temple 666 2/3
8984 Mack Vandewall 66 2/3
9109 Cadwallader Wallace 725
8819 Cadwallader Wallace 50
[?] William Bonniface (?) 100
8227 Samuel Lapsley 510
32/102 9139 Heirs of Wm. Phillips 500
9334 Clough Shelton 150
9335 175
9177 and Robert Porterfield 165 9179
9180 200
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33/104 9336 Clough Shelton 161
9337 500
5543 Charles A. Stuart 100
9301 George Hoffman 205
34/106 3605 Representatives of Nelson Corbey 200
4872 Wm. Vance 100
9339 Thomas Worthington 100
9109 and Cadwallader Wallace 730 9362
35/205 9724 Susannah Clark, wife of James Clark, 500 Newton Forsythe and Charlotte Forsythe
9489 Clough Shelton 139
36/209 9360 Walter Dun 50 Walter Dun, D.S.
9231 208
9200 37
9232 90
9162 300
37/211 9154 82
9153 17
8425 221
8499 240
38/213 9484 and Cadwallader Wallace 220 Cadwallader 9574 Wallace
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9481, 165 9484, 9575
9482 250
9481 45
39/217 9465, 2633 9577, 2/3 (OS) 9580, 9581, 9502
9579, 1417 9646, 9666
40/219 9492 Walter Dun 210 Walter Dun, D.S.
9491 110
9389 50
8926, 347 8927, 9391
9390 95
9490 56
9493 120
9495 160
41/223 9095 Cadwallader Wallace 80 Cadwallader Wallace 9273 200
9569 50
9624 300
42/225 9500 Walter Dun 380 Walter Dun, D.S.
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9502 and 138 8425
7676 John Erwin (?) 100
8989 and Walter Dun 157 9189
43/227 8826 Joseph Gregory 90
8550 Walter Dun 50
8964 120
44/229 9585 and Cadwallader Wallace 563 1/3 Cadwallader 9660 Wallace, D.S.
8829 150
5900 William McKee 172 1/3
7467 James Dunlap 800
7893 John Baldwin 225
9474 Cadwallader Wallace 59
45/233 9584 380
6908 and George Hoffman 570 6909
5823 David Stephenson 64
9302 Moses Demitt 125
46/237 8881 Cadwallader Wallace 30
9476 100
9123 20
8996 and Cadwallader Wallace and Robert 263 1/3 9649 Porterfield
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8326 Conrad Kremer 200
47/239 8888 Thomas Worthington 75
8922 200
8880 Cadwallader Wallace 270
8881 30
8921 Thomas Worthington 75
48/241 8844 (?) Garnett 25
8890 Thomas Worthington 33
8994 Cadwallader Wallace 13
49/243 8965, Walter Dun 724 1/3 Walter Dun, D.S. 9230, 9092
8082 John Graham and Walter Dun 200
9494 Walter Dun 400
9199, Walter Dun and John Graham 923 1/3 9358, 9380, 9497
50/249 9647 and Cadwallader Wallace 340 Cadwallader 9663 Wallace, D.S.
9661 Clough Shelton 60
9612 100
8845 Henry Bedinger 200
3077 Benjamin Temple (?) 666 2/3
51/253 6290 Andrew Poe 100
9627 Cadwallader Wallace 90
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9180 Robert Porterfield 140
9628 Cadwallader Wallace 400
9570 400
52/257 8823 William Wilson 356 Benj. Hough, D.S.
8974 Wm. Harrison 60
8461 Jesse Spencer 200
8463 200
53/259 8782 John Ellison, Jr. 30 John Ellison, Jr., D.J. [D.S.?] 9601 Andrew Ellison, Jr. 35
9600 65
Folder 37: January to November 1815
Item No. 1. Fruit Hill. Letter from Duncan McArthur to Richard C. Anderson. January 9, 1815.
Item No. 2. Agreement of James Penick to withdraw suit against John R. Stokes. January 9, 1815.
Item No. 3. Survey, Tarlton Woodlon [Woodson?], 400 acres, warrant no. 1928. Surveyor: Richard C. Anderson. January 22, 1815.
Item No. 4. Duncan McArthur to Richard C. Anderson. January 25, 1815.
Item No. 5. Duncan McArthur to Richard C. Anderson. January 26, 1815.
Item No. 6. Noble Melvin to Richard C. Anderson, concerning entry of 31 acres on warrant no. 6041. February 4, 1815.
Item No. 7. Duncan McArthur to Richard C. Anderson. February 11, 1815.
Item No. 8. Receipt of Andrew Poe to Benjamin Hough for $5.75. February 13, 1815.
Item No. 9. Survey, James S. Unkhamap (?), warrant no. 8047, survey no. 8003. Surveyor: Richard C. Anderson.
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Item No. 10. Copies of three surveys by Richard C. Anderson for Thomas Norvell, assignee, 1200 acres (each), warrant no. 5885. Letter Walter Dun to Richard Anderson. February 18, 1815.
Item No. 11. Letter from James Galloway to Richard C. Anderson, giving permission for entries and surveys to Wm. Townsley. Also stated enclosure of cash $230.
Item No. 12. Letter from Benjamin Hough to Richard C. Anderson, correcting entry of survey no. 8053. February 27, 1815.
Item No. 13. Letter from Thomas Scott to Richard C. Anderson, concerning corrections of entry of warrant nos. 5889, 5670, 5671, 5672, and 5557. February 27, 1815.
Item No. 14. Walter Dun to Richard C. Anderson. Entry and withdrawal of warrant no. 6125 for 175 acres. March 2, 1815.
Item No. 15. Letter from James Hoaney to Richard C. Anderson, inquiring for deed of 135 acres.
Item No. 16. Abraham Bibbey to Richard C. Anderson, granting two entries to Wm. John Ellison, 100 acres each. March 8, 1815.
Item No. 17. Wm. Rusell to Richard C. Anderson, granting 100 acres to Wm. John Ellison.
Item No. 18. Receipt for $3.00 to Thomas Reynolds from Benjamin Hough.
Item No.19. John A Fulton to Richard C. Anderson, concerning entry of withdrawal of 100 acres on warrant no. 6099. May 13, 1815.
Item No. 20. Isaac Davies to Richard C. Anderson, sending survey of 200 acres. Also inquiry of owner’s name of warrant no. 2638. May 19, 1815.
Item No. 21. Note to Richard Anderson by John Holliday for $1,225 payable on or before June 1, 1818. Richard Anderson’s note agreement. Witnesses: Cecelia Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson, and Sally Anderson.
Item No. 22. Thomas McDonald to Richard C. Anderson, 75 acres, warrant no. 5849, entry requested.
Item No. 23. Contract dated June 21, 1815, between Reubin Fields, Jr., and William Oldham. $105 cash for Reubin Field senior’s estate, real or personal. Clerk of Court of Jefferson Co., KY, Wordan Pope, witnessed and approved above contract on August 9, 1815.
Item No. 24. Harrisburg. Letter from Soloman Ryan to Richard Anderson, concerning purchase of 1000 acres of land of a Mr. Williams. July 4, 1804.
Item No. 25. Chillicothe. Receipt of $1.25 from James Barnes to John Parrill for publishing an advertisement for the estate of Hugh Flin, deceased. July 5, 1815.
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Item No. 26. Chillicothe. Letter to Richard Anderson from Wm. Key Bard, attorney for D. McArthur. Requesting copies of entry no. 3310 for 300 acres, warrant no. 4165. Also entry no. 3717 for 1000 acres made on September 19, 1799. Also requesting a copy of Ralph Morgan’s entry no. 3665 for 1000 2/3 acres. And a copy of survey no. 3717 for 1000 acres in name of Geo. Mathews. All copies requested to be taken before a Justice of the Peace and properly certified. August 16, 1815.
Item No. 27. Wilmington. Letter to Benjamin Hough from Isaiah Morris, ordering a map of Ohio. August 22, 1815.
Item No. 28. $75.00 bond between Benjamin Hough and Alexander Dixon. September 12, 1815. Mathew Littleton and James W. Collister bind themselves jointly to pay for improvements on premises.
Item No. 29. Letter to Mr. Hough Bourne from a map salesman, John Melish, requesting price of maps be lowered so that more sales might be made. September 21, 1815.
Item No. 30. Receipt for $25.00 from W. Sytte to Benjamin Hough.
Item No. 31. (OS) Survey, Wm. Johnston, 1200 acres, entry no. 1329. September 22, 1815.
Item No. 32. Philadelphia. Letter from Mr. Hough Bourne to John Melish, regretting dull period of times of selling maps. October 17, 1815.
Item No. 33. Chillicothe. Letter from Walter Dun to Richard Anderson. Entry of 300 acres of warrant no. 6098, survey no. 1622. Requests withdrawal of survey no. 8221 to Mr. Wallace. October 14, 1815.
Item No. 34. Chillicothe. To Richard Anderson from Walter Dun, concerning withdrawal of nine entries, 921 1/3 acres. October 21, 1815.
Item No. 35. Chillicothe. To Richard Anderson from Cadwallader Wallace, notifying number of acres of warrant no. 9098 necessary to make entries. Also gives notice of a new map of Ohio soon to be sent out. October 29, 1815.
Item No. 36. Copy made of survey dated October 31, 1815, to Eddin Morris, 540 acres, warrant no. 17664 (dated July 5, 1783) for 3000 acres. Signed Reuben Slaughter, Surveyor. August 28, 1818.
Item No. 37. Survey, 400 acres, warrant nos. 5669, 5670, 5671, and 5672. Joseph Kerr, D. S. November 3, 1815. Entry of warrant no. 5871 requested of Richard Anderson by Thomas Mountjoy, Jr. Also warrant for 50 acres assigned to Nehemiah Walls for value received and 60 acres to Thomas Bivens for value received. Also request for copies of warrant no. 7940 to be entered in Nehemiah Wall’s name.
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Item No. 38. Middletown. Letter from Robt. Serot M. Whits to Gen’l Duncan McArthur, enclosed $10 for land tax of Ohio. November 10, 1815.
Item No. 39. Letter to Richard Anderson from Walter Dun. Survey no. 8577 entry. Withdrawal of entry no. 7904 and 181 acres from entry no. 8219.
Folder 38: December 1815 to August 1816
Item No. 1. Chillicothe. To Richard C. Anderson from Robert Lucas. Entry of warrant no. 6061. December 12, 1815.
Item No. 2. Chillicothe. To Mrs. Sarah T. Snead of Richmond, VA, from T. S. Hinds. Remittance to be given Col. John Taylor. $15.00. December 12, 1815.
Item No. 3. Receipt. Wm. Perret to David Scott for $24.18 and 3 mills on 900 acres of second rate land. December 2, 1815.
Item No. 4. To Benjamin Hough from Richard Anderson, copy of survey no. 589, entry on warrant no. 5800 for 110 acres. December 13, 1815.
Item No. 5. Philadelphia. John Melish to Alex Bourne, Chillicothe. Balance sheet, dates July 1, 1815, to December 20, 1815. Letter thanking for assistance in billing creditor Mr. Foster. Requests payment of overdue bill. States need of money especially because of five weeks illness with influenza. Also gives account of Ohio maps sold and on hand. December 20, 1815.
Item No. 6. Philadelphia. To Mr. Alexander Bourne from J. Melish, requesting suit to be brought against Mr. Foster and collect balance of goods on hand. Denies postponement of payment with regret; suggests aid from Mr. Spencer by notes. Amount due $1070.77. December 26, 1815.
Item No. 7. Samuel F. McCrasckin [McCrackin?] vs Samuel H. Smith. Defendant failed to appear in court after three summons so was in default for $327 damages and $9.25 in costs. January 5, 1816.
Item No. 8. Payment to Benjamin Sells for 11 acres of land warrant, entry no. 7209, originally on 300 acres. Benjamin Sells enters 11 acres of land on warrant no. 5265, survey no. 2543, signed Lucas Sullivand [Sullivant?]. June 7, 1815.
Item No. 9. Chillicothe. From Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Entry of 80 acres, warrant no. 5718. Survey no. 8610, entry of 55 acres, warrant no. 5718. Survey no. 8611, entry of 140 acres, warrant no. 5718. Survey no. 8612 withdraw entry no. 7604. January 11, 1816.
Item No. 10. Chillicothe. Benjamin Hough to Col. Rich. C. Anderson. Enclosing two surveys inaccurately done by a young man while he was busy in the senate. Requests surveys to be recorded. Requests necessary plats and certificates to obtain patents on same. January 27, 1816.
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Item No. 11. William Elliott, Jefferson Co., KY, agent for Anna B. West. No. 950 (survey dated July 5, 1810, 150 acres, warrant no. 5158). Bound to Philip Dailey of Washington City, PA. $475 cash by Anna B. West. $150 balance due. February 28, 1817.
Item No. 12. (OS) Deed. I. Scott and wife to A. Bourne. Land adjoining Chillicothe. March 11, 1816.
Item No. 13. Survey, Jesup N. Cocux, 200 acres, warrant no. 6016, survey no. 1201. 100 acres on warrant no. 131. Entry request to R. C. Anderson. $5 fee enclosed. March 28, 1816.
Item No. 14. $300 note due April 1, 1818. Made out November 2, 1816. Signed James Young, William N. Kim, Richard Elliot.
Item No. 15. Philadelphia. To Alex Bourne from J. Melish, requesting remittance on account past due. April 12, 1816.
Item No. 16. Fruithill. To R. C. Anderson from Duncan McArthur. Survey no. 6038 for 110 acres, correction of a mistake made. Also one on survey no. 6494 for 450 acres in name of Francis Smith. Richard Charlton questioning of right to assign warrant no. 5021. Survey no. 4829 for 650 acres patented February 9, 1807, returned to Anderson’s office with certificate that was lost by an interference with William Carter’s survey no. 2609. Withdraw entry no. 6494, 110 and 250 acres, and reenter. Withdraw 78 acres of entry no. 6797 for 200 acres. Enters 110 acres of warrant no. 1451, entry no. 6038. Frances Smith enters 250 acres on warrant no. 70. April 15, 1816.
Item No. 17. Benjamin J. Hough. Survey no. 5061 for 50 acres on warrant no. 5169 for Robert Means. Surveyed for Anthony Sheriff 239 acres on warrant no. 6017, survey no. 8400. Surveyed for George Greenway 450 acres, warrant no. 6116, survey nos. 8203 and 8205. Also 78 acres on same warrant, survey no. 8204. 150 acres on warrant no. 4800, survey no. 8731. Two surveys crossed out. April 18, 1816.
Item No. 19. Chillicothe. To Joseph Tiffin, note to pay Wm Hough or bearer $11, amount due for tuition. Signed Catherine Adarnson. April 20, 1816.
Item No. 20. Character recommendation for Mr. Allen Latham by John Fairfield, Justice of the Peace, Grafton Co., NH. April 29, 1816.
Item No. 21. Character recommendation for Mr. Allen Latham by Augustus Burgoyne, M.D., Lime, Grafton Co., NH. States bearer studied law at Dartmouth College. May 1, 1816.
Item No. 22. William Smith, attorney for Supreme Court of New Hampshire, signs that Mr. Allen Latham had been under his tuition as a law student since September 10, 1815, to date. May 4, 1816.
Item No. 23. (OS) Rough plat and calculations of Joseph Watkins two tracts, nos. 1129 and 1456. Signed B. Hough. May 16, 1816.
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Item No. 24. Agreement. Jesse McKay and R. Douglas. $5,500 for buildings and property in Midtown (no. 67). J. McKay purchasing. Witness: John Hellings. May 25, 1816.
Item No. 25. (OS) Walter Dun, June 1, 1816; May 31, 1816; May 5, 1816. (1) Survey no. 8703, 330 acres, warrant nos. 6093, 6098, 5718 (for Walter Dun); (2) Survey nos. 8703 and 8704, 194 acres on above warrants; (3) Survey no. 8699, 315 acres on warrant nos. 6098, 6125, 6126; (4) Survey no. 8702, 50 acres on warrant no. 6120; (5) Survey no. 8708, 306 acres on warrant nos. 6062, 6038, 6044, for Geo. Dawson.
Item No. 26. Receipt to Mr Hough. $8.50. Signed Mary Reynolds. June 10, 1816.
Item No. 27. Title bond. B. Hough to J. Hewett. $56 for 14 acres, part of survey no. 8591. (Signature torn off.) June 10, 1816.
Item No. 28. Chillicothe. B. Hough to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw Benjamin Goodwin’s entry no. 6405 and reenter. Also withdraw Anthony Sherriff entry no. 8400 and reenter. June 18, 1816.
Item No. 29. Chillicothe. Ben Hough to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw Geo. Greenway’s entry no. 8205 and reenter. 150 acres on warrant no. 6116. June 21, 1816.
Item No. 30. Account of T. W. Claxton. Receipt $53.00. Mr. Hough. July 6, 1816.
Item No. 31. Washington, Mason City. Thomas Mountjoy, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Second letter requesting necessary papers to obtain Shilpman’s Pattern. Also lists two entries of 40 acres each. Also requests field notes of Mellanes Survey. July 8, 1816.
Item No. 32. Ben Hough paid $5.00 for 13 1/3 pounds of coffee from Dun & Waddle. July 9, 1816.
Item No. 33. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 8800 of Tarlton Woodson, 1277 2/3 acres, warrant no. 5568. Withdraw all entries made on Tarlton Woodson’s warrant no. 5568 except for entry no. 6939 for 500 acres. Withdraw Geo. Handy’s entry no. 7618 for 566 2/3 acres. No. 8801 George Handy, 1166 2/3 acres, warrant no. 5536.
Item No. 34. Chillicothe. John A. Fulton to R. C. Anderson. Encloses $24.00 for John Sheren four surveys. Requests plats and certificates. 100 acres in name of John McDonald but belongs to a "Poor Dutchman" named Phily (assigned to J. Fulton).
Item No. 35. John Mathew’s order in favor of B. Hough to Wm. Creighton, Jr. August 5, 1816.
Item No. 36. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw 100 acres, part of entry no. 7614 for 1109 acres in name of Robert Means, warrant no. 5470. August 8, 1816.
Item No. 37. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson, Chillicothe. Sending assignment from John Hotronte (?) to E. T. Langham for 2566 acres, from Langham to John Hoffman. August 11, 1816.
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Item No. 38. Hough entry no. 8821, 150 acres (copy). All but 80 acres withdrawn to date. Signed W. Anderson. August 12, 1816.
Item No. 39. Copy of bill of agreement between Walter Dun and Wm. Anderson to Wm. Key Bond, Attorney, Chillicothe, OH. Dun sold 380 acres $855. August 14, 1816.
Item No. 40. Abijah O’Neall to R.C. Anderson, $1800 sent by son, giving reasons of health and old age as cause of delay in carrying out his business. August 17, 1816.
Item No. 41. Fruit Hill. Duncan McArthur to Richard C. Anderson, requesting copy of Henry Massie’s entry no. 3925 for 531 1/3 acres. August 17, 1816.
Item No. 42. Chillicothe. Ben Hough to R. C. Anderson. Plat showing interference of prior claims with John Harris, survey no. 2442. Thomas James inquires what parts and how much of entry no. 7169 for 422 acres have been withdrawn and in whose name reentered. August 21, 1816.
Item No. 43. Receipt. $9.00 for pump repairs (twice) for Ben Hough. Signed Jacob Eikelbergen. August 22, 1816.
Item No. 44. London, OH. E. August 31, 1816. Langham to R. C. Anderson. Connection of entry no. 7277 of Henry Brush. January 25, 1817, note added to above, stating letter was returned to sender. Wishes correction to be made before survey becomes recorded.
Folder 39: January to June 1817
Item No. 1. Chillicothe. William L. Murphy, attorney in fact for Frances Helm, widow of Merideth Helm, to R. C. Anderson, authorizing Cadwallader Wallace to withdraw and reenter entry no. 4983 of warrant no. 2858. Richard Snyder, entry no. 8002 for Lecother Little, 210 acres on warrant no. 2858, survey no. 7596 and warrant no. 1232, Cadwallader Wallace. Entry no. 8995, Cadwallader Wallace, 12 acres on warrant no. 1232. Entry no. 8998, 208 1/3 acres, same warrant. January 3, 1817.
Item No. 2. London, OH. E. Langham to R. C. Anderson. Enclosure of $5 on account, survey no. 6324, 146 acres, Jesse McKay. Inquiry of William Creighton’s 300 acres, no. 5670. Entry no. 8038, Charles Langham, 38 acres, warrant no. 3749. Entry no. 8087, Charles Langham, 27 acres, warrant no. 5200. Copies requested. January 9, 1817.
Item No. 3. (OS) Deed. Henry Buchanan and wife Elinor to Austin Buchanan, $6000 paid, for fraction (section?) 20, township 8, range 20. Witnesses: Arch. W. Clean [Archibald McLean?] and Samuel Hardy. January 14, 1817.
Item No. 4 Chillicothe. Survey no. 3426, 100 acres, for John Smith. Seven surveys for Geo. Hardy: no. 8898 for 170 acres; no. 8970 for 155 acres; no. 8900 for 150 acres; no. 8896 for 100
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Item No. 5. Chillicothe. January 23, 1817. Receipt to Henry Doan for notes for collection: (1) Against Hall (Basil), Chillicothe, October 8, 1816, to Samuel Monnett for $128.00; (2) Basil Hall, February 22, 1815, by Mail Crowe and Samuel Monnett for $125.00; (3) Joseph Warnsler’s note, December 11, 1816, endorsed by Samuel Monnett payable on demand for $200; (4) H. S. Fernander note Chillicothe, Dcember 24, 1816, payable 9 months for $500. John McDonly A (illegible) (?).
Item No. 6. London. E. Langham to R. C. Anderson. Two surveys for recording. Writer lost a large packet. Request copies of last entries sent. January 25, 1817.
Item No. 7. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to R. C. Anderson, acknowledging power of attorney to convey the land sold to Mr. Van Ness. Survey no. 6917, 460 acres, warrant no. 5633 (500 acres) 40 acres in survey no. 6918. Withdraw survey no. 6917 and 40 acres and reenter. No. 9019, Joseph and Benjamin Ladd and Thomas Norvell, 380 acres of warrant no. 5633. No. 9020, Joseph and Benjamin Ladd and Thomas Norvell, 120 acres, warrant no. 5633. February 1, 1817.
Item No. 8. Benjamin Hough, held to James Burk, $220 for 60 acres. Signed A. C. Looker, agent for B. Hough. Witnesses: Wm. Rutledge and Abram Blue. February 3, 1817.
Item No. 9. Fruit Hill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 5214, 266 2/3 acres, in name of David Williams, lost reentry request. Warrant no. 860. February 3, 1817.
Item No. 10. Portsmouth. Wm. Kendall to R. C. Anderson. Withdrawal of entry no. 7668, 50 acres, warrant no. 6035. February 4, 1817.
Item No. 11. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Inquiry of entry no. 6608, 500 acres; nos. 7522 and 6099 adjoining no. 1407 and entry no. 8874. Withdrawal of 9 2/3 acres from warrant no. 5878. Reenter. February 8, 1817.
Item No. 12. The State in September 1814 ordered that Benjamin Hough be appointed guardian of Bazil Flinn, born September 1, 1802; Dennis Flinn, born March 10, 1804; Hiram Flinn, born August 15, 1806; Hugh L. Flinn, born July 14, 1809; Nancy Flinn, born November 1, 1811; and Creighton Flinn, born March 26, 1814. B. Hough entered with Samuel Swearingen and Geo. Nashee. $1000 securities. Humphry Fullerton, clerk of Court of Common Pleas, signature and seal of copy. February 8, 1817.
Item No. 13. Chillicothe. B. Hough to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw Wm. Willson’s entry no. 8823 and reenter. Requests plats and certificates. February 10, 1817.
Item No. 14. Portsmouth. Jerimiah Kendall to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw entry of 40 acres on warrant no. 6059. Reenter. February 12, 1817.
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Item No. 15. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Thomas James and writer. Suit pending in Court of Common Pleas, to be tried March 10, will need copies of David Miller’s entry and survey no. 1414. Requests copies certified to become legal evidence in court. February 22, 1817.
Item No. 16. Ben. Hough bound to Geo. Grove, $200, 50 acres of land. Payable on or before March 3, 1818. Witness: A. C. Looker. March 3, 1817.
Item No. 17. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Requests copies of entry no. 3562 for 666 2/3 acres, James Taylor; entry no. 5232 for 200 acres; entry no. 5521 for 200 acres; entry no. 5847, 444 2/3 acres, in name of Robert Means; Lawrence Trent’s survey no. 942; Thomas Worthington survey no. 3703; Robert Means survey no. 5847; and John Barritt’s survey no. 3402 for 500 acres (withdrawn). Requests certification of same for use as evidence in a Supreme Court Case on April 29. March 5, 1817.
Item No. 18. Chillicothe. Ben Hough to R. C. Anderson. Warrant no. 5888 in name of David Wallace for 2666 2/3 acres: entry no. 9074, 1000 acres; entry no. 9675 for 500 acres; entry no. 9076 for 200 acres. Requests necessary plats and certificates for survey no. 8980, 45 acres, in name of John Harrison, and no. 8930, 36 acres, in name of S. Harrison. March 8, 1817.
Item No. 19. Samuel McKee to Benjamin Hough, agreeing to give 1/5 of land for payment of survey. Warrant no. 5888 for 2666 2/3 acres. March 10, 1817.
Item No. 20. Chillicothe. John A. Fulton to R. C. Anderson. Amends entry no. 8936 of 467 acres of John A. Fulton and William Robinson. Requests plats and certificates and sends $8.00. March 10, 1817.
Item No. 21. (OS) William Lunbeck and Joanna his wife for $1800 from Benjamin Hough. Easterly half of lot no. 277. Witnesses: A. M. Clean [Archibald McLean?] and Lilvs [Silvanus?] Bourne. March 12, 1817.
Item No. 22. Joseph Penticost authorizes Allen Latham to sell 1000 acres. March 13, 1817.
Item No. 23. Chillicothe. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Requests sworn copies of entry of Thomas Ball, survey no. 1354 of 1000 acres, and of David Miller, survey no. 1414 of 1000 acres. Assures payment of expenses incurred with sworn copies. March 19, 1817.
Item No. 24. Chillicothe. Water Dun to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9099, Gross Scruggs, 80 acres, warrant no. 5916. Period for making location expires November 3; may be prolonged by Congress. Entry no. 9090, William Barrett, 60 acres, warrant no. 3614. March 24, 1817.
Item No. 25. (OS) Jeremiah Coffin printed 566 maps of state of Ohio for John Melish. Account of map sales from July 20, 1815, to March 1, 1817. Hough Bourne and Benjamin Hough. Balance due $371.46. March 24, 1817.
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Item No. 26. B. Hough bond to David Shots, 290 acres, payable on or before April 1, 1818. March 26, 1817.
Item No. 27. Chillicothe. Ben Hough receipt of John McFarland. $7.50. Signed by L. Edson. March 27, 1817.
Item No. 28. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. George Handy and Abraham Bowman, 800 acres, entry no. 9158. Handy 500 acres on warrant no. 5536 and Bowman 300 acres on warrant no. 5869. Robert Means enters 709 acres; 200 acres on warrant no. 5147 and 509 acres on warrant no. 5367. Entry no. 9137.
Item No. 29. John Ellison, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Warrant no. 5781 for 200 acres entered. John W. Campbell named as owner. Ellison sold 60 acres for $115.00 to James Holmes, 200 acres to Wm. McClenahan for $200.50. Sam Beasley; stated to writer he would not bring suit against R. C. Anderson. April 2, 1817.
Item No. 30. Auditor’s office, Columbus. R. Osborn to R. C. Anderson. Authorized to procure margins notes of entries of Virginia Military district, of withdrawals. Inquires if plats and certificates were granted of three tracts of land entered in name of John Phillips, nos. 2989, 2990, 2991. Requests copies. Washington, Fayette Co., OH. Jesse Millikan to R. C. Anderson. Survey of 165 acres on entry nos. 8074 and 8432 forwarded by Walter Dun, of Chillicothe, enclosing $5.00. Requests certificates for procuring patent. April 2, 1817.
Item No. 31. Sciola Township. Judgment against John Butler by William Robinson for $2.50 and $1.27 in costs. Signed Arch. McClean, J.P. April 3, 1817.
Item No. 32. Mrs. Helen Godfrey, wife of William Godfrey; Mrs. Mary Croby; Mrs. Sarah Gilbert, wife of James Gilbert; Mrs. Amy Sovett [Lovett?]; and Mrs. Fanny Steed, wife of Robert E. Steed, are all of lawful age and only legal representatives of Dr. John Kamsay deceased. Assigned Anthony Walke a (duplicate) warrant no. 5803 for 6,000 acres. Original warrant was dated February 6, 1810 (lost). Duplicate dated October 6, 1815. Certified at Norfolk, April 5, 1817. Signed Wm. Sharp, clerk of Court of Borough of Norfolk. Mayor John E. Holt certifies that above signed "Wm Sharp" is lawfully qualified and admitted as clerk of court.
Item No. 33. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. States time for making entries not expired. Withdraws entry no. 8955 for 200 acres in name of Robert Means and 100 acres from Geo. Handy’s original entry no. 6690 of 2666 2/3 acres. Entry no. 9122. April 5, 1817.
Item No. 34. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw 300 acres of Geo. Handy’s entry no. 6690 of 2666 2/3 acres. Also should William Robinson’s survey no. 8337 for 200 acres reach office, detain it until Mr. Walter Dun notified. Requests sworn copies of entries and surveys earlier requested. Reminds that court convenes on 20th. Entry no. 9131, George Handy, 255 acres, warrant no. 5536. Entry no. 9132, George Handy, 45 acres, warrant no. 5536. April 7, 1817.
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Item No. 35. London. E. Langham to R. C. Anderson. Enclosed "jumbled" papers to be examined. Requests copy of entry no. 3405, 529 acres. David Brown’s entries requested. April 12, 1817.
Item No. 36. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw 566 2/3 acres of Joseph Hite’s entry no. 6932. Reenter no. 9142, 470 2/3 acres, warrant no. 5805, entry no. 9143, 96 acres, warrant no. 5805.
Item No. 37. Bridgewater, MA. Nahum Mitchell and Barth Brown to Mr. Allen Latham. Recommendation of studies and character. April 16, 1817.
Item No. 38. Chillicothe. Mrs. Sarah T. Snead from Th’s. Hinde. Sends four notes, $50 each, nos. 2146, 2147, 2148, 2150 on Farmer’s Mechanics and Manufacturer’s Bank of Chillicothe, payable to William R. Southward on order. Endorsed by Will. R. Southward; money twice refused before because it was "Western Money." April 1816-1817.
Item No. 39. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderson. Encloses payments of entry no. 7384 on warrant no. 5963. April 19, 1817.
Item No. 40. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Mistake on entry no. 9122. Requests copies of entries from no. 9059 and no. 9069 and between no. 9073 and no. 9077. Also no. 9122 and entries made after it. Inquires cost of entry. April 24, 1817.
Item No. 41. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Withdrawn 500 acres of entry no. 6932, name of Joseph Hite, and reenter no. 9182. Warrant no. 5805. April 25, 1817.
Item No. 42. Chillicothe. Wm. G. Mayhough to Mr. Hough requests $8 or $10 "this evening." April 29, 1817.
Item No. 43. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw survey nos. 8882, 9008, 9019, and 40 acres of no. 6918 in Ladd and Norvell’s name. Warrant no. 5633. Entry no. 9195, James Galloway, 180 acres, warrant no. 5902. Entry no. 9196, James Galloway, 200 acres, warrant nos. 5899 and 6025. Entry no. 9008, Joseph and Benjamin Ladd and Thomas Norvell, 130 acres, warrant no. 5880. Entry no. 9197, Joseph and Benjamin Ladd and Thomas Norvell, 280 acres, warrant no. 5633. Entry no. 9198, Joseph and Benjamin Ladd and Thomas Norvell, 100 acres, warrant no. 5633. May 1, 1817.
Item No. 44. Mortgage deed. Uel Hurd and Joseph Hurd, Jefferson, Morris Co., NJ, held to John Benedict of [Bradsport,] Addison Co., VT. $200 on or before May 1, 1817. Yearly pay interest. [Witness: Charles F. Randolph] April 20, 1815.
Item No. 45. Bond title deed. B. Hough to Hiram Hardin for $308. A. C. Looker, agent for B. Hough, 77 acres. Witness: John Stephen. May 1, 1817.
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Item No. 46. Bond title deed. B. Hough to Isaac Devos for $160 for 41 acres. May 1, 1817.
Item No. 47. Receipt to Ben Hough. $20.00 on account of Wm. Lunback to pay on bank for him: Jas. M. Clintick. May 9, 1817.
Item No. 48. John Ellison, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Sold 35 acres for $200. Forwarded $50 by father for part pay of Hills Survey. Sold William Robins 116 ½ acres at $4 per acre. 116 ½ acres also to James Alexander. Joseph Patton orders 100 acres. Horse 14 ¾ hands high for sale $50. Unable to purchase stockings wanted. Entry no. 9783, John Ellision, 20 acres, warrant no. 3076. May 12, 1817.
Item No. 49. Pittsburgh. Mr. E. P. Kenovick to Mr. Allan Latham. Please pay to Foster Doane on order $53.19. May 13, 1817.
Item No. 50. Private. Columbus. I.D.E. to Allen Latham. Rec’d Dr. Coates specie on specified conditions. By June 28 will give him secretary’s approbation. Hard times East and South. All U. G. Bks suspend specie payment. May 15, 1817.
Item No. 51. Chillicothe. Receipt of D. W. Hearn to Ben Hough. $5.81 ¼ for schooling. May 16, 1817.
Item No. 52. Chillicothe. John Evans to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9213, John Evans, 10 acres, warrant no. 5952. Entry no. 9214, John Evans, 203 acres, warrant no. 5952. Withdraw entry no. 8770. Requests copies of entry no. 8500 of 168 1/3 acres in name of Cadwallader Wallace and John Woodridge. May 19, 1817.
Item No. 53. Joseph Darlinton, short extract of three deeds, Joseph Kerr, addressee. David McDermit, Joseph Moore, Samuel Thoroman. May 20, 1817.
Item No. 54. Receipt of Ephraim Doolittle. $35.62 to Ben Hough for oil and bacon.
Item No. 55. David Collins to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9183, Daniel Duvall, 50 acres, warrant no. 2483. Entry no. 9184, Daniel Duvall, 290 acres, warrant no. 2483. Entry no. 9185, Charles Cutts, 250 acres, warrant no. 6182. $3.00 enclosed. May 27, 1817.
Item No. 56. Survey for J. L. and B. W. Ladd and T. Novell, 110 acres, warrant no. 5828. May 28, 1817, 35 acres, two surveys, no. 9243. (Pencil writings about anarchy on reverse side.)
Item No. 57. Chillicothe. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Two land warrants, 250 acres, nos. 6178 and 6179. Sarah Easton and Dorothy Slorer; daughters of Robert Hanson Harrison. $5 enclosed. Sworn copies of entries and surveys again requested. Also Phillip and Geo. Feants, entry no. 5225 of 300 acres and entry no. 7620 of 239 acres, and survey no. 5225 of 136 acres. Also entry no. 102, Henry Whiting. Entry no. 160, James Mabin, no. 9071, Jos. and W. Ladd and Thomas Norvelle. Nos. 9056 and 9057, 150 acres each, Walter Dun. May 29, 1817.
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Item No. 58. Title bond. B. Hough to Benning Wentworth. $440 for 235 acres. A. C. Looker, agent for B. Hough. Witness: Peter Lightel. May 29, 1817.
Folder 40: September to December 1817 [1816?]
Item No. 1. Chillicothe. Benjamin Hough to Mr. Charles L. Harrison. Mistake on patent for tract of land. 620 acres instead of 444 2/3 acres. Note of Col. Dunlop to Creighton & Bond to commence suit. Gambling debt and not collectible by law. September 5, 1816.
Item No. 2. General Land Office. Warrant no. 10039, 100 acres, was February 11, 1800, registered by and for John G. Macan, plus others equaled 1000 acres on third lot of township 1, range 17, in favor of S. Mosher. Josiah Maigs, Commissioner. September 5, 1816.
Item No. 3. General Land Office. Josiah Maigs to Col. R. C. Anderson. Act of Congress, February 22, 1815. Change of writing on certificate of survey. Enclosed survey no. 7955, Leighton Yancey, for 1251 acres, and copy of warrant no. 4894. Copy of an act extending time to complete surveys of Virginia land grants. Signed: Langdon Cheves, House Speaker. John Gaillard, Pres. of Senate, February 22, 1815, approved by James Madison. September 18, 1816.
Item No. 4. Picketon. Robert Lucas to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw entry no. 8398, 50 acres, no. 8660, 50 acres, no. 8875, Robert Lucas, 75 acres, warrant no. 6061. Copy requested. September 15, 1816.
Item No. 5. (OS) Ben. Hough surveyor. John Swan, 250 acres, warrant no. 3039. Survey no. 1510, George Greenway, 550 acres, warrant no. 6114. Survey nos. 8240 and 8869, William Creighton, 300 acres, warrant no. 5138. Survey no. 5670, John Swan, 1700 acres, warrant nos. 3039, 1509, 1991, 2023. September 25, 1816.
Item No. 6. Title bond. Benjamin Hough to John Barkley. $26. Witnesses: L. Bourne and I. M. Pike. September 28, 1816.
Item No. 7. Fruit Hill. Duncan McArthur to Col. R. C. Anderson. Withdraw 350 acres, John Beck’s entry no. 3602 and 50 acres, no. 5313. October 1, 1816.
Item No. 8. Chillicothe. Withdraw 309 2/3 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 5878. Entry no. 8080, Cadwallader Wallace, 279 2/3 acres, warrant no. 5878. Entry no. 8881, Cadwallader Wallace, 30 acres, warrant no. 5878. Entry no. 8870, Thomas Hill, 362 acres, warrant nos. 5774 and 5775. Entry no. 8877, Thomas Hill, 362 acres, warrant nos. 5776 and 5777. Withdraw entry nos. 5396 and 5397, Thomas Worthington to Wm. Creighton, Jr. Entry no. 8878, Wm. Creighton, 140 acres, warrant no. 5026. Entry no. 8879, Thomas Mathew, 50 acres, warrant no. 5980. October 5, 1816.
Item No. 9. Survey by Duncan McArthur for John Beck, 200 acres, warrant no. 852, survey no. 8870. Survey no. 8882, 380 acres for James Galloway, warrant no. 5899.
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Item No. 10. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw 700 acres of Geo. Handy entry no. 8801 of 1166 2/3 acres. No. 8891, Geo. Hardy, 250 acres, warrant no. 5536. No. 8892, Geo. Hardy, 450 acres, warrant no. 5586. October 11, 1816.
Item No. 11. Philadelphia. Receipt of Mr. Alexander Bourne. $10.00. Signed William Harrison. October 13, 1816.
Item No. 12. Jeremiah McLene to R. C. Anderson. Withdraws entry no. 8808 of 200 acres. Withdraws entry no. 8218, warrant no. 6198. October 13, 1816.
Item No. 13. Chillicothe. $8.59 received of B. Hough by Geo. Wood for John McDougal. October 20, 1816.
Item No. 14. Near Westunion. Andrew Ellison to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 7438, 10 acres, John Ellison to Andrew Ellison Jr. Copies requested.
Item No. 15. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Requests surveys, becoming impatient from continued delays. Withdraw 466 2/3 acres, reenter no. 8890, George Handy, warrant no. 5536. No. 8897, Geo. Handy, 66 2/3 acres, warrant no. 5536. No. 8898, Geo. Handy, 170 acres, warrant no. 5536. No. 8899, Geo. Handy, 130 acres, warrant no. 5536. October 24, 1816.
Item No. 16. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. 198 acres lost by interference with Thomas Scott and Geo. Vinsouhallers. Entry no. 7691 of 100 acres and no. 8100 of 98 acres. Requests copies of all entries made after July 25. No. 8900, George Handy, withdraws 198 acres. No. 5211, David Williams, 200 acres, warrant no. 860. No. 5212, David Williams, 200 acres, warrant no. 860. October 26, 1816.
Item No. 17. Survey no. 8176, 675 acres, by Walter Dun for Richard Kennon. Survey no. 9014, 220 acres, by Walter Dun for Richard Kennon. October 26, 1816.
Item No. 18. Pamphlet dated October 29, 1816, to June 30, 1817. (Hand ruled.) Notice to soldiers: information of patents to land grants obtained from Latham & (?) Vermont. Pants, vests, ties, hose, handkerchiefs, sundries listed.
Item No. 19. Chillicothe. Title bond. Benjamin Hough to James Young and Wm. McKimm and Richard Elliott, no. 2400, 552 ½ acres, survey no. 8840. November 2, 1816.
Item No. 20. Note $300 to Benjamin Hough. Due April 1, 1819. Signed James Young, Wm. McKimm, Richard Elliott. Witnesses: A. C. Looker, D. C. Grier. November 2, 1816.
Item No. 21. Note same as above. Due April 1, 1817.
Item No. 22. London. E. Langham to R. C. Anderson. Requesting copies of all entries in writer’s name and in name of August Langham. November 7, 1816.
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Item No. 23. Survey no. 3667, 51 2/3 acres, warrant no. 67, April 24, 1830, Allen Latham, surveyor. November 8, 1816, signed by R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 24. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw 25 acres of 66 2/3 acres of Geo. Handy. Reenter no. 8937, warrant no. 5536. November 13, 1816.
Item No. 25. Chillicothe. John McDonald to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw entry no. 6885, 10 acres, $15.00 enclosed. Assignment from Joseph Ladd, 60 acres, warrant no. 5838, survey no. 6884. November 16, 1816.
Item No. 26. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderson. No. 8942, Walter Dun, 90 acres, warrant no. 6098. No. 8943, Walter Dun, 24 acres, warrant no. 6098. Withdraw 114 acres of entry no. 8709. November 21, 1816.
Item No. 27. Title bond deed. Benjamin Hough to Peter Shank for $400, 100 acres. Witnesses: A. C. Looker, A. Bourne. November 22, 1816.
Item No. 28. Chillicothe. Receipt to Benjamin Hough. $344 sent to John Melish of Philadelphia. Signed Jesse Spencer. November 22, 1816.
Item No. 29. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Difference in lists for taxes. Requests explanation. Sending survey no. 3789, warrant no. 5581. Entry no. 8944, Thomas Pimberton, 588 acres, warrant no. 2742. Entry no. 8945, Thomas Pimberton, 195 1/3 acres, warrant no. 2742. Henry Bedinger withdraws no. 8845, reenters no. 8845, 200 acres, warrant no. 2856. November 27, 1816.
Item No. 30. Deed. Ben. Hough to James Tallman. 50 acres for $200. Witnesses: Geo. Bohrer, Isaac Tallman. November 30, 1816.
Item No. 31. Deed. Ben Hough to James Tallman, 100 acres, for $400. Witnesses: A. C. Looker, James Newland. November 30, 1816.
Item No. 32. Thomas Steele, guardian of Levi Jones, Chillicothe, 15 years old, to be apprentice in house building and cabinet making for James Bonner until October 1, 1821. Signed Wm. Creighton. December 6, 1816.
Item No. 33. Columbus. Ben Hough to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 8972, B. Hough, 65 acres, warrant no. 6082. Entry no. 8973, B. Hough, 35 acres, warrant no. 6082. December 10, 1816.
Item No. 34. Copy entry no. 8940, Jeremiah McLene, 50 acres, warrant no. 6198. Transferred to Orris Parish for value received by J. McLene. Also 75 acres of entry no. 8071 of warrant no. 6128. July 5, 1817.
Item No. 35. Highland Co., OH. Thomas M. Sanders to R. C. Anderson. Inquiry of appointment as deputy surveyor. Bond sent in earlier. December 16, 1816.
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Item No. 36. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 8977, Thomas Worthington, 25 acres, warrant no. 5802. Entry no. 8978, Thomas Worthington, 75 acres, warrant no. 5802. December 19, 1816.
Item No. 37. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 8634, Walter Dun, 100 acres, military warrant no. 5718. Record and withdraw entry no. 8634 of 100 acres, survey no. 8796. December 19, 1816.
Item No. 38. Cincinnati. George C. Light to R. C. Anderson. Requests power of attorney for sale of land. Entry, William Moseley and Thomas Overton, 230 ¾ acres, warrant nos. 5336 and 83. December 20, 1816.
Item No. 39. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Survey for correction, no. 7641. Requests surveys to grant titles to land sold. December 25, 1816.
Item No. 40. Senate Chamber. Ben Hough to Charles Harrison. Sends $50 for assignment on 166 2/3 acres, to send balance in 2 or 3 weeks ($116.67 total). Enclosed note payable January 1, 1818. December 25, 1816.
Folder 41: June to September 1817
Item No. 1. Survey nos. 2933 and 3042, 200 acres, Nathaniel Massie, by R. C. Anderson. June 1, 1817.
Item No. 2. Chillicothe. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Requests copies of all entries since April 22. Also sworn copies of Philip Feant and Geo. Feant’s entry no. 5225, 136 acres, and entry no. 7620 of 239 acres, needed for trial in Fayette County. Requests plats and certificates of no. 1147, 1000 acres, no. 1148, 500 acres, no. 5209, 500 acres for Benjamin Biggs. June 16, 1817.
Item No. 3. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Warrant no. 6181, 250 acres, survey no. 7903. Entry no. 9261, Charles Butts, 250 acres, warrant no. 6181. Entry no. 5429, Peter Mulenbert, amends entry. Entry no. 9250, Ann Garnett, 5 acres, warrant no. 5900. Entry no. 9257, Cadwallader Wallace, 55 acres, warrant no. 5873. Entry no. 9258, Cadwallader Wallace, 30 acres, warrant no. 5873. Entry no. 9259, Thomas Worthington, 47 acres, warrant no. 5802. Entry no. 9260, Thomas Worthington, 153 acres, warrant no. 5802. June 23, 1817.
Item No. 4. West Union. George Vinsonhaler to Richard C. Anderson. Purchased 1000 acres of warrant no. 2199 of Mr. Thomas John who purchased it of Williams C. Todd. Entry no. 8911, 100 acres, to Joseph Moor. June 24, 1817.
Item No. 5. Chillicothe. James Dunlap to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 6739, William Sandford, 100 acres, warrant no. 5401. Entry no. 788, Elias Langham, amended entry. June 30, 1817.
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Item No. 6. Pittsburgh. H. Doane to Allen Latham. Power of Attorney to get note from Monnett without interference from McDougall, when papers were delivered for Baxters endorsements. July 1, 1817.
Item No. 7. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9205, Joseph and Benjamin Ladd and Thomas Norvell, 90 acres, reenter, warrant no. 5725, 100 acres on part of no. 5728. July 2, 1817.
Item No. 8. Cadwallader Wallace. Entry no. 9174, Hough Shelton, 150 acres, warrant no. 111. No. 9266, Cadwallader Wallace and Thomas Worthington, 89 acres, warrant no. 5873. No. 9207, Thomas Wortington, 150 acres, warrant no. 5802. July 9, 1817.
Item No. 9. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw 700 acres from entry no. 6932, name of Joseph Hite. Withdraw 80 acres from entry no. 9157, name of Robert Means. Withdraw 800 acres from entry no. 7640, name of George Dawson. Entry no. 9269, Joseph Hite, 400 acres, warrant no. 5805. Entry no. 9270, Joseph Hite, 300 acres, warrant no. 5805. Entry no. 9271, Robert Means, 80 acres, warrant nos. 5147 and 5240. Entry no. 9272, George Dawson, 800 acres, warrant no. 6034. July 11, 1817.
Item No. 10. Chillicothe. David Collins to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9278, Alexander Kerr, 250 acres, warrant no. 6186. Entry no. 9039, William Champ, 100 acres, warrant no. 6168. Entry no. 8084, William Ervin, 100 acres, warrant no. 6042. July 15, 1817.
Item No. 11. Andrew Woodrow to R. C. Anderson, change entry no. 9279, 6 acres, warrant no. 1141. Enter no. 9280, Thomas James, 326 2/3 acres, warrant nos. 5796, 5593, 5711. July 16, 1817.
Item No. 12. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9273, 200 acres, warrant no. 1231. Entry no. 9274, William Ragall (?), 304 1/3 acres, warrant no. 6165. Entry no. 9275, William Ragall, 100 acres, warrant no. 6165. Entry no. 9276, Cadwallader Wallace, 90 acres, warrrant no. 5873. Entry no. 9277, Cadwallader Wallace, 60 acres, warrant no. 5873. July 16, 1817.
Item No. 13. Receipt. $10.00 of Benjamin Hough for subscription to dig a road. Subscription payable to William Sterret [Skerrett?]. Receipt signed by William Robinson. July 18, 1817.
Item No. 14. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Richard C. Anderson. Withdraw 150 acres of Ladd and Novell’s entry no. 9004. Entry no. 9285, Archibald E. Mickle, 100 acres, warrant no. 5910. Entry no. 9286, Joseph and B. Ladd and T. Norvell, 100 acres, warrant no. 5880. Entry no. 9287, Joseph and B. Ladd and T. Norvell, 25 acres, warrant no. 5880. July 22, 1817.
Item No. 15. Charlottesville, VA. John H. Carr to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land owned in Ohio about 40-45 miles from Chillicothe. Desires to sell. Plans to visit it in September. July 24, 1817.
Item No. 16. (OS) Deed. Alex. Bourne and wife to Ben. Hough, $300 for land. Witnesses: Silvanus Bourne and Preslay Morris. July 25, 1817.
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Item No. 17. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw 212 acres, Abraham Bowman, entry no. 9111. Reenter no. 9284, Abraham Bowman, 212 acres, warrant no. 5869. July 27, 1817.
Item No. 18. Receipt $18.18 ¾ of Benjamin Hough to Scott & Hays. Signed Baron Leffingwell. July 29, 1817.
Item No. 19. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9115, Joseph and Benjamin Ladd and Tho. Norvell, 200 acres, warrant no. 5626. Entry no. 9298, Joseph and Benjamin Ladd and Tho. Norvell, 100 acres, warrant no. 5798. Entry no. 9277, Robert Parteifiels (?), 135 acres, warrant no. 57. August 2, 1817.
Item No. 20. (OS) Indenture between Christian Benner and wife Mary for $300 from James Miller, land in Chillicothe. Witnesses: Elisha Fully and Julia Clentuck (?). August 5, 1817.
Item No. 21. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Remarks that all writing is not clearly distinguishable in copies of entries received. Mr. Henry Massie to procure sworn copies of Philip and George Feant entry no. 5225, 300 acres, and of Philip Feant’s survey no. 5225 for 136 acres. And also a copy of Philip and George Feant and Michael Feagle’s entry no. 7620 for 239 acres. Sending two packets of 16 surveys to be recorded. To be gone 5-6 weeks then plans to close his business. August 8, 1817.
Item No. 22. (OS) Deed of Conveyance of Benjamin Hough for $440 from James Davis. Part of entry no. 9128, 110 acres. Witnesses: Anthony Potts and William Potts. August 11, 1817.
Item No. 23. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to Richard C. Anderson. Withdraw 212 acres of entry no. 9284 of Abraham Bowman. Withdraw 18 acres of entry no. 9111 of Abraham Bowman. Withdraw 96 2/3 acres of entry no. 9142 of Joseph Hite. Reenter no. 9320, Abraham Bowman, 230 acres, warrant no. 5869. Reenter no. 9321, Joseph Hite, 96 2/3 acres, warrant no. 5805. August 11, 1817.
Item No. 24. Clinton Bank of Columbus. I. Delofield, Jr., to A. Latham. Anxiety expressed over proceedings in Washington, no letter yet received. August 15, 1817.
Item No. 25. August 18, 1817. Samuel Monett obtained judgment against Thomas Davidson for $25.50.
Item No. 26. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9329, Thomas Norvell, 500 acres, warrant no. 5885. Entry no. 9330, Thomas Norvell, 1200 acres, warrant no. 5885. Entry no. 9160, withdraw 1700 acres. Inquires if James Fitzpatrick is in neighborhood. Inquires if James Bennip entry no. 8490 was withdrawn. August 20, 1817.
Item No. 27. Baltimore. Edward Hinkley to Allan Latham. Letter of introduction of bearer to Mr. Carpenter, who was "on a tour of enterprise." August 21, 1817.
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Item No. 28. Chillicothe. James Shield’s order on Benjamin Hough to pay $24.00 to B. Campbell. August 24, 1817.
Item No. 29. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 3462 for 223 acres of John Scarborough. Withdraw no. 8979 for 108 acres of Geo. Handy and Duncan McArthur. Withdraw no. 9182 for 130 acres of Joseph Hite. Entry no. 8979, George Handy and D. McArthur, 108 acres, warrant nos. 5536, 1451, 5743. Entry no. 9331, Joseph Hite, 130 acres, warrant no. 5805. Entry no. 9332, David Bradford, 540 acres, warrant no. 3843. August 25, 1817.
Item No. 30. Survey of August 8, 1817, copied on August 28, 1818. By Reuban Slaughter for Zachariah B. Thomas, 110 acres, warrant no. 4567.
Item No. 31. Survey of August 8, 1817, copied on August 28, 1818. By Reuban Slaughter for Zachariah B. Thomas, 45 acres, warrant no. 4567.
Item No. 32. Benjamin Hough [of Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH] and Payton Mason [of Prince George Co., VA]. John Watts [of Dinwiddie Co., VA] attorney for Mason. Mason places land warrants [issued to John Verill, assignee of Robert Bolling the son of Robert Boling deceased] to B. Hough for purpose of location: no. 6210, 33 1/3 acres; no. 6211, 100 acres; no. 6212, 100 acres; no. 6214, 100 acres; no. 6215, 100 acres. $1000 by Ben Hough; Mason obligated for 1/5 of land for services. [Signed: Peyton Mason by attorney John Watts, and Bm F Hough. Witnesses: A. C. Looker and D. L. Grier] August 29, 1817.
Item No. 33. E. Langham to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9352, Daniel Brown, 114 acres, warrant no. 5474. Withdraw balance of entry no. 6101, being 64 acres of entry no. 7299. August 30, 1817.
Item No. 34. Indenture between Charles L. Mathews, special agent for Geo. Mathews, deceased, and Jesse McKay. $5,250 willed and 2000 acres of warrant no. 1934. September 10, 1817.
Item No. 35. Chillicothe. John A. Fulton to R. C. Anderson. William Robinson withdraws 200 acres of entry no. 9143, warrant no. 5403. Entry no. 9353, William Robinson, 200 acres, warrant no. 5403. Entry no. 9050, withdrawn 50 acres, Geo. Dawson, warrant no. 5810. Entry no. 9354, John A. Fulton, 50 acres, warrant no. 5810. Entry no. 9281, James McManamy, withdraws on warrant no. 5922. Entry no. 9282, James McManamy, withdraws on warrant no. 5922. Entry no. 9283, James McManamy, 200 acres, warrant no. 5922. Entry no. 9289, Wm. H. Beard, withdraws 600 acres. Entry no. 9356, Wm. H. Beard, 300 acres, warrant no. 6195. Entry no. 9357, Wm. H. Beard, 300 acres, warrant nos. 6194 and 6195. September 13, 1817.
Item No. 36. Chillicothe. Check for $17.25 on Ben. Hough in favor of Alen Rogers. September 22, 1817.
Item No. 37. Receipt of $6.75 of Benjamin Hough for rent from Mrs. Sidwell for home Mrs. Black lived in awhile. Signed Dennis McConnell. John McAlister (?) to Allen Latham. Sending land warrant copies to be located and sold. September 27, 1817.
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Item No. 38. St. Louis. A. F. Cook to Allen Latham, requesting information of soldier’s bounty lands. Buried at 9 a.m., Charles C. Lucas, attorney who died in duel "yesterday" with Col. Benton. September 28, 1817.
Item No. 39. Benjamin Hough deed to John Farnslear for $240. Sold entry no. 9100. September 29, 1817.
Folder 42: October 1817 to January 1818
Item No. 1. Boston. Thos. Kendrick to E. P. Kendrick, brother. Shipping goods to Baltimore to go to Pittsburgh. Promises to write more in three days when he arrives home, to also send bill then. October 4, 1817.
Item No. 2. Receipt of Benjamin Hough for $60 by Jesse McKay. Signed John Watson. October 10, 1817.
Item No. 3. Fruithill. Requesting copies of Robert Means entry nos. 6490 and 6491, with note of withdrawals. Quotes mistake in copy of entry no. 6490 sent to auditor. October 11, 1817.
Item No. 4. (Pasted to Item No. 3) Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson, listing entries of Joseph and Benjamin W. Ladd and Thomas Norvell to be withdrawn. Total of 863 1/3 acres.
Item No. 5. Check for $60.00 to "myself" on bank of Chillicothe. Benjamin Hough. October 14, 1817.
Item No. 6. Check for $3.00 to Philip Linn on bank of Chillicothe. Benjamin Hough. October 16, 1817.
Item No. 7. Survey no. 9383, 250 acres for George Clinton Vanzant and John Benjamin Mergras (?) by R. C. Anderson on October 25, 1817. Certification of same, warrant no. 6180, signed April 26, 1830, by Allen Latham.
Item No. 8. Cincinnati, OH. Col. Light to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9444, John Hancarr’s 300 acres on warrant nos. 3980 and 3933. October 23, 1817.
Item No. 9. Chillicothe. John McDonald to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw entry nos. 6580, 33 1/3 acres, and 8655, 6 ¼ acres. Reenter no. 9458, John McDonald, 39 acres, warrant no. 5731. October 25, 1817.
Item No. 10. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Allan Latham. Notifies of W. Dougall refusing to pay money collected for writer, and other unfair dealings. States he will bring suit and remove power of attorney if he doesn’t do what is requested. October 27, 1817.
Item No. 11. Judgment against James Purdurie for $26.50 by James Inglish. November 1, 1817.
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Item No. 12. Collector’s office. Chillicothe. Receipt of John T. Mason by Wm. Creighton. $239.25 and 9 mills for land. November 4, 1817.
Item No. 13. Survey no. 9067, Joseph and Benjamin W. Ladd and Thomas Norvell, 40 acres of warrant no. 5631. Ben Hough, surveyor. November 5, 1817.
Item No. 14. Chillicothe. Check. Farmers, Mechanics, and Manufacturers Bank. Pay Henry Bruick $40.00. Signed Ben. Hough. November 14, 1817.
Item No. 15. Xenia. Note $250. 60 days. James Fowler to Thomas Constant. To Ben Hough. November 25, 1817.
Item No. 16. Receipt. Elizabeth Snyder paid Benjamin Hough $3.50 for "schooling her son." Signed John Silkin. November 15, 1817.
Item No. 17. Boston. R. Williams to A. Latham. Edinburgh Encyclopedia volumes ready to be called for. November 25, 1817.
Item No. 18. Pittsburgh. T. Doane to A. Latham. Suit of Judgment against W. Dougall if he does not pay note when due. November 29, 1817.
Item No. 19. Philadelphia. Sam Ewing to A. Latham. Alan Latham recommended to manage business for a widow and child. 100 acres. Lot no. 3 inherited but sold. Now wish to claim land. December 1, 1817.
Item No. 20. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Requests copy of P. Carnes survey of 1000 acres in Kentucky. December 7, 1817.
Item No. 21. (OS) Auditor’s office, Columbus. Statement of taxes and sales made on land of Frederick Paskey. 907 acres from November 1801 to December 1806.
Item No. 22. Deed. Benjamin Hough to David Ogden. $480 for 280 acres of entry no. 9159. December 15, 1817.
Item No. 23. Jonesboro. John M. Alyters (?) to Allan Latham. Will pay fee for location of warrant later. December 25, 1817.
Item No. 24. Arch. McClean obtained judgment from John Harley. $4.18 ¾ and $1.00 in costs. December 27, 1817.
Item No. 25. Survey no. 6405, 150 acres, for Benjamin Goodin, warrant nos. 230 and 231. Richard C. Anderson, surveyor, December 30, 1817. Certification of warrants and survey, April 24, 1830, by Allen Latham.
Item No.26. Receipt to Thomas Littleton on account of Matthew Littleton. $18 for Benjamin Hough. Signed D. L. Grier.
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Item No. 27. J. B. Beverly to A. Latham. Inquiry of validity of land sold for taxes. P. R. Beverly deed to land, 1333 1/3 acres. 1039 acres sold. January 2, 1818.
Item No. 28. (OS) Deed. Benjamin Hough to John Peuhtole. $120 for 60 acres. January 5, 1818.
Item No. 29. Columbus. Osborn & Swan, 2000 acres, $6 per acre, nos. 2992 and 2993 for sale. To excellency Thomas Worthington: recommended to the general assembly an alteration in the law. January 6, 1818.
Item No. 30. Calculation of J. P. Tiffin survey no. 4395 made for John Carlisle.
Item No. 31. Springfield. O. Simpson to Allan Latham, quoting prices for land, promises commission for any sales made. Offers a quarter section for $3000 cash if paid by April 15, 1818. January 13, 1818.
Item No. 32. James Beard received $5 from Allen Latham, special agent for Joseph Penticost deeds 1000 acres originally in name of Samuel McCullough, entry no. 2633. January 14, 1818.
Item No. 33. Agreement between Joseph Penticost and James Beard. $511.50 on or before January 14, 1820, 1820 grant two tracts of land, original survey 1000 acres, entry no. 2633. January 15, 1818.
Item No. 34. Chillicothe. Note. $450 on Farmers, Mechanics, and Manufacturers Bank of Chillicothe. Benjamin Hough. January 16, 1818.
Item No. 35. (OS) Benjamin Hough and Jonathan Johnson, $224, entry no. 9243, 112 acres, bond for deed. Notation dated April 24, 1834: make a deed to John Clark, signed Ben. Elliot, to Allen Latham, agent for heirs of Benj. Hough. January 17, 1818.
Item No. 36. (OS) Bond for deed of Ben Hough to Frederick Mitchele, 75 acres, $150. January 2, 1818.
Item No. 37. Cincinnati. J. Curbree (?) to A. Latham. Inquiry of arrival of remittance sent for land tax of Capt. Symmes. January 28, 1818.
Folder 43: February to May 1818
Item No. 1. Baltimore. William Scott to Mr. Frk. Campbell. Inquiry if taxes have been paid on 550 acres, purchased in 1811 from Col. Elias Langham. Wm. Brush, agent. February 3, 1818.
Item No. 2. Cincinnati. Mr. Garland states land values increasing so would not sell $2 per acre, asking $3.50 and $4.00. February 10, 1818.
Item No. 3. Benjamin Hough and David Green, 110 acres, no. 8952, $247.50. February 11, 1818.
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Item No. 4. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Mr. Allen Latham. Received Mr. Gilland’s draft on Mr. Dougall, $195.62 for balance of account. Attorney’s fees paid. February 18, 1818.
Item No. 5. Ephrium Doolittle judgment on William Jones, $5.50, $1.00 costs, Arch. McClean, J.P. February 18, 1818.
Item No. 6. Receipt. $8.00 of Ben. Hough. Signed Wesley Lee. January 20, 1818.
Item No. 7. Received of Ben Hough $19.65 for F. Meeker. Signed R. E. Vost (?). February 24, 1818.
Item No. 8. Jonesboro. John McAlister to Allen Latham. Doesn’t send remittance by mail, will be in Baltimore in April, will deposit money to Talbot Jones to order of Mr. Allen. Requests taxes to be paid. March 8, 1818.
Item No. 9. Chillicothe. Received of Wm. Dailey, $7.00, on account of Benjamin Hough. Signed Fanny Thompson. March 12, 1819.
Item No. 10. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Mr. Allen Latham. Had inserted advertisement in two newspapers, four times each. March 14, 1818.
Item No. 11. New York. F. Feuenden to Allen Latham. Inquiry for list of lowest prices owners will accept for lands for sale and also if mortgages or property will be acceptable. Requests general power of attorney. March 18, 1818.
Item No. 12. John Neely obtained judgment against Conrad Fultz, $1.55, costs $1.12 ½. Arch. McClean, J.P. Samuel Hardy, Constable. March 23, 1818.
Item No. 13. Benjamin Hough bound to John Bond, $800 on or before April 1, 1819. 150 acres land on Lick Run. April 21, 1818.
Item No. 14. Receipt. Ben Hough to E. P. Kendrick, $4.75 on account. Signed E. P. Kendrick.
Item No. 15. Lewiston, NY. From N. T. Leonard (?) to Benj. G. Leonard, Chillicothe. (Poor condition: crumpled and practically illegible) April 29, 1818.
Item No. 16. Auditor’s office, Columbus. Ralph Osborn to R. C. Anderson. Mr. Hough furnished marginal notes of the Virginia military lands. Requests surveys not returned. Last survey in name of George Clark, no. 9083, 200 acres, surveyed March 26, 1817, recorded March 28, 1818. April 1, 1818.
Item No. 17. Walter Dun: Mr. Latham will serve copies on each person applying for a confirmation of title in the Court of Common Pleas. April 3, 1818.
Item No. 18. Survey nos. 6731 and 7314, 400 acres for Agnes L. Langham and Wm. Robinson by R. C. Anderson. April 4, 1818.
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Item No. 19. Ephreine Doolittle judgment against Isaac Essex and John Neely, $14.27, $1.00 costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. April 6, 1818.
Item No. 20. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham, Chillicothe. Land of Mrs. Hackle, 5221 acres but assigned 4000 acres. Copy of letter believed miscarried, eight pages, four legal questions asked. April 10, 1818.
Item No. 21. Chillicothe. Wm. McFarland to Benjamin Hough. Statement of account: $1,014.50. Estate of Levi Sidwell account due October 20, 1812, $6.81 ½, $2.24 ½ interest to April 20, 1818, total $9.06. April 10, 1818.
Item No. 22. Hammond to Allen Latham, sends Bill in case of Jouett’s heirs. Entry no. 1630. Asks names of persons occupying land in Lawson’s case. April 13, 1818.
Item No. 23. Copy of survey made for Lewis Rogers. 100 acres, station [section?] 1, township 9, range 21. April 13, 1818.
Item No. 24. Mr. Allen Latham from John Pleasants. Military tract no. 1473, 1000 acres to sell once offered $1500 by a "Yankee." April 14, 1818.
Item No. 25. Survey for Jeremiah Ashby, 252 ¾ acres. April 15, 1818.
Item No. 26. Pittsburgh. Foster Doane to A. Latham. Quality taxes, settlements, advance, terms, questions about six tracts of land. May 1, 1818.
Item No. 27. Uel Hurd and Joseph Hurd, New Jersey, bound $200 to John Benedict; $100 to be paid on or before May 1, 1818.
Item No. 28. Chillicothe. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw Joseph Hite’s entry no. 6930, 596 acres, and Robert Means entry no. 9407, 400 acres. Enter no. 9098, Joseph Hite and Abraham Bowman, 996 acres, warrant nos. 5805 and 5867. Enter no. 9407, Robert Means, 400 acres, warrant no. 5383. May 2, 1818.
Item No. 29. Copy of Will of Benjamin Forsythe, 50 acres, land, two horses, household furniture to wife. Land divided among children, Susanah and James Clark. James Clark and Daniel Duncan, executors. May 4, 1818.
Item No. 30. Baltmore. John Pleasants to Allen Latham, 1160 acres surveyed by Al Looker, would accept $2 per acre or less. May 6, 1818.
Item No. 31. Jeremiah McLene to R. C. Anderson, withdrawing 25 acres of entry no. 8071. Reenters no. 9599. Requests copy. May 8, 1818.
Item No. 32. No. 9158, George Handy and Abraham Bowman, entry no. 9158, 800 acres, Duncan McArthur.
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Item No. 33. Indenture between Charles Barret, John Barret, Mary Barret, William B. Sims and sold to Eleazer P. Kendricks, $2,300 for 1150 acres, warrant no. 2256. May 9, 1818.
Item No. 34. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Amends entry no. 9158, George Handy and Abraham Bowman. Sends survey for entry no. 9158 to be recorded. May 19, 1818.
Item No. 35. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderson. C. Wallace, Ben Hough, W. Dun, and D. McArthur have drawn for priority of entry. Requests entries kept out of reach of Parson Hinde. Entry no. 9590, Walter Dun, 380 acres, warrant no. 5885. Entry no. 9381, Nathaniel Massie and Ben. Goodin, 686 2/3 acres, warrant nos. 4672 and 231. Entry no. 9507, Walter Dun, 250 acres, warrant nos. 5998 and 5999. Entry no. 9597, Walter Dun, 392 acres, warrant nos. 6202 and 2162. May 21, 1818.
Item No. 36. Chillicothe. Copy of letter to John Melish from Ben Hough. Two proposals for selling plates of the map of Ohio. May 25, 1818.
Item No. 37. Solomon Seery [Leery?] judgment against Thomas Asher, $4.00, $1.37 ½ costs, Arch. McClean, J.P. May 27, 1818.
Item No. 38. Receipt to Ben Hough for $1.20. Signed Samuel Handy, Constable. May 20, 1818.
Folder 44: June to July 1818
Item No. 1. Columbia, PA. John Gonter to postmaster of Chillicothe, OH. Has lands in vicinity, taxes accrued, sends money for land agent.
Item No. 2. James Miller judgment against Thomas Davidson, $8.73, $1.12 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. June 1, 1818.
Item No. 3. Zebulon Hukell (?) judgment against Absolom Games, $3.25, $1.00 costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. June 1, 1818.
Item No. 4. Andrew Poo judgment against Andrew Neelings, $1.50, $1.12 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. June 1, 1818.
Item No. 5. John W. Collet to Polue P. Pratt, $3.50 received. June 3, 1818.
Item No. 6. Receipt of Benjamin Hough for $2.50 for cleaning clock. Signed Polue P. Pratt. June 5, 1818.
Item No. 7. Steubenville. D. R. Edsow (?) to Allen Latham. Tracts of land half mile wide. Sell at least $8 per acre. Pay Evans $25 on account. June 6, 1818.
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Item No. 8. Michael Graham to Allen Latham. States A. Jones not trustworthy and fond of drink, land owned by him "not worth the taxes." June 7, 1818.
Item No. 9. James Robinson judgment against John and Clement Batemen $25.00, interest $1.25, costs $0.82 ½. Signed Arch. McClean, J.P. June 9, 1818.
Item No. 10. Chillicothe. Benjamin Hough to Lieut. Charles L. Harrison, 394 acres near Franklinton to sell for $3000, too high a price but will attempt a sale. Creighton Bond secured judgment against Col. Dunlop, execution was stayed for bill of injunction in order to make it appear as a gambling debt. Execution issued against Mr. Doherty. Describe land no. 1347 qualifies, worth between $2 and $4 per acre. Requests power of attorney from William Throckmorton to Robert Gibson authorizing him to assign to Harrison’s father the right to Throckmorton to warrant no. 4798. June 10, 1818.
Item No. 11. Receipt of Benjamin Hough tools of corporation of Chillicothe. Signed by James M. Dougal, street commissioner. June 12, 1818.
Item No. 12. Warrant no. 6248. Wm. H. Nelson to Allen Latham to survey for John Garland, and Fanny Taylor Garland, 1000 acres. (Copy) William Nelson wishes to purchase part of the land; wonders if it may be located in Ohio. June 13, 1818.
Item No. 13. Survey for Thomas M. Bagly, 33 acres of warrant no. 5733, survey no. 8089. June 13, 1818, by R. C. Anderson. Certified March 28, 1814, entry was made April 22, 1830. Signed Allen Latham.
Item No. 14. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson, enclosing two surveys in name of Joseph Hite for part of entry nos. 9269 and 9270. First, 80 acres; second, 75 acres. Entry no. 9619, Joseph Hite, 155 acres, warrant no. 5805. June 19, 1818.
Item No. 15. Indenture between Agnes Park, Peter and Elizabeth Clark, John and Elizabeth Park, David and Mary Murphy, Lewis and Sally Wheaton, Benjamin and Agnes Wentworth, William and Martha Parks, for $1000 from Benjamin Hough. Sell survey no. 4642. Frederick Bishop, J. P. June 20, 1818.
Item No. 16. Article of agreement between heirs of Robert Park, $200 in case James Arnold should obtain judgment against estate of Robert Park. Heirs: Agnes Park, Peter Clark, John Park, David Murphy, Lewis Wheaton, Benjamin Wentworth, William and Martha Park. June 20, 1818.
Item No. 17. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9623, 100 acres, warrant no. 5487. Requests survey nos. 8950, 9285, 9370, 9371, 9226 and in name of J. and B.W. Ladd and Tho. Norvell. June 20, 1818.
Item No. 18. Zebulon Hukill judgment against Judiah Ellsworth, $5.75, $1.12 ½ costs. Signed Arch. McClean, J.P. June 22, 1818.
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Item No. 19. Article of agreement Benjamin Hough sells to Hezekiah Copsey, 56 acres, $118.29, northerly end of survey no. 8731. June 23, 1818.
Item No. 20. Georgetown. J. B. Bevaky to Allen Latham: communicated contents of letter received of Uncle, no instruction from him. Had supposed land in Highland County to be valued more than $5 or $6 per acre. June 24, 1818.
Item No. 21. To Pleasants, requests copies of surveys of land along Mud River, states value higher than expected. June 24, 1818.
Item No. 22. Philadelphia. Rich Peter Jew(?) to Allen Latham. Mrs. Stowers, widow of John Stowers, offers power of attorney to regain property, township 6, range 3, lot 3, range XX. Land was sold for taxes. June 24, 1818.
Item No. 23. Receipt of Benjamin Hough, $54.53 for execution in favor of Eli Harrison, including principle, interest, and costs. Signed Edward Scott. June 24, 1818.
Item No. 24. (OS) Article of agreement between Benjamin Hough and Daniel Shous, $212 for land entry no. 8731. Daniel Shous, buyer. June 25, 1818.
Item No. 25. Cambridge. Geo. Metcalf to Allen Latham, informing that certain piece of land is located in a good settlement, may bring $2 an acre in sale. Another tract locates about two miles from a salt works. June 27, 1818.
Item No. 26. Marietta. N. A. Ward to Allen Latham. Answers questions of letter received. H. P. Wilcox known of fair standing, working in general post office in Washington. Newton’s title good but character not dependable. Inquires of quality of land, 560 acres. June 29, 1818.
Item No. 27. West Union. James Baind [Baird?] to Allen Latham. Note due of Mr. Moore, will pay if Mr. Moore refuses. States wish that Mr. Latham would bring suit against Mr. Moore for the debt. July 4, 1819.
Item No. 28. John Pleasants to Allen Latham. Sending copies of two old surveys, nos. 7 and 8. May employ Mr. Looker. Value the land after seeing it. July 6, 1818.
Item No. 29. Laban D. Mayhugh judgment against Conrad Fultz, $3.00, $1.12 ½ costs. S. Handy, constable; Arch. McClean, J.P. July 6, 1818.
Item No. 30. Adams Co., OH. James Lawson to Col. R. C. Anderson. 133 acres, warrant no. 2199 of William Johnston assigned by Grange Vinson, again assigned by Thomas Ellrod, made in two entries. July 7, 1818. W. Ellrod to R. C. Anderson. Add 50 acres to former entry: no. 9543, 100 acres, Wm. Johnston, warrant no. 2199. No. 9631, 20 acres, survey no. 1687. July 14, 1818.
Item No. 31. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to withdraw 10 acres of entry no. 9619 of Joseph Hite and reenter no. 9629, Joseph Hite, 10 acres, warrant no. 9598. July 7, 1818.
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Item No. 32. Chillicothe. James Dunlap authorizing John A. Fulton to withdraw an entry in his name, no. 7468, 100 acres, warrant no. 5942, and reenter. Attest: William Fulton. July 8, 1818.
Item No. 33. Receipt of Benjamin Hough for $6.50 from Alexander Johnston for land taxes of James Johnston of Chillicothe. Signed D. J. Marsle. July 10, 1811.
Item No. 34. Lexington. Benjamin Hough to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9130, Francis Muir, 70 acres, warrant no. 1474. July 13, 1818.
Item No. 35. West Union. Sam Leah to A. Latham. Land offered him partly sold. 100 acres to McWright. 100 acres to "an old maid." Land in poor condition and bad neighborhood. July 15, 1818.
Item No. 36. Belmont. C. Hammond to Allen Latham, requesting names of persons in possession of land of Bouldin and wife. Entry no. 1517 for 215 acres; survey no. 1629 of 400 acres. July 14, 1818.
Item No. 37. Elizabethtown, NJ. Jona. Dayton to Allen Latham. Lists lands for sale: 11,430 acres to sell $3 per acre, 1/3 cash down. Suggests advertising in Janesville and Columbus, OH, in addition to Chillicothe. July 16, 1818.
Item No. 38. Liberty, VA. Encloses R. Anderson’s letter. R. Anderson moved "a year ago" to Kentucky. Writer informed he was dead. Phar Markle, P.M. July 17, 1818.
Item No. 39. Chillicothe. Benjamin Hough to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw 50 acres from entry no. 8821 and reenter no. 9632, B. Hough, 50 acres, warrant no. 1984. July 18, 1818.
Item No. 40. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to R. C. Anderson, requesting surveys. $40 paid. July 20, 1818.
Item No. 41. [and Item No. 42?] Chillicothe. John Dean. Lands in Kentucky belonging to John P. Pleasants, Baltimore. July 23, 1818.
Item No. 43. Benjamin Hough sold to John Mitchell, 50 acres, for $2 an acre within three years from date. $35 already paid on October 24, 1827 [1817?]. For value received, assigns and releases right and interest to within. Signed John Mitchell. July 31, 1818.
Folder 45: August to October 1818
Item No. 1. John Watts, attorney in fact for Peter Binford, assigned Benjamin Hough warrant no. 6218, 1000 acres to locate, sell, and convey. Bound for $2000. August 3, 1818. Peter Bins, May 4, 1822, assigns rights and title of land to E. P. Kendrick.
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Item No. 2. [and Item No. 3?] Warrant no. 6237 for 500 acres to be located and sold for John Verell. Nos. 6238 and 6239 for benefit of Joel Traylor. Warran [?] John Verell assigns Ben Hough warrant no. 6237 for 500 acres, nos. 6238 and 6239. For value received, John Verrill assigns rights to E. P. Kendrick. August 3, 1818.
Item No. 4. John Waddle, Humphrey Fullerton, John Carlisle bound to John C. Collett for $10,000. Arbitrators: John A. Fulton, James McDougal, and John Bailehache. April 6, 1818.
Item No. 5. Chillicothe. Ben Hough to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9636, John Watkins, 299 acres, warrant nos. 6253 and 6254. Entry no. 9637, John Watkins, 100 acres, warrant nos. 6255. Entry no. 9638, Ann Gholson, 70 acres, warrant no. 6234. Entry no. 9639, Ann Gholson, 45 acres, warrant no. 6234. Entry no. 9640, Ann Gholson, 85 acres, warrant no. 6234. C. Wallace sending a young man; requests an official copy of assignment made by Benjamin Ladd for himself and John Ladd and Tho. Norvell to C. Wallace and Walter Dun. August 7, 1818.
Item No. 6. Columbus. R. Osborn to R. C. Anderson, requesting surveys from March 28, 1818. Last survey forwarded was no. 9083 for 200 acres in name of George Clark. August 7, 1818.
Item No. 7. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9633, Walter Dun, 120 acres, warrant no. 5885. Entry no. 9634, Walter Dun, 100 acres, warrant no. 5885. Entry no. 9635, Walter Dun, 20 acres, warrant no. 5885. August 8, 1818.
Item No. 8. Chillicothe. Enclosed warrant no. 6218, 1000 acres. Requests entries recorded. Entry no. 9650, Walter Dun, 980 1/3 acres, warrant nos. 5723 (100 acres), 5638 (169 ½ acres), 5877 (168 1/3 acres), 5631 (30 acres), 5621 (12 ½ acres), 5828 (500 acres). Entry no. 9651, Cadwallader Wallace, 980 ½ acres, warrant nos. 5723 (100 acres), 5638 (169 ½ acres), 5877 (168 1/3 acres), 5631 (30 acres), and 5828 (500 acres). Entry no. 9647, Cadwallader Wallace, 200 acres, warrant no. 6218. Entry no. 9648, John Watts and C. Wallace, 100 acres, warrant no. 6231. Withdraw entry no. 9181, 60 acres. Reenter no. 9649, Robert Porterfield, 60 acres, warrant no. 57. August 11, 1818.
Item No. 9. Wm. Sunbeck, receipt for title to 15 acres of land. Survey no. 8517. August 12, 1818.
Item No. 10. West Union. J. R. Fitzgerald to Allen Latham. Entry of John Hamilton, 400 acres, no. 866. Requests copy of entry and other names entered. August 12, 1818.
Item No. 11. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. No. 9652, David Aiken, 500 acres (400 acres on no. 6010 and 100 acres on no. 6009). August 13, 1818.
Item No. 12. Indenture. William Oldham and wife to Willis Field, $1, convey two eighths parts of lands. August 14, 1818.
Item No. 13. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Permission given to Silvanus Bourne to withdraw and reenter entry no. 9474. August 15, 1818.
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Item No. 14. London. E. Langham to Col. Anderson. Requests James Gatts plat and certificate for 600 acres of land, and surveys recorded. Arranged for Col. Peterson’s son and self to go to Williamsburg on September 30 to see Mr. Gatt. Enclosed $6 office fees. August 18, 1818.
Item No. 15. Charlottesville, VA. John H. Carr to Allen Latham, giving power of attorney. For persons interested requests speedy division and sale of lands. Sold Sarah Smiley of Adams County 83 1/3 acres. Warranted title to it. August 19, 1818.
Item No. 16. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9653, Benjamin Cheny, 30 acres, warrant no. 6242. Entry no. 9654, Benjamin Cheny, 70 acres, warrant no. 6242. August 19, 1818.
Item No. 17. Chillicothe. Benjamin Hough to Richard C. Anderson. Requests entry recorded and warrants filed. Entry no. 9655, Benjamin Hough, 200 acres, warrant nos. 6238 and 6239. August 22, 1818.
Item No. 18. Survey no. 8090, 162 acres for Thomas M. Bagly, warrant no. 5753. Richard Anderson, surveyor. August 12, 1818. Certification of survey by Allen Latham on April 22, 1830.
Item No. 19. Stephen Beach to Richard Anderson. Reenters 10 acres entered March 10, 1817. Warrant no. 9068. Requests copy sent soon as the business was "urgent." August 25, 1818.
Item No. 20. Memorandum of an agreement made August 27, 1818, between Benjamin Hough and A. C. Looker to be partner surveyors. All entries not yet surveyed to be joint expenses and joint profits. Entries listed which were surveyed by Hough and Looker (59).
Item No. 21. General Land Office. Josiah Meigs to Richard C. Anderson. Requests survey and warrant of Young F. Gresham; warrant no. 6196 for 500 acres in order to obtain a patent. August 27, 1818.
Item No. 22. (OS) Article of agreement for partnership surveying business between Benjamin Hough and Allison C. Looker, 1/5 of land located to be share taken. August 7, 1818.
Item No. 23. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C Anderson. Withdraws 380 1/3 acres from entry no. 9650 on warrant nos. 5723, 5038, 5877, 5631, and 5621. Entry no. 9656, Walter Dun, 100 acres, warrant no. 5723. Entry no. 9657, Walter Dun, 280 1/3 acres, warrant nos. 5638, 5631, 5621, and 5877. August 28, 1818.
Item No. 24. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderson, withdraws 150 acres from entry no. 9650 on warrant nos. 5877 and 5828. Entry no. 9664, Walter Dun, 100 acres, warrant no. 5877. Entry no. 9665, Walter Dun, 50 acres, warrant no. 5828. August 29, 1818.
Item No. 25. Cadwallader Wallace withdraws entry nos. 9580 and 9645 if entry nos. 6094 and 8006 remain as originally located. Entry no. 9662, Cadwallader Wallace, 260 acres, warrant no.
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6217. Entry no. 9663, Cadwallader Wallace, 140 acres, warrant nos. 6217, 6218, and 6237. August 31, 1818.
Item No. 26. Cadwallader Wallace withdraws 41 acres (balance) of entry no. 9644 and 159 acres from entry no. 9643. Reenter no. 9666, Cadwallader Wallace, 200 acres, warrant no. 6237. September 1, 1818.
Item No. 27. Silvanus Bourne. Henry Bedinger withdraws entry no. 8845 and reenters no. 8845, Henry Bedinger, 200 acres, warrant no. 2856. Clough Shelton withdraws 60 acres of entry no. 9613 and reenters no. 9661, Clough Shelton, 60 acres, warrant no. 111. September 4, 1818.
Item No. 28. S. Handy, constable. William Beal, for use of Jac Cooper, Judgment against John Butter for $1.37 ½ and $1.37 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. September 5, 1818.
Item No. 29. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Allen Latham, inquiring of prospects of collecting two judgments and how soon collection might be made. September 5, 1818.
Item No. 30. James Dunlap, Daniel Countz to Col. R. C. Anderson. Withdraw entry no. 5901 and reenter as directed by Cadwallader Wallace. September 9, 1818. No. 5901, Daniel Countz and Wm. McKee enter 175 2/3 acres land. Countz 116 2/3 acres on warrant no. 5229, McKee 59 acres on warrant no. 5131, signed Cadwallader Wallace. No. 9675, John Baldwin, 500 acres, warrant no. 6019. September 12, 1818.
Item No. 31. Charlottesville, VA. John H. Carr to Allen Latham. Has an order drawn by Lewis Carr, Willis Carr, and Lucy Carr to pay all money from the sale of their land to written (?) addressed Mt. Sterling, KY. September 9, 1818.
Item No. 32. Clough Shelton withdraws 215 acres of entry no. 9613 and Cadwallader Wallace and John Watts withdraw entry nos. 9648 and 9576, each 100 acres. Entry no. 9667, Cadwallader Wallace and John Watts, 415 acres, warrant nos. 6224 and 6231.
Item No. 33. Assignment from Jr. [John?] Verrell to Joel Traylor of two land warrants: no. 6238, 100 acres, and no. 6239, 100 acres. October 1818.
Item No. 34. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw entry no. 8837 of 425 acres and 185 acres of entry no. 9392. No. 9627, Henry Bayles, 110 acres, warrant no. 3548. No. 9673, Henry Bayles, 500 acres, warrant no. 3548. No. 9674, Walter Dun, 1000 acres, warrant nos. 5828 and 5825. States an advertisement in the paper reports the Governor and Council plan to appoint a surveyor of Continental line, and books and papers needed in such an office would need to be obtained from Mr. Anderson. Dun believed it unfair. E. Langham and Benjamin Hough were named prospective applicants. September 14, 1818.
Item No. 35. Philadelphia. Wm. H. Nelson to A. Latham. Introducing a friend, John Harper, who goes to Chillicothe in order to ascertain situation of a patent of 4,000 acres of land. September 14, 1818.
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Item No. 36. Lexington office. Daniel Payan (?) to Allen Latham. Was told by Ben Hough that Latham wanted someone to help him in his land agency and Mr. Payan is applying. September 15, 1818.
Item No. 37. Xenia. James Galloway to Col. Richard Anderson. Entry no. 9676, Edward Watts, 80 acres, warrant no. 6203. No. 9777, Edward Watts, 253 ½ acres, warrant no. 6203. No. 9678, J. and B. W. Ladd and T. Norvell, 80 acres, warrant no. 5880. No. 9679, J. and B. W. Ladd and T. Norvell, 500 acres, warrant no. 5880. No. 9680, J. and B. W. Ladd and T. Norvell, 33 acres, warrant no. 5880. No. 9681, J. and B. W. Ladd and T. Norvell, 22 acres, warrant no. 5880. No. 9682, J. and B. W. Ladd and T. Norvell, 35 acres, warrant no. 5880. Certifies James Galloway Jr.’s survey no. 7148 for 250 acres and B. W. Ladd and James Barnett’s survey no. 7217 for 157 acres lost by interfering with a prior entry no. 4948 for 800 acres made for Robert Means. September 15, 1818.
Item No. 38. David Bradford to R. C. Anderson, requesting entry to be made to Israel Donalson name if written assignment by Donalson is not sufficient to authorize him to make entry in own name. Israel Donalson to R. C. Anderson permitting David Bradford to title the warrant of entry no. 8686. September 21, 1818.
Item No. 39. Chillicothe. Ben Hough to R. C. Anderson. Withdraws 120 acres from entry no. 6731. Enter no. 9666, Angus L. Langham, 120 acres, warrant no. 5719. September 8, 1818.
Item No. 40. Receipt of Benjamin Hough $20 for note to William Lunbeck. Signed Isaac Lunbeck. September 20, 1818.
Item No. 41. Adams Co., OH. To R. C. Anderson. No. 9684, William Johnston, 50 acres, warrant no. 2199, from W. E. Elrod. September 23, 1818.
Item No. 42. Nathan Carey to Allen Latham. Desire to dispose of lands and requests terms of sale. September 28, 1818.
Item No. 43. Baltimore. Jno. Pleasants to Allen Latham, waiting for letter regarding lands. October 1, 1818.
Item No. 44. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson, requesting sworn copies of entries. Gives form for Justice’s certificate to be filled and signed. October 1, 1818.
Item No. 45. Withdrawals and reentries. No. 9696, Cadwallader Wallace, 400 acres, warrant no. 6237. No. 9697, Cadwallader Wallace, 160 acres, warrant no. 5873. No. 9698, Cadwallader Wallace, 370 acres, warrant no. 5723. No. 9698, Cadwallader Wallace, 143 1/3 acres, warrant nos. 5825 and 6217. October 1, 1818.
Item No. 46. Receipt of Benjamin Hough on account for tract of land. $105.00. Signed Wm. Murphy attorney in fact for Hance Baker. October 6, 1818.
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Item No. 47. Article of agreement. Benjamin Hough sold 50 acres for $100 to Alexander Connell to be paid on or before January 1, 1821. October 6, 1818.
Folder 46: October 7 through October 31, 1818
Item No. 1. (DOS) Indenture. $1500 paid by Benjamin Hough to Harry Buchanan and Elinor, wife, for 73 acres. October 7, 1818.
Item No. 2. (DOS) Indenture. $9000 paid by Benjamin Hough to Austin Buchanan for land with saw and grist mill. October 7, 1818.
Item No. 3. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Surveys from office found correct except for two items: Peter Muhlberg’s and Hough Shelton’s accounts; the first $149.44, second, $118.93. Inquires if either paid any or all of amounts. October 8, 1818.
Item No. 4. Cincinnati. Wants tract no. 5773 of Robert Means; offers for sale two tracts, John Beard, no. 5583, for 888 acres, and no. 5808 of 200 acres for $4 each. Signed W. Lytte. October 9, 1818.
Item No. 5. Thomas M. Sanders to R. C. Anderson. Sends survey, requests copy; also copy of William Weckerham’s 200 acre survey. October 10, 1818.
Item No. 6. Benjamin Hough to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9709, Angus L. Langham, 40 acres, warrant no. 5719. October 14, 1818.
Item No. 7. Benjamin Hough to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9708, Francis Muir, 330 acres, warrant no. 1474. October 14, 1818.
Item No. 8. Philadelphia. C. H. Chauney to Allen Latham to secure information whether prior to July 30, 1816, there was an Act of the Legislature of Ohio, protecting in any way the subscribers to the Worthington Manufacturing Co. If so, desires a copy of the act and a copy of the company’s charter. October 15, 1818.
Item No. 9. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9705, Strather Suttle, 840 2/3 acres, warrant no. 2858. Entry no. 9667, Cadwallader Wallace and John Watts and Clough Shelton. Entry no. 9706, John Perch, 200 acres, warrant no. 2377. Entry no. 9707, John Perch, 1200 acres, warrant no. 2377. October 15, 1818.
Item No. 10. Article of agreement. Benjamin Hough sold to Samuel Cole, 40 acres, $80. October 16, 1818.
Item No. 11. Note, $83.33 1/3, Henry March to Benjamin Hough. Due on or before October 17, 1820. October 17, 1818.
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Item No. 12. Note, $83.33 1/3, Henry J. March to Ben. Hough. Due on or before October 17, 1819. October 17, 1818.
Item No. 13. Benjamin Hough sold 50 acres at $5 an acre to Abigail and Henry J. March, no. 5661. October 17, 1818.
Item No. 14. Chillicothe. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9174, Joseph Hite, 85 acres, warrant no. 5805. Entry no. 9175, Joseph Hite, 60 acres, warrant no. 5805. Entry no. 9416, George Handy, 20 acres, warrant no. 5536. October 17, 1818.
Item No. 15. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Allen Latham. Letter mislaid by moving. Suggests writing M. W. B. Simms, Alexandria Dis, Col. respecting land. Call upon Major Kincaid’s about a note drawn by Fernandez, $500. Suggests suing soon if Mr. Monnet (who promised to pay it) doesn’t pay. October 19, 1818.
Item No. 16. Article of agreement. Ben. Hough sells William Gallant 100 acres, entry no. 9313, for $300. October 20, 1818.
Item No. 17. Article of agreement. Ben Hough sells James Bryon 55 acres for $2 an acre. October 20, 1818.
Item No. 18. John Ellison, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 9710, John H. Norton, 100 acres, warrant no. 352. Entry no. 9711, John Ellison, Jr., 50 acres, warrant no. 5781. Entry no. 9712, John Ellison, Jr., 40 acres, warrant no. 5781. October 21, 1818.
Item No. 19. Chillicothe. Duncan McArthur to Col. Richard Anderson. Dislikes having business entrusted to Joseph Kerr, believing him not trustworthy. Requests copies of survey no. 9598 and warrant no. 5805, survey no. 503. October 22, 1818.
Item No. 20. Francis S. Muhlenberg withdraws entry no. 3874 of 90 acres in name of Peter Muhlenberg and reenter as Cadwallader Wallace directs to R. C. Anderson. No. 3874, Peter Muhlenberg, 90 acres, warrant no. 176. No. 9721, C. Wallace and Jno. Baldwin, 2160 1/3 acres, warrant no. 6019. October 20, 1818.
Item No. 21. Chillicothe. Ben Hough to R. C. Anderson. No. 9724, Angus Langham and William Robinson, 225 acres, warrant nos. 5719 and 5354. No. 9730, John Watkins, 70 acres, warrant no. 6257. October 22, 1818.
Item No. 22. Withdraw no. 7150 of 777 ½ acres on warrant no. 5850, name of Benjamin Forsythe. C. Wallace to R. C. Anderson. No. 9724, Susannah Clark, 500 acres, warrant no. 5850. No. 9725, Susannah Clark, 277 ½ acres, warrant no. 5850. No. 9726, James Denny, 65 acres, warrant no. 107. No. 9727, James Denny, 167 acres, warrant no. 107. No. 9728, James Denny, 778 acres, warrant no. 107. No. 9729, James Denny, 40 acres, warrant no. 107. October 24, 1818.
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Item No. 23. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson, referring to Joseph Kerr not delivering papers entrusted to him. Requests sworn surveys by first of the month. Withdraw 22 acres from Joseph Hite’s entry no. 9331. Withdraw 200 acres from John Smith entry no. 3426. Entry no. 9722, Joseph Hite, 22 acres, warrant no. 5805. Entry no. 9723, John Smith, 100 acres, warrant no. 3886. Entry no. 9738, John Smith, 100 acres, warrant no. 3886. Entry no. 9659, Duncan McArthur, amends entry no. 9659. October 24, 1818.
Item No. 24. Franklinton, OH. Lucas Sullivan to R. C. Anderson, referring to money sent and request for certified plat and certificate not received. Asks immediate attention to prevent loss and possible lawsuit. October 25, 1818.
Item No. 25. Portsmouth. Rubon Ela to Allen Latham, writing for Gov. Langdon in answer of letter of Aug. 10. Thanks for offer to dispose of lands; requests information as to whether he owns any lands in that part of the country. October 26, 1818.
Item No. 26. Nathaniel Beasley enters 200 acres of warrant no. 6225. October 28, 1818.
Item No. 27. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Informs of Joseph Kerr taking possession of original surveys of Duncan McArthur and refusing to give them up. Desiring a patent for land; asks if duplicates will obtain it if it is known the original exists. October 28, 1818.
Item No. 28. Cincinnati. James Chute to Allen Latham. Sends petition to be presented to next legislation of state. The Franklin Mfg. Co. started building a mill. A dam was necessary but a land owner refused to permit one made, refused to sell his land, refused to build a mill, refused any compensation for any probable damage. October 30, 1818.
Folder 47: November 1818 to February 1819
Item No. 1. Xenia. James Galloway to R. C. Anderson. Certifies survey no. 7217 for 157 acres in name of Benjamin W. Ladd and James Barnett and patented in name of James Galloway; both lost with interference with Robert Means’s survey. Entry no. 9730, James Galloway, Jr., Benjamin W. Ladd, and James Barnett, 407 acres on part of three warrants: 5874, 5875, and 5789. November 2, 1818.
Item No. 2. Wilmington, DE. S. Monro to Allen Latham. Wishes to know location of land no. 1121. Wants information if settlers are on land, and what the laws are governing them. November 4, 1818.
Item No. 3. Steubenville. Ephraim Root to Allen Latham. Inquires if deed is ready to be executed on estate of D. Redick. Barnie H. Warfield appointed administrator. November 16, 1818.
Item No. 4. (OS) Indenture. Thomas Steele and wife Elizabeth sold James Wells land for $120.00. November 7, 1818.
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Item No. 5. Cincinnati. Henry Anderson to Allen Latham. Received letter from Jill Allister with $100 note on the M. E. Co. which was in Latham’s pocketbook when lost, dated December 4, 1813, signed Martin Baum, Pres. Change in bank payments made. November 8, 1818.
Item No. 6. Auditor’s Office. Columbus. R. Osborn to R. C. Anderson. Requests survey no. 9083 for 200 acres in name of George Clarke. Last entry furnished is no. 9565, 170 2/3 acres, in name of Henry Lee. November 9, 1818.
Item No. 7. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw entry no. 3426 for 200 acres. John Smith, sold land for taxes. Asks if Joseph Kerr took duplicates of Robert Powell’s survey no. 503. Harassed by Col. Watts. Doubts to establish title or give Massie’s title to Powell’s claim. November 9, 1818.
Item No. 8. Cincinnati. B. Stener to Allen Latham. Claim against Hynde Hellins. Sold land for $300, $15 yet due. November 12, 1818.
Item No. 9. Benjamin Hough sold 90 acres to James D. Cole. $360. November 16, 1818.
Item No. 10. Benjamin Hough sold 150 acres to William McKimm for $500. November 18, 1818.
Item No. 11. Baltimore. Chas. L. Boetuns to Allen Latham. Wishes to sell land but doesn’t know for what price. Asks practical amount to sell for cash. No. 5978, 870 acres; no. 5507, 380 acres, warrant no. 96; no. 5585, 199 acres; no. 946, 230 to 283 acres; no. 5724, 295 acres; no. 6201, 131 acres; no. 6199, 400 acres. November 20, 1818.
Item No. 12. In Council. Wm. Robertson to R. C. Anderson. Notified to keep office in town of Chillicothe, OH, by act of assembly passed February 25, 1818. Wm. Robertson directed by the acting governor to send copy of the notice. November 20, 1818.
Item No. 13. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Stover Saw. Mr. Collins in regard to claim, also Mr. Armstrong who intends to pay as soon as he obtains his deed from Mr. Hinde, only person authorized by Mr. Davis to make the conveyance. Mr. Hinde now living in Kentucky to be in Chillicothe in December. November 24, 1818.
Item No. 14. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Allen Latham. Order on Maj. Kincaid to be collected as soon as possible or begin suit. Begin suit for balance against Endora Monnett. Inquires of judgment against Hallzbrowne. Received advertisements and put them up in the Tavern. November 5, 1818.
Item No. 15. Article of agreement. Benjamin Hough sold to James Slaughter, 45 acres, $90. For value received, title assigned to Samuel Slaughter. For value received, title assigned to Allen Latham. November 26, 1818.
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Item No. 16. Chillicothe. Creighton & Bond to Allen Latham. Call on Gen. N. Beasley in Decatur, Adams Co., who will inform of Samuel Huey’s address. Serve him with copy of ejectment enclosed. November 28, 1818.
Item No. 17. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to Richard C. Anderson; glad the council did not appoint a surveyor for the Virginia Military District. Believed own influence on member of the council, Mr. Dudley, aided in postponement of assignment. Received survey no. 503 from Mr. Kerr, who kept plat and certificate of patent. Notes correction to be made on survey. Record survey no. 9719, Duncan McArthur, 275 acres. Record survey nos. 8309 and 8707, Thomas McDonald. November 28, 1818.
Item No. 18. Concord, NH. Michard Musell to Allen Latham. Entered two military tract claims in Washington. Has more to send and wishes Mr. Latham to be his agent or find someone suitable. Has a patent dated January 1, 1805, on land, inquires if it has been sold for taxes. November 29, 1818.
Item No. 19. Pittsburgh. H. Doane to A. Latham. $253.08 to be collected from Hallbut Hall for Creighton and Bond. Judgment to be paid over to Doane. When raft of lumber of Monnet comes down the river, Doane plans to seize it. River rose, releasing boats of embargo. November 29, 1818.
Item No. 20. Cincinnati, OH. N. B. Stover to A. Latham. Finish business with Mr. Hinde and Armstrong when former returns from Kentucky. Copy of claim, $200. December 2, 1818.
Item No. 21. Article of agreement. Benjamin Huogh sold Alexander Scantting 55 acres for $2 per acre. December 5, 1818.
Item No. 22. Article of agreement. Benjamin Hough sold Jeremiah Slaughter 47 acres at $2 an acre. On August 2, 1822, rights signed over to Henry Waldon. December 5, 1818.
Item No. 23. Judgment against Wm. Wingate by John Maccur for $3.12, $1.12 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. December 7, 1818.
Item No. 24. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Richard C. Anderson. Survey 37 ½ acres, entry no. 4087, for Samuel Lafferty to be recorded and returned. December 9, 1818.
Item No. 25. New York. Wm. Elling to Mr. A. Latham. Gave power of attorney to collect a debt of John Smith against Picket. December 10, 1818.
Item No. 26. Receipt of $78.53 from J. W. Collett to James McDougal. Signed E. Scott. December 14, 1818.
Item No. 27. Samuel Hodson, power of attorney to A. Latham. December 16, 1818.
Item No. 28. Joseph Johnston judgment against Wm. Rutledge for $46.25, $1.37 ½ costs, Arch. McClean, J.P. December 21, 1818.
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Item No. 29. (OS) Court of Common Pleas notifying Nancy Thompson, Wm. Harry Thompson, John Smith Thompson, Benjamin and Elizabeth Thompson, infant heirs of Benjamin Thompson, deceased, vs., in Chancery, James D. Bouldin and Alice R. Bouldin. Defendants of suit are on January 2 to be in Richard Anderson’s office for evidence, hearing, and questions. December 22, 1818.
Item No. 30. Title bond. Ben Hough to Thos. Shanks, $180 for 45 acres. December 22, 1818.
Item No. 31. Benjamin Foster to Allen Latham. 200 acres of Mr. Sims may buy. December 24, 1818.
Item No. 32. Pittsburgh. James Butler to A. Latham. Location, quality, and taxes of lands of Gen. Jno. Wilkins. December 26, 1818.
Item No. 33. Philadelphia. George Blinkie to A. Latham. Wrote Mr. McCoy respecting payment of taxes on Ohio lands. Also wishes to sell 320 acres which cost $25 per acre. December 30, 1818.
Item No. 34. Estate of Benjamin Hough to Hyram Harden, $29.50, interest $1 per year. (1819)
Item No. 35. Stephen Beach to Richard Anderson. Withdrawal and reentry: no. 3906, 10 acres. January 5, 1819.
Item No. 36. Frankfort. Daniel Epes to Richard C. Anderson. Granted power of attorney by Mr. George May to sell two tracts of land, 1000 acres and 2124 acres. Wishes to learn if R. C. Anderson will convey titles of lands. January 6, 1819.
Item No. 37. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Sent receipt of taxes for 1818, $189.12 paid. Withdraw 100 acres and reenter. No. 9801, Cadwallader Wallace, 100 acres, warrant no. 3879. No. 9735, David Aiken, 100 acres, warrant no. 6010. January 9, 1819.
Item No. 38. Hugh Herrin to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land tenanted, and if a lease is available. Requests answer by bearer of letter. January 16, 1819.
Item No. 39. Land grant certificate for military services, 100 acres to Mead alias Medad Merrill. Signature of President James Monroe. January 18, 1819.
Item No. 40. Columbus. M. Trevett to Allen Latham, inquiring if there is on record a power of attorney from Carpenter Bardford [Bradford?] to Thomas Palmer. Power of attorney to sell 960 acres dated March 19, 1803. January 21, 1819.
Item No. 41. Columbus. R. Osborn to R. C. Anderson. Requests copies of entries made prior to January 1, and surveys, also for taxation purposes. Last entry no. 9565, 170 2/3 acres, survey no. 9083. January 22, 1819.
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Item No. 42. Greenfield. Geo. Denny to Allen Latham. Inquires rate for pointing out land for another person to lay. Warrant of 200 acres, belonging to another. January 28, 1819.
Item No. 43. Columbus. M. Trevett to Allen Latham. Inquiry of date recording power of attorney to Thos. Palmer, and if power were given especially to sell. Persons now owning property deny his right to sell. January 29, 1819.
Item No. 44. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Allen Latham. Has received halves of 100 dollars, 5 or 6 since. Requests other halves. Has "good intelligence" of Monnet’s lumber due in 2 or 3 weeks; expects no difficulty in attaching. January 31, 1819.
Item No. 45. Delivered to Ben Hough corn and potatoes, $63.17 total. Thomas Robinson. Levin Belt, J.P. April 8, 1820.
Item No. 46. Nathan Ellis to Allen Latham. 150,000 acres for sale in office. Inquires if any are in Adams or Brown counties and if any are entered in the names of James and John McAllistor, John Stephenson, of John Banlet’s heirs, or Philip Slaughter. February 2, 1819.
Item No. 47. Cincinnati, OH. R. Itera (?) to Allen Latham. Orders to sell tracts of land for $4 or $5 an acre. February 2, 1819.
Item No. 48. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Requests survey nos. 4185 and 4542 of 200 acres each; also plats; also copy of warrant no. 5631 of Geo. Renick. July 4, 1819.
Item No. 49. Article of agreement. Benjamin Hough sold to William Hammond 62 acres at $3 per acre or $186 total. Balance to be paid on or before December 25, 1820. February 10, 1819.
Item No. 50. Article of agreement. Benjamin Hough sold to John Cofman 98 acres, $294 total, balance to be paid on or before October 1, 1820. February 10, 1819.
Item No. 51. McCay Hulbertson judgment against Harry Hitt for $5.72, $1.00 costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. February 10, 1819.
Item No. 52. Baltimore. Charles L. Boehme to Allen Latham, regarding land for sale and its worth; once was offered $3 per acre. February 11, 1819.
Item No. 53. Pittsburgh. Abner Ricken to Allen Latham. Will quote price wanted for land after seeing it in the Spring. February 12, 1819.
Item No. 54. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Allen Latham. Again requests other halves of bank notes. Offers 400 acres near Laurel Hill. Willing to trade for any land down the river or in Chillicothe vicinity. Turnpike soon to be made through land so price is expected to be good. February 14, 1819.
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Item No. 55. Baltimore. John Pleasants to Allen Latham. Offers agency for the ascertainment of surveys of Mud River. February 18, 1819.
Item No. 56. General Land Office. Josiah Meigs to Thomas Kerr. Four patents transmitted: no. 7448, 100 acres to Aaron Freeland; no. 6709, 175 acres to John Burr’s heirs; no. 6717, 100 acres to Amaziah Davison; no. 6712, 200 acres to Amaziah Davison. February 18, 1819
Item No. 57. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodson to Allen Latham. Long letter about sale of land for $4,000 to Chase & Fowler. $500 had been paid down when it was discovered the land had been sold for taxes. Refund was offered but refused as purchasers believed land might later be secured through some legal loophole. February 22, 1819.
Item No. 58. Philadelphia. George Blaikie to Allen Latham. 1000 acres. Deeds to be sent by Major Th. Butler but cannot reach him. Attorney James Haggins can give address. February 25, 1819.
Item No. 59. New York. John Smith to A. Latham. Charles Pickett wrote that if sued, he would pay the money in a year; if not sued and permitted to pay at his leisure, it would be paid in a shorter time. Latham to use own judgment whether note to be procured now. February 25, 1819.
Item No. 60. Columbus. Joel Butler to Allen Latham. Sent Mr. Smith’s receipt for $3.50 for map sent Butler. Mr. Smith said taxes were paid on lands in question, but didn’t know residence of brother asked for. February 26, 1819.
Item No. 61. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Macon Sampson. Regrets Sampson’s "gloomy spirits" and advises brightening up and patience to lead to success. Encloses a quizzical paper to be sent with a big seal and elegant handwriting to "Hon. Jenep. N. Couch, Chief Justice of the State of Ohio – Chillicothe." Says it will afford him a great deal of diversion. February 27, 1819.
Folder 48: March to May 1819
Item No. 1. Chillicothe, OH. Allen Latham to Wm. Nielson. Survey returned on entry near London in Madison County. Tenant in possession purchased it from E. Langham, but title is a defective one. Honest old man who won’t contend for title but desires to purchase. Sends memorandum of surveys. March 1819.
Item No. 2. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Allen Latham. Other halves of notes received. Requests Chillicothe Record of February 10, no. 28, respecting Mr. Holly. March 1, 1819.
Item No. 3. Robert Land judgment against Wm. Hackett for $4.04, $1.25 costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. March 4, 1819.
Item No. 4. Article of agreement. Benjamin Hough sold Charles Beatty 90 acres for $180. March 4, 1819.
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Item No. 5. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Allen Latham, asking what may be done with $200 worth of Owl Creek notes. Purchase produce or bring suit against McDougal, stockholder. March 8, 1819.
Item No. 6. Columbus. M. Trevett to Allen Latham. Inquires of probable expense of a copy from Mouth of Derby Creek to head waters of Little Miami, may accrue purchaser. March 10, 1819.
Item No. 7. Marietta. Nahum Ward to Allen Latham. Requests information of land near Chillicothe. Quality, location, settled? March 12, 1819.
Item No. 8. Cincinnati, OH. Bellamy Strow to Allen Latham. Will procure patent from Mr. Davis as soon as possible. Inquiry of residence of Mr. Robert Gilman, formerly of Lubec, ME. Son possesses property; may be dead, known as a "warm federalist." March 12, 1819.
Item No. 9. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Received three instead of five surveys. No. 9437 for 260 acres, nos. 9435 and 9436 for 340 acres, no. 9132 for 45 acres. Requests two surveys of Tarlton Woodson, one for 500 acres and other for 1277 2/3, and one for 407 acres in name of Charles Woodson. Statement of fees for Geo. Dawson sent by R. C. Anderson, $76.88. Writer believed it too high possibly through mistake with fees of John Fulton’s business. March 16, 1819.
Item No. 10. Ross Co., OH. S. Hardy, constable. Daniel Miseal judgment against Elesha Petch for $1.50 and $1.12 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. March 13, 1819.
Item No. 11. Baltimore. Chas. L. Boehme to Allen Latham. Refused offer of $2 per acre for land, wants $3, cash down, and balance in 12-18 months. March 16, 1819.
Item No. 12. Clermont Co., OH. George Light to Richard C. Anderson. Collected $400 and had promises of receiving more. Will bring it all in May when down. Requests plat and certificate of survey no. 8907, 15 acres, in own name. March 17, 1819.
Item No. 13. Marietta. Nahum Ward to Allen Latham. When viewing 4-quarter town. 1, range 14, find kind of title holds lands, believed conveyed to Peter Mills. Will change Marietta money to silver or Virginia Bills for Mr. Latham. March 20, 1819.
Item No. 14. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Allen Latham; introducing old schoolmate, Cap. Wm. Beach to be in Chillicothe a few days; asks friendly civilities to him. Mr. Barker stated his business could not be accomplished at any time near the proposal. March 25, 1819.
Item No. 15. Burlington. Newton Hayes to Allen Latham. Patent ready for $25, please send to Samuel Hendrick to give upon payment of amount. Inquires of situation and value of land, selling price and taxes. March 26, 1819.
Item No. 16. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to Richard C. Anderson, objecting to proposal of leaving decision of two claims in arbitration of Judge Todd because (1) if arbitration decided against Anderson, would prevent and appeal the Supreme Court (2) too difficult for opposite party to
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Item No. 17. Account of Wm. Gorden, $40. Sworn by Arch. McClean, J.P. April 1819.
Item No. 18. Decatur. N. Beasley to R. C. Anderson. Plat and survey wanted. April 3, 1819.
Item No. 19. Due at the Bank of Chillicothe, $15 to Isaac Cook for B. Hough. April 7, 1819.
Item No. 20. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Allen Latham. Deliver Samuel Monnet on order H. S. Ternandez note for $500. Assign balance of judgments. Obtain receipt. April 5, 1819.
Item No. 21. Pittsburgh. Henry Doane to Allen Latham. Reports successful business with Dr. Monnett. Arrested him, paid $375 cash and giving boatload of lumber containing 45,000 feet. Mr. Barker was offered $2,000 for land; unwilling to sell before viewing it for himself. Mr. Doane will introduce him to Mr. Latham. April 6, 1819.
Item No. 22. Steubenville. E. Root to Allen Latham, requesting situation and number of acres of land for a petition for conveyance. April 7, 1819.
Item No. 23. Baltmore, MD. Chas. L. Boehme to Allen Latham. Will accept considerably less for lands now. Offers them for $7,000 in both money and approved Eastern drafts. April 7, 1819.
Item No. 24. Ashly Johnson to Allen Latham by I. J. Watkins. Desires to purchase tract of land lying on Anderson’s fork in Clinton county. Wants terms in price and payments. April 10, 1819.
[Repeated number] Item No. 22. West Union. G. R. Fitzgerald to Allen Latham. To receive payment from creditor three writer (?). Make out order on Chillicothe Bank. Accepts past offer to enter land business if still open. April 12, 1819.
[Repeated number] Item No. 23. Marietta. Nahum Ward to Allen Latham. $242 Marietta bills may be changed to any papers except U.S. and sent when other halves of notes remitted. April 16, 1819.
[Repeated number] Item No. 24. C. H. Cabell. I. Laidley. Regarding claims of heirs of S. Pleasants. All lands sold for taxes except one survey for 1,000 acres on Mud River. More information to be learned from Mr. Vaughter. April 20, 1819.
Item No. 25. West Union. J. R. Fitzgerald to A. Latham. Had not seen Murphy since last letter but expected to in a couple days and would inform him of contents of letter received regarding his business. Requests warrants for 200 acres. April 23, 1819.
Item No. 26. Survey no. 9798 of 1024 1/3 acres for Joshum Poythuss on warrant no. 6209 and 524 1/3 acres on warrant no. 5887. Walter Dun, D.S. April 23, 1819.
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Item No. 27. Article of agreement. Benjamin Hough sold John Warren 50 acres for $100. $50 on or before April 1, 1820, and $50 on or before April 1, 1821. April 24, 1819.
Item No. 28. Article of agreement. Benjamin Hough sold John Warren 50 acres for $100. April 24, 1819.
Item No. 29. Entry copy, John Harrison, 55 acres, warrant no. 3221. Signed A. C. Looker, sent to Col. Anderson on April 26, 1819.
Item No. 30. Marietta. Nahum Ward to Allen Latham. Bank was out of kind of paper wanted for the $242. Lists bills obtained instead. April 26, 1819.
Item No. 31. Philadelphia. Geo. D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Mr. McCrackins’ lands almost as unsaleable as those in Ohio, and liable to a great depreciation, consequently an exchange agreement is doubtful. Asks value of land at present and terms Mr. McCrackin might want. April 28, 1819.
Item No. 32. Marietta, OH. Nahum Ward sending other halves of bank notes, amount $152, and two $1 bills. Offers services at any time. April 29, 1819.
Item No. 33. Uel Hurd and Joseph Hurd. Note to John Benedict for $200 to be paid on or before May 1, 1819. April 20, 1815.
Item No. 34. Received of John Cochran $21.50 part of first payment on 100 acres of land, part of survey no. 550 made in names of Richard C. Anderson and Mayo Carrington, for 4000 acres. May 3, 1819.
Item No. 35. Cincinnati. W. Sytte to Caloner. Enclosed plats, Sytte and Porters for 344 acres and Green K. Hubbard of 100 acres to be recorded. Unable to find plat of Thomas Moment. May 9, 1819.
Item No. 36. Worthing. C. H. Riches to Allen Latham. Apologies for nonpayment of long- standing debt. Promises to pay immediately upon receipt of cash expected in next mail. May 11, 1819.
Item No. 37. Booklet of copies of letters sent by Allen Latham dates from December 14, 1818, to December 16, 1818. To Mr. Pentecost, Chave and Fowler, N. Lawyer, Mr. Glascock, John H. Carr, and Mr. Rusell. Short extract from Belas letter dated May 11, 1819. Description of trip from New Orleans to Alexandria.
Item No. 38. Pittsburgh. May 13, 1819. Daniel Chute to Allen Latham. Sent $55 bank notes of Chillicothe to returned in "United States Paper." May 25, Chas. Martin, assistant, Post Master signs statement that notes were enclosed and mailed.
Item No. 39. Chillicothe. A. C. Looker to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw 85 acres of entry no. 9640 and reenter no. 9640, Ann Gholson, 85 acres, warrant no. 6234. May 18, 1819.
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Item No. 40. Thomas Moore Will dated May 20, 1819. Proved January Court 1824. All real and personal assets to wife Mary. Mary Moore, widow, no will found; letters of administration issued to son Thomas H. Moore, March term 1836. Heirs of Thomas Moore listed.
Item No. 41. Note Benjamin Hough to Henry Shy $750. 150 acres, survey no. 8504, sold. May 22, 1819.
Item No. 42. To Mr. A. C. Looker. Notice note due at office of Discount and Deposits, $2400, May 22, 1819. $300 required.
Item No. 43. Worthington. M. Trevett to Allen Latham. Leaving city, hopes for letter on return. Glad of success in making counter plats entries in Indiana. May 25, 1819.
Item No. 44. Baltimore. Chas. L. Boehme to Allen Latham. If payment for lands may be made in Baltimore money, will sell. May 25, 1819.
Item No. 45. Constable, S. Hardy. Thomas Hogan judgment against William Chesnut for $8.25, $0.57. Arch. McClean, J.P. May 27, 1819.
Item No. 46. West Union. G. R. Fitzgerald to Allen Latham, requesting entry copies. May 29, 1819.
Folder 49: June to October [1819]
Item No. 1. John W. Collet, $57.06, to David Kinkead note balance of debt. June 1, 1819.
Item No. 2. Philadelphia. Geo. D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Wishes to sell lands, even at a low price. June 1819.
Item No. 3. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson, questions whether Anderson will keep office as principal surveyor or give it up. Withdraws entry no. 9719, originally of 275 acres. Reenters no. 9876, Duncan McArthur, 70 acres, warrant no. 5338. June 4, 1819.
Item No. 4. Creighton & Bond. Receipt to Henry Doane for $5. January 4, 1819.
Item No. 5. S. Handy. Nimrod Hutt judgment against Harry Hutt for $5.79, $1.12 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. June 10, 1819.
Item No. 6. S. Handy. William Jones judgment against James Wilkins for $1.31, $1.12 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. June 10, 1819.
Item No. 7. S. Handy. Swearingen and Gill judgment against Russell Asher, $11.99, $1.62 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. June 10, 1819.
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Item No. 8. S. Handy. John Carlisle judgment against Michael Beyerly, $6.06 and $0.57 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. June 17, 1819.
Item No. 9. Article of agreement. Benjamin Hough sold to David Woollcute, 75 acres, for $150, to be paid on or before October 1, 1822. June 17, 1819.
Item No. 10. Salem. Jacob B. Winchester to Allen Latham. Sends land warrant, asks price for selling same. June 19, 1819.
Item No. 11. Received June 21, 1819, of Allen Latham, 13 land warrants for location, totals 6033 1/3 acres. Signed Cadwallader Wallace.
Item No. 12. Mt. Sterling. John H. Carr to Allen Latham. Urging to procure money from Murphy. June 24, 1819.
Item No. 13. Indenture between David Murphy and wife, deeded William Murphy 80 acres, August 18, 1826 (?). Received for recording. June 25, 1819.
Item No. 14. Received of Benjamin Hough a deed of conveyance for 40 acres to Mathew Littleton and James McCollister. Signed James McCollister. June 26, 1819.
Item No. 15. Putnam and Turner to Allen Latham, sending statement of account between Mr. Wm. Sterret and Mr. Townsend. June 30, 1819.
Item No. 16. Vermont. Beriah Loomis, Jr., to Allen Latham. Make inquiry for Oliver Allis, may live in Harrisville, near Pittsburgh. $600 debt against Allis. July 15, 1819.
Item No. 17. Article of agreement. Benjamin Hough sold Samuel Brown 50 acres, $112.50, total to be paid on or before January 1, 1821.July 16, 1819.
Item No. 18. Above, deeded to Jas. Gladstone.
Item No. 19. Agreement between Cadwallader Wallace and Allen Latham. Robert Neilson conveys to A. Latham 1/5 part of land for locating and patenting military tract 1000 acres, no. 6248. Wallace agreed to locate warrants and apply for grants, to receive half of all land acquired. July 20, 1819.
Item No. 20. Tarlton. H. H. Ashley to Allen Latham. Sends notes for governing purchases. Authorized to draw on Philadelphia Bank on writer for purchases. July 25, 1819.
Item No. 21. A. C. Looker sends entries to R. C. Anderson. John Harrison, 55 acres, warrant no. 3221. No. 9785, Angus L. Langham, 30 acres, warrant no. 5719. July 29, 1819.
Item No. 22. Richmond. Robert McKim to Tobias Rudulph. Sends warrant in favor of John Bennett as requested by John Kean. July 30, 1819.
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Item No. 23. Received account in full. Signed Wm. Gillay-hugh. [3 pr. shoes $9.50] June 4 through June 21, July 31, 1819. Bill of Benjamin Hough. May 8, 1820.
Item No. 24. Ross County Pleas. August Term 1819. On motion of Israel I. Ashinage, ordered he be auctioneer for the county for 1 year. Clerk, Humphrey Fullerton.
Item No. 25. Philadelphia. Geo. D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Anxious to sell lands, if only $1.50 and $10 for farm, cash in Eastern money. August 6, 1819.
Item No. 26. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderson. Correction of earlier warrants mailed in haste. August 7, 1819.
Item No. 27. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Tried to prohibit Mr. Wallace from exercising the office of principal surveyor under authority of state of Virginia. Court doubted authority to act, not sitting in Ross County. Mistake in marginal note of copy of Robert Means, entry no. 5966. August 7, 1819.
Item No. 28. Portsmouth. Wm. Kendall to R. C. Anderson. Brother to make entries with advice from Anderson. Assigned 200 acres. Requests plat and certificate of survey no. 4009 in name of Wm. Lucas, Jr. August 8, 1819.
Item No. 29. Frankfort, KY. N. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Enclosed assignment for 100 acres now in Mr. Wallace’s office in name of John Brownlee. Offer 25 acres of land to locate 500 acres of military land warrants. August 10, 1819.
Item No. 30. Baltimore. Charles L. Boehme to Allen Latham. Will execute a deed for land upon receipt of check or draft for one tract of land. August 17, 1819.
Item No. 31. Elktom (?). T. Rudulph to A. Latham. Requests location of enclosed warrant of Jess Crosby’s heirs. Jese Thomas, power of attorney. August 18, 1819.
Item No. 32. Near Louisville. Henry Masie to Allen Latham. Had papers acknowledged and certified at cost of $2.50. Not requested to be done, but as they were to be used in a suit, believed it necessary after advice of Richard Anderson. Will collect payment in fall when in Chillicothe. August 19, 1819.
Item No. 33. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Requests new copy of a corrected entry to prevent legal difficulties of claim. Discusses suit pending between W. Connell and McArthur, relative to withdrawals of entries of Thomas Bowyers original entries in 1807, under direction of James Taylor. August 20, 1819.
Item No. 34. Soldier’s Retreat. Richard C. Anderson to P. Doddridge. Surveys in name of Conway Oldham certified (very illegible). August 21, 1819.
Item No. 35. Common pleas, August 10, 1819. David Mitchell & Co. vs. Johnstin Loyde. $236 damage from trespassing. August 23, 1819.
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Item No. 36. Philadelphia. Coudy Ragall to Allen Latham. Inquires of amount of taxes due on lands since date of patent; inquires charge made on recording a deed. August 24, 1819.
Item No. 37. Chillicothe. McFarland received $3.32 ½ from David L. Grier for sugar, mustard, and wine. September 4, 1819.
Item No. 38. Cadis. H. H. Seavill to Allen Latham. Oliver Ellis resided in county until a few days hence, left for New York. In good circumstances owing [owning?] valuable land. Suggests attachment against land. September 4, 1819.
Item No. 39. Cincinnati. Henry Avery to Allen Latham. Has $5 - $6000 worth of goods to trade for land. Contains ¼ foreign goods and rest cotton and woolen materials. September 7, 1819.
Item No. 40. Frankfort, KY. N. Sawyer to Allen Latham. $25 in bills, one on George Town bank not redeemable. September 7, 1819.
Item No. 41. Cincinnati. Joseph Marsh to Allen Latham. Wrote at request of Mr. Mills, making inquiry about land, and selling price of it. Taxes unpaid. September 8, 1819.
Item No. 42. Receipt $10 Benjamin Hough paid to Rich. Pittenhouse as "boot" in horse trading.
Item No. 43. West Union. G. R. Fitzgerald to Allen Latham. Entry no. 450 in name of Wm. Russel or John Beasley interferes with Churchill Jones. Requests copy of entry and survey. September 13, 1819.
Item No. 44. Deed. James Mitchel and wife Mary sell 4 acres to John Carlisle for $616. September 16, 1819.
Item No. 45. Hillsborough, Highland Co., OH. Samuel Bell to Richard C. Anderson. Enclosed $5 for recording survey in name of Robert E. Sterrett for 200 acres. Requests plat and certificate. September 16, 1819.
Item No. 46. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Richard Anderson. Questions of Mr. Dodridge. Major Kirkpatrick’s estate to Dodridge. James Halse, plat and certificate no. 2864, taken out by whom. September 25, 1819.
Item No. 47. Frankfort. N. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Writ of Error granted supreme court concerning Mr. Wallace’s appointment. Fears unfair results. September 28, 1819.
Item No. 48. Henry Masie and wife Helen sold 40 acres to Benjamin Hough for $540. May 11, 1819.
Item No. 49. General Land Office. Josiah Meigs to Joseph Kerr. Sending patents for two surveys: no. 6987 to John Gibler and no. 8283 to Daniel and Catherine Gibler. October 5, 1819.
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Item No. 50. Deed. William Rutledge and wife Elizabeth sold Lot 56 to Peter Brown for $400. October 5, 1819.
Item No. 51. Article of agreement. Joseph Penticost to sell 162 ½ acres to John Barton for $325 in yearly payments. October 6, 1819.
Item No. 52. A. C. Looker. Notice of $2400 note due at office of Discount and Deposits, Chillicothe. $399 required (positively). October 9, 1819.
Item No. 53. Burlington. Newton Hayes to Allen Latham. Sends $2 land tax for land recently located. October 13, 1819.
Item No. 54. Philadelphia. Coudy Ragnel to Allen Latham. Deposited $154 in Bank of North America to be drawn for taxes with signature of Allen Latham. (Part of letter cut off.) October 18, 1819.
Item No. 55. Chillicothe. To Mr. Smith. Writer informed Smith holds a warrant for a lieutenant bounty (2,666 2/3 acres) granted in favor of Lt. Springer. Advises to have it located soon or to sell. (Unsigned.) October 20, 1819.
Item No. 56. Burlington. Newton Hayes to Allen Latham. Refers to letter of October 13 sending money for taxes, requests them paid and receipt and charges sent soon. October 23, 1819.
Item No. 57. Cincinnati. Bellamy Straw to Allen Latham. Information of state of lands. Inquiry of claim against Gilman and grandfather’s lands. October 24, 1819.
Item No. 58. Philadelphia. Geo. D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Lands in Ohio no longer for sale because of opportunity for exchange with some in vicinity. Requests taxes be paid, and if exchange does not take place, to be disposed of as before directed. October 26, 1819.
Folder 50: November to December 1819
Item No. 1. Hillsborough, OH. Allen Trimble to Richard C. Anderson. Brother, J. A. Trimble, coming for necessary papers to obtain patents on lands in Ohio. Sent power of attorney. Asks situation of entries at mouth of Goose Creek on the Cumberland, whether may be held, its probable value, etc. November 1, 1819.
Item No. 2. John Watts to A. C. Looker. Because of death of Benjamin Hough, business is now in Mr. Looker’s hands. Detailed notation of lands to be located and agreements with B. Hough; hopes Looker will carry on with same arrangements. November 3, 1819.
Item No. 3. Wellsburgh. P. Dodderd to Allen Latham. Wishes business to soon be closed before he shall be out at Federal Court. Inquires if Col. Luluvanl (?) has surveyed tracts yet, desires to be surveyed. November 7, 1819.
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Item No. 4. Franklin County. John Arnold to R. C. Anderson. Order to deliver to James Trimble the plats and certificates of 200 acres of land of warrant no. 1615, entry no. 5142. November 11, 1819.
Item No. 5. Newark. Th. B. C. Dayton to Allen Latham. Inquires if any conveyances are on record in Chillicothe for any land in the U.S. Military Tract made by John C. Simms. Notation on bottom of letter: John Simms to Mat. Dennen, 3000 acres, March 10, 1801. Received June 16, 1803, to John Dayton, 1000 acres. November 13, 1819.
Item No. 6. Transcript, Jese McKay vs. Lyne Sterling. Sterling in possession of lands questioned of true ownership. November 15, 1819.
Item No. 7. Bond dated May 9, 1818. Eleazer P. Kendrick bound to Charles Barret, John and Mary Barret, and William B. Sims, for $1533.34, $766.67 to be paid on May 9, 1819. $766.67 paid on May 9, 1819. $500 paid on June 16, 1819. $266.67 paid on November 17, 1819. Signed Walter Dun.
Item No. 8. Edward Sherlock note to Alison C. Looker $25.37 ½ to be paid one year after date. November 20, 1819.
Item No. 9. Farmington, NH. Nehemiah Cartman to Allen Latham. Inquiry of value of land just located. Requests patent. November 22, 1819.
Item No. 10. Burlington. Newton Hayes to Allen Latham. Third letter requesting taxes be paid on land and receipt and fee charges forwarded. November 23, 1819.
Item No. 11. Alen. W. D. Simms to Allen Latham. Cannot recall person’s name in Baltimore who made last payment of taxes on certain Ohio lands. States Foster clearing 750 acres but only purchased 500 acres. November 26, 1819.
Item No. 12. Philadelphia. M. Carey and Son to Allen Latham. Wants to know value and prospects of selling lands. Sends 17.00 from Mr. Philip Sheer (?) for taxes. November 16, 1819.
Item No. 13. John Watt judgment against Robert McCully for $6.90, $1.12 ½ costs. John Cryder, J.P.; Samuel Hardy, constable. November 26, 1819.
Item No. 14. S. Hardy, constable. Pros. Swearengen judgment against John Sornen & Son as bail for John Neely $13.75, Int. $1.12, costs $2.25. November 26, 1819.
Item No. 15. J. Heder McNeil of Petersburg, VA, appoints A. C. Looker as attorney to collect money due from George W. Barier. November 28, 1819. Authorized to sell and dispose of lands. John Brown, Mayor, gives certification. December 29, 1819.
Item No. 16. S. Hardy, constable. Jonathan Anderson judgment against John Bell $6.98, $1.25 costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. November 29, 1819.
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Item No. 17. If true that Col. Anderson had been making entries and surveys without definite proof of authenticity, writer wishes proof of general looseness in business by two or three witnesses. December 1, 1819.
Item No. 18. Charlottesville. Chas. W. Carler to Allen Latham. Surprised land prices not declining, regretted taxes overdue but doesn’t trust sending money in mail, will send it by person. December 1, 1819.
Item No. 19. Marietta, OH. Ohio Company’s office. Benjamin P. Putnam to Allen Latham. Inquires if a printer named Edward D. Turner from Massachusetts now resides in Ross County. Information is from Mr. Orison, who wishes to procure from Turner a lot of land owned by him in this county. December 6, 1819.
Item No. 20. S. Hardy, constable. Amos Johnston owes $3.00 and $1.00 costs to Samuel McAdow, who has procured judgment for same. October 6, 1819.
Item No. 21. (OS) Land grant, 245 acres, by President Monroe (signature missing due to absence of end of sheet), November 1, 1817. Granted for military services of Nathaniel Morris, Captain for 7 years and 10 months; James Barnett, Lieutenant for 7 years and 9 months; Robert Green, private for 3 years. Elizabeth Hough, Rachel Looker (wife of A. C. Looker, formerly Rachel Hough), Amos Hough, Sarah Hough, John Hough, Ruth Hough, Martha Ann Hough, Mary Hough, Eleanor Margaret Hough, heirs of Benjamin Hough, by rights of assignment.
Item No. 22. Chillicothe. Thomas Scott to Wm. S. Foroke. $20 received from Smith, balance by February, obtained judgment against Bailey Littleton. December 16, 1819.
Item No. 23. Versaille. G. T. Cotton for John O’Bannon to Col. R. C. Anderson. Sends entries of Simon Ruder. Examine warrants to see if they were assigned to Boone by Major O’Bannon. Wants patent in name of Ruder. Ruder also entitled to 100 acres in name of Elizabeth Boone. December 16, 1819.
Item No. 24. Baltimore. John Pleasnts to Allen Latham. Letter by Douglas received, but he did not call to receive the money for taxes. Mr. Laidley so far has done nothing with the lands but promises to ascertain value and write. December 17, 1819.
Item No. 25. James Galloway, Jr., certifies that James Fowler’s survey for 100 acres, no. 4671, loses 42 acres by interference with Benjamin Spiller’s two surveys, nos. 3910 and 3911, both prior claims. Also, James Galloway, Jr., survey for 480 acres, no. 5654, loses 30 acres by interference with Benjamin Spiller, no. 3910, a prior claim. Also James Galloway, Jr., survey for 320 acres, no. 565, loses 45 acres by interference with B. Spiller’s survey no. 3911, a prior claim. December 17, 1819.
Item No. 26. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw 450 acres of Robert Means entry no. 9939, his entry no. 10019 of 100 acres, no. 10027 of 200 acres, no. 10128 of 650 2/3 acres, 20 acres from no. 10027, 30 acres from no. 10040. Withdraw Hite and Bowman’s
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Item No. 27. Philadelphia. John Canell to A. Latham. Son delayed in Tennessee or would be in Chillicothe on their business. December 18, 1819.
Item No. 28. Article of agreement. Benjamin Hough sold to Daniel Devoise 80 acres for $2 per acre. December 19, 1819.
Item No. 29. To Nathaniel Sawyer, heirs of Robert Powell estate, for value received, sell 624 2/3 acres warrant no. 6286. N. Sawyer, for value received, assigns to Cadwallader Wallace 208 acres.
Item No. 30. Chillicothe. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Sent Mr. Masie a blank notice relative to practice of permitting entries to be withdrawn after surveys were recorded. Object is to show probable number of surveys withdrawn as practiced by the officers who served for their warrant; many early surveys were made on worthless lands. Entry for land, requests survey number filled in. December 27, 1819.
Item No. 31. Deed. December 27, 1819. William Love sold for $1, 1500 acres to James Bristow. September 8, 1821, signed by Philp Taylor, J.P. Signed by S. Whitaker, court clerk. Achille Sneed signs deed was recorded.
Item No. 32. S. Hardy, constable. Thomas Hard and Wm. Lister judgment against Henry Brown for $7.25, $1.12 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. December 28, 1819.
Folder 51: January to March 1820
Item No. 1. Survey no. 8975 for 50 acres for John Hannon, part of warrant no. 3221, by R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 2. Washington. P. Beecher to Allen Latham. Letter brief as writer stated Latham no doubt had copy of instructions sent. Numbers on which B. B. was to be located not found. CC located, D not, E located. January 5, 1820.
Item No. 3. General Land Office. Josiah Meigs to P. Beecher. Sends three military revolutionary patents, two in favor of I. Cook, Jr., for 500 acres for lots 20, 21, 30, 31, and 32. Section 2, township 8, range 6. One in favor of heirs of Job Jenness for lot 12, section 2, township 9, range 7. January 5, 1820.
Item No. 4. Mr. E. P. Kendrick to Wm. H. Douglas. January 6, 1820. Account for $29.75 paid. Dates from August 18, 1819, to December 25, 1820.
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Item No. 5. Nimoce Hute judgment against Robert McCully for $5.62, interest $0.57, $1.12 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. January 7, 1820.
Item No. 6. Swearengen and Gill judgment against Michael Byerly for $3.75, $1.12 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. January 7, 1820.
Item No. 7. Zebulon Hukell judgment against John McCune for $10.12, $1.12 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. January 7, 1820.
Item No. 8. List of lots and prices dated August 1812, December 1817, and January 1820.
Item No. 9. Estate of Ben Hough, deceased, to estate of Nathan Gregg, deceased. April 24, 1816, paid order of B. Hough in favor of Blue. $6.00. Arch. McClean, J.P. Wm. Creighton, J.P. January 11, 1820.
Item No. 10. Estate of Benjamin Hough to Josiah Heard. To the Muskingum Messenger from no. 325 to no. 468, from May 1816 to February 1819. $6.87 ½. January 12, 1820.
Item No. 11. Survey no. 9726, 65 acres for James Denny, warrant no. 107, by R. C. Anderson. January 15, 1820.
Item No. 12. Franklinton, OH. Lucas Sullivant to R. C. Anderson. Had requested Walter Dun to return survey no. 3481 for 135 5/6 acres. Land sold and patent necessary. January 7, 1820.
Item No. 13. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to James Barnett. Sends Auditory receipt for taxes. Has not sold lands yet because of "scarity and badness" of paper currency. January 18, 1820.
Item No. 14. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Col. R. C. Anderson. Requests survey of Mr. Peter Vanevanter, 200 acres, no. 10095. Encloses $5. Requests numbers of last entries in order standing on the books. January 23, 1813.
Item No. 15. Philadelphia. David Dodge to Allen Latham. Inquiry of value of military warrant for 300 acres, where situated, and lowest possible price for cash for the deed. January 26, 1820.
Item No. 16. St. Louis. Henry Ashley to Allen Latham. Anxious to known of purchases of Missouri military lands. January 26, 1820.
Item No. 17. Columbus. James Galloway, Jr., to Philip Doddridge. William Moody’s warrant surveyed and 160 acres patented to himself, and balance to writer. Located by authority of Andrew Alexander, surveyor of Rockbridge Co., VA. Lists acreage to be withdrawn under direction of Lucas Sullivant. Wishes to purchase 400 acres of Thomas Bird and 400 acres of John Roberts. January 27, 1820.
Item No. 18. New York. James Watson to Allen Latham. Expected to sell enclosed land warrants, but will locate them. Inquires if he will purchase Missouri or Indiana lands. January 28, 1820.
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Item No. 19. Ripley. Abraham Shepherd to R. C. Anderson. Believes entry made will be lost by prior claims, so wishes it removed to locate elsewhere. Cannot copy entry for lack of warrant number. Request aid to brother, John, to make an entry. Authority to act as agent for Capt. Shepherd was put into hands of Andrew Ellison and John Washier. January 28, 1820.
Item No. 20. Frankfort, KY. N. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Friend, Robert Powell, owns land claim of 850 acres in Virginia Military District, going over to investigate title. January 31, 1820.
Item No. 21. Jonesborough. John McAlister to Allen Latham. In regard to note on exporting company which was lost with purse of Latham’s, now property of young man who is anxious to be informed of it. Will return note if adjudged counterfeit. Inquires of taxes due on estate in Ohio. February 1, 1820.
Item No. 22. (OS) Surveys by Allen Latham no. 10698, 400 acres for Mary Stephenson, warrant no. 6440. Survey no. 10585, 605 3/5 acres for John Hackley, warrant no. 596. Survey no. 10583, 151 2/3 acres for John Hackley, warrant no. 596. Survey no. 10869, 100 acres for Nathaniel Sawyer, warrant no. 6460. Survey no. 10348, 216 acres for Mary and Mills Reddick, warrant no. 5921. Survey no. 12152, 200 acres for heirs of Jessel [Jesse?] Crosby, warrant no. 6329. Survey no. 10645, 100 acres for Mary Walker, warrant no. 6294. Survey no. 10454, 350 acres for (manuscript torn), warrant no. 6382. Survey no. 10579, 200 acres for George McCormick, warrant no. 6382. Dated February 4, 1820, to July 15, 1820.
Item No. 23. Chillicothe. Bill of articles purchased at a sale. Amos Hough gave payment in note for $124.68 ¾ to A. C. Looker, administrator of B. Hough’s estate. Note due one year from date. February 10, 1820.
Item No. 24. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Allen Latham. Was informed by Mr. Doddridge Latham was employed to withdraw and relocate 11 entries in different names which belong to estate of Abraham Kirkpatrick. Had withdrawn 5 before seeineg Doddridge. Inquires which will finish the business. February 13, 1820.
Item No. 25. Auditor’s Office. Columbus. R. Osborn to R. C. Anderson. Prepare entry no. 9820 entered in the name of C. Wallace and I. Dunlap for 115 acres. Also requests survey no. 9847 for 144 1/3 acres in name of Henry Beatty. Paid Walter Dun for entries and surveys finished, who applied it to the payment of Anderson’s taxes last year. February 17, 1820.
Item No. 26. Philadelphia. David Dodge to Allen Latham. Only three rights to sections of Missouri lands found, and were only ones worthy of notice unless someone offers lands for sale because of fear of the Missouri question being decided against slaves. Believes himself well prepared to sell land because of certain creditors who will take land at a higher rice than risk getting paid later even if they need pay considerable more. February 17, 1820.
Item No. 27. Chillicothe. Allen Latham. States land claims are neglected, either warrants are not called for, or neglect to have lands located, and consequently being sold for taxes. Offers to aid
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Item No. 28. Bill $18.50 against B. Hough estate to Robert G. Wilson, Nathaniel Masie, William Creighton Jr., Joseph Kerr, and Wm. Farret (?). Trustees for Mary H. Baskervine Tutosess (?).
Item No. 29. Power of attorney. Joel Taylor appointed A. C. Looker authorization to sell 400 acres. February 21, 1820.
Item No. 30. Lancaster. Jacob H. Lutz (?) to Allen Latham. Just purchased quarter section of Illinois Military lands, has variety of accounts of taxes on it; requests information when lands became taxable, rule of taxation, mode of collection, and if delinquency incurs forfeitures.February 23, 1820.
Item No. 31. Rossville Earl Tennessee. John Duffield to Allen Latham, answering advertisement in newspaper concerning estate of David Ross, deceased, of whom writer claimed ¼ inherited. February 27, 1820.
Item No. 32. Auditor’s Office. Ralph Osborn to Allen Latham. Asks terms for furnishing maps of all Virginia Land grants within each county. Februray 28, 1820.
Item No. 33. M. Loofbarinow to Allen Latham. Eastman in prison at Latham’s suit, will probably give up property in a few days. Inquires if he will support him should Eastman take the oath. February 29, 1820.
Item No. 34. Edwardsville. Chester Ashley to Allen Latham. Mr. Cook left St. Louis for the East some months since. Recorder preparing a new index which will give information to lands owned. Returns bill on Farmers & Merchants Bank of Indiana, credit not good. March 7, 1820.
Item No. 35. St. Louis. Henry Ashley to Allen Latham. Requests memorandum of all patents not listed in own memorandum as he may wish to purchase them. March 1, 1820.
Item No. 36. William Ross & Co. judgment against William Bennett for $26.79, $1.25 costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. March 4, 1820.
Item No. 37. Bill against Hough estate in favor of Scott & Grier and D. L. Grier, $8.92 balance. March 7, 1820.
Item No. 38. (OS) "Lost Discharge." John Whitside, citizen of Great Britain, served in United States Army. Had enlisted in British service under command of General Brock, 1801, Quebec, deserted and enlisted in the 29th regiment of Captain Scott in NY. Wants a military land grant. March 9, 1820.
Item No. 39. Wakefield. Iven Fisk to Allen Latham. Prefers to sell all of land and not just a part of it, asks $750 for 7 lots. March 13, 1820. Allen Latham to I. Fisk. Purchaser, Col. Northup,
Page 162 of 462 R. C. Anderson Papers says scarcity of circulating medium and depreciation in the prices of lands, prevents buying in the present. May 20, 1820.
Item No. 40. John Watson judgment against Alexander Armstrong, $26.00, $1.37 ½ costs. S. Hardy, constable. Arch. McClean, J.P. March 13, 1820.
Item No. 41. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Allen Latham. Has contract with Lucas Sullivant for locating 800 acres in 5 different names. Will survey them unless directed otherwise. Error in entry no. 4752 of Robert Patton, same area as Thomas Frazer’s survey no. 3695 for 666 2/3 acres. March 15, 1820.
Item No. 42. Halcyonville, VA. Dandridge I. Courtney to Allen Latham. Inquires situation, quality, and county of 180 acres located by Mr. Wallace in name of Hill’s representatives. Also asks what a selling price might be. March 23, 1820.
Item No. 43. Certification of George Saunders, clerk of county court, by Vin Bramham. Transcript from records of county court by George Saunders. Last will and testament of Charles Snead presented in court by Sarah T. Snead, January 3, 1814. March 28, 1820.
Item No. 44. (OS) Indenture. Charles Foulke and wife Eliza M. received one dollar, and for debts assign lands to John Ashley, and John Ella, Junior. $7,291.63 debts.
Folder 52: 1820 to 1825
Item No. 1. (OS) Deed. A. C. Looker to John Kirkbude [Kirkbride?], $300, 100 acres of land purchased of Benjamin Hough, deceased.
Item No. 2. Survey no. 6284 for Mathew Bonner. Survey no. 11063, 52 acres. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. September 25, 1820. Survey no. 11066, 50 acres, warrant no. 4227. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. September 26, 1822.
Item No. 3. Survey for Robert Young, 1000 acres, warrant no. 5267, survey no. 9970. Survey for John Blackwell, James Taylor, Alexander Beach, 1000 acres, no. 9922. Survey no. 9993, 1000 acres, James Taylor. Survey no. 9994, 1000 acres, James Taylor, Chas. Scott, and Francis Gray. Survey no. 9968, 999 1/3 acres, Churchill Jones and James Taylor. Survey no. 9975, 999 1/3 acres, William Miller.
Item No. 4. Survey no. 11008, 100 acres, for Walter Dun, warrant no. 6098. Survey no. 11012, 120 acres, for Walter Dun, warrant no. 5988. Survey no. 11007, 73 acres, for Walter Dun, warrant no. 5885. Survey no. 10860, 255 acres, for David Chapman, warrant no. 6428. Survey no. 10986, Walter Dun, warrant no. 5988.
Item No. 5. Survey no. 16977, 100 acres, for Thomas Elliott, warrant no. 5729. Survey no. 10978, 120 acres, for Thomas Elliott, warrant no. 5729. Survey no. 10784, 500 acres, for John
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Lindsey, warrant no. 6439. Survey no. 10979, 120 acres, for Thomas Elliott, warrant nos. 5729 and 6439. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. May 4, 1822.
Item No. 6. Survey no. 10191, 600 acres, Levi Springer, warrant no. 6325. Survey no. 10232, 170 acres, J. and B. W. Ladd, and Tho. Norvell, warrant no. 5870. Survey no. 10190, 800 acres, John Hoy, warrant no. 6020. Survey no. 10790, 200 acres, John Hoy, warrant no. 6020. Survey no. 9728, 228 acres, James Denny, warrant no. 107. Survey no. 9727, 167 acres, James Denny, warrant no. 107. Survey no. 9976, 65 acres, James Denny, warrant no. 107. Survey no. 10137, 135 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 5873. Walter Dun, D.S. January 15, 1820.
Item No. 7. Survey no. 10199, 400 ½ acres, Joseph and Ben W. Ladd, Thomas Norvell, James Dunlap and Thomas Worthington on parts of warrant nos. 5870, 6130, 6160, 5619, and 5802, Walter Dun, D.S. Survey no. 10114, 84 acres, Joseph and Ben. W. Ladd, Thomas Norvell and James Dunlap, on parts of warrant nos. 5870 and 6130. Walter Dun, D.S. January 15, 1820.
Item No. 8. Survey no. 12257, 123 acres, William Withers, warrant no. 6539. Survey nos. 7169 and 10923, 276 acres, Thomas James and Henry Mase, warrant nos. 5555 and 5989. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. June 18, 1823. Survey no. 6423, 325 acres, James Craig, warrant no. 2024. Survey nos. 12205 and 12258, 200 acres, John Evans and Wm. Withers, warrant nos. 6539 and 6534.
Item No. 9. Survey no. 12305, 300 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6537. Survey no. 12332, 425 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6537. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. January 10, 1824. Survey no. 12607, 200 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant nos. 6537 and 6538. Survey nos. 12304 and 19406, 200 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6534. Survey no. 10990, 50 acres, Wm. Woodfolk, warrant no. 6475. Survey no. 10967, 40 acres, Wm. Woodfolk, warrant no. 6475. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. March 10, 1823.
Item No. 10. Survey nos. 12268 and 12372, 225 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant nos. 5637 and 6538. Survey no. 12340, 75 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6537. Survey no. 12358, 577 ½ acres, Sally Winder, warrant no. 6545.
Item No. 11. Survey no. 12338, 345 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6537. Survey no. 12369, 75 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6537. Survey no. 12361, 25 acres, Wm. Withers, warrant no. 6539. Survey no. 12303, 50 acres, Wm. Withers, warrant no. 6539. Survey no. 12363, 50 acres, Wm. Withers, warrant no. 6539. Survey no. 2890, 48 acres, Harmon Nash, warrant no. 4559.
Item No. 12. Survey nos. 12197 and 12244, 232 acres, Alexander McCay, warrant no. 937. Survey no. 4849, 275 acres, Andrew Nixon, warrant no. 368. Survey no. 7443, 100 acres, Joseph Perr, warrant no. 5524. Survey no. 9622, 120 acres, Joseph Perr, warrant no. 4107. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. September 20, 1822.
Item No. 13. Survey no. 10976, 75 acres, Richard Bennett, warrant no. 6360. Survey no. 12001, 222 acres, Mathias Huffnagle, warrant no. 937. Survey no. 3058, 250 acres, Nathaniel Massie, warrant no. 4801. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. December 6, 1822.
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Item No. 14. Survey no. 10960 and 12201, 360 acres, Timothy Wale and John Evans, warrant nos. 6232 and 6233. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S., January 6, 1823, and December 3, 1822. Survey no. 3667, 51 2/3 acres, William Giles, warrant no. 67. Survey no. 3819, 100 acres, Nathaniel Masie, warrant no. 697. Survey nos. 10922, 10923, and 7160, 314 acres, Thos., James, and Henry, warrant nos. 5555 and 5989.
Item No. 15. Survey nos. 12200 to 12202 (?), 160 acres, John Eveans, warrant no. 6532. Survey no. 12202, 50 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6531. Survey no. 11004, 113 acres, Samuel Kercheral [Kercheval?] and Richard Bennett, parts of warrant nos. 6477 and 6370. Survey no. 11005, 262 acres, Samuel Kercheral [Kercheval?], warrant no. 6477. Cadwallader Wallace. June 1, 1822.
Item No. 16. Survey no. 10912, 90 acres, Silvanus Bourne, warrant no. 5887. Survey no. 12203, 45 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6532 and 6533. Survey no. 12206, 40 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6533. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. January 10, 1823.
Item No. 17. Survey no. 12193 and 10871, Silvanus Bourne, warrant nos. 4349 and 6029. Survey no. 11051, 90 acres, Silvanus Bourne, warrant nos. 4349 and 6029. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. February 21, 1823.
Item No. 18. Survey no. 10798, 125 acres, Mathew Bonner, warrant nos. 6374 and 6285. Survey no. 5781, 200 acres, John Gisner, no. 3747. Survey no. 10771, 20 acres, John Roberts, warrant no. 6275. Survey nos. 6854 and 8045, 66 acres, Henry Masie, warrant nos. 5104 and 5989. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. September 22, 1821.
Item No. 19. Survey no. 10432, 686 2/3 acres, Walter Dun and Benjamin Graden, warrant nos. 3614 and 231. Walter Dun, Oct. 16, 1820. Survey no. 10816, 35 2/3 acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 6217 and 5226. Survey no. 10853, 135 acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 6240, 6241, and 6098.
Item No. 20. Survey no. 10731, 30 acres, Allison C. Looker, warrant nos. 4857 and 3479. Survey no. 9632, 40 acres, Ben. Hough, warrant no. 1984. Cadwallader Wallace. January 10, 1820.
Item No. 21. Survey no. 10199, 400 ½ acres, J. and B. W. Ladd and Tho. Norvell, warrant nos. 5870, 6160, 6130, 5802, and 6374. Survey no. 10795, 250 2/3 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant nos. 6360 and 6375. Survey no. 10794, 300 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant nos. 2275 and 6320. Survey no. 10797, 130 acres, Mathew Bonner, warrant nos. 6275 and 6313. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. September 24, 1821.
Item No. 22. Survey no. 10374, 200 acres, Anthony Walke, warrant no. 5803. Survey no. 10115, 100 acres, J. and B. W. Ladd and Thos. Norvell, warrant no. 5870. Survey no. 10458, 800 acres, John Garland, warrant no. 6247. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. December 15, 1821.
Item No. 23. Survey no. 8853, 100 acres, Nathan Hays, warrant no. 3433. Survey no. 10156, 467 acres, John, Rae and Tho. Scott, warrant nos. 6311 and 5551. Survey no. 4711, 50 acres, Nathaniel Masie, warrant no. 4992. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. August 28, 1820.
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Item No. 24. Survey no. 30 acres, Anthony Walk, warrant no. 5803. Survey no. 10071, 200 acres, Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, warrant no. 6259. Survey no. 10283, 80 acres, Gowen Jeffries, warrant no. 6321. Survey no. 10233, 100 acres, John Akin, warrant no. 6344.
Item No. 25. Survey no. 10407, 200 acres, Valentine Leach, warrant no. 6230. Survey no. 10457, 333 1/3 acres, Joseph Pugh, warrant no. 6377. Survey no. 10340, 150 acres, David Miller, warrant no. 4227. Survey no. 10456, 1000 acres, Joseph Pugh, warrant no. 6377. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. January 1, 1821.
Item No. 26. Survey no. 10376, 300 acres, Anthony Walke, warrant no. 5803. Survey no. 10527, 125 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 6375. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. December 28, 1820.
Item No. 27. Survey no. 10415, 200 acres, John McClean, warrant no. 6292. Survey no. 10350, 40 acres, Allison C. Looker, warrant no. 6162. Survey no. 10390, 30 acres, Anthony Walke, warrant no. 5803. Duncan McArthur, D.S. November 15, 1820.
Item No. 28. Survey no. 10713, 333 1/3 acres, Joseph Scott, warrant no. 6427. Survey no. 10519, 300 acres, Wm. Sandford, warrant no. 5401. Survey no. 10357, 40 acres, Wm. Creighton, warrant no. 5026. Survey no. 5423, 334 acres, Beverly Stubblefield, warrant no. 1203. Survey no. 10772, 223 acres, Beverly Stubblefield, warrant no. 1203. Survey no. 7185, 200 acres, Robert Eager, warrant no. 5395. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S., July 11, 1821.
Item No. 29. Survey no. 10479, 166 1/3 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 6330. Survey no. 10473, 100 acres, Joshua Gist, warrant no. 6373. Survey no. 10472, 775 acres, Joshua Gist, warrant no. 6373. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. January 2, 1821.
Item No. 30. Survey no. 10672 and 10673, 149 1/3 acres, Joseph and Ben. W. Ladd and Thomas Norvell, and James Dunlap, warrant nos. 5870 and 5978. Survey no. 6343, 100 acres, Thomas McDonald, warrant no. 874. Survey no. 2727, 100 acres, Abraham Shepherd, warrant no. 3432. Survey no. 10520, 80 acres, Mathew Hobson, warrant no. 5944. Survey no. 7654, 163 acres, Beverly Stubblefield, warrant no. 1203. Survey no. 10478, 523 acres, Daniel Brown, warrant nos. 5474 and 5475. Survey no. 6471, 100 acres, Angus L. Langham, warrant no. 5627. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. June 18, 1821.
Item No. 31. Survey no. 10766, 38 acres, Nathaniel Masie, warrant no. 5072. Survey no. 10767, 50 acres, James Craig, warrant no. 2024. Survey no. 7797, 50 acres, James Craig, warrant no. 2024. Survey no. 7796, 100 acres, James Craig, warrant no. 2024. Survey nos. 7794, 7795, and 10766, 300 acres, James Craig, warrant no. 2024. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. August 28, 1821.
Item No. 32. Survey no. 12098, 350 acres, Walter Dun, John Grahm and Gros Scruggs, warrant nos. 5470, 6523, 5728, and 5916. Survey nos. 12067 and 12176, 465 acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 5885, 5870, 6523, and 6521. Survey no. 9868, 90 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 6128. Survey nos. 12172, 12177, and 12236, 425 acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 6520 and 6523. Survey no. 11076, 150 acres, James Heron, warrant no. 64. Allen Latham, D.S. October 24, 1822.
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Item No. 33. Survey no. 10868, 300 acres, Geo. McCormick, warrant no. 6381. Survey no. 10701, 150 acres, Mary Stephenson, warrant no. 6440. Survey no. 11096, 300 acres, John Beck, warrant no. 852. Survey no. 12016, 50 acres, Stephen Myers, warrant no. 6507. Survey no. 10786, 100 acres, David Anderson, warrant no. 6340. Survey no. 12039, 266 2/3 acres, Rees Hill, warrant no. 6454. Survey no. 11089, 72 acres, Mary Stephenson, warrant no. 6440. Survey no. 11098, 75 acres, Robert C. Jones, warrant no. 6228. Survey no. 10495, 250 acres, Geo. McCormick, warrant no. 6382. Allen Latham, D.S. January 20, 1823.
Item No. 34. Survey nos. 10700, 12134, 12135, 12136, 12137, and 12138, 300 acres, Nathaniel Sawyer, Wm. Wolfolke, Mary Stephenson and Joseph Pugh, warrant nos. 6512, 6474, 6440, and 6376. Survey no. 12014, 200 acres, Thomas Greene, warrant nos. 6509 and 6510. Survey no. 12117, 100 acres, Thomas Greene, warrant no. 6528. Survey no. 12563, 100 acres, John Bennett, warrant no. 6324. Allen Latham, D.S. January 19, 1823; November 20, 1822; January 29, 1823.
Item No. 35. Survey no. 12118, 200 acres, Henry Lee, warrant no. 1937. Survey no. 10489, 100 acres, Thomas Bates, warrant no. 6367. Survey no. 12119, 184 acres, Henry Lee, warrant no. 1937. Survey no. 12126, 200 acres, James Higgens, warrant no. 6465. Survey no. 12128, 300 acres, George McCormick, warrant no. 6382. Allen Latham, D.S. April 2, 1823.
Item No. 36. Survey no. 10786, 100 acres, David Anderson, warrant no. 6340. Survey no. 12039, 266 2/3 acres, Rees Hill, warrant no. [blank]. Survey no. 11096, 300 acres, John Beck, warrant no. 852. Survey no. [blank], 50 acres, Stephen Myers, warrant no. 6507. Allen Latham, D.S. November 2, 1822.
Item No. 37. Survey no. 7215, 101 acres, Thomas James, warrant no. 5592. Survey nos. 9412 and 12456, 742 acres, George Clark and Henry Masie, warrant nos. 5545, 5506, 6160, 5963, and 5413. Survey no. 7353, 32 acres, John A. Fulton, warrant no. 5963. Survey nos. 6792, 8501, 8807, and 8477, 300 acres, John Moss and John A. Fulton, warrant nos. 5545, 6158, and 6160. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. May 5, 1824.
Item No. 38. Survey no. 10286, 333 1/3 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 6217. Survey no. 9803, 335 acres, Wm. Robinson, warrant nos. 6157, 5494, 5744, and 5978. Survey nos. 60527 and 9803, 446 acres, Wm. Sanford, warrant nos. 5404 and 5401. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. July 2, 1824.
Item No. 39. Survey no. 4461, 350 acres, John Tibbs, warrant no. 4946. Survey no. 4242, 150 acres, John Tibbs, warrant no. 4946. Survey no. 11016, 156 acres, Charles Scott, warrant no. 5436. Survey no. 10659, 450 2/3 acres, Wm. Pierce and Alexander Brakenridge, warrant nos. 2443 and 617. James Taylor, D.S. June 3, 1824.
Item No. 40. Survey nos. 12374 and 12418, 396 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6537. Survey no. 19417, 30 acres, John Yarborough, warrant no. 6439.
Item No. 41. Survey no. 6049, 746 acres, Wm. Robinson, warrant no. 5399. Survey no. 6049, 274 acres, Wm. Robinson, warrant no. 5403. Survey no. 12195, 220 acres, Wm. Robinson,
Page 167 of 462 R. C. Anderson Papers warrant nos. 5964 and 5954. Survey no. 12195, 246 acres, Wm. Robinson, warrant no. 5403. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. May 11, 1824.
Item No. 42. Survey nos. 12260 and 12480, 147 acres, William Withers, warrant no. 6539. Survey no. 12420, 50 acres, Thomas Worthington, warrant no. 5802. Survey no. 4018, 50 acres, Henry Masie, warrant no. 230. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. March 10, 1824.
Item No. 43. Survey no. 9184, 290 acres, Daniel Ducall, warrant no. 2483. Survey no. 9035, 71 acres, John Campbell, warrant no. 2274. Survey no. 9455, 200 acres, John Hurt, warrant no. 2274. David Collins, D.S. March 6, 1820.
Item No. 44. Survey no. 12462, 235 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6537. Survey no. 12461, 160 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6537. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. June 9, 1824.
Item No. 45. Survey no. 12440, 400 acres, Joseph Carter, warrant nos. 6540 and 6541. Survey no. 12439, 200 acres, Wm. Dix, Tabitha Watson, Peggy Bonwell, Hesse Sparrow, warrant no. 6592. Survey no. 12482, 20 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6538. Survey no. 12481, 41 2/3 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6538. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. July 15, 1824.
Item No. 46. Survey no. 12260, 100 acres, Wm. Withers, warrant no. 6539. Survey no. 12261, 1080 acres, Wm. Withers, warrant no. 6539. Survey no. 12263, 100 acres, Wm. Withers, warrant no. 6539. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. July 5, 1823.
Item No. 47. Survey no. 10561, 103 acres, Charles Stewart, warrant no. 6308. Survey no. 10561, 63 acres, Charles Stewart, warrant no. 6308. Survey no. 10561, 84 acres, Charles Stewart, warrant no. 6308. Survey no. 10562, 50 acres, Charles Stewart, warrant no. 6308. Allen Latham, D.S. May 21, 1821.
Item No. 48. Survey no. 10559, 208 acres, Charles Stewart, warrant no. 6308. Survey no. 3815, 200 acres, Thomas Porter, warrant no. 2895. Survey no. 12708, 80 acres, David Kirkpatrick, warrant no. 6624. Survey no. 10562, 25 acres, Charles Stewart, warrant no. 6308. Survey no. 10556, 75 acres, Charles Stewart, warrant no. 6308. Survey no. 10562, 125 acres, Charles Stewart, warrant no. 6308. Allen Latham to R. C. Anderson. Surveys to be recorded. Chillicothe. Sends $50. March 10, 1820.
Item No. 49. Survey nos. 12265 and 12371, 260 acres, Wm. Withers, warrant nos. 6539 and 6537. Survey no. 10904, 200 acres, John Yarborough, warant nos. 6439 and 6539. Survey nos. 12290, 12359, and 12738, 389 acres, James I. Teackle, warrant no. 6544. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. October 31, 1823; May 14, 1824.
Item No. 50. Survey nos. 12557, 12559, 12561, and 12563, 625 acres, Cuthbert Harris, warrant nos. 6661 and 6660. Survey no. 12013, 100 acres, Nathaniel Masie, warrant no. 1610. Survey no. 12568, 1000 acres, Wm. Langborn, warrant no. 6654. Survey no. 12569, 400 acres, Wm. Langborn, warrant no. 6654. Survey no. 12514, 200 acres, John Thompson, warrant no. 6517. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. June 30, 1825.
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Folder 53: April to June 1820
Item No. 1. Steubenville. E. Root and A. Latham. Requests accounts copied against Liggins. Liggens believes himself wronged. Root gave him all notes and account against him without a receipt. Call upon Mr. Creighton and inquire if he received letters to date enclosing two certificates of Jonas Groave and Geo. Buonet. April 3, 1820.
Item No. 2. General Land Office. Josiah Meigs to R. C. Anderson. Secretary of Treasury directed to respect surveys and locations of Virginia Military Land Warrants made under surveyor’s authority as official and to cause patents to be issued accordingly. April 4, 1820.
Item No. 3. Note for $2000 will be due at the office of Discount and Deposit, Bank United States at Chillicothe. $200 required. Mr. Wells. April 8, 1820.
Item No. 4. David L. Grier, $2.37 from G. Doan, $3.12 from W. B. Thrall, for newspapers. April 14, 1820.
Item No. 5. Steubenville. H. H. Seairth to Allen Latham. Requests presentation of enclosed papers to receive money due pensioner and transmit to writer. April 15, 1820.
Item No. 6. Cadwallader Wallace. For value received, conveys to Silvanus Boaine [Bourne?] land warrant nos. 6249 of 1000 acres, 5981 of 100 acres, 4349 of 100 acres, 4350 of 100 acres, and 6247 of 1000 acres.. April 16, 1820.
Item No. 7. Washington. James Taylor to R. C. Anderson. Discussion of possible illegal activities of General Land Office. Asks surveys to remain in office except by written orders. April 7, 1820.
Item No. 8. D. L. Grier power of attorney to Allen Latham, Chillicothe. April 18, 1820.
Item No. 9. Receipt. John W. Collet. $4.25 to John Hellings. April 20, 1820.
Item No. 10. Athens. Robert Day to Allen Latham. Information of 1500 acres, no. 1373. April 23, 1820.
Item No. 11. St. Louis. A. F. Cook to Allen Latham. Money collected from suit against I. Swerengen to be sent in U.S. paper money, one-half addressed to self and one-half to Otis Reynolds. Hard times in Chillicothe; lands too plentiful. Time for electing delegates to form a constitution. Larger portion of electors against slavery, but expects slavery to prevail, slave holders alarmed it won’t. Land speculators also alarmed. April 23, 1820.
Item No. 12. Auditor’s office. Columbus. C. Lofland. Memorandum for Benjamin Hough’s land. Six hundred seventy-eight acres delinquent taxes. April 24, 1820.
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Item No. 13. Survey no. 10320, 533 1/3 acres, Dennis Springer, warrant no. 6325. Survey no. 10319, 493 1/3 acres, Levi Springer, warrant no. 6325. Survey no. 10321, 485 acres, Dennis Springer and John Dawson, warrant nos. 6325 and 6020. Survey no. 10322, 175 acres, Dennis Springer, warrant nos. 6325 and 6020. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. April 28, 1820.
Item No. 14. Washington, KY. Daniel W. Morgan to R. C. Anderson. Requests copies of surveys in name of Nathan Hayns on a warrant issuse to Strother Little for 4000 acres. Inquires if entries of Jas. Manrow and Albert Gallitine were withdrawn. April 25, 1820.
Item No. 15. Urbana. John Meredith to Allen Latham. Answers advertisement for Missouri Military Lands. Has 160 acres for sale. April 28, 1820.
Item No. 16. Robertson Co., TN. Brooke Duval to Allen Latham. Inquiry of locating lands agreed upon last August. May 1, 1820.
Item No. 17. Frankfort. D. L. Grier to Allen Latham. Believes Mr. Masie a "liar." Suggest McArthur or Dun to demand pay of Mr. Scott’s draft on Masie. Remarks improvement of health. May 2, 1820.
Item No. 18. W. City. May 2, 1820. Josiah Meigs to Richard C. Anderson. Mr. T. Gresham, clerk in office as Surveyor General and as Commissioner of General Land Office over seven years, was of one of the most respectable families in Georgia and suggests confidence on his integrity. May 2, 1820.
Item No. 19. Washington City. Sterling Gresham. Requests patent for survey of 500 acres, entry no. 9382, warrant no. 6196, assigned to young Felix Gresham. May 2, 1820.
Item No. 20. Chillicothe. A. McLaughlin to R. C. Anderson. Requests patents for lands of Robert Taylor, Joseph Taylor, Alexander McClaughlin, Edward Gray, as concern wishes to divide lands. May 5, 1820.
Item No. 21. Memo for Latham: to give John Hutt papers "if he can do nothing with them." Signed Wm. McFee. May 10, 1820.
Item No. 22. Elkton. T. Rudolph to Allen Latham. Delayed writing because of illnesses. Wonders what of warrants located under Mr. Wallace now that Anderson was appointed General Surveyor. May 16, 1820.
Item No. 23. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw 75 acres of Thomas Bayly’s entry no. 9221, 5 acres of Ladd’s and Norvell’s entry no. 9834, Lucas Sullivant no. 4994 for 100 acres and enter: entry no. 10326, Thomas M. Bayly, 75 acres, warrant no. 5188; entry no. 10327, J. and B.W. Ladd and T. Norvell, 5 acres, warrant no. 5633. Entry no. 10328, James Galloway, Jr., 35 acres, warrant no. 4919; entry no. 10329, James Galloway, Jr., 65 acres, warrant no. 4919. May 17, 1820.
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Item No. 24. Wellsburg. P. Dodridge to Allen Latham. Appreciation of care of business. May 20, 1820.
Item No. 25. Asahel Langworth to Allen Latham. Encloses land warrant to be paid $100. Enclosed $10 of Miami Exporting Co. to exchange. May 22, 1820.
Item No. 26. Zanesville. Robert Campbell to Allen Latham. Requests plat for tract of land; to return it in few days. May 25, 1820.
Item No. 27. Philadelphia. Geo. D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Again wants lands offered for sale. May 25, 1820.
Item No. 28. Janesville. Nathaniel Sawyer to Allen Latham. Regarding purchase of land warrants through C. Wallace, change of address given. May 28, 1820.
Item No. 29. Greene County near Xenia, OH. William McKnight to R. C. Anderson. Transfer of warrant. Survey no. 10349. Requests copy of entry and amount to be remitted in payment for services. May 29, 1820.
Item No. 30. Steubenville. Acknowledges receipt of Henry Rankin’s pension money, $48. June 1820.
Item No. 31. Hillsborough, Highland Co., OH. Samuel Bell to Richard C. Anderson. Surveys to be recorded. Inquires if land of Alexander McIntire were surveyed. June 3, 1820.
Item No. 32. Marietta. L. Barber to Wm. Creighton. Valuation of lands in Ohio Company’s purchase made from surveyor’s notes. John Pearpoint’s share. Description of lot, location, value, and remarks listed. June 7, 1820.
Item No. 33. St. Louis. H. Ashley to Allen Latham. Discontinue purchases of land. Forward any deeds or patents obtained from Mr. Wallace. June 8, 1820.
Item No. 34. Will, June 9, 1820, of David L. Grier to Mary Grier, executrix. All property real and personal to Mary Grier; watch and pistols to brother James.
Item No. 35. Survey no. 2752, 533 1/3 acres, Francis Gravy, warrant no. 4668. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. June 11, 1820.
Item No. 36. Boston. Samuel Blugge to Allen Latham. Inquires of value of 100 acres of military land in Ohio. June 16, 1820.
Item No. 37. Steubenville. E. Root to Allen Latham. Remit money to Mr. Wells. Western Reserve paper accounted current paper but not taken as general deposit at banks. June 19, 1820.
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Item No. 38. Jonesborough. John McAlister to Allen Latham. Sends $10 for Ohio land taxes. Asks sale price. June 20, 1820.
Item No. 39. B. Evans to Israel I. Askbridge. Expecting bill of sales of goods and money for them. June 22, 1820.
Item No. 40. West Union. G. R. Fitzgerald to Allen Latham. If wishes to take further steps in the petition for partition of Charles Carteretat vs. Howel Lewis, forward patent on exemplification. Next term begins August 7. June 30, 1820.
Item No. 41. Hillsborough, OH. W. A. Trimble to R. C. Anderson. Correction of surveys of Baytop, Graham, and Evans. June 30, 1820.
Folder 54: July to August 1820
Item No. 1. Steubenville. B. Wells to D. Collins. Enclosing note and check as requested by D. Dodderidge. July 2, 1820.
Item No. 2. Chillicothe. Anthony Walke to R. C. Anderson. Permission for Cadwallader Wallace to alter entries. Inquires if all fees on entries were paid by B. Hough and A. C. Looker, if not, asks amount due. Withdraw and reenter no. 1002, 1000 acres, warrant no. 5803. July 3, 1820.
Item No. 3. Cleveland. Mathew & Strong to E. P. Kendrick. Three dollars due on subscription for the North American Review. July 3, 1820.
Item No. 4. Steubenville. E. Root to Allen Latham. Sends affidavit of Wm. Higgins. Asks about character of Chester Ashley, land agent in Edwardsville, Illinois. July 6, 1820.
Item No. 5. Janesville. Henry Northrup to Allen Latham. Sold two lots of Mr. Fisk. July 6, 1820.
Item No. 6. Philadelphia. M. Carey & Son to A. Latham. State taxes were paid. July 7, 1820.
Item No. 7. Middletown. Timothy Shirley to R. C. Anderson. Permission for bearer to get Gen’l S’s. box of books and valise. Didn’t return to say goodbye because he was "half fatigued to death" from looking for a horse and vehicle. July 7, 1820.
Item No. 8. Postoffice. Concord, NH. Joseph Law to Allen Latham. Wants to sell land warrants. July 12, 1820.
Item No. 9. Philadelphia. E. S. Baldwin to Allen Latham. Wishes to transact business together. Has many warrants to be located, can procure plenty of Illinois patents upon low terms. July 13, 1820.
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Item No. 10. St. Louis. H. H. Ashley to Allen Latham. Discountinues land purchasing because of decrease in value. July 13, 1820.
Item No. 11. Military and General Agency. Washington City. Jos. Watson to Allen Latham. Wants list of lands registered for sale. July 17, 1820.
Item No. 12. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Col. R. C. Anderson. Requests survey and patent for Mr. Hendrix. July 18, 1820.
Item No. 13. Chillicothe. W. Creighton, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Requests duplicate of survey of entry no. 1161, name of Henry Morton, 83 acres. Also one in name of James Clark, 185 acres. July 24, 1820.
Item No. 14. St. Louis. H. H. Ashley to Allen Latham. Acknowledging receipt of note and land patent. Will obtain information wanted within a few days. July 25, 1820.
Item No. 15. David Wallace, deceased, Revolutionary claim. Thomas Cartmel and George Davidson swear to marriage of David Wallace to Polly, and children, Peggy, Jane, James, John and Polly legal heirs. David Wallace deceased about 20 years; Polly deceased about 11 years. July 26, 1820.
Item No. 16. Versailles. G. T. Cotton to R. C. Anderson. Inquires about survey sent, wants certification and information of entries. July 28, 1820.
Item No. 17. Philadelphia. James M. Brown to Allen Latham; asking information on tract of land owned in Chillicothe, gives history of it and wonders if it may be sold. July 31, 1820.
Item No. 18. Scioto Common Pleas. Daniel Corwin vs. Johnstin Loyd. In trespass, damage $150; $71.75 judgment obtained, $7.46 costs. August 10, 1820.
Item No. 19. Sciotio Common Pleas. William Lodwick and John T. Barr vs. Justin Loyd. In trespass, damage $150; $46.33 judgment, $7.46 costs. August 10, 1820.
Item No. 20. Chillicothe. Notice. Allen Latham and B. G. Leonard to: Officers and Soldiers of Virginia Line on Continental establishment, and widows and heirs of deceased heroes. Urges descendants to inquire of possible land warrants due them. August 1, 1820.
Item No. 21. E. Langham, assignment for 214 acres of land warrants to Alison C. Looker. August 1, 1820.
Item No. 22. John Proutnes judgment against Jonathan Bind, $77.25, interest $2.31, csots $1.12 ½. S. Hardy, constable. Arch. McClean, J.P. August 3, 1820.
Item No. 23. Henry March. Bill of $9.68 against estate of Benjamin Hough for 16 bushels of corn and a set of gears, corn 33 cents per bushel. August 3, 1820.
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Item No. 24. Michael Beyerly judgment against James P. Hutton, $10.12 ½, 30 cents interest, $2.05 costs. Samuel Hardy, constable. Arch. McClean, J.P. August 5, 1820.
Item No. 25. Petersburg. Hector McNull to A. C. Looker. To sell balance of maps for $5. Wants to buy horses. August 5, 1820. Petersburg. Hector McNull to Wm. Fitzyhkonn. Order from A. C. Looker for proceeds of 50 maps. Wm. Fitzyhkonn to Hector McNull. Partnership dissolved for more than two years but will settle. July 24, 1820.
Item No. 26. P. William County. John Kieth Davison of Isham Kieth, deceased, to David Morgan. Order to R. C. Anderson to give David Morgan all plats and certificates of survey in Ohio in name of Lieutenant J. Kieth, and any other papers. August 9, 1820.
Item No. 27. Ohio Company Office. Putnam and Turner to Allen Latham. Letter sent June 30 not answered; account against Wm. Sterrell; asks immediate reply. August 11, 1820.
Item No. 28. Versailles. G. Cotton to R. C. Anderson. Inquiry concerning surveys of John Williams and survey no. 123. August 11, 1820.
Item No. 29. Steubenville. H. H. Seavitt [Leavitt?] to Allen Latham. Sends pension documents, money to be transmitted to writer. August 18, 1820.
Item No. 30. Richmond. Thomas Greene to Allen Latham; three warrants sent to be located, one 4000 acres, two 100 acres. August 20, 1820.
Item No. 31. Frankfort, KY. N. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Sends warrant to be located; offered one-fifth of acreage for services, same terms as mentioned by Mr. Wallace. August 21, 1820.
Item No. 32. General Land Office. Josiah Meigs to Col. R.C. Anderson. Which survey of 1000 acres of warrant no. 96 in name of Bayler Hill is partly destroyed by prior claims. One of survey nos.: 1177, 946, 558, and 1324. August 23, 1820.
Item No. 33. Staunton. Charles Carter to Allen Latham. Sends patent for land to be sold, names Mr. Poterfield as a prospective buyer. August 24, 1820.
Item No. 34. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Technical questions; requests several withdrawals; encloses survey no. 8778, 130 acres, Geo. Ryan. August 24, 1820.
Item No. 35. Benjamin Welch judgment against Enoch Mounds, $1, $2.65 costs. S. Hardy, constable. Arch. McClean, J.P. August 28, 1820.
Item No. 36. London. Jessie Dungan. Sends $7 Old Chillicothe paper and $1 Kentucky paper to clear survey of 222 acres. Requests plat and certificate. August 29, 1820.
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Item No. 1. Geo. Nashee to A. C. Looker. Account $8.25 on Benjamin Hough’s estate.
Item No. 2. Notice. A. C. Looker for Benjamin Hough, $949 due at Chillicothe bank, September 3, 1820, $50 required.
Item No. 3. Frankfort, KY. N. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Two thousand two and two-thirds acres to be located, offers one-fifth as fee. Doesn’t trust C. Wallace. September 4, 1820.
Item No. 4. Philadelphia. E. S. Baldwin to Allen Latham. Will sell lands if only at a small profit. Share one-half for making sale. September 4, 1820.
Item No. 5. J. L. Barnett to Allen Latham. Sent order on Col. Sterritt to be collected by Wm. Kellog. Inquires what money is acceptable to pay his taxes; states only paper money in circulation in vicinity. September 7, 1820.
Item No. 6. Steubenville. E. Root to Allen Latham. Sends pension papers of Elijah Moore, Wm. Roach, and Wm. Robins. Requests remittance within three weeks. September 7, 1820.
Item No. 7. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to Col. R. C. Anderson. Case decided in Anderson’s favor. Defendant to appeal; attorney directed to take out writ of possession to evict tenants. September 16, 1820.
Item No. 8. Cincinnati. Wm. Lyth to Col. R. C. Anderson. Sends plats and certificates, joint property of James Taylor and Wm. Lyth to be taken out only with consent of both parties. September 18, 1820.
Item No. 9. John Carrell, Jr., to Allen Latham. Mr. Laughlin lost pocketbook containing account. September 19, 1820.
Item No. 10. Cincinnati. Samuel Tower to R. C. Anderson. Doesn’t know what to do about Mr. Dun’s and Mr. McArthur’s surveys. September 20, 1820.
Item No. 11. Chillicothe. John Evans to Col. R. C. Anderson. Sends warrant for 3333 1/3 acres with fee for $1 per 100 acres. September 21, 1820.
Item No. 12. Warren County. Wm. L. Fowler to Allen Latham. Requests $300 before Christmas to pay for cost of illness of Miss West. September 22, 1820.
Item No. 13. R. Wallace, Jr. Requests copies to be forwarded to Mr. Lytle. September 25, 1820.
Item No. 14. Daniel Conovie vs. Johnstin Loyd, $44.37 ½ debt, $100 damages. August 10, 1820.
Item No. 15. St. Louis. A. F. Cook to Allen Latham. Protests draft on Latham in favor of Mr. Kees. Advises not to accept draft if judgment is collected against Swearingen. September 26, 1820.
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Item No. 16. Frankfort. N. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Discussed with Mr. Leonard respecting fraudulent assignments of military land warrants. James Prichard, soldier, will give two-thirds of proceeds after suit. Philip Johnson obtained assignment of Prichard’s land when warrant was given to secure location. September 26, 1820.
Item No. 17. Chillicothe. Creighton Bond, $43.80 from Walter Dun for account of R. C. Anderson. October 3, 1820.
Item No. 18. Newport. James Taylor to R. C. Anderson, to pay fees soon. October 4, 1820.
Item No. 19. Samuel Tracy, attorney, to Allen Latham. Four notes given by Allen Latham to William Daly for collection. October 6, 1820. Portsmouth. Wm. Daly to Allen Latham. States notes given over to Tracy for collection. October 10, 1820.
Item No. 20. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Richard C. Anderson. Sends warrants to be recorded, asks for plats and certificates. Asks if Samuel R. Bradford was an officer in the State or the Continental army. October 9, 1820.
Item No. 21. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Allen Latham. Douglas didn’t return for package to be sent Latham, left city without notice. Package now being sent by Mr. Cram. Promises to pay fees as soon as directed in what way. October 11, 1820.
Item No. 22. Cincinnati. Wm. Lyttle to Col. R. C. Anderson. Requests five surveys and entries sent until a final settlement is made between James Taylor and himself. October 11, 1820.
Item No. 23. West Union. Wm. Williamson and John Means to Allen Latham. Legal difficulties with Kirkpatrick. October 13, 1820.
Item No. 24. Wm. Lyttle to Col. Anderson. Withdrawals and entry no. 10459; Beverly Roy, Edward Carrington, David Stephenson, and James Wright enter 518 acres on warrant nos. 154, 1772, and 2740.
Item No. 25. Clermont Co., OH. Robert Townsley to Col. R. C. Anderson. Wants patent on land, inquires if a prior claim is present. October 19, 1820.
Item No. 26. Chillicothe. Amasa Delano note for $1499.09 to Charles Foulke, one day after date. October 24, 1820.
Item No. 27. Amasa Delano assigns mortgage deed of Samuel Monett and Mary, wife, together with note for $1695.74 to Charles Foulke. R. Douglas, attorney.
Item No. 28. Kenansville. Aneram Averitt to Allen Latham. Cards published, ready. Wishes success in "praiseworthy endeavors." October 31, 1820.
Item No. 29. Letter of Attorney. Mary Grier to A. Latham. Executrix of husband’s will. November 21, 1820.
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Item No. 30. Survey no. 10415 for John McClean, 200 acres, warrant no. 6292. David Collins, D.S. November 3, 1820.
Item No. 31. Philadelphia. Ashem to A. Latham or A. C. Looker. Warrants sent nearly year before being concluded are lost. November 3, 1820.
Item No. 32. Jownston [?]. Mortin N. Burch to Allen Latham. Inquiry of evidence necessary to make soldier’s claim of land grant. November 4, 1820.
Item No. 33. Thomas Scott receipt to A. C. Looker, administrator of Benjamin Hough’s estate, for two notes and a mortgage of 50 acres.
Item No. 34. Article of Agreement between A. C. Looker and John Armstrong. Looker sells 50 acres for $81.66. November 12, 1820.
Item No. 35. Survey no. 10390, 30 acres, Anthony Walke, warrant no. 5803. Certified on October 31, 1822, surveyed November 15, 1820. Richard C. Anderson, D.S.
Item No. 36. G. Cotton to R. C. Anderson. Asks for one-half of what is on books in order to have cash to pay debts. November 15, 1820.
Item No. 37. Estate of Benjamin Hough to Allen Latham. Account $316.25. November 16, 1830.
Item No. 38. Philadelphia. Mathew Carey & Son to Allen Latham. $500 or $600 offered, 25% for cash for lands near Pittsburgh. November 25, 1820.
Item No. 39. Kingdom. Mary Grier to Allen Latham. Son David died September 27. She appointed sole executrix. Asks if Geo. Nappins is in Chillicothe. November 27, 1820.
Folder 56: December 1820 to February 1821
Item No. 1. City Point, VA. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of value of 509 acres recently purchased; desires patent. December 1, 1820.
Item No. 2. Lancaster. Samuel McCraskin [McCrackin?] to A. C. Looker. Benjamin Hough left several maps; Alexander Holmes took all with rollers, remaining ones still there. December 1, 1820.
Item No. 3. Circuit court. John Stiles with "force and arms" entered 400 acres occupied by James Jackson, whose term had not expired. $1000 damages. Sues. December 1, 1820.
Item No. 4. Bowling Green. Wm. L. Foulke to Allen Latham. Received $150, half bills, but Miss West to suffer for balance of $300. Offers land for sale at $3 per acre. December 2, 1820.
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Item No. 5. Chillicothe. Thomas Scott to Allen Latham. Asks for original entries of John Fulton. December 4, 1820.
Item No. 6. Edward Stubblefield to Col. R. C. Anderson. Permission for Duncan McArthur to make withdrawals and entries. Withdrawals added by Duncan McArthur. December 12, 1820.
Item No. 7. Chillicothe. Thomas Pollock sold $5.82 ½ to Mr. Gideon Coones, charged to John W. Collet. December 15, 1820.
Item No. 8. James Taylor. One-fifth of 829 acres to Allen Latham for fees. December 23, 1820.
Item No. 9. Newport, KY. James Taylor. Withdrawals to Col. R. C. Anderson. December 23, 1820.
Item No. 10. David Stevens, Jr., judgment $23.85 of Moses Sonny vs. John Hughes. March 30, 1824.
Item No. 11. Newport. James Taylor to Col. R. C. Anderson. Surveys not delivered yet, anxious to receive them. December 23, 1825.
Item No. 12. Duncan McArthur to Col. R. C. Anderson. Certifies 800 acres, survey no. 3664, Ralph Morgan lost by interference with survey no. 5765 for 1000 acres, John McDonald, and with Duncan McArthur’s 143 acres, survey nos. 4484 and 4754. December 25, 1820.
Item No. 13. (OS) Deed. Allison C. Looker, agent for heirs of Benjamin Hough, sells 100 acres for $110 to Valentine Night. February 18, 1820.
Item No. 14. Lexington, KY. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Suit in court neglected, offers office fees and one-fifth for payment. Requests list of 200 names entitled to warrants. Will sell land at 62 ½ cents per acre if immediate sale is possible. January 2, 1821.
Item No. 15. Land office. Warrant no. 807 to surveyor in Virginia to survey for John Green, 7777 2/3 acres. February 1, 1819, and January 12, 1821. Richard C. Anderson.
Item No. 16. Lexington, KY. James W. Palmer to administrators of Ben Hough’s estate. Statement of account $56.37. Maps on hand, $110 for return. January 13, 1821.
Item No. 17. James Freeman to Allen Latham. Requests list of entitled soldiers for land grants; offers partnership in any business he gets through list. January 16, 1821.
Item No. 18. Articles of Agreement. Lease. Allen Latham, agent for heirs of Robert Powell, lease to James and Elizabeth Johnson, house lately occupied by George Reed, $1 for one year, then $10 per month. January 19, 1821.
Item No. 19. Marietta. Ohio Company office. Benjamin P. Putnam. Sends $80 bills of Indiana Bank to exchange for discount not exceeding 30%, Dayton money suggested. January 23, 1821.
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Item No. 20. Columbus. R. Osborn, state auditor, to Allen Latham. Requests county map sent to county auditor with book of instructions. Requests entries and surveys from Col. Anderson’s office, and amount due for copies. January 23, 1821.
Item No. 21. Frankfort, KY. N. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Inquires concerning situation of lands in name of John A. Seitz. January 26, 1821.
Item No. 22. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to Col. R. C. Anderson. Correction of withdrawal of 150 acres of Robert Means and George Hardy. Negligence of making entry when requested caused McArthur to lose many acres to Wm. Robinson through prior claims. January 26, 1821.
Item No. 23. Edgefield Court House, SC. Jesse Blocker to Allen Latham and Leonard. Wishes to know proof necessary to claim land warrants, expense of prosecuting a claim, and value of land if recovered. January 27, 1821.
Item No. 24. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to E. J. Lee. Will send information wanted in leisure time. Advises delay of recording will because of relationship to heir. January 30, 1820.
Item No. 25. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Elias Langham’s survey no. 5572 for 52 acres loses 32 acres by interference with prior claims of Clendenin, McClurg, and representatives of Philip Richard Francis Lee. Believes number of last entry no. 10898 to be incorrect, asks correction. January 30, 1821.
Item Nos. 26. & 27. To Miss Meriwether. Father’s land sold for taxes, will bring suit to regain it for one-half amount of land recovered. (Draft letter.) January 31, 1821.
Item No. 28. Chillicothe. To Peter Wadsworth. Land patented to Moses Basferce and David Jenks sold for taxes, will bring suit to regain it for one-half amount of land regained. (Draft letter.) January 31, 1821.
Item No. 29. Heirs of Benjamin Hough request submission of title to jury, survey no. 8840. February 1, 1821.
Item No. 30. Chillicothe. Warrant located. Signed or given name in a manner legally authorizing Hopson to dispose of land. Asks details of any contract with Hopson to see if land may be regained through suit. (Draft letter.) February 1, 1821.
Item No. 31. Phillips, ME. Eliah Latham to cousin Allen Latham. Introduces Joel Whitney, postmaster, for whom he is a clerk, and requests questions answered. Gives news of relatives. Joel Whitney inquires concerning diseases affecting "Northern Immigrants." Both desire to move to Ohio. February 3, 1821.
Item No. 32. Jesse Baldwin to R. C. Anderson. Sends James Walter to conduct business of land surveying. February 5, 1821.
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Item No. 33. Locust Grove. Thomas M. Sanders to R. C. Anderson. Requests surveys and warrants to be sent by James Walter. (Draft letter.) February 5, 1821.
Item No. 34. Chillicothe. Introducing a major of the Revolutionary army, relative to claims in county. February 6, 1821.
Item No. 35. Chillicothe. General Hopkines, inquiries of evidence against Mr. Manifold to bring suit against him. February 6, 1821.
Item No. 36. Survey no. 10555, Henry Lee, 700 acres, warrant no. 1937. R. C. Anderson, D.S. January 22, 1822.
Item No. 37. Chillicothe. Draft letter to Andrew Hunt. Offers $66 2/3 for warrant or will locate land for 1/3 area. February 10, 1821.
Item No. 38. Draft letter to John McCanoll. If warrant refers to "continental establishment," maybe available land. Will locate and survey it for 1/3.
Item No. 39. Survey nos. 10377 and 10378, Anthony Walke, 215 acres, warrant no. 5803. Survey no. 2752, 533 1/3 acres for Francis Graves, warrant no. 4668. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. February 11, 1821.
Item No. 40. Hillsbourough, OH. Samuel Bell to Allen Latham. Wishes to purchase land, 200 acres, no. 1233, asks price. February 11, 1822.
Item No. 41. Lynchburg. Mat Brown to Allen Latham; asks description and value of 1000 acres of land, when, and amount of taxes due. February 13, 1821.
Item No. 42. Chillicothe. Draft letter. Land in question was sold for taxes, suggests assistance of all heirs to regain ownership. February 14, 1821.
Item No. 43. Bowling Green. Wm. L. Foulke to Allen Latham. Land for sale on Trade Water, inquires if trade may be made. Asks if any land is in name of Wm. Proctor. February 14, 1821.
Item No. 44 and 45. Chillicothe. Draft letter. Gives object of advertisement, to locate lands of Virginia military warrants. Describes proof needed to gain title to warrants. February 16, 1821.
Item Nos. 46. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Richard Archer. Inquires of a Lt. Leigh. February 10, 1821.
Item No. 47. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Sends surveys returned by son. Enter 800 acres, warrant no. 3477, signed by Joseph Petty. February 16, 1821.
Item No. 48. D. Mitchell & Co. and others vs. Appraisement, Johnstin Loyd, $550 worth. February 19, 1821.
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Item No. 49. Frankfort, KY. Francis Lloyd to Allen Latham. Asks to purchase 200 acres of land at White Oak, no. 1233, entered in name of Hunt, offers wagon, feed trough, and two buckets of clover as down payment, balance in two or three years. January 27, 1822.
Folder 57: March to June 1821
Item No. 1. Hillsborough. R. Collins to Allen Latham. Offers $150 for lot owned by Ann West; if not accepted, asks lowest price available. March 1, 1821.
Item No. 2. Newspaper clipping. Letter of R. Osborn, auditor for Ohio, lists tax ratings; on reverse is part of President Monroe’s inaugural speech.
Item No. 3. Southampton, VA. Sam Blunt to Allen Latham; inquiry concerning land willed to son, a minor. March 12, 1821.
Item No. 4. Baltimore. David Hopkins to Allen Latham and Leonard. Agrees to dispossess Mr. Manifold of property defrauded from him. March 13, 1821.
Item No. 5. General Land Office. John Moore to Allen Latham. Mr. Doddridge wants warrant no. 4466 for 200 acres in favor of John Vincent, corporal for three years, should have accompanied survey no. 8451. March 17, 1821.
Item No. 6. Steubenville. Ephraim Root to Allen Latham. $520.25 placed in Farms and Mechanics Bank of Steubenville, receipts of pensions of Wm. Creighton, Roach Ebenezer, Rufus Inman, and Elijah Moore. March 17, 1821.
Item No. 7. Marietta. Ohio Company’s Office. Benjamin P. Putnam to Allen Latham. Indiana paper sent to be exchanged from Mr. Cheedle to make payment on lands. Warns against Col. Hodgdon from experience. March 20, 1821.
Item No. 8. Kingston. Mary Grier to Allen Latham. Mr. Hopkins died owing son $200, informed no property left. March 22, 1821.
Item No. 9. Columbus. Benjamin Platt to Allen Latham. Expects to finish frame in time for last stage of week. May 28, 1821.
Item No. 10. Survey no. 10395, 30 acres, Anthony Walke, by R. C. Anderson, D.S. March 29, 1821.
Item No. 11. Amasa Delano for the use of Charles Foulke vs. Samuel Monett. Execution on judgment entered on mortgage. Memo of understanding between A. Delano and R. Douglas as attorney of C. Foulke. March 31, 1821.
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Item No. 12. Farmington, NH. Nehemiah Eastman to Allen Latham. Requests receipt for payment of previous year’s taxes. Also has lands for sale in Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas. April 6, 1821.
Item No. 13. U.S. Arsenal near Baltimore. David Hopkins to Mr. Latham and Mr. Leonard. Asks terms for recovering land from Mr. Manifold, value, and situation of it. Will forward evidence and papers if agreeable to commence suit early in May. April 9, 1821.
Item No. 14. Cincinnati. Bell Stover to A. Latham. Willing to receive orders on the Treasury. Received entries to June. April 10, 1821.
Item No. 15. Phillips, ME. Elias Latham to Allen Latham. Approves description of western states and hopes sometime to buy some land there. Asks prices of various products in vicinity. States father died when house burned. Joel Whitney to Allen Latham. Grateful for description of territory, contrasts it to northern weather with three feet of snow where he is. Asks price of produce. April 12, 1821.
Item No. 16. Washington, KY. Daniel Morgan. Sends proof of heirs of Geo. Purcell, ten entitled to 266 2/3 acres, will assign one-half for interest. April 15, 1821.
Item No. 17. (OS) Deed. A. C. Looker to Wm. Chandler. $150, 50 acres. April 17, 1821.
Item No. 18. (OS) Mortgage Deed. G. Funk and wife to A. C. Looker. $500, 100 acres. April 20, 1820.
Item No. 19. Lancaster. P. Bucker to Allen Latham. Money to be collected from Mrs. Gilman’s mortgages, may take some time to obtain. April 20, 1821.
Item No. 20. Chillicothe. Draft letter. Allen Latham to Major D. Hopkins. Requests full statement of case before capable of answering questions asked. April 24, 1821.
Item No. 21. Chillicothe. Draft letter. Allen Latham to Andrew Hunt. Terms offered were best possible to afford. Believes warrant can be located to realize cost of it plus interest. April 29, 1821.
Item No. 22. Order for deed. D. Mitchell vs. Johnstin Lloyd. May 1821.
Item No. 23. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Requests list of surveys; encloses warrant with error for correction; encloses $70 to be placed to his credit. May 1, 1821.
Item No. 24. Hillsborough. R. Collins to A. Latham. Wishes to buy 500 or 600 acres at fifty cents an acre. May 5, 1821.
Item No. 25. Washington, KY. Thomas Mountjoy, Jr., to Col. R. C. Anderson. Correction of entry and survey; requests copies forwarded. May 8, 1821.
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Item No. 26. Richmond, KY. Dan Brick to A. Latham. Two Virginia military warrants sent some time ago, no word since; inquired if received. May 12, 1821.
Item No. 27. Soldier’s Retreat. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Requests rough draft of land. Entry no. 10585, John Hackley for 829 acres, altered to 757 acres. May 16, 1821.
Item No. 28. Frankfort, KY. L. Brodhead to A. Latham. Land warrant assigned to Mr. Sawyer, $150 least amount acceptable. May 10, 1821.
Item No. 29. General Land Office. Josiah Meigs to Richard C. Anderson. Survey no. 10250, 500 acres, warrant no. 4835, previously claimed, no patent available. May 17, 1821.
Item No. 30. Chillicothe. Latham and Leonard to Peter Deckard. Particular case peculiar and different. Court ruling at present time concerning such cases and outcome will decide chances for gaining rights to land. May 19, 1821.
Item No. 31. Chillicothe. Draft letter. Latham and Leonard to Bristow & Keinny. Will obtain legal poseession of land if portion given for fees is favorable. May 19, 1821.
Item No. 32. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Col. Anderson. Sends warrant no. 6440 for 3555 2/3 acres granted Mary Stephenson, widow of Major John Stephenson. Will soon send entries. Requests withdrawals; offers home to son Robert, cadet, on way to military school. May 23, 1821.
Item No. 33. Benjamin Hough, in account with Chas. Miller. $2.00 for two pairs of horseshoes. November 23, 1817.
Item No. 34. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderseon. Requests plats and certificates for several surveys. Will visit Kentucky in October or November. May 30, 1821.
Item No. 35. Drawn from bank for A. Latham. $200 received by Leonard from Shane. June 1821.
Item No. 36. Granville, Washington Co., NY. Silvester Norton to Allen Latham. Sends John Pancake’s note for $122.49, to be paid in July. Requests specie or eastern funds sent in payment. June 1, 1821.
Item No. 37. Richard Anderson to Allen Latham. Lists many surveys and withdrawals. June 1, 1821.
Item No. 38. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderson, correcting a misunderstanding of entries of Dun and Mr. Masie. June 5, 1821.
Item No. 39. Cincinnati. B. Stover to A. Latham. Payment from Pergh overdue; faith in buyer grounded on A. Latham’s recommendation. June 9, 1821.
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Item No. 40. William Ross judgment against Francis Jones, $7.25, $0.57 ½ costs. Arch. McClean, J.P. June 14, 1821.
Item No. 41. Receipt from Israel I. Arlibridge, eight barrels of porter for James McCollester as per order from John to Collet. Signed H. W. Collertrie. June 16, 1821.
Item No. 42. Receipt. $7.60 corporation tax of Fanny Thompson. E. W. Scott, town marshal and collector. June 16, 1821.
Item No. 43. Frankfort, KY. N. Sawyer to A. Latham. Inquires if warrant no. 396 was granted to Anderson Lewis. Requests numbers of all warrants granted in Virginia Military District. June 19, 1821.
Item No. 44. (OS) Deed. Christopher I. King to Jas. Partridge. 5333 1/3 acres in Ohio. June 19, 1821.
Item No. 45. Bowling Green. Wm. L. Fowler to Allen Latham; wishes to trade Ohio lands for some in Kentucky; owes $2000 note with Anna B. West. Prefers Tennessee paper as payment. Kentucky not so good. June 20, 1821.
Item No. 46. Portsmouth. Wm. Kendall to R. C. Anderson, correcting entry of 200 acres of land, warrant no. 5803.
Item No. 47. Highland Co., OH. Gershom Perdue and Joseph C. Burgess to Richard C. Anderson. Second request for complete copy of entry no. 2519 in name of Christian Holmes. June 25, 1821.
Item No. 48. Chillicothe. A. C. Looker to R. C. Anderson. Inquires state of account; requests plats and certificates of entries. June 30, 1821.
Folder 58: July to September 1821
Item No. 1. Washington, PA. Boyd Miren (?) to Allen Latham. Inquires whether lien was on land when mortgage was made. July 1, 1821.
Item No. 2. Chillicothe. John Branham sends $10 for survey. (No addressee.) July 2, 1821.
Item No. 3. Clement Ledford (?). July 3, 1821. Account with Ben Hough, A. C. Looker, agent, $6.00 paid, balance due $46.05; $20.06 ¼ received March 5, 1822.
Item No. 4. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson; ten surveys to be recorded. Requests survey copies; complains of withholding own surveys by Anderson, in Robert Means’ name for bill against estate. July 4, 1821.
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Item No. 5. A. Poe receipt for one dollar lease. July 4, 1821.
Item No. 6. Survey no. 10510, 80 acres, Hubbard Wyatt, warrant no. 6966. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. July 4, 1821. Examined and leased November 9, 1821. R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 7. Merur (?) County. Mr. M. Chapline to R. C. Anderson. 100 acre warrant in name of Iaiah [Isaiah?] Myers to be surveyed. July 5, 1821.
Item No. 8. New Richmond. Clermont Co., OH. Geo. C. Light to R. C. Anderson. Warrant assigned by Thomas Terry to Jacob Maw. Entry no. 10717, James Morrison, survey no. 2940. July 5, 1821.
Item No. 9. Near Manchester, OH. Richard Rounsavill to Richard C. Anderson. Sends surveys to cover entries; retained copy of warrant no. 5781. Requests plat and certificate. July 7, 1821.
Item No. 10. Hillsborough, OH. Samuel Bell to R. C. Anderson. Sends two surveys and $3. July 14, 1821.
Item No. 11. William Ross judgment against George Reade and Philip Reade $30, interest fifty cents, costs $1.27. Archibald McClean, J.P. July 14, 1821.
Item No. 12. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Clearing of David Bradford’s entry; again requests certain surveys. July 14, 1821.
Item No. 13. Shelbyville. Bristow Kinney to Allen Latham. Contract to begin legal action to gain possession of land for one-third obtained. July 21, 1821.
Item No. 14. Newport. James Taylor to R. C. Anderson. Warrant no. 979 assigned by John McPhearson to Wm. Roberts, then to James Taylor. Sends copy of warrant in name of representatives of William Miller, 50 acres of entry no. 10661. Sends $2. July 21, 1821.
Item No. 15. Marietta. H. P. Willcox to Allen Latham. Refers to General Kerr for needed information. July 24, 1821.
Item No. 16. Evidence of enlistment of Archibald Gordon; error listed him as John Gordon. John Bennett, witness. July 26, 1821.
Item No. 17. Columbus. Auditor of State’s Office. R. Osborn to R. C. Anderson. Requests account for surveys furnished preceding fall, will pay it toward Anderson’s taxes. July 30, 1821.
Item No. 18. Article of agreement. Alison C. Looker, agent for heirs of Benjamin Hough, sells Abraham Sprague 36 ¾ acres for $110.20. July 13, 1821.
Item No. 19. Same as above.
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Item No. 20. Cincinnati. Bellamy Stover to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning Pergh and Gilman, also concerning lots in Columbus. July 31, 1821.
Item No. 21. Deed. Wm. Thornsburgh and wife sell 150 acres to Levi Hodge for $375. August 8, 1821.
Item No. 22. Lexington. Henry Asbury to Mr. Leonard. Encloses ejectment against Jacob Dresler. Warrant already entered on 423 acres. Inquires concerning similarity of General Kerr’s suit to this. Wants list of lands for sale. August 9, 1821.
Item No. 23. Lexington, KY. Henry Asbury to Mr. Leonard. Roberty Yancy sold 2000 acres, believed to be all owned, but sold 1000 acres more to Asbury. Inquiry concerning value, tax, and situation. August 13, 1821.
Item No. 24. Granville. S. Norton to Allen Latham. Sends $164 receipt, and note against B. Stewart and John Retenour of Jefferson Township, requests collection. August 16, 1821.
Item No. 25. Account of Ben Hough to Samuel Lunback. Balance due, $14.12. August 16, 1821.
Item No. 26. Copy of deed. Thomas McDonald and wife sell for $350, land to Robert Long. August 20, 1821.
Item No. 27. Wm. Lundbeck account with Benjamin Hough, A. C. Looker, agent; damages $224.36, costs $3.19. November 4, 1822.
Item No. 28. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to R. C. Anderson. Sends warrant for 300 acres and three entries to record. August 26, 1821.
Item No. 29. New Haven, CT. Sydney E. Morsu to Allen Latham; wrote a "Universal Gazetter," $8.00, wishes to send a copy for criticisms. Also published a school geography with atlas and questions he desires to be examined and, if approved, asks that it be introduced to Ohio state schools. Inquires concerning geographical information about Ohio for a new gazetteer of U.S. September 2, 1821.
Item No. 30. John C. Wormeley to Latham and Leonard. Believes claim of land secure and assignments of it not genuine. Will pay fees when money acceptable in Ohio is obtained. September 7, 1821.
Item No. 31. Columbus. Henry Dana Ward to Allen Latham. Lot 1, Range 19, 371 acres in name of Seth Harding. September 10, 1821.
Item No. 32. King and Tacon Co., VA. Lee Bralware to Philip Todd. Gives power of attorney; requests cash $1.25 or less for lands. September 10, 1821.
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Item No. 33. Allen Latham to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 10786, David Anderson, 100 acres, warrant no. 6340. Inquires if warrant nos. 3225 and 3227 assigned to Daniel Broadhead were located. September 12, 1821.
Item No. 34. Harrison Co., KY. Thomas Holt to Allen Latham. Has plats and certificates for land but has difficulty securing patent. Sends copies from general land officer to assist Latham with business. Warrant no. 633, survey no. 819, by N. Massie, 1798. September 12, 1821.
Item No. 35. Lynchberg. Matt Brown to Allen Latham; requests lands shown to prospective purchaser, Mr. Ried, to sell not over $2 per acre. September 13, 1821.
Item No. 36. Allen Latham, attorney for heirs of Robert Powell. Memo to General Joseph Kerr, lease to rent property. September 19, 1821.
Item No. 37. Frankfort. N. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Asks loan of $200 or $300. Expects to have about 20,000 acres soon to repay. September 20, 1821.
Item No. 38. Deed. John Noel, Sheriff of Scioto County, to William Lodevick, obtained through judgment against Justin Lloyd. September 25, 1821.
Item No. 39. Hillsborough. Samuel Bell to Allen Latham. Dates of entries: Jones, November 27, 1819, patented September 21, 1820; Bell, September 1820. September 27, 1821.
Item No. 40. (OS) Deed. G. Gray to Joseph Wright, survey no. 635, 99 ½ acres for $398. September 27, 1821.
Item No. 41. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 10806, George Handy, 10 acres, warrant no. 5536. Requests surveys of Means as soon as account is settled. September 29, 1821.
Item No. 42. Washington City. O. M. Callis to Latham and Leonard. Father served in army and acquired much land in grants but finds no title to permit sale. Has proof of ownership and wishes title granted. September 29, 1821.
Folder 59: October to December 1821
Item No. 1. Chillicothe. Wilkins Ogburn to Allen Latham. Sends $5 fees on survey no. 4154, 200 acres; if not enough money, requests survey sent to Cadwallader Wallace, and remainder will be paid to him. October 3, 1821.
Item No. 2. Richmond, KY. Daniel Buck to Allen Latham. Sends assignments of Duke and Johnson, requests patents. October 3, 1821.
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Item No. 3. Memo of agreement. Jonathan Miner, cabinetmaker, to make $477 worth of furniture for Allen Latham, delivered within three months, payment to be 154 acres of land plus $15 down payment. October 5, 1821.
Item No. 4. West Union. Wm. Armstrong to Wm. Creighton, Jr. Deed for land purchased by Williamson; Means and Armstrong arrived eighteen months after contract was made; land prices now dropped and an occupant on land refuses to vacate without suit, so all aren’t willing to accept contract. Armstrong lost chance for exchange by delay in acquiring deed. A. Latham, agent in business. October 6, 1821.
Item No. 5. Chillicothe. Silvanus Bowme [Bourne?] to R. C. Anderson. Requests plat and certificate on survey no. 10639 of 450 acres to obtain patent. October 6, 1821.
Item No. 6. Hillsborough, OH. Samuel Bell to Allen Latham. Inquires if entry for 206 acres for McCormick was made prior to entry made for Jones, as it is for a poor man. Offers to buy land or to pay for withdrawal of entry. October 7, 1821.
Item No. 7. R. C. Anderson to Allen Latham. Lists surveys and withdrawals. October 8, 1821.
Item No. 8. City Point, VA. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Received warrant for land but unable to get assignment from Mrs. Claiborne as she sold her share. Wonders what price might be gotten for land if taken in horses and mules. October 12, 1821.
Item No. 9. Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Sends two land warrants to be located. Also sends warrant with blank assignment to sell at seventy-five cents per acre. October 12, 1821.
Item No. 10. Steubenville. E. Root to Allen Latham. Requests money to be deposited in a bank and a receipt sent to cashier of Steubenville Bank. October 15, 1821.
Item No. 11. Copy of warrant issued Robert Steward, October 12, 1816, no. 6992. Letter by Allen Latham to learn if warrant has been located, and number of lots drawn and name of person to whom it was sent.
Item No. 12. Near Newark, DE. John Bennett to Allen Latham. Inquires if land warrant issued to Capt. Michael Rudulph was located in his or Tobias Rudulph’s name. Robert McKim of Richmond, 200 acres to be located with several hundred more soon to be issued. October 22, 1821.
Item No. 13. Revolutionary soldiers entitled to bounty lands. List dated October 25, 1821, issued by Latham and Leonard.
Item No. 14. City Point. John Peterson to Allen Latham. Inquires concerning tax on 509 acres purchased. October 27, 1821.
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Item No. 15. Chillicothe. Transfer of title bond to Edward H. Edwards by Edward Sherlock. Had been transferred to Sherlock by James Alway (?). (Part of deed missing.) December 8, 1821.
Item No. 16. W. Woolfolk, Sr., assigns land warrant no. 6457 for 600 acres to Allen Latham. December 6, 1821.
Item No. 17. Chillicothe. Silvanus Bowme [Bourne?] to R. C. Anderson. Withdraw survey no. 10228 and reenter no. 10870, 1450 acres, warrant no. 6249, assigned from C. Wallace. No. 10871, 250 acres, warrant nos. 4349 and 4350.
Item No. 18. Philadelphia. Samuel Ansden (?) to Latham and Leonard. Secured lawyer Stephen Dupomean to attend his business. Inquires if, at time deed was executed to John Fowler, he was in actual partnership with said John, a land broker; inquires if office was in Philadelphia. December 10, 1821.
Item No. 19. New Castle City, DE. John Bennett to Allen Latham, giving information of whereabouts of family of Nathaniel Mitchell. Mail delivery in Newark was daily; on farm was three times a week. December 13, 1821.
Item No. 20. Thomas Pru to Latham & Leonard. Inquiry concerning Vieavianus Dickenson and William Whipple land, quality and quantity. December 25, 1821.
Item No. 21. James M. Broom to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning taxes due. December 13, 1821.
Item No. 22. Castle Hill, George Town. Sam Shepard to Richard C. Anderson. Survey 125 acres of land, no. 3813, Cornelius Skinner. Requests copy. December 14, 1821.
Item No. 23. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Col. R. C. Anderson. Has contract with heirs of John Beck, 1000 acre claim which had previously been located. Requests certificate of deputy; will withdraw entries and reenter. December 14, 1821.
Item No. 24. Ohio County. William F. Beck to Allen Latham. Sends patent of 1000 acres. December 18, 1821.
Item No. 25. City Point. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Gives authority to do all business; adjustment of assignment will allow nonpayment of $15, two years’ taxes due. Inquires whether Samuel Turner is from Petersburg, VA. December 20, 1821.
Item No. 26. David Mayin to William Williamson. Will sell land with its improvements for $550. December 29, 1821.
Item No. 27. Manchester, OH. William Williamson to Allen Latham. Mr. McGinn wishes to compromise on expense of property to be bought, will given answer "Saturday." December 31, 1821.
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Item No. 28. Article of agreement. Allison Looker, agent for heirs of Benjamin Hough, sells land, $110, to Josiah Chsum. November 20, 1821.
Item No. 29. Survey no. 10572, 69 acres, John Watkins, warrant no. 6255. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. November 21, 1821. Examined and recorded by R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 30. Hillsborough. Samuel Bell to Allen Latham. Asks which surveys are near own land. November 22, 1822.
Item No. 31. Granville. Silvester Norton to Allen Latham. Fullerton holds note for $22, believed to attempt defrauding Norton. Has six weeks old son named "Allen." November 27, 1821.
Item No. 32. Columbia. John Wormeley to Latham and Leonard. Resents not receiving copy of assignment procured; requests one. Business to be "secret." November 27, 1821.
Item No. 33. Lexington, KY. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Inquires whether warrants sent were received; asks progress of suit against Dresler; asks price of small warrants and whether they are much in demand. November 5, 1820.
Item No. 34. James M. Broom to Allen Latham. Will sell or rent lands; gives authority to act on business; sends deed for recording. November 9, 1821.
Item No. 35. General Land Office. Josiah Meigs to Allen Latham. Sends certificate of issue and delivery of patent on warrant no. 6992. November 9, 1821.
Item No. 36. Above certificate (Item No. 35), same date, in favor of Wm. Stewart and heirs of Private Robert Stewart, deceased.
Item No. 37. Philadelphia. Henry Hasherger to Allen Latham. Land sold for taxes to be reclaimed. Wants improvements on lands. November 10, 1821.
Item No. 38. Survey no. 10192, David Ross, 1000 acres, warrant nos. 3034, 332, 750, 1234, and 1427. Thos. J. McArthur, D.S. Examined and recorded February 13, 1822, by R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 39. Platt Bruck to Allen Latham. Encloses execution against Sheriff Spragen. November 19, 1821.
Item No. 40. Article of agreement. Allison C. Looker, agent for Benjamin Hough’s heirs, sells 110 acres, $1.25 per acre, to F. G. West. January 31, 1822.
Folder 60: January to July 1822
Item No. 1. David Murphy grants Andrew Murphy 80 acres. January 7, 1822.
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Item No. 2. Wheeling, VA. Henry Northrup to Allen Latham. Gives authority to sell land. January 10, 1822.
Item No. 3. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderson. Requests plats and certificates of surveys. January 11, 1822.
Item No. 4. Louisville. Robert Todd to Allen Latham. Wants more than $1 per acre, inquires amount already paid by M. H. Johnson; just received $7. January 13, 1822.
Item No. 5. John Janney to Allen Latham. Inquires if taxes on land are paid, willing to sell at a good price. January 20, 1822.
Item No. 6. Wecco Church, VA. Thomas Brown to Allen Latham. Willing that Latham recover claims; inquires which one-third will be taken as fees. February 1, 1822.
Item No. 7. Williamsburg, OH. Robert Tannsley to R. C. Anderson. Requests plat and certificate of 17 acres in name of Wm. Mosley. Being prosecuted for title for part of land so desires patent on them. Also, J. J. Foots to R. C.Anderson. Requests copy of survey of 100 acres, Henry Lee. February 4, 1822.
Item No. 8. Philadelphia. Timothy Pickering to Allen Latham. States Samuel Hodgdon and he bought land together and Hodgdon has them in his name, sells without notice, and shares no receipts. One case of 800 acres; asked when sold, replied, "3 years ago." Pickering wants investigation of land and ownership. Chas. Chauncey adds line for Latham to give prompt and close attention to Pickering’s business. February 15, 1822.
Item No. 9. B. Hough title bond to J. Bowen. 150 acres, survey no. 8053 for $300. February 18, 1822.
Item No. 10. Logan Co., KY. Benj. Temple to Allen Latham. Urges suit against Kirkpatricks. Inquires of C. Wallace and David Collins if in Chillicothe. February 21, 1822.
Item No. 11. Entry no. 10952, Henry Putten, 100 acres, warant no. 3883. March 4, 1822.
Item No. 12. Assignment from Ogden to Sherman and Order to Murphy. March 9, 1822.
Item No. 13. A. C. Looker to Daniel Devoise. Requests giving bearer, John Woolcut, mare left in his keeping. March 12, 1822.
Item No. 14. Article of agreement. Allison Looker sold fifty acres, $111, to Daniel Devoise. March 12, 1822.
Item No. 15. Wecco Church. Thomas Brown to Latham and Leonard. To get power of attorney from all heirs. Tells reasons for delay in securing it so far. March 15, 1822.
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Item No. 16. Richmond. Wm. G. Penolton to Mr. Thomas Brown. Records show Feburary 20, 1794, a warrant issued no. 2638, John McAdam, heir-at-law to Joseph McAdam for 2666 2/3 acres. July 1, 1784, warrant no. 3286, John McAdam, 2666 2/3 acres for services as lieutenant. Fee fifty cents. March 24, 1822.
Item No. 17. Wecco Church. Thomas Brown to Latham and Leonard. Enclosed power of attorney; asks opinion of prospects of case. March 29, 1822.
Item No. 18. Washington City. William Gorden. Asks inquiry into case of assignment of John McAdams’ land to Thomas D. Harris by the administrator, Thomas Taylor, invites him to visit. (Addressee absent, probably A. Latham.) April 2, 1822.
Item No. 19. Louisville. Copy of tax receipt $11.608 paid by Benj. I. Harrison, for brother, Chas. L. Harrison. April 5, 1822.
Item No. 20. Soldier’s Retreat. Richard Anderson to Allen Latham. John A. Fulton, entry of 150 acres, no. 9354. April 5, 1822.
Item No. 21. Steubenville. E. Root to A. Latham. Requests procuring money due on pension certificate sent by Mr. Collier. Forty-eight dollars enclosed and witnessed by P.W. White. April 17, 1821.
Item No. 22. Cincinnati. B. Straw to Allen Latham. Mentions Latham’s recent marriage. Leaves business in Latham’s care, sends copy of certificate to ascertain value of it. Date March 31, 1819, John Breast assigns lands to Amos Harris. April 18, 1822.
Item No. 23. Chillicothe. Anthony Walke to Col. R. C. Anderson. Requests plats and certificates and copies of warrants where satisfied. Price quoted by Mr. Dun for surveying totaled $28.49. Lists 6350 acres and survey numbers. April 20, 1822.
Item No. 24. State of Ohio vs. Andrew Nahaffie (?). On May 5, 1822, states he was in house of Solomon Parker and did not hear Mrs. Kindel say anything about a Hill captain.
Item No. 25. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Sends transfer of 200 acres of Ralph Morgan’s survey no. 3664 to James R. Hulse and fifty acres to McArthur from Hulse. Encloses survey no. 10176 for 384 acres in name of David Williams, to be recorded and returned with survey no. 10537 in name of Bowman. April 23, 1822.
Item No. 26. Military warrant no. 6496 to survey for Joshua Younger, 200 acres. John Younger assigns land to John Penill. April 23, 1822.
Item No. 27. Xenia. James Galloway. Didn’t know patent was to be filed in office when part of survey was lost. Requests list of surveys. Sends $20. Gave $50 in silver to be delivered to Latham by Mr. Goode, but he turned it in for paper and received only $42.85 value. April 24, 1822.
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Item No. 28. Deed. Sarah Snead to Allen Latham. May 1822.
Item No. 29. Xenia. James Galloway to A. Latham. States copy of warrant was sent and not original, asks if it will secure a patent on land. May 1, 1822.
Item No. 30. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Wm. Godman. Sends printed form and instructions applicable to case of Alex McMullin. Date of form: May 1, 1822. November 25, 1822.
Item No. 31. Power of attorney. Peter Binford to John Watts. May 4, 1822.
Item No. 32. Joel Taylor appoints John Watts power of attorney, to locate, sell, and convey title, 400 acres. May 9, 1822.
Item No. 33. Hillsborough. Allen Trimble to R. C. Anderson. Sends entry for 100 acres of land no. 3605 and 11035, Samuel Dening, 100 acres, warrant no. 1215. June 17, 1822.
Item No. 34. Memorandum agreement. Allison C. Looker, administrator of estate of Benjamin Hough. David Wieder, owes rent on farm, granted permission to plant grain and keep two-thirds of crop. Title to land in question. John M. Hunt brings claims. June 17, 1822.
Item No. 35. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Sends two surveys and an assignment for recording. June 20, 1822.
Item No. 36. Wythe Courthouse, VA. Coleman Asbury to Latham and Leonard. Inquiry of means to obtain a warrant; asks selling price of warrants. June 20, 1822.
Item No. 37. Survey no. 10869, 100 acres, Nathaniel Sawyer, warrant no. 6460. Survey no. 10701, 150 acres, Mary Stephenson, warrant no. 6440. Survey no. 10585, 151 2/5 acres, John Hackley, warrant no. 596. Survey no. 10868, 300 acres, representative of General McCormick, warrant no. 6381. July 6, 1822.
Item No. 38. Bowling Green. W. Elezey to N. Sawyer. Says he has often been sued for any money he owned, fears cannot afford to pursue claim at Chillicothe. Gives information concerning lands of Major Powell, beginning 1787. July 7, 1822.
Item No. 39. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham. Wrote six weeks prior and now writes to learn if letter was received as no answer received and former communications always prompt. July 12, 1822.
Item No. 40. Richmond, VA. Joseph Carter to Allen Latham. Asks description and value of various military lands. July 15, 1822.
Item No. 41. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Latham and Leonard. Mr. Ackinson not considering himself an attorney, wouldn’t take charge of case but might be consulted. July 28, 1822.
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Item No. 42. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to (address missing). Resents Mr. Meigs’ attitude; says surveys sent in December and awaiting patents, need copy of warrant accompanying. Requests copies of warrants made and sent to Mr. Meigs to save postage. July 24, 1822.
Item No. 43. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Latham and Leonard. Mr. Ackinson doesn’t intend to manage the business of Mr. Fowler and Mr. Chase. Wrote them but received no response. July 25, 1822.
Item No. 44. Hillsborough. Allen Trimble to R. C. Anderson. Returns survey of 400 acres, S.K. Bradford; entries and warrant in name of Elisha King possibly miscarried, inquiry concerning it. July 31, 1822.
Folder 61: August to November 1822
Item No. 1. Richmond. Robert and Hull Neilson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of quality and value of various military warrants. Robert N. plans to visit Ohio in fall or winter. August 3, 1822.
Item No. 2. Daniel James to Allen Latham. Letter from son stating certificate from James Holmes respecting land warrant necessary. Certificate was obtained and sent but received no answer and wondered if it miscarried. August 13, 1822.
Item No. 3. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Correction of number of survey no. 10531. August 15, 1822.
Item No. 4. Salem. T. Pickering to Samuel Hodgdon. Writes copy of letter received from General Lytle, says Chase and Fowler are partners wishing to buy Pickering’s land. $4000 cost. August 16, 1822.
Item No. 5. Baltimore. Nath. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Going to Delaware and Philadelphia. Captain Hoggs’ claim was good. August 17, 1822.
Item No. 6. West Union. R. Buchanan to Col. R. C. Anderson. Sends survey and entries for recording. Requests plats and certificates in order to obtain patent. August 22, 1822.
Item No. 7. Steubenville. E. Root to Allen Latham. Ill health interfered with plans about notes payable to father. Wants signature of proof that Mr. Whorti lives in Franklin county. Asks about missionary claim which Mr. Wilson sent. Inquires of Jonathan Steelman. August 23, 1822.
Item No. 8. City Point, VA. John Peterson to Allen Latham. Uneasy because last letter not answered. Fifteen dollars in taxes due, payment avoided technically possible requested as suggested. Asks prices of lands of neighborhood. September 27, 1822.
Item No. 9. Columbus. A. Sham. Paid brother for three land warrants, $236 cash. Hopes price agreeable to Allen Latham. September 4, 1822.
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Item No. 10. Buth [Bath?] County. Samuel Williams to Allen Latham. Seven dollars sent by Benson to pay land taxes. September 7, 1822.
Item No. 11. Article of agreement. A. C. Looker to Edward Sherlock. Sold 184 ½ acres, $500. September 8, 1822.
Item No. 12. General Land Office. Geo. Hile, clerk to Mr. B. G. Leonard. No patent issued on warrant referred to in letter of August 31. September 8, 1820.
Item No. 13. Williamsburg. Andrew Foote to Allen Latham. Examined records and did not find any deeds from Robert Morris to anyone. September 10, 1822.
Item No. 14. Washington. J. Pentecost to Allen Latham. Asks amount of balance due, deducting fees, for lands sold. September 10, 1822.
Item No. 15. Chillicothe. Silvanus Browne [Bourne?] to Col. R. C. Anderson. Requests copy of charges for each survey separately. Sends forty dollars on State Bank in New Orleans; asks if it overpays his account. Lists amounts to $100 paid. September 11, 1822.
Item No. 16. Philipsburg. M. C. Moore to Allen Latham. Asks amount on heirs share of land will cost and when possession may be had and the price. September 13, 1822.
Item No. 17. Danville, VA. Sam. D. Rawlins to A. Latham and B. G. Leonard. Sends warrant, 100 acres, wants it surveyed, asks charges. September 28, 1822.
Item No. 18. Halifax, NC. Austin Williams to Allen Latham and B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of ten- year land warrant. Sends copy dated August 29, 1812. September 29, 1822.
Item No. 19. Survey no. 12006, 100 acres, Thomas Gordon, warrant no. 5912. Survey no. 11044, 200 acres, George Brown, warrant no. 6051. Survey no. 12004, 22 acres, Mathew Bowner, warrant no. 3879. Survey no. 12005, 25 acres, Mathew Bowner, warrant no. 3879. Survey no. 12003, 25 acres, Mathew Bowner, warrant no. 6369. Survey no. 9820, 50 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 3879. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. September 30, 1822.
Item No. 20. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. Asks particulars of business arrangement as it was impossible for him to return for details the day he was in Chillicothe. October 4, 1822.
Item No. 21. Wilmington. Copy of a letter from E. W. Gilbert, representative of the Monroe family, to Allen Latham. Quoting length of time taxes may be overdue and when advertised for sale. J. M. Broom wrote that by above copy of letter it was shown that his taxes were involved with D. N. Monroe’s. October 9, 1822.
Item No. 22. Lexington, KY. Benj. Bruce to Allen Latham. Requests survey of Geo. Bruce’s warrant no. 2378, 200 acres. October 20, 1822.
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Item No. 23. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Latham and Leonard. Inquiring concerning progress with case of Mr. Chase and Mr. Fowler. Has more money now for expenses and fees. October 20, 1822.
Item No. 24. Logan County. Benj. Temple to Allen Latham. Urges collection of money due Miss West. States Mr. English denies promise to pay for land. October 21, 1822.
Item No. 25. In council, October 24, 1822. Archibald Gordon to be allowed land bounty as private in Continental line, on July 19, 1822, warrant no. 6508, 200 acres issued in favor of Acrhibald Gordon, issued to Robert McKim. (Copy from records of Virginia land office.)
Item No. 26. Survey no. 7375, 200 acres, Benjamin Goodin, warrant nos. 230 and 231. Certification signed by Allen Latham. Richard C. Anderson, D.S. October 30, 1822.
Item No. 27. Chillicothe. Thomas Hinde to Francis Taylor, Norfolk, VA. Request to pay Allen Latham $405 for Mrs. Sarah F. Snead on order. October 30, 1822.
Item No. 28. Hinde’s draft protested. W. W. Sharp, notary public. November 27, 1822.
Item No. 29. Frankfort. Robert Powell to Latham and Leonard. Suit to be tried second week in November. Wishes Latham or Leonard to attend. October 30, 1822.
Item No. 30. Robertson County, TN. Brooke Duval to Allen Latham. Asks information concerning land warrant location and whether patent was granted. October 31, 1822.
Item No. 31. Kentucky, W. Plesent Madison. J. Barnett to Allen Latham. Sends $15 for taxes; inquires if amount sent year before was received; wants land to be sold. November 3, 1822.
Item No. 32. Tax receipt $6.94 paid by William Lunback on 102 acres, entry no. 2863.
Item No. 33. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests copies of all entries made since no. 11033; has some warrants not located and wishes to have them in before expiration of time limit. November 6, 1822.
Item No. 34. Philadelphia. H. Novice (?) to Allen Latham. Inquires amount of taxes due. November 7, 1822.
Item No. 35. Hillsborough, London [Loudoun?] Co., VA. Henry Oran to Allen Latham. Inquires whether taxes in arrears and amount of surplus land surrounding subject land, and prices. November 12, 1822.
Item No. 36. Glasgow, Scotland. Naham Ward to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning land in the name of John Graham now diseased [deceased?]. November 14, 1822.
Item No. 37. Charles Haler to Allen Latham. Asks prospects of final conclusion of business with Mr. Cowan. November 14, 1822.
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Item No. 38. Philadelphia. Union Office. James G. Watts & Co. to Allen Latham. Desires accounts to be collected of persons in vicinity: John Carlisle $9, William Ermine $9, F. Renick $9. Total $27. November 15, 1822.
Item No. 39. Lexington, GA. Wm. G. Andrews to Allen Latham. Sends exemplification of Will of Wm. Andrews and letter of attorney signed by heirs for land to be sold and United States money sent. November 18, 1822.
Item No. 40. Staunbos, VA. Edmund Easingbon to Allen Latham. Wants a small farm. November 24, 1822.
Item No. 41. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Allen Latham. Wishes to close unfinished business by January. Entry no. 10698 interferes with David Bradord’s survey no. 5280. Lists errors. November 25, 1822.
Item No. 42. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Ephraim Root. $424 found in desk with name. Mailed it. Asks names of claimants. November 27, 1822.
Item No. 43. Thomas Hindes in account with Col. Richard C. Anderson. Balance $1282.86 ½. November 26, 1822.
Item No. 44. Washington. J. Pentecost to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning number of sales made. Wants taxes paid. November 27, 1822.
Item No. 45. N.C. [North Carolina?]. Geo. W. Freeman to Allen Latham. Asks prevention of selling his land for taxes; former agent, John Watts, procured plat and certificate, so no office fees were expected to be due. November 27, 1822.
Item No. 46. Survey no. 10992, 40 acres, A. C. Looker, warrant no. 6475. Survey no. 10465, 60 acres, A. C. Looker, warrant no. 6162. Survey no. 9639, 15 acres, Ann Gholson, warrant no. 6234. Survey no. 10991, 60 acres, Wm. Woodfolk, warrant no. 6475. David Collins, D.S. November 28, 1822.
Item No. 47. Wheeling. John M. Patten to Allen Latham. Sends copy of auditors’ receipt of taxes paid. Does not correspond with memorandum sent by Latham. November 30, 1822.
Folder 62: December 1822 to January 1823
Item No. 1. Harrison County. Thos. Holt to Allen Latham. Brother purchased land of Latham; state money not acceptable, so asks if he will accept amount due in horses. December 2, 1822.
Item No. 2. Survey no. 12035, 1000 acres, Wm. F. Gaires, warrant no. 456. Allen Latham, D.S. Certification by R. C. Anderson. December 6, 1822.
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Item No. 3. Frankfort, KY. John Roberts, for Francis Lloyd, to Allen Latham. Has 1400 acres of military lands to be sold. Liberal commission for cash, $3 per acre, one-half down on terms. December 10, 1822.
Item No. 4. On board steamboat. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. Requests terms of final adjustment for no. 912. Eliza Scott’s business also to be answered. December 14, 1822.
Item No. 5. Richmond, KY. Daniel Brick to Allen Latham. Bought land from Duke and Johnson, wishes to sell, asks amount possible and wants payment in U.S. notes. December 14, 1822.
Item No. 6. Accmark [Accomack?]. Mathew Floyd to Allen Latham. Requests certificate of redemption of Col. Darby’s land; 1000 acres for sale for taxes, asked to pay taxes and not sell; if sold, redemption asked. Will sell in spring when crops will help raise value. December 15, 1822.
Item No. 7. Washington. Joseph Vance to Richard C. Anderson. Inquires whether an entry and a survey were made to agree with copies enclosed, wants patent. December 17, 1822.
Item No. 8. Deed. James Dougal, Collector of Taxes, to Wm. Murphy. $7.14 ¾. December 17, 1822.
Item No. 9. Champaign County. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Sends land warrant no. 6485 to be entered. December 18, 1822.
Item No. 10. Logan County. Benjamin Temple to Allen Latham. David Collins stated that Mr. English had paid Latham, and that Latham had sent Miss West $200. December 18, 1822.
Item No. 11. Survey no. 12066, 109 acres, Joshua Poythres, warrantn no. 5887. Survey no. 10434, 166 acres, David Stephenson, warrant no. 347. Survey nos. 10081, 10605, 10984, 10858, and 12171, 458 1/3 acres, Walter Dun and David Chapman, warrant nos. 5870, 6417, 6489, 6420, and 6428. Thomas J. McArthur, D.S. December 18, 1822. Walter Dun, D.S. January 9, 1823.
Item No. 12. Mansfield, OH. Geo. Ewing to Allen Latham. Had sent wrong number of military warrant for patent. Asks amount of taxes due since 1819. December 19, 1822.
Item No. 13. Richmond. P. Doddridge to C. Lafland. Requests necessary papers to obtain Mr. Tabuer’s patent without delay. December 20, 1822.
Item No. 14. Solmon Sunford to Allen Latham. Inquires terms for sale of Dayton Section. December 20, 1822.
Item No. 15. Peter Spurek to J. P. and L. Moore. Receipt for note four years ground rent, $20.70. December 21, 1822.
Item No. 16. New Glasgow, Amherst Co., VA. Lucas C. Thompson to Latham and Leonard. Captain Fauntleroy entitled to 4000 acres; A. W. Carter, relative, entitled to one-half by devise,
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Item No. 17. Columbus. Auditor of States Office. R. Osborn to R. C. Anderson. After January 4, requests copies of all entries made prior to date. December 25, 1822.
Item No. 18. Survey no. 10434, 166 acres, David Stephenson, warrant no. 367, Thomas J. McArthur, D.S. Examined and recorded by R. C. Anderson, July 7, 1823. Certification of land warrant by Allen Latham.
Item No. 19. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Thos. Hold. Sends copy of survey by Major White. 12 years ago sold for $2 an acre; value now increased. December 26, 1822.
Item No. 20. John Littleton to Allen Latham. Wants copy of agreement made with James Reader recorded before sending any papers to Ann B. West. December 26, 1822.
Item No. 21. Future Prospect, Amelia. Richard K. Gours to Allen Latham. Requesting payment of bond due to Muir’s estate. December 28, 1822.
Item No. 22. Louisville. W. C. Galt to Allen Latham. Letter received and forwarded to brother and to sister. Promises later letter after hearing from them. December 30, 1822.
Item No. 23. No. 12017, 200 acres withdrawn and reentered, Archibald Gordon, warrant no. 6508. January 1, 1823.
Item No. 24. Certification of above entry and survey, October 6, 1856. Signed E. P. Kendrick.
Item No. 25. Philadelphia. Geo. D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning lands owned. Asks whether any had been sold and whether taxes were overdue. January 4, 1823.
Item No. 26. Waynesborough. Wm. B. Coalter to Latham and Leonard. Sends land warrant to be located, wants it tenanted and improved to raise value for later sale. January 5, 1823.
Item No. 27. Lancaster. William W. Irvin to Allen Latham. Wants patent on 480 acres assigned by Lucas Sullivant. January 20, 1823.
Item No. 28. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 12087 of 180 acres lost and 100 acres on no. 12373, withdrawn and reentered. January 10, 1823.
Item No. 29. Receipt of A. Swan to B. G. Seman, $50 in part. January 11, 1823.
Item No. 30. Darby Creek. Clark Provin to Allen Latham. Examined survey no. 5139, worth $1.50 per acre. Several prospective purchasers. January 16, 1823.
Item No. 31. Soldier’s Retreat. R. C. Anderson to Allen Latham. Sends copies of entries, postage $1.11. January 17, 1823.
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Item No. 32. Columbus. P. N. White to Allen Latham. Marching and counter-marching cause writer to contemplate desertion as aide to general; will do surveying in time to be listed in spring markets. January 26, 1823.
Item No. 33. Moses Redmond leased 25 acres for 400 bushels corn to be delivered on or before November 15. January 20, 1823.
Item No. 34. Paris, KY. David Holt to Allen Latham. Land on which Adam Taylor lives, for sale month previous, $1.50 more now. Must sell some land on which Mother lives at present time to obtain money for purchase; therefore, asks lowest price possible. Offer brother Thomas made to trade horses was unauthorized. January 20, 1823.
Item No. 35. Hillsborough. Samuel Bell to B. G. Leonard. Wrote twice to Latham and received no answer, so presumes he is not at home. Asks Leonard to inform Latham that Bell wishes to purchase some of his land. January 23, 1823.
Item No. 36. Logan County. Benjamin Temple to Allen Latham. Requests Judge Scott’s payment of note due to Miss West who is badly in need of money. January 22, 1823.
Item No. 37. John McAdam to Latham and Leonard. Thomas bBown, postmaster, stated that Latham and Leonard’s business communications abruptly ceased. Wishes to know reason and details. January 24, 1823.
Item No. 38. Franklinton, OH. Lucas Sullivant to Colonel R. C. Anderson. Sends Thomas Bentley’s survey for recording. Requests copies of entries made and withdrawn. January 24, 1823.
Folder 63: [February to March 1823]
Item No. 1. Philadelphia. George D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Still wants to dispose of lands. Requests two years’ taxes paid and bill forwarded. Asks prices of lands now worth. February 3, 1823.
Item No. 2. Amelia. John Y. Stockdell to Allen Latham. Encloses $30 check for taxes and costs for 1820. February 4, 1823.
Item No. 3. Frankfort. Amos Kendall to Nathaniel Sawyer. Mrs. Kendall’s father died. Estate of land wanted sold by heirs. Asks worth of land, and whether title is clear. Complains of cold weather and discordant noise of sleighs. February 5, 1823.
Item No. 4. Post Office, Pendleton, SC. Joseph Grisham to Latham and Leonard. Informed state of Virginia intends to pay soldiers; asks if any provision is made other than the bounty lands in Ohio. Wants to know amount entitled to on the part of Major Francis Burt, Adjutant Matthew Burt, and Willis Burt. February 5, 1823.
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Item No. 5. Columbus. John Ganter to Allen Latham. Wrote last fall. No answer. Requests reply. February 5, 1823.
Item No. 6. Richmond. P. P. Mayo to Allen Latham. Virginia land warrant to sell 4666 acres, unlocated. Inquires whether it may be exchanged for flour or any other kind of produce. February 6, 1823.
Item No. 7. Marseilles, Halifax Co., VA. Isaac Medley to Latham and Leonard. Agrees to sell 1000 acres at $1.50 an acre. Encloses three other patents to sell; sends power of attorney. February 7, 1823.
Item No. 8. Eagle Creek. W. L. Birker to Allen Latham. Inquiry of authorization to sell land of R. C. Anderson. February 8, 1823.
Item No. 9. Notice effective March 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Henry Johnson and Nathaniel Johnson vs. Robert Powell’s heirs, John Wilson, Alexander D’Orr, and others. February 10, 1823.
Item No. 10. James City Post Office. Daniel James to Allen Latham. Expected deed from Washington City by direction of Latham but had not been received. Inquires amount of taxes for year.
Item No. 11. Moses Glasscock to Allen Latham. Sends $10 for taxes. February 13, 1823.
Item No. 12. G. W. Doane to Allen Latham. Simms survey not sold for lack of bidders; judgment to be taken for taxes. February 15, 1823.
Item No. 13. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Latham and Leonard. Requests reply to former letter. February 21, 1823.
Item No. 14. Carolina Co., VA. Thomas Means to Latham and Leonard. Information on enlistment of Joel Yarborough 1875 (?), honorably discharged at Valley Forge. February 22, 1823.
Item No. 15. Petersburg. John McLean to R. C. Anderson. Inquiry concerning delay in securing patents. February 24, 1823.
Item No. 16. Columbus. R. Osburn to A. Latham. Requests purchase of land map to settle doubt of lines of certain lots. February 24, 1823.
Item No. 17. Richmond, KY. Daniel Brick to Allen Latham. Encloses assignments of warrants of Duke and Johnson; for sale, $100 cash. February 24, 1823.
Item No. 18. Steubenville. E. Root to A. Latham. Inquiry concerning money to be remitted for pensions. March 3, 1823.
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Item No. 19. Paris, KY. David Holt to Allen Latham. Mr. Sawyer wants tract of land. Holt offers 333 1/3 acres in part pay of claim against father’s estate. March 3, 1823.
Item No. 20. Tax certificate, 44 acres sold to David Collins, $1.475 per acre, land in name of Benjamin Hough. John McClean, auditor. March 3,1823.
Item No. 21. Columbus. Auditor’s Office. R. Osborn to Allen Latham. Requests entries of Geo. Handy and Wahler Bayler. March 6, 1823.
Item No. 22. Fincastle, VA. Benjamin Galloway to Latham and Leonard. Name on list of Revolutionary Bounty Land Warrants; asks that steps be taken to obtain entitled land. March 7, 1823.
Item No. 23. Big Spring Lake, Tuscumbia, AL. Catharine Rhea to Latham and Leonard. Notice of moving from Tennessee. Asks secrecy concerning business matters. March 9, 1823.
Item No. 24. Louisville, KY. Ivotmer (?) Lee to Allen Latham. No reply to past letters. Inquires concerning selling land of infant heirs. March 10, 1823.
Item No. 25. Swearingen to H. Fullerton. Orders release of judgment against Hiram Harden for $172.36 due to full payment. March 10, 1823.
Item No. 26. Buckingham Co., VA. Robert C. James to Allen Latham. Desires patent for land located previous fall; asks amount of taxes due. March 10, 1823.
Item No. 27. Matt Brown to Allen Latham. Conveyed land to brother Benjamin; wishes to sell immediately or trade for 1-, 2-, or 3-year old horses. March 10, 1823.
Item No. 28. Charlottesville. John Dyer, Jr., to Latham and Leonard. Introduces Mr. John Frevilean who has land business to transact in Ohio. March 14, 1823.
Item No. 29. Benjamin Brown to Allen Latham. Anxious for sale of land given him by M. Brown. To be in Chillicothe in June. March 15, 1823.
Item No. 30. Logan County. Benjamin Temple to Allen Latham. Wishes to close agency and finish business. March 20, 1825.
Item No. 31. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Colonel R. C. Anderson. Maria sailed in the General Keron 9 a.m. accompanied by Miss Effie McArthur and Mr. and Mrs. Masie; expected to arrive at Portsmouth in evening. Bringing patent for 300 acres on warrant no. 348 lost by interference. Requests plats and certificates of James Holmes and James Busby.
Item No. 32. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. Heirs wish to sell immediately so is anxious to receive plats. Maria Scott and brothers’ claim. Why removed? What authority? Value before and after? March 24, 1823.
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Item No. 33. Thomas Sroupe (?) to Allen Latham. Inquires as to when certain tract is for sale and the terms. March 24, 1823.
Item No. 34. Frankfort. Isbam [Isham?] Talbot to Col. R. C. Anderson. Obtained opinion of Supreme Court on his suit. Charges fee of $150. March 27, 1823.
Item No. 35. Philadelphia. George D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Anxious to know whether taxes were paid as requested. March 29, 1823.
Folder 64: May to June 1823
Item No. 1. General Land Office. George Hill, clerk to Allen Latham, sends patents on warrant no. 1963. April 1, 1823.
Item No. 2. Patent issued on warrant no. 8600 to John Hardin for 200 acres. Remainder of warrant unpatented. Geo. Hill, clerk.
Item No. 3. Cynthiana, Harrison Co., KY. David Holt to Allen Latham. Expects to raise $1000 or $1200 by selling some land to pay fees. April 1, 1823.
Item No. 4. Philadelphia. Account to Allen Latham $40.56 due H. C. Carey and I. Lea. April 4, 1823.
Item No. 5. James Thompson to A. Latham. Offers to buy land now occupying; part to be purchased by J. Wickson. Asks terms. April 5, 1823.
Item No. 6. General Land Office. Geo. Hill, clerk to Allen Latham. Lists five patents issued on warrant no. 753. April 7, 1823.
Item No. 7. Louisville. Robert Todd to Latham and Leonard. Asks situation, value, and amount of taxes due on 400 acres in name of Lydnon [Lyndon?] Cosby. April 7, 1823.
Item No. 8. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Allen Latham. Will send written statements by Chase and Fowler to be used as are necessary in suit. April 8, 1823.
Item No. 9. April 8, 1823. Jacob Fawvers to Allen Latham. Sends papers in order to obtain warrant of Micahael Buckley. Offers one-third of land to locate and obtain patent for it. April 8, 1823.
Item No. 10. William Shaubpson to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase land with produce payments. April 9, 1823.
Item No. 11. James O’Neal to Latham and Leonard. Captain Ferdinand O’Neal warranted 4666 acres; since death, heirs wish to know what has bcome of land. April 10, 1823.
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Item No. 12. Wakefield. Ira Fish to Allen Latham. Corrects error in tax amounts on land. Willing to sell the whole but not part. Asks fees due to date. April 14, 1823.
Item No. 13. John McAdams to Latham and Leonard. Offers one-third of land for services; other two-thirds to be sold. April 17, 1823.
Item No. 14. Waynesborough. W.B. Coalbe to Allen Latham. Gives power of attorney to locate and sell land. April 19, 1823.
Item No. 15. Survey no. 10456, 60 acres, A. C. Looker, warrant no. 6162. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. Lists twenty-one surveys to obtain plats and certificates. April 20, 1823.
Item No. 16. Philipsburgh. I. H. Moore to Allen Latham. Copy of patent; wants land divided. April 23, 1823.
Item No. 17. James Wells to Allen Latham. Sends survey to be recorded; payment to be made within week. April 2, 1823.
Item No. 18. Columbus. C. Lofland to Allen Latham. Requests copies of surveys from Col. Anderson’s office. April 23, 1823.
Item No. 19. Columbus. C. Lofland to Allen Latham. Memo for attention while at Anderson’s office. June 11, 1823.
Item No. 20. Geo. W. Freeman to Latham and Leonard. Offers land for private sale or exchange for Virginia lands. April 24, 1823.
Item No. 21. Moses Glasscock to Allen Latham. Sends $10 for tax; no answer from earlier letter. April 25, 1823.
Item No. 22. Sheldon. Samuel White to Allen Latham. Langworthy unable to pay order at present. April 26, 1823.
Item No. 23. Portsmouth. Wm. Daly to Allen Latham. Situation of James Mulhearan’s land asked. Asks to let to a tenant who would pay taxes. April 26, 1823.
Item No. 24. Alexander Potts received $20 from Allen Latham for John Hopkins. April 29, 1823.
Item No. 25. Troy. Jacob Dater to Allen Latham. Isaac Sum indebted to Jacob and Philip Dater, $200. Requests investigation in order to secure payment. April 29, 1823.
Item No. 26. Robert Gaines to Allen Latham. Land not sold for taxes and cannot be before summer; wishes to sell before then. May 1, 1823.
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Item No. 27. Washington. R. C. Anderson, Jr., to Allen Latham. Expects to sail from United States in about three weeks on the John Adams Captain Renshaw from Norfolk. Asks management of father’s debts; lists major ones. May 2, 1823.
Item No. 28. Chillicothe. E. P. Pratte received of Peter Patterson $30.75 part judgment assigned by Daniel Bussell against John A. Fulton. May 6, 1823.
Item No. 29. Prospect Post Office, Prince Edward Co., VA. David Anderson to Allen Latham. Assigned share in warrant no. 6340; asks selling price and value compared with other Ohio lands. Enclosed warrant no. 6322, 100 acres, Jordan Anderson, July 9, 1819 date. Asks whether it may be located near no. 6340. May 9, 1823.
Item No. 30. City Point, VA. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Wants land patented in own name and sends necessary papers. Discovered warrant of Col. Chas. Harrison now in hands of Dr. Z. Martin; wants it traced as believes it rightfully his. Wants to sell land in Union County; asks price possible. May 15, 1823.
Item No. 31. Chillicothe. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Son Thomas purchased one-half of Dr. John Trevant’s military land warrant no. 2377. Because of taxes due on lands, wishes to make withdrawals and new entries if permissible by late act of Congress. May 19, 1823.
Item No. 32. Port William, Gallatin Co., KY. Joseph Myrick to Allen Latham. Former classmate of Dartmouth College. As an instructor wishes to move to Ohio because of money situation in Kentucky. May 22, 1823.
Item No. 33. King William. D. P. Courtney to Allen Latham. Wants land sold at any price immediately. May 27, 1823.
Item No. 34. Chillicothe. Nath. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Mr. Green wishes located as soon possible, 4000 acres of Captain Lambert’s land, 1000 acres to be patented to Green. June 1, 1823.
Item No. 35. New York. C. W. Walker to Allen Latham. Guardian of person for whom Lathan was to locate some land; is anxious that business be concluded. Asks worth of property and what might be done with it. States North won the "races"; South lost $75,000. Mr. Clay becoming more popular with merchants; less said against him than against Adams and Crawford. Expects part of New York to vote for Clay.
Item No. 36. Copy of power of attorney. Edwin and Maria Brown to Mr. A. Brown. Certified by John McClean, commissioner. June 3, 1823.
Item No. 37. Chillicothe. Edw. Scott received $1.00 tax on horse and land of Hariot Davison. June 4, 1823.
Item No. 38. Chillicothe. Edw. Scott received $1.00 tax on lot of Susan B. Truor. June 4, 1823.
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Item No. 39. Philadelphia. William Milnon to A. C. Looker. Letter received of Mr. Holme respecting plates of Ohio map. Suggests auctioning them and having a friend purchase them. June 7, 1823.
Item No. 40. Louisville, TN. James Porter to Latham and Leonard. Inquiry of Major Benjamin and Captain Thomas Porter’s bounties. June 10, 1823.
Item No. 41. Randolph Co., VA. John Chenoweth to Latham and Leonard. Inquiry concerning land to be sold through their power of attorney from him. June 14, 1823.
Item No. 42. Deed. Margaret Sidwell to Sarah D. Work. $500 for lot no. 116. June 18, 1823.
Item No. 43. Deed. Rebecca Ann Sidwell to Sarah D. Work. $100 for part of lot no. 116. June 19, 1823.
Item No. 44. Soldier’s Retreat. Richard C. Anderson to Allen Latham. Sends notes for lands sold on Paint Creek. June 22, 1823.
Item No. 45. Lancaster. Wm. W. Irvin to Allen Latham. Orders plat and certificate given to Dr. Holt. January 22, 1823.
Item No. 46. Post Office, Pendleton, SC. Joseph Grisham to Allen Latham. John Powell denies assigning 400 acre bounty; asks investigation of assignment. June 23, 1823.
Item No. 47. Richmond, VA. Wm. H. Cabell to Allen Latham. Deceased son, Nickolas C. Cabell, owned military warrant nos. 2080 and 4078. Asks condition of land and whether any taxes due. June 23, 1823.
Item No. 48. Account of Allen Latham with Robert Dun. $79.11. September 20, 1821, to June 24, 1823.
Item No. 49. Warrenton, NC. Geo. W. Freeman to Latham and Leonard. Had land up for sale only to learn possible value of it. Sends $20 for taxes. June 25, 1823.
Folder 65: July to September 1823
Item No. 1. Land warrant no. 6557; 1000 acres to be surveyed for Robert Mosley, Elbert Mosley, Benjamin Mosley, Dewitt Mosley, John Wade Mosley, Martha Mosley Booker, Sally Mosley Mumford, Mary P. Mosley, Lucy A. Mosley. July 8, 1823.
Item No. 2. Same as above. Warrant no. 6556.
Item No. 3. Same as above. Warrant no. 6555.
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Item No. 4. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. Soon to be in Chillicothe to attend Circuit Court and end Kirkpatrick business and that of Maria Scott. July 6, 1823.
Item No. 5. John C. Wormley to Latham and Leonard. Expects to obtain paper proving forgery of an assignment. Inquires fee. July 9, 1823.
Item No. 6. Worthington. L. A. Couch to Allen Latham. Inquires balance of note due, estate of Judge Couch. July 10, 1823.
Item No. 7. General Land Office. Geo. Graham, enclosed with D. McArthur’s July 21, 1823, to R. C. Anderson. "If Anderson allowed survey to be made without assignment, it is void." McArthur asks withdrawal and reentry of nos. 729, 1273, 788, and 9822, to be reentered in names of T. J. McArthur and Cadwallader Wallace. July 11, 1823.
Item No. 8. Danville. Sam D. Rawlins to Allen Latham. Sends $5 for papers to complete title to land. Asks when and what way taxes are to be paid. Annual amount. July 11, 1823.
Item No. 9. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Duncan McArthur. If surveys entered without assignment, void and land open to occupancy by others. July 11, 1823.
Item No. 10. John Gillfillan to B. Hough. Shoe bill $9.12 ½. July 13, 1823.
Item No. 11. Danville. John R. Kerr to Latham and Leonard. John Pwell was to send deed; wishes late information on claim. July 17, 1823.
Item No. 12. New Horn. Elihu Ivis to Allen Latham. No word in two years of suit that was "soon" to be in court. Requests details. July 24, 1823.
Item No. 13. Soldier’s Retreat. Richard Anderson to Allen Latham. Continues ill; Larz (son) talks of going to Chillicothe but fear of offending Latham prevents his so doing. July 24, 1823.
Item No. 14. Burlington. Newton Hayes to Allen Latham. Inquires value of land and whether taxes are paid to date. July 36, 1823.
Item No. 15. Steubenville. H. H. Leavitt to Allen Latham. Appointed administrator of Root’s affairs; asks information concerning pension documents sent to Latham. July 26, 1823.
Item No. 16. London, VA. Henry S. Halley, Jr., to Allen Latham. Sends $5 for taxes; inquires whether any good military lands are in the vicinity. July 27, 1823.
Item No. 17. Chillicothe. Horace Carpenter to Allen Latham. Has been ill but not unhappy because of his wife’s attentions. Congratulates Latham upon marriage; hopes to find him home on next visit. July 28, 1823.
Item No. 18. Jacob Dater to Allen Latham. Claim of 1818 to be collected. July 28, 1823.
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Item No. 19. Hermitage. I. McDonald to Mr. Christian Benner. Doesn’t recall ever selling any land to Foulk. August 3, 1823.
Item No. 20. Sparta, White City. Wm. E. Throckmorton to Latham and Leonard. Asks situation of land belonging to father who was a lieutenant in Virginia line. Inquires steps necessary to obtain it. August 3, 1823.
Item No. 21. Benj. Brown to Allen Latham. Deliver patent to Mr. Cannon in order to sell survey no. 3601. August 5, 1823.
Item No. 22. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to Col. R. C. Anderson. Difficulties of entries in name of Tench; requests action soon to avoid suit. August 18, 1823.
Item No. 23. Samuel I. Williams to Latham and Leonard. Inquires concerning taxes on land. August 19, 1823.
Item No. 24. Farmington. Nehemiah Eastman to Allen Latham. Inquires whether taxes and fees due. August 19, 1823.
Item No. 25. Humphry Fullerton, clerk, $3000 damages, bail (names torn and illegible). August 26, 1823.
Item No. 26. Hill & Dale. Wm. Hopkins to Allen Latham. Four hundred fifty dollars paid to Potts for taxes; inquires whether business has reached Latham’s attention. August 28, 1823.
Item No. 27. Marietta. Ohio Company’s Office. Benj. Putnam to Allen Latham. Unwilling to continue business for fee charged; asks fee in Chillicothe. September 1, 1823.
Item No. 28. Wm. R. Baskerville to Latham and Leonard. Asks information concerning land due Wm. Pully, Argelon Toore, and Wm. Collier. September 2, 1823.
Item No. 29. Boyd Minor to Allen Latham. Suit must be brought on mortgage; asks taxes due. September 2, 1823.
Item No. 30. New York. Charles Walker to Allen Latham. McGaw wishes to know where ward’s land is situated. Political discussion: Clay and Crawford well liked. Against Adams on points of former policy. Tammany party divided, part for Calhoun, part for Crawford. Struggle to elect by people and not legislature, the Electors. September 3, 1823.
Item No. 31. To Allen Latham. Reproached for not answering letters since February. Asks immediate reply and information concerning taxes due and condition of property. Signed by initial only (H).
Item No. 32. L. Whitehead to Allen Latham and B. G. Leonard. Sends list of names to learn land interests due each (13). September 6, 1823.
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Item No. 33. Received from John Holliday note, $42, to R. C. Anderson. Sent $20 to Latham. Signed B. G. Leonard. September 6, 1823.
Item No. 34. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. Asks whether heirs were after money and whether any was paid; fears it may interfere with contract. Asks whether bills were filed and surveys returned. September 12, 1823.
Item No. 35. Tuscumbia, AL. Catharine Rhea to Latham and Leonard. Believes she and son have land due from former husband; says Baker’s heirs probably have more land than is justly due; Baker and former husband had some contracts; desires full information. September 15, 1823.
Item No. 36. Columbus. J. R. Parish to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Mrs. Blendenberg’s (?) business for her. September 17, 1823.
Item No. 37. John M. Adam to Allen Latham. Wishes to know whether letter was received month or six weeks previously. Anxious to know condition of business. September 18, 1823.
Item No. 38. Chillicothe. Received $5 of B. G. Leonard. Part payment of rent of Isaac Evans. ($3 later.) September 19, 1822.
Item No. 39. Anthony Lawson to Latham and Leonard. Made out papers of an old revolutionary soldier and was advised by Governor that a warrant of 100 acres in Ohio was granted him. Old man wishes to sell it, immediately, cash or payable in six months. Asks what may be secured. September 26, 1823.
Item No. 40. Brentsville. O. W. Collis to Latham and Leonard. Thomas Greene wrote that 2000 acres which might be located in good land in Ohio was due Collis. No word since. Plans to visit Chillicothe in fall; asks full information on business. September 26, 1823.
Item No. 41. Danville. Sam D. Rawlins to Allen Latham. Asks necessary papers to complete title on 100 acres in Ohio. September 28, 1823.
Item No. 42. Soldier’s Retreat. Richard Anderson, sent entries. September 29, 1823.
Item No. 43. Philadelphia. Geo. D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Again requests answer to letters. Also letter from Mr. Purdy to Latham, referring to nonpayment of taxes, interest, and penalty; anxious to sell lands. September 30, 1823.
Folder 66: October to December 1823
Item No. 1. Bro. Bern to Allen Latham. Visited while Latham and wife were absent. Left in trunk bottle of fir balsam from mother. C. B. Hamilton sends by Harvey deed from copies. October 5, 1823.
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Item No. 2. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Expect to bring suit against Tench for lands sold for taxes. Urges no delay in making entries necessary. October 3, 1823.
Item No. 3. Frederick Benjamin to Allen Latham. Offers some Kentucky tobacco for payment of lands purchased. December 1, 1823.
Item No. 4. Danville, VA. Sam. D. Rawlins to Allen Latham. Anxious for papers necessary to obtain title to 100 acres in Ohio. Former letter not answered. December 1, 1823.
Item No. 5. Washington. Boyd Minor to Allen Latham. Inquires whether $13 tax money sent was received. Encloses mortgage and names of heirs of Mr. Penticost. Letter sent by Mr. Miller. November 29, 1823.
Item No. 6. Survey no. 5275, John Jordain, 100 acres, warrant no. 1861. James Galloway, Jr., D.S. November 28, 1823. Examined and recorded April 6, 1824, by R. C. Anderson. Certification on April 24, 1830, by Allen Latham.
Item No. 7. Mills Biddick to Allen Latham. Sixty-five dollars sent for land taxes; asks value at present time. November 27, 1823.
Item No. 8. Winchester. Joseph and Nathan Lupton, Executors, to Allen Latham. Fifteen dollars sent for taxes on 1000 acres of estate of David Lupton. Asks whether money for previous year was received; inquires whether people have settled on land. November 24, 1823.
Item No. 9. Washington. Boyd Minor to Allen Latham. Will send mortgage, heirs of Penticost, deceased, against whom suit must be brought. November 24, 1823.
Item No. 10. Nielson Marrin to Allen Latham. Draft for $85 on Wm. H. Nielson to pay taxes. November 24, 1823.
Item No. 11. Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Cannot pay taxes before January. Asks that power of attorney be given Bruce when he arrives in the winter. November 23, 1823.
Item No. 12. Pittsburgh. Peter Mowry to Allen Latham. Fourteen dollar check for taxes; asks receipt; inquires worth. November 22, 1823.
Item No. 13. City Point. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Wishes to sell land; asks how near it comes to contemplated canal to the lakes. November 20, 1823.
Item No. 14. Madison, KY. James Barnett to Allen Latham. Asks whether lands were sold and whether Sturrett paid money due. November 18, 1823.
Item No. 15. Buckingham Co., VA. Robert C. Jones to Allen Latham. Disappointed by not receiving patent for land. Asks amount of fees due in surveyor’s office. Wishes to sell if prices soon to rise. November 10, 1823.
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Item No. 16. Hermitage. I. McDonald to Christian Benner. Will send copy of deed to Mr. Creighton until original may be sent with safety. November 9, 1823.
Item No. 17. New Egypt, NJ. J. Reckless to Latham and Leonard. Inquires taxes due. Former letter not answered. November 9, 1823.
Item No. 18. Thomas Rust to Allen Latham. Wishes to procure title to part of land of John Overton’s heirs. November 31, 1823.
Item No. 19. Thomas Paslay to Allen Latham. Inquires whether entry no. 6279 was surveyed; where it lies, quality and worth. November 3, 1823.
Item No. 20. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Requesting money, also some due from Leonard; regrets contract made in Chillicothe. November 2, 1823.
Item No. 21. Hopkinsville. J. B. Hopson to Latham and Leonard. Technical questions not satisfactorily answered in previous letter. Offers one-half of land to clear case of property left by father. November 2, 1823.
Item No. 22. Wm. G. Hawkins to Allen Latham. Fourteen warrants of 200 acres each to be patented for Colonel Hill within six months. Requests explanation written to Hill for delay. October 29, 1823.
Item No. 23. Copy of receipt. B. G. Leonard received of Jese McKay four notes totaling $2220. October 27. 1823.
Item No. 24. West Union, OH. J. R. Baldridge to A. Latham. Isaac Aerl requests to know whether deed for his 135 acres will be made out to him before next Court of Common Pleas. October 26, 1823.
Item No. 25. Salisbury, NH. To Allen Latham (writer’s signature removed). Ill a month; asks whether business of Leigh tract is concluded. October 25, 1823.
Item No. 26. Article of agreement. Alison Looker, agent for heirs of B. Hough and James Lowery; Looker sold 140 acres, $130.00. October 25, 1823.
Item No. 27. Survey no. 12352, 1200 acres, Tho. J. McArthur, warrant no. 2377. Duncan McArthur, D.S. October 22, 1823. Examined and recorded on October 25, 1823, by R. C. Anderson.
Item No. 28. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Somewhat disgusted with delay in attending to business; fears land may be lost if action is not taken soon. October 20, 1823.
Item No. 29. Survey no. 788, 1200 acres, John Tench, warrant no. 2377. Nathaniel Masie, D.S. November 7, 1823. Surveyed same by Cadwallader Wallace, 1817 (1000 acres). Survey no. 12354, 1000 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 2377. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. 1823.
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Item No. 30. Wellsburgh, Brooke County. W. McCluney to James Crawford. Unable to locate father’s military warrant; recommends inquiry of Mr. Latham and R. C. Anderson. October 17, 1823.
Item No. 31. Columbus. (Signature cut off.) To Mr. Hardy and Mr. Latham. Requests power of attorney from Sim’s heirs to Mr. Latham. Expects to bring suit against a tenant for forcible entry. October 9, 1823.
Item No. 32. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Colonel R. C. Anderson. Sends entries (in own name): No. 12348, 60 acres, warrant no. 6483. No. 12349, 40 acres, warrant no. 6463. No. 12020, 59 acres, warrant no. 6463. No. 12022, 200 acres, warrant no. 3617. No. 12350, 100 acres, warrant no. 3236. No. 12351, 200 acres, warrant no. 3042. Certification that entry no. 11022 lost by interference of John Seddon’s entry no. 2988. October 5, 1823.
Item No. 33. John Mitchell to G. Leonard. Bill for $7.00, also marked paid. July 19, 1823.
Item No. 34. Alexandria. James Janney, Jr., to Allen Latham. Received statement of $6.64 taxes due; will remit when has opportunity to send it by other means than mail. Requests receipts of former taxes paid. December 5, 1823.
Item No. 35. Cheeks x Roads. Thomas Rodd to Latham and Leonard. Robert Draper due a military warrant. December 6, 1823.
Item No. 36. Frederick Co., VA. Rees Hill to Allen Latham. Believes land tax too high for value of land; desires to sell as soon as possible. December 6, 1823.
Item No. 37. Danville, KY. Robert Powell to Allen Latham. Has papers of importance in suit of Watts vs. the heirs of Powell; asks date of suit. December 7, 1823.
Item No. 38. Liberty. Wm. Minor Easton for Mary Walker, deceased, to Allen Latham. Sends $2.00 for taxes; desires to sell land but will wait if better price may be had later. December 8, 1823.
Item No. 39. Chillicothe. Receipt of Susan B. Kerr; ten cents for one year’s levy on one cow. Thomas O. Lister, collector. December 10, 1823.
Item No. 40. Chillicothe. Receipt of Harriote Davidson; thirty cents for one year’s levy on a horse and a cow. T. O. Lister, collector. December 10, 1823.
Item No. 41. Ohio County. William F. Beck to Allen Latham; sends taxes, $20. December 11, 1823.
Item No. 42. Logan. Benj. Temple to Allen Latham; anxious for final adjustment of Miss West’s business. December 11, 1823.
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Item No. 43. North West River Bridge, Norfolk Co., VA. Phineas Sanborn to Allen Latham; requests account and amount of taxes due. December 12, 1823.
Item No. 44. Wm. Williams to Allen Latham. Armstrong, Means, and Williams not divided land yet. Requests plat. December 12, 1823.
Item No. 45. Petersburg. Carter Coapland to Allen Latham. Sends $20.00 land tax. Inquires situation of Walter Cock’s land which was sold for taxes. December 12, 1823.
Item No. 46. Anthony Lawson to Latham and Leonard. Questions concerning warrant granted. December 12, 1823.
Item No. 47. Lease to Thomas Search by heirs of Robert Powell. December 13, 1823.
Item No. 48. Columbus. R. Osborn to A. Latham. Lists taxes due on lands of Reuben Field and Wm. Calles. December 18, 1823.
Item No. 49. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Colonel R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 12398, James Galloway Jr., 44 acres, warrant no. 6403. Entry no. 12399, James Galloway Jr., 33 acres, warrant no. 6463. Entry no. 12400, Andrew Rodgers, 1000 acres, warrant no. 6573. Entry no. 12401, Joshua McQueen, 100 acres, warrant no. 6578. Entry no. 12409, Joshua McQueen, 60 acres, warrant no. 6578. Entry no. 12403, Joshua McQueen, 240 acres, warrant no. 6578. December 18, 1823.
Item No. 50. Received $19.85 of Wm. Sharp in full payment of judgment. Ruse Painster’s heirs vs. Owen Mason, Wm. Sharp and Wm. Wood. December 20, 1823.
Item No. 51. Thomas Pasley to Allen Latham. $3.00 for tax. Dcember 24, 1823.
Item No. 52. Philadelphia. Wm. Milnor Jr. to A. C. Looker. Mr. Holme will accept $200 to settle account; may take $150 cash. December 25, 1823.
Item No. 53. North West River Bridge, Norfolk Co., VA. Phineas Sanborn to Latham and Leonard. Sends $5.00 for taxes; asks quality and situation of land. December 27, 1823.
Folder 67: [November 1784 and January to June 1824]
Item No. 1. Survey no. 1409, Lewis Pugh, 200 acres, warrant no. 1250. November 17, 1784.
Item No. 2. Survey no. 499, 1000 acres, David Jackson, warrant no. 632. November 17, 1784.
Item No. 3. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Wishes to settle account; lists all payments made. January 5, 1824.
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Item No. 4. Columbus. Auditor’s office. Receipt to Anderson Harrington by Mr. Latham. $60.63 taxes and interest for 1822, 1823. Signed R. Osborn. January 6, 1823.
Item No. 5. Portsmouth, VA. S. Whitehead to Allen Latham. Sends $30 for services; traces heirs of Captain Hudson’s warrant no. 2894. January 8, 1824.
Item No. 6. New York. Charles Walker to Allen Latham. Requests letter to be sent Mr. McGaw about his ward’s land. Clinton gaining favor in N.Y. and if choice of election goes to people, believes he will take N.Y. January 10, 1823.
Item No. 7. Washington. Benj. Ruggles to Allen Latham. Sends copy of bill requested; believes South to make amendment of thirty days’ notice required by surveyor in some newspaper of the Virginia Military District. January 19, 1824.
Item No. 8. Baltimore. John Dawson to R. C. Anderson. Inquiry of warrant no. 3175, 4000 acres in name of Dawson. January 19, 1824.
Item No. 9. Portsmouth, VA. T. Whitehead to Allen Latham. Sent a letter January 8; notes robbery of mail near Richmond and makes inquiry whether letter sent was received. January 23, 1824.
Item No. 10. Washington, PA. Boyd Means to Allen Latham. Inquires whether letter sending mortgage by postmaster was received.
Item No. 11. George B. Harness vs. Nathaniel Ayers. February 2, 1824.
Item No. 12. Chillicothe. Account of William Leaonard [Leonard?] to James Bryan. Shoe repairing, January 12, 1821, to May 2, 1823; payment in full [due?] on February 14, 1824. February 11, 1824.
Item No. 13. Chillicothe. Matthew S. Cook to Allen Latham. Charles Hunter wishes to purchase land with horses and part cash. February 13, 1824.
Item No. 14. Woodlock. Joachim Fetzer to Allen Latham. Requests information concerning warrant due him. February 13, 1824.
Item No. 15. Danville. Thomas Joyce to Allen Latham. Asks location, situation, and amount due on lands. February 23, 1823.
Item No. 16. Richmond. Abram J. Cabell to Allen Latham. Note for $200 to Bank at Richmond. March 12, 1824.
Item No. 17. Richmond, VA. Wm. H. Cabell to Allen Latham, informing Latham that son Nickolas left land to brother Abram and note is now drawn for amount received from sale of land. March 12, 1824.
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Item No. 18. Soldier’s Retreat. R. C. Anderson’s order on General Lytle for money and papers. March 16, 1824.
Item No. 19. R. C. Anderson’s power of attorney to Allen Latham. March 16, 1824.
Item No. 20. James W. Bouldman. Inquiry of outcome of suits. March 26, 1824.
Item No. 21. Wm. Bigbee to Allen Latham. Land warrants dated January 1786 given to Major Eggleston to be given to R. C. Anderson. March 27, 1824.
Item No. 22. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Allen Latham. Letters unanswered; requests information of business. March 30, 1824.
Item No. 23. Nath. Sawyer receipt of $50 from Mr. Riggs of West Union. April 5, 1824.
Item No. 24. City Point, VA. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham; wants patent in own name; sends $10 for taxes. April 6, 1824.
Item No. 25. Washington, Fayette Co., OH. Jesse Millikan to Allen Latham. Thomas Burnet to pay fee soon; Caylor not appealing suit. April 7, 1824.
Item No. 26. Account $2.60 of Leonard with Wm. Dailey; marked payment received. April 12, 1824.
Item No. 27. Burlington. Newton Hayes to Allen Latham. Sold lot located, to Mr. Curtis Notgale; asks account be forwarded. April 15, 1824.
Item No. 28. Marseilles. Isaac Medley to Leonard and Latham. Ask whether any sales were made of William McCraw’s estate. April 15, 1824.
Item No. 29. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham. On subject of testimony in case of Bayly; requests authentication according to act of Congress. April 16, 1824.
Item No. 30. Washington, PA. Boyd Means to Allen Latham. Inquires whether there is any other land of Mr. Penticost’s to be had. April 17, 1824.
Item No. 31. Wilmington. Anthony Earley to Allen Latham. Requests recording of recent survey immediately. April 27, 1824.
Item No. 32. Portsmouth. S. Whitehead to Allen Latham. Requests recording of recent survey immediately. April 27, 1824.
Item No. 33. Waynesville. J. R. O’Neall to Allen Latham. Will make collections when high waters recede. Widow Mock continues suit against Wright. May 8, 1824.
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Item No. 34. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr. Sent plat of Riddick’s entry, 16 2/3 acres lost by interference. May 12, 1824.
Item No. 35. Portsmouth, VA. S. Whitehead to Allen Latham. Gives authority to make any adjustment or compromise thought necessary to claim; asks value of land. May 15, 1824.
Item No. 36. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Allen Latham. Lists patents issued on warrant no. 3039, four to John Swan. May 17, 1824.
Item No. 37. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Allen Latham. No sales of delinquent lands until after next court in August. Sent field notes of Reddick, 266 2/3 acres. May 18, 1824.
Item No. 38. Lexington. Geo. C. Light to Richard C. Anderson. Sends patent of Geo. T. Latten for certification and plat. June 1, 1824.
Item No. 39. Receipt of 2 ½ barrels whiskey on account of A. C. Looker from Clement March. Signed General Wm. H. Reovitt. June 15, 1824.
Item No. 40. John Castle bought 100 acres, survey no. 2704, of John McFenon, for $100; Latham witness. June 11, 1824.
Item No. 41. Alison C. Looker, agent for Ben Hough, deed for 75 acres promised to Thomas Mitchell for $200. May 22, 1824.
Item No. 42. Chillicothe. Nath. Sawyer to R. C. Anderson. Sends affidavit of the loss of plat and certificate of survey no. 2819; requests duplicate copies. June 25, 1824.
Item No. 43. Deed. Sheriff of Pike County to Boyd Mercer, $483.59, 829 acres. February 23, 1824.
Folder 68: March to July 1825
Item No. 1. J. R. O’Neall to Allen Latham. Asks to make appointment to meet in Xenia or at Latham’s home. March 1, 1825.
Item No. 2. Waynesborough. W. B. Coulbe to Allen Latham. Requests deed for land located, sold to Adam Fisher. March 3, 1825.
Item No. 3. Glasgow, KY. John McFuran, Sr., to Allen Latham. Wishes to sell land and pay back taxes. March 5, 1825.
Item No. 4. Levi Willey to Allen Latham. Cannot fulfill contract to purchase land; wants extension of time to pay or one-half returned of amount already paid. March 5, 1825.
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Item No. 5. Chillicothe. Received of Crackett and Ferguson for Allen Latham 608 ½ bushels of corn. Signed Thomas Search. March 7, 1825.
Item No. 6. Survey nos. 4018 and 12724, 100 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6668. Survey no. 12727, 150 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 2377. Survey no. 12721, 203 ½ acres, John Evans, warrant no. 5059. Survey no. 6078, 200 acres, Jacob Roth, warrant no. 2377. Survey no. 12731, 35 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 6538. Survey nos. 12725 and 12726, 70 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6538. Survey no. 12730, 12733, and 12734, 350 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 2377. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. June 15, 1825.
Item No. 7. Survey no. 12555, 200 acres, William Christian, warrant no. 6649. Survey no. 12554, 166 2/3 acres, William Christian, warrant no. 6649. Survey no. 12564, 100 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6660. Survey no. 12567, 500 acres, Wm. Langborn, warrant no. 6654. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. April 8, 1825.
Item No. 8. Senate Chamber. B. Ruggles to Allen Latham. Notice of nomination by President as surveyor of the Virginia Military District. J. P. Moore of Kentucky appointed Minister to Columbia; General Harrison recalled. March 13, 1825.
Item No. 9. Pittsburgh. Henry Northup to Allen Latham. Sends terms by which he would buy lands offered but doesn’t favor any purchase; expects his offers to be too low. March 17, 1825.
Item No. 10. Heirs of John Tench assign one-third of warrant no. 2377, or 2000 acres, to Thomas Scott. March 18, 1825.
Item No. 11. Richmond County, VA. John Seward. Sends five dollars for taxes; asks when best time to sell. March 18, 1825.
Item No. 12. Near Lexington, Fayette County. David Holt, attorney for heirs of Thomas Holt, deceased, to Allen Latham. Terms offered for mortgaging property and Caylor business. March 21, 1825.
Item No. 13. Georgetown, OH. T. L. Hanson to Allen Latham. Business of lands purchased to sell. March 23, 1825.
Item No. 14. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Desires to sell land. March 26, 1825.
Item No. 15. Lot locations of David William, Moses Massey, Peter Niell, and Thomas Williams. March 31, 1825.
Item No. 16. Survey no. 12563, 325 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6660. Survey no. 12561, 600 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6660. Survey no. 12560, 200 acres, warrant no. 6661. Survey no. 12557, 800 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6661. Survey no. 12558, 100 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6661. Survey no. 12559, 100 acres, warrant no. 6661. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. April 1, 1865.
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Item No. 17. Certification of warrant no. 6661 for 200 acres belonging to Cuthbert Harrison by Allen Latham. April 26, 1830.
Item No. 18. West Union. Received of Col. John Kincaid $105 to be given Latham and credited to Colonel Anderson’s account of March 11, 1817; also $15 in specie, $120 total. Signed Joseph Darlinton. April 4, 1825.
Item No. 19. Certification of warrant no. 6661, 800 acres of Cuthbert Harrison, by Allen Latham. April 24, 1830.
Item No. 20. Wm. L. Fowler to Allen Latham. Unable to be in Chillicothe to settle estate of Anna B. West before summer; asks Latham to make collections and do all possible before his arrival. April 7, 1820.
Item No. 21. Judges of Court of Common Pleas appoint Allen Latham administrator of Benjamin Hough’s estate. April 9, 1825.
Item No. 22. James Fowler to Mr. Baum. Two $300 claims against Benjamin Hough’s estate. Indebted to Moses Taylor; wants amount credited to him. April 11, 1825.
Item No. 23. Owen Mason to Wm. Sharp. Judgment against Sharp for $210.78 as security for O. Mason. For value received Sharp assigns claim on Mason to Latham. April 14, 1825.
Item No. 24. Madison City. Th. H. Hinde to Allen Latham. Horse of Abner Barritt died; will make another match on receipt of letter from Latham. April 18, 1825.
Item No. 25. Chillicothe. Nath. Sawyer to Col. R. C. Anderson. Requests copies of plats and surveys of David Kirkpatrick’s; encloses five dollars. April 30, 1825.
Item No. 26. Naham Ward to Allen Latham. Asks situation of estate of John Tench. May 2, 1825.
Item No. 27. Chillicothe. Nath. Sawyer to R. C. Anderson. Request to record survey no. 12706. May 10, 1825.
Item No. 28. Samuel H. Saunders to Latham and Leonard. Lands located; asks quality and price obtainable in sale. May 10, 1825.
Item No. 29. Portsmouth, VA. S. Whitehead to Allen Latham. Asks what court will hold the trial. May purchase land of Willis Pugh, David Riddick, if terms are suitable. May 10, 1825.
Item No. 30. Maria Latham to Larz Anderson. Friendly letter, mentions marriage of Sarah Claypool to Mr. Lewis. Allen Latham added note of enclosing receipt and draft on Dr. Crighan for $67. May 25, 1825.
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Item No. 31. City Point, VA. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Recently purchased Ohio lands and inquires situation, quality, and worth. Asks what tax due. May 27, 1825.
Item No. 32. Nath. Sawyer to Richard C. Anderson. Sends certification by Allen Latham showing assignment of 113 acres, survey no. 12714 and survey no. 12706, which were forwarded. Requests recordings and copies. June 4, 1825.
Item No. 33. Survey no. 12577, 200 acres, Jesse Peek, warrant no. 6646. Survey no. 9731, 105 acres, David Holmes, warrant no. 215. Survey no. 12773, 50 acres, John Cockrill, warrant no. 6641. Survey no. 12770, 200 acres, James Richards, warrant no. 6636. John Ellison, Jr., D.S. October 26, 1825.
Item No. 34. Copy. Abigail March vs. Allen Latham. Summons Latham, administrator for heirs of Benj. Hough, to appear before judges to answer petition in chancery brought by Abegain [Abigail?] March. Humphrey Fullerton, clerk.
Item No. 35. (OS) Survey no. 12571, 1500 acres, Wm. Langborn heirs, warrant no. 6654. Survey no. 12570, 1500 acres, Wm. Langborn heirs, warrant no. 6654. Survey no. 12566, 1324 acres, Wm. Langborn heirs, warrant no. 6654. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. July 2, 1825.
Item No. 36. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. Sends list of surveys for copies. July 5, 1825.
Item No. 37. James H. Wilson to Lawyer Leonard, executor of father’s estate. Claims all letters stating he was paid for land were forged. Offers part of land for payment in defeating suit against him. July 9, 1825.
Item No. 38. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Received the deed of release for Mr. Barritt. July 22, 1825.
Item No. 39. Barren Co., KY. John McFuran, Sr., to Allen Latham. Conditionally sold land to James Nevill. To receive $465, taxes; costs of recording and power of attorney paid for by mail. July 29, 1825.
Folder 69: July to October 1824
Item No. 1. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Allen Latham. Papers received and placed on file. Delay due to unusual number of surveys received. July 8, 1824.
Item No. 2. Chillicothe. Receipt for $4.75 paid by A. C. Looker to Dr. P. Pinkerton for account 1822-1823. July 10, 1824.
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Item No. 3. Martha B. Scott, Wm. B. Scott vs. James Galloway, Jr. Letter and plat from Galloway to Philip Doddridge explaining situation of land to prove Scotts should discontinue suit. July 10, 1824.
Item No. 4. Chillicothe. John A. Fulton to Col. Richard C. Anderson. Requests plat and certificate to procure patent for small entry, twenty acres, to avoid trouble with person for whom it was located. July 12, 1824.
Item No. 5. Lexington. Henry Asbury to B. G. Leonard. Requests original patent of land in case Bernard Rogers sent to Land Office in order to obtain grant vacated. July 12, 1824.
Item No. 6. Newport. James Taylor to Col. R. C. Anderson. Lists thirteen surveys for recording. July 21, 1824.
Item No. 7. Cincinnati. Samuel Hunt to Allen Latham. Inquiry as to whether title of Adam Hoop’s land is good; may purchase it. July 22, 1824.
Item No. 8. Copy of land warrant no. 6627 for Archibald Alexander, 2000 acres. July 26, 1824.
Item No. 9. Copy of land warrant no. 6624 for David Kirkpatrick, 2000 acres. July 26, 1824.
Item No. 10. Washington, Mason County. Daniel Morgan to Col. R. C. Anderson. Wants patent to land. July 30, 1824.
Item No. 11. Certificate of deposit, $300, by B. G. Leonard in Bank of Chillicothe. July 31, 1824.
Item No. 12. Chillicothe. Nath. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Requests copy of plat of Robert Yancey. A. C. Looker died of measles. August 3, 1824.
Item No. 13. Stewart’s receipts for fees, $40.18, from B. G. Leonard. August 3, 1824.
Item No. 14. Portsmouth, VA. S. Whitehead to Allen Latham. Asks whether land may be sold for one dollar an acre. August 6, 1824.
Item No. 15. Chillicothe. Th. S. Hinde to Allen Latham. To close business of Mr. Linton and Mr. Collins for Mr. Anderson. Requests statement from Furguson concerning account. August 11, 1824.
Item No. 16. Cincinnati. Bellamy Stern to Allen Latham. Court commenced in morning; requests something be done to satisfy Mr. Este for claim due from Latham to Innes. Pleads to be saved from mortification of first suit. August 16, 1824.
Item No. 17. (OS) President’s land grant for military services of Major John Stephenson; 72 acres assignee Allen Latham of Nathaniel Sawyer assignee of Mary Stephenson. Signature removed. August 17, 1824.
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Item No. 18. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Mr. Barrett wishes to collect money due him. August 27, 1824.
Item No. 19. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham, concerning claim of land by prior entry. Wishes case taken up by another lawyer. August 25, 1824.
Item No. 20. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham. Galloway case, Mr. Usher (?) paid Latham; suggests sending original letters of Galloway as evidence. August 30, 1824.
Item No. 21. Survey no. 12496, 1717 acres, Allen McLane, warrant nos. 6396, 6397, 6398, 6303, and 6304. Allen Latham, D.S. September 3, 1824.
Item No. 22. Same as above. September 3, 1824. Examined and recorded September 4, 1824, by R. C. Anderson (and certification and seal).
Item No. 23. Wilmington, OH. Jones Green to Allen Latham. Heard land warrants were saleable at twenty-five cents an acre; offers two 1000 and 650 acres for sale. September 4, 1824.
Item No. 24. Deed. Reuben Taylor and wife to R. C. Anderson. $1600. Eight hundred acres more or less. September 7, 1824.
Item No. 25. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to James Barnett. Land sold, awaiting deed. September 22, 1824.
Item No. 26. Lexington. James Coleman to Allen Latham. Inquiry as to whether patent had been obtained in name of Miller and Humlang, 533 acres. September 24, 1824.
Item No. 27. Danville. Samuel D. Rawlins to Allen Latham. Anxious to receive letter; wrote postmaster to learn whether he still resides in Chillicothe. September 26, 1824.
Item No. 28. Knoxville, TN. D. G. Dunlap to Allen Latham. Inquiry of bounty lands; situation if sold for taxes, and if sold, whether legal or illegal. Knows several entitled to warrants. October 4, 1824.
Item No. 29. Martin W. Hester to Allen Latham. To purchase land of Latham. October 10, 1824.
Item No. 30. Cincinnati. Bellamy Stover to Allen Latham. Requests $85.15 balance due on claim. October 13, 1824.
Item No. 31. Thomas Biskes (?) to Allen Latham. Requests call at Mr. Medares to bring note of Reverend William Williamson which is due the heirs of Kirkpatrick. October 19, 1824.
Item No. 32. Chillicothe. Creighton and Bond to B. G. Leonard. Requests some business be attended to while at court in Adams county. October 15, 1824.
Item No. 33. Chillicothe. Creighton and Bond. Authorizing (?). October 15, 1824.
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Item No. 34. Lancaster. Rob’t Letihn (?) to Duncan McArthur. Sends Mr. Mack Gottsbury for instructions about land grants. October 17, 1824.
Item No. 35. Agreement. R. C. Anderson sells 100 acres, survey no. 550, to Martin W. Hester for $101.25. October 18, 1824.
Item No. 36. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Encloses letter of Mr. Peer concerning entries of Latham, Dun, and Peer. October 25, 1824.
Folder 70: November 1824 to February 1825
Item No. 1. James Bates to Allen Latham. Requests deed of his land. November 1, 1824.
Item No. 2. Wm. Stevens authorized by James Miller to sell lot no. 103. November 1, 1824.
Item No. 3. Inventory of goods and chattels of Allison C. Looker, $94.12 ½ value. November 1, 1824.
Item No. 4. Federal Court. Richmond. A. C. Upshur to Philip Wallace, Baltimore. Suggests sending names of a half-dozen peresons to sit as witnesses. Wallace sends letter to Allen Latham to attend to it. November 3, 1824.
Item No. 5. Lynchburg. Robert H. Gray, son of Francis Gray, to Latham and Leonard. Twenty- six hundred and sixty-six and two-thirds (2666 2/3) acres issued to Francis Gray; desires to obtain land father neglected to claim. November 4, 1824.
Item No. 6. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Asks whether any claims are prior to his. November 6, 1824.
Item No. 7. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Sends warrant no. 6645, 2666 2/3 acres, to heirs of Alexander Brownlee. One-half of warrant belongs to Asbury; wants to sell at not less than twenty-five cents an acre. November 6, 1824.
Item No. 8. Cincinnati. John Alloway to Allen Latham. Given land warrant; inquires value and information. November 9, 1824.
Item No. 9. Wm. L. Fowler to Allen Latham. Sends directions for forwarding next check of estate of Anna B. West. November 15, 1824.
Item No. 10. Richmond, VA. H. Saunders to Latham and Leonard. Warrant nos. 6652 and 6653 to be located. November 20, 1824.
Item No. 11. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Joseph Kerr. Survey no. 8281 suspended until a copy of warrant no. 5706 is received and evidence to assign it. November 13, 1824.
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Item No. 12. Xenia. Geo. Townsley to Allen Latham. None delinquent of lands mentioned. November 30, 1824.
Item No. 13. Green Co., OH. Wm. McKnight to Allen Latham. Asks suit against him to be delayed until Latham learns more details of his obtaining land in question in judgment against Daniel Mock. December 2, 1824.
Item No. 14. Copy of warrant no. 6658, 2666 2/3 acres, Wood Jones. Certified by R. C. Anderson. December 2, 1824.
Item No. 15. Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Had sent some warrants to A. C. Looker before learning of his death; requests Latham to secure them from the post office and follow instructions given Looker before time limit expires.
Item No. 16. Matthew Scott Cook received of James Demit $25 for use of Col. R. C. Anderson. December 10, 1824.
Item No. 17. Survey no. 2988, John Seddon, 224 1/3 acres, warrant no. 3045. James Galloway, Jr. D.S. December 13, 1824.
Item No. 18. Georgia C. Glethorpe County. Wm. G. Andrews to Allen Latham. Asks more particular information concerning value and quality of land. December 14, 1824.
Item No. 19. Dan James to Allen Latham. Wants land taxes paid and wants information concerning value and quality of land. December 14, 1824.
Item No. 20. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Wants deed in own name and to know of any claims against land. December 30, 1824.
Item No. 21. Xenia, OH. Wm. Elsberry to Allen Latham. Asks appointment to discuss business of compromising to settle a case; suit against Joel Wright. December 30, 1824.
Item No. 22. John Stiles by attorney B. G. Leonard complains of trespassing survey no. 4605, 200 acres, by Thomas Nokes. Stiles rented of Swenson Whitehead. April 25, 1825.
Item No. 23. Annual return of the 6th Infantry, 3d Regiment, 3d Brigade, 2nd Division, O. M. C. Leffingwiss (?), commanding officer. [1825]
Item No. 24. Washington. S. A. Couch requests Mr. Thompson to send balance of money due to Eleanor from Mr. Latham to Mr. Mallory by bearer Capt. G. H. Andrews. January 1, 1825.
Item No. 25. Survey no. 12674, 35 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6666. Survey no. 12747, 141 2/3 acres, Robert Means, warrant no. 5139. Survey no. 12458, 100 acres, Matthew Bonner, warrant no. 6571. Survey no. 12573, 66 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 5739. Survey no. 12748, 14 2/3 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 5739. Survey no. 12745, 100 acres, Henry Gaddis, warrant no. 6670. Survey no. 12746, 100 acres, John Gaddis, warrant no. 6669. Survey no. 11031, 400
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Item No. 26. Anthony Housha to "Ellen Nathem" (Allen Latham). Owns tract along piece of "Nathems," wishes to sell with him. January 5, 1825.
Item No. 27. Nahum Ward to Allen Latham. Inquires value of old military New England land warrants and whether they can be located. January 6, 1825.
Item No. 28. Survey nos. 12081 and 12744, 92 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 6216. Survey no. 12238, 185 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 6522. Survey no. 12239, 70 acres, John Holycross, warrant no. 6522. Survey nos. 12328 and 12329, 85 acres, Wm. Schooler, and Walter Dun, warrant nos. 6499 and 6520. Survey no. 12459, 60 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 6620. Survey no. 12429, 60 acres, Wm. Schooler and Walter Dun, warrant nos. 6499 and 6520. Survey no. 12572, 150 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 5139. Survey nos. 9503 and 12514, 46 acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 5825 and 5139. Survey no. 12320, 100 ½ acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 6520, 5828, and 621. Walter Dun, D.S. January 25, 1825.
Item No. 29. Survey no. 12548, 250 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6651. Survey no. 12546, 175 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6651. Survey no. 12728, 110 acres, Peter Mayo, warrant no. 6538. Survey no. 12723, 140 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6668. Survey no. 12722, 90 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6668. Survey no. 12513, 222 1/6 acres, Geo. F. Wilkins, warrant no. 33. Survey no. 12547, 175 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6651. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. January 11, 1825.
Item No. 30. Survey no. 12540, 1000 acres, Joseph Spencer, warrant no. 6568. Survey no. 12742, 165 2/3 acres, James Heron, warrant no. 165-2/3 (?). Survey no. 10793, 200 acres, David Chapman, warrant no. 6428. Survey no. 12743, 142 acres, John Graham, warrant nos. 64 and 3223. Walter Dun, D.S. October 5, 1825.
Item No. 31. Steubenville. T. C. Cleavitt to Allen Latham. From examination of Mr. Root’s books no evidence of any pension received. January 14, 1825.
Item No. 32. Survey no. 12550, 350 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6651. Survey no. 12730, 65 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 2377. Survey no. 12562, 150 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6660. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. January 19, 1825.
Item No. 33. Survey no. 12551, 300 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6651. Survey no. 12553, 500 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6650. Survey no. 12552, 250 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6650. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. February 9, 1825.
Item No. 34. Warren County. Wm. L. Foulke to Allen Latham. Executor of Anna B. West’s will. Requests Latham to have her estate arranged by middle of February when he plans to be in Chillicothe. January 22, 1825.
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Item No. 35. Original bond. Th. S. Hinde, Nathan Reeves, James Inglish bound to Sarah Snead, $938.08. January 25, 1825.
Item No. 36. Boyd Means to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning quantity of land, taxes due, and reputation of the neighborhood. December 23, 1825.
Item No. 37. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Question of title to land, with John Ewert; asks whether claim was prior to his. January 29, 1825.
Item No. 38. February 1, 1825. Brush and Fitzgerald. $1606.97 ½ not to be allowed unless it appears clearly that the amount of sales is within stated $3416.99, "which may not be the case for aught we know." Thos. S. Hinde ads (?) R. C. Anderson. February 1, 1825.
Item No. 39. Green County. John Clark to Allen Latham. Requests that Latham come, mark off land, to avoid suit with Daniel Mock. Mr. Ellisberry unwilling to compromise the suit without principal, interest paid, costs, and fees. February 5, 1825.
Item No. 40. New Orleans. Hemings Jr. to McGinnis & Gregg, Chillicothe, OH. Returning note John S. Duke on J. P. West (?) for adjustments and endorsement by drawer. February 6, 1825.
Item No. 41. City Point, VA. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Encloses ten dollars to pay taxes and apply on fees; desires patent immediately. February 12, 1825.
Item No. 42. Daniel James to Allen Latham. Sends five dollars for taxes; requests receipt. Wishes to sell land; inquires quality. February 15, 1825.
Item No. 43. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning title to land. February 16, 1825.
Item No. 44. David Holt to Allen Latham. Requests mortgage on property rather than to sell it to avoid suit with Caylor and others. February 23, 1825.
Item No. 45. Norman F. Jones, County Auditor, to Allen Latham. Inquiry of map of Fayette Co.; asks price and expenses. February 25, 1825.
Folder 71: August 1825 to January 1826
Item No. 1. Bowling Green. Wm. L. Fowler to Allen Latham. Debtors to A. B. West estate may give mortgages. Fowler to be in Chillicothe in ten days to settle businesses; would accept good horses as payment. August 2, 1825.
Item No. 2. Zanesville. Chas. B. Goddard to William Creighton. Sent letter to Samuel Atkinson who was absent; requests letter returned immediately without necessity of opening it if possible. August 3, 1825.
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Item No. 3. Lexington. David Holt to Allen Latham. Brother sold land, $1200 available for debt and rest may be made up within a few weeks. August 3, 1825.
Item No. 4. Lexington, KY. William Murdock to Nathaniel Sawyer. Waited twelve months for patent to Spencer’s claim; anxious, asks whether taxes are due and what price it may sell. August 15, 1825.
Item No. 5. Lewiston. N. Leonard to Benj. G. Leonard, son. Sister Margaret ill, recognizes no one, occasionally has "fits." August 22, 1825.
Item No. 6. Franklin. A. Leonard to Benj. G. Leonard, brother. Ready for parents to come to live at any time. Sister’s condition some possible delay. Business poor. August 25, 1825.
Item No. 7. Franklin, TN. John McAlister to Allen Latham. Moved from Jonesborough. Asks condition of his land, whether value is increasing or decreasing, and whether any debts are due on it. September 1, 1825.
Item No. 8. Chillicothe. Wm. L. Fowler to Thomas Scott. Judgment by Anna B. West, $400 to be paid Arthur Slaughter. September 13, 1825.
Item No. 9. Fayette Co., KY. David Holt to Allen Latham. Unable to sell land in short time; may receive $700 or $800 and balance within a few months. Sends brother to manage details. September 14, 1825.
Item No. 10. Chillicothe. Gilmore & Montgomery to Allen Latham. Bill $5.37 ½, $5.00 paid. September 22, 1825.
Item No. 11. Thomas Holt to Allen Latham. Asks delay of ten days to two weeks in order to pay debt. Blames brothers David and Joseph for interference in business. September 27, 1825.
Item No. 12. Alexander Trent to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning land case. Paid taxes on Latham’s land, 1824, 1825. September 28, 1825.
Item No. 13. Harrison Co., KY. David Holt to Allen Latham. Settling Sugar Creek business. Sends $800, balance within one month. October 4, 1825.
Item No. 14. Richard Long appointed administrator of estate of Ephraim Doolittle. October 17, 1825.
Item No. 15. Copy. Lavina Becket and others vs. the administrator and heirs of Benj. Hough, deceased. Subpoenaed in chancery.
Item No. 16. West Union. Received of John Kincaid $18.00 on note given to R. C. Anderson for $348.00. October 24, 1825.
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Item No. 17. Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Notification not to make any survey on entries last sent; claims Latham failed to abide by agreements. October 30, 1825.
Item No. 18. Lucretia Teakle, widow and administratrix of husband’s estate, plaintiff; Thomas M. Bailey, defendant. October 31, 1825.
Item No. 19. John Watson vs. James Shacklefore. Transcript of proceedings as recorded by Justice of Peace. October 31, 1825.
Item No. 20. P. N. White surveyed for Allen Latham, 127 acres. November 1, 1821.
Item No. 21. Daniel James to Allen Latham. Requests receipt for taxes; will send more money to transact business in future. November 8, 1825.
Item No. 22. Lancaster. G. E. Wing to Mr. John Carlisle. Deed of Henry Abrams to heirs; inquiry concerning power of attorney. November 20, 1825.
Item No. 23. Allen Latham appoints Philo N. White, attorney in fact, to take possession of survey no. 8400 in name of Anthony Sheriff, 239 acres. November 22, 1825.
Item No. 24. Chillicothe. John A. Fulton to B. G. Leonard. Case of Gibbs and Crosby in Columbus and their lawyer. Asks to be written as soon as decision is made. December 8, 1825.
Item No. 25. Frankfort. Daniel Brectt (?) to Allen Latham. Two Ohio claims sold for taxes; wishes to reclaim them. December 10, 1825.
Item No. 26. Columbus. Lyne Starling to Allen Latham. Asks whether commissioner of General Land Office will issue patents on vague or floating entries made during 1824. December 19, 1825.
Item No. 27. Pittsburgh. Peter Mowry to Allen Latham. $15 for taxes. December 15, 1825.
Item No. 28. Washington, KY. Daniel Morgan to Allen Latham. Wants 100 or 200 acres of land. December 15, 1825.
Item No. 29. Chillicothe. Wm. Dickenson to Allen Latham. Requests list sent to recorder of conveyances made by Nathaniel Masie previous to October 9, 1824, on survey nos. 2462, 3037, and 3570, 1580 acre tract, asks date of deed and present owner. Sunday evening, 1826.
Item No. 30. Columbus. Dan. S. Norton to Allen Latham. Asks price and situation of 185 acres entered in name of Barnett. January 10, 1826.
Item No. 31. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Allen Latham. Survey of Daniel Drais to be suspended until the assignments of all heirs of Baily Johnson the original claimant of the warrant shall have been received. [Only three have assigned: Baly, Henry, and Daniel. The rest: Matilda Ward wife of Talbert Ward; John, William, James, Elijah, and Jesse Johnson; and Malinda
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James wife of [?]iders James.] Also until a copy of the entry may be had from Col. R. C. Anderson. January 11, 1826.
Item No. 32. Amherst Co., VA. Wm. Lockard to Latham and Leonard. Private revolutionary soldier listing services desiring information concerning land warrant rights. January 26, 1826. [Dated Jan 1825, Amherst Co., VA. William Lockard to Allen Latham and B. G. Leonard. "I am happy to find that you are the persons whom govermint has appointed for the revolutionary Soldiers to make application relative to the means of getting their lands. I am a private who enlisted under Thomas Randolph in cumberland County and in a few days sent to Charlton South Carolina and put in Captin Bowyers Company who was Coloanel Washington after the battle of [ewtau?] springs Washington was taken and Major Call commanded our line some time after Washington was taken I came to Virginia and was at little york during the seige of Corn Wallace after Wallace was taken I returned back to South Carolina under the command of Colonel Baylor and Major Call where I served the balance of my time Any information you could give me would be kindly received." Signed: William Lockard.]
Item No. 33. Received of B. G. Leonard $169 by G. Luan for W. Gola & Co., balance of account against Leonard. R. Harper, attorney for W. Gola & Co. January 27, 1826.
Item No. 34. G. Swan to B. G. Leonard. Has receipt to send but needs to know balance due, so requests past receipts to ascertain correct amount. January 28, 1826.
Item No. 35. Danville. Samuel D. Rawlins to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning patent to have been made out a year previously. Inquires amount of taxes due for last year and how to remit it. January 29, 1826.
Folder 72: February to July 1826
Item No. 1. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Allen Latham. Only four of ten heirs assigned warrant to Drais giving only a joint interest. Other signatures necessary to give him sole interest. Copy of entry received from R. C. Anderson and found correct. February 4, 1826
Item No. 2. Richmond Co., VA. John Seward to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning taxes due. Intended to visit lands but became ill before arrival. February 9, 1826.
Item No. 3. West Union. George Duncan to Allen Latham. Can secure $150 cash to pay for land; asks full amount due. February 11, 1826.
Item No. 4. Salem. Thomas Pickering to Allen Latham. Wm. Hodgdon conveyed 800 acres but has no papers relating to it. Survey no. 1094. Copy of survey and certification. Asks whether patent was recorded and if so in what office. February 11, 1826.
Item No. 5. Washington. M. Alexander to Latham and Leonard. Inquiry concerning investigation for Collier and Pully in procuring their military lands. February 14, 1826.
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Item No. 6. Chillicothe. Baily Johnson heirs’ bounty. February 14, 1826.
Item No. 7. Madison County. Thomas Taylor to Allen Latham. Wants Hoffman tract no. 6244. Requests deed as soon as possible. February 15, 1826.
Item No. 8. Survey no. 10989, Wm. Woolfolk, 30 acres, warrant no. 6475. Survey no. 12377, A. C. Looker, 30 acres, warrant no. 6584. Survey no. 10940, A. C. Looker, 25 acres, warrant no. [blank]. Survey no. 12058, A. C. Looker, 40 2/3 acres, warrant no. 6374. Survey no. 10514, James Boothe, 100 acres, warrant no. 6314. Survey no. 10836, D. M. Payne, 80 acres, warrant no. 6423. Survey no. 10911, D. M. Payne, 40 acres, warrant no. 6423. Survey no. 10392, Jos. and Benj. W. Ladd and Thomas Norvell, 50 acres, warrant no. 5877. Survey no. 12376, A. C. Looker, 40 acres, warrant no. 6584. Survey no. 12378, A. C. Looker, 30 acres, warrant no. 6584. Survey no. 10394, Anthony Walk, 60 acres, warrant no. 5803. Survey no. 10728, A. C. Looker, 108 acres, warrant no. 5997. Survey no. 10939, A. C. Looker, 41 acres, warrant no. 5740.
Item No. 9. Deed. F. Taylor to Latham, $300, lot no. 134. March 7, 1826.
Item No. 10. Alex. B. Chase to Allen Latham. Pension papers for Mr. J. Flagg. Post note to be procured. March 17, 1826.
Item No. 11. Jas. Benridge to Allen Latham. Has lands to sell; wants prices offered. March 17, 1826.
Item No. 12. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Asks amount of land in warrant and taxes due. March 18, 1826.
Item No. 13. Thomas Skren to Allen Latham. Applies for deed of 158 acres purchased from Benj. Anderson, agent for Matthew Anderson and Richard C. Anderson. March 23, 1826.
Item No. 14. Deed of Release. Patience Adams to Adam Rister and Peter Brown, 65 acres. March 23, 1827.
Item No. 15. Survey no. 10561, Chas. Stewart, 35 acres, warrant no. 6308. Survey no. 12777, Allen Latham, 150 acres, warrant no. 6308. Survey no. 12778, Allen Latham, 666 2/3 acres, warrant no. 6308. Allen Latham, D.S. March 25, 1826.
Item No. 16. New York. Jos. Watson to Allen Latham. Offers two sections of land for sale. No answer from Gen’l Beecker. Asks of John McDougall. April 7, 1826.
Item No. 17. Cynthiance. Jos. H. Holt to Allen Latham. Asks Latham to release his brother or promise to pay $400 instead of deed to land; states that Thos. Holt cannot afford it and couldn’t take care of the land if he owned it. April 10, 1826.
Item No. 18. Portsmouth. Henry Burch received of J. W. Peebles one barrel of molasses to deliver to Allen Latham, seventy-five cents carriage. April 11, 1826.
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Item No. 19. Thos. Holt to Allen Latham. To bring assignment and meet the following week to finish their business. April 14, 1826.
Item No. 20. Fayette County. David Holt to Allen Latham. Action delayed because his power of attorney is for another state. April 15, 1826.
Item No. 21. Liberty. Wm. Miner, ect. [executor?] of Mary Walker, deceased, to Allen Latham. Power of attorney not sufficient for selling land in another state; asks what is necessary to make it legal and requests early sale of land. April 18, 1826.
Item No. 22. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Hesitates to send money by mail but will if requested. Inquires concerning amount of land sold and taxes due. April 19, 1826.
Item No. 23. Thomas Holt received of Allen Latham $79.51, tax receipt collection. Promises to pay $600 judgment. April 24, 1826.
Item No. 24. Agreement. Allen Latham and Joseph H. Holt. Son Thomas Holt paid $800 on October 7, 1825. Promised to pay $400 by April 1, 1826 (for 1000 acres Highland Creek).
Item No. 25. Salem. T. Pickering to Allen Latham. Requests original papers of a survey to be sent to the General Land Office to secure patent. Anxious to have no delay as he is eighty years old and his death would cause further entanglements. May 1, 1826.
Item No. 26. Allen Latham to Uriah Hunt, bookseller. Inquiry concerning prices of various volumes. May 2, 1826.
Item No. 27. Uriah Hunt to Allen Latham. Lists books and prices obtainable. May 30, 1820.
Item No. 28. Thomas Holt to Allen Latham. Requests note which was paid, also receipt for $800 which he paid. May 3, 1826.
Item No. 29. Columbus. C. Lofland to Allen Latham. Resents work of two sawmills on Darby’s Creek "destroying" timber. Suggests notifying owners of land in order to prevent further damage. May 8, 1826.
Item No. 30. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Allen Latham. Patents suspended on some surveys because of date prior to March 3, 1823. May 10, 1826.
Item No. 31. Bowling Green. Wm. L. Fowler to Allen Latham. Plans to visit and possibly move to Illinois, so requests immediate settlement of A. B.West’s estate. May 13, 1826.
Item No. 32. Louisville, KY. T. W. Fiela to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning Mr. Samuel H. Bullen who was to visit Chillicothe to sell some lands of Reuben Fiela and Willis Fiela. Four weeks have passed and no word from him. Wife anxious. May 17, 1826.
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Item No. 33. George Ducan to Allen Latham. Sold some land for $150; asks whether amount is enough for debt to him. May 24, 1826.
Item No. 34. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to George Graham. Stephen Coram’s papers sent in nearly a year ago; charges neglect; cites other cases of neglect. May 26, 1826.
Item No. 35. Indenture. Peter Seister and wife Maria sell 105 acres to Peter Brown and Adam Reister for $1400. May 29, 1826.
Item No. 36. Copy. Joseph Crocket vs. Marks heirs. 4000 acres. May 30, 1826.
Item No. 37. N. Leonard, Jr., to brother B. G. Leonard. Very busy raising horses, cows, and pigs. Tells of crop plans for corn pasture, wheat. Booneville, MO. Wants father to move from N.Y. May 30, 1826.
Folder 73: June to December 1826
Item No. 1. Levi Hedges vs. William Thornburgh. $1000 debt, later $450. To paid on request. June 1826.
Item No. 2. Hopkinsville. William Porter to Allen Latham. Inquires about possibility of a compromise with claimants of his military warrants. Asks for plat and certificate for 200 acres of Thomas Porter. Asks location of "Obannon’s Creek." June 3, 1826.
Item No. 3. Deed. R. C. Anderson to Allen Latham. June 3, 1826.
Item No. 4. J. R. O’Neall to Allen Latham. To attend court which will delay his visit about a week. Has money ready which is due. June 5, 1826.
Item No. 5. Thomas Holt to Allen Latham. Requests deed of relinquishment as soon as possible; to be similar to ones given by brother to Brush and others. June 4, 1826.
Item No. 6. Survey no. 12772, 600 acres, Mr. Price, warrant nos. 6640 and 6643. Survey no. 12771, 200 acres, James Richard, warrant no. 6636. John Ellison, D.S. October 26, 1826.
Item No. 7. Pittsburgh. C. Cowan to Allen Latham. To visit on business of Mr. Baldwin of disposing of lands belonging to heirs of Major Kirkpatrick. June 14, 1856.
Item No. 8. Article of agreement. James Prentiss to Cadwallader Wallace, 2507 2/3 acres, $1153.66.
Item No. 9. Columbus. Lyne Starling note to James Prentiss, $779.88. June 17, 1826.
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Item No. 10. John Wallts to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning land entered in name of John Watkins. June 19, 1826.
Item No. 11. Executor for estate of Thomas Holt. For $300 paid by Allen Latham assigns certain judgment vs. Hemphill and McConnell. July 6, 1826.
Item No. 12. Survey nos. 12640, 12641, 12642, 12643, 12644 and 12645, 2666 2/3 acres for Charles Woodson, warrant no. 6655. Survey no. 14042, 4000 acres for Wm. O’Callis heirs, warrant no. 6659. Allen Latham, D.S. July 19, 1826.
Item No. 13. Survey nos. 12702, 12703, 12704, 2000 acres for Archibald Alexander, warrant nos. 6626 and 6627. Survey no. 12779, 2869 acres for Thomas Greene and David Kirkpatrick, warrant nos. 6512 and 6657. Allen Latham, D.S. July 17, 1826.
Item No. 14. Survey nos. 12622, 12624, 12625, 12626, 12627, 12628, 12629, 4000 acres for devisees of Littleberry Mosby, warrant nos. 6554, 6555, 6556, and 6657.
Item No. 15. Survey nos. 12658, 12659, 12660, 12661, and 12662, 4000 acres, William O’Callis, warrant no. 6659. Allen Latham, D.S. July 19, 1826. Examined and recorded by R. C. Anderson. August 3, 1826.
Item No. 16. David Murphy and wife sell 25 acres for $27 to Isaac Devos. July 21, 1826.
Item No. 17. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Promises more money; inquires amount of land sold and price and taxes. July 22, 1826.
Item No.18. Nathaniel Masie establishing line of survey nos. 2462, 3037, and 3570 for 1580 acres. Notice sent to Wm. Murphy. August 3, 1826.
Item No. 19. Danville. Samuel D. Rawlins to Allen Latham. Sends $2 for tax on 100 acres of land. Requests patent. August 6, 1826.
Item No. 20. $50 promissory note of Nancy Young to Thomas Reynolds. August 19, 1826.
Item No. 21. Marietta. David Putnam to Allen Latham. Executor of son’s will, $14 due on books, requests remittance if unpaid. August 14, 1826.
Item No. 22. Henry Waldron’s power of attorney to Allen Latham to sell lands to pay Jeremiah Slaughter notes due. August 10, 1826.
Item No. 23. John Gibson wife and heirs assign one-sixth of warrant no. 2377 to Andrew Burton for value received. August 28, 1826.
Item No. 24. Mason Co., KY. Daniel Morgan to Allen Latham. No evidence in R. C.Anderson’s office of Latham’s right to David Kirkpatrick’s warrant no. 6624 thereby could not receive
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Morgan’s entries. Requests assignment sent so he may send entries. Inquires where he might purchase military warrants. September 3, 1826.
Item No. 25. Chillicothe. Mathew Bonner to Col. R. C. Anderson. Returns warrants with $21 fee. Impossible to secure certificate that John Evans entries on Fulton’s tract are lost. Returns entries to be made. September 12, 1826.
Item No. 26. Wm. L. Fowler to Mr. Allen Latham. Again requests settlement of A. B. West’s estate. Desires to move to Illinois as soon as amount is receipted. Also asks for $50 due which was remitted Mr. Temple. September 13, 1826.
Item No. 27. Richard Anderson sells Abraham Lucs sixty-one acres for $122. October 1, 1826.
Item No. 28. Richard Anderson sells Nathan Beeser fifty acres for $100. October 1, 1826.
Item No. 29. Richard Anderson sells Walter Turner 229 acres for $400. October 1, 1826.
Item No. 30. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests entries made in Col. Anderson’s ofice since it last opened. Will pay 6 ¼ cents per entry. Entries surveyed to be distinguished in the margin. October 6, 1826.
Item No. 31. Chillicothe. Wm. Lamb for John Waddle vs. John Watts. Judgment for $7745.50 and costs at July term 1826. Plaintiff notified of injunction. October 7, 1826.
Item No. 32. Sales by a special law by auditor of state; lands north of Indian boundary. Nine sales. October 16, 1826.
Item No. 33. New York. Archibald Maclay to Rev. Wm. Dickey. Requests call on Allen Latham for inquiries of Fench [Finch or Tench?] estate. October 27, 1826.
Item No. 34. J. Y. Stockdell to Allen Latham. Wants land sold. October 28, 1826.
Item No. 35. Robert C. Jones to Allen Latham. Busy in Kentucky and unable to write earlier. Will visit in Chillicothe. Requests sale of land. November 4, 1826.
Item No. 36. Petersburg, VA. Jas. Prentiss to Allen Latham. Difficulty in title of land purchased by Mr. Sterling from agent Mr. Watts. November 9, 1826.
Item No. 37. Pittsburgh. Peter Mowry to Allen Latham. Inquires amount of taxes due. Land third rate survey no. 767 for 1400 acres; asks worth per acre. November 21, 1826.
Item No. 38. Columbus. R. Osborn to Allen Latham. Sent survey on no. 7477 in name of Robt. Culbertson; requested certification and patent; received no answer. November 28, 1826.
Item No. 39. Petersburg, VA. Noble Paul Welby to Allen Latham. Grateful for prompt attention to business. December 10, 1826.
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Item No. 40. Chillicothe. Eight dollars and sixteen cents received of Allen Latham; fees for transcript in case of Larz Anderson vs. Clark & Ellison. Signed Wm. Key Bond, clerk. December 1, 1826.
Folder 74: January to September 1827
Item No. 1. Lexington, KY. Robert C. Jones to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning condition of land; whether sold. July 13, 1827.
Item No. 2. Wakefield. Ira Fish to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning funds on account; also asks value and situation of lots owned. January 13, 1827.
Item No. 3. Georgetown, OH. T. L. Heames to Allen Latham. Purchased lands recommended. Land sold Benjamin was survey no. 11088, 200 acres, valued at $600. February 1, 1827.
Item No. 4. Brownsville. Rough draft. Letter to Ruggles. States Colonel Anderson’s books are credited $13,852.99 for fees; suggests one in charge hold lien on title papers of debtors. February 10, 1827.
Item No. 5. Lexington, KY. J. Durham to Latham and Leonard. Asks approval for using names in his "prospectus"; solicits recommendation of establishment. February 11, 1827.
Item No. 6. Washington City. B. G. Leonard to Allen Latham. Business concluded as satisfactorily as possible. Ervin & Creighton said that J. Johnson made some inquiries which looked a little against them. February 14, 1827.
Item No. 7. Washington. Benj. Ruggles to Allen Latham. Promises support when appointing a successor to Col. Anderson at the time it comes up in the Senate. February 15, 1827.
Item No. 8. North West River Bridge, Norfolk, Co., VA. Phineas Sanborn to Allen Latham. Requests tax receipts; wants statement of account. February 23, 1827.
Item No. 9. Chillicothe. Cargo of molasses, meat, and lard, on flatboats of James McCollister, to go to New Orleans for Cadwallader Wallace. February 26, 1827.
Item No. 10. Patience Adams, administrator of estate of Robert Adams, vs. Adam Reister and Peter Brown. Deed under order of court, sixty-five acres. March 23, 1826.
Item No. 11. Columbus. Joseph Miller to Allen Latham. Two years previously was to locate warrant of 789 acres and secure patent; asks whether it was secured; also inquires what taxes and fees due, etc. Requests plat and number of survey. March 27, 1827.
Item No. 12. Thomas Sphren (?) to Allen Latham. Desires deed to land. April 1, 1827.
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Item No. 13. City Point, VA. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Requests acknowledgement of receipt of taxes and former letter. April 9, 1824.
Item No. 14. James and Richard Loines vs. James Phillips. (5 pages.) April 14, 1827.
Item No. 15. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Wright. Sends letter for Mr. Jones to be delivered and answered. May 7, 1827.
Item No. 16. Supreme Court. Adams County, May term, 1827. Amosa Deloun vs. Samuel Masey. Deloun assigned rights in suit to Page Bakewell and Page Merchants.
Item No. 17. John Haumford to Allen Latham. Asks terms of selling land; will give power of attorney. May 26, 1827.
Item No. 18. Joseph Hedges, Sheriff of Pickaway County, to Jacob Retter Junior and Abraham Retter. Deed for 228 acres, entry no. 2446. May 15, 1827.
Item No. 19. Chillicothe, OH. Allen Latham’s certification of no knowledge of "Kennedy McMillin" and denial of employing or intending to employ him for services. Also certifies David Holt and Thomas Holt satisfactorily settled claims against father’s estate. June 4, 1827.
Item No. 20. Cincinnati. Copy of letter from Geo. W. Jones to N. Wright sent to Allen Latham by Wright. Contains denial of recommending anyone as Col. Anderson’s successor; criticized Anderson’s business methods. June 14, 1827.
Item No. 21. O. Simpson to Allen Latham. Writes for friend to secure list of large tracts of land for sale. June 4, 1827.
Item No. 22. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Mr. Jones, U.S. Bank agent. Quotes paragraph from friend’s letter saying letter of unfavorable statements was written by Mr. Jones to senate deciding on a successor to Colonel Anderson. Stated Wallace was recommended. June 7, 1827.
Item No. 23. Jacob Brinkley summoned to answer Samuel Fleesig on plea of trespassing. June 10, 1827.
Item No. 24. Wheeling, VA. Moses C. Good to B. G. Leonard. Sends note of fifty dollars ($50) on Nancy Young for speedy collection. June 12, 1827.
Item No. 25. Lexington. Henry Asbury to B. G. Leonard. Enclosed John and Jeremiah Rogers’ answer to Drister’s bill; matter to be disposed of next term. June 16, 1827.
Item No. 26. Louisville. Wm. R. Miller to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning taxes due and fee for paying. June 22, 1827.
Item No. 27. Receipt in full $6.62 ½ to Josiah L. Hern from B. G. Leonard. June 25, 1827.
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Item No. 28. Mason Co., KY. Geo. Berry, Senior, to Isaace Keryhondall. Land suit between Martin and Boone settled in favor of latter. Land of Bartlett now open to purchasers. June 26, 1827.
Item No. 29. Washington, PA. Samuel Weir to Allen Latham. Inquires situation of land, amount sold for taxes, and taxes due on land of Rees Hill (appointed agent). July 14, 1827.
Item No. 30. Hillsborough. Henry Masie to Allen Latham. Complains of liberal court decisions for squatters’ "improvements’ to lands occupied. July 14, 1827.
Item No. 31. Fliningsburg. David Morgan to Colonel Richard C. Anderson. Error in entry no. 1700. July 22, 1827.
Item No. 32. Wheeling. L. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. Requests letter concerning business promptly. August 22, 1827.
Item No. 33. Louisville. Thomas Inser to Allen Latham. Requests attention to business. Land warrant already located. August 27, 1827.
Item No. 34. Huntsville. Willis Pope to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning suit. Asks information of authentication of deed for Ohio. Anxious to sell land. Will sacrifice price for cash. August 27, 1827.
Item No. 35. Deed release. Mary Ann Miller to heirs of Miller. September 11, 1827.
Item No. 36. Judges of Court of Common Pleas against George Coile. Note Felix Nevin gave P. Miller became possession of G. Coile. Widow Miller unsure of amounts paid on notes due estate. September 11, 1827.
Item No. 37. Wenchester. Nathan Lupton, executor of David Lupton, deceased, to Allen Latham. Requests amount of taxes due; wishes to pay them and to receive receipts of payments of former years. September 22, 1827.
Item No. 38. Agreement between heirs of R. C. Anderson by attorney Allen Latham and John Castle Jr. Lease five acres for putting up a 750-rail fence. September 28, 1827.
Item No. 39. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Offers rent of land for payment of taxes. September 29, 1827.
Folder 75: October [1827] to May 1828
Item No. 1. Baltimore. R. H. Douglass to Allen Latham. Requests taxes on land kept paid and promises remittances upon notification of amount. October 2, 1827.
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Item No. 2. Deed. John Watson to N. S. Evans, 460 acres; one dollar paid. Survey no. 427. October 2, 1827.
Item No. 3. Abagail March vs. Hough’s heirs and others. Fifteen dollars rent paid on fifty acres land. October 10, 1827.
Item No. 4. Baltimore. W. Schwartze to Allen Latham. Quotes letter from Secretary of Legation of Paris, dated August 30, 1827. Notifies of death of General Kosciusko, leaving no near relatives. Title of land questionable legally. October 12, 1827.
Item No. 5. Deed. John Dunlop to James Dunlop. $1.25 per acre, 1000 acres, warrant nos. 6420, 6170, 6421, and 5887. October 22, 1827.
Item No. 6. William Beach vs. Frederick Bengaman. Deed conveyed to Allen Latham. Costs to be paid by defendant. November 13, 1827.
Item No. 7. Baltimore. W. Schwartze to Allen Latham. Schwartze agrees to convey deed to David Smith, 100 acres, $400 in seven years with interest. Copy of plat sent. November 15, 1827.
Item No. 8. M. M. Patton to Allen Latham. Power of attorney not to bind them any further to warrant on title. Request communication from Allen Trimble. November 23, 1827.
Item No. 9. Cincinnati. W. D. Jones to Allen Latham. Three dollars received; article procured. December 1, 1827.
Item No. 10. Lexington. Henry Asbury to B. G. Leonard. Sends answer to amended bill; thinks Col. Anderson strange to make recording of deed a matter of equity. December 18, 1827.
Item No. 11. Dover Mills, VA. Joseph L. Watkins to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of suit and claims vs. McKay. State decidedly for Jackson for president. December 23, 1827.
Item No. 12. "Beware of counterfeits:" Clay party trying to produce the impression that the Jackson party has two candidates for congress in district. Denied. Jackson’s Party one candidate Wm. Allen, nominated by unanimous vote of forty delegates of convention at Chillicothe. July 28, 1828.
Item No. 13. Washington City. Chett Lyon to Latham and Leonard. Previously forwarded papers and evidence of Elizah [Elijah?] Veatch to secure warrant for land. Inquiry of matter and costs. January 10, 1828.
Item No. 14. Wheeling. S. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. Advises keeping money until arrival. January 15, 1828.
Item No. 15. Jacob B. Winchester to Allen Latham. Requests warrant returned if not sold. January 5, 1827.
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Item No. 16. Chillicothe. Jesse Spencer to B. G. Leonard. Judge Scott to add advice without fee respecting management of case of Steele against Spencer in Supreme Court. Asks if proceedings may be instituted in chancery or court of equity. Inquires concerning costs. February 13, 1828.
Item No. 17. Baltimore. W. Schwartz to Allen Latham. Hopes to rid occupants of land and gain clear title. Asks if proceedings may be instituted in chancery or court of equity. Inquires concerning costs. February 13, 1828.
Item No. 18. B. G. Leonard to Allen Latham. Reporting progress of court cases. July 13, 1828.
Item No. 19. Daniel James to Allen Latham. Requests receipts for taxes, asks condition of land and whether occupied. Promises more money on account. February 14, 1828.
Item No. 20. Washington City. Chet Lyon to Allen Latham. Again requesting information concerning warrant of Elijah Veatch. Papers already forwarded; asks whether issued, whether located, by whom and when. March 13, 1828.
Item No. 21. Fredericksburg, VA. Phillip Jones to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning Colonel Henry Micon’s warranty, whether sold for taxes or ever located. March 14, 1828.
Item No. 22. Baltimore. James Brundige to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning taxes on land; asks whether any offers to buy were made. Expects railroads and canal to increase value. March 18, 1828.
Item No. 23. Agreement. Allen Latham sells 100 acres, survey no. 6285, to Elijah Tomas for $136.25, notes due November 1, 1828, and November 1, 1829. March 19, 1828.
Item No. 25. Deed. Isaac and Amy Devorse to Allen Latham, 25 acres, $50. March 20, 1828.
Item No. 26. Springfield. C. Anthony to Allen Latham. At request of W. Douglas called on S. Mason and received papers against Thoda Norton in which Latham administrator of Benj. Hough, and declaration of ejectment. Two suits begun and declaration filed. Tried to begin August term. March 2, 1828.
Item No. 27. Lexington. Wm. S. Campbell to Allen Latham. Bought warrant of Terence Doran no. 5043; asks value and acres and whether it might be sold for cash or horses. Inquiry concerning claim of Henry Townsend; afraid of land speculators. March 30, 1828.
Item No. 28. Fleming. Charles Marshall to Allen Latham. Requests statement due White for redemption of land sold for taxes. Overpaid 200 acres; requests refund. March 31, 1828.
Item No. 29. New York. Stephen Whitney to Eleazer P. Kendrick. Offers agency for lands in place of Mr. Samuel Atkinson who moved. Will permit cabin to be built by occupant. Wishes to know prices lands now selling for. March 31, 1828.
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Item No. 30. Washington City. Chett Lyon to Allen Latham. Asks reason no warrant was issued to Elijah Veatch and inquires concerning papers relating to it. April 8, 1828.
Item No. 31. Troy, NY. Joseph Russell to Allen Latham. Only 144 ¼ acres receipts of taxes; claims ownership of 262 acres. Anxious not to lose part. Desires to sell. Gen. Lytte valued land at $1196.00. April 8, 1828.
Item No. 32. Jacob Aid to Allen Latham. Land purchased of him surveyed by Mr. Allen, short many acres. Believes error to be in beginning corner. Asks advice. April 12, 1828.
Item No. 33. West Union. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. Desires to purchase 500 or 600 acres of Virginia Military Warrants. Offers twenty cents per acre. April 23, 1828.
Item No. 34. Power of attorney to William Binford by father Peter Binford. April 24, 1828.
Item No. 35. Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Map of survey of Fayette County wanted immediately. April 29, 1828.
Item No. 36. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham. On March 10 sent draft on Francis Campbell $47.18, taxes for 1827, no answer, wonders whether letter was miscarried. May 20, 1828.
Item No. 37. Tallahassee. R. K. Call to Allen Latham. Sends warrant for 300 acres of Thomas Handley to be sold. Glad of progress of Ohio’s Canal. May 28, 1828.
Item No. 38. New York. Stephen Whitney to E. P. Kendrick. Sends map of survey to aid in identifying land. May 30, 1828.
Folder 76: June 1828 to February 1829
Item No. 1. Wheeling. S. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. Requests statement as early as convenient. In case of Gilman vs. Soloman Smith warns to be particular in calculating interest on large claim. June 3, 1828.
Item No. 2. James City P.O. Daniel James to Allen Latham. Learned land was sold for taxes while Latham had balance to pay them. Requests balance sent to clerk of Clinton County to attend to future business. June 17, 1828.
Item No. 3. Printed notice of lands for sale by Allen Latham. Terms cash or very short credit. July 12, 1828.
Item No. 4. Similar to above. Same date.
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Item No. 5. Greenesborough, GA. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Revolutionary soldier applying for traces of land warrranted him. July 24, 1828.
Item No. 6. Urbana. Th. S. Hinde to Allen Latham. Sends part of money due, balance later. Inquires whether any lands are available suitable for a stock farm. September 3, 1828.
Item No. 7. Henry D. Calver sold Benj. Elliott title bond of A. C. Looker to Jonathan Johnston. Elliott offered Looker $24 but not taken. Later Looker gave note to Samuel Swearingen. Sworn before Thomas Orr, J.P. September 23, 1828.
Item No. 8. Willis Pope to Allen Latham. States no will may interfere with land claim. Wishes to sell, even at great sacrifice. September 29, 1828.
Item No. 9. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham. He and Bayly to institute suit for recovery of land possessed by Rev. Pavey. September 29, 1828.
Item No. 10. Summons to John Fulton for trespass damages $600 to Wm. and Thomas Miller. September 30, 1828.
Item No. 11. Nashville, TN. W. C. Davis to Allen Latham. Warrant of Wm. Chapman assigned to him sent by Thomas Green of Richmond to be located, situation, and value. October 19, 1828.
Item No. 12. Lexington, KY. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Election results. Jackson received many more votes than Adams. Message to Wallace that in defeat, triumph for him within two years. November 6, 1828.
Item No. 13. Sangamon Co., IL. Wm. L. Fowler to Allen Latham. Inquiry of condition of business. Asks about $200 due. Also questions condition of A. B. West’s estate. November 10, 1828.
Item No. 14. Baltimore. R. H. Douglass to Allen Latham. Requests taxes regularly paid. March 10, 1828.
Item No. 15. London, OH. John Moore to Allen Latham. Offers note of Lyne Starling to James Prentiss for receipt. December 5, 1828.
Item No. 16. Washington, PA. Samuel Weir to Allen Latham. States Mr. Mills offered $100 for land warrant. December 1828.
Item No. 17. Zanesville. Samuel J. Case to Allen Latham. States Mr. Mills offered $100 for land warrant. December 25, 1828.
Item No. 18. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham. Received receipt of taxes paid but also a letter from auditor stating they were unpaid. One paid auditor and Latham paid tax collector. December 25, 1828.
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Item No. 19. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Requests taxes paid; wants land sold. Glad of Jackson’s success. December 26, 1828.
Item No. 20. Lebanon. Geo. J. Smith to Allen Latham. Brother wants draft on Mr. Linton for money due on note and mortgage. December 30, 1828.
Item No. 21. Article of agreement. Allen Latham sells 100 acres, survey no. 6285 for $15 to John Newland. Note due January 1, 1829. March 19, 1828.
Item No. 22. John Lucas, Sr., to Allen Latham. Offers $100 for plat. January 9, 1829.
Item No. 23. Florence, AL. Willis Pope to Allen Latham. Received no word of Ohio lands since November 1827. Anxious to know if they’ve been disposed. January 12, 1829.
Item No. 24. Jas. B. Johnson to A. Latham. Requests deed which was to be made. Recommends James Hunicut of Springfield for information of Benford’s claim on estate of B. Hough. January 15, 1829.
Item No. 25. Richmond. Richard Young to Allen Latham. For orphans of Alexander McDonald inquires whether any compensation may be had although he neglected to claim the military bounty at the opportune time. January 15, 1829.
Item No. 26. Zanesville. Henry Northrup to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase warranty if still for sale. Will give draft for $190 on Washington City Bank. January 24, 1829.
Item No. 27. Columbus. Isaac Smith to Allen Latham. Willing to purchase certain tract of land if terms prove reasonable. January 27, 1829.
Item No. 28. General Land Office. J. W. Whitcomb to M. Anderson. Returns survey no. 14073 per request. January 28, 1829.
Item No. 29. Washington. Samuel Weir to Allen Latham. Requests patent and deed. Fenruary 4, 1829.
Item No. 30. Deed. Turner to Croghan. $640 for 640 acres. February 9, 1829.
Item No. 31. Washington. B. Ruggles to Allen Latham. Bill for surveyor to be of Ohio passed senate with amendment that sixty days’ notice was given before receiving for registry the application of warrant holders. Bills now in house of representatives. February 22, 1829.
Item No. 32. La Prairie, Cooper County. W. Leonard to brother B. G. Leonard. Wanting loan to purchase land another is trying to obtain before he may. February 22, 1829.
Item No. 33. Near Trenton, NJ. J. W. Reckless to Allen Latham. Asks whom to write in Columbus to pay his taxes; asks amount due. February 23, 1829.
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Item No. 34. Bonds of B. Hough sold. E. P. Kendrick releasing Allen Latham of liability. February 26, 1829.
Item No. 35. Paris. Newton Forsythe to Allen Latham. To pay taxes requests draft on Isaac Davis, brother-in-law who has money. February 27, 1829.
Item No. 36. Brooklyn. E. B. Kellogg to Allen Latham. Requests payment of back taxes and send bill. Inquires concerning deed. February 28, 1829.
Folder 77: March to July 1829
[NOTE: Beginning with this folder, the inventory no longer gives item numbers.]
Bangor. Ira Fish to Allen Latham. Anxious to sell land. March 8, 1829.
Washington. Geo. W. Freeman to Allen Latham. Remittance of $20 omitted on statement; owes $4.46 and promises to pay soon or in summer when in Ohio. March 8, 1829.
Richmond. Richard Young to Allen Latham. Sends assignment of 200 acres, land warrant no. 6429, to Alexander McDonald. March 3, 1829.
Bethlehem, IN. Wm. G. Armstrong to Larz Anderson. Mr. Shearer holds bond for land $72.96 due Col. Anderson’s estate; $85 already paid. Armstrong was agent for Anderson. March 7, 1829.
Andrew Jackson, Pres. appointment of Allen Latham surveyor of Virginia Military District in Ohio. March 13, 1829.
Philadelphia. Allen Latham to Carey Lea & Carey. Account $40.56 due. March 16, 1829.
Portsmouth. Samuel F. Vinton to Allen Latham. $30 paid by Samuel Seaton on Latham’s note; keeps $5 fees and encloses $25. March 16, 1829.
Tuscalusa. Newton Forsythe to Allen Latham. Requests taxes paid on "Champain" land immediately. Isaac Davis has funds for same. March 10, 1829.
Pittsburgh. H. Doane to Allen Latham. Davis, partner of Barker, stated $1500 was offered but refused for land. March 22, 1829.
Circleville. W. B. Thrall to Allen Latham. Encloses Mr. Doane’s receipts for notes forwarded Thrall. March 26, 1829.
West Union. William Russell to Allen Latham. Recommends Joseph Riggs as deputy for his county. April 4, 1829.
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Centerville, Montgomery Co., OH. James B. Johnson to Allen Latham. Lyons paid for land and now desires deed. April 4, 1829.
Petersburgh. Hugh M. Allen to Allen Latham. Mr. Whitfield Jerrell has two warrants (nos. 6363 and 4687); asks when Latham will be in the county of if he has a deputy there. April 7, 1829.
Bellamy Storer to Allen Latham. Asks names of executors or administrators of estate of Col. R. C. Anderson. April 10, 1829.
Bill $3.75 to Allen Latham to Allen Latham from Wm. Johnson, editor and publisher of Jackson Mercury and Cape Gerardeau Farmer for inserting attached article, notice about military warrants. April 25, 1829.
Washington, PA. Samuel Weir to Allen Latham. Wants patent sold James Millikin. April 25, 1829.
Washington, Mason Co., KY. Thomas Mountjoy, Jr., sends $20 for three surveys and documents to obtain patents for them. April 26, 1829.
West Union. William Russell to Allen Latham. Inquires office hours for making entries. April 30, 1829.
Norfolk, VA. J. Whitehead to B. G. Leonard. Inquires if answer to no compromise with Sullivant’s heirs were received in past winter. May 8, 1829.
Amos Holton to Allen Latham. Statement $80, rent of horse and office and materials.
James Shephard, Jr., to Allen Latham. Asks if title were obtained for land of Thos. Carter by Duncan McArthur. May 15, 1829.
Chillicothe. John A. Fulton to Wm. Creighton. Wants banks to stand security and costs in McDougal case; asks to permit case to go without judgment until next court by which time he hopes to secure the necessary money. May 26, 1829.
West Union. D. Bearly to Allen Latham. Defending Wm. and John Glasgow (Ades of Joseph Glasgow) on a note given as ades; refuse to be sued individually instead of jointly as ades. Bearly asks Latham if judgment were agreed individually or otherwise. June 2, 1829.
Lebanon. Geo. J. Smith to Allen Latham. Brother unable to forward notes and mortgage at time requested; requests money sent by mail and papers to be sent immediately. June 20, 1829.
Philadelphia. Carey Lea & Carey to Allen Latham. Land sold for taxes accidentally; anxious to recover without delay. June 4, 1829.
Philadelphia. Carey Lea & Carey to Allen Latham. Copy of above letter. June 8, adds note to remind him no answer has been received since March 16, bill was sent. June 5, 1829.
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Benjamin Riddick to Latham & Leonard. Daniel Riddick, grandfather, entitled to 4000 acres and 2666 acres assignments; wants information of any chances to secure rights. June 6, 1829.
Joshua Leo to Benjamin Leonard. Jesse McKay gave Geo. Pickett $6000 note dated October 4, 1816; questions and answers in court quoted. June 19, 1829.
West Union. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. Sends Col. Means to pay for 500 acres of warrants at 33 1/3 cents per acre; wants 100 or 150 acres more and sends $20 on account. June 24, 1829.
Survey no. 1233, 116 2/3 acres, Wm. Handley, warrant no. 224 (?). June 24, 1829. Examined and recorded November 5, 1831. Allen Latham, S. Certification of warrant no. 2241 attached.
Board bill paid, B. G. Leonard to John Watson, $57.12 ¼. July 1, 1829.
Allen Latham’s appointment of Walter Dun as Deputy Surveyor. July 1, 1829.
Thomas Mountjoy to Daniel Morgan. Inquiry if surveys were recorded by Col. Anderson; also checks entries. July 2, 1829.
Joseph T. Roberts to Allen Latham. Asking procedure to obtain military warrant assigned him located; copy of warrant and endorsements. July 3, 1829.
Survey nos. 12828 and 12829, 300 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6657. Survey no. 12798, 30 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6666. Survey no. 12797, 85 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6666. Survey no. 12830, 40 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6667. Survey no. 12795, 175 acres, warrant no. 6666. Survey no. 12826, 28 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6667. Survey no. 12831, 30 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6667. Survey nos. 12799, 12827, 12853, 200 acres, John Evans, warrant nos. 6666 and 6667. Mathew Bonner, D.S. July 8, 1829.
Survey no. 12226, 20 acres, Samuel Allison, warrant no. 6496. Geo. W. Barrene, D.S. July 7, 1829. Examined and recorded September 1829, Allen Latham, Surveyor; certification of warrant.
Survey no. 12911, 200 acres, Thomas Gaines, warrant no. 2524. James Galloway, Jr., D.S. July 9, 1829. Examined and recorded July 13, 1829, Allen Latham, S.; certification of warrant.
Survey no. 12713, 218 acres, Allen McLane, warrant no. 6415. July 14, 1829. Examined and recorded August 20, 1830.
Cincinnati. James Southgate to Allen Latham. Inquiry of claim in name of Gray, warrant no. 1925, dated October 28, 1783. July 16, 1829.
Survey no. 12943, 171 2/3 acres, William Withers, warrant no. 6539. Survey no. 12879, 300 acres, Allen Latham, warrant no. 852 and 6561. Survey no. 12946, 100 acres, Henry Bedinger, warrant no. 6716. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. July 16, 1829.
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Washington, KY. Daniel Morgan to Allen Latham. Sends copy of 70-acre survey; requests signing and recording; makes inquires of some entries. July 19, 1829.
B. G. Leonard to Allen Latham. Court delivered opinion in their favor in case Miller Lesse vs. Lindsay and others. To write Sawyer a letter that case was in his favor; suggests Latham hint about a large fee as he gets out of paying anything for improvements ($600).
Survey nos. 12071 and 12887, 338 1/3 acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 6523, 6620, 5739, 6648. Survey no. 12850, 120 acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 5139 and 6648. Survey no. 12918, 60 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 5139. Survey nos. 12240 and 12877, 248 acres, William Schooler, warrant nos. 6299 and 5139. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. July 21, 1829.
Locust Grove. W. Crogham [Croghan?] to Allen Latham. Requests recording of deed for brother; asks location and value of it. Was purchased "sight unseen" from Daniel Turner. July 23, 1829.
Munroe County. William Handley to Allen Latham. Describes papers and agreements of Garetson and Hunt. July 27, 1829.
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Washington. Jacob Jameson to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase "Gigg" if price is reasonable. August 16, 1829.
West Union. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. Requests copies of entries; wants to buy more land. August 18, 1829.
Louisville. Robert Neilson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of taxes due on survey no. 9900; deceased brother’s estate, to settle accounts by fall. August 20, 1829.
Columbus. John McLaughlin to Allen Latham. Inquiry if certificate of land purchased by Thomas S. Hames were forwarded to S. W. Rawleigh. August 24, 1829.
Washington. George Flight to Allen Latham. Warrant no. 3299 for 100 acres issued in his name; inquires if any entries were made on it and by whom. August 28, 1829.
Columbus. Thomas Johnson to Allen Latham. Will pay $90 note when paper is furnished as agreed. September 3, 1829.
Samuel Weir to Allen Latham. Writing for James Millikin to purchase part of 1200 acres of Rees Hill if all not sold yet. September 4, 1829.
William Handley to Allen Latham. Anxious for answer to letter written five weeks previously. September 5, 1829.
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Lebanon. George J. Smith to Allen Latham. Received note and mortgage executed to brother. September 8, 1829.
A. Poe draft for $1 on G. B. [B. G.?] Leonard to pay bearer for two days work on roads in 1829. September 9.
Survey no. 19852, 33 1/3 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6666. Survey no. 12967, 25 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6667. Survey no. 12943, 157 2/3 acres, William Withers, warrant nos. 6539 and 6538. Survey no. 3033, 30 acres, Nathaniel Masie, warrant no. 1921. Survey no. (torn), 26 2/3 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, no. 6720. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. November 29, 1829.
General Land Office. James Whitcomb to James Taylor. Warrant no. 5548 was issued in favor of Steele, 388 2/3 acres, later assigned to James Taylor by brother William. Document sufficient to issue a patent. September 11, 1829.
O. Simpson to Allen Latham. Asks at what discount the stock might be sold; if not more than 10- 15% requests sale deferred. September 21, 1829.
Wilmington, DE. James Latimer, Jr., to Allen Latham. Location and division of Mr. Green and Mr. McLane’s bounty lands. September 26, 1829.
Survey for William Henry, 21 acres. James Henderson, Surveyor of Pike County. September 30, 1829.
Henryville. J. E. Faribault to Allen Latham. Directed by Mrs. Cameron to not dispose of any articles or money of estate without her notice; inquires possible value of estate. October 5, 1829.
Survey no. 13001, 100 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 6720. Survey no. 9294, 25 acres, John A. Fulton, warrant no. 6194. Survey no. 12798, 25 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6666. Survey no. 13000, 25 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 6720. Survey no. 13002, 45 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 6720. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. November 2, 1829.
Louisville. Robert Neilson to Allen Latham. Requests location of tract no. 9900. October 24, 1829.
O. Simpson to Allen Latham. Requests sale of stock for Mr. Lapice; to go by steamboat to Natchez; late because of scarlet fever there. October 27, 1829.
Louisville. William P. Thompson to Allen Latham. Wrote for William Jeffris in regard to rights to a military bounty; friend’s inquiry before stated someone had already claimed warrant. October 30, 1829.
Urbana. John D. McDonald to W. and D. McDonald. $45.44 charges on stock to pay Gen’l McArthur for amount due him. November 4, 1829.
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Cincinnati. J. H. Looker to Allen Latham. Son-in-law of B. Hough inquiring condition of settlement of estate. November 10, 1829.
Joseph Owen paid $50.06 to W. Manis for 142 acres. December 27, 1823. Deed recorded August 22, 1828.
Ira Fish to Allen Latham. Again requesting amount of taxes due. Former letter unanswered. Asks what may sell for and if higher price would obtainable later. November 15, 1829.
Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Inquires of possibility of collecting note of L. Sprinkle; requests a dozen mittens sent to be sold as not a pair is in his city; asks for newspapers after read. November 15, 1829.
Hanson. Nathaniel Callamore to Allen Latham. Mrs. Fillemon anxious to dispose of her land; in need of proceeds. November 7, 1829.
Washington, KY. Daniel Morgan to Allen Latham. Plats and certificates not received. November 9, 1829.
Cincinnati. Jos. Benham to Allen Latham. Client Mr. Johns wrote relative to claim against his land but received no reply. Wishes to know if Latham intends to settle the matter. December 5, 1829.
William Handley to Allen Latham. Will send contract with Hunt if requested. Inquires of Garatson case. December 8, 1829.
Winchester. Nathan Lupton to Allen Latham. Sends $5 for taxes; reqeusts receipt. December 10, 1829.
Xenia. Abner Reed for Ira Fish to Allen Latham. Requests plat and certificate in name of Robert Means, 333 2/3 acres, to procure patent for Mr. Caperton. December 15, 1829.
Dayton. P. P. Lowe to Allen Latham. Information to receive patent on land of Hunt & Love. December 16, 1829.
Brownsville. General Dawson to Allen Latham. To correct error of survey. December 17, 1829.
Columbus. A. Bourne to Allen Latham. Taxes due but unable to pay; asks advice. December 20, 1829.
Chillicothe. E. P. Pratt to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of business with Col. Doherty and Mr. Neil. Requests remittance if any money were paid. December 21, 1829.
Survey no. 3563, William Price, warrant no. 4786. Survey no. 13031, James Cooke, warrant no. 6565. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. December 21, 1829.
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Survey no. 13029, John Garberough, 14 acres, warrant no. 6459. Survey no. 13030, John Evans, 75 acres, warrant no. 6667. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. December 21, 1829.
Columbus. Duncan McArthur to Allen Latham. Other entries to add to list of copies requested; sworn copies to be sent to Circuit Court. December 22, 1829.
Chillicothe. List of deeds of Ben. Hough estate which were sold, $262.06. December 26, 1829.
Union Town, PA. Jno. Dawson to Allen Latham. Requests copies of entries of John Hoy; two surveys proved to contain 200 acres in excess of amount listed. December 30, 1829.
Baltimore. Jas. Binnridge to Allen Latham. Inquiry of taxes due; desires to sell part or whole of land. December 31, 1829.
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Certification of warrant no. 6645, 2666 2/3 acres, in name of Alexander Brounlee. Allen Latham. 1830.
Monroe Co., VA. William Handley to Allen Latham. Impatient because a survey was not sent as requested; demands justice. May 29, 1839.
Survey nos. 7398 and 12878, 112 acres, J. Chambers and W. Dun, warrant nos. 5739 and 2365. Survey no. 13029, 65 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 5739. Survey no. 13020, 290 acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 5139 and 6668. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. December 14, 1829.
Lancaster. Henry Stanbery to B. G. Leonard. Sends eight volumes of French books; reminds him on "condition" of which they were sent. January 5, 1830.
Lincoln. Ira Fish to Allen Latham. Lt. Chas. Thomas to visit, letter and deed accompanying. January 6, 1830.
West Union. Jos. Riggs to Allen Latham. Sends five surveys to record; $50 on account; requests plats and certificates of six surveys; desires to make new entries. January 9, 1830.
Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Requests notes and bonds with a draft of six surveys; youngest son died. January 18, 1830.
Cincinnati. B. Stover to Allen Latham. Inquiry of account with Thos. S. Hinde and David Collins business with Mr. C. S. Davis. January 18, 1830.
Suffolk. Josiah Riddick to Allen Latham. Inquiry of value of father’s land; had an offer to sell; asks taxes due. January 22, 1830.
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Maysville, Mason City, KY. Thos. Mountjoy to Allen Latham. Sends entries to surveys to be recorded; anxious for patents. January 24, 1830.
Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH. Joshua Robb; sends $2 fees for services; requests receipt. January 25, 1830.
Alexandria, Dist. Col. William Henry Daengerfield to Allen Latham. Informed by Edmond Lee that details of Col. Wm. Daengerfield’s land business might be had from Latham; location, acreage, taxes due, etc. January 20, 1830.
Baltimore. Jos. I. Fisher to Allen Latham. Inquiry of taxes due on land of R. H. Douglass; also value. February 1, 1830.
Washington. W. Creighton, Jr., to Allen Latham. Received survey to procure proof from Richmond. February 5, 1830.
Survey no. 13088, 76 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6660. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. February 6, 1830.
Port Gibson. J. C. Carpenter to Allen Latham. Brother married a Miss Green who was heir to 1/5 of an undivided land tract from grandfather Samuel Cobell; believed to have been sold for taxes; requests any information obtainable. February 9, 1830.
William Marks to Allen Latham. Bearer of letter, Mr. Andrew Vance, coming to settle estate of father, Capt. Robert Vance. November 10, 1829.
Russilville, Logan Co., KY. Jno. Littlejohn to Mr. John Hutt; letter by Bro. Nance to request Mr. Latham to send a receipt of his account with Anne B. West’s estate. February 13, 1830.
Dayton. Peter P. Lowe to Allen Latham. Copy of entry; Alridgston Jones, 156 acres, warrant no. 2126; requests patent and certificate in name of Hunt and Lowe. February 16, 1830.
Columbus. Auditor of State’s Office. R. Osborn to Allen Latham. Requests entries of Virginia Military District to send out for taxation. February 16, 1830.
Keene Township, Coshocton, OH. Wm. Grimes to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Ira Fish estate; taxes due. February 18, 1830.
Piketown. Eskridge Hall to Allen Latham. Inquiry of survey no. 9513, Ladd and Norwell and location. February 19, 1830.
Washington. John Thomson to Allen Latham. Sends plat to obtain patent for a friend. February 22, 1830.
Maysville, KY. Thomas Mountjoy to Allen Latham. Asks instructions for obtaining patents; requests surveys left in Anderson’s office; to make alterations. February 25, 1830.
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Pittsburgh. Peter Mowry to Allen Latham. Taxes $25.83 paid to John Ely; doesn’t intend to sell for less than $3 per acre. February 27, 1830.
Postmarked Brownsville, PA. Lind Gro. Darrow to Allen Latham. Inquiry of business of the survey boundry of James Jones interfering with his. February 27, 1830.
Circleville. W. B. Thrall to Allen Latham. Sends receipt for payment of publication concerning Ben. Hough’s estate. March 1, 1830.
Dayton. P. P. Lowe to Allen Latham. Pays account; believes assignment of Hunt and Lowe in Latham’s office. March 2, 1830.
Concord. William McLellan to Allen Latham. Defending himself for all expenses of farm of Latham’s; reproachful of criticisms made by Latham. March 2, 1830.
Baltimore. Jas. J. Fisher to Allen Latham. $1.25 per acre lowest price acceptable for land for sale. March 5, 1830.
Washington. John Thomson to Allen Latham. Sends warrant to procure patent for Mr. Huston. March 8, 1830.
Columbus. Auditor of State’s Office. R. Osborn to Allen Latham. Asks price of entries; no. 2666 missing; inquires condition of entries of L. Sneed. March 10, 1830.
West Union. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. Information of Vinsouhaller’s lands. March 12, 1830.
H. W. Ritchie and Hetty, wife, for value received assign to Allen Latham, warrant no. 6625 for 2000 acres; power of attorney to Andrew Carlisle, to attend business of Nathaniel Sawyer and ancestor Dr. Archibald Alexander’s. March 15, 1830.
Columbus. Auditor of State’s Office. R. Osborn to Allen Latham. $61.50 sent for entries forwarded. March 16, 1830.
Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Requests notes and bonds of survey no. 6583 entered in name of David Sawyer. March 17, 1830.
Washington, KY. Daniel Morgan to Allen Latham. Pays $10 on account; requests copies of surveys and plat and certificate. March 28, 1830.
Wilmington. Geo. Jones to Allen Latham. Ohio lands only unsettled business of estate. March 30, 1830.
Maysville. Anthony Sheriff to Allen Latham. Inquiry of particulars of land purchased from heirs of Ruben Fields. March 31, 1830.
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Maysville. Thomas Mountjoy to Allen Latham. Requests surveys forwarded by Judge Thompson. April 2, 1830.
Georgetown, OH. T. L. Hawen to Allen Latham. Questions about survey no. 4225 of Thomas Franklin. April 2, 1830.
Wythe, C. H., VA. John D. Fields to Allen Latham. Warrant no. 1305 of father, William Fields, not patented; warrants in the possession of William Hood. April 7, 1830.
Henryville. J. E. Faribault to Allen Latham. Asks fees for recovery of claim of Mrs. Cameron; heir of Mr. Fench. April 14, 1830.
James Henderson, surveyor, 30 acre survey. April 17, 1830.
Wilmington. Warren Sabin to Allen Latham. Wishes to furnish accomodations for contraction and passengers of stage coaches for Daily Route from Chillicothe to Lebanon. April 20, 1830.
Washington. W. Creighton, Jr., to Allen Latham. Bill for extention of time for locating military land warrants passed Senate and awaits President’s signature; to send copy of Bill. April 21, 1830.
Fayette Co., OH. Samuel Shepard to Allen Latham. Requests copy of entry for 33 1/3 acres in name of Thomas Brown in order to make survey. April 1830.
St. Clairsville. Wm.. B. Reynolds to Allen Latham. Requests copy of entry for patent for heir of John Reynolds. April 24, 1830.
Cincinnati. Stover and Fox to Allen Latham. Asks claim of Col. R. C. Anderson on them against Lyth and Taylor for services rendered; any other facts about the suit requested. April 28, 1830.
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Survey no. 10961, 95 2/3 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 5019. Survey no. 13237, 400 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 1413. Survey no. 13238, 40 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 1413. Survey nos. 13217 and 13218, 272 acres, warrant no. 6085. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. August 11, 1831.
Warsaw, Richmond County. E. E. Buckner to Allen Latham. Huston agreed to give bond as security for deed; anxious to sell other property. August 10, 1831.
Hamilton Co., OH. Stephen Lindsey to Allen Latham. Samuel John laid out lots for a town and sold $1000 to date; three indictments against him, one for counterfeiting; five indictments for penitentiary crimes; Lindsey asked Latham to buy lands to prevent John from further business in the territory; wishes to buy land himself and build a sawmill to pay for it. August 13, 1831.
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Nickolasville, KY. Samuel F. Halloway to Robt. Latham. Inquiry if copies of military warrants sent by Judge Haywood were received for certificates; asks price of certificated. August 13, 1831.
Batavia, OH. Owen T. Fishback to Allen Latham. Has letters and papers of Anderson and Lytle’s correspondence; relied upon by heirs of R. C. Anderson to obtain land claims. August 15, 1831.
Lime, NH. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Wishes to purchase Ohio farm land known as the "Anderson Tract"; hopes to retire in permanent place. August 29, 1831.
Chillicothe. Unsigned and unaddressed. Offers $1900 cash for lands. September 1831.
Louisville. Maria Latham to husband Allen Latham. Visiting mother; tells news of various relatives. September 1, 1831.
Receipt. Allen Latham paid $8.08 to Andrew Swift, carriage charges. September 5, 1831.
Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Requests plat of Geo. Baylor’s survey; asks where David Mason lives; stone quarry on his land being taken away. September 7, 1831.
Allen McLane to Allen Latham. Concerning land to be sold. September 15, 1831.
Portsmouth, VA. J. W. Murdough to Allen Latham. Inquiry of condition of entries on warrant no. 2926 in name of Curtis Kendall who gave Marsh power of attorney. September 16, 1831.
Columbus. Jas. Bradford to E. P. Kendrick. Entry. September 17, 1831.
Andrew Murphey to Allen Latham. 80 acres for $125. September 17, 1831.
Versailles, Woodford Co., KY. Wm. D. Young to Allen Latham. Ancestor Capt. D. Jackson due a military warrant; inquires of number and dates issued. September 22, 1831.
Chillicothe. Sends $1000 check with certificates to be signed. September 22, 1831.
Logan Co., OH. Abner Snoddy to A. Latham. Three visits and didn’t find Latham home; now writes for an appointment. September 22, 1831.
Petersburg, VA. Jno. A. Peterson to Allen Latham. $500 note overdue from John Bate Baird; offers liberal fee for collection. September 23, 1831.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends certificates of four warrants: nos. 2187, 2188, 2189, and 2190. September 23, 1831.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham. Remits balance of $1927 due, $972 draft by J. Woodbridge, Cashier. September 24, 1831.
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Allen McLane to Allen Latham. Encloses 13 certificates signed per request. September 29, 1831.
Pittsburgh, PA. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land condition and taxes due. October 5, 1831.
Columbus. State Auditor’s Office. Demas Adams to Allen Latham. Wants copies of tax receipts for 1826, 7, 8, 9 for survey nos. 1434 and 1389 of Abraham Kirkpatrick. October 6, 1831.
Washington. Boyd Miner. Inquiry of title of land, if good. October 6, 1831.
Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. $1000 enclosure. October 11, 1831.
Paris, KY. John R. Lyle to Allen Latham. Requesting certificate copy of warrant for 510 acres for sister. October 11, 1831.
Union Town, PA. John Dawson to Allen Latham. Entry in name of John Hay interferes with Nancairo; asks method of canceling patent. October 11, 1831.
T. Ewing. $300 from A. Latham to sell land. October 15, 1831.
Indianapolis. Nickolas McCarty to Allen Latham. Wishes to exchange Virginia military bounty lands for compensation of 3%. October 22, 1831.
Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Asked all script [scrip?] on hand cashed; expects $2000 or $3000 soon; claims error of $5 on account. October 26, 1831.
Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Land script [scrip?] partly returned; expects more in week or 10 days; lists account to date. October 30, 1831.
Survey nos. 12668 and 12669, William Christian, 400 acres, warrant no. 6647. Geo. Vinsonhallen, D.S. November 3, 1831. Examined and recorded August 8, 1840, and certification of warrant attached by W. Marshall Anderson.
Circleville, Pickaway, OH. Petition of partition. John Beauchamp vs. Moses Beauchamp and others. November 8, 1831.
Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. 15 or $20,000 worth of land to sell; may obtain it 2% discount at Indianapolis or Crawfordsville. November 9, 1831.
Hillsborough. J. A. Trimble to Allen Latham. Lands for sale for taxes; asks further information of them. November 12, 1831.
Pittsburgh. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Grateful for having land recovered which was for sale for taxes. Sends $20. November 15, 1831.
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General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Information required of situation and value of vacant Virginia military lands. November 16, 1831.
Zanesville, Muskingum, OH. Samuel Dodd to Allen Latham. Mr. Daves took corn not belonging to him; assignment not obtainable from him; leaves business up to Latham. November 16, 1831.
Raleigh, NC. Geo. W. Freeman to Allen Latham. Enclosed deeds to be recorded. November 21, 1831.
In Ross Supreme Court in Chancery. Samuel Lunbeck vs. John Carlisle et al. November 21, 1831.
Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Mr. Stanbury interested in same suit; write him if convenient ‘to sell it at 2." November 23, 1831.
Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH. The Depositions of William Creighton, Jr., Andrew Carlisle, and John McCoy. November 24, 1831.
Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. On way to Washington for warranty; suggests investment of 10 to $15,000 in the Lancaster Bank. November 27, 1831.
Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Mr. Croghan’s survey no. 877 of 1300 acres sold for tax of 1829, 30; $26.34. Present year’s tax $9.69; may regain possession of land on money payment of purchase price, interest and penalty fee totaling $41. November 29, 1831.
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Newcastle, DE. County Courts’ certification of true heirs of Doctor Archibald Alexander. May term 1830.
Norwich. Samuel Davis and Sons to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase lots if given liberal time to make payments. May 3, 1830.
Washington City. William Russel to Allen Latham. Lack of funds prevents establishing line of stage coach through Greenfield. No patents obtainable until after adjournment of congress. May 7, 1830.
Survey no. 5183, George Sear, 110 acres, warrant no. 3546. Jas. Riggs, D.S. May 8, 1830.
Wilmington. James Latimer, Jr., to Allen Latham. Mr. McLane does not wish lands sold yet. May 8, 1830.
Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to Allen Latham. New entry for one lost by interference, no. 12241. May 10, 1830.
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Washington, KY. Tho. Mountjoy to Allen Latham. Requests surveys and copies made. May 10, 1830.
Wheeling. S. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. Anxious to dispose of business of Richard Loims and collect fees. May 13, 1830.
Zanesville. Richard Stillwell to Allen Latham. Chas. Thomas purchased several hundred lots from Ira Fish; lands sold for taxes at various times. May 26, 1830.
Amos Holton vs. Allen Latham. In Replevin pending in Ross Common Pleas. Property sold to Allen Latham. May 28, 1830.
Warrant County. John Jameson to Allen Latham. Requests copies of warrant no. 2120 and survey of 85 acres in name of Anthony Singleton; entry no. 4944; has power of attorney from Doctor Currie, sister of mother of Mary and Euphemia Robertson, owner of land. May 31, 1830.
Shelby Co., KY. John I. Lemon to Allen Latham. Inquiry of deceased father’s lands; amount, value, taxes, if sold, and if deed were in father’s name or infant heirs. June 1830.
Salem. Jacob B. Winchester to Allen Latham. Warrant no. 131 transmitted Latham June 19, 1819, received. June 3, 1830.
Washington City. Solicitor’s Office for Claims. Jn. Watson to Bela Latham, P.M. Wants political letter published by brother; sends copy of warrant no. 4565 issued to Hiram Chapin and other heirs of Benjamin Chapin, a surgeon in State Navy on January 21, 1792, for 6000 acres; requests certificate. June 3, 1830.
Washington City. Solicitor’s Office for Claims. Jn. Watson to Bela Latham. Sends copy of warrants and certificates to be signed by Latham’s brother; requests inquiry of certificates to be sent without copies of the warrants in the future. June 4, 1830.
Hillsborough. Allen Trimble to Allen Latham. Asks situation of two surveys; wishes to sell both. June 9, 1830.
Powell’s Tavern, VA. Jos. S. Watkins of Joe Brook to Ben. G. Leonard. Delays suit for next court session to secure additional evidence important to prosecuting his suit. June 22, 1830.
Florence, AL. Willis Pope to Allen Latham. Wants land sold for about $500 cash. January 23, 1830.
Columbus. Auditor’s Office. Demas Adams to Allen Latham. Warrant no. 9742, 500 acres Union County; entered in name of Benjamin Forsythe; taxes for 1826, 7, 8, 9, $30.12. June 27, 1830.
Baltimore. H. S. Swartz to Allen Latham. To visit Chillicothe for advice and assistance. June 30, 1830.
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Survey no. 8300, James Bradford, 66 1/3 acres, warrant no. 6061. Matthew Bonner, D.S. July 1, 1830. Certification of warrant on September 6, 1831, by Allen Latham.
Edwardsville, IL. James Semple to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant sent in summer of 1824, if entered or not. July 2, 1830.
Oakland. J. M. Carroll. Has warrant; doesn’t know what value; asks fee for locating. July 3, 1830.
Cincinnati. Wm. Lytle to Allen Latham. Requests copy of entry no. 5580, 925 acres, in name of James Taylor, Thos. Martin, and Robert Kirk for suit pending in Federal Court. July 6, 1830.
Louisville. J. W. Semple to Allen Latham. Requests land warrant of 100 acres for brother who wishes to have it located in Illinois. July 12, 1830.
Warren County. John Jameson to Allen Latham. Same request as of letter dated May 31, 1830. Copy of survey and certification of warrant. July 13, 1830.
Frankfort. Jno. M. Foster to Allen Latham. Charges $9 fee; sends papers requested; delayed because of illness. July 15, 1830.
Jacob Aid to Eleaser P. Kendrick. Suit for land; asks to have Mr. Latham investigate matter; will obtain patent if it will help. July 27, 1830.
Washington. Clair Clarke to Allen Latham. Offers privilege to draw on him for any fees due. July 29, 1830.
Allen Latham. Certification of warrant no. 6627. August 2, 1830.
Allen Latham. Certification of warrant no. 6625. June 29, 1830.
Halifax County. Isaac Medly; three years since he’d heard from addressee (name not affixed); asks if land were sold. August 5, 1830.
Washington. Clair Clarke to Allen Latham. Inquiry if warrant no. 5908 were located; issued to David Wilson, 200 acres, for services of Mahlon, February 19, 1811; duplicate issued November 10, 1819; requests certificate. August 3, 1830.
Alexandria. J. B. Ladd to Allen Latham. Inquiry of survey of warrant no. 1627 for 3110 2/3 acres issued in name of Joseph Conway. August 6, 1830.
John M. Foster certified warrant no. 6580 of Reuben Coffer had not been made located. August 17, 1830.
Treasury Department to Allen Latham. Letter of June 21 received with enclosures and referred to Commissioner of the General Land Office for examination. August 21, 1830.
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John Seaman and Martin Zenard to Allen Latham. Asks check on lines of land; thinks Mr. Crickfield, surveyor for Clinton County, made an error. August 21, 1830.
Chillicothe. Signed Allen Latham. Locations made by Mr. McLane lost by interference with prior locations; taxes due; (James Latimer, Jr., for Louis McLane). August 25, 1830.
Richmond. Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. Mr. Moore said script [scrip?] would be deliverable only to person granted except by protection of written order or letter of attorney; following week plans to attend to Thompson, Lovely, and Horrece (?) business. August 31, 1830.
Richmond Land Office. W. Luden (?) to Allen Latham. Sends copies of warrants issued to Captain Johnson; dollar bill sent by Mr. Elrod was discounted with a loss of 12 ½ cents. September 2, 1830.
Brownsville. Geo. Dawson to Allen Latham. Death of child delayed his business; agrees to selling warrant on account; had expected Mr. Dun to attend to survey but he had not. September 2, 1830.
Bedford Co., VA. Charles Whitely to Allen Latham. Inquires if warrants of Wm. Hackworth and James Hunt. September 2, 1830.
Wilmington. Allen McLane to Allen Latham. Has two warrants (nos. 6419 and 6416) to be located; asks terms. September 4, 1830.
Maysville. Lewis Collins to Allen Latham. Copies Auditor’s Statement dated August 24, 1830, $518.15; warrant issued to Valentine Peers and Col. Sawyer. Representatives of Peer wish to "free land of taxes" due; Latham supposed to have paid part; inquires amount. September 6, 1830.
Portsmouth. Wm. Kendall to Allen Latham. Sends two surveys for recording; requests certificates for patents; warrant nos. 6713 and 6714 entered. September 6, 1830.
Alexandria. C. T. Chapman to Allen Latham. Sends $1 fee for requested certificates. September 8, 1830.
General Land Office. Jno. M. Moore to Allen Latham. Proof necessary that Lewis McLane is entitled to receive script [scrip?] in own name. September 14, 1830.
Richmond, VA. James Southgate to Allen Latham. Asks for certification that warrant no. 6721 was not located; to be sent directly to Commissioner of Land Office. September 17, 1830.
Port Gibson. Joseph Nicolls to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant of Capt. Richard Braskier. September 17, 1830.
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Virginia Courthouse. Philip Slaughter to Allen Latham. Land warrant no. 6768 to be certified unlocated and not entered. September 19, 1830.
Raleigh, NC. Geo. W. Freeman to Allen Latham. To pay past-due taxes. September 30, 1830.
Richmond. Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. To return to Ohio until "Scrip Fever" is over; sales of land increasing rapidly. September 22, 1830.
Huntington Township, Chillicothe, Ross County. Receipt to Allen Latham. $25 paid for lands to Catharine Funk, widow of George Funk. September 25, 1830.
Pittsburgh. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Letter of year ago unanswered; asks amount of taxes due; much talk of politics. September 27, 1830.
Alexandria. Rob’t Conway to Allen Latham. September 2, 1830.
Port Gibson. J. C. Carpenter to Allen Latham. Brother inherited 2/5 of Samuel I. Cobell’s estate. September 29, 1830.
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Ohio Court of Common Pleas, Pickaway Co. Proven to Court, Thomas Cartwell and Geo. Davidson and by oath of Jonah Haton, list of heirs of David Wallace. October 1830.
Circleville. G. W. Doane to Allen Latham. Asks for certificate copy of entry and survey no. 1893 for 700 acres. October 1, 1839.
Chillicothe. District survey along Scioto River by Allen Latham; contains 10 surveys. October 1, 1830.
Chillicothe. Thomas Scott to Joshua Yea. Mrs. Creighton to make no appeal if consent is given in final decree for amount paid only by M. McKay. Joshua Yea enclosed letter to B. G. Leonard; assured he need not comply with terms; wants Creighton notified. October 4, 1830.
Pickaway Court of Common Pleas, OH. Acceptance that heirs of David Wallace include Jane (Wallace) Shanon, Jno. Wallace, Margaret (Wallace) Hatton, Polly (Wallace) Shanon. October 7, 1830.
Copy of Subpoena to Mathew Stewart to appear in Court on October 5 to answer a Bill in Chancery against himself and Robert Giffin by Luke Walpole, under penalty of $1000. October 15, 1830.
In open court, Jonah Hatton swore to naming only children and heirs of David Wallace. October 7, 1830.
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Washington City. Wm. Thos. Carr to Allen Latham. Case of Stephen Lind, Lesee of Tho. B. Miller, is no. 54 on the calendar of Sup. Ct. and will occupy same position on the docket on Jan. term 1831, trial term. October 9, 1830.
List of exchanged warrants. (Copy) October 19, 1830.
T. Kirby certified same distance "from corner to corner" on surveys of Robert Gibbons no. 612 and Samuel Hawes no. 1427. October 21, 1830.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends four patents for four surveys. October 26, 1830.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to E. P. Kendrick. Letter and survey received. October 26, 1830.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Requests four patents sent to be returned to obtain President’s signature. October 27, 1830.
Benford Co., VA. Charles Whiteley to Allen Latham. Sends unlocated warrant to be certified. October 29, 1830.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Elijah Hayward. Patents sent had signature of President. November 2, 1830.
Hillsborough. Jno. A. Trimble to Allen Latham. Second letter offering a compromise with his and Mr. Pope’s land claims. November 4, 1830.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends copy of exchanged warrants received from Richmond. November 5, 1830.
Bank of Chillicothe. B. G. Leonard deposited $300 to credit of Elishu C. Hickcose of Bee Halo, NY. November 8, 1830.
General Land Office. Wm. Sim to Allen Latham. Warrant no. 6309 issued to heirs of John Randolph; asks by whom presented, to whom assigned, quantity entered or surveyed, and other information of it. November 11, 1830.
Hillsborough. Jno. A. Trimble to Allen Latham. No replies to letters on subject of Mark’s land. Asks if any arrangement about it may be made. November 22, 1830.
Wilmington. Allen McClane to Allen Latham. Inquiry of success in locating warrant nos. 6416 and 6419. November 15, 1830.
Petersburg. T. H. Caperton to Allen Latham. Inquires information to gain patent to land, 333 1/3 acres. November 21, 1830.
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Clarkston King and Queen City, VA. John Clark to Allen Latham. (Enclosed is James Temple’s letter of January 1, 1831.) Requests warrant no. 6635, 100 acres, registered but not located. November 25, 1830.
Hillsborough. J. M. Trimble to Allen Latham. Offers $50 for claims of Moons heirs and Mr. Mittall’s. November 28, 1830.
Georgetown. James London to Allen Latham. Asks for field notes of original survey of 500 acres in name of James Callisby or Jones Callisby or Callisby Jones; inquires if warrant were withdrawn or if patent were entered. December 9, 1830.
Frankfort. Tho. Triplett to Daniel Latham. Requests certified copy of withdrawn warrants of Spencer Griffen. Also copy of warrant of 4666 acres of Tho. Triplett. December 10, 1830.
Winchester. Nathan Lupton to Allen Latham. Sends $10 for taxes of 1000 acres. Inquires of receipt of money sent previous years. December 13, 1830.
Baltimore. Jas. J. Fisher to Allen Latham. Sold land of estate of R. H. Douglas to J. B. Andrew. Will pay taxes for 1830. December 15, 1830.
Survey nos. 13168, 13171, 13145, 13035, and 5266 for Cadwallader Wallace, 606 acres, on warrant nos. 6537, 6667, 6668, and 1827. Survey no. 13174, 200 acres, John Miller, warrant no. 1759. Survey nos. 10286 and 13173, 333 2/3 acres, C. Wallace, warrant no. 6217. Survey no. 13194, 50 acres, C. Wallace, warrant nos. 6667 and 5697. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. December 18, 1830.
Portsmouth. Wm. Kendall to Allen Latham. Entry nos. 13259 to 13267 for Leroy Jordan and Chas. Whiteley, 295 acres, warrant no. 6714 (nine entries). December 19, 1830.
Washington. D. L. Barringer to Allen Latham. Sends $30 for taxes for Geo. W. Freeman; asks for receipts. December 23, 1830.
Panesville, Amelia Co., VA. Jos. M. Meriwether to Benjamin G. Leonard. No answer to former letter; asks prospects of receiving lands. December 24, 1830.
Leesburg. Jno. Littlejohn to John Hutt. Requests account from Allen Latham of Wm. Fowke, John Peake, Arthur Slaughter, or Benj. Temple. December 26, 1830.
Lexington, KY. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase some land; Joseph Chambers claims to have obtained patent on land withdrawn from Dun’s warrant; asks information of the matter. December 27, 1830.
Baltimore. Owen T. Fishback to Allen Latham. Received warrant no. 1184; survey and entry for same; asks if they need to be sent to General Land Office to secure patent. December 28, 1830.
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Edwardsville. James Sample to Allen Latham. (Encloses letter of John Clark, November 25, 1830, ordering warrant no. 6635.) Requests warrant and certificate of non-location be sent to treasury department to procure permit to locate land in Illinois; fees to be paid by brother as no small notes available in county. January 1, 1831.
Columbus. J. Riggs to E. Kendrick. Request to have Latham make out plats and certificates of four surveys by January 20. January 2, 1831.
Columbus. B. G. Leonard to Allen Latham. Inquiry of arrangements made in case of Miller’s Lesee vs. "forget defendants names" in the U.S. Supreme Court; asks if and when Latham will be in Columbus. January 6, 1831.
Shugan Creek. Joseph Mark to Allen Latham. Request to survey land for $50 and a horse. January 7, 1831.
Cincinnati. Charles Hammond to Allen Latham. States warrant in question was dated 1785 and not 1784, making survey and entry valid; believes facts will settle case in his favor. January 7, 1831.
West Union. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. Sends $200 on account and several surveys to be recorded. Lists four for plats and certificates. January 13, 1831.
Halifax Co., VA. Isaac Medley, no addressee. Asks prospects of selling land of Wm. McCraws if not already sold. January 15, 1831.
Aceoruah [?] Co., VA. Thomas R. Joynes to Allen Latham. Inquiry if warrants were located in favor of Geo. Gilchrist, John Blair, and Curtis Thudall. If located, asks if in name of original warrantee. January 15, 1831.
Lancaster. Henry Stanbery, no addressee. To go East and desires certificate of deposit for script [scrip?] exchanged; deposit proceeds; asks quantity of script [scrip?] he would be willing to take upon same terms for remainder of January and all of February. January 15, 1831.
Urbana. Thos. Hinds to Allen Latham. Promises to pay fee due. Asks for patent for 570 acres of Samuel or Sarah Lopsley. January 20, 1831.
Louisville. John Croghan to Allen Latham. Mr. Jones was to pay taxes for him but received no reply of two letters so asks Latham to pay $26.25 and draw on him for amount; inquires price possible to obtain for sale of land. January 20, 1831.
Columbus. John A. Lozell to Allen Latham. Enclosed amount drawn on Mr. Melcher. January 22, 1831.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Note that a supply of blank forms of the Registry of Virginia Military Warrants located and surveyed were transmitted to him. January 25, 1831.
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General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to H. Asbury. Warrants sent for script [scrip?] need to have certificate from A. Latham that they were withdrawn of that the entry and survey were lost. January 25, 1831.
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Baltimore. Jas. Brundridge to Allen Latham. Jas. Brundridge to Allen Latham. Requests payment of taxes for 1830; asks value of land and advisability of selling same. February 1, 1831.
Chillicothe. Thomas Scott to Allen Latham. Judge Irwin made application for son, John W. Scott, to be admitted in military academy of West Point; requests recommendation from Latham. February 1, 1831.
Chillicothe. John A. Fulton to Allen Latham. Has two warrants issued to heirs of Wm. Thompson, one to Wm. Pike; requests script [scrip?] for same; wishes to sell 600 acres total. February 1, 1831.
Columbus, OH. Michael L. Sullivant to Allen Latham. Asks terms of purchasing 2200 acre tract in name of Reddick; inquires what part of it is located. February 4, 1831.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. R. Allen wishes to know if warrant no. 303 in name of R. White has been entered on or surveyed; 2000 acres patented. February 10, 1831.
Louisville. John Croghan to Thomas James. No answer from Jones nor Latham, now requests James to pay taxes and draw on him for the amount; asks distance from his land to the "Canal." February 13, 1831.
Fayette Co., OH. Samuel Shepard to Allen Latham. Sends two small surveys for certified copies. February 14, 1831.
Cincinnati. T. Kirby to Allen Latham. Requests papers sent for in previous August; plats, certificates of surveys, and copies of entries. February 19, 1831.
Richmond, VA. Jos. W. Chinn to Allen Latham. Mrs. Snead’s patent ready; desires to dispose of land. March 1831.
Point Harmer. L. Barber to Allen Latham. Encloses land warrant for certification of non-location in order to be able to exchange it for script [scrip?]. March 5, 1831.
Newton Forsythe to Allen Latham. Inquires if taxes were paid up to date; wishes to sell all his Ohio lands. March 10, 1831.
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Maysville. Wilson Coburn to Allen Latham. Requests copy of Robert Gree’s survey. March 15, 1831.
Wilmington, DE. Allen McLane, Jr., to Allen Latham. Asks information and value of land owned in Ohio; contemplates moving to it. March 19, 1831.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Inquires whose name warrant no. 5052, entry no. 13179, was made in August 10 last. March 23, 1831.
Washington City. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends receipt for subscription to the Globe. March 25, 1831.
Portsmouth. Sam’l M. Tracy to Allen Latham. Inquiry of value and possibility of selling 115 acres owned by James Mulharen. March 29, 1831.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Acknowledgment of receipt of letters and papers sent. March 29, 1831.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Survey no. 13216 for 55 acres received. March 31, 1831.
Greensburgh, Green Co., KY. Samuel M. Asbury to Allen Latham. Henry Asbury, former agent, unsatisfactory. April 5, 1831.
Halifax Co., VA. Isaac Medley. Will accept $1.25 per acre for land of Major McCraw. April 7, 1831.
Washington. A. Johnson to Allen Latham. Wishes to trade house and lot for Ohio lands suitable for a stock farm. April 7, 1831.
General Land Office. John M. Moore to J. B. Sutherland. Warrant issued no. 2926 to Capt. Curtis Kendall, 4666 2/3 acres; no patent. Referred to Latham for further information. April 8, 1831.
West Union. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. Requests plat and certificate for Peter Rankin’s surveys.
Survey no. 12123, 153 acres, Capt. John M. Alkire. P. N. White, surveyor. Fees $2.50 paid. April 18, 1831.
General Land Office. Jno. M. Moore to Allen Latham. On December 31, 1830, Senate passes resolution for statement showing quantity, situation, and probable value of undisposed public lands of Ohio; information sought of Latham. April 19, 1831.
General Land Office. Jno. M. Moore to Allen Latham. Sends 12 certificates of script [scrip?] for $100 each; requests signature and receipt returned. April 22, 1831.
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Philadelphia. J. B. Sutherland to Allen Latham. Inquiry if warrant for location were presented in case; requests any other information available. April 23, 1831.
Richmond. Robert C. Nickolas to Allen Latham. Inquiry of information of land issued Richard Dorsey, deceased. April 25, 1831.
Survey no. 14530, Cadwallader Wallace, 50 acres, warrant no. 6713. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. May 1831.
Petersburg, VA. James Prentis to Allen Latham. Enclosed power of attorney; Samuel Bell desires land deed. May 1, 1831.
Springfield. Wm. H. Cushing to Allen Latham. Requests plat and certificate and field notes of A. Delano to L. Duval. May 4, 1831.
Xenia. James Fowler to Allen Latham. Thomas Scott inquired of cost in case of Fowler vs. Hough; none paid. May 9, 1831.
Letter of attorney, Allen McLane to Allen Latham; 1/3 of land located to be paid for fees; land warrants exchanged for script [scrip?]. May 9, 1830.
Cincinnati. Jno. Hough to "Uncle" J. Jordan. Requests Allen Latham be notified he does not want to purchase "Post" office unless contracts for same already begun; believes amount of debts too great for a safe undertaking. May 12, 1831.
Springfield. Wm. H. Cushing to Allen Latham. Enclosed $1 fees; requests plat of A. Delano survey to divide land in lots. May 19, 1831.
Columbus. State Auditor’s Office. Demas Adams to Allen Latham. Requests list of withdrawals from January 1 to present date for purpose of ascertaining lands forfeited to state to be sold. May 26, 1831.
Cincinnati. John Hough to Allen Latham. Fee for purchasing establishment to come out of proceeds of business above running expenses; will attempt loan from Uncle, Joseph Hough. May 37, 1831.
Richmond, VA. Thomas Moss to Allen Latham. Request of full information of land warrant issued in name of George Beal. June 2, 1831
West Union. J. Riggs to E. P. Kendrick. Estimate of quantity of land not entered in county, 60,000 acres, valued about five cents per acre. June 3, 1831.
Washington City. Allen McLane to Allen Latham. To see son off on Pacific freighter; oldest son died; desires to sell land. June 5, 1831.
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General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. James Taylor requested copy of patent in name of John Brown. Requests discrepancy of survey copy of Andrew Epple explained. June 14, 1831.
George Town. H. Lindsey to Allen Latham. Inquiry of entry of Evans and Whitley supposed to have been made in Mrs. Philips name. June 25, 1831.
Wheeling. S. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. J. R. Swan wrote that defendants paid $77 in August 1828 but money not forthcoming to Atkinson; requests record of account. July 23, 1831.
Edwardsville. James Temple to Allen Latham. Again writes for information of land warrant in name of John Clark; encloses $2 fees. July 22, 1831.
Urbana. C. Lofland to Allen Latham. Desires to sell land $1.50 to $2 per acre; Mr. Jones prospective purchaser. July 29, 1831.
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(P. I.) Jas. B. Turner to Allen Latham. Sends $1 for copies of four entries. December 13, 1831.
Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to Allen Latham. Claims not indebted to Patton, Thompson, and Hackley; lists payments made. December 19, 1831.
(W. C.) T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Previous year’s printed report 22d congress 1st session, officers of Virginia line, Revolutionary Army. December 31, 1831.
Allen Latham to wife Maria. To be gone about 14 days, getting script [scrip?]; going to Baltimore on return. December 31, 1831.
Sup. Ct. $92.18 ½, Lesee of Thomas B. Miller to Wm. Tho. Carroll; sent by P. Dodderidge, "if probated during the session, the mandamies be sent out." 1832.
Duff’s Fork, OH. Geo. Askridge to Allen Latham. Asks instructions for case of J. Baker. January 2, 1832.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Acknowledging receipt of letter and survey. January 6, 1832.
Chillicothe. J. K. Finley to J. W. McCalla. Introduces B. G. Leonard who went to Washington on business; if stops in Philadelphia attentions shown him to be appreciated. January 7, 1832.
Chillicothe. J. K. Finley to Dr. J. K. Mitchell of Philadelphia, same as above. January 7, 1832.
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Pittsburgh, PA. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Inquiry of father’s military warrants in Latham’s office. January 9, 1832.
Washington City. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Offers land for sale $120 per 100 acres; 2666 2/3 acres total to sell but will sell 1500 on same terms. January 26, 1832.
Chillicothe. On January 21, 1832, Chillicothe advertisers published an extract from Hillsborough Gazette recommending an internal improvement meeting; signed John McCay, denying subscription claims to have erased name from list and not to be held responsible for any subscriptions. July 4, 1832.
Washington. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. Fees $300 for court case just won. January 25, 1832.
Pittsburgh. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Writes as acting executor to father’s estate; requesting all Virginia land warrants which were part of the estate. January 27, 1832.
Cincinnati. James Jackson to Allen Latham. Enclosed letter sent by Genl. Lunale of Ceil County. January 30, 1832.
Mourve. John B. McCormick to Allen Latham. Investigates title of Geo. Campbell; inquires of recoveries made by Latham. February 1, 1832.
Maysville. Wm. Strode to Allen Latham. Entry of 46 acres on warrant no. 323 in name of Robert Green. February 3, 1832.
Lancaster. Sam Maccrulken to Allen Latham. Lancaster Ohio Bank Stock open for subscriptions following May; welcomes him as a stockholder. February 10, 1832.
Smithville, Pautalow, VA. Samuel H. Saunden to Allen Latham. Inquires of former letter unanswered; requests certification of non-location of land of John Chowning; Wm. Bigby desires lands to be sold. February 10, 1832.
Shelbyville, KY. Ebenezer Dupuy to Allen Latham. Requests certification of non-location of two land warrant nos. 6622 and 6663. February 11, 1832.
Columbus. R. Osborn to Allen Latham. Inquiry of correct line between Ross and Pike counties; believes error of 1 mile to be on map made by Hough and Bourne. February 18, 1832.
Baltimore. Jas. Brundige to Allem Latham. Requests taxes paid; asks prospects of value of land increasing. February 14, 1832.
Goshen P. O., Clermont Co. Samuel Anderson to Allen Latham. Wishes to purchase 100 acres land warrant at not more than 75 or 80 cents per acre. February 29, 1832.
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Columbus. State Auditor’s Office. D. Adams to Allen Latham. Notice taxes due and unpaid; heirs of S. Renolds employed Samuel Smith to obtain warrants due; Smith located them in own name; inquires who is authorized to obtain necessary papers to secure patents. March 10, 1832.
Newport. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Bought 1000 acres in name of John Hackley, no. 1089. Requests copy of entry, balance lost by previous claims. March 13, 1832.
General Land Office. Eljiah Hayward to Hon. Wm. Creighton. Returns Mr. Sawyer’s claim; it and others similar to remain suspended for a time. March 14, 1832.
Columbus. State Auditor’s Office. D. Adams to Allen Latham. Brundige tax $34.395; to leave city for about 10 days; asks Latham to delay his Columbus visit until his return. March 16, 1832.
Versailles. Wm. D. Lounz, administrator of J. Jackson, deceased, to Allen Latham. Requests original warrant no. 295. March 29, 1832.
Henderson, KY. John Boyle to Allen Latham. Requests aid to secure other lands due father-in- law, Capt. G. Green. April 3, 1832.
Washington City. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Offers 2000 acres of script [scrip?] for $1.20. Paid $1.15. April 3, 1832.
Winchester, Frederick Co., VA. Wm. H. Dangerfield to Allen Latham. Many questions concerning title to lands; asks taxes due. April 4, 1832.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Hon. John Tyler, U.S. Senate. Letter enclosing continental warrant received, appropriation for satisfying such claim exhausted. Scrip may be issued upon presentation from district surveyor of certificate of non-location. April 18, 1832.
Lancaster. Henry Stanbery to Allen Latham. Friday, May 15, set by Board of Directors as date for subscriptions as stockholder to be received. April 16, 1832.
Musical Score, "Clay’s March," taken down by J. B. Heam. April 25, 1832.
Form of deed for B. Hough’s heirs. A. C. Looker successor to Hough, Allen Latham successor to Looker. May 2, 1832.
Columbus. State Auditor’s Office. Demas Adams to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant no. 3196 for 4000 acres, only 3020 acres accounted for; asks if any tranfsers were made. May 7, 1832.
Brentsville, VA. Redmon Foster to Allen Latham. Inquiry if land warrant no. 6112 were located. May 10, 1832.
James Standifer to Allen Latham. Sends $1 to have certified that warrant no. 6979 not located or surveyed in Ohio. May 12, 1832.
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Washington. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. To adjourn June 10; asks if may "be depended upon." May 17, 1832.
Thos. S. Hinde to Allen Latham. Has 200 acres available to sell to emigrants. May 31, 1832.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Hon. Wm. Allen. (House of Representatives) Sends copy of Latham’s letter dated September 12, 1832, relating to warrant no. 2481, requests copy. June 4, 1832.
Indianapolis. C. M. McDougal to Allen Latham. Applied for assistant surveyor, requests recommendation. June 6, 1832.
Washington City. Samuel Vinton to B. G. Leonard. Unable to attend U. S. Circuit Court at Columbus. Asks help in case of Bonnet and Rowand vs. Wm. Givens and heir and administrators of Strong, deceased. House sessions been lasting 10-11 hours consisting of nothing but speeches. June 18, 1832.
West Union, Adams Co., OH. John Dulty and others petition for partition vs. Elijah Nuttal and others. June 23, 1832.
Survey no. 13312, 600 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 1000. Survey nos. 12688 and 8675, 196 acres, Thomas Mountjoy, warrant nos. 5871 and 6503. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. September 6, 1832.
W. Creighton, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests plat and certificate of entry no. 9910, 450 acres, in name of John Moore. June 30, 1832.
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Henry Barkley, abstract of title. July 10, 1832.
Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Accepts purchase and trade of lands; asks $75 allowance for taxes; inquires if any entries were made for Archibald Campbell, warrant no. 2014, 2666 2/3 acres. July 20, 1832.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham, no addressee. Sends E. P. Kendrick’s claim for labor, $400, 1830-31, making 3 vol. registry. July 21, 1832.
Henderson, KY. J. Boyle to Allen Latham. Others wish to obtain extra land due for services "to end of war" as father-in-law Green did. July 24, 1832.
Williamsburg. James McArthur to A. C. McArthur. Trunk and letter received; expects him in 10 days; dull times and "no employment to be found." August 6, 1832.
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General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Patent delayed because of President’s absence; assignment of Lucy Martin illegal; claim to R. C. Anderson’s survey questioned. August 7, 1832.
Staunton. Nick C. Kinney to Allen Latham. Warrant located interferes with prior claim; wishes to certify non-location and obtain scrip; expects to have 1000 acres within a month to be located. August 17, 1832.
Staunton, VA. Samuel Clark to Allen Latham. Samuel Leady vs. N. C. Kinney, 1000 acres in Adams County. August 18, 1832.
Chillicothe. $500 note signed by Duncan McArthur, James McArthur, and W. S. James. August 22, 1832.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Robert Campbell. Letter received, affidavits returned, warrant mentioned may be entered. August 27, 1832.
VA. Samuel Jones to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant no. 60 assigned to father, Samuel Jones. August 31, 1832.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Hon. Mark Alexander. Requests certificate from surveyor, Latham, that warrant no. 6753 was unsurveyed and not entered and scrip to be forwarded upon receipt. September 1, 1832.
Copy of warrant no. 1000 in name of Daniel Morgan, Brigadier Gen’l, assigned to Allen Latham by N. Obannon and wife Matilda. September 7, 1832.
Suffolk, VA. Mills Riddick to Allen Latham. Inquiry of value and taxes of her land; located not patented and about to be forfeited for non-payment of taxes. September 12, 1832.
Louisville. Advertiser Office. S. Penn, Jr., by J. M. Garusey to E. P. Kendrick. Received $3 for one year’s subscription for Mr. Latham, $3 due yet. September 13, 1832.
Postmarked City of Washington. F. Kelly to Allen Latham. Requests certificate of non-location of warrant no. 6664 sent to General Land Office. September 14, 1832.
Chillicothe. James Ingram to G. D. McArthur. Requests payment for keeping horse four months at $20 per month. September 14, 1832.
Fruithill. Copy, Duncan McArthur to James Richey. Reminiscences of war days together and asks support to be elected to congress; in favor of a road from Zanesville by Lancaster, Tarlton, Kingston, Chillicothe, and Maysville to New Orleans or Florrana in Alabama. September 15, 1832.
Washington City. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Requests daily and prompt reports of the Ohio election returns. September 17, 1832.
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Petersburg. Jas. Prentis to Allen Latham. No answer to former letter sending deed. September 22, 1832.
Elkton. Zeb. Randolph to Allen Latham. Inquiry if deed of Samuel R. Briscoe were recorded when sent with $3 six or eight years previously; asks if lands might be sold and the price. September 5, 1832.
New York. Robert Roberts to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land warrant no. 1915 (sends copy) desires to sell. September 28,1832.
Washington. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Asks support of Allen for congress; very emphatic about not wanting McArthur elected. September 29, 1832.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Acknowledging receipt of letter of September 29. October 9, 1832.
Cynthianna, KY. Geo. C. Light to Allen Latham. Withdraws entry no. 9374 and reenters; 133 1/3 acres in name of Daniel Carral and John Carr. October 11, 1832.
Near Lexington, KY. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Election comments of Jackson and Clay supporters. October 19, 1832.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Requests certificates of warrants of heirs of John Lewis. October 23, 1832.
Pickaway Co., OH. John Devors and wife Mary sell 60 acres, warrant no. 10465 for $100 to Allen Latham. October 25, 1832.
Nashville, TN. Oland Thompson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of condition of certain tracts of land. October 29, 1832.
Fee paid. State of Ohio vs. John C. McCoy. Receipt Benjamin G. Leonard, $12 fees; signed John S. Artten, Sheriff. February 2, 1837.
Georgetown, District Col. W. S. Nicholl to Allen Latham. Requests certificates that warrant nos. 7238, 7239, 7240, and 7237 were not located. November 1, 1832.
Exhibit "A," Auditor of Logan County Deed to Lyne Starling. Geo. Kronskop, auditor. November 10, 1832.
Henderson, KY. John Boyle to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrants transferred to be located in Ohio. November 3, 1832.
Washington. Wm. Scott to Allen Latham. List of warrants for certificates of non-location. November 12, 1832.
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Georgetown, Dis. Col. W. S. Nicholl to Allen Latham. Requests certificates of non-location of various military warrants in Ohio. November 15, 1832.
Near Lexington, KY. Copy. W. Dun to Ross Roberts, lands owned to become taxable in 1816, interest and penalties accrued; wishes certificate of no patent obtained to void tax; surveyed land; to receive ¼ acreage. Ross Roberts to Allen Latham: requesting plat and certificate. November 19, 1832.
Brentsville, VA. Redmon Foster to Allen Latham. Sends $1 to have warrant assigned to him forwarded. November 26, 1832.
Batavia. Owen T. Fishback to Allen Latham. Inquires amount cast to be offered for warrants. November 27, 1832.
Morganfield, KY. L. R. Richard. Inquires where and what time location of land warrant was made. December 2, 1832.
Cains Marcellies Callis, Soniza Co. VA. Deed to Henry O. Middleton. December 5, 1832.
Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. To be in Chillicothe on business following month. December 12, 1832.
Bellefontaine. James Williamson, no addressee. Inquiry of survey no. 9933, Thomas Miller’s claim. December 13, 1832.
Power of Attorney of Thomas Shaw to Wm. H. Todd. December 15, 1832.
A. H. Shepperd to Allen Latham. Request for certificate that warrant no. 6725 was not located; enclosed $1. December 18, 1832.
Henderson, KY. John Boyle to Allen Latham. Inquires of further details in regard to warrants already questioned. December 19, 1832.
Anthony Lawson to Allen Latham. Warrants sent to General Land Office never reached destination. December 19, 1832.
General Land Office. John M. Moore to Allen Latham. Inquiry if survey no. 939 were lost by interference. December 22, 1832.
Buckingham Co., VA. Drury Woodson to Clerk of the Register Land Office. Patent to land no. 1312 in name of Charles Woodson not forwarded. December 22, 1832.
Waynesville. Joshua Yea to B. G. Leonard. Mrs. Carrington dismisses appeal to pay all costs upon payment of debt; to write again soon. December 24, 1832.
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Columbus. Jas. Taylor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Unable to find survey no. 13197 in name of Timothy King; wishes it to be forwarded to Newport. December 24, 1832.
Washington. M. Alenandet to Allen Latham. Certification of warrant no. 6753 received; $1 fee enclosed. December 28, 1832.
Robert Young to Allen Latham. Request to pay Mr. Tater $4.50 for shingles purchased for him. December 31, 1832.
Washington. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Wm. Murphy (or General Murphy), inquiries of. December 31, 1832.
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Newport, KY. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Inquiry of entry for 322 acres. January 1, 1833.
Frederick City, Frederick Co., MD. Wm. H. Daingerfield to Mr. Kendrick. Practicing law; invites business; sent check by Mr. Latham, anxious about its arrival. January 5, 1833.
Columbus. Osborn and Adams to Allen Latham. Inquires quantity of land in warrant no. 4798, by whom entered, and entry date. January 6, 1833.
Washington City. General Land Office. G. T. Renner to Allen Latham. Inquiry of father’s land rights. May 7, 1833.
Cynthiana. John C. Hamilton to Allen Latham. Inquires of surveys of Jacob Springer; also of rights of warrant of father, George Hamilton. January 8, 1833.
Suffolk. Josiah Riddick to Allen Latham. Former letter unanswered; anxious to know amount of taxes due on land. January 8, 1833.
Frederick City, MD. Wm. H. Daingerfield to Allen Latham. Acquaintance believes he is entitled to some Western Land Grants from ancestors Capt. Thomas Anderson and Lieut. Nicholas Vandevort. January 9, 1833.
Senate. Gabriel Moore to Allen Latham. Requests certificate of non-location of military warrant for Benj. Turner. January 11, 1833.
Georgetown, OH. H. L. Hamer to Allen Latham. Requests copy of Gen’l. Scott’s entry for 2000 acres in Adams County. January 17, 1833.
Columbus. Amos Holton to Allen Latham. Candidate for Quarter Master General; asks Latham to secure brother’s support; Peter Douglas also candidate seems to be friendly but "secretly endeavored to undermine and injure" him. January 19, 1833.
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Morgantown. David Scott to Allen Latham. Just received letter from Richmond stating a copy of the warrant insufficient to obtain a patent; asks advice of how to obtain patent. January 22, 1833.
Washington. Gabriel Moore to Allen Latham. Sends $1 for fees of certificate sent. January 28, 1833.
B. G. Leonard to G. Swan. Notice of taking depositories to be in office of Wm. H. Skersett. January 29, 1833. January 31, acknowledgment of same from G. Swan.
Jeffersonton Culpipn (?) Court, VA. Fred Fishback to Allen Latham. Inquiry of John Watkins warrants, administrator of Benj. P. Yates land, 2000 acres; if sold, asks if it may be recovered. February 5, 1833.
Columbus. R. Osborn to A. Latham. Because of financial limitations, asks to have Mr. Hough discontinue paper to him. February 11, 1833.
Somenet, KY. Augustus Hadon to Allen Latham. Children of Capt. Hadon, deceased, wish to know how much land is due him, and how to obtain warrant and patent. February 19, 1833.
Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Again requests purchase of lands of John Crawford. February 20, 1833.
Louisville. Henry Northrup to Allen Latham. Requests certificate of entries made on warrant. February 25, 1833.
Washington City. Jas. Faulkner to Allen Latham. Late in paying debt; apologizes and inquires balance due. March 4, 1833.
Suiking Spring. Sam’l. E. Hustand to Allen Latham. Believes neighbor hasn’t right to land he claims; asks for information and advice how to obtain part. March 6, 1833.
Frederick City. Wm. H. Daingerfield to E. P. Kendrick. Insists papers formerly requested be sent to him immediately. March 7, 1833.
Columbus. John A. Bryan to Allen Latham. Wants clerk when he becomes auditor of State; Bonner of Chillicothe was recommended by someone and Bryan asks Latham to consult him of it. March 7, 1833.
Louisville, KY. Henry Northrup to Allen Latham. Anxious for information requested some time before. March 12, 1833.
Signed John McCoy. Richard Douglas withdrew the note given the Trustees of Chillicothe Academy because of resolution passed by Board. March 14, 1833.
Near Lexington, KY. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Wishes to buy Bigbee’s land if still for sale to get away from "bad neighbors." March 15, 1833.
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General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends list of patents, asks if they will be received. March 20, 1833.
Batavia. Owen T. Fishback to Allen Latham. Inquiry of cause of absence from expected meeting; asks what may be depended upon. March 20, 1833.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Scrip to issue on warrant no. 862 in name of H. J. Blood; proof of heirship necessary in other cases requested. April 3, 1833.
Fayette County. Allen Latham sells to David Turnipseed 62 acres for $124; note given. April 10, 1833.
General Land Office. Eljah Hayward to Allen Latham. Two surveys presented for patents for Daugerfield [Dangerfield?] heirs; asks cause for change of entry numbers. April 19, 1833.
Windsor, VT. H. Everete to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of Western Counties business and possible opportunity of son getting in a large store with view of an ultimate connection or partnership in it. April 22, 1833.
Survey for 100 acres for Alexander Young. J. W. Marmow, D.S. April 29, 1833.
Washington. Thomas Green to Allen Latham. Asked if they were acquainted, wanted to know of whom he could get certificates of non-location. May 3, 1833.
Albany. T. M. Kelly to Allen Latham. Notice of marriage on May 6 at Thetford, VT, of Mr. T. M. Kelly to Miss Lucy Latham. May 12, 1833.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sent copy of patent of John Hardin. Asks for affidavit for warrant no. 6734. May 14, 1833.
Arthur Co., OH. Summons for John Coats to appear before judges of Court of Common Pleas on July 29. Aurthur Coats fraudulently conveyed real estate to John Coats to avoid payment of claims against him. May 15, 1833.
Allen Latham’s certification David Jackson deposited two warrants, only entries made, but not of warrant no. 632. May 16, 1833.
City of Boston. Ninian C. Betton to Allen Latham. Inquiry if there were more than one Indian Reservation; wants to make a large investment in lands. May 17, 1833.
Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Offers power of attorney for obtaining scrip for sale of lands. May 21, 1833.
Chillicothe. John McCoy treasurer of Chillicothe Academy to pay James Clark on order $10.75 out of unappropriated money by order of Board of Trustees on April 30, 1833. May 22, 1833.
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General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends scrip for warrants. May 28, 1833.
Memorandum of agreement between E. E. Burkner [Buckner?] and A. Huston. May 29, 1833.
Suray. John Manck to Allen Latham. Asks certification of non-location. May 31, 1833.
Pittsburgh, PA. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Asks taxes to be paid; asks price offered to sell. June 6, 1833.
Elkton. James Sewell to Allen Latham. Letter of year previous still unanswered. June 6, 1833.
Graves Co., KY. Amos A. Aktinson to Register of the Land Office. Interested in warrant of Richard Claiborne; asks if warrant were located, value and improvements. June 10, 1833.
Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Bela Latham wanted to purchase land, asks terms; to give preference to those purchasing under tax claims. June 20, 1833.
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Springfield. Wm. H. Daingerfield to Allen Latham. Asks specific details of reentry of Thos. Blands lands; desires to sell lands in Fayette. July 5, 1833.
Near Lexington. Walter Dun to B. G. Leonard. Wants case with Marks held over to next term of court; ill in bed, wishes to better prepare case. July 5, 1833.
Silas G. Strong to Allen Latham. Inquiry of heirs of John and Michael Rudolph, and of survey in name of Mary Vance. July 8, 1833.
P. O. Maysville. N. D. Coleman to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant issued Capt. James Markham or heirs; wants certificate; it was never entered, surveyed, or patented. July 10, 1833.
Water St., Portsmouth, OH. Kennedy Lodwick, Commission Merchant. Shipping Bill to E. P. Kendrick, $2.49. Note, charges were drawn on E. P. K. in favor of the Captain. July 4, 1833.
Columbus. Wm. Henry Daingerfield to Allen Latham. Wants business closed with Mr. Douglas. July 18, 1833.
Powhatare [Powhatan?] Co., VA. James Jones to Allen Latham. Requests copy of survey of Benjamin Moreley [Moseley?]. July 22, 1833.
Washington. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Asks for duplicates of surveys. July 23, 1833.
Steubenville. H. T. Cleavitt to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land warrants of James Guthrie, representative of William Riggin. July 29, 1833.
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Union Town, PA. S. Smith to Allen Latham. Asks fees for locating military warrants; sends respects to Jack Medery. July 30, 1833.
Fredericksburg, PA. Jn. M. Patton to Allen Latham. Requests statement of condition of property of father; is trustee. July 30, 1833.
Columbus. Hiram Lukens to Allen Latham. To purchase land $2 per acre; wants possession soon to plant winter grain; asks for clear title. August 1, 1833.
Washington. Henry B. Tyler to Allen Latham. Requests certificate sent to land commissioner stating when locations of certain warrants were made to obtain script [scrip?]; will sell script [scrip?] $1.12 ½ per acre. August 1, 1833.
Copy. Bill in Chancery in Athens Common Pleas; debts against estate of Arthur Coates; valuable property fraudulently assigned to son, John Coates, to avoid payment of debts. August 5, 1833.
Philadelphia. Account of Mr. James Montgomery with James H. Presson and Co. Lists purchases, $140, 42 due. August 5, 1833.
Columbus. Hiram Lukens to Allen Latham. Agrees to go along to survey land. Names meeting place, hopes to make it following week. August 5, 1833.
Richmond County. E. E. Buckner to Allen Latham. Sends Mr. Wood’s deed with power of attorney from Mrs. Neal to Buckner; no cholera but citizens suffer with bilious fevers. August 20, 1833.
General Land Office. John M. Moore to Allen Latham. Acknowledgment of receipt of survey for 1666 2/3 acres. September 4, 1833.
Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Requests plat of survey of David Williams. Has several offers for sale of land; not to consider any until patent received. September 7, 1833.
Lawrenceburgh, IN. Geo. H. Dunn to Allen Latham. Want information of possibility of acquiring script [scrip?] for unlocated lands. September 9, 1833.
General Land Office. John M. Moore to Allen Latham. Enclosing patent no survey nos. 13256 and 13257 for 259 acres. September 11, 1833.
Henderson, KY. John Boyle to Allen Latham. Requesting aid necessary to obtain script [scrip?] or patents for tracts of land. September 21, 1833.
Georgetown, KY. Samuel F. Snope to Allen Latham. Asks if land belonging to heirs of Jno. Snope were located, and acres contained in it. December 22, 1833.
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Frankfort. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Visited and contracted with 4/5 of heirs of Wm. Brownlee, deceased. Sends 3/5, other 1/5 to be sent later. Asks for copies of surveys of Brown’s warrants. September 21, 1833.
Chillicothe. Agreement between Allen Latham and Jno. Mills, Madison Co. Latham sold two entries for $80 to be paid before 21st June following. September 27, 1833.
Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Affair of Mr. Roger Evans and Mr. George Rogers disagreements over rent and possession of cabin and property. October 16, 1833.
Frederick City. Wm. H. Daingerfield to E. P. Kendrick. Wanting copy of will of Col. Bland’s for "business of Galloway and Dodd"; requests advice of Latham whether one is necessary and if a copy of a copy will do; elected Mr. Thomas on a "full Jackson ticket." October 17, 1833.
Will of Duncan McArthur (10 pages). October 30, 1833.
Gallatin, TN. Elisha Long to Allen Latham. Sent $1 gold for certificate. October 31, 1833.
Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Rogers and Evans quarrel over rent of pasture; Rogers "hostile," tore roof from cabin. November 11, 1833.
Pittsburgh. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Requests taxes be paid; neglected for over a year because of illness. November 13, 1833.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Acknowledges receipt of survey sent. November 28, 1833.
House of Representatives. Allen to A. Latham. 231 answered call of names. Mr. Stevenson, speaker selected; Franklin elected by small majority, an "Original Jackson man." December 2, 1833.
Portsmouth. Wm. Kendall to Allen Latham. Three surveys for John Smith to be recorded. $1 enclosed for fees; requests plats and certificates. December 10, 1833.
House of Representatives. Allen to A. Latham. Nine Jackson men in all; Hough not to publish anything in paper yet; Allen elected to Committee on Indian Affairs, most important in house as the "Alabama business" was "in hand." December 11, 1833.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. No papers on file of warrant no. 6714 for 266 2/3 acres so script [scrip?] to not be given; might be had if necessary papers were filed. December 14, 1833.
Pittsburgh. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Offers 596 acres for $1200, payable in two years; 1000 less if paid by following April or May. Praises 7-year old daughter. December 16, 1833.
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Circleville. P. N. White to E. P. Kendrick. Sends three entries; requests originals if possible; anxious for patents. December 17, 1833.
Frederick City. Wm. H. Daingerfield to Allen Latham. Suggests defendants should account for rent and profits taken; doesn’t see any reason Mr. Richard Douglas should be exempted. December 24, 1833.
Survey 70 acres for Arson Canfield and James R. Walker by Samuel Dole. December 31, 1833. Portsmouth. To A. Latham. Requests entry made. January 1, 1834.
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Frankfort. Ewd. Taylor to A. Latham. Inquires information for heirs Samuel and Erasmus Gill of situation or dispostion of land warrant no. 1325 issued to Cap. E. Gill for 4666 2/3 acres. January 6, 1834.
Hillsborough. Samuel Bell to Marshall Anderson. Inquiry of who made entry no. 9456, requests copy of entry no. 10596 in name of Charles Green, and survey in name of Patrick Sluser; encloses $1 for fees. January 7, 1834.
Palmqra, Flemanua [Palmyra, Fluvanna?] Co., VA. C. W. Hall to Allen Latham. Bought part of David Ross estate; asks information of six entries in his name. January 7, 1834.
Cumberland, MD. Samuel P. Smith to Allen Latham. Requests details about land of Major John and Capt. Michael Rudolph, 9333 1/3 acres. January 8, 1834.
Columbus. E. P. Kendrick to Allen Latham. Gen’l Lucas candidate for governor; Allen nominated as delegate from congressional district. January 8, 1834.
Turkey Creek, Scioto Co., OH. Wm. McKinney to Allen Latham. Assigned land David Nicholas purchased; tenant of land refuses to move. January 13, 1834.
Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Requests Col. John McDaied be permitted to remove 300 acres of lost land. January 15, 1834.
Springfield. John Slicer to Allen Latham. Inquires of Rudolph lands, possible purchaser; offers to find purchasers for any other lands for sale. January 15, 1834.
North Fork Valley. Ezekiel Mann draws on self for $1.50 to be paid to Mr. Bacon for wood chopping. January 17, 1834.
Amherst Court House. John Thompson, Jr., to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant no. 1925 in name of Francis Gray, for Robert Gray of Lynchberg; no trace of being located. January 18, 1834.
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Columbus. J. W. Warden to Allen Latham. Asks if survey were made of land of heirs of Major Kirkpatrick; inquiry of Robert Rains or Pains 200 acres; also Michael Seller and Elkasah Thorpe. January 18, 1834.
Union Town, PA. S. Smith to Allen Latham. Wrote on January 11 requesting certificates for Mr. Thompson to secure patent; also sent assignments of heirs of Carr and Wm. Reynolds. January 21, 1834.
Jossiah B. Andrew, dec’d; $300 paid by Allen Latham buying 57 acres of estate. January 21, 1834.
Hanover. Wm. H. Latham to "Uncle" Allen Latham. Answering letter of September 23, 1831; long letter quoting prices of commodities, weather, possessions, relatives’ health, etc.; wishes to move to Ohio to have a sheep farm; inquires of business, wages, prospects of Ohio. January 23, 1834.
Washington. N. F. Jones to A. Latham. Bela Latham afraid of private injury after disagreements; Rogers in Virginia puchasing land, tenant not yet disturbed. January 28, 1834.
Foster. R. Foster to Allen Latham. Asks amount of land belonging to heirs of Philip Daw; asks possible sale price. February 8, 1834.
Wilmington. Griffith Foor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests 350 acre field notes of Charles Stewarts representatives, and if entry or warrant were withdrawn. February 11, 1834.
Union Town, PA. John Dawson to Allen Latham. Conflict of entry of John Hay and John Nancarrow; patent already issued to Hay. February 12, 1834.
Cynthiana. Samuel Williams to Clerk of Chillicothe Land Office. Inquiry of land warrant for father David Williams, also for Uncle, Samuel Williams. February 15, 1834.
Chillicothe. Nath Sawyer to Bela Latham. Sends $15 balance of taxes; asks to have brother (Allen) find situation of 1000 acres of warrant no. 1135. February 19, 1834.
Brownsville. Adam Fisher to Allen Latham. Requests patent for land be sent to him immediately. February 20, 1834.
Mansfield, OH. H. W. Carter to Land Surveyor. Requesting necessary certificate in order to obtain scrip for land; encloses copy of duplicate warrant. February 20, 1834.
Lexington, KY. Jno. M. McCalla to Allen Latham. Inquiry of case of Mr. Hynes fraudulent acquisition of lands from parents. February 21, 1836.
Lousville, KY. Luther H. Read to Allen Latham. Asks course necessary to obtain patent for Custis Kendall. February 24, 1834.
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Baltimore. Owen T. Fishback to Allen Latham. Former letters unanswered; learned of indisposition of Latham; requests an answer soon. February 25, 1834.
Wheeling. S. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. Thanking for address sent; said more was done in "support of the Christian religion and to maintain sound doctrines of morality than any clergyman…any 5 yrs. of his life"; requests one sent E. W. Newton and Daniel Webster. February 26, 1834.
Washington. Jacob Jameson to Allen Latham. Rogers threatens to turn out tenants; rented pasture to Samuel Evans; heirs intend to beat June court, writer doesn’t know "what to do"; asks Latham to come. March 3, 1834.
Batavia. Thomas S. Shield to Allen Latham. Requests entries by T. Fishback to be made even in warrants cannot be furnished; drawing $200 for payment. March 5, 1834.
Chillicothe. J. Claybough signed promise to pay $4 to Michael Lindsey by order of board’s last meeting. March 11, 1834.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Inquiry if warrant issued to Major Gen. Charles; prior locations interefere; no record of warrant. Note from Latham stating no. 12977 issued to Peter Cartright. Fee $5. March 11, 1834.
Boyd’s Tavern, Albermarle, VA. John Mauk to Allen Latham. Sends $1 for fee for certificate of warrant no. 6683, 100 acres, Catharine Meadows. March 20, 1834.
Pickaway Co., OH. $5000 Bond. Andrew Huston to Elias Buckner. March 21, 1834.
Wooster, OH. H. W. Carter to Surveyor of Virginia Military District. Sends copy of warrant and requests certificate required by General Land Office. March 25, 1831.
Cadiz. Alex Wilson to Allen Latham. Encloses $31.00 check drawn on Bank of Mt. Pleasant on a Philadelphia Bank; requests notice of receiving same. April 3, 1834.
Washington City. A. M. M. Upshaw to Allen Latham. Requests certificate of non-location to obtain scrip; warrant issued to James Upshaw no. 3276; traveled 800 miles, anxious for prompt response. April 2, 1834.
Cadiz. Alex Wilson to Allen Latham. Notice of draft enclosure in another letter; if not received, to write to Enoch Harris, cashier of Mt. Pleasant Bank. April 30, 1834.
James Henderson to Allen Latham. Requests map made, when to be finished and cost. Ohio, Pike County, April 1, 1834, at a special meeting of the Commissioners James Henderson was to procure map from Allen Latham. April 5, 1834.
W. H. Daingerfield to Allen Latham. Agrees to any arrangement Latham sets; brother delivering letter has power of attorney, requests receipt. April 7, 1834.
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General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Believes a survey lost, asks for certificate of loss if correct; survey no. 13339, 440 acres. April 9, 1834.
Near Lexington. Walter Dun to B. G. Leonard. Has little faith in Ohio State Courts; sent questions for Latham to sign; intends to collect principle and interest and taxes paid on surplus lands. April 12, 1834.
Portsmouth. Jas. R. Walker to Allen Latham. Sends $13 for bonds of land of R. C. Anderson’s survey or entry. April 12, 1834.
Washington. Allen to Allen Latham. Long 4 ½ page letter; from congress, writes of political affairs, N. Y. election, etc. April 13, 1834.
Washington City. J. H. Fulton to Allen Latham. Sent warrant no. 6566 to General Land Office to obtain scrip; requests certificate of non-location. April 15, 1834.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Power of Attorney to Todd not sufficient to authorize sale. April 23, 1834.
West Union, Adams Co., OH. James Keenin to Allen Latham. Two former letters unanswered; requests information of 200 acre tract, entry no. 9452, Wm. Johnston. April 23. 1834.
House of Representatives. Allen to Allen Latham. States Webster’s trip to Eastern cities places him in ranks of opposition; Webster called himself a Whig; "Clay and Calhoun’s friends getting sick of it." April 24, 1834.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sent survey no. 13365, 20 acres of James Taylor; no vacant land between survey nos. 3339 and 3340. April 25, 1834.
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George Love to Latham and Leonard. Agent for Miner Smith’s heirs; inquiry of condition of land, 100 acres assigned Miner S. Smith, November 11, 1784, warrant no. 3517; requests detailed information. May 17, 1834.
Columbus. G. Swan to B. G. Leonard. Suggests Col. Brown to be agent as Canal Commissioner. May 23, 1834.
Circleville. P. N. White to E. P. Kendrick. Quotes entries and believes vacant land to be enough to fill Bear Creek warrant so requests 100 acre withdrawal and new entry for same. May 23, 1834.
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Middleburg, London Co., VA. George Love to Latham and Leonard. Requests same information of Lt. Edward Smith as of letter of May 17, 2666 2/3 acres, warrant issued March 5, 1808. May 23, 1834.
Swiston. J. M. Bailey to brother B. G. Leonard. Visiting parents; arrived in a week; news of family. May 28, 1834.
Washington, Fayette Co., OH. W. Loofbourrow to Allen Latham. Order for $231 to pay to Wm. H. Bond. May 29, 1834.
Batavia. Thomas S. Shields to Allen Latham. Requests entry and survey asked for in former letter; selling land and purchaser wants assurance eentry was made. May 9, 1834.
Louisville. B. B. Long to Allen Latham. Requests search for warrants issued to Charles Gratiote; believed to have been issued, located in surveyor’s name; asks any available information. June 1, 1834.
Frankfort. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Gave power of attorney to commissioner in General Land Office and a record of proof of heirship of 400 acre warrant surveyed to Robert Woodcock. June 5, 1834.
Allen Latham account with E. P. Pratt; $24.25 paid. May 5 to June 14, 1834.
Secretaries Office, KY. J. J. Crittenden certifies power of attorney Thomas Shaw gave Wm. H. Todd on June 12. June 14, 1834.
Baltimore. H. Schwartze to Allen Latham. Inquiry for opening for young German surveyor just arrived to this country; knows English and French and music, especially the flute. June 19, 1834.
Wheeling. S. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. Cases in court to be finished; one by Latham. January 1, 1834.
Washington City. W. Allen to Allen Latham. To accept invitation to go to Philadelphia to celebrate the 4th; to give speech. Saw president nite before. July 2, 1834.
Washington. Geo. B. Whiting to Allen Latham. Requests information of location of warrants of Capt. Harrison’s heirs as soon as possible. July 4, 1834.
Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Survey no. 5016, 444 acres, Geo. Guthrey, not patented nor sent to General Land Office. Offers claim for demand against Moore lands; mentions two former letters unanswered. July 5, 1834.
Columbus, OH. John A. Ryan, Auditor of State, certifies taxes on survey no. 7829 for 345 acres from 1814 to 1833 amount to $170172 (?) and were regularly paid by Walter Dun. July 12, 1834.
Springfield. John Slicer to Allen Latham. Interested in purchasing Rudolph lands. July 16, 1834.
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Georgetown. T. L. Hames to Allen Latham. Requests copies of Frances Preston’s survey of 200 acres; copy of Benj. Moseley’s entry; enclosed $2. July 25, 1834.
Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Inquiry claim of H. Vance; to be in Chillicothe soon. July 28, 1834.
Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Offered Mr. Reed $800 for $1000 farm; believes he will take $900; stated rumor said Allen Latham would pay $5000. August 12, 1834.
Mt. Vernon. S. W. Fargahar to Allen Latham. (Enclosed in Ben T. Brown’s letter of April 14, 1835.) Desires to purchase land of John Hough’s estate. August 21, 1834.
Maysville, KY. Geo. C. Light to Allen Latham. Was agent for Col. R. C. Anderson; sold 50 acres and purchaser anxious for deed, power of attorney no longer valid; turns business over to Latham, administrator of estate. September 1, 1834.
General Land Office. John M. Moore to Allen Latham. Acknowledgment of letter and papers received. September 4, 1834.
Hillsborough. Allen Trimble to Allen Latham. Not secured title of Arnold lot but expects to soon. September 6, 1834.
General Land Office. Jno. M. Moore to Allen Latham. Survey received. September 8, 1834.
Cincinnati. Firm of Foote and Bowler to B. G. Leonard. Orders suit brought for debt of Mr. Long. No indulgence to be given. September 18, 1834.
Waterford. Giles Ruibin writes Daniel Gregg wishes to procure a mercantile situation in city; recommends his strict moral character, business habits, and asks any possible assistance to be afforded him. September 18, 1834.
Partition. Estate of R. C. Anderson. September 30, 1834.
Hanging Rock. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. States a few thousand "Bruton’s Yellow Jackets" would be vastly comfortable for their Jackson Boys around the iron works but their "Golden Shower" unenjoyed. October 6, 1834.
Columbus. G. Swan to B. G. Leonard. Somewhat depressed over times and conditions; to be at Supreme Court. October 7, 1834.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Auditor of Logan County. Asks transfer for taxation of several different acres in different names. October 8, 1834.
Norwich Town. Samuel Davis and Sons to Allen Latham. Desires to purchase 200 acres if other prospective purchaser does not buy. October 9, 1834.
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Washington. R. W. Finch to Allen Latham. Requests 3d portion of a patent not to be located in order to obtain scrip for it. Heirs of Alexander Stewart (heir of Chas. Stewart). October 15, 1834.
Circleville. G. W.Woon to Allen Latham. Brother and family bought grist mills; wish to procure loan of a few hundred dollars for 15 or 18 months, 8 or 9% interest. October 16, 1834.
Batavia. Thomas S. Shields to Allen Latham. Letter and certificate of deposit of a month previous not acknowledged; also inquiry of cash price for 884 acre tract. October 21, 1834.
Athens Co., OH. Copy. John Brown et al vs. John Coates et al. (2 sheets.) October 24, 1834.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Requests copy of warrant no. 6217 in name of John Holden sent to P. S. Longborough; no more entries to be made on it as it has been erroneously issued for more acres than correct. October 27, 1834.
Batavia. Thomas S. Shields to Allen Latham. Has $300 for down payment on purchase of 450 acres; requests answer soon or to go to "Ealinois." October 27, 1834.
Steube, OH. Richard M. Coulter to Allen Latham. Offers $6 per acre for 400 acres. November 18, 1834.
John Moore sent copy of Supreme Court Document. James Mark vs. Walter Dun. November 26, 1834.
Survey no. 13613, 736 acres, Thomas S. Shields, warrant no. 285. December 4, 1834. Examined and recorded December 5, 1834, Allen Latham. Certification of warrant no. 285 attached. December 6, 1834.
Columbus. To. W. Marshall Anderson. Copy of petition between Walter Dun and Duncan McArthur. December 15, 1834.
House of Representatives. Allen to A. Latham. Views of President on French Affairs; oppose majority in Congress; change in Cabinet may make possible difference. December 16, 1834.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to J. J. Jacobs. Nathaniel Sawyer was assigned more than was legal; signature of 9th heir, Mrs. Margaret Bledson, necessary. December 20, 1834.
Chillicothe. Edw. H. Thomson to Allen Latham. Applies for position as clerk; experience in Buffalo; or any similar position. December 22, 1834.
Columbus. G. Swan to B. G. Leonard. Court inquired if an appeal were given R. Douglas. December 23, 1834.
New York. O. S. Hinckley to Mrs. Allen Latham. Writing for wife. December 24, 1834.
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Hillsborough. Allen Trimble to A. Latham. Has original papers of land surveyed in Nath Masie’s name; not patented; wishes to prevent Masie from patenting it in his name. December 30, 1834.
Jefferson County. Richard M. Coulter to Allen Latham. Wants necessary papers for patent to land. December 31, 1834.
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State and Canal taxes in Ohio, giving amount taxable property in Ohio counties; amount of taxes paid by each; number of males over 21, average amount of taxable property for each voter, and amount of state and canal tax each voter is required on an average to pay under 1834 appraisement, compiled from State Auditor’s report. 1835.
Columbus. G. Swan to Benjamin G. Leonard. State cases. January 1, 1835.
Louisville. [O. or C. or G.] W. Hale to Allen Latham. 185 acres withdrawn from no. 6780 because of interference; inquiry of Holmes claim in Kentucky. January 2, 1835.
Circleville. P. N. White to E. P. Kendrick. Entry no. 13621 wanted on different warrant and to be patented. January 3, 1835.
Tho. Mountjoy to E. P. Kendrick. Entry no. 13621 wanted on different warrant and to be patented. January 3, 1835.
Columbus. Samuel Davis and Sons to Allen Latham. Inquiry of price and terms for sale of land. January 10, 1835.
Columbus. Wm. L. Beatty to Allen Latham. Tenant on land purchased refuses to move; asks for power to evict him. January 14, 1835.
House of Representatives. W. Allen to John Hough. Letter to Latham for friends to read expected to arrive in Latham’s absence; wants it to be read by all; asks for information of corporation elections when over. January 16, 1835.
Washington City. W. Allen, no addressee. No excitement or special news; tells of current books being read. January 18, 1835.
Circleville. G. W. Doane to Allen Latham. No answer to former letter requesting loan for mill; tells incidents of how profitable mills are. January 27, 1835.
Circleville. G. W. Doane to Allen Latham. Answer to letter received concerning loan. February 4, 1835.
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Richmond, VA. Pleasant F. Boyd to Allen Latham. Referred by Mr. Selden for information of a warrant no. 3223, copy obtained; was issued to Robert Boyd. February 7, 1835.
Portsmouth. Tho. H. Williams to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant no. 1877.
Circleville. G. W. Doan to Allen Latham. Lists estimated values of lots for sale; wants cash by 20 or 25th of month. February 12, 1835.
Entry nos. 13661, 13662, and 13663, Henry Warren and E. P. Kendrick, 120 acres total on warrant no. 5799. February 13, 1835.
Batavia. Thomas S. Shields to Allen Latham. Inquiry of survey no. 3331 in name of Wm. Lytle; Mr. Mann accepted loans, with advance on Latham’s account. March 6, 1835.
Columbus. W. Hance to Allen Latham. Says lot of land may be sold if one were authorized to sell. March 7, 1835.
Treasury Dept. S. Woodbury to Allen Latham. No authority to settle claims against bank indebted to government but on payment by them of whole amount due; compromise of claim might be had upon application to congress. March 9, 1830.
Circleville. G. W. Doan to Allen Latham. Anxious to know when may obtain money. Delay costs $10 or $15 extra. March 14, 1835.
Columbus. Mease Smith to B. G. Leonard. Health prevented visit to Chillicothe; not sure of being present when court has case so asks its continuance and inquires proof needed. March 16, 1835.
Lebanon. A. H. Dunlevy to Allen Latham. Inquires of conflicts of surveys; enclosed $3 fees. March 20, 1835.
Columbus. Benjamin Sells, Jr., to Allen Latham. Inquires if Mr. Cotter is man promised to purchase land, not shown up yet; desires to purchase it himself. March 24, 1835.
Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Requests bond executed by Campbell and Humber; believes enough money may be made out of Campbell’s lands to discharge bond; wrote twice to Mr. Kendrick receiving no answer. March 24, 1835.
Brownville Geo. Dawson to Allen Latham. Writing to have recommendation to appointment by Secretary of War to be agent of monies appropriated for repairs of the Cumberland Road east of the Ohio. March 26, 1835.
Answer of John Coates to Bill of Complaint against him and others by John Brown and others. April 1835.
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New Castle, KY. Jno. S. Jenkins to Allen Latham. Asks if he may pay for his portion of land from Moon’s heirs and obtain patent for same. April 5, 1835.
Lebanon. Daniel Ott from A. H. Dunleog. Requests official statement whether plats or maps were made of survey nos. 1494 and 2266; had asked Latham similar information and received no answer. April 6, 1835.
Circleville. Daniel Drisback to Cadwallader Wallace. Found deed of E. Scott, part of survey of 333 1/3 acres on warrant no.10476. April 6, 1835.
Georgetown, OH. Th. L. Hames to Allen Latham. Inquiry for Matthew Day; copies of entries and surveys made on warrant no. 2926 in name of Custis Kendall. April 7, 1835.
Mt. Vernon. Ben S. Brown to Allen Latham. Enclosed receipts of Chillicothe office for payment of land; requests patent sent. (Enclosed in S. W. Fargahar letter of August 21, 1834.) April 14, 1835.
Warsaw, Richmond Co., VA. E. E. Buckner to Allen Latham. Wishes to sell 560 acres; inquires of Circleville claim; needs funds for educating large family of children. April 17, 1835.
Amherst Court House, VA. John Thompson, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests certification of non- location of military warrant no. 6003. April 18, 1835.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Requests return to office of survey and assignment for Gen’l McLene to have patent issued to Balzar Mantle. April 18, 1835.
Frankfort, IN. James A. Maxwell to Allen Latham. Believes fraud cheated heirs of land rights to estate of Zackariah Pigman; inquires of possibility of their regaining their rights. April 18, 1835.
Hillsborough. Rhoda Cummins to Allen Latham. Requests patent to land as soon as possible; some trying to take land from him. April 24, 1835.
Portsmouth, VA. Thomas Williams to Allen Latham. Inquiry of information of land warrant no. 1887 for 2666 2/3 acres, issued October 15, 1783. April 25, 1835.
Zanesville. Jonathan Thomas to Allen Latham. Wants to buy tract of land; may pay ½ or 2/3 down on it; inquires if bargain may be made. April 26, 1839.
Chillicothe. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Called at home in absence; would have paid some money; also wished to inquire of insurance of which Latham was agent. June 30, 1835.
Receipt of $100 from N. F. Jones to A. Latham on note held by Latham. April 30, 1835.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends survey no. 11099 as requested by Mr. Jacobs. May 1, 1835.
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Portsmouth. Wm. Kendall to E. P. Kendrick. Wants scrip for warrant to be able to pay debt to Latham. May 3, 1835.
Tases Valley. William Handley requests warrant no. 2241 to obtain patent. May 3, 1835.
New York. $1.25 E. P. Kendrick to Edenburgh Review. G. and C. Carvill and Co. Bill. May 6, 1835.
Shelby Co., KY. Ann C. (Anderson) Logan and Cecilia Anderson, heirs of Col. R. C. Anderson appoint John R. Anderson power of attorney. May 7, 1835.
Maysville. N. D. Coleman to Allen Latham. Requests copy of survey of Smock and Steele for 200 acres. May 10, 1835.
Maysville. Thos. Mountjoy to E. P. Kendrick. Borderline of survey of question; wants patent soon. May 10, 1835.
Raleigh, NC. Geo. W. Freeman to Allen Latham. Bearer, Wm. S. Drummond, was assigned 200 acres in Union County to be settled and pay taxes; recommends character and asks any facilities possible to be offered him. May 11, 1835.
Danville. J. A. Jacobs to E. P. Kendrick. Not owner of land in question; requests $15 refund fees because of mistake. May 11, 1835.
Circleville. G. W. Doan to Allen Latham. Concerning assignment; insurance policy; hints of unfair dealings. May 12, 1835.
Newport. James Taylor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Purchase of Brown lands in 1831 refused to sell and only ejectment will retrieve lands. May 18, 1835.
Wheeling. John L. Dawson to Allen Latham. Enclosed $7 fees. May 20, 1835.
General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Nathaniel Masie. Stating patents issued on various warrants. May 25 1835.
Batavia. Thomas S. Shields to Allen Latham. Enclosed 250-acre survey to be entered; requests papers to procure patent. May 25, 1835.
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Cincinnati. B. Stover to A. Latham. Inquiry of warrant for 5000 acres in name of Major Chas. Creauaft. June 17, 1835.
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Union Town, Fayette Co., PA. Alex Fowler to E. Kendrick. Lists warrants owned by Alexander Fowler and asks questions concerning same. June 17, 1835.
H. Bechtte to Allen Latham. Copy of entries made by R. C. Anderson. To learn of lands of Elias Rector, deceased, for widow now married to General Stephen Trigg. June 19, 1835.
Washington. Samuel Cunningham to Ben G. Leonard. Order John Rankin on Henry Deffebaugh $72.44 due. June 25, 1835.
Petersburg, VA. Ben Anderson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant of Jordan Anderson. June 1, 1835.
Maysville. Thos. Mountjoy to Allen Latham. Wants land title "clear"; two fatal cases of cholera. June 2, 1835.
Lancaster, OH. Geo. W. Swan to Allen Latham. Ohio lands sold; patents not received; requests patents or necessary documents to procure them. June 5, 1835.
Hillsborough. Wm. H. Trimble to Marshall Anderson. Requests copy of survey no. 3045 for 1335 2/3 acres; original survey for 1776 2/3 acres. June 5, 1835.
Near Lexington, KY. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Reqeusts copy of entry no. 12072 of 540 acres. June 12, 1835.
Batavia. John Hill to E. P. Kendrick. Wants 50 acres of land warrant. June 15, 1835.
General Land Office. Jno. M. Moore to Robert B. Bagby. Warrants received and filed. July 3, 1835.
Mason Co. J. J. Anderson to Allen Latham. Sent letter from Hayward to have questions answered. July 7, 1835.
Certificate of relinquishment and discharge on a mortgage originally given to James Anderson. July 8, 1835.
Chillicothe. To Stephen Lindsey. Letter received and to visit personally in regard to matters in question. July 10, 1835.
General Land Office. Jno. Moore to Robert B. Bagley. Information about warrants. Survey interference; asks how he wishes to settle question. July 7, 1835.
Rodney, MS. Wm. Scott to Allen Latham. Inquiry if Peter P. Bruin’s warrant were ever located, and if patented. July 11, 1835.
Warsaw. E. E. Buckner to Allen Latham. To sell all Ohio lands; requests taxes paid. July 11, 1835.
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West Union. John McDavid to F. E. Robinson. Anxious for business to be concluded; wants plats and survey to procure patent. July 11, 1835.
Whiteville, Hardiman Cy. W. O. White to E. P. Kendrick. Power of attorney sent six weeks previously. July 16, 1835.
Andrew Jackson, Pres. Military warrant. No. 12735 for 200 acres issued to Sergeant James King. July 20, 1835.
Athens. John Welch to John Coates. Attended deposition of Wm. Lowry, Henry Bartlett and Calvary Morris and David Pratt. July 22, 1835.
Columbus. G. G. Leonard to Allen Latham. Obtained absolute order issuing writ in Millers lesee vs. Lindsay and others; asks thorough attention to the matter now. July 22, 1835.
Milton, six miles from Boston. E. P. Kendrick to Allen Latham. Visiting "friend Swift"; enjoying food and vacation. July 23, 1835.
London. J. Moore to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of land Jackson bought of Dun. August 1, 1835.
Chillicothe. Joseph Scott to Benjamin Bond. Asks security for costs of his case as it’s required for non-residents; S. Ewing stands security for any damages. August 3, 1835.
New Hope. Jese Smith to Allen Latham. Wishes to buy some land; gives references. August 5, 1835.
Near Lexington. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Inquiry of entries and papers; requests certified copies. August 7, 1835.
Chillicothe. Jacob Jameson to Allen Latham. Clarifying boundaries of claim and Mr. Brown’s. Stated Democratic cause in Fayette was gaining ground fast. August 11, 1835.
Columbus. Promissory note. $3000 due 15 days after date; signed Allen Latham, B. Latham, Wm. Neil. August 12, 1835.
Washington Co., PA. Samuel Weir to Allen Latham. Letter of attorney in General Land Office; to write for it and send it as soon as it arrived. August 15, 1835
Gallatin, TN. Elisha Long to Allen Latham. Request for certification of non-location of warrant no. 5928; to obtain scrip for same. August 17, 1833.
Columbus. Wm. Neil to Allen Latham. Inquiry of business in question. August 22, 1835.
Norfolk. R. W. Finch to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Virginia land claims for Mr. Sawyer, bearer of letter. August 22, 1835.
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Chillicothe. David Crouse to Allen Latham. Candidates: David Crouse for senate, John Hough and John Cartright for House and Henry Louis, Treas. Auugst 26, 1835.
Cincinnati. Promissory note, $3000, payable on sight. August 29, 1835.
Thomas Stewart to Allen Latham. Didn’t want suit in court about disagreement; had paid taxes 27 years. September 13, 1835.
General Land Office. Ethane A. Brown to Allen Latham. Information given about warrant no. 1203. September 13, 1836.
Brownsville. Adam Fisher to Allen Latham. Requests patent for 66 2/3 acres; prospect of selling. September 15, 1835.
W. Allen requests $200 loan of Allen Latham. September 22, 1835.
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Cincinnati. C. Hammond to Allen Latham. Mrs. Gapaway and sister Mrs. Allen hold claims against estate of Gen. James Worthington $1700. October 2, 1835.
Chillicothe. Allen to Allen Latham. Receipt $12.50 first installment on five shares of Capital Sotck in Milford and Chillicothe Turnpike Co. for Allen Latham. October 2, 1835.
Nath. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Requests patent for half of 500 acre tract in his name only; partner Baylor died one month previously and heirs scattered. October 6, 1835.
New Market. S. H. Murphy to Allen Latham. Requests survey no. 12544 sent to land office for patent. October 12, 1835.
Chillicothe. Allen to Allen Latham. All democratic candidates elected except Bowes. October 14, 1835.
Columbus. G. Swan to B. G. Leonard. Expected to obtain agreements in "both" cases. October 24, 1835.
Athens, OH. G. C. Coates to John Coates. Lowry suit; Lindly affair; Coates suit. October 28, 1835.
Portsmouth. John Anderson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of deed and papers expected but not received. October 29, 1835.
Leesburg, London Co., VA. Geo. Richards to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant granted to Midshipman James Cunell (?) was deeded to a Mr. Todd. October 30, 1835.
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Portsmouth. B. (?) Hodges (His Mark). Offers to purchase 200 acres of land; half to be paid for surveys and balance upon receipt of patents. November 2, 1835.
Pickaway Common Pleas. Duncan McArthur adm. Andrew Huston (Copy) Answer to Bill of Complaint states too much time elapsed for claim to be valid. November 4, 1835.
Cincinnati. Stover and Spencer to Allen Latham. Inquiry of heirs of Richard C. and Martha Anderson; contract to survey land not fulfilled; purchase money paid but deed deferred. November 7, 1835.
Philadelphia. John B. Kearne to B. G. Leonard. Sending books by E. B. Clark of Clarksburgh, Ross County. November 17, 1835.
Baltimore. John Davis to Allen Latham. Inquiry of information of land warrant no. 11170 for 100 acres. March 16, 1835.
General Land Office. Ethane A. Brown to Gen’l. Duncan McArthur. Unable to furnish copies requested as originals not on file. November 18, 1835.
Ethane A. Brown to Allen Latham. Enclosed two certificates of warrant no. 6712 for 100 acres. November 20, 1835.
Brownsville, Fayette Co., PA. Adam Fisher to postmaster of Chillicothe. Requests inquiry of Allen Latham; cause of not sending patent written for in name of Wm. B. Coulter. November 21, 1835.
Virginia. Samuel Jones to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrants of Benjamin Mouly. November 23, 1835.
Richmond. Joseph Cline to Allen Latham. At request of Benjamin Berry writes; inquires of warrant 4000 acres obtained as heir-at-law of Benjamin Kinley. December 3, 1835.
Chillicothe. Orr and Atwood to Peter Paterson. Draws on $11.12 to be paid Samuel Hardy. February 11, 1835, received $10.08; later received balance. December 3, 1835.
Near Lexington. Water Dun to Allen Latham. Entry earlier requested not received. Asks how business was disposed. December 5, 1835.
Richmond, VA. Jacob Decamps to Allen Latham. Requests search for warrant no. 2675; if found desires patent. December 6, 1835.
Washington. John Thompson, Jr., to Allen Latham. Sent check for $200 fee. December 17, 1835.
Columbus. David Crouse to Allen Latham. Asks news of camp; banking operations delayed by exchanging resolutions of senate. December 37, 1835.
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Twenty-three separate certifications by Wm. Reed, Auditor of Pike County, that Chas. McCollister sold John R. Anderson various tracts of land. (12 pages) December 28, 1835.
Scioto Co., OH. James R. Walker to Allen Latham. Requests patent as soon as possible and copy of plat. December 29, 1835.
Chillicothe. J. Madema to Allen Latham. Desires to purchase two passenger coaches; must limit number of passengers to six on bad roads. January 3, 1835.
Portsmouth. Canal Bank of Scioto. H. Buchanan, cashier, to Allen Latham. Sent certificate no. 2 on stock, $10 on 80 shares. January 5, 1830.
Columbus. John Hough to A. G. Thurman. Concludes report of Joint Select com. on Banks to be against all banks. House concerned with Railroad, Turnpike, State Road and Church Bills. Thursday, January 21, 1836.
Ripley, OH. J. Beasley to Allen Latham. Inquiry of price for 400 acres of military land warrants, cash. January 26, 1836.
Washington. John M. Walker to Allen Latham. Requests plat and certificate of 100 acre entry in name of John Walker; inquires situation of a tract and requests taxes to be paid. January 27, 1836.
Chillicothe. Receipt, J. Madena $400, from Allen Latham for first installment in purchase of stage stock on Columbus Route. February 21, 1836.
Dillon’s Grove P. O. John Boyle to Allen Latham. Inquiry of lands located in name of James Sanford; heirs wish to recover warrants.
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Printed publication of "Wright’s Attack and Kirby’s Vindication." Columbus, John C. Wright wrote a book called Law Reports of the Supreme Court of Ohio, published November 1835; bitter attack made on T. Kirby of Cincinnati. March 8, 1836.
Chillicothe. Otho H. W. Luckett to Allen Latham. Requests papers from Ohio Trust Company. March 1, 1836.
Wheeling. Z. Jacobs to Allen Latham. Heirs of Nath. Massie brought suit against Heirs of John Beck over assignment or transfer of 500 acres on warrant no. 852; quotes letters. March 2, 1836.
Jefferson Co., VA. Certification of transcript of January 12, 1808, John Ager alleged to be eldest son and heir at law of Robert Ager. March 3, 1836.
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Urbana, Champaign Co., OH. Samuel Keener to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Mr. Hayes title to lands north of Urbana, OH; desires to purchase some. March 3, 1836.
Chillicothe. Otho H. W. Luckett to Allen Latham. James McLain unable to leave Ohio for the East until business with the Ohio Company is completed, until $1000 is received; asks when he may expect it. March 5, 1836.
General Land Office. Ethane A. Brown to Allen Latham. Blank copy of patent and blanks enclosed; certified copy of same patent forwarded to Joseph Sill of Chillicothe. March 9, 1836.
Brownsville, PA. Adam Fisher to P. M. of Chillicothe. Requests inquiry of reason Allen Latham had not finished his business as requested; wrote Latham twice and received no answer. March 11, 1836.
Shepherdstown, Jefferson Cty, VA. E. I. Lee, Jr., to Allen Latham. Inquiry of situation, value and title of lands of General Wm. Darke for daughter, Mrs. Manning. March 12, 1836.
Marietta College. D. H. Allen to Allen Latham. To ask $100,000 of public for promoting college; suggests donation from Latham, would have "Latham Philosophical Room" with 4 or $5000 contribution. March 14, 1836.
Hillsborough. Owen T. Fishback to Allen Latham. To take depositions at the surveyor’s office in Chillicothe on 28th of practice of withdrawing entries and marking "error." March 15, 1836.
Mt. Eaton, Ways Co., OH. Wm. Ingram to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase tract of land; asks terms on payments. March 18, 1836.
Dept. of State, Washington. Robert S. Chew to Allen Latham. Requests certification warrant no. 1406 non-location to obtain scrip for heirs of Philip Goans. March 25, 1836.
Henry Asbury, Kentucky, for $80 sold 100 acres to Eleazer P. Kendrick, Ohio. March 25, 1846.
Hillsborough, Highland County. Rhoda Cummings to Allen Latham. Request for patent on entry no. 10484 applied for a year previously. March 26, 1836.
Brownsville. Adam Fisher to Allen Latham. Reminder of patent due long before; requests early attention to it as soon as possible. March 27, 1836.
General Land Office. Ethane A. Brown to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant no. 3301 for 2666 2/3 acres in name of Nathaniel Tyler; if any other entry were entered on different warrant. April 1, 1836.
Baltimore. John Davis to Allen Latham. Can establish heirship to land; asks state of and if in possession of another. April 9, 1836.
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Officer of the Solicitor of the Treasury to Allen Latham. Lists Ohio lands which the U.S. had an interest from a judgment against estate of Col. Chas. Simmes; inquires if tract no. 158 were ever surveyed. April 11, 1836.
Boston. D. D. Williams to E. P. Kendrick. $15 due for N. A. Review for July 1833 to July 1836. April 21, 1836.
Richmond, VA. Henry Northrup to Allen Latham. Inquiry of certain warrants. April 26, 1836.
James Brownlee to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Markel Wm. Brownlee land; wishes to sell. May 4, 1836.
Hillsborough. John E. Stretcher to Allen Latham. "Unfortunate" in locating land; to try another way; offers to survey any lands sold in his vicinity. May 7, 1836.
New York. Samuel Atkinson from Geo. Trimble, executor of estate of Richard Loins. Informs letter to Richard Loins handed him to answer by widow; Loins died of Cholera on August 23, 1832, judgment to be collected in widow’s favor. May 9, 1836.
Chillicothe. Check $100 B. G. Leonard to Alfred Kelly. May 10, 1836.
General Land Office. Ethan A. Brown. Sent certified copy of survey no. 12495 for 450 ½ acres; patent issued to T. Fishback at Batavia. May 12, 1836.
Newport, KY. James Taylor to Allen Latham. 400 acre claim to be transferred because of prior entry; to send papers upon receipt of answer. May 13, 1836.
New York. Isaac M. Gaw to Allen Latham. Requests information of business. May 17, 1836.
Logan Co., OH. Andrew Wilson to Allen Latham. Requests deed to land. May 20, 1836.
Philadelphia. R. Wave to Allen Latham. Question of Texas and its independence or entry to the Union; on discount day at bank $500,000 was applied for, more than able to loan. June 2, 1836.
Newport, KY. James Taylor to Allen Latham. 400 acre claim located in Adams Co.; wants scrip for Mt. Land. June 8, 1836.
Dillons P.O., Tazewell, IL. John Boyle to Allen Latham. Land claims; asks assistance with affairs. June 14, 1836.
Portsmouth, OH. Jacob James to Allen Latham. Desires to purchase some land. June 19, 1836.
Chillicothe, OH. Two receipts, one $37.50 other $50 being second and third, fourth and fifth installments on five shares of Capital Stock of Milford and Chillicothe Turnpike Co. Signed J. Madeira, Treas. June 20, 1836.
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Bank of Zanesville. Certificate of 54 shares of stock, $3,780 paid, $1620 due. June 23, 1836.
Washington. Th. L. Thurston to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land warrant nos. 6067 and 5050 were located in his district. June 23, 1836.
Batavia. Jas. Taylor, Jr., to E. P. Kendrick. Requests enclosed deed sent to Mr. Latham. June 25, 1836.
Jas. Taylor, Jr., to E. P. Kendrick. Requests "enclosed" to be given Mr. Latham. June 25, 1836.
General Land Office. Ethane A. Brown to Allen Latham. Sends four patents for 150 acres each on survey no. 13446. Requests acknowledgment of receipt. July 2, 1836.
Washington. Geo. Templeman to Allen Latham. Inquires of fee to survey land for Mrs. Worthing; asks validity of tax sale; asks interest offered on military land survey no. 12112. July 5, 1836.
General Land Office. Ethane A. Brown to Allen Latham. At request of Benjamin Taylor of Lexington, Kentucky, returns survey no. 9383 for 343 2/3 acres in name of John O. Bannon. July 5, 1836.
Troy. Receipt of Madiera and Latham by S. Kendrick a draft of Wm. Green on John Waid and Co. for $1000 payable one day after sight on account. Same date, S. Kendrick to A. Latham, note concerning above. July 6, 1836.
Bellefontaine. T. B. Clark to Allen Latham. Inquiry of address of Chiswith Barret and Ephraim Ralph, or if dec’d. July 13, 1836.
Georgetown, D.C. W. S. Nicoles to Allen Latham. Has warrant for 6000 acres to sell. August 9, 1836.
Moscow, OH. Andrew Buchanan to Allen Latham. Jno. And Mary Ogden residing on land; offers $600 for land if claim is obtainable. August 25, 1836.
Columbus. Lewis or Langford to Allen Latham. Desires to purchase land in Union or Logan County; 2 to 4000 acres. August 29, 1836.
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Marietta. Douglas Putnam to Allen Latham. $110 deposited to credit in Marietta Bank for charges on 800 acre survey no. 1096; requests patent. September 2, 1836.
Cincinnati. John Young to B. G. Leonard. Requests collection of $150 note from Geo. I. Hardy who moved from Leesburg to Old Town, a merchant and physician. September 5, 1836.
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Alexandria, D.C. John Corse to Allen Latham. Requests certificate of non-location of warrant no. 6337 of Levi Talbot. September 9, 1836.
Xenia. Samuel H. Jaunders to Allen Latham. Requests copies of surveys; quotes poem of political humor concerning political candidates. September 11, 1836.
Chillicothe. Check $230.50. B. G. Leonard to John Woodbridge. September 15, 1836.
Xenia. Samuel H. Jaunders to Allen Latham. Repeats request of former letter. September 16, 1836.
General Land Office. Ethane A. Brown to Allen Latham. Requests four warrants to be put on file in office. September 20, 1836.
Fredericksburg, MD. Wm. H. Daingerfield to Allen Latham. Richard Douglas brought suit about absent defendants on question of heirs to estate of Theodenck Bland; inquiry of details. September 24, 1836.
Portsmouth. Fr. Cleveland to Allen Latham. Purchased land; desires patent; doubt of genuineness of assignment; asks to be clarified. September 24, 1836.
Stage stock and contract for camping the U.S. Mail from Portsmouth to Columbus joint property of Allen Latham and John Madeira; both paid equal amounts in purchase; Joseph G. White $125 donation; $6116 total Stock. October 1, 1836.
General Land Office. Ethane A. Brown to Allen Latham. Returns survey no. 10004 for correction in transcription. October 4, 1836.
Northampton Co., VA. Will of J. Smith Snead. Made out October 18, 1792. October 24, 1836.
Chillicothe. Two receipts, both $50 being 6th and 7th and 8th and 9th installments on five shares of Capital Stock of Milford and Chillicothe Turnpike Co. Signed J. Madeira. October 8, 1836.
Columbus. Jas. V. Medam to Allen Latham. Handbill on Harrison’s white slavery vote to be in "today’s Hemisphere." October 19, 1836.
Pittsburgh. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. To pay account due when informed of amount; election returns for state legislature "leave little solace for friends of Gen. Harrison." October 20, 1836.
Athens. John Welch to John Coates. Concerning case between John Coates and auditors of A. Coates, deceased. October 26, 1836.
Treas. Dept. Levi Woodbury to Allen Latham. Other depository banks necessary to be chosen; asks which ones to choose. November 1, 1836.
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Marietta. Douglas Putnam to Allen Latham. Inquiry of receipt of certificate of deposit of $110 sent two months previously. November 3, 1836.
Columbus. G. Swan to C. Wallace. Court case concerning taxes. November 4, 1836.
Commercial Bank of Scioto, Portsmouth. H. Buchanan to Allen Latham. Fourth installment of stock past due, $800 on 80 shares. November 9, 1836.
Lesees of Massie vs. Andrew Platter. Copy of survey. E. P. Kendrick, surveyor. November 4, 1836.
Madison. Wm. Hendricks to Allen Latham. Inquiry of possession of certificate located for 500 acres by Wm. Woodford now deceased. November 14, 1836.
Columbus. Starling and Gilbert to Allen Latham. Patent for survey held up because of prior claim; desires proof of authority to claim. November 8, 1836.
Wellsbury, VA. Jno. C. Campbell to Allen Latham. Council for heirs; inquires of land purchased at sale for taxes. November 25, 1836.
Urbana. D. S. Bell, attorney for Thos. Stewart, to Allen Latham. Requested copy of warrant no. 4733 granted to Corporal Peter Cackbell (?). December 1, 1836.
Deed. Eleazer P. Kendrick and wife to Allen Latham. $80 for 100 acres. December 5, 1836.
Frankfort. T. Rittenhouse to Allen Latham. Enclosed $21 for payment of interest on notes to life insurance and trust company requested receipt. December 5, 1836.
Wheeling. Lewis Lunsford to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land warrant 2666 2/3 acres assigned to Lewis Lunsford. December 5, 1836.
Richmond. Joseph Watkins to Allen Latham. Inquiry if Mr. Sprinkle paid Latham for deed as promised; political comments about legislature member Van Buren. December 8, 1836.
Ripley, OH. Jeptha Beasley to Allen Latham. Offers 3 or $400 for 200 acres. December 8, 1836.
Washington. Th. G. Hames to A. Latham. Requests copies of entries; desires patent. December 16, 1836.
Ripley. Jeptha Beasley to Allen Latham. Again offers to pay 3 or $400 for certain tract of land. Former letter unanswered. December 20, 1836.
Ripley. Jeptha Beasley to Allen Latham. Concerning purchase of land, will pay as much as any other person for same; to be in Chillicothe the following March or April to discuss subject. December 21, 1836.
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Batavia. Jno. Jowiffe (?) to Allen Latham. Acknowledgment of letter; witnesses Kramer and McKinley to be informed of trial. December 21, 1836.
Columbus. David Crouse to Allen Latham. Requesting appointment at home to discuss business. December 23, 1836.
Columbus. Alex T. Hays to Allen Latham. Allen McArthur’s "unkindness" caused him to leave Chillicothe; to return if one who had "control of affections" desired it. December 28, 1836.
Chillicothe. Bank Check. B. G. Leonard to B. G. Leonard, $900. December 30, 1836.
Columbus. Henry Stanberry to B. G. Leonard. Purchased diamond and gave to "Miss Jane" in Leonard’s name; willing to compromise with Mr. Campbell concerning business. December 30, 1836.
Columbus. J. Swan to B. G. Leonard. Acknowledgment of diamond ring given evening before; invitation to a party. December 30, 1836.
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Washington. Th. L. Hames to Allen Latham. Certain records burned; unable to ascertain qualifications of deputy because of it; requests information in regard to parts of Ohio. January 2, 1837.
Columbus. P. B. Wilcox to B. G. Leonard. Acknowledgment of letter; statement forwarded; apparently no judgment against McRay, Percheval, and Balache. January 3, 1837.
Washington. Robert Craig to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land warrant no. 4507; requests certificate. January 3, 1837.
Circleville. D. P. Leadbetter to Allen Latham. Inquiry of sale price for certain tract of land; prospective purchaser. January 8, 1837.
Columbus. Lyne Starling to B. G. Leonard. Suggests depositing $500 in his name in the Bank of Chillicothe; respects to "Miss Harriet." January 12, 1837.
Chillicothe. Allen and Thurman to Allen Latham. $384.56 promissory note received to be collected; dated April 21, 1835, to have been paid six months after date. January 25, 1837.
Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. Purchased entries of heirs of Benjamin P. Yates year previously. January 26, 1837.
Morganfield. W. S. Ross to Allen Latham. Inquiry if warrant no. 620 were surveyed and patented; is heir of heirs to it. January 29, 1837.
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Near Wheeling. Lewis Lunsford to Allen Latham. Inquiry of price of lands; to buy. January 30, 1837.
Washington. J. Mason to Allen Latham. J. M. Patton of Virginia wants information of claim of 1000 acres located by L. Sullivant in Champaign County. January 30, 1837.
Frankfort. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Requests advice in contracting with heirs of James Jenkins. February 3, 1837.
Wellsburg. Jno. C. Campbell, James H. Moore. Prospective sale of land; asks Latham to conduct business if he doesn’t wish to purchase the land for himself. February 15 ,1837.
General Land Office. Jas. Whitcomb. Richard Brown to obtain patent upon presentation of original warrant and survey. February 17, 1837.
Frankfort. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Samuel Baird’s deed; going to Virginia and offers to act in case or cases while there for Latham. February 17, 1837.
Washington. Th. L. Hames to A. Latham. Sent memorandum of Andrew Nixon survey of 325 acres; asks for warrant and information on subject. February 21, 1837.
Batavia. John Hill to Allen Latham. Inquiry of price and payments asked for certain tract of land for Jacob P. Dokes. February 27, 1837.
Steubenville. S. Stokely to B. G. Leonard. To be in Chillicothe following June to finish business of closing the concerns of the Bank of Steubenville. March 1, 1837.
Wheeling. Wm. B. Reynolds to Allen Latham. Details of the proceedings of the General Land Office concerning John Reynolds, Jacob Reynolds, and Thomson claims. March 1, 1837.
Hillsborough, OH. James M. Trimble to Allen Latham. Discovered vacant strip between two surveys; proposes partnership entry of same or only to keep quiet about its existence. March 6, 1837.
Treasury Department. Levi Woodbury to Allen Latham. Answer to complaints against the Bank of Chillicothe. March 6, 1837.
Bellefontaine. Tho. M. Robb to Allen Latham. Copy of entry furnished Joshua Robb before warrant was "lifted and afterwards laid on again"; wants copy after change. March 6, 1837.
West Union. John Reader to Allen Latham. Noah Settey not intending to pay for entry; owns property and Reader offers to save it for Latham if given proper authority. March 11, 1837.
Duff’s Fork, Fayette Co., OH. John Smith to Allen Latham. Owns 200 acre survey with $111 due; asks if amount were paid and title clear if he has opportunity to borrow on same and what terms. March 15, 1837.
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Certificate no. 921, John M. Keen, Highland Co., OH. Patent and seal for 160 acres. March 15, 1837.
New York. G. & C. Carvile and Co. to E. P. Kendrick. $8 due for four quarterlies; asks if he wants work continued. March 16, 1837.
Treas. Dept. Levi Woodbury to Allen Latham. Acknowledges letter; states nothing more to be added on subject on his part. March 17, 1837.
Richmond. Wm. Barret to Allen Trimble. Received letter; not at all interested in proposition. March 20, 1837.
Commercial Bank of Cincinnati. James Hall to Allen Latham. Enclosed $700 check to be deposited at Chillicothe Bank. March 21, 1837.
General Land Office. Jas. Whitcomb to Allen Latham. Requests certification of loss of land patented in favor of John A. Fulton or will refuse further patent on same warrant. March 24, 1837.
Chillicothe. Promissory note $25. Leo Bullock to Allen Latham. Due 60 days. March 24, 1837.
Treas. Dept. Levi Woodbury to Allen Latham. Concerning contract violations of Bank of Chillicothe. March 27, 1837.
Release. A. Bourne and wife for $405 sold Lot 41 to Allen Latham. March 28, 1837.
Williamsburgh. Peter Snell to J. B. Patton to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase certain tract of land for $300; inquires terms and information. March 29, 1837.
Treasury Dept. Levi Woodbury to Allen Latham. Acknowledgment and thanks for information of condition of Bank of Ohio. March 31, 1837.
Chillicothe. Promissory note $366.33 1/3 of Allen Latham to James H. Moore. April 1, 1837. Protest of Notary Public that note was presented for payment at Clinton Bank of Columbus and received notice no funds were in Bank of Drawer to pay said note. October 4, 1838.
Cumberland, Alleghany County. W. R. Dawson to B. G. Leonard. Third letter requesting collection of account. April 2, 1837.
Circleville. P. N. White to E. P. Kendrick. Withdrawal and reentry of no. 13883, 50 acres, warrant no. 6308; states vacancy discovered by him; was delayed in making reentry because of attendance at court. April 4, 1837.
Worthingon to B. G. Leonard. Gives authority to bind; hopes notice of appeal was given. April 12, 1837.
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Article of agreement. Charles L. Scott sold to Enos Prather 98 head of cattle at $46.50 per head; $2000 payment to be paid by April 25, 1837, and balance by July 12, 1837. April 17, 1837.
Brownsville. John L. Dawson to E. P. Kendrick. Concerning withdrawal of entry; inquires situation of affair as Levi Springer raised various questions on the matter; also refers to unsatisfied warrant of father, George Dawson. April 20, 1837.
Gallipolis. Th. Irwin to Allen Latham. Offers 80 shares stock in bank or part at Portsmouth. April 22, 1837.
Batavia. Owne T. Fishback to Allen Latham. Acknowledges receipt of documents concerning court case. April 26, 1837.
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Charles Bowan. Duplicate of account due sent March 1. $17.50 for North American Review from July 1, 1833, to December 31, 1836.
Xenia. Albert Galloway to B. G. Leonard. Information of case of Wallace and heirs of McArthur. May 3, 1837.
Washington, Fayette County. Jacob Jameson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of deed and validity to title of survey no. 3429 which intended to be purchased. May 4, 1837.
Chillicothe. A. D. Sproat, Treas., to Allen Latham. Notice of money in the corporation treasury by which Latham’s order in Sproat’s possession may be paid. May 6, 1837.
Clinton Bank of Columbus. J. Delafield to J. M. Espy. $27.961 specie certificate given David Crouse and $11.244 given E. P. Kendrick to be paid to Allen Latham and deposited to Delafield’s credit. May 10, 1837.
Brush Creek. Geo. Vinsonhaler to Allen Latham. Requests reentry of land withdrawn by Abraham Shepherd, 5 acres, warrant no. 2432.
Clinton Bank of Columbus. J. D. Jr. to Allen Latham. (Marked "Private") Requests Latham to see Dr. Coates and have him deposit specie he has on hand as they prefer to have larger amount on hand. May 14, 1837.
Portsmouth. Commercial Bank of Scioto. H. Buchanan to Allen Latham. $146.30 due on stock; unable to promise loan. May 17, 1837.
New York. Isaac N. Gard to Allen Latham. Requests specie for land and inquires of prospects of relocation. May 17, 1837.
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Columbus, OH. John T. Blains to Allen Latham. Enclosed letter sent to B. Latham opened by mistake; mentioned 10-year sentence given to Andrews for robbing Cincinnati P. O. May 18, 1837.
Springfield. S. Mason to A. Latham. Subject of J. M. Patton’s land no. 4572 in Champaign County. May 19, 1837.
Bank of Zanesville. Chas. C. Gilbert to Allen Latham. Only one dividend declared on stock; sales of stock rare. May 20, 1837.
New York. G. & C. Carvile and Co. to E. Kendrick. $9 account due. May 22, 1837.
Frankfort. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Had 900 acres of military warrants; inquires if they might be located in Ohio; offers to sell them at $1.25 per acre. May 22, 1837.
Clinton Bank of Chillicothe. J. Delafield, Jr., to Allen Latham. Sent certificate of 100 shares of Commercial Bank of Scioto stock; requests contract of delivery returned by mail. May 25, 1837.
General Land Office. J. W. Whitcomb to Allen Latham. Survey inteferences of no. 13531, so returns it with copy of warrant and assignment of 30 acres; if no interference exists, requests return of papers. June 9, 1837.
Frankfort, KY. Menan Mills to Allen Latham. Sent some copy of letter from Jas. Whitcomb stating requirements for a patent which he requests Latham to fulfill. June 1837.
Springfield. S. Mason to Allen Latham. Former letter unanswered. Requests at least acknowledgment of receipt of letters if not of business matter. June 18, 1837.
Jacob Jameson to Allen Latham. Will of Mr. Hector Menach promised to be sent to be recorded in county; reminds Latham to remember and requests it sent soon. June 24, 1837.
New York. Isaac McGaw to Allen Latham. Inquiry if papers of guardianship and power of attorney were in General Land Office; if not, requests them sent by return mail. June 30, 1837.
Henderson, KY. James Alves to Allen Latham. Inquiry of grant issued to Cornelius Baldwin on April 22, 1788, for 1200 acres. July 1, 1837.
Boston. Chas. Bowen to E. P. Kendrick. $17.50 account due for the North American Review from July 1, 1833, to December 31, 1836. February 28, 1837.
Chillicothe. A. Latham to Sampson Mason. Unable to locate deed of Mr. Patton; sends copy of warrant, survey, and entries; suggests writing Recorder’s Office in Logan County. July 4, 1837.
Allen Trimble to B. G. Leonard to pay J. Madeira $291. July 10, 1837.
Batavia. L. John to A. Latham. Suggests meeting to settle dispute. July 11, 1837.
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Hillsborough, Highland Co., OH. Adam Schafer to Allen Latham. Secured 10 acres and suggests Mr. Neven take "legal steps" if he wants it. July 14, 1837.
New York. Isaac McGard to Allen Latham. Again requests letters of guardianship of Hurelle Jeff Blood with power of attorney and land warrant. July 21, 1837.
Washington City. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Wm. Brownlee survey no received; assigned 400 acres to John Herndon for separate title; desires to obtain patent on warrant no. 1143 for 200 acres assigned to John Mitchell. July 23, 1837.
Cincinnati. Jacob P. Dokes to Allen Latham. Inquiry of purchasing a survey. July 25, 1837.
General Land Office. Jas. Whitcomb to Allen Latham. Scrip available on warrant no. 945 of Mathilda Rudolph, no. 862 of Miss Blood. Jacob McGaw claims scrip as guardian of Miss Blood. Junly 27, 1837.
Washington City, Columbus, OH. "Private" Statement of Commerical Bank, Lk. Erie and eleven other banks listing assets. August 11, 1837.
Clinton Bank of Col. (Copy) to J. M. Espy. Inquiry if Board considered resumption of specie payment; one meeting to be in "an hour"; asks to have reply before adjournment. August 1, 1837.
Morganfield. W. S. Ross to Allen Latham. Wants scrip for 2000 acre warrant of Thomas Warman; has certificate of non-location and nonpatent; inquiry if any land in Ohio still unlocated and if worth $1.25 per acre. August 3, 1837.
Washington. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Cause of James Jenkins heirs at law; also of Anderson, Daniel Brodheart, Jr. Keller. August 4, 1837.
Columbus. Wm. Neil to Allen Latham. Judge G. Swan and Dr. Parsons left for Wash. City; B. Latham stated papers of Reports of Bankers sent; hope to secure deposit in Bank made specially and to purchase specie. August 10, 1837.
Dayton. John Stafford to B. G. Leonard. Claims 100 acres which will need to be recovered through a suit. August 20, 1837.
Louisville. Jas. Prentis to Allen Latham. Unable to locate Col. Watkins who was to sell tract of land to Mr. Jamison for him; asks Latham to contact Jamison if the Col. not in that vicinity. August 28, 1837.
Marietta. Douglas Peterson to Allen Latham. Wrote several letters all unanswered; requests patent or all papers necessary or all papers necessary to procure patent. September 7, 1837.
Receipt. $584 paid by B. G. Leonard to Allen Trimble for Chillicothe and Milford Turnpike Co. on account of subscriptions of citizens of Chillicothe to Ohio Canal; subscriptions given to Co. by state. September 5, 1837.
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Maysville. Mary Ann Jones to Allen Latham. Requests entry and survey of 1600 acres in name of Isaac Zane. September 12, 1837.
General Land Office. Jas. Whitcomb to Allen Latham. Surveys on warrant no. 6724 suspended because of forgeries by Leroy Jordan, Charles Whiteley, and Anthony Evans. Requests warrant sent to office for examination. September 13, 1837.
Philadelphia. Receipt. $1700 paid by A. Latham to Joseph Hillierd and Co. September 14, 1837.
Washington City. Wm. Foerton to Allen Latham. Sent copy of letter stating surveyor’s certificate necessary before certificate of location could be given for warrant no. 2113; requests necessary documents of Latham stating Mr. Allen to pay costs. September 16, 1837.
Batavia. Th. L. Hames to Allen Latham. Case of John vs. Anderson heirs still on docket; requests something done for John; asks what he might give for his claim to the property in litigation. October 7, 1837.
Deed Conveyance. Philip Pontious and heirs sold for $4016 to Chas. Famulinger. September 27, 1837.
J. R. Anderson and wife sold land to Allen Latham for $500 (April 21, 1845, paid.) October 28, 1837.
Xenia. John Fudge to Allen Latham. Inquiry of amount due from Martindale; offers to pay it and have deed made out to Staffords to whom Martindale resold. November 2, 1837.
Columbus. Auditor of State’s Office. John L. Doran to Allen Latham. Inquiry if list of warrants were located in Ohio. November 4, 1837.
Near Upperville, PA. Cuthberth Panell (?) to Allen Latham. Requests receipt of $71.22 in 1836 for court evidence. November 5, 1837.
Lexington. M. T. Scott to B. G. Leonard. Requests $1500 damage suit brought against Housman for occupying lands without paying rent. November 10, 1837.
Richmond. Thomas Green to Allen Latham. Tract of land also claimed by Adam Shafer; requests which had prior entry. November 14, 1837.
Gallipolis. Simeon Nash to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land due John Nash, survey lost. November 25, 1837.
Cincinnati. John Young to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of collection of claim against I. G. Hardy. November 30, 1837.
Brownsville. Adam Fisher to Allen Latham. Inquiry of price offer for land; if not desiring to purchase; asks for papers to secure location. November 30, 1837.
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Ross Co., OH. Two receipts $25 each for 10th and 11th installments upon five shares of capital stock of Allen Latham in Milford and Chillicothe Turnpike Company. December 2, 1837.
Ohio Life Ins. and Trust. Sam H. Hiller to Allen Latham. Loan declined for "want of means." December 8, 1837.
Portsmouth. Allen Latham, John Coates, E. P. Kendrick signatures to $500 90-day note to Commercial Bank of Scioto. December 11, 1837.
Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to B. G. Leonard. Received Bill in Chy. from Walter Dun. December 13, 1837.
Cincinnati. John Young to B. G. Leonard. Subject of Hardy claim. December 13, 1837.
G. L. Noland to Allen Latham. Requests land to be surveyed. December 35, 1837.
Twenty-four certifications of different land tracts bought for taxes by Allen Latham. December 25, 1837.
Circleville. P. N. White to E. P. Kendrick. Withdrawal of six acres reentered. December 26, 1837.
Columbus. S. Stokely to B. G. Leonard. To examine property on return to Chillicothe. January 1, 1838.
Deed of conveyance. James S. McLain sold to Martin Thayer, Geo. L. Bryan, and Wm. McKee of Philadelphia, Lot 15 for $600. January 4, 1838.
Winchester. Wm. Robbins to A. Latham. Unable to give worth of land in question. January 11, 1838.
Cleveland. Notice of meeting of Ohio Canal stockholders to Mr. Madina and Latham. January 11, 1838.
Boston. Otis Broaders to E. P. Kendrick. Book and periodical price list with account due $27.50. January 15, 1838.
Hanover. Wm. H. Latham to "Uncle" A. Latham. Desires to go to Ohio to live; will have money soon but unsure of value outside of locality; asks prices of woolen markets; quotes various prices of commodities. January 20, 1838.
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Philipsburgh. James H. Moore to Allen Latham. Mary Stull to become of age February 18, 1839; has speculation in mind "above his reach" which Latham may make. January 27, 1838.
Columbus. Wm. Sterret to B. G. Leonard. Answering letter for Wm. Latham. Owned tract of land for 20 years; believes has clear title; wishes to sell. February 1, 1838.
Hillsboro. Wm. Scott to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of details of case between Hillsboro Academy and Watson Prep; fees to be paid by Judge Bell. February 1, 1838.
Columbus. Lyne Starling, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests for heirs of Lucas Sullivant the warrant, certificate, and copy of entry and survey no. 3364 to obtain patent. February 3, 1838.
Princeton, Washington Co., MS. Wm S. Scott to Allen Latham. Requests information of a revolutionary land claim of Peter B. Bruin, an heir. February 10, 1838.
Newport, KY. James Taylor, Jr., to E. P. Kendrick. Rec’d survey; wishes to offer it for sale to Latham. February 11, 1838.
Gallipolis. Saml. F. Winton to B. G. Leonard . Law references in case of Glover and Noel vs. Gaylord; cites similar instances. March 4, 1838.
Hillsborough, OH. Wm. Scott to B. G. Leonard. Again writing of case of Watson vs. Hillsboro Academy. March 6, 1838.
Portsmouth, Com’l Bank of Scioto. H. Buchanan to E. P. Kendrick. Notice of 90-day note due; signatures also of Allen Latham and John Coates. March 15, 1838.
Hillsboro. John E. Stretcher to Allen Latham. Concerning tract of land left by Craig who left the country. March 23, 1835.
Chillicothe. James Sharp to B. G. Leonard. Requests services reserved for aid in law suits to be brought against him or sons. March 30, 1838.
Frankfort. Menan Mills to Allen Latham. Heirs of Wm. Porter agree if a certificate that John Mickie was assigned 666 2/3 acres by Wm. Porter then heirs are willing to give a certificate that they are not interested in the sale of the land to Mickie. April 5, 1838.
Bank of Ohio, Mason City, VA. Jas. H. Wilson to E. P. Kendrick. Requests Mr. Latham to be told to write him where they shall meet. April 6, 1838.
Washington City. Richard Burnett to Allen Latham. By references of Mr. Kelly writes for information of a tract of land left by father John Burnett. April 7, 1838.
Columbus. G. Swan, Jr. (?) to Allen Latham. Requests copy of plat of Henderson’s grant in Kentucky. April 16, 1838.
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George Twn., Brown County. Robert Campbell to Allen Latham. For court suits requests copies of entry and surveys of Benjamin Tompkins, no. 1056.
Xenia. Albert Galloway to B. G. Leonard. Suit against Buck. May 1, 1838.
Springfield. Mason and Torbert to Allen Latham. Belives names mixed up in tracing assignments of John Patton survey and warrant. May 9, 1838.
Christian Benner and Nathaniel Masie agreement of land trade. May 12, 1838.
Columbus. Wm. Sterret to B. G. Leonard. Question of title of Bennor’s (?) land; offers to sell it. May 15, 1838.
Cincinnati. B. Stover to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of settlement of suit of Barth and Atterhury vs. Francis Campbell. May 21, 1838.
Westnewton, Westmoreland Co., PA. Joseph Stokeley to Allen Latham. Has warrant of 100 acres granted John Johnston, no. 973; told by land office to obtain certificate of non-location and then could obtain scrip. May 29, 1838.
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Gift Ridge by West Union. Robert McLain to Allen Latham. Requests copy of survey and entry of warrant nos. 4226 and 4227 for Mr. Darlington. June 2, 1838.
Bank of Zanesville. D. W. Rhodes to Allen Latham. Letter received; dividends due to his credit; no additional amount unless $100 omitted by Mr. Leadbetter. June 6, 1838.
Christansburg, Montgomery County. John I. Davis to Allen Latham. Quotes Commissioner of Land Office on reply to Mr. Craig’s letter with regard to land claim made for Jerimiah Davis. June 8, 1838.
Elias P. Buckner and wife sold two tracts of land, 170 acres and 250 acres, to Allen Latham for $1 and land. June 26, 1838.
Copy of above. June 26, 1838.
Columbus, Clinton Bank. J. E. Jeffends to E. P. Kendrick. Sends $600 notes for payment of public dues. June 26, 1838.
Cincinnati. D. Scott to B. G. Leonard. To meet Wallace to settle business of $4000 court suit. July 12, 1838.
Maury Co., TN. Assignments on warrant nos. 6445, 6556, and 6557; six sheets. July 26, 1838.
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Bank of Circleville. H. Lawrence to Allen Latham. Asking for proof or retractment of statements made against the bank. August 2, 1838.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham to H. Lawrence. Denies any statements made against the Bank of Circleville; resented "impolite" letter. August 4, 1838.
Circleville Bank. H. Lawrence to Allen Latham. Stating former letter was not intended to be "impolite" and was misunderstood. August 6, 1838.
Cleveland. Chas. Whittesey to B. G. Leonard. Negotiation for land settled; states terms. August 15, 1838.
Westnewton, Westmoreland Co., PA. I. Stokeley to Allen Latham. Desires patent on land settled; states terms. August 15, 1838.
Chas. Martin to deed Arthur Watts. August 17, 1838. Arthur Watts to deed W. Marshall Anderson. January 31, 1839. Aurthur Watts to deed George Renick. January 31, 1839. Lot 58. Recorded April 27, 1841.
Leesburg, London Co., VA. Charles B. Ball to Postmaster of Chillicothe. Letter to Latham unanswered; requests inquiry of land granted to grandfather, Col. Bringep Bell, and information of reconveyance to heirs. August 17, 1838.
Brownsville, Cooper Co., MO. E. E. Buckner to Allen Latham. To send deed for land exchanged in Ohio; also statement of the situation of the land. August 20, 1838.
Hillsboro, OH. Geo. W. Matthew to Allen Latham. Details questioned concerning father’s survey of warrant no. 4147; accuses Latham of unfair dealings. August 24, 1838.
Batavia. John S. John to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase certain tract of land; asks terms. September 3, 1838.
Springfield. Mason and Lorbeck by S. Mason to Allen Latham. Concerning Wallace, Patton, and errors of surveys. September 5, 1838.
Dresden. Wm. Johnson to Allen Latham. Has several land warrants to be located, 966 acres total; inquires value and situation. September 18, 1838.
Hillsboro. R. D. Lilly, P.M., to Allen Latham. Requests certificate for 80 acres on Culbertson warrant; to obtain patent in Charles Mathews name. September 25, 1838.
Batavia. Samuel John to Allen Latham. Received letter stating Latham was running for office and an inquiry was made of his attitude toward John; reminds Latham of unanswered letters and accuses him of "robbing" him of his home; will delay answering inquiry letter until hears from Latham. September 25, 1838.
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Portsmouth. James Lodwick to Allen Latham. Requests tickets; suggests county officers not to be put in until arrival at Portsmouth. September 7, 1838.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Hon. Israel Whitaker. "Private." Concerning suit with Mr. John; believes litigation costing more than value of land; doesn’t expect to be elected but only fills vacancy on ticket. September 30, 1838.
Portsmouth. James Lodwick to Allen Latham. Report on County elections. October 10, 1838.
Wellsbury. Jno. C. Campbell to Allen Latham. Note due and he and Mr. Moore wish payment; $1.38 additional due because of protest of non-payment when sent to Bank. October 11, 1838.
Philadelphia. Thayer, Bryan and McKee to B. G. Leonard. Report from Kincaid unfavorable; gives direction how to make future payments. October 13, 1838.
Baltimore. David H. Thomson to Allen Latham. Notice note to be turned over to attorney for collection if remains unpaid. October 17, 1838.
Athens, OH. Abstracts of depositions taken by defendants in case of Dr. Jno. Coales, Brown and all in supreme county court. October 7, 1838.
Hillsboro. W. Scott to E. P. Kendrick. Requests copies of surveys and entries in name of Thomas and Michael Bowyer. October 22, 1838.
General Land Office. Jas. Whitcomb to Robert Hord. Giving information of land warrants; referred to district surveyor for further details. October 23, 1838.
Boston. Walter Emerson to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of any payment made by Mr. Sterrett for claim. November 1, 1838.
Xenia. James Galloway to Wm. M. Anderson. Bearer to obtain surveys to procure patents; deputy surveyorship ended with Latham’s resignation; asks for continuance of position at his discretion. November 4, 1838.
Hillsboro, OH. James M. Trimble to Wm. M. Anderson. List of surveys and requests in whose name each was entered. November 5, 1838.
Deed. Hiram Clyde to Peter Patterson for 500 acres. November 5, 1838.
Hillsboro, OH. Wm. Scott to Wm. Anderson. Requests new copies and certificates necessary to obtain land patent to warrant jointly owned by Stealy and Kerr. November 8, 1838.
Portsmouth. Wm. Kendall to Wm. Anderson. Entry nos. 14130 and 14131 in name of Philip and Peter Noel; asks for appointment as deputy in county; was under father, Col. R.C. Anderson and Allen Latham. November 9, 1838.
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Philadelphia. C. H. G. Abbott to B. G. Leonard. Enclosed note of R. Drury for collection. November 17, 1838.
Springfield. Samuel H. Saunders to E. P. Kendrick. Letter to be given Latham; concerning Jonah Baldwin, conflicting claim of Charles Cutter. November 18, 1838.
Xenia. James Galloway to Marshall Anderson. Warrant no. 3618 never satisfied; not in office; no. 6568 surrendered. November 20, 1838.
Wilmington, Clinton Co., OH. Jacob Doup to Allen Latham. Wishes to purchase tract of land for which Latham might have agency. December 5, 1838.
Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to B. G. Leonard. List of notes Kerr may have given; didn’t know anything of their payment. December 7, 1838.
Chillicothe. H. Fullerton to B. G. Leonard. Found originals of John Tarlton papers. December 7, 1838.
Cincinnati. John I. Sterett to Allen Latham. Friendly letter telling of present plans; gratitude of kindnesses shown, etc. December 21, 1838.
Field notes of Cornelius O’Brien; Elijah O’Brian, surveyor. December 22, 1838.
Zanesville. Jno. Hamen to Allen Latham. Requests letter of recommendation to be taken to President to secure an "official station under the General Government"; about 50 other political friends already gave such letters. December 25, 1838.
Wm. McCormick, guardian of David Gaston, to Wm. M. Anderson and E. P. Kendrick. Land warrant sold to Wm. Graham lost by prior claim to Mr. Sawyer; asks for certification of loss; authorizes permission for Mr. Graham to have use of land warrant. December 26, 1838.
Article of agreement between Cecelia Anderson of Lousville, Kentucky, sold John Bartholomew of Union County, Ohio, for $60, 74 acres. December 28, 1838. John Bartholomew relinquished possession to J. R. Anderson for notes due. July 27, 1841.
Same as above agreement. December 28, 1838.
Samuel M. Asbury to William M. Anderson. Requests certificate of survey purchased from Thos. Bently in 1825; believes Starling and Asbury trying to swindle him. December 28, 1838.
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Survey by John Wheeler, Engineer. A chart of the sea coast of the State of Mississippi. 1839.
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General Land Office. Jas. Whitcomb to E. P. Kendrick. Returned survey of David Gaston on warrant no. 6574. January 1, 1839.
Columbus. M. G. Gilbert to Wm. M. Anderson. Introduces Mr. Williamson for assistance in his research. January 2, 1839.
Columbus. M. G. Gilbert to Wm. M. Anderson. Lists nine warrants; asks location and number of surveys for each. January 2, 1839.
New York. G. & C. Carvill & Co. to E. P. Kendrick. Bill for periodicals: $7.50.
James Galloway to James Worthington. Requests enclosed papers sent to Wm. M. Anderson.
Jas. Worthington to Wm. M. Anderson. Enclosing memorandum; no recollection of papers above mentioned. January 18, 1839.
General Land Office. January 8, 1839. Land Office Exchange Military Warrant no. 442 to Principal Surveyor. Joseph Wilson, acting commissioner, certifies "annexed" to be true and literal exemplification from the files of Land Office relating to survey no. 16070 (14 pages). May 31, 1859.
Columbus. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Unable to collect claims; relates convention at State House. January 8, 1839.
Falmouth. N. M. Halton to A. Latham. Requests papers formerly requested. January 10, 1839.
Portsmouth. Allan McArthur to A. Latham. Drew on Latham for $200 payable in 90 days. January 14, 1839.
New York. John Frisbee and John I. Gaul to B. G. Leonard. Enclosed note drawn on Joel L. Beseman, David McLean and Jesse Millikan, dated August 23, 1837. January 15, 1839.
Columbus. Henry B. Curtis to Allen Latham. Requests certified copies of warrants and surveys. January 16, 1839.
Survey for Allen Latham, 620 3/10 acres, part of Thomas Hill survey no. 798. January 17, 1839. W. Robe to Allen Latham. Sent $7.40 to be paid to W. Marshall Anderson on account. January 21, 1839.
New York. Frisbee and Gaul to B. G. Leonard. $500 note partly paid; requests balance of claim collected. January 18, 1839.
P. N. White, D.S. Certification that survey no. 14053 in the name of Jeremiah Piles was lost by interference with entry no. 14035 in White’s name. January 19, 1839.
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Edmunton. Samuel M. Asbury to Marshall Anderson. Requests certificate in order to obtain patent. January 21, 1839.
Washington. Th. L. Hames to Allen Latham. Inquiry of worth of military warrants in Ohio. January 21, 1839.
Oakland. Allen Trimble to Marshall Anderson. Requests copies of surveys of John Breckenridge. January 23, 1839.
Newport, KY. Jas. Taylor, Jr., to E. P. Kendrick. Requests survey copies and plats. Inquiry of a deed on record 1804 from John L. McCan to Rose. January 26, 1839.
Washington. Th. L. Hames to surveyor of Virginia Military District. Inquiry of procedure to be taken when patented land is found to have interference by prior entries. January 28, 1839.
Fincastle, VA. David Sperry to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land located by Capt. Robert Caton. January 29, 1839.
Portsmouth. G. J. Leet to Allen Latham. Judge T. Irvin had 40 shares of Bank Stock to sell. January 30, 1839.
Cincinnati. D. Scott to B. G. Leonard. Desires suit with Wallace settled. January 30, 1839.
Jackson, MS. Henry T. Anderson to Allen Latham. Has money due and will pay as directed. February 1, 1839.
Hillsborough, OH. Jas. M. Trimble to Marshall Anderson. Correction of entry made 130 acres instead of 105 acres; requests copy of warrant no. 4835 issued to heirs of N. Carroll. February 4, 1839.
Lancaster, OH. George Allen to Duncan McArthur. Desires to purchase 1 or 200 acres on Scioto River to settle; asks terms. February 5, 1839.
Portsmouth. J. Riggs to Surveyor of Virginia Military District. Enclosed entries for recording. February 8, 1839.
Lancaster. Fred A. Shaeffery to Allen Latham. Inquiry of situation of land of John Dark. February 11, 1839.
Auditor of State Office, OH. Receipt $278.87 from Allen Latham for 1838 taxes. February 11, 1839.
Hillsborough, OH. Samuel Bell to Allen Latham. Inquiry of price of 40 acres on Turtle Creek for Nathaniel Clark. February 12, 1839.
Cincinnati. John Young to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of his case vs. G. I. Hardy. February 13, 1839.
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Columbus, OH. M. S. Sullivant to B. G. Leonard. Offers bull calf, cash or year’s terms. February 19, 1839.
Ruselville. Jeptha Beasley to William Anderson. Enclosed assignment for an entry. February 19, 1839.
Hillsboro, OH. Wm. Scott to Wm. Anderson. Inquiry of entry number of 100 acres in name of Jacob Kuiseley. February 20, 1839.
Xenia. John S. Prescott to Allen Latham. Inquiry of details of entry no. 1094 in name of Flodgeson and Pickering. February 22, 1839.
Boonville, MO. E. E. Buckner to Allen Latham. Sends deed and requests justice in return; believed Latham wasn’t wholly fair in their dealings. February 24, 1839.
Portsmouth. John Adams to Allen Latham. Information of his business investments and financial situation; asks not to let his furniture be taken from him; in due time hopes to pay every $ he owes. February 29, 1839.
Oakland. A. Trimble to Marshall Anderson. Inquiry of plats and certificates in name of Henry Gains. March 6, 1839.
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Washington. A. S. Dickey to Allen Latham. Writes for John P. Blue, Innkeeper, to learn of possibility of obtaining loan from the Trust Co.; 3 or $4000 with real estate for security. March 5, 1839.
Cincinnati. John Young to B. G. Leonard. Offers extention of I. G. Hardy’s debt on notes with security. March 9, 1839.
Memo of H. Massie for Mr. Leonard. Action of ejectment brought in Fayette Common Pleas; on suit for Mr. Rodgers. Inquiry of John Moore survey no. 5432. March 10, 1839.
Newport, KY. Jas. Taylor, Jr., to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry if last letter with enclosures were received. March 13, 1839.
Columbus. Henry B. Curtis to Allen Latham. Letter of January unanswered; requests attention to matters mentioned. March 10, 1839.
Cincinnati. M. Williams to Allen Latham. Claims to be in care of Mr. Sill for collection. March 11, 1839.
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Rome. T. P. Barritt to W. Marshall Anderson. Requests survey remade because of an interference. March 12, 1839.
Aberdeen, Brown Co., OH. Jeptha Beasley to Wm. M. Anderson. To be in Chillicothe following week and then to furnish copies needed. March 12, 1839.
Cincinnati. S. James John to Allen Latham. Inquiry of terms for a tract of land for which his father began to get but didn’t bargain because of Latham’s absence. March 12, 1839.
Portsmouth. C. McCay to Allen Latham. Introducing A. Wright as a gentleman "worthy of friendship." March 13, 1839.
Richmond. A. W. Nolsing to Allen Latham. Requests full information of land warrant no. 818. March 19, 1839.
Rockville, Scioto Co. John H. Baird to W. Marshall Anderson. Plats and certificates expected but not arrived; desires patents to make deeds. March 18, 1839.
Ripley. Jeptha Beasley to William M. Anderson. Sent survey to be approved and recorded. March 22, 1839.
Philadelphia. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Requests papers sent to Washington for a patent. April 3, 1839.
Columbus. J. E. Jefferds to Allen Latham. Notice of reelection as director of the Clinton Bank. April 9, 1839.
Boston. Walker Emerson and Co. to B. G. Leonard. To be graduated in August; wishes to study law in Leonard’s office. April 10, 1839.
South Charleston, Clak City [?], OH. Robert Johnson to Allen Latham. Inquiry for information about entry no. 5491 and if title is clear, wishes to purchase. April 11, 1839.
Batavia. Tho. L. Shields to Allen Latham. Asks advice of disposing of warrant no. 8594; desires to locate it. April 11, 1839.
New York. Woode Johnson Bunett to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of several cases in Leonard’s charge for him. April 12, 1839.
Foxville, VA. Thomas S. Ashton to surveyor of Virginia Military District. Inquiry of location of 300 acres of bounty lands in name of Capt. Thomas Ransdell. May 14, 1839.
John Tarlton, agent for heirs of McLene, leases lot 113 in Chillicothe to B. G. Leonard for $85. April 16, 1839.
Chillicothe. John Tarlton to B. G. Leonard. Notice of due rent. April 17, 1839.
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Portsmouth. J. Riggs to W. Marshall Anderson. Entry and survey to be recorded. May 24, 1839.
Batavia. Samuel John to Allen Latham. Offers to settle agreement through attorney Mr. Hames. May 26, 1839.
Xenia. Albert Galloway to B. G. Leonard. Necessary for clerk to have transcript of papers. May 27.
Cincinnati. Doolittle Munson to Allen Latham. Offers thanks for compiling map. May 31, 1839.
Hillsborough. J. M. Trimble to Wm. M. Anderson. Requests copy of warrant no. 6691. June 4, 1839.
Washington Court Hosue, OH. W. Loofbourrow to E. P. Kendrick. Requests copies of survey nos. 9176, 2507, and 2290 in name of Joseph Conway. June 4, 1839.
Hillsborough. J. M. Trimble to Wm. Marshall Anderson. Requests certified copy of second entry no. 941 and date. June 4, 1839.
Batavia. Samuel John to Allen Latham. Purchaser to buy survey but doesn’t know terms Latham wishes to sell by; requests him to come for agreement. June 7, 1839.
Bellefontaine. B. Stanton to Allen Latham. Requests copies of field notes of survey nos. 13068 and 6610. June 8, 1839.
Newport, KY. Jas. Taylor, Jr., to Col. Wm. M. Anderson. Requests certified copy of John Breckenridge’s survey no. 2373 for 4000 acres and copies of entry nos. 1495, 2563, and 2225. June 10, 1839.
Ridgeville, OH. Nathaniel M. Lean to Allen Latham. Inquiry if certain lands are patented and on file in the office. June 10.
Boston. Otis Broaders and Co. Publishers to E. P. Kendrick. Printed notice $5 due for North American Review to July 1839. June 12, 1839.
Georgetown. Th. L. Hames to Allen Latham. Introduces Mr. M. Day who is prospective buyer. June 15, 1839.
Highland County. David McDaniel to Allen Latham. Claims title to land on which family possessed 30 years; learned Latham also claimed title; inquires to learn if it is a better one. June 18, 1839.
Cincinnati. R. W. Thompson to Allen Latham. Inquiry if certain wararnts were registered in the office; located in Kentucky or Ohio and dates of location. June 27, 1839.
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Canton, OH. P. Kaufmann to Allen Latham. Requests Hon. Wm. Allen be given subscription list with amount subscribed for the German-English Seminary. July 5, 1839.
Portsmouth. Check $6976.69 made out to self by Allen Latham for Ross County Fund Commissioners. July 13, 1839.
Pike Co., OH. J. Libott (?) to Allen Latham. Wanting loan with land as security from Life Insurance and Trust Company; also inquires of 100 acres to purchase. July 18, 1839.
Wellsburg, VA. Daniel Polsley to Allen Latham. Requests copy of the order from Mr. Doddridge for delivery of papers of Abraham Kirkpatrick’s estate to W. B. Curtis or Cowan or other agent. July 25, 1839.
Hillsborough, OH. J. M. Trimble to Allen Latham. Wants vacant land surveyed and entered; withdrawal of John Dawson by J. Hays of Union Town. July 30, 1839.
Delaware. John C. Campbell to Allen Latham. Notice of protest for non-payment of note $363.33 1/3 due. August 1, 1839.
Columbus. Jno. McLaughlin to Allen Latham. Inquiry of entry no. 6137; question of its being surveyed. August 1, 1839.
Hillsborough. Wm. H. Trimble to Allen Latham. Interference with survey of John Breckenbridge; error in Reed’s survey. August 7, 1839.
Union Township. Wm. H. Latham to "Uncle" Allen Latham. Asks aid in drawing line on land before it is sold; unable to purchase at present. August 10, 1839.
Scioto Co., OH. Wm. Shelpman to Allen Latham. Entry no. 8115 to be made. August 17, 1839.
T. J. Graham to Daniel Gregg. Delayed because of steamboat trouble; Gregg’s cigars smoked by crew; to get another as soon as possible. August 19, 1839.
Columbus. J. E. Jefferds to Allen Latham. Annexed $308.70 check on Bank of Chillicothe. August 19, 1839.
Smith Bro. And Co. to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of their claim against Kincaid Shelton & Co. August 20, 1839.
Fairfield Co., OH. Samuel Spangle to Allen Latham. Names counties of Latham’s congressional district. August 21, 1839.
Dayton. John Stafford to B. G. Leonard. Agrees to proposition for 1/3 of land obtained in suit; answers questions concerning family relations to estate. August 29, 1839.
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Warrenton, VA. Wm. Helm to E. P. Kendrick. No trace of survey to have been in name of Fitzburgh; assignment sent to Latham to be signed. September 3, 1839.
Hillsborough. Wm. Scott to Wm. M. Anderson. Received papers requested; inquires fees. September 5, 1839.
Wm. Drury and Geo. Mother. Lease of storeroom $200 per year. September 5, 1839.
W. R. Drury to E. P. Kendrick. Inquiry of Robert Quarles and heirs to land survey no. 5882; Kious claims 500 acres, only finds title for 316 acres, inquires of remaining 84 acres. September 5, 1839.
Copy of title bond from John Neoland and A. Waldo to D. C. Fruman, $32 for survey no. 6285. September 19, 1839.
Survey for Robert B. Bagby of 57 acres on warrant no. 8682. Nathaniel Massie, district surveyor. September 2, 1839.
New York. Wood Johnson Bunett to Wm. Ross. To deliver to order of Thos. B. Eastland $271.26, residue proceeds of S. W. Ross estate. September 16, 1839.
Perry Township, Logan Co., OH. Nathaniel Stuart to Allen Latham. Inquiry of tract of land and terms for purchasing. September 16, 1839.
Washington. William H. Latham to "Uncle" Allen Latham. Line to be drawn 26th of month; invites family to visit for a few days. September 16, 1839.
New York. Wood Johnson Bunett to Wm. Ross. To deliver to order of Thos. B. Eastland the note of T. G. Graham due for $500.18. September 1, 1839.
Columbus. Wray Thomas to Wm. Anderson. Requests copies of entry nos. 9525, 10734, and 10737. September 18, 1839.
Ross Co., OH. Certification of plats and certificates of surveys on warrant no. 2319. September 24, 1839.
Wilmington. A. E. Strickton to B. G. Leonard. Requests costs sent and fees paid. October 1, 1839.
Boston, MA. Walker Emerson and Co. to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of case against Sterrett; funds needed. October 5, 1839.
Circleville. G. W. Doan to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Adam Kious lands and title to same. October 7, 1839.
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Boston. Otis Broaders and Co. publishers to E. P. Kendrick. Notice $5 due for North American Review. October 7, 1839.
Lancaster. Henry Stanbery to B. G. Leonard. Mr. Hunter and he to be in Chillicothe to begin taking testimony on matters of reference in Chillicothe Bank. October 8, 1839.
Near Lexington. Mary A. Tompkins to B. G. Leonard. Enclosed papers for brother John Dun who was ill. October 30, 1839.
Account of Allen Latham with Dr. Geo. Hilchers, $7.27 ½. 1839.
Portsmouth, OH. Amos Holton to E. P. Kendrick. Political majority of county reduced. Gives election returns of Representatives and Senators, Democratic and "Blue Light" parties. October 10, 1839.
Hillsboro. Allen Trimble to Wm. Marshall Anderson. Entry nos. 14445 and 14446 in name of Allen Trimble, 14 acres, warrant no. 6572. October 11, 1839.
Philadelphia. O. Richardson to Allen Latham. Inqiry of value of a Revolutionary Land Warrant. October 14, 1839.
Richmond. Caroline M. Merrick to Allen Latham. Requests recommendation or assistance to husband to obtain work or postmaster’s position. October 17, 1839.
Memo for H. P. Galloway to procure Cornelius Beazley’s survey no. 12097 and warrant to which James Galloway had assignment. October 18, 1839.
Hillsboro. J. M. Trimble to Wm. M. Anderson. Reqeusts copies of B. Ball’s entry on warrant nos. 6798 and 905, 1500 acres. October 19, 1839.
Chillicothe. C. M. Sanders to A. Latham. Offers to teach for two quarters, $45 a month, 15 years experience. October 23, 1839.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Maurice Gendshaw 1757 ½ acres in survey no. 12276 for $5272.50. October 24, 1839.
Frankfort. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. L. Sterling evading execution of his agreement to take 10% for his investment for taxes. October 27, 1839.
Agreement. Wm. Bigby (by Allen Latham) sells James M. Trimble survey no. 911 for $200. October 28, 1839.
Brown Co. C. Baird to Principal Surveyor. Requests certified copies of entry and survey no. 3943 of 1000 acres in name of J. and J. McAllister. Enclosed $2. October 29, 1839.
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Cincinnati. Geo. T. Williamson to E. P. Kendrick. Inquiry if location were made of warrant no. 4545 for 4000 acres issued to respresentative of Capt. Robert Tompkins; and if were transferred or assigned and to whom. October 29, 1839.
General Land Office. Jas. Whitcomb, Commissioner to Allen Latham. Requests proof of heirship of Matilda Rudolph and others to obtain scrip due on warrant no. 945. October 29, 1839.
Portsmouth. Allen C. McArthur to B. G. Leonard. Requests information and advice on case before the court. October 30, 1839.
Wellsbury. Jno. C. Campbell to Allen Latham. Sends deed and requests receipt and $135 balance due on note. November 1, 1839.
Frankfort. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Unsuccessful with Brownlee claim; wondered why papers requested were not sent. November 5, 1839.
Cleveland, OH. North American Hotel. Fred I. Hamilton to Allen Latham. At suggestion of Wm. Latham writes to obtain employment in an office or store in or near Chillicothe; from England, practiced in West India. November 10, 1839.
Chillicothe. B. G. Leonard to Henry Stanberry. Business with Mr. Hunt, Wallace, Benner. November 29, 1839.
Springfield. Mason and Forbert (?) to Allen Latham. Case of C. Wallace vs. J. M. Patton; inquiry if Latham were to be in Columbus and when. December 8, 1839.
Post Office Department, appointment office. Rob. Johnston, second assistant postmaster general to Hon. Wm. Allen. Appointing Nelson Bell postmaster at Bainbridge, Ross Co., OH, in place of Mathew Gilfilan. December 11, 1839.
Survey for Mathew Scott Cook, 185 acres on warrant no. 8485. December 14, 1839.
Chillicothe. J. Madeira to Allen Latham. Enclosed Auditor’s warrant on State’s Treasury for $6865 payable to A. Trimble; requests cash sent. December 15, 1839.
Wilmington. G. Foos to B. G. Leonard. Sent writ of error in case of John Stites, Effie Cous et al vs. C. P. Sallaheo. December 22, 1839.
Wilmington. Joseph Hale to A. Latham. Difficulties respecting survey and entry on warrant nos. 289 or 259 issued August 10, 1787. December 26, 1839.
Hillsboro. J. M. Trimble to Wm. M. Anderson. Requests plat and certificate and survey no. 6987 for 150 acres. December 27, 1839.
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Post Office Department, Appointment Office. Robert Johnston to Hon. Wm. Allen. Nelson Bell declined appointment, saying Mathew Gilffillan was good enough and also a cripple in need of the job. December 30, 1839.
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Gallipolis. Wm. Beall to Land Office Register. Inquiry of survey made on warrant no. 8423 in names of Wm., Richard, Maria and David Beall. January 4, 1840.
Wilmington. J. Hale to A. Latham. Received information asked about in former letter from another source. January 13, 1840.
James McArthur to Allen Latham. Umable to locate papers of Drurey but believes him a "scoundrel." January 15, 1840.
Clinton Bank. J. E. Jefferds to Allen Latham. Credit in current bank notes by G. Romoser $299.11. January 15, 1840.
Springfield. Mason and Forbert to Allen Latham. Inquiry if cross examination for case of Patton vs. Wallace were finished and asks for it. January 23, 1840.
Toledo. Andrew Palmer to Hn. Wm. Allen. Complaints against local postmaster; anxious for his removal. January 26, 1840.
Lancaster. H. H. Hunter to Allen Latham. Claim against Benjamin Hough’s estate for $1023.23 received by deceased as guardian of heirs of Hugh Flinn. January 27, 1840.
Columbus. T. Jefferson Morgan, secretary, to Allen Latham. Claim a "violent" campaign against the Federal Bank Party to come; inquires for names of all bank officers in Chillicothe, salaries, politics, and stockholders and banking policies. Janaury 27, 1840.
Hall House. Thomas J. Buchanan to Allen Latham. Requests examination of records for a deed from Upshaw to Buckner. Janaury 29, 1840.
Peter L. Ayres to Allen Latham. Mr. Wilkerson wishes to purchase tract of land; inquires price and terms. January 29, 1840.
Cincinnati. J. Kirby to Wm. Anderson. Requests copy of original return made by Genl. Lytle for survey no. 7092. February 3, 1840.
Columbus, OH. T. Jefferson Morgan to Allen Latham. Requests attention to information, earlier request. February 5, 1840.
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Urbana, OH. Office of U.S. Atty. "Confidential." Solicitor of Treasury stated U.S. had judgment against the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Chillicothe; John Pierson proposed to purchase it; requests information on the condition of the corporation. February 5, 1840.
Columbus. Chas. Whittlesey to B. G. Leonard. Requests instructions in the matter of the depositories in Heyrd (?) vs. Smith. February 20, 1840.
Washington. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Asks for $25 to pay for some sheep purchased. February 24, 1840.
Columbus, OH. Thomas J. Buchanan to Allen Latham. Inquires if he will consent to reelection of director of the Ohio Penitentiary. March 1, 1840.
Russelville, OH. Jacob Air to Allen Latham. Inquiry if land claim were "good," entered in name of John Hills, one Karr’s entry, and a purchase from John S. Jenkins. March 4, 1840.
Lattaville. Timothy H. Davis to Allen Latham. List of names in neighborhood who will be interested to read Democratic documents. March 12, 1840.
Urbana, OH. Israel Hamilton to Allen Latham. Inquiry of bill due. March 13, 1840.
Gallipolis. Samuel F. Vinton to B. G. Leonard. Unprepared to argue case at Portsmouth but will get the case continued if he may have Leonard’s assistance. March 16, 1840.
Patriote, IN. A. H. John to Allen Latham. Desire to purchase land for a labor school farm for father and mother; offers mortgage for security of payment. March 25, 1840.
Seneca Falls, NY. Democrat Office. Josiah T. Miller to Postmaster of Chillicothe, OH. Inquiry which counties compose his congressional district, number of district, and who the member is; also senatorial district; inquires of vote at last election to discover political character of the village; asks population and names of Van Buren papers published in Chillicothe. March 28, 1840.
Columbus. G. Swan to B. G. Leonard. N. Bank agrees to take stock 200 at par. March 28, 1840.
Gallipolis. Samuel F. Vinton to B. G. Leonard. Dismissal was final decree in appeal of Bradford’s case vs. Roy and McArthur’s heirs. March 31, 1840.
Clinton Bank, Columbus. J. E. Jefferds to Allen Latham. Notice of appointment as a director of the institution. April 7, 1840.
Circleville. Jas. Olds to B. G. Leonard. Requests aid in cistern case as Hunter and Stanbery to be there and fears they may be "too much" for him. April 11, 1840.
Philadelphia. C. H. Geo. Abbotts to B. G. Leoanrd. Inquiry of R. Drury note given him for collection. April 16, 1840.
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Hayne Ville. R. H. Rudolph to Allen Latham. As heir of Rudolph land, asks information of it. April 17, 1840.
Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Latham from Miss Tiffin, for following evening 7 p.m. April 21, 1840.
Wheelersburg. Z. P. Hower to Allen Latham. Mr. Earl asked for number of Democratic votes in the township. April 23, 1840.
New York. Benard Schondon to B. G. Leonard. (In French.) Has note of Mr. Wm. Ross ordering book to his account; inquires if he desires one of "Plato." April 23, 1840.
Lill Tracy to Mr. Campbell. Asks him to inquire of Mr. Leonard if the Court upon application wouldn’t likely issue the decree pro congress against Mr. Barr (?). April 30, 1840.
Portsmouth. Check $280.52 by Allen Latham to be paid on account of $500 note due March 14, 1838. May 7, 1840.
Senate Chamber. Washington City. W. Allen to A. Latham. Enclosed for Col. Rose. May 11, 1840.
Xenia. Wm. Ellsberry to B. Leonard. Believed locations made in name of Bland were void if made after his decease. May 13, 1840.
Keene, KY. T. H. Leverett to B. G. Leonard. Cousin writes for details about Maj. Bell who was engaged to "sister Susan"; little known of him and wishes to make sure of his worthiness. May 21, 1840.
Philadelphia. James Scott and Co. to B. G. Leonard. Ordered books from Germany; advised to send instructions of countermanding to Mesrs. Lucas and Co. of Cincinnati. May 23, 1840.
Ira Delano to Allen Latham. Sent $20 payment for "kindness." May 28, 1840.
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Urbana. Israel Hamilton to Allen Latham. Desires to obtain old stock book of F. M. and M. Bank of Chillicothe. June 2, 1840.
Senate. W. Allen to A. Latham. Acknowledged letter; to write later. June 5, 1840.
P. O. Columbus, OH. John T. Blain to Allen Latham. Sent "wrapper" upon which postmaster, Franklin Farnace, wrote something and addressed it "Ohio State Journal" for publication; Blain angry. June 5, 1840.
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Boston. Walker Emerson and Co. to B. . Leonard. Claim could be sold in July; decides to wait to obtain better price later. June 12, 1840.
Lancaster. Henry Stanbery to B. G. Leonard. Dun case neglected; to meet in Columbus. June 20, 1840.
Philadelphia. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Contract for Wm. Brownlee land; requests survey to obtain patent. June 24, 1840.
Washington. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. George Rogger Estate for sale; wishes to purchase part of land if the Pike were to go through it. July 12, 1840.
Springfield, IL. Wm. L. Fowkes to Allen Latham. Requests remittance of money due. July 18, 1840.
Washington. Jacob Jamison and six others writing to learn if Hon. Wm. Allen might attend country meeting to be held; also invited Latham. July 18, 1840.
Lancaster, OH. C. H. Brough to Allen Latham. Invitation to attend meeting of Democratic Central Committee of Fairfield, Ohio. July 29, 1840.
Washington. Samuel Pike to Allen Latham. Child ill; unable to attend meeting; invites Latham to local meeting. August 4, 1840.
Near Piketon, Pike Co., OH. Amos Holton to E. P. Kendrick. Sent two articles for publication in The Advertiser for rally of the Democrats. August 10, 1840.
Cincinnati. John Young to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of situation of claim against I. G. Hardy. August 13, 1840.
Washington City. A. S. Dickey to Allen Latham. Lists township meetings; invitation to be at them. August 18, 1840.
Lancaster. Stanberry and Van Trump to B. G. Leonard. Dun papers to be sent as soon as possible. August 20, 1840.
Jackson. E. Johnson to E. P. Kendrick. Lists planned meetings in different counties. August 24, 1840.
Bank of Zanesville. D. W. Rhodes to Allen Latham. No dividend in July; offers $1000 loan on 60-day note. August 27, 1840.
Circleville. G. W. Doan to A. Latham. Called in by a gentleman from Vicksburgh, MS, with an order from A. Slaughter to receive amount due on note Latham held; note given for purchase of lands of Anna B. West. August 28, 1840.
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Lancaster. Henry Stanbery to B. G. Leonard. Postpones consultation about Mr. Dun’s business because of serious illness of son. September 28, 1840.
Washington. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Mr. Stephen Yeoman appraised lands and farm; requests survey made by Mr. White; requests notice given butcher of stock and meats for sale; asks loan of $200 till Xmas. October 22, 1840.
Portsmouth. S. A. Tracy to B. G. Leonard. Sale through Van Horn and Vaughn set for May or June 1841; also concerning a trust fund for Mrs. Ball and her family. November 5, 1840.
Washington. Samuel Pike to Allen Latham. $28 due for 200 extra copies of the Fayette Democrat. November 6, 1840. (On reverse) Chillicothe. Receipt for $12 from Allen Latham paid to Samuel Pike. November 11, 1840.
Columbus. Advertising the Statesman, paper published during Ohio Legislature, to give proceedings. November 13, 1840.
Columbus. W. Allen to Allen Latham. Requests Latham to ask Mr. Geo. Wood if he will accept assignment on the board of equalization; if refuses, asks name of someone else suggested. November 14, 1840.
Philadelphia. G. B. and J. B. English to inquiry of receipt of former letter enclosing note. November 16, 1840.
Boston. Walker Emerson and Co. to B. G. Leonard. Demand against Mr. Sterrett delayed too long; anxious to sell property. December 3, 1840.
Boston. Walker Emerson and Co. to B. G. Leonard. (Copy of above sent February 19, 1841).
Springfield. C. Anthony to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land surveyed and entered in name of Geo. Lanbert, later sold to Latham for taxes. December 9, 1840.
Cincinnati. Alex Stewart to A. Latham. Purchased land from Mr. Bryan who was buying it from Latham; unable to make next payment and asks two-month extension. December 12, 1840.
Bloomington Collector’s Office. Tax receipt $1.83 paid by Niel Foster to Jos. Davis, collector for 80 acres, sold at public sale for taxes for 1840 and for which he will be entitled to a deed on December 18, 1842, if not redeemed previously. December 18, 1840.
Marysville, Treasurer’s Office. Receipt for $21.15 tax on 840 and 150 acres, paid by A. Latham; letter sent E. P. Kendrick by A. Pollock. December 29, 1840.
Columbus. Henry Stanbery to B. G. Leonard. Bill dismissed in Douglas vs. Dangerfield; suggests going to Washington January 15 or 16. December 29, 1840.
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Louisville, KY. Account due, $18.75, Allen Latham for subscription to Advertiser from November 12, 1836, to January 1, 1841.
Union Township. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Requests loan; tells of purchasing yolk of oxen. February 1841.
Columbus. Allen Latham to Postmaster of Steubenville, OH. Requests letter of public importance to be delivered to Hon. H. H. Leavitt. Note added by P. M. Wm. Cable that letter was delivered in person. February 1, 1841.
Senate Chamber. W. Allen to Allen Latham. Acknowledgment of letters and packages received. February 2, 1841.
Orangeburg, Mason City, KY. A. Duke to Allen Latham. Inquiry of entry made on warrant nos. 145 and 4268 in name of Fasoler and Wilson. February 5, 1841.
Washington. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Mr. Greenle purchased a farm so no longer a prospective renter; doesn’t know of anyone else who wishes to rent. February 7, 1841.
Philadelphia. Smiths and Penrote to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of situation of collecting debt from Kincaid and Shelton. February 22, 1841.
Cambridge, OH. Wm. Forgreson to P. M. at Chillicothe. Requests inquiry of Mr. Latham for deeds asked for some time before. February 27, 1841.
Picture of Cincinnati Landing, engraved by Doolittle and Munson. March 11, 1841.
Patriot, Switzerland Co., IN. Samuel John to Allen Latham. Offers to settle their difficulties as soon as Latham may arrange the business. March 12, 1841.
Balance of account of Allen Latham with Commercial Bank of Scioto. December 11 to March 18, 1837 to 1841.
Springfield. S. Mason to Marshall Anderson. Sends copy of letter by Lucas Sullivant to Col. R. C. Anderson relative to land claims of Frazier and Robert Patton. March 27, 1841.
Columbus, Journal Office. C. Scott by Jas. Gilles to B. G. Leonard. Received letter and $5 for subscriptions; $1 more yet due. March 22, 1841.
New York. John Frisbee to Allen Latham. Inquiry of prospects of collecting note against Webster Melvin and McLean. March 31, 1841. B. G. L. sent draft of T. Atwood on R. H. Winslow for $164.95 to order of Freeland, Hoffman and Co., signed C. Martin, P.M. January 15, 1842.
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Bellefontaine. James Erwin to Allen Latham. Requests certified copy of survey no. 10434, 166 acres.
Receipted account, January 1838 to February 1839. Allen Latham with James R. Campbell, $25.62. April 7, 1841.
Survey, 2325 acres for Cadwallader Wallace. April 10, 1841.
Plat of above.
Washington, Mason City, KY. Thos. Mountjoy to E. P. Kendrick. Inquiry of survey no. 8721. April 14, 1841.
Washington, Mason City, KY. Thos. Mountjoy to E. P. Kendrick. Letter of day before omitted entries on Pea Pea Creek; asks correction of patent. April 15, 1841.
Cincinnati. John Young to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of claim against G. I. Hardy. April 22, 1841.
New York. Andrew Swift to Daniel Gregg. Missed seeing him at his hotel; hoped for meeting before leaving. May 24, 1841.
Philadelphia. G. B. and J. B. English to B. G. Leonard. Acknowledgment of receipt of claim. May 24, 1841.
Cincinnati. John Young to B. G. Leonard. Again writes concerning G. I. Hardy claim. June 5, 1841.
Columbus, OH. Wray Thomas to B. G. Leonard. Mr. Starling had note of Leonard’s to be paid on demand; asks for payment now. June 24, 1841.
Cincinnati. James Hall to Allen Latham. Copy of assignment of land warrants to Allen Latham by De Witt C. Mosby; original to be sent for $100 cash by order of Mosby. July 10, 1841.
Sidney, Shelby Co., OH. Hugh Thompson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of tract of land in Logan Co. July 24, 1841.
Sommerville, TN. De Witt C. Mosby to Allen Latham. Transfer of land interests to be received soon. July 30, 1841.
Cadwallader Wallace to B. G. Leonard. Requested not to take the assignment without surveyor’s certificate. July 4, 1841.
Bank of Zanesville. Chas. C. Gillins to Allen Latham. Acknowledge receipt of letter; sent check $119.07 being July dividends. August 10, 1841.
Warrant to survey no. 8953. Lucy Marks assigned it to Nathaniel Massie. August 21, 1841.
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New York. Freeland, Hoffman and Co. to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of claim against Webster, Melving and McClain. August 24, 1841.
Senate Chamber. W. Allen to Allen Latham. New Bank Bill passed in the senate. September 3, 1841.
Survey of Jacob Waggy and wife to John and Isaac Waggy. September 8, 1841.
Cincinnati. Lewis J. Gist to Allen Latham. Grateful for autographs; sent list of names still desired and hopes some may be obtained from Latham; governors, senators, judges. September 11, 1841.
General Land Office. E. M. Huntington to Allen Latham. Answers to questions about surveys patented to James Galloway; wills of Joseph Ladd and Thomas Norvell and other papers all on file. September 16, 1841.
Chillicothe. Ebenezer Clark borrowed $30 of Allen Latham. L. Wilcox 30-day note for $100 to Ebenezer Clark. October 14, 1841.
Deed. Matthew S. Cook and wife to Henry Massie for $350, survey nos. 14220, 14266, and 14267. October 26, 1841.
Lancaster. Phil. Van Trump to B. G. Leonard. Mr. Stanbery absent and cannot see him before Supreme Court sitting on 26th. November 9, 1841.
Wheeling, VA. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Offers 900 acres Brownlee claim for $950. November 22, 1841.
Burlington Iowa Territory. J. S. Burnham to Daniel Gregg. Unable to quote worth of land; if good, would be worth $3 per acre; opportunity for clerking bad. November 29, 1841.
West Union. J. Patterson to Allen Latham. Supreme Judge candidates: Reed, Berehard [Berchard?], Keith; Patterson feels he has been treated unjustly. December 28, 1841.
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Petition concerning "blacks and mulattos" to Allen Latham, Legrand Byington, John James, Daniel Karshner; states it will prove whether or not they were abolitionists; wants resolutions to become law; negroes and mulatatoes to not be able to become land holders. January 1, 1842.
Chillicothe. Jno. Hough to Allen Latham. Byington not writing weekly letters as promised. January 2, 1842.
Gallipolis. Geo. House to Allen Latham. Political comments; Shannon for Gov. January 4, 1842.
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Hanging Rock. Henry Hanna to Hon. Allen Latham, member of the senate. Enclosed memoranda by citizens in favor of rechartering the specie-paying banking systems under restrictions. January 4, 1842.
Columbus. Judge Swan’s Bank Bill. Four pages. January 4, 1842.
Med. College, Cincinnati. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Requests loan to continue studies. January 8, 1842.
Gallipolis. Geo. House to Allen Latham. Judge Rodgers on petition for reelection by Nash and Whigs; held office for 28 years. January 16, 1842.
Near Vienna and Roads Clark Co. Matthew Bonner to Allen Latham. Suggests election of Jacob Garrard, "a true democrat," as associate judge. January 24, 1842.
Philadelphia. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Has power of attorney from heirs of James Jenkins; Jenkins purchased a great deal of land and Todd is tracing to learn entire amount and to locate warrants and entries. January 25, 1842.
Chillicothe. Clement Pines to Allen Latham. Disagrees with new system of banking suggested; outlines own ideas of proper bank laws. January 27, 1842.
Williams Co., OH. Mitton B. Plummer to Latham and Byington. Signed a petition recommending Jacob Coy before he knew of Mr. Jonathan B. Taylor’s candidacy; preferred to back Taylor. January 27, 1842.
London. N. Bond to A. Latham. Wants Jacob Garrard elected associate Judge. January 28, 1842.
Chillicothe. Clement Pine to Allen Latham. Further discussion of bank measures. January 31, 1842.
Chililcothe. Isiah Ingham to Allen Latham. Wants some agreeable person to purchase neighboring land. January 31, 1842.
Urbana. Hamilton to Allen Latham. Requests local bank examined and liquidated. February 5, 1842.
Gallipolis. Geo. House to Allen Latham. Political letter of Democratic discussions; and about possible reelection of Judge Rodgers. February 10, 1842.
Lancaster. T. Worthington to Allen Latham. Enclosed a letter for Mr. Munson concerning damage done property by flood of the canal and states damages were $300 to $500, which might have been prevented for $60 to $100. February 6, 1842.
Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. Flood prevented expected visit to Columbus; discusses banking situation. February 7, 1842.
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Chillicothe. D. Fullerton to Daniel A. Gregg. Enclosed $120 in Cleveland Wooster and C. Bank notes to be exchanged for Indiana Bank notes. February 11, 1842.
Chillicothe. Jno. Hough to Allen Latham. Information that Thos. G. Fisk was indebted 11 or $12,000 and had assets of not more than $2000; understood Latham was his security and should know of it. February 15, 1842.
Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. Discussion of payment of bank notes. February 24, 1842.
E. P. Kendrick to Allen Latham. Concerning Thos. G. Fisk’s judgment; mentions "Matthew Affair." February 16, 1842.
Chillicothe. E. P. Kendrick to Allen Latham. Mr. Wallace and he made out a case to prove president had no authority to remove the surveyor of that district; another page devoted to the statements drawn up signed by C. Wallace. February 28, 1842.
Warrant nos. 6286 and 2370, Robert Powell, Sr., Capt., entry nos. 11099 and 13766 assigned to Latham. (Signature missing, ragged edge.) February 28, 1842.
Nos. 12975, 12976 and 14584 assigned to Allen Latham from Capt. David Kirkpatrick’s heirs. (Partly missing.) February 28, 1842.
Nos. 13967 and 13953 assignment to Allen Latham from heirs Richard Drane. (Partly destroyed, ragged). February 28, 1842.
Chillicothe. Promissory note $465 signed Allen Latham, to Calvin Shaw. Paid by B. G. Leonard. March 14, 1842.
Lancaster. Henry Stanbery to B. G. Leonard. Buchannan vs. Upshaw continued; Upshaw employed Moorehead and R. S. Coxe in lieu of Ewing; believes decree of circuit court should be reversed. March 14, 1842.
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Receipt. $2.25. Miss Sarah Anderson paid to Jacob Wolfe for 12 flower pots and saucers. April 14, 1842.
Deed. Eleanor Worthington and James T. Worthington, executors of the last will and testament of Thomas Worthington of Ross Co., OH, sold lot 73 for $120 to William Bonser. April 22, 1842.
Xenia. Albert Galloway to B. G. Leonard. Referring Mr. Sterrett to him with a case for which he himself hadn’t time to take. March 8, 1842.
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Columbus. Wm. Kelsey to Allen Latham. Form letter advertising "American Hotel," opposite State house, under new management. June 14, 1842.
Deed. Cadwallader Wallace and wife sold 1953 acres to Sciota Wisson for $1000; terms. July 4, 1842.
Warranty Deed. William Bonser and wife sold Peter Patterson lot 73 for $150. July 7, 1842.
Chillicothe, OH. Allen Latham to Postmaster, Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN. Inquiry of Mr. William Smith, an old revolutionary soldier and pensioner originally of Virginia. (Reply on same sheet.) Isaac Southworth claimed to know William Smith (who died September 16, 1839) well and would give further information upon paid-postage request. July 9, 1842.
Chillicothe. John McCoy to Allen Latham. Account $1.90 due for hinges and screws purchased by workman Turner for Latham’s house. July 11, 1842.
Piketon. Van S. Murphy to Allen Latham. Inquiry of cost per acre to locate land. July 12, 1842.
Post Office, Wellsbury, VA. Thos. McCarty to Allen Latham. Information of Maria B. Scott and son obtained from Perry Pattenburg. July 13, 1842.
Princeton, KY. A. H. Dudley to Allen Latham. Refers to Oliver C. Porter for information sought. July 14, 1842.
P. O. Buckingham Co., VA. Samuel A. Glove to Allen Latham. For information of Mr. John Doland deceased, refers to postmaster of Oakville or Bent Creek. July 14, 1842.
Coshocton, OH. W. G. Williams to Allen Latham. Heir of late John Williams; names other heirs and residences as requested. July 15, 1842.
Murfreesboro, TN. D. D. Wende, P.M., to Allen Latham. Names heirs of Richard Jones and refers to two daughters for future details. July 15, 1842.
General Land Office. Commissioner to Allen Latham. Survey no. 1583 in name of Benjamin Tyler was patented in name of John Tyler on April 25, 1800. July 16, 1842.
Orange C. House, VA. D. H. to Allen Latham. States John Williams to be dead; son Capt. Joseph Williams living near Burbonsciller, Orange City, VA. July 16, 1842.
Cannesville. R. H. R. Neal to Allen Latham. Information of William Haron who had six sons and three daughters. July 18, 1842.
Wilmington. Jacob Alrichs, P.M., to Allen Latham. For information of Thos. Duff, refers to Allen Thomson. July 20, 1842.
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Greensboro, GA. Wm. L. Strain to Allen Latham. Information about Mr. Geo. Slaughter. July 20, 1842.
Washington. Alexander Borrow to Allen Latham. Acknowledges acquaintance of Dr. Wm. B. Scott. July 23, 1842.
Wytheville. Jno. W. Senslon (?) to Allen Latham. No information of person inquired. July 23, 1842.
Washington, Rappahanock Co., VA. Francis T. Browning, P.M., to Allen Latham. Wm. Smith lived in the country bu didn’t know if he were a revolutionary soldier or not. July 23, 1842.
Spotsghamd [?] Court House, VA. J. M. Folle to Allen Latham. Information of John Payne and family. July 27, 1842.
Sominville. Wm. Parker to Allen Latham. Information of M. Richard Proddy; married his daughter. July 27, 1842.
Sinking Creek. Jas. Frenor, P.M., to Allen Latham. Son and heir answers inquiry of a Mr. Frenor. July 30, 1842.
Morganfield, KY. T. N. Cromwell, P.M., to Allen Latham. Informatiom of Capt. W. Baylis; didn’t know of Mr. Wm. R. Bernard. July 29, 1842.
Philadelphia. Smith Bro. and Co. to Allen Latham. Received notice of bankruptcy from Jeremiah Shelton of the firm Kincaid and Shelton of the firm Notes to be collected; asks "proofs substantiated" to the commissioner. July 29, 1842.
Greenville. Linguefield, P.M., to Allen Latham. Sterling Edwards, son of John Edwards, living in the county. August 1, 1842.
Post Office, Wellsburg, VA. Thos. McCarty to Allen Latham. Stating Mrs. Scott lived in Wellsburg, VA, then Wheeling, then to Bedford. August 6, 1842.
James Jenkins proof of heirship. August 8, 1842.
Boston. R. H. Winsor to E. P. Kendrick. Bill of $10 for the American Review for two years. August 15, 1842.
Elberton, GA. Z. Smith to Allen Latham. Wm. Word received no land, nor assigned any. August 18, 1842.
Wm. Harris to Allen Latham. Unable to trace Mr. Robert Draper. August 22, 1842.
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Philadelphia. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Land patented to James Jenkins to get half of land to clear case for heirs; unable to locate Patrick Welch survey; wishes to sell Brownlee claim. August 24, 1842.
Mt. Carmel. James McDowel to Allen Latham. Sending son, Langham, for Latham’s guardianship; tells of unruly conduct and discourteousness to mother. August 29, 1842.
Monongahela House, Pittsburgh, PA. Jno. M. Armstrong to Daniel Gregg. Enroute to New York via train. September 23, 1842.
Cincinnati. John Young to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of claim against I. Hardy. September 23, 1842.
Piketon. A. I. Shine to Allen Latham. Inquiry of truth of rumors that Latham said Mr. Byington was a scoundrel; and telling McLag not to support him. October 8, 1842.
Smithfield, VA. J. M. Jordan to Allen Latham. Patsey Montgomery heir of Hugh Montgomery. Jordan agent for heirs. October 25, 1842.
Com’l. Bank of Scioto, Portsmouth. H. Buchanan to Allen Latham. Dividend of $540 due Latham. November 15, 1842.
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Hillsboro. Samuel Galloway to B. G. Leonard; desires to move to Ohio. December 1, 1842.
Deed. Hall Neilson and wife sold to Allen Latham for $10 title interest in survey no. 9900. December 2, 1848.
Xenia. Greene Co., OH. Form request for election of Gen. R. D. Forsman to replace vacancy in office of Associate Judge; signed by Democratic Central Committee. December 6, 1842.
Zanesville. Chas. W. Goudard to Allen Latham. Remarks on section of a bill passed. December 7, 1842.
Chillicothe, OH. Amos Holton to Allen Latham. Comments on Democratic party and a favor requested of political friends. December 9, 1842.
Sidney. James Wells to Allen Latham. Recommending Geo. B. Holt for President Judge of the First Judicial Circuit of Ohio and Mr. Bracken for Associate Judge. December 14, 1842.
Portsmouth. Geo. Corwine to Felix Renick. Request to recommend Wm. Oldfield to the Governor as a suitable person as Director of the State. December 21, 1842.
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Portsmouth. John Pine to Allen Latham. To get up signatures to a memorial for an extention of Bank Charter; seeking suggestion how to express appropriate appreciation of Buchanan. December 21, 1842.
Portsmouth. John Pine and R. H. Pattith (?) to Allen Latham. Enclosed a memorial from the Courts of Scioto and citizens of Portsmouth. December 22, 1842.
Cincinnati. W. H. Latham to Uncle Col. B. Latham. Requests loan for payment of board bill and note of $65 given for tuition. December 23, 1842.
Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. Inquiry of number of people leaving Columbus without paying land taxes, object of visit, and his politics. December 24, 1842.
Chillicothe. Nath. Massie to Allen Latham. Requests retarding bill to make Chillicothe incorporated. December 27, 1842.
Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. Inquiry of tax payment without penalty after January. December 27, 1842.
Gallipolis, OH. John Hay to Allen Latham. Memorial for rechartering the sound specie-bearing banks. December 31, 1848.
Taxes of Cadwallader Wallace, $57.32. 1843-1844.
Farnham, Richmond Co., VA. Hamilton S. Neale to Allen Latham. Inquiry of mother’s lands, Mrs. Elizabeth Neale. January 4, 1843.
Chillicothe, OH. Receipt. Allen Latham paid $3 on account; subscription to Old T. Republican. January 4, 1842.
Lancaster. W. V. Hamm to Allen Latham. Sent list of names on petition that Judge Keith desired a change removing the county from the 6th Judicial district; asks delay until public opinion ascertained. January 5, 1843.
Hillsborough. James M. Trimble to Allen Latham. 800 acres sold to state for taxes. January 9, 1843.
Chillicothe. J. S. McGinnis to Allen Latham. Requests auditor’s report at session and Bank Commissioner’s one, if possible. Janaury 13, 1833.
Printed Special Report of the Bank Commissioenrs, Commercial Bank of Scioto; Reply to resolution of the house. (11 pages) January 14, 1843.
Piketon. Van S. Murphy to Allen Latham. Complaint that Byington’s Bill only encouraged litigation and heavy cost bills upon the people. January 17, 1843.
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Pike County. Survey of Van S. Murphy 100 acres on warrant nos. 1144 and part of 1098. Pete Moser, Surveyor. January 18, 1843.
Chillicothe. Jno. Hough to Allen Latham. At request of Col. Madeira and others; inquires likely outcome of vote of the new county of Massie; all against it. January 19, 1843.
Dayton. Ed. Smithe to Allen Latham. Enclosed a petition for a bank in the city. January 20, 1843.
Washington, D.C. Printed form from Henry H. Sylvester to Allen Latham. Offers experienced services as an agent for the prosecution of claims before that office or any of the departments. January 31, 1843.
Lancaster. Silas Tarn to Senator Latham. Requests copy of original bill passed last sojourn bearing Latham’s name. February 1, 1843.
Chillicothe. John Hough to Allen Latham. Requests more public documents to distribute; stated B. G. Leonard became "deranged" and a "raving maniac." February 10, 1843.
Bank of Sandusky. B. Higgins to Thos. W. Bartley. Requests bill reported and passed with reference to petition for a law to prevent notes being marked written upon and mutilated under penalties. February 16, 1843.
General Land Office. Thomas H. Blake (copy) to James Taylor. Information that all land on warrant claimed was previously patented. February 17, 1843. Newport, KY. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Requesting recovery of land rights. March 28, 1843.
Chillicothe. Jno. Hough to Allen Latham. Vows political differences make no personal differences. February 20, 1843.
Zanesville. Jno. Hamm to Allen Latham. Requests aid and cooperation to pass bill to incorporate the place to a city. February 20, 1843.
Columbus. Allen Latham to E. P. Kendrick. Reports condition of B. G. Leonard improving. February 22, 1843.
Newport, KY. James Taylor to Allen Latham. On subject of regaining father’s land; refused patent by Commissioner of Land Office. Feruary 28, 1843.
Chillicothe. John S. Green to Allen Latham. Books and maps Derby owned offered for sale to Mr. Cohen. February 24, 1843.
Chillicothe. Amos Holton to Allen Latham. Comments on bill passing for reorganizing the militia; questions if bill passes how he may be a candidate for office. February 4, 1843.
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Brownsville, Washington Co., MD. Thomas J. Dodd to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land warrant no. 5908, his, but heard Latham also claimed it. February 25, 1843.
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Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. Concerning charter of Bank of Chillicothe. March 7, 1843.
Proceedings of a public meeting in Hocking County remonstrating against the appointment apportionment bill of the house connecting that county in a congressional district with Fairfield, Pickaway and Fayette Counties. March 9, 1843.
John S. Green to Allen Latham. Accepts books and maps for $12 price. March 11, 1843.
Columbus. R. W. Thompson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of entry of warrants issued to Dr. Geo. Yates. March 13, 1843.
Survey no. 15789, N. Martin, D.S., for D. H. Massie. September 10, 1849.
Surveys, Chas. Lewis, H. Massie, five or six miles West of Hillsboro. March 14, 1843.
Thos. L. Shields. Took three notes from Jonah Woods; has mortgages. March 14, 1843.
Fayette, Howard County. A. Leonard to E. P. Kendrick. Concerning situation of B. G. Leonard; asks for news of his condition from time to time. March 15, 1843.
Dartmouth College. N. Lord, President, to Allen Latham. Printed form letter requesting contribution. March 29, 1843.
Richmond, VA. Land Office. S. H. Parker to Thos. H. Blake. Heir of Littleberry Mosley stated certain persons falsely claiming heirship sold interest in four warrants to T. B. Anderson, J. Anderson, and Allen Latham. Requests no patent be issued. April 12, 1843.
Newport. Thos. H. Blake to James Taylor. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Sent on letter received from General Land Office, April 19, 1843. Notice of over-patent of 83 acres on assignment from Latham. Taylor requests Latham’s advice. April 24, 1843.
W. H. Beard and John Bowman to Allen Latham. Dividend of $119.07 remitted August 10, 1843, Circleville. Edson B. Olds to Allen Latham. Confident of carrying township and Fayette Counties and two or three in Fairfield Co.; Madill men talk of changing manner of forming convention; asks information on it. June 10, 1843.
Richmond. Thomas Green to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant no. 88 for 4000 acres in name of Strother Jones. June 18, 1843.
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Receipt. Signed by J. M. Clintick. Corametal vs. Keziah Coram et al, $116.37 ½ of Allen Latham for land sold in case. June 19, 1843.
Deed. Allen Latham sold to Wm. Rowe for $2528.26 land yet unpaid and had bill against heirs for amount and interest. July 10, 1843.
Portsmouth. Promissory note $7 by David C. Taylor to Daniel D. Rhodes. July 18, 1843.
Cincinnati. General Grover, Clerk to Charles O. Joline, Account $536.74. July 20, 1843.
Chillicothe. Chas. O. Joline to Daniel Gregg. Quarrel with Advertiser. July 31, 1843.
West Union. Samuel Drake to Allen Latham. Willing to publish address as requested but paper with it not received. August 11, 1843.
West Union. Samuel Drake to Allen Latham. Requests loan of $20 to be able to go to college; to repay with interest within three years. August 16, 1843.
S. P. Drake to Allen Latham. Bill for $7 for publishing address on August 18, 1843.
Chillicothe. Clement Pine to Allen Latham. Returning 15 books borrowed; promises to pay note due "soon"; reminds him their differences were purely political and not personal. August 21, 1843.
Akron, Summit County. R. P. Spalding to Allen Latham. Inquiry of disagreements in democratic party, and loss of Latham’s favor with many. August 25, 1843.
Wheelersburg, OH. James Morison to Allen Latham. Inquiry of price and terms to buy 50 acres of land. September 24, 1843.
Springfield. Mason and Torbeck to Cadwallader Wallace. Entries and surveys in Wardin County made out to C. Wallace; no proof of having been paid for. October 10, 1843.
Reily, Butler Co., OH. Peter Heard to Allen Latham. Inquiry of assignments of warrant nos. 6348 and 12011.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Thomas Lowry 200 acres for $1000. October 23, 1843. Claim relinquished to Latham. September 9, 1846.
Williamsport, MD. J. Sterett to Allen Latham. Introduces James H. Stevens, who wishes to locate in district in some business. Inquires how a drug store might succeed there; appreciative of former kindnesses. November 15, 1843.
Washington City. D. F. Heaton to Allen Latham. Introduces idea of purchasing ¼ of tract of land belonging to Latham belonging to Latham to annex to land from Mr. Dodd. December 2, 1843.
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Survey no. 14866, 224 acres, for heirs of A. Lewis Langham. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. Attached certification of land warrant nos. 5722 and 5719, W. Marshall Anderson. December 2, 1843.
Columbus. John H. Price to Allen Latham. Inquiry if Robert Means entry made in 1807 withdrawn. December 4, 1843.
Jas. M. Snelson to Allen Latham. Listed names to whom something was to be sent. December 8, 1843.
Maysville. Auditor’s office, Union County. John Cassil purchased lands forfeited taxes, 600 acres, $4.75. Signed O. C. Kennady, Auditor of Union County. December 11, 1843.
Piketon. Tillenny Reid to Allen Latham. Purchased entry in name of M. W. and T. Anderson. December 12, 1843.
Columbus. Letter to the editor of The True Democrat. Relating political situations arising against Gov. Shannon and party; warns that outcome of the Council on January 8, 1844, will give the final decision. December 12, 1843.
Circleville. Edson B. Olds to Allen Latham. Agrees to meet at convention January 9 and hopes for circumstances to save the Democratic party. December 12, 1843.
Columbus. R. P. Spalding to Allen Latham. Jeffersonian Democrats requested him to write the liberal and rational men of the party to urge the importance of a general rally in Columbus on January 8. December 16, 1843.
Chillicothe. Ben. W. Ladd assigned warrant no. 5722 to Angus Lewis Langham, 500 acres. December 18, 1843.
Locust Grove. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Sends $375 in land scrip to be sold in three weeks. December 22, 1843.
Survey no. 9995, 900 acres, for heirs of William Brownlee. E. P. Kendrick, D.S. December 23, 1843.
Survey no. 14911, 70 2/3 acres, for Allen Latham. E. P. Kendrick, D.S. Attached, note, covered by another survey no. 15762. December 27, 1843.
Piketon. Jas. Sargent to Allen Latham. Columbus and Portsmouth Road. December 28, 1843.
Portsmouth. M. P. Camden to A. Latham. In spring to consider new office unless friends insist on reviving the Post. December 28, 1843.
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Cincinnati. (Copy) John Bartlett to Allen Latham. Request to give Spencer’s "Faery Queen" (loaned to Mr. Leonard) to Joseph Clark on order. December 28, 1843. Cincinnati. Joseph Clark to Allen Latham. Requests book at convenience. February 12, 1844.
Columbus. R. H. Hillen to Chas. O. Joline. News Buchanan withdrew candidacy and inquires whom friends will not support. December 30, 1843.
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Newport, KY. James Taylor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Vance of Ohio about to abolish surveyor’s office in Virginia Military District and attach it to the office of Auditor of State; inquires his and Wallace’s views on the subject. January 1, 1844.
Middleton, Jackson Co., OH. James M. Snelson to John R. Anderson. Sends list of names to whom papers were to be sent. January 2, 1844.
County Auditor’s office, Columbus. 140 acres sold to Daniel Gregg in name of H. D. Evan’s heirs for $9.94. F. Cole, Auditor of Franklin Co. January 8, 1844.
County Auditor’s office, Columbus. Lot 535 sold to Daniel Gregg in name of William Neil for $12.75. F. Cole, Auditor of Franklin Co. January 8, 1844.
Survey no. 13946, 13 1/3 acres for Allen Latham. A. D. Kendrick, D.S. Attached, certification warrant no. 6649 not yet satisfied. January 10, 1844.
Frankfort. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Inquiry of locations of 666 2/3 acres in name of Richard Stephenson; requests proceeds of scrip sent by February 1. January 20, 1844.
Chillicothe. Check, $8000, to H. Fullerton by Sanders Dalepon (?). January 21, 1844.
New Rose. James Allen to Cadwallader Wallace. Desires to purchase tract of land. January 26, 1844.
Portsmouth. Wm. Kendall to Wm. M. Anderson. At request of Peter Noel sent entry for 10 acres on warrant no. 8412. Requests copy. February 7, 1844.
Catharine Srafe to Cadwallader Wallace. Desires to purchase piece of land adjoining husband’s property. February 8, 1844.
James Allen to Cadwallader Wallace. Neighbor, David Shiek, requested inquiry of price and terms to purchase a tract of land; response on same sheet; willing to sell. February 21, 1844.
Certificate of heirs of Littleberry Mosley all deceased. (Copy). March 4, 1844.
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Brownsville. Geo. Dawson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of procedures to make a loan of $5000 for four or five years. March 20, 1844.
Columbus. Sam Galloway to Jno. R. Anderson. Request to give bearer (Mr. Gregg) certain letters and papers excepting the Ohio News. March 25, 1844.
Secretary of State Office. Sam Galloway to Daniel Gregg. Requests all letters forwarded from post office. March 30, 1844.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Joseph H. Lake. Recommends Daniel Gregg and Alexander McGinnis. April 11, 1844.
Virginia Land Office, Richmond. S. H. Parker to Thos. H. Blake. Requests no patent be issued to warrant nos. 6554, 6556, and 6555 as persons falsely claim heirship to them. April 12, 1844.
A. Lall (?) to T. L. Hames. Finished surveying 50-acre tract Bingaman bought from Latham’s entry. April 29, 1844. Th. L. Hames to Allen Latham. Request by Mr. Bingaman to close the business and secure title. May 10, 1844.
Lebanon, Warren Co., OH. W. S. Mickle to Allen Latham. Employed to procure a military warrant to locate some land vacant in the Virginia Military District. Inquiry if any warrants are for sale. May 15, 1844.
Power of Attorney from Elbert Moreley [Moseley?] and Benj. C. Morley to Bagley. Lists dates of deaths of heirs of Morley. May 18, 1844.
Chillicothe. J. R. Parker to Samuel Adams promissory note of $500. May 25, 1844.
West Union. John Patterson to E. P. Kendrick. Inquiry of warrant no. 3953 of 200 acres in favor of Presley Neville. May 30, 1844.
Elyvia, OH. B. B. Chapman to A. Latham. Inquires concerning business in Chillicothe. June 3, 1844.
Columbus. Demas Adams to E. P. Kendrick. Asks information of situation of land warrant no. 2481 issued to Lucy Martin; Cadwallader Wallace purchased land of four of the six heirs. June 14, 1844.
Chas. O. Joline, Notary Public, at request of Miss McGinnis protests the drawer of a Virginia note for damages of nonpayment; Hugh Hillhouse. July 1, 1844.
Logan, OH. Case to A. Latham. Requests payment of bill long past due $4.25 for subscription to the Sentinel. July 6, 1844.
Post Office, Winchester. A. P. Fitch, Assistant postmaster, to Allen Latham. Information of persons asked for John H. Norton and family, John McAlister. July 21, 1842.
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Order to Allen Latham by Joseph Sell to pay bearer $89 due to Esq. Shutter "or on the whole." July 29, 1844.
New Orleans. J. P. Overton and Co. to John S. Duke (?). Authorization to draw on Co. at from 60 days to 4 months to extent of $5000. August 1, 1844.
Washington. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Offers property in Columbus as payment of debt; believes land prices to remain low if Texas "is annexed." August 10, 1844.
Scioto Township, Ross Co., OH. Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid 50 cents militia commutation for 1844. August 15, 1844.
Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Patents to be had on surveys of Brownlee heirs and P. Swigist [Swigert?]. August 18, 1844.
Lenox, MA. Nivel Pease to Commissioner of General Land Office. Inquiry of location of land warrant issued to David Shields on December 18, 1789. September 16, 1844.
Washington. W. Nousse to Allen Latham. Commissioner of Pensions denies claim under Act of May 1828; refers to J. Paul Jones warrants. Lists surveys unpatented; recommends land speculation in Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas. September 20, 1847.
Buckingham. Thos. S. Bocock to Allen Latham. Inquiry of status of business for Geo. Bigbee; if land were sold, how much money due him and amount of claims left. September 25, 1844.
Washington. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. No surveys of Brownlee or Swigert property found, so unable to secure patents; states N. Y. will vote for Polk and Dallas. September 29, 1844.
New York. Chas. O. Joline to Allen Latham. Political details; Polk favorite of state; relates Whig activities. October 3, 1844.
Ross Co., OH. Sherriff’s summons to Alexander W. McCoy and William Ott, Sam F. MacCracken, Allen Latham, James Worthington, and W. G. Gilmore suit $16000 by Thomas James. October 9, 1844.
Wooster, OH. C. B. Flood to Allen Latham. Sending letter received from R. V. Kennedy; information of Rufas B. Saga and his wanderings since 1841 outlined. October 14, 1844.
Cadwallader Wallace deed to Peter J. Sutton, 393 acres. October 14, 1844.
Juddgment $4.50 paid by Allen Latham. Swift and Allston for Allston and Clarke vs. Ambrose Clarke. James S. McLain account. October 28, 1844.
Howard, NY. C. O. Joline to John R. Anderson. Bets offered 100 to 90 on Polk for presidency; Adams case. November 4, 1844.
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New York. Chas. O. Joline to John R. Anderson. Election relating to results; Polk and Dallas a majority over Whigs. November 5, 1844.
Chillicothe. Article of agreement between Jno. Kercheval and Daniel Gregg. Purchased of David Adams 1350 bbls of Superfine flour to be delivered at Portsmouth. $5000 on two notes. November 6, 1844.
L. Latham to Allen Latham. Tells father of son born three weeks previously named Allen; advises having land surveyed. November 9, 1844.
Chillicothe. A. Latham to C. C. Allen $2.50 for Scioto Gazette from December 1843 to December 1844. November 28, 1844.
Georgetown, OH. Th. L. Hames to Allen Latham. Requests profitable sale or trade made of land. November 28, 1844.
Chillicothe. Check $1000 to Jno. Marfield by S. D. Wesson and Chas. O. Joline. December 31, 1844.
Jno. Madeira account due Daniel Gregg $113.50. Stage fares, board and room, tobacco, etc. December 31, 1844.
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West Union. J. M. McCormick to A. Latham. Heirs of John Ellison request patent for 24 acres of land, entry no. 8624 in name of John Ellison. January 4, 1845.
Georgetown, OH. Th. L. Hames to Allen Latham. Acknowledgment of receipt of draft; auditor thinks some trick connected with Bingaman survey; desires to purchase it; wife’s death mentioned. January 10, 1845.
Columbus, OH. Linus Chapman to D. Gregg. Inquiry if entry of 40 acres were made. January 20, 1845.
Chillicothe. Check $632.25. Chas. O. Joline to H. Fullerton or bearer. January 23, 1845.
Bloomington, Muscatine Co. Geo. Earll to Allen Latham. Requests aid and influence to obtain postoffice occupied by a Whig. January 31, 1845.
New York. Sanders D. Wesson to Gregg and McGinnis. Illness delayed business plans; intends to manage protest in a "day or so." February 2, 1845.
Russel Colver. Unable to finish purchasing land; asks debt to be cancelled. February 2, 1845.
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Portsmouth. E. Kinney and CO. to McGinnis and Gregg. Requests collection to be made of two notes on Gadner and Schutt. February 10, 1845.
Bank of Circleville. H. Lawrence to McGinnis and Gregg. Bankable Funds of Thos. Young and (?) and Bennett. February 17, 1845.
Portsmouth. E. King and Co. to McGinnis and Gregg. Sent draft and note totaling $700.28. February 22, 1845.
Wheeling. A. McGinnis, Jr., to Dan Gregg. Found "Brady," delivered package, saw "Pully." February 25, 1845.
Portsmouth. E. Kinney and Co. to McGinnis and Gregg. Requests draft on bank for amount of account. February 26, 1845.
Wm. Latham to Allen Latham. Wade Loofborough to pay debt due A. Latham soon. March 2, 1845.
Columbus. Receipt. E. P. Kendrick paid $248.30 land taxes on 100 acres. J. M. Armstrong, Chief Clerk, Auditor of State’s Office. March 5, 1845.
New York. Note $6500, Sanders D. Wesson to McGinnis and Gregg. March 6, 1845.
New York. Howard Hotel. A. McGinnis to Daniel Gregg. Conditions of business with Wesson. March 4, 1845.
Delaware, OH. Wm. B. Mausen to Allen Latham. Inquiry of terms for lot. March 8, 1845.
Chillicothe. Check $123.50 to Winslow and Perkins from McGinnis and Gregg. March 10, 1845.
Chillicothe. Receipt. $33.14 paid by Allen Latham to Robert Benbridge; groceries. March 11, 1845.
Power of Attorney. Benjamin C. Mosley of Virginia to Van S. Murphy of Ohio. March 13, 1845.
Richmond. Sarah Mosby to John R. Anderson. Desires land of minor son to be sold; money to be used for his education. March 18, 1845.
Calhoun’s Mills P.O., SC. W. W. Belcher to Allen Latham. Inquiry of value and claim to land given mother. March 22, 1845.
Washington City. D. T. Heason to Allen Latham. Concerning land claimed by both Latham and Littleberry; also claim of James Tremor. March 27, 1845.
Kenten Harden Co. Benj. M. Tern to Allen Latham. Land agent, offering to attend to any of Latham’s business. March 28, 1845.
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W. Whitney, Sr., to Daniel Gregg. Short note, "can do nothing less than 1-1/2%"; saw Lawrence. March 31, 1845.
Hillsboro. H. McDowell, no addressee. Inquiry of land warrant in name of Lawrence Bather for heirs, Beckworths and Ashstons; political comments about Polk. April 5, 1845.
Scottville, KY. James B. Thomas to Surveyor of Military Lands. Inquiry of 200 acre survey in name of Gabriel Maupins. April 10, 1845.
Alexandria, Campbell Co., KY. Abraham K. John to Allen Latham. Inquiry of possibility of purchasing some lands in litigation between father and Latham; requests secrecy from family of business. April 10, 1845.
Howard. Chas. O. Joline to Allen Latham. Letter not received in Wash.; discusses politics and Polk. April 16, 1845.
Lancaster. Sam F. MacCracken to Allen Latham. Requests endorsement of writ to secure costs of suit in Common Pleas against I. S. Atwood; employed Ewing Stanbury and Hunter. April 17, 1845.
Cleveland, OH. Draft for $86.18 drawn by Cobb and Winner for J. D. Warren for Cobb and Bishop payable to R. W. Bresbridge and Co. Protested for non-payment. Signed J. F. Tainter, Notary Public, to McGinnis and Gregg. April 22, 1845.
Survey no. 11347, patent for 280 acres, warrant no. 6658, Allen Latham assigned by Samuel H. Saunders who was assignee of Wood Jones. President’s signature destroyed (margins frayed).
General Land Office. Jas. Shields to Allen Latham. Letter received; other surveys suspended because of adverse claimant. May 26, 1845.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham to James Shields. Concerning title to warrant nos. 6554, 6555, and 6556. May 31, 1845.
New Vienna, OH. John E. Dalton to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning railroad survey. June 15, 1845.
Wilkins. B. P. Wilkins to A. Latham. Inquiry concerning road tax to be assessed on land. June 6, 1845.
Portsmouth. H. Buchanan to Allen Latham. Proposes "deal" for a loan by mortgage or notes to cover debt to Commercial Bank of Scioto. June 10, 1845.
Lexington, Rockbridge Co., VA. John W. Brockenbrough to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Bowyer lands and wishes to secure rights as representative and heir. June 19, 1845.
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P. O. Cincinnati, OH. Wm. H. H. Taylor to Register of Land Office. Inquiry if warrant no. 2744 for 5333 1/3 acres were ever located, where, when, and by whom. June 20, 1845.
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Wm. E. Thorne to Mr. Gregg. Notice of funeral of son Charles, of Wm. Silvey of Chillicothe. July 1845.
Boston. Otis Broaders and Co. to Allen Latham. Subscription to North American Review due. July 1, 1845.
Chillicothe. J. A. Kercheval to John P. Howard. Introducing Mr. Daniel Gregg. July 5, 1845.
Chillicothe, OH. Edward King to Daniel Gregg. Bank business "dull," relates assets, liabilities, etc. July 12, 1845.
Scottsville, KY. James B. Thomas to Allen Latham. Agent, requests copy of survey in name of Gabriel Maupins to establish claim for heirs. July 16, 1845.
Chillicothe. J. Corning and Co. to McGinnis and Gregg. Concerning bill Mr. Duke owed. July 15, 1815 (1845?).
Chillicothe. D. Fullerton to D. Gregg. Sent duplicate bill of lading. July 17, 1815 [1845?].
Newport, KY. James Taylor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Introducing D. Williamson of Cincinnati who was to speculate in lands with aid of information to be obtained from Latham. July 29, 1845.
Chillicothe. Check $3000. Sanders D. Wesson to McGinnis and Gregg; value placed to account of Suydom Sage and Co., NY. Payment refused by S. S. and Co. July 30, 1845.
West Union. J. McCormick to Allen Latham. Running as an independent candidate and requests "good word" put in for him in Pike County. July 30, 1845.
Columbus. Samuel Crosby to Allen Latham. Requests plats for land entered in name of McLane. August 9, 1845.
Greenfield. James D. Hudson to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase or trade for certain tract of land entered in name of Jones. August 9, 1815 [1845?].
Chiristiansburg, VA. Elijah Meacham to A. Latham. Enclosed power of attorney to recover military land; wishes to sell property now occupied. August 12, 1845.
Washington. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Discussion of case concerning Brownlee warrant and S. Sterling entry. August 22, 1845.
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Bellefontaine. A. A. Harbison to Allen Latham. Inquiry to rent farm sold to Alexander Allison. August 24, 1845.
West Union. J. McCormick to Allen Latham. Requests aid with settling mother’s estate; problems with business; candidacy for Senate. August 28, 1845.
Chillicothe. John W. Graham to Allen Latham. Inquiry if bill sent weren’t already paid. September 9, 1845.
Ross Co., OH. Sanders D. Wesson sold Arthur Watts 2000 acres for $6000. October 6, 1845.
Eastville, Northampton Co., VA. Hamilton P. Neal to Allen Latham. Offers to sell mother’s land for one dollar an acre. October 11, 1845.
Cincinnati, OH. D. Williamson to Allen Latham. Inquiry for Mr. Myers about sale of lands. October 5, 1845.
Ross Co. Alexander McGinnis, Jr., and Daniel Gregg vs. Sanders D. Wesson and wife. Note for $3000 unpaid. Also one for $6500. June 16, 1845.
Ross Common Pleas. Sanders D. Wesson vs. Alexander McGinnis, Jr., and Daniel Gregg. Date set for dissolving injunction. October 16, 1845.
Allen Latham appoints Daniel Gregg power of attorney to collect accounts due and to sell some land. October 23, 1845.
Columbus. Daniel Gregg to Allen Latham. Carter B. Harlan estate to be settled; suggests Latham’s claim be put in to receive money due. October 25, 1845.
David Shomley to Allen Latham. Requests copy of plot of survey; to file bill of defense against Josiah Clines. November 3, 1845.
Northampton Co., VA. Deed. Two tracts of land $315.50 Eliz. T. Neal sold Allen Latham. November 3, 1845.
Chillicothe. Daniel Gregg to Allen Latham. Tenable to collect money due and also unable to sell land as none able to pay down payment. November 12, 1845.
Pikeston. Van S. Murphy to A. Latham. Inquiry of residence of heirs of Chas. Lewis. November 12, 1845.
J. Madeira to Daniel Gregg. Account $87.18 due board bill. November 13, 1845.
Washington. Wileman Thomas to Allen Latham. Suggests buying balance of certain warrant. November 16, 1845.
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Scioto Bank assets catalogued to be sold at auction, 14 sheets, $133,845.29 told. November 20, 1845.
Allen Latham to Daniel Gregg to trustees of late Zanesville Bank. Inquiry of stock dividend due him. To Bonner, lists some subscribers and amounts paid for Cathedral building. To Jno. Ritchey, Pork packers paying $4 a hundred. To James H. Pugh, unable to give information number of survey. November 29, 1845.
Daniel Gregg wrote that judgment in favor of Henry Buchanan was due for immediate payment. December 3, 1845.
Hillsborough. J. M. Trimble to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase other half of entry shared. December 1845.
Zanesville. Chas. E. Wilson, trustee to Daniel Gregg, dividend of $188.52 ¾ due Allen Latham. December 2, 1845.
Cincinnati. Derby Bradley & Co. to Allen Latham. Quotes prices on two books. December 8, 1845.
Chillicothe. H. W. Parker to Allen Latham. Receipt $4 paid for Scioto Gazette. December 6, 1845.
Louisville. Wm. Kays to Daniel Gregg. Gave Missouri address of Rev. Samuel A. Patterson. December 9, 1845.
Auditor’s office, Peru, Miami Co., IN. J. M. De Frees to Daniel Gregg. Land inquired about taxes due of $17.23 and to be sold. December 9, 1845.
Batavia. Shields and Howard to Allen Latham. $50 paid by Jonah Woods on note. December 18, 1845.
Columbus. H. Craig to Gregg. Inquiry of price of military warrant. Desires 7 [1?] or 1200 acres. December 20, 1845.
Pike County. James Isaac Wyamman to Allen Latham. Bought 90 acres tract that Johnson bought and sold James Jarman. Requests. December 24, 1845.
Edward Cahail to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land issued in 1840. December 29, 1845.
Allen Latham paid bill of $7 to John R. Anderson for S. W. Tucker. 1843-1846.
Scioto. Summons for Allen Latham and Hiram Poe to appear before Judge James S. McLain, $90 debts. January 6, 1846.
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Mr. Stede of Ohio to Sherriff of Rose Co. Summons Sanders D. Wesson by Alexander McGinnis, Jr., and Daniel Gregg, Jno. Sterens, Clk. January 7, 1846.
Dodsonville. John D. Pulse to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Green’s entry. January 7, 1846.
Circleville. Thos. R. Mapes to Wm. Anderson. Anxious to leave land. January 10, 1846.
Treasurer’s office. Hardin Co., OH. Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid $210.69. January 12, 1846.
Lynchburgh. W. C. Herndby to Allen Latham. Third letter concerning lands for sale. January 20, 1846.
John Raymond’s deed of "quit claim" 200 acres of land to Allen Latham. February 2, 1846.
Piketon, Pike Co., OH. Elizabeth May to Allen Latham. Widow with many bills to pay seeks financial assistance. February 6, 1846.
Cincinnati. J. D. and C. Jones to Mr. Wm. R. Drury. Religious pictures to be sold to church. May 7, 1846.
Champaign Co., OH. Cephar Atkinson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of claim to 200 tract of land. February 11, 1846.
Boston. Otis Broaders & Co. to Allen Latham. Balance $10 due for North American Review, 1845-1846. February 12, 1846.
Piketon. Samuel Pike to Allen Latham. Requests loan to begin newspaper for mechanics and laborers, to quit Democratic publication. February 13, 1846.
Albany. Washington Olds to Daniel Gregg. Explained why delayed in paying debts and notes due. February 18, 1846.
Portsmouth. P. Kinney to Allen Latham. Prospective tenants terms for renting house. February 18, 1846.
General Land Office. Jas. Shields to Samuel F. Vinton. Warrant no. 866 entered no. 5266 in name of John Danley, survey not patented. February 19, 1846.
Athens. A. E. Brown to Allen Latham. Inquiry of above warrant. February 26, 1846.
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Cincinnati. J. D. and C. Jones to Wm. P. Drury. Sold picture "Descent from the Cross" for 250 pounds to Bishop Purcell. March 3, 1846.
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Columbus. P. S. Mills to Allen Latham. Asks political influence to promote son to captaincy at West Point. March 11, 1846.
Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. Inquiry of interest in warrant of survey no. 4572, entry no. 4572. March 12, 1846.
Rockefork. John C. Howe to Allen Latham. Had five sons and several friends who wished to purchase land in certain territory; inquiry of terms. March 13, 1846.
Newport, KY. James Taylor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Cresby 200 acres and heirs; request certain plot. March 28, 1846.
Madison. Elijah Anderson to Allen Latham. Requests records searched for assignment made by John Scott. April 5, 1846.
Springfield. S. Mason to Daniel Gregg. Note to be collected too old to be forced by suit to pay. April 7, 1846.
Cincinnati. J. D. & Co. Jones to W. R. Drury. Picture sold for $250 and placed to his credit. April 8, 1846.
Springfield. S. Mason to Allen Latham. Memo requested to aid drawing up a bill in case of Alex Wilson. April 9, 1846.
Cincinnati. J. D. & C. Jones to W. R. Drury. Business not understood and one formerly attending to it ill, so suggests correspondence with the "Rev. Gentleman himself." April 13, 1846.
Lancaster, OH. W. L. King to Daniel Gregg. Lists records of deeds and conveyances made on certain tract of land. April 15, 1846.
Cincinnati. To W. R. Drury. Decided against purchasing "Descent from Cross." German Church not sure of purchasing either. April 23, 1846.
Chillicothe. Sam W. Halsey receipt to Eliza W. Patterson $1.68 for advertising sale of house and lot. April 24, 1846.
Gilmantown, NH. Wm. Cogswell to Allen Latham. Form letter to graduates of Dartmouth College with question of biographical nature. May 1846.
Scioto. Wasson’s wife stating she was induced to sign a mortgage fraudulently when she knew nothing of the contents. May 25, 1846.
Portsmouth. J. R. Teun to McCoy and Sill. Execution in case of McGinnis & Gregg. Ross should have been named instead of Scioto. May 26, 1846.
Newport, KY. James Taylor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests plat no. 9941. May 25, 1846.
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Allen Latham sold Joseph Knopf and Valentine Walls 122 acres for $850 on terms. June 22, 1846.
Newport, KY. James Taylor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests plat and warrant for survey no. 593 just purchased. July 13, 1846.
Survey and certification no. 8821, 100 acres, B. Hough. July 20, 1846.
Washington. G. Foos to Allen Latham. Suggests bill against estate of C. B. Harlan be sent to be applied; other creditors agreed to take good note payable December 25. August 6, 1846.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham and J. Madeira settled partnership staging business, and divided proceeds. August 14, 1846.
Crawfordsville, IN. Samuel Binford to Allen Latham. Requests copy of power of attorney from Peter Binford to John Watts. August 18, 1846.
Cincinnati. J. J. Stevens to W. R. Drury. Unable to locate purchased of painting, offered $100 for it. August 20, 1846.
General Land Office. James H. Piper to Allen Latham. Sent copies of assignments of survey no. 13005. August 25, 1846.
Pike Co. John Leath to Allen Latham. Requests terms if willing to sell certain tract of land. August 26, 1846.
Harrisburg. Adam Spangler to Allen Latham. Expects money soon to apply on note due. September 21, 1846.
Hardin Court of Common Pleas in Chancery. Alexander McGinnis, Jr., and Samuel Gregg vs. Sanuders D. Wesson et al. September 26, 1846.
Newport, KY. James Taylor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Enclosed fees for plat received; requests another. October 1, 1846.
Highland Co., OH. John S. Pulse to Allen Latham. Land purchased just sold for taxes and being occupied. October 8, 1846.
Zanesville. Charles E. Wilson to Allen Latham. Offers land for shares of Zanesville bank stock; describes amount, location and worth. October 16, 1846.
Article of agreement. Allen Latham sold John Headley, 110 acres, $233.33 total. October 28, 1846.
Joseph Peniston to Allen Latham. Requests deed for school lot sent by Frederick Best. November 9, 1846.
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Court of Common Pleas, Champaign Co., OH. W. & D. McDonald vs. Daniel Gregg et al. Administrators of an estate of James MacArthur suspect fraudulent note for $500 made out to Drury. November 13, 1846.
Columbus. Samuel Galloway to Allen Latham. $338 deposited in city bank subject to order; money collected in case of Latham vs. Wilson; receipt to be sent to General Mason. November 20, 1846.
Deed for cemetery lot $14 bought by John R. Anderson. Signature, Wm. H. Skerrett, Mayor. December 1, 1846.
Article of agreement. Allen Latham sold Wm. Groves 202 ¾ acres, eight notes totaling $747.50. December 2, 1846.
Bloomington. Geo. Earl to Allen Latham. Inquiry of balance of money due wife from father’s estate; paid most of Kenrick’s taxes. December 25, 1846.
Edward P. Pratt, Guardian of H. L. Evans, minor, amount, eight sheets. 1847.
Cincinnati. Wentworth & Brothers to W. R. Drury. Request for payment of note due previous August, $239.81. January 11, 1847.
Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid $7 to Thomas Scott. January 11, 1847.
Receipt. Allen Latham paid $5.24 to Wm. Cain. January 15, 1847.
Newport, KY. James Taylor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Willing to give $200 for survey of Jesse Crossby. January 16, 1847.
Hillsborough. James M. Trimble to Allen Latham. Inquiry of terms for Carrington and Reid. Survey no. 2545. January 25, 1847.
Chillicothe. Note. Allen Latham promised to pay Geo. Reddick $50. January 26, 1847.
G. Rerrick, Felix Rerrick, Th. L. Hames, Wm. Ross. Received of Allen Latham $50 for stock in the Belpre and Cincinnati R. R. Co. January 26, 1847.
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Bloomington. George Earl to Allen Latham. Account due; purchased small farm; invites Wm. to visit and invest in business.
Deed. Harvy Langham Evans of Columbus sold Allen Latham 204 acres for $1500. February 8, 1847.
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Cincinnati. Charles Anderson to Allen Latham. Major Cameal [Carneal?] stated Daivd Ross assigned his receipts to his father, and they were lost, offers half of $2000 tract for recovery of land. February 11, 1847.
One year lease of "Pratt Place." Allen Latham to Thomas G. McCollister and Jeptha Perill. March 4, 1847.
Columbus, OH. J. M. Armstrong to Daniel Gregg. Lists records of four deeds sold before February 26, 1847.
Article of agreement. Allen Latham sold 106 ½ acres to James Toops and David Green for $426. March 13, 1847.
Washington City. Wm. Nourse to Allen Latham. Inquiry if claim might be made of a couple of entries unpatented. May 13, 1847.
General Land Office. Richard M. Young to Allen Latham. Sends two patents, nos. 15238 and 15239. June 9, 1847.
Springfield, OH. J. F. Reinmund and J. H. Walten to Allen Latham. Unanimously elected honorary member of the Philosophian Society of Witherberg, which was to promote social, moral and intellectual improvement among members. June 12, 1847.
Deed. Van S. Murphy sold 50 acres to Allen Latham. June 26, 1847.
Portsmouth. W. V. Peck to Allen Latham. Graham refused to sign judgment because he believed he was entitled to more credits. June 26, 1846.
Copy of notice appearing in Scioto Gazette. E. P. Kendrick appointed surveyor of Virginia Military District in place of M. Anderson, resigned. June 30, 1847.
Cincinnati. J. D. and C. Jones to W. R. Drury. Unable to attend to certain business until return of Michael Jones in 6 or 8 weeks. July 9, 1847.
Ross Co., OH. Receipt. $7.66 paid by Daniel Gregg for Clerk’s fees. July 16, 1847.
Receipt. $62 paid by Russell Culver on note held by Allen Latham. May 1, 1847.
Ross Co. Bank. Receipt. $17.24 paid by Daniel Gregg to G. Swan by order of A. Spencer. May 20, 1847.
Conveyance by Sanders D. Wesson and wife to Arthur Watts, 2000 acres. July 17, 1847.
Chillicothe. Wm. H. Latham received from Allen Latham a deed from Mary Stull of survey no. 1852 and several other deeds. January 18, 1847.
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Flemingsburg, KY. Receipt $300 paid by Allen Latham to Samuel Pike for subscription to the "Fleming Flag." July 20, 1847.
Richmond, VA. James T. Sutton, Jr., to Allen Latham. States Richard Jones had never disposed of his patent; able to secure Continental Warrants issued prior to August 10, 1840, at 35 cents. July 22, 1847.
Chillicothe. Note for $4.32 due Daniel Gregg on order. Signed (?) Ross. July 22, 1847.
Jno. Hough. Receipt. $3.12 paid by Daniel Gregg for advertising case for four weeks. July 24, 1847.
Washington. Wm. Nouse to Allen Latham. Inquiry of widow of Col. Anderson had received pension. August 3, 1847.
Cincinnati. M. Jones to W. R. Drury. Wished to keep painting worth $10; felt it due since he sold one for $250. August 14, 1847.
Warrant no. 6326, 10 acres to John Roberts, Regimental Surgeon. September 1, 1847.
Kenton Hardin. Daniel Gregg to Allen Latham. Planned to build house on survey no. 10013; Loofborough court case. September 3, 1847.
Daniel Gregg to Allen Latham. No improvement made on lands; suggests plans for improvements and lease. September 10, 1847.
Wilmington, Clinton Co., OH. Jesse Downard to Allen Latham. Inquiry if patent were obtained on land jointly owned; intends to bring suit to secure possession. September 12, 1847.
Millersburg. G. Washington to Allen Latham. Unable to locate Jesse Moore. September 19, 1847.
Hillsborough. Henry Massie to Allen Latham. McDaniels offer to purchase lands to avoid suit. September 21, 1847.
Survey no. 15328, warrant no. 5753, granted John Walker. Signatures missing. October 5, 1847.
Agreement. Charles Hamlin sold Allen Latham for $400 lands inherited from Col. and Fanny Hamlin. October 6, 1847.
Agreement. Wileman Thomas, agent for Charles Hamlin, sold land from Col. and Fanny Hamlin to Allen Latham for $400. October 6, 1847.
General Land Office. Richard M. Young to Allen Latham. Sent three Virginia Military patents issued on survey nos. 15328, 10738, and 15240. October 15, 1847.
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Deed. Philip Jones of Dinwiddie Co. sold to John R. Anderson ¼ of 1333 1/3 acres on four surveys for $166.67. November 15, 1847.
$929 to be paid by Daniel Gregg purchasing land from Eliza W. Patterson. November 17, 1847.
$150 paid by Daniel Gregg to Eliza W. Patterson for part of Lot 10 in Chillicothe. November 16, 1847.
Cincinnati. James Hall to Allen Latham. Requests Latham to sell land belonging to Louise near Bainbridge to Mr. Woodridge and invest at securities of 10%. November 24, 1847.
West Union, Adams Co. Henry Hains to Allen Latham. Inquiry of terms to purchase one or 200 acres of land on Eagle Creek. December 8, 1847.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Isaac Haglen 113 ½ acres of land at $3 per acre. Decemebr 9, 1847.
Deed. W. Marshal Anderson and wife sold E. P. Kendrick 85 acres for $696. Three cent U.S. postage stamp affixed. December 29, 1847.
Allen Latham Mark to Allen Latham. Namesake writing to learn if he may expect land promised him according to his parents. December 31, 1847.
Kenton. A. S. Ballentine to Daniel Gregg. Cad. Wallace to send taxes to redeem land. December 31, 1847.
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Receipt. $15.50. Allen Latham paid Taylor. January 1, 1848.
Deed. Sanders D. Wesson and wife to Cadwallader Wallace for $1. January 18, 1848.
Chillicothe. Receipt. $11.75 paid by Allen Latham to G. B. Fairbank. January 21, 1848.
Philadelphia. James Taylor to E. P. Kendrick. Requests survey no. 3372 sent. January 27, 1848.
Part of document. Alexander McGinnis, Jr., and Daniel Gregg vs. Sanders D. Wesson and Scioto Wesson and wife. February 3, 1848.
Ohio Lunatic Asylum. Wm. H. Aws to Allen Latham. Refusal of admittance of Jno. Hough to institution because quota was filled from his county. February 12, 1848.
Newport, KY. James Taylor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests 100 acre survey in name of John Chavus. February 22, 1848.
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Agreement. Allen Latham sold to Jesse Lee 107 acres for $749 plus interest. February 23, 1848.
Agreement same as above. February 23, 1848. Contract cancelled March 3, 1855, notes returned. Daniel Gregg, witness.
Chillicothe. Receipt. Allen Latham paid $30.11 to Holcomb and Co. for figs and brandy. March 22, 1848.
Allen Latham took oath before a justice of the peace as President of the B. P. and Cincinnati R. R. Co. March 14, 1848.
Somerset. John McNutt to Allen Latham. Inquiry of price and terms to purchase certain tract of land. March 26, 1848.
Survey of entry no. 1125 for Alex McCarrus and Amos Bishop. Peter Moser, surveyor. Notice given to Allen Latham land to be established at corners and claimed. March 28, 1848.
General Land Office. Richard Young to J. S. Taylor. Warrant no. 8269 enclosed; title to warrant may be patented in name of James McLean. April 3, 1848.
Deed. Allen Latham sold John Franz and Marcus Miller 46 ft. of lot no. 46, Water St., Chillicothe, $1600 in notes. April 4, 1848.
Camp four miles from Athens on Margarets Creek. Wm. H. Price to Allen Latham. Report on "profile" of land. April 9, 1848.
Howard Hotel. A. McGinnis, Jr., to Daniel Gregg. Meeting and business with Dun and Winslow. April 14, 1848.
Telegraph Office. Columbus, OH. W. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Someone not as well as day before. April 18, 1848.
Hillsborough, OH. Wm. O. Collins to Allen Latham. Enclosed letter to be given to Wm. H. Price; surveys to be done and inquires when he will return. April 22, 1848.
Chillicothe, OH. Dry goods bill. W. J. F. Dailey to Allen Latham, $42.58. April 28, 1848.
Deed. Alexander McGinnis sold Edward King 2000 acres of land for $2700. May 31, 1848.
Columbus. W. B. Thrall to Allen Latham. Seeking consent of relatives of Bela Latham to erect a monument to his memory in the Masonic Fraternity. May 3, 1848.
J. W. Ely to Allen Latham. Requests memorandum on lands with prices. May 6, 1848.
Chillicothe. Bill $14.38 to Allen Latham from G. B. Fairbank. May 6, 1848.
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Deed. Cadwallader Wallace and wife sold to Alexander McGinnis, Jr., and Daniel Gregg, 2000 acres for $5500. May 11, 1848.
Power of attorney by Nath. Massie to Daniel Gregg to sell survey no. 7863 for 100 acres in name of John Woodside. May 11, 1848.
In chancery, Hardin Com. Pleas. Alexander McGinnis and Daniel Gregg vs. Sanders D. Wesson and Scioto Wesson. (4 sheets) May 15, 1848.
Columbus. Henry Stanbery, Council for McGinnis and Gregg, to Godman and Camp. Concerning litigation on mortgage of Wesson and wife. May 15, 1848.
Receipt. $35 paid by D. Gregg as fee in case of McGinnis and Gregg vs. Wesson and wife. Signed, Henry Stanbery. May 17, 1848.
Chillicothe. G. Washington to Allen Latham. Desires to be met on business in Washington City. May 18, 1848.
Washington City. G. Washington to Allen Latham. Requesting reply to former letter. May 27, 1848.
Columbus. Whit to Daniel Gregg. To have horse ready in Columbus. May 3, 1848.
Charles Town Jefferson, VA. G. Washington to Allen Latham. Concerning warrant and entry of Valentine Harrison; no answer to former letters. June 1, 1848.
Double receipt. $882.96. Dividend paid to each member of firm McGinnis and Gregg. June 1, 1848.
Sarah Jane Anderson of Ross Co. sold Allen Latham survey no. 5139 for $1360. June 12, 1848.
Allen Latham leased to A. A. Spicer survey no. 11346, Union County, York Township, 51 quarter acres. June 16, 1848.
Chillicothe. Reeves and Bennett bill to Allen Latham. $6.19 paid. June 19, 1848.
Columbus. Geo. Karbs received $10 from Daniel Gregg. June 23, 1848.
Chillicothe. Wm. M. Kell and A. Spence received $5.11 ¾ from Wm. Latham. July 15, 1848.
Zanesville. Charles E. Wilson to Allen Latham. Dividend of 3% declared on capital stock of Bank of Zanesville. July 17, 1848.
Lancaster. Sam F. MacCracken to Allen Latham. Unable to meet at appointed time. July 21, 1848.
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Deed. Charles Martin, Sheriff of Ross Co., to Sam’l F. MacCracken, A. Latham, and J. T. Worthington. Deed of mortgage. Wm. Y. Gilman owed Edward Jennings $2073.96 with interest. August 1, 1848.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Ottey Rose, Alexander Rose, and Polly Sparrow 600 acres in Pike County for $2400. August 14, 1848.
Same as above. August 14, 1848.
Columbus. W. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Grateful for "kindness." August 20, 1848.
Louisville, KY. L. F. J. Tralue (?) to Allen Latham. Sent A. D. Kendrick draft payable at Cincinnati for $100 payment for map; requests surveys of unpatented lands. October 19, 1848.
General Land Office. Richard M. Young to A. D. Kendrick. Information concerning land patented in name of Wm. Moore. October 23, 1848.
S. W. Ely received of Allen Latham $50 subscription for two shares of stock in Portsmouth and Chillicothe Telegraph. October 27, 1848.
Deed. Cecelia Anderson sold Allen Latham survey no. 5139 for $668. November 16, 1848. Attached: Deed for R. C. Anderson to Cecelia Anderson and Judith Kellog. November 18, 1825.
Chillicothe. B. T. Conway, president, two shares of Capital Stock to Allen Latham for $50. Certificate transferable. November 25, 1848.
Newport, KY. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Inquiry of plat no. 3372 for Geo. Slaughter. November 25, 1848.
General Land Office. Richard M. Young to Daniel Gregg. Information of surveys patented. December 9, 1848.
M. Lewis received $37.75 of Allen Latham for lumber bill. December 20, 1848.
Zanesville. Chas. G. Wilson to Allen Latham. Dividend of 7% declared on Capital Stock in Zanesville Bank. January 4.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold 100 acres of land for $400 to Vincent and Emanuel Brown. January 6, 1848.
Same as above. January 6, 1849.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Geo. and Jacob Trumpler 90 ¼ acres for $361. January 10, 1849.
Same as above. January 10, 1849. Deed to be made out to John Happen. February 14, 1858.
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A. Knowles to Allen Latham. Requests copy of land warrant no. 154. January 23, 1847.
Deed. Eliza W. Patterson to Daniel Gregg lot 73 for $150. January 29, 1849.
James Miller sold Daniel Gregg lot 73 for $300. February 6, 1849.
Columbus. W. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Commenting "James" was a scholar and should continue his studies and not try mercantile business in spite of his ill health. February 9, 1849.
Piketon. Le Grand Byington to Allen Latham. Requests meeting to settle business. February 22, 1849.
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Survey no. 12622 for 148 4/27 acres for representatives of Robert Mosby on warrant no. 6654, 5, 6, 7. A. D. Kendrick, D.S. March 10, 1849.
Survey no. 12622 with certification of warrant no. 6554, 5, 6, 7. Signed E. P. Kendrick. March 20, 1849.
Nathaniel Massie authorization for power of attorney to Daniel Gregg. April 9, 1849.
Athens. A. B. Walker and W. P. Cutter to Allen Latham. Notice of meeting to be held in May of the Board of Directors of the Belpre and Cincinnati R. R. April 26, 1849.
Champaign Co. S. Mason received of Daniel Gregg $30 in full for attorney’s fees. May 4, 1849.
Swan and Andrews received $15 in full for fees in case of James McArthur. May 6, 1849.
Albany, Baker Co., GA. Richard H. Clark to Postmaster of Chillicothe. Inquiry of land granted to Capt. Richard Rudolph. May 9, 1849.
Deed. Thomas G. Fisk to Allen Latham for mortgage and $1, 160 acres. May 10, 1849.
Washington. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Unable to bring horse, mare, at present time but would later if requested. May 23, 1849.
Columbus, OH. Receipt $6. Paid by Allen Latham for the Daily from July 1, 1845, to November 1, 1846. May 23, 1849.
Chillicothe. Receipt. $20 part-payment of subscription to M. E. Church by Allen Latham. May 30, 1849.
Cincinnati. Nath. Sawyier to Allen Latham. Allen G. Thurman vs. Sawyier. June 27, 1849.
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Cincinnati. Allen G. Thurman and Theodore Sherer vs. Nathaniel Sawyier. Notice plaintiffs to take depositions. June 29, 1849.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Allen Latham. Enclosed three patents. July 6, 1849.
Deed. Catherine Glover to Allen Latham, for $267. July 18, 1849.
Boston. Receipt two years subscription to North American Review by Allen Latham. Little and Brown, publishers. July 2, 1849.
General Land Office to Allen Latham. Sent four Virginia Military patents. July 26, 1849.
Nathaniel Massie and wife sold to James D. Caldwell 200 acres for $500. July 28, 1849.
Same as above. July 28, 1849.
Lucasville, OH. Socrates Glaze to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase land at $1.50 per acre if timber is not destroyed; states present tenants cutting all timber. August 1, 1849.
General Land Office. John Robb to Allen Latham. Sent two Virginia land patents. August 8, 1849.
Ross Co. Turnpike Road Co. Two shares of stock of Allen Latham for $20. August 13, 1849.
Patent of warrant no. 489 to Cadwallader Wallace , survey no. 15357, 666 2/3 acres. August 17, 1849.
Deeded Alexander Rose, survey of 50 acres. September 13, 1849.
Allen Latham sold to Ottey Rose 150 acres $215.50 note due January 1. September 13, 1849.
Same as above. September 13, 1849.
Chillicothe. Surveys deeded to Alexander Rose. September 13, 1849.
Chillicothe. Receipt. Allen Latham paid $30 to M. E. Church on Walnut St. September 17, 1849.
Chillicothe. James D. Caldwell deposited with E. P. Kendrick patents and deeds for 300 acres of land in Union Co. for $300. September 24, 1849.
General Land Office to Allen Latham. Sent patent on survey no. 15706, 154 acres. November 9, 1849.
Gill and Williams receipt of $20.97 received of Allen Latham for stove and pipe. October 31, 1849.
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Chillicothe, OH. Reeves, J. Woodbridge, Cary A. Trimble to Allen Latham. Resolution adopted at meeting of citizens at Court House: Committee of three to confer with President and directors of Cincinnati and Belpre R. R. Co. about surveying territory between Chillicothe and Hillsborough. November 21, 1849.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold 201 acres to Joseph McDougal for $603. (Contract cancelled by non-payment.) November 22, 1849.
Same as above. November 22, 1849.
General Land Office to Allen Latham. Sent patent on survey no. 10585 of 151 2/5 acres. November 26, 1849.
Chillicothe. Receipt. $5.50 paid by Allen Latham for 1 barrel of flour. November 27, 1849.
Receipt $7.97. Allen Latham paid to Wm. Caine for soap. November to December 1849.
General Land Office to Allen Latham. Sent patent for Wm. J. Walker, survey no. 13518 of 20 acres. December 20, 1849.
Reynoldsburgh. Antony H. Lazell to Allen Latham. Inquiry if Dutchman paid rent of Mr. Hough’s house; also if Mr. Long paid any taxes. December 26, 1849.
Allen Latham bought of D. Adams one sack of feathers for $16.09. December 31, 1849.
Folder 116: [Will of James Dunlop]
London, England. Exemplification of the Probate Will of James Dunlop; deceased November 29, 1841. Very large two-sheet document with 3 pound seal and seal of Archbishop of Canterbury. January 23, 1850.
Folder 117: January to September 1850
Chillicothe. Receipt. $5 for North American Review paid by Allen Latham. January 1850 to 1851.
Sames as above.
Columbus. W. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Sent $100; letter optimistic. January 4, 1850.
Chillicothe. Receipt for taxes $19.14 paid by Eleazer P. Kendrick. Thomas S. Brattin, Collector. January 4, 1850.
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Fayette, OH. Oakley H. Wright to Allen Latham. Requests loan of $10 or $12 for "necessities of life" until spring; expected $500 then from land suit. January 18, 1850.
F. L. Kendrick to "Andrew." Inquiry of Martin moving to another farm; if Crips were to replace Hodson March 1; to pay taxes Monday, $28.21. February 14, 1850.
Waverly. Andrew Dumes to Allen Latham. Sold property for $2500 part in notes; now wishes to sell notes for cash. February 20, 1850.
Chillicothe. P. Poland to Allen Latham. Receipt. $90.87 for wine, brandy, and whiskey. February 28, 1850.
Locust Grove. J. G. Reed to Allen Latham. C. Palmer still on land W. H. Reed ready to pay up note. February 25, 1850.
General Land Office to A. D. Kendrick. Answers to inquiries of certain patents and surveys. March 1, 1850.
Opossom Run. Madison Co., OH. Geo. L. Noland to Allen Latham. Plat believed to be with one of Mr. Warner’s according to Daniel Freeman. March 4, 1850.
New Antioch. Samuel Matthews to Allen Latham. To be in Chillicothe April 1 to pay debt due. March 5, 1850.
Andrew D. Kendrick sold to Allen Latham $417.60 at 96 cents per acre on March 16, 1850. Assigned February 10, 1851.
Cincinnati. Receipt. $4.86 paid by Allen Latham to Little Miami R. R. Co. for transportation. March 21, 1850.
Receipt. $4.50 paid by Allen Latham for freight.
West Union. J. R. Cakime (?) to Allen Latham. Inquiry of price wanted for land in West Union. March 28, 1850.
Chillicothe. J. Madeira to Allen Latham. Requests commissioners of county to have elections submitting questions of subscription to the stock of the Belpre and Cin. R. R. Co. April 4, 1850.
Chillicothe. James Madeira to James Hall. Requested enclosed letter, above, be sent to Allen Latham. April 4, 1850.
Byington. James Argo to Allen Latham. Desires to purchase 30 acres, $2 per acre, to be paid in a year. April 6, 1850.
Bank of Circleville. O. H. Lawrence to Allen Latham. Sent $313.15, Henry Rector’s note plus interest. April 20, 1850.
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Agreement. Daniel Gregg to give patent and deed to Eljiah Beal for $240. April 24, 1850.
Allen Latham vs. Wm. Archer et al. Assigned to Wood Jones surveys listed. May term 1850.
Patent to survey no. 15910, 80 acres, warrant nos. 9118 and 9218, John Watkins. May 1, 1850.
Belpre and Cincinnati R. R. Co. paid to S. R. Ostrander $78.75 for 14 days as consulting engineer. May 21, 1850.
Hillsborough, Office Highland News. James Brown to Allen Latham. Tells of opposition to Belpre and Cincinnati R. R. by "Mat"; people willing to raise $25000 to get a R. R. to go through Hillsborough. May 25, 1850.
Chillicothe. Receipt. $100 paid by Daniel Gregg in full for all claims and fees of cases in law and chancery; signed Joseph Sill. May 28, 1850.
Printed form of Rule in reference to granting certified copies from General Land Office. J. Butterfield, Commissioner. June 1, 1850.
Richmond. W. L. Cowardin to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Richard Jones claim, $6000 value, authorized to sell. Former inquiry made by J. M. Sutton. June 3, 1850.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to E. P. Kendrick. Enclosed patent to Daniel Gregg on survey no. 15910, 80 acres on warrant nos. 9118 and 9218. June 7, 1850.
A. B. Walker to Allen Latham. County Auditor made out a map of central part of Athens Co.; to be sent by private conveyance. Picture of Ohio University on stationary. June 17, 1850.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Information of different surveys. June 18, 1850.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Senet patent on survey no. 15925 for 58 acres. June 22, 1850.
Daniel Gregg mortgage and $1 to David Gregg; land deed by Elijah W. Patterson. June 25, 1850.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Sends information of patents issued on warrant no. 5748. July 2, 1850.
Bill to Mrs. Latham, $12.52. July 6, 1850.
Cincinnati. Sarah Knowlton to Allen Latham. Soliciting aid for a Mr. and Mrs. Ford; gives history of their hardships and debts. July 10, 1850.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Acknowledged receipt of surveys. July 16, 1850.
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General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Returned survey, assignment, and warrant copy; suggests description of surveys to be found in surveyor’s office in Chillicothe. July 26, 1850.
Deed. Cadwallader Wallace and wife to Alexander McGinnis, Jr., and David Gregg. 1000 acres for $3000. July 30, 1850.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Acknowledgment of receipt of surevys. August 7, 1850.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Sent plat of four surveys. August 8, 1850.
Robert Leslie (trustee in will of James Dunlop) sold John Bates 111.5 acres for $5.50 per acre. September 10, 1850.
Deed. James D. Caldwell sold to E. P. Kendrick 100 acres for $425. September 16, 1850.
Same as above. September 6, 1850.
Water Cure. J. D. Caldwell to E. P. Kendrick. Received money and enclosed deed. September 17, 1850.
South Salem. T. M. Price to Daniel Gregg. Mr. Henry Baker to rent R. Clark farm. September 19, 1850.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Information of survey no. 13242; promises patents of surveys requested by 7th of following month. September 23, 1850.
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Bill, receipted. Evans and Clifford to Allen Latham. $13.50 for candles and tallow. October 5, 1850.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Information of survey no. 15926; sent patent for survey no. 15523. October 15, 1850.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Sent patent on survey nos. 15477 and 15962. October 15, 1850.
Bond. Nathaniel Massie to J. D. Caldwell. $300 for 300 acres in Union County. October 29, 1850.
New York. Edward King power of attorney to Daniel Gregg to sell 2000 acres. November 9, 1850.
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Herrod’s Creek. Abraham Hegler to Allen Latham. Urges part of Rail Road to be under contract to prevent people of Bainbridge to be biased about the route. November 14, 1850.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to J. L. Taylor. Unable to furnish information of survey no. 9313. December 5, 1850.
Washington City, House of Representatives. J. L. Taylor to John Hough. Sent letter from Commissioner of General Land Office concerning survey in question. December 6, 1850.
Cincinnati. Geo. T. Williamson to Allen Latham. Sent copy of endorsement of R. Priddy to ascertain assignment. December 9, 1850.
Chillicothe. Agreement. Allen Latham sold 163 acres to Josiah Lee for $350. December 9, 1850.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham sold Geo. W. Dickenson 100 acres for $290. December 12, 1850.
Same as above. December 12, 1850.
Columbus. Wm. Mitchell to Allen Latham. Fears Dr. Foulke to close mortgage on home; asks for loan to prevent loss. December 18, 1850.
Ross Co., OH. James Worthington and wife sold to Allen Latham land on Paint Street for $1000. January 1, 1851.
Promissory note. $800 for 90 days; Daniel Gregg and Angus L. Waddle to Ross Co. Bank of Chillicothe. January 29, 1851.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Information that an affidavit necessary for inquiries made. January 30, 1851.
Survey no. 16022 for 500 acres for heirs of Richard C. Anderson. E. P. Kendrick, surveyor. Attached certification of land warrant nos. 2609 and 2239 not being yet satisfied. February 6, 1851.
Chillicothe. Promissory note of Allen Latham. $1000 to McGinnis and Gregg for land conveyed. Attached to agreement for sale of 2176 2/3 acres on above note. September 10, 1851.
Cincinnati. Nath Sawyier to Allen Latham. Was offered some stock in Central Rail Road but has no survey crossing route; referred to Latham as possible investor as his land was in line of the railroad. February 7, 1851.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Acknowledgment of survey received. February 11, 1851.
Columbus. W. Russell West to Allen Latham. To meet to discuss schoolhouses. February 17, 1851.
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Cincinnati. James Hall to Allen Latham. Comments on recovery of Latham’s health; had new daughter, Catharine, nite before. February 27, 1851.
Bill in Chancery Court of Common Pleas. Allen Latham against Wm. Archer and others. Wm. K. McMillen, sheriff, Ross Co., and Special Master Commissioner Deed to Andrew D. Kendrick. October 11, 1851.
Deed. S. F. McCracken and wife sold to Allen Latham land for $900. March 1, 1851.
Deed. Andrew D. Kendrick and wife sold to Allen Latham 435 acres for $418 March 25, 1851.
Chillicothe. Hobby Reynolds to Allen Latham. Seeking position or job with railroad about to be built. March 26, 1851.
Receipt. Allen Latham paid $33 to Henry Massie for fees from him and Samuel F. McCracken in case of Thomas James vs. Wm. Gilman. March 27, 1851.
Receipt. Allen Latham paid $626.23 for land purchased at Sheriff’s sale in case of Edward Jennings vs. Wm. Gilman. March 27, 1851.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Acknowledgment of receipt of survey no. 15275 to be patented in "a few days." March 28, 1851.
Columbus. W. Russell West to Allen Latham. Sending by stage coach drawings for school house. March 31, 1851.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed patent for survey no. 15275. April 7, 1851.
Columbus. W. Russell West to Allen Latham. Sent drawings for additions to school house; suggests ventilation to be supervised. April 19, 1851.
Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid $50 in full exclusive of costs in case of Scioto Wesson, administrator of Samuel D. Wesson, deceased, vs. Daniel Gregg. July 19, 1851.
Chillicothe. Certificate of six shares of Capital Stock in Scioto Telegraph Co. to Allen Latham for $150. June 2, 1851.
Chillicothe. Receipt. Allen Latham paid $200, first installment of $5 per share on 40 shares of capital stock in Chillicothe Gas, Light and Coke Co. June 3, 1851.
Steamport, Henderson Co., KY. R. G. Samuel to A. D. Kendrick. Agent of Mrs. Fox, heir of David Williams, due 1500 acres for services in the Revolutionary War. June 5, 1851.
New Orleans. Wm. Christy to Surveyor of Virginia Military District. Sent copy of Virginia Military warrant and asks how to dispose of it. January 28, 1850.
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General Land Office. J. Butterfield to E. P. Kendrick. Information of survey no. 871 of 300 acres. June 10, 1851.
Cincinnati. Geo. T. Williamson to Allen Latham. Requests plat and certificate to obtain patent. June 13, 1850.
Deed. Warner Barnes and wife sold to A. G. Thurman and Wm. Waddle plat of 1 ½ acres. June 13, 1851.
Chillicothe. Wm. Gilmore and wife sold to Allen Latham lot on Paint Street for $1294.42. June 13, 1851.
Columbus. W. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Money due on land purchased and $200 debt additional; requesting loan. June 19, 1851.
Cincinnati. Wm. R. Cassilly to Allen Latham. Willing to appropriate money for railroad only on condition it will go through Hillsboro. June 19, 1851.
Cincinnati. Wm. R. Cassilly to Allen Latham. Refused loan for Belpre R. R. until promised if road continues to Hillsboro. June 22, 1851.
Relinquishment to Cadwallader Wallace made by Alexander McGinnis, Jr., and wife and Daniel Gregg, 600 acres for $1. Plat attached. July 15, 1851.
Chillicothe. Jno. F. Waddle to Dr. S. W. Foulke. Sent proposition to be presented at the School Director’s meeting. August 4, 1851.
Chillicothe. John Lockwood and Co. to Contractors for Chillicothe Gas Works states "Warrens" Fire and Water Proof Composition Roofing gave universal satisfaction to all users in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Wheeling, and other cities. August 4, 1851.
Chillicothe. Jno. F. Waddle and Wm. B. Flood to School Director. To cover school house roof with Warren’s Water and Fireproof roofing at $5 per square. August 4, 1851.
Chillicothe. Receipt. Allen Latham paid $12.50 as first installment of five shares of Capital Stock of the Valley House Association. James Rowe, Treas. August 8, 1851.
Chillicothe. Receipt. Allen Latham paid $4.60 for box of candles, Alex Fraser. August 30, 1851.
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Agreement. Benjamin Roads bought 179 acres for $439.65 from Allen Latham. September 3, 1851.
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Same above. September 3, 1851.
Alexander McGinnis, Jr., and wife and Daniel Gregg deeded to Allen Latham for $2000, 666 2/3 acres. September 10, 1851.
Deed. Allen Latham and wife sold to Daniel Gregg for $2000, in Ross and Pike Co. September 10, 1851.
Receipt. Allen Latham paid $8.02 to A. D. Sproat. September 9, 1851.
Richmond. Thos. J. Evans to Allen Latham. Acknowledging receipt of $5. September 16, 1851.
Chillicothe. Sarah Pierson applying for same school if acceptable to directors on Board of Education. September 16, 1851.
John Wallace assigns survey no. 10037 to Jacob Koons, 1000 acres. Also Thomas Shannon and wife Polly assignment of warrant no. 5888 to Jacob Koons. September 17, 1851.
James Russel purchased of Allen Latham 26 acres for $91. September 18, 1851.
Catharine E. Adams to Board of Education. Requests to continue as a public school teacher. September 23, 1851.
Receipt. Allen Latham paid $3.50 to John Ewing for setting "4 tires on a hack." September 23, 1851.
Receipt paid $10.81 to James Taylor for lumber. September 25, 1851.
Receipt. Allen Latham paid to Wm. Cain $6.71 for purchase of soap, tallow, etc. October 1851.
Entry 30 acres by Daniel Gregg on warrant no. 442. October 4, 1851. Certification above a true copy. Signed F. M. Wright, auditor of state. June 27, 1859.
Chillicothe. Bill, Denning and Campbell to Mr. Rodgers, $19.07. October 9, 1851.
Receipt. Allen Latham paid $7.45 to W. C. Bonn for shingles. October 15, 1851.
Chillicothe. Receipted Bill. Allen Latham paid $14.22 to Geo. W. Williams for putting grate in stove. October 17, 1851.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Robert Allen 50 acres for $225 to be paid within 10 days. Plat on reverse. October 18, 1851.
Settlement receipt. Daniel Gregg and Edward King. October 20, 1851.
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Waverly, Pike Co. OH. Alexander W. Carnes to Allen Latham. Offers $3 per acre for certain tract of land; states timber being rapidly removed in cords and rails; suggests preventing waste to continue unless authorized. October 31, 1851.
Waverly, Clark, Musteen to Allen Latham. Offers to build cabin to guard timber on land. November 2, 1851.
Columbus. Wm. Miner to Allen Latham. Statement, $36.32. Costs and interest on case of Francis Colleday et al vs. Noah Ellis et al. November 13, 1851.
Receipt. Allen Latham paid $4.98 for Piketon Journal 3 yrs 16 wks. November 14, 1851.
Portsmouth. E. W. Jordan to Allen Latham. Reporting business accomplished with Miller, Elsas, and Kinney. November 15, 1851.
Chillicothe. Receipt. $500 paid by Allen Latham to Joseph Spencer for work on fireplace and grate. November 15, 1851.
Columbus. Frank Andrews to Allen Latham. Promises to settle costs due upon receipt of money from Tod. November 18, 1851.
Deed. Allen Latham sold Lewis Demoss 194 acres for $1200. November 18, 1851.
Same as above. November 18, 1851.
New Antioch. Samuel Matthews to Allen Latham. Arrangements completed to settle father’s notes; asks if matter may be attended. November 25, 1851.
Columbus. S.Crosby to Allen Latham. Atchins board bill to be paid $42; also $70 order due stage co. November 29, 1851.
Cincinnati. Nath Sawyier to Allen Latham. Inquires of Belpre R. R.; was offered stock in trade for land. November 29, 1851.
Survey no. 16103 for Allen Latham, 340 acres, warrant no. 6555.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Edward King. Sent patent on survey no. 16076. December 13, 1851.
Survey for Samuel McCalloct, assignee, 17 acres on warrant no. 442. Nathaniel Massise, D.S. Certification of copy by F. M. Wright. December 20, 1851.
Survey no. 2105 Robert Anderson, 100 acres, warrant no. 4493. A. D. Kendrick, D.S. Certification of warrant not being satisfied by E. P. Kendrick. December 25, 1851.
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New Antioch. S. Matthews to Allen Latham. Unable to be in Chillicothe before January 6. December 29, 1851.
Receipt. Allen Latham paid Little and Brown $5 for a year’s subscription to North American Review. December 30, 1852.
Geo. Williamson’s promise to procure for Allen Latham, agent and trustee for heirs of Richard C. Anderson, a patent on survey no. 4481 for 200 acres; also promises $14 fees with interest. January 1852.
Receipt. Allen Latham paid $5 for the North American Review for two years. 1852 to 1854.
Receipt. Allen Latham paid $3.00 for subscription to the Chillicothe Advertiser. January 1, 1852.
Chillicothe. Receipt. Allen Latham paid $28.77 to A. D. Sproat for paints. January 2, 1852.
Chillicothe. Receipt. Allen Latham paid $300 to Clement Pine, bookseller and stationer. January 5, 1852.
Scioto Township, Ross County. Wm. G. Mick, Justice of the Peace to Constable, summons Cushing Wood and Co. to appear January 5, 1853, to answer plea of Patrick Graham, debt $26.25. December 30, 1852.
Receipt. $6 paid by Allen Latham to Ewing and Pearson for harnesses. January 5, 1852.
Portsmouth. E. W. Jordan to Allen Latham. Reporting business accomplished with Miller, Elsas, and Kinney. November 15, 1851.
Receipt. Josiah Sibley paid $23.68 taxes on property in Scioto County. January 7, 1852.
Survey for Otho Rose, 50 acres. John Windal, surveyor. June 9, 1852.
Cincinnati. James M. McKee to Allen Latham. States Main of Columbus wishes to buy or lease property formerly rented; offers $4500. January 11, 1852.
Lexington, VA. E. F. Paxton, no addressee. Requests bill of costs of survey to present heirs of Stockdell; unable to collect funds to settle brother’s note. January 12, 1852.
Columbus. J. M. McKee to Allen Latham. Requests remittance; business good, collections fair. January 13, 1852.
Columbus. J. M. McKee to Allen Latham. Banks had low exchange; acknowledged receipt of draft. January 16, 1852.
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Chillicothe. Daniel Gregg to A. F. Wilkins. Three short copies of letters about sale of land. January 17, 1852, March 21, 1852, and May 4, 1852. Daniel Gregg to S. M. Bean; offered land on same terms. May 4, 1852.
Greenway. C. Robbins to Allen Latham. States ward is of good deportment and health and improving some in studies but is rather lethargic and backward. January 24, 1852.
Locust Grove, Adams Co., OH. Thomas J. Leedon to Allen Latham. Inquires if he might wish to rent property for cash; Geo. Jenkins rented it two years just for repairs but are all done. January 30, 1852.
Chillicothe. Dan Thompson, City Hay Scales, J. T. Smith, Hay 18.80 new wt. February 1852.
General Land Office. J. Butterfield to Daniel Gregg. Acknowledged letter and sent two Virginia military surveys. February 2, 1852.
Chillicothe. Bill. W. G. Williams to Allen Latham. Acknowledged receipt of survey but no patent to be issued because of irregularities. February 9, 1852.
New Vienna. Sam Kendrick to Mr. and Mrs. Latham. Letter of thanks for advice, etc; hopes to marry within a month. February 12, 1852.
Cincinnati. Thomas Porell to Allen Latham. Information of a meeting for the passage of a law authorizing the auditor of State to receive county bonds instead of state stocks for security. February 20, 1952.
Chillicothe. Agreement. Allen Latham sold 104 acres to John McGhee $416 with interest. February 28, 1852.
Goddard House, Maysville. A. Bassett to Daniel Gregg. Acknowledged receipt of claims against road. March 1, 1852.
General Land Office. J. Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed two Virginia military warrants. March 5, 1852.
Deed of Conveyance. Edward King sold Daniel Gregg 2000 acres for $6000. March 1, 1852.
Deed. Daniel Gregg sold land to Wm. Lennox for $4 per acre. March 6, 1852.
Waverly. J. McGehee to Allen Latham. States Headly is "up to mischief"; asks him to be ejected from house so he and family might move in. Three cent stamp affixed. March 6, 1852.
Agreement. Between Daniel Gregg and William Lennox. Same as former. March 6, 1852.
Office of Chillicothe Gas Light and Coke Co. to Allen Latham, 44 shares in Capital Stock for $1150, S. W. Foulke, Pres. March 9, 1852.
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Agreement between Daniel Gregg sold Wm. Lennox 75 acres at $4 per acre. March 10, 1852.
Ross County. Joseph G. White vs. County Commissioners. True Copy. March 16, 1852.
Cincinnati. Geo. T. Williamson to Allen Latham. R. Priddy survey of 200 acres; bought in 1831 by V. Wilson for $111; may sell for $247.17. March 17, 1852.
Washington. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Requests acknowledgment of $200 paid; undecided whether to let son go to school or to have him work. March 17, 1852.
Matthew Bonner to Allen Latham. Introduces friend Col. Gerrard as agent for Mr. Valentine Wilson to let son go to school or to have him work. March 17, 1852.
Suffolk, VA. Wm. Sumner to Allen Latham. Offers proposition about Revolutionary land claims. March 31, 1852.
Wm. H. Latham writing Uncle for advice about business investment in a city car line; gives details of proposition and advantages and disadvantages of the venture. April 10, 1852.
Zanesville. John Bowman and Wm. H. Beard to Allen Latham. Trustees declared a dividend of 2% on stock. April 12, 1852.
Cincinnati. Receipt. Allen Latham paid $6.25 to Broadway Hotel for board and R. R. Drayage. April 25, 1852.
Lexingon, VA. E. F. Paxton to Allen Latham. Requests statement of money due and payments made on property due heirs of John Stockdell. Three cent stamp affixed. April 28, 1852.
Greenway. C. Robbins to J. M. Lane. Cacancy [vacancy?] offered to son for military school. May 3, 1852.
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Clinton. J. G. Whitson to E. P. Kendrick. Agent for heirs of Julius Rutherford to investigate claims for Virginia military land; requests information. May 24, 1852.
Survey, Isaac P. Davis, deeded 51 acres. May 24, 1859.
Survey, Chas. Bruney, 25 acres. May 29, 1852. Deeded December 19, 1855.
Deed. Allen Latham and wife to Isaac P. Davis, $250. January 7, 1856.
Plat of half a dozen surveys, two, one R. Williams, survey quoted.
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Deed. Jacob and Chas. Brunney sold to Henry Williams 65 acres for $373.75. February 24, 1866.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Jaocb and Chas. Brunney 166 acres for $830. May 29, 1852.
Lexington, KY. Joseph Ficklin, no addressee. Tracing family back to 1690. May 31, 1852.
Columbus. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Meeting "opposition" from Samuel; asks for influence to change attitude of board members. Three cent stamp affixed. June 1, 1852.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham, no addressee. Requests deed made to Adam Spangler of Franklin Co., 445 acres, survey no. 6120. June 14, 1852.
Lancaster, OH. P. B. Ewing to Daniel Gregg. McGinnis and Gregg account of $2757.78 entitles Gregg to stock certificates. June 25, 1852.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham writing for Rail Road route to cover desirable territories. July 4, 1852.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold John Elliott survey no. 12954 for $6 per acre. July 9, 1852.
Shepherdstown. E. J. Lee to Allen Latham. Inquiry if he might sell warrant for 50 acres. July 12, 1852.
Columbus. Jeremiah Armstrong to Allen Latham. Inquiry of terms for sale of house and lot. July 17, 1852.
Funeral Notice. Pleasant Thurman’s daughter Maria. July 19, 1852.
Cincinnati. Pass on L. M. R. R. for Allen Latham, from Cincinnati to Columbus. August 4, 1852.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Andrew D. Kendrick. Patent refused on two surveys as no authority on file of power of attorney. August 6, 1852.
Deed. Allen Latham and wife sold land to Daniel Gregg for $1200. August 11, 1852.
Pike Co., OH. John McGehee to Allen Latham. Reminder of $150 note due and promises to pay as soon as a rich relative gives him the money. August 16, 1832.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Hartman Ginder and Godfrey Ginder 100 acres for $500. August 23, 1852.
Chillicothe. Auction Bill paid by Allen Latham, $1.38. September 29, 1852.
Plats of several surveys. October 2, 1852.
John Windal, surveyor. Survey for Godfrey and Hartman Ginder. September 19, 1852.
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Washington. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Sent a letter from a prospective buyer from Kentucky of his farm and asks information of him. October 19, 1852.
Springfield, OH. Warren Kruger to Allen Latham. Writes for Allen who asks for a box on Thanksgiving; states he is well and busy with studies. November 16, 1852.
Assignment by John Cassil to Richard Davis, survey no. 10939. November 19, 1852.
Concerning laws of Ohio on taxes of various lands and sale for same. Andrew Neil, Auditor, sold to Beriah W. Miller survey no. 10938. Contained 200 acres. November 19, 1852.
Washington. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Requests name of gentleman who wrote from Kentucky regarding purchase of farm. November 22, 1852.
Zanesville. Trustees of Bank of Zanesville to Allen Latham. Dividend of 20% declared for stockholders, $263.33 due Latham. November 23, 1852.
Agreement. James W. Adams bought of Allen Latham 143 acres of survey no. 11346 for $429. November 24, 1852.
Columbus. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Asks advice about two propositions to take for life; continuing profession of teaching or to go to Iowa to seek opportunity in Deaf and Dumb institution. December 2, 1852.
Deed. Allen Latham and wife sold 176 acres to Edward King for $792. December 8, 1852.
McArthur. Henry Payne to Allen Latham. Acknowledgmenet of $5.30 received for taxes. Three cent stamp affixed. December 13, 1852.
Agreement. Edward King sold 176 acres to Daniel Gregg for $800. December 13, 1852.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Returned survey requested. December 15, 1852.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold 465 ½ acres to Francis W. McConnell for $1055. December 20, 1852.
Gallipolis. Geo. House to Allen Latham. Response to letter about a quit claim deed to McCurme (?). December 24, 1852.
Cleveland. R. T. Mason to Jno. T. Waddell. Inquiry of possessor of land once owned by Archibald Gordon in 1826; asks value. December 31, 1852.
Washington, DC. Irving Hotel Bill to Latham, $8.25. 1853.
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Cleveland. Brayton and Mason to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Archibald Gordan’s land for heirs; has letter dated 1827 addressed to Gordan from Latham concerning quantity and location of land. January 8, 1853.
100 acres of land sold at public sale to Daniel Gregg for $6477; valued at $325 formerly owned by Daniel Morgan. January 10, 1853.
Cushing Wood and Co. to Geo. Armstrong. Bill $25 for subscriptions to Daily. January 10, 1853.
Chillicothe. Halcomb and Co. to Allen Latham. Bill for coffee $20.23. January 10, 1853.
Ross Co. Geo. Ross assigns to Daniel Gregg 9 acres. On reverse: agreement between Enos Rinehart and Geo. Ross 350 acres in 1846 or 1847. January 13, 1853.
Zanesville. Trustees enclosed to Allen Latham $365.10. January 17, 1853.
Deed. Wm. B. Franklin, County auditor, to Patrick Braddock, 12, acres, $0.697 amount for unpaid taxes. January 18, 1853.
Cleveland. Brayton and Mason to Allen Latham. Land mentioned not believed to be same as searched for by heirs of Archibald Gordan. January 18, 1853.
Deed. Eleazer P. Kendrick sold Daniel Gregg 200 acres for $650. January 18, 1853.
Deed. Eleazer P. Kendrick sold Daniel Gregg 200 acres for $200. January 18, 1853.
Deed. Eleazer P. Kendrick sold to Nathaniel Massie for land and $1. January 19, 1853.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Information desired not available until interest in surveys is given. January 25, 1853.
Columbus. B. Bateham to Allen Latham. Desires to buy land to build a "magnificent" home and garden; inquires of possible location. January 31, 1853.
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Receipt. A. Latham paid $3.00 for subscription to the Advertiser, one year. February 4, 1853.
Agreement. Isaac Mirkell and Andrew Mirkell; half of estate of Henry Mirkell to be shared; also care of widow for rest of her life. February 4, 1853.
Paint Valley. J. Reed to Allen Latham. Desires to purchase land of Cabin Clark but is unsure of his title to the land. Three cent stamp affixed. February 7, 1853.
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General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Acknowledged receipt of letter, surveys, and papers; patents to be examined. February 12, 1853.
Washington. John Douglas stated he examined the records to year 1835 and found power of attorney from Hector McNeal to Archibald McNeal to sell all his Ohio lands; didn’t find James Preston’s name. February 14, 1853.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Unable to recognize him as attorney in case of Combs and Koons. February 10, 1853.
North American Review receipt. Allen paid $10 for year’s subscription. February 17, 1853.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold E. Ogan 96 ¼ acres for $365. March 2, 1853.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Acknowledging letter received. March 7, 1853.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Acknowledgment of letter; patents to be sent later. March 7, 1853.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Robert Thompson part of survey no. 5139 for $6 per acre. March 10, 1853.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Letter and will of Sarah Snead received and filed with military surveys for patents. March 15, 1853.
Deed. Arthur Watts and wife sold to Thomas H. Cushing for $3500 part of lot no. 58 in Chillicothe. March 22, 1853.
Deed. Samuel Prior sold to John R. Thompson 100 acres for $3 per acre. April 1, 1853.
Duplicate deed of above. April 1, 1853.
Bear Creek, Scioto Co., OH. Spicer Shelpman to Allen Latham. States wife went to Pennsylvania to secure money to purchase land to return in 4 or 6 wks and will have $150 at least to pay immediately. April 8, 1853.
Reeds Mills. Thomas K. Harper to Allen Latham. Offers land trading proposition. April 16, 1853.
Richmond, VA. James Sutton, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests military patent sent 6 yrs previously in name of James Jones who accuses him of selling it. April 27, 1853.
Zanesville. Trustees of bank to Allen Latham. Declare dividend of 18%, $256.40 due Latham. May 3, 1853.
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Court of Common Pleas, Union Co., OH. "John Doe and Richard Roe," Nathaniel Massie $300 damage. May 10, 1853.
Cleveland. Susan D. Williams to Allen Latham. Bought tea in N. Y. and sends 23 lib. at 75 cents per pound. June 2, 1853.
Taylor’s bill. $11.25 to Daniel Gregg from H. Sulzbacker. June 1853.
Washington. W. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Expects to have $3000 and wants to go West to purchase lands; asks if he has any warrants to sell. June 13, 1853.
Marietta. E. B. Perkins to Allen Latham. Invitation to attend Dartmouth class reunion. June 5, 1853.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Sent copy of "report" and to issue patent on survey no. 16133 as soon as possible. June 20, 1853.
Worthington Seminary. Maria F. Crosby to Allen Latham. Inquiry if city schools to include art as a subject; desires to be instructor. June 22, 1853.
Maysville, KY. N. F. Rogers to Allen Latham. Desired patent for 120 acres. June 25, 1853.
Agreement. Daniel Gregg sold Wm. Lennox 75 acres for $317. July 1, 1853.
Montreal Hotel. Receipt. $5.17 Allen Latham paid for board, room, and bath. July 4, 1853.
Deed. James McClintick to Allen Latham. Sheriff’s sale of land formerly owned by Coram heirs. June 4, 1853.
Receipt. 4.11 pounds Board Bill paid by Allen Latham. July 6, 1853.
Allen Latham to Daniel Gregg. "Sarah" sent affidavit but not account against estate. July 10, 1853.
Boston. Hotel Bill $11.00 paid by Allen Latham. July 14, 1853.
Dressmaker’s Bill $7.98 paid by Allen Latham. August 6, 1853.
Portsmouth. Dugan and MacKay to Daniel Gregg. Joshua Marshall made a deposit of $40; Casey refused to make one saying land not worth the price. August 20, 1853.
Tax claim on survey no. 7863 in name of John Woodside 100 acres; patented to Nathaniel Massie. $62.82 paid by Daniel Gregg; bought title to land. August 25, 1853.
Land Office at Fayette, Missouri. E. E. Buckner, no addressee. Concerning Missouri lands exchanged for Ohio lands; question of title and deeds. August 27, 1853.
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Indianapolis. M. Lene to Allen Latham. Requests account of amount expended for traveling expenses. September 11, 1853.
Columbus. J. M. Doherty to Allen Latham. Desires advice on some business matters. September 20, 1853.
Wm. T. M. Clinkick, Commissioner. The President of the U.S.A. to Allen Latham and Cadwallader Wallace; notice to appear as witnesses in Circuit Court case; penalty of non- appearance, $1000. September 21, 1853.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Enclosed patent of survey no. 12345. October 22, 1853.
Cincinnati. W. A. Latham to John Drake. Introduces Daniel Gregg who brought Aunt, Mrs. Allen Latham, who was to stay a few days. September 26, 1853.
Chillicothe. Bill, receipted, $6 for barrel of flour paid by Allen Latham to James Clark and son. November 9, 1853.
Union Common Pleas. Nathaniel Massie vs. Beseas Miller. Ejectment judgment. November 23, 1853.
Surveys, 70 acres of survey no. 14859 and one 114 ¾ acres.
Chillicothe. Invitation "to the ladies" from Mr. May. December 14, 1853.
Mortgage. Daniel Gregg to John Mechem for $300 on 65 acres. December 19, 1853.
Deed. John Mechem and wife to Daniel Gregg, $400, 65 acres. December 19, 1853.
Assignment to A. D. Kendrick. 222 acres on warrant no. 5742, Cadwallader Wallace.
Chillicothe. Transfer to Daniel Gregg of above title. July 25, 1853.
Receipt. Cadwallader Wallace assigned to A. D. Kendrick survey no. 6437, 222 acres. December 24, 1853.
Chillicothe. Receipted account. $6.18 paid by Allen Latham for candles. February 2, 1854.
Deed. John Scott and wife to Allen Latham for $400 parts of lots 16 and 19. February 8, 1854.
Pass. Daniel Gregg round trip ticket from Galeon, OH, to Indianapolis. February 18, 1854.
Deed. Daniel Massie and wife to Daniel Gregg for $500, 200 acres. February 27, 1854.
Same as above deed. February 27, 1854.
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Two surveys, one 75 acres, as deeded to Wm. Lennox, other 56 acres, as deeded to James Lennox from Cadwallader Wallace. February 28, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Wm. L. Latham. Enclosed Virginia Military patent for 904 ¼ acres in favor of Allen Latham. March 4, 1854.
Chillicothe. Allen C. McArthur to Allen Latham. Requests letter of recommendation as a surveyor; expects much business from newly acquired Indian territory. March 8, 1854.
Agreement. Henry Massie leased Preston Kilbough, survey no. 14220, 185 acres. March 15, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Milton S. Latham. Acknowledged receipt of letter. March 16, 1854.
Northampton. S. Wells to a classmate. Requesting memoir for promised committee’s biography of Leonard. March 24, 1854.
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Deed. Allen Latham and wife deed to Daniel Gregg, 1953 acres. April 3, 1854.
Survey no. 14912 and warrant no. 1159 to Smith Snead, 155 acres. Allen Latham assignee of Elias E. Buckner. April 3, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Enclosed land patent on warrant no. 1159 for 155 acres. April l6, 1854.
Patent U.S. land grant to Allen Latham, 80 acres. April 10, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Enclosed two military patents on no. 6549, 57 acres and one for 634 acres. April 13, 1854.
Cadwallader Wallace’s certification of location of land warrant no. 5742 for 222 acres. April 15, 1854. Certification all fees were paid. April 16, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Enclosed two patents, 6 acres and 250 acres. April 20, 1854.
Genral Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Information of patents on Virginia Military warrant no. 9186 in name of James Camey. April 21, 1854.
S. D. Stratton, Justice of the Peace of Scioto County; Andrew Kendrick and wife appointed Daniel Gregg a power of attorney. April 25, 1854.
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General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Sent patent on Virginia Military Warrant no. 6650 for 200 acres. May 1, 1854.
Deed. Isaac Miskell to Daniel Gregg, 30 acres for $100. May 6, 1854.
Agreement. Wm. Lennox sold to Isaac Vandyke and Hannah Allender 75 acres of survey nos. 15452 and 15056 for $600. May 8, 1854.
Same as above. May 8, 1854.
Notice from clerk of court of common pleas to sheriff of Ross County to notify John Reinhardt of suit against him by Allen Latham to be answered by May 27. April 24, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Sent Virginia military patent on warrant no. 6555 for 617 acres. May 12, 1854.
Land Grant to Allen Latham 260 acres, U.S. General Land Office seal. May 30, 1854.
S. A. Kendrick to husband. Expecting him home; anxious to see him; asks if she should come to him. May 18, 1854.
A. D. Kendrick to Mr. Gregg. Information of Mr. Flagg and business of a Mr. Andreson. May 22, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Error on Virginia military warrant nos. 6063 and 6560. List of 14 surveys and acreage. May 26, 1854.
Agreement. Daniel Gregg sold Squire Sayne part of survey no. 15357, 56 acres, for $252. May 26, 1854.
Andrew Miskell’s assignment to Daniel Gregg of interest in article of agreement with Miskell’s brother.
Land Grant to Tennison B. Anderson and John Anderson, 712 acres. U.S. General Land Office seal. May 19, 1854.
John Wilson to Allen Latham. Enclosed Virginia military patent on 712 acres in favor of heirs of Littleberry Mosby assigned to Tennison B. and John Anderson. May 29, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Acknowledgment of receipt of surveys and patents; returned some corrected. May 17, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Sent survey no. 16108 as requested. June 9, 1854.
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General Land Office. John Wilson to E. P. Kendrick. Inquiry of survey no. 10434 for 166 acres; Thos. J. McArthur, surveyor. June 16, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Enclosed patent in favor of Clem Read. June 2, 1854.
Washington. Ssamuel Niles to Allen Latham. Requested copy of a map published in 1815 by B. H. and A. Bourne of Chillicothe. June 29, 1854.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Hanson L. Penn. States Daniel Gregg to receive any money collected for him; to return to Cincinnati in cooler weather. July 7, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Enclosed patents for 57 ½ acres to Wm. Courier and Isaac Beall. July 22, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Survey no. 16104 on warrant no. 9098 delayed patent because of question in assignment made. July 26, 1854. Allen Latham to Commissioner of General Land Office. Enclosed assignment made and copy of letter from a former commissioner to clarify above delay. August 5, 1854
Receipt. Allen Latham paid $20 retainer’s fee on lands claimed by heirs of Jas. Clark. July 27, 1854.
Chillicothe. Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid $20.68 to Allen Latham for office fees on survey no. 6437 for 222 acres in name of representatives of Marks Vandewall. July 26, 1854.
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Chillicothe. E. P. Kendrick to S. H. Parker. Daniel Gregg to call on business; asks favors shown him. August 6, 1854.
General Land Office. Chas. S. Frailey to Daniel Gregg. Information about survey no. 15473. August 7, 1854.
J. S. Taylor to John Wilson. Daniel Gregg to call on business; asks favors shown him. August 27, 1854.
Twenty-acre survey nos. 12777, 12778, and 14582 deeded to Michael Loubershimer. August 24, 1854.
Article of agreement. Daniel Gregg sold Archelaus Bowers and Hiram Bowers 152 acres; part of survey no. 15357 for $550. August 26, 1854.
Deed. David Gregg sold property in Chillicothe for $750 to Daniel Gregg. September 7, 1854.
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Chillicothe. Receipted bill, $9.49 ½ paid by Allen Latham to Joshiah T. Purdum. September 1854.
Chillicothe. Deed. Allen Latham sold 131 acres part of survey nos. 12642, 15685, and 12628 and 9 to Henry Dick for $5 per acre. September 16, 1854.
Agreement. Daniel Gregg sold to James Chadwell part of survey no. 15357 for $175. September 16, 1854.
Chillicothe. Same as above. September 16, 1854.
Same as above. September 16, 1854.
Chillicothe. Daniel Gregg to A. G. Thurman. Sent dates of two deeds to Wm. H. Thompson and amounts paid for each. May 29, 1855.
Court of Common Pleas. Allen Latham against Robert Clark, Eliz. Clark, Sr., Eliz. Clark, Jr., Nancy Clark, Joseph Clark, Henry and Sarah Byron. Question of rightful possession of land. September 20, 1854.
Receipt. $12.10 Stephen O. Hand to Mike Davis. September 23, 1854.
Wm. H. Thompson and wife to Lethel Young. $350 for town lot. September 20, 1854.
Same as above. October 2, 1854.
Muscatine. A. D. Kendrick to Daniel Gregg. His title bonds and notes misplaced. Requests purchases made for him as transportation unsure until R.R. finished. October 8, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Acknowledged receipt of letter for survey no. 16071 and 16076; to issue scrip. October 16, 1854.
Receipt. Cushing Wood and Co. $4.43, signed Wm. D. Wesson. October 16, 1854.
Virginia Land Office, Richmond. S. H. Parker to Allen Latham. Certification of loss of warrant necessary before seal of office might be placed on copy of same. October 23, 1854.
J. M. J. de Pumarejo sold to Daniel Gregg 5 acres for $10. October 14, 1854.
Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid $1.10 for 18 ft. piece of lumber. Signed, C. C. Allen. October 26, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Concerning handling of scrip. October 28, 1854.
John Wendal surveyd 52 acres for Samuel Cochenom. November 1, 1854.
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General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Parents to issue on warrant no. 9121 as soon as assignment in Gregg’s favor is received. November 4, 1854.
Columbus. Samuel Crosby to Daniel Gregg. Agrees to business proposition porposed formerly. November 6, 1854.
John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Acknowledged receipt of assignment; to send patent at early date. November 14, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Requests additional evidence to procure a patent. November 17, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Forwarded three patents. November 18, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Enclosed patent of survey no. 16104 for 380 acres. November 18, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed patents on warrant nos. 9121 and 5733. November 20, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed six pieces of scrip for warrant no. 442 for 1777 acres. November 21, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Requests return of three patents to receive official seal which was omitted. November 22, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Requests return of a patent to receive official seal which was omitted. November 22, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Received returned patents; official seal affixed and forwarded again. November 2, 1854.
Muscatine. A. D. Kendrick to Daniel Gregg. Names several persons on whom his order is to be drawn in his favor. December 8, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Notification certain certificate necessary before patent might be issued on warrant no. 6128; names surveys already patented on warrant. December 9, 1854.
Muscatine, Ia. A. D. Kendrick to Daniel Gregg. Sent $253 of state stock and independent banks of Indiana for exchange. December 14, 1854.
W. Marshal Anderson to Daniel Gregg. Unsure of amount owed to Andrew. December 16, 1854.
S. Craig to D. Gregg. Enclosed certificate of heirship. December 20, 1854.
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Open Court of Franklin Co. Certificate of Jerimiah McLane deceased, heirs-at-law.
Stephen O. Hand to Daniel Gregg. Leased shoestore to Allen Latham for $300. December 21, 1854.
Heirship of Jerimiah McLane. December 22, 1854.
Muscatine. A. D. Kendrick to Daniel Gregg. In regard to $235 sent for exchange; requests settlement soon. December 30, 1854.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Patent to be issued on survey no. 8202. Acknowledged receipt of certification of heirship required. December 30, 1854.
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Muscatine. A. D. Kendrick to Daniel Gregg. Requests exchange not to be sent as value too low; sent McGinnis’ tax receipt; to sell any land purchased of his father; inquiry of Anderson land. January 7, 1855.
Agreement for arbitration between The Marietta and Cincinnati R. R. Co. and Cushing Wood and Co. (5 pages, seals) January 23, 1855.
Canaan. J. M. Kittridge to Latham. Enclosed "Bond." Explains condition in it. January 13, 1855.
Allen Latham assigned 200 acres of survey no. 12017 of warrant no. 6508 to Daniel Gregg for value received. January 16, 1855.
Luke Douglas’ information of Orris Parish, deceased, intestate with five children. January 17, 1855.
Chillicothe. Daniel Gregg to W. L. Latham. Requests aid to procure patent for Allen Latham. January 19, 1855.
General Land Office. (Copy) John Wilson, no addressee. Questions arise concerning warrant no. 8952 for 1649 acres; heir of Lt. Lewis. January 18, 1855.
Daniel Gregg to J. M. Rickey. Answer by agent; $3 per acre asked. Land owned by Allen Latham and not Kendrick. February 3, 1855. J. M. Rickey to A. D. Kendrick. Offered to purchase tract of land for timber. January 30, 1855.
Greenfield. Alfred S. Dickey to Mr. A. Latham. Requests disposition of case against the Clarks; asks to settle by compromise. February 6, 1855.
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Article of agreement. Allen Latham sold James Cottrel 43 ½ acres for $174, survey nos. 14642 and 15681. February 7, 1855.
Deed. Patrick Braddock to Daniel Gregg. 12 acres on survey no. 4151 for $28. February 12, 1855.
General Land Office. John Wilson to M. Latham. Acknowledged receipt of Virginia military survey no. 15705 for 1742 acres in name of heir of Samuel McLene. Patent to come after examination. February 30, 1855.
Deed. Stephen Letterst and wife to Allen Latham lot 273 in Chillicothe. February 27, 1855.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Milton Latham. Enclosed patent on Virginia military survey no. 15705 for 1742 acres in name of Allen Latham. February 27, 1855.
Survey and plat purchased by Geo. Duncan and assigned to occupants. D. Gregg, surveyor, requested Mr. Windall to "run" the above and return plat. February 28, 1855.
White River Junction, VT. J. K. Hamilton to Allen Latham. Information of judgment rendered on property of Latham and Co. March 5, 1855.
Salem. Chas. H. Cornwell to Daniel Gregg. Requests description of Andrew Kendrick’s land in Crohocton [Coshocton?] Co. March 5, 1855. Reply on same sheet from D. G. March 7, 1855.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Samuel Rinehard 250 acres in Ross and Pike Counties $1358.
Same as above. March 10, 1855.
Richmond General Land Office. J. H. Parker to E. P. Kendrick. Enclosed copy requested; asks $1 fee be paid in gold. March 14, 1855.
White River Junction, VT. J. K. Hamilton to Allen Latham. Concerning business of Mr. Lewis and Mr. Peck; sale of certain tract of land to be made. March 15, 1855.
Descriptions in two deeds to Samuel M. Hayes, 80 acres on survey no. 12646 and heir of A. C. Moats, 80 acres on survey no. 12646, from A. L. and wife. March 20, 1855.
Deed. Alexander Carnes and wife to Thomas Woodin 50 acres on entry no. 1125, $300; to Amos Bishop, 38 acres, $100; to John Dewitt, 260 acres, $2100; to Samuel M. Vincent and A. B. Cummings, 125 acres on survey no. 1125, $1000; to Chas. Deacon, 50 acres, $100; to William Walker, $250. March 24, 1855.
Survey and plat for A. Latham 70 ½ acres, John Windal, surveyor. March 23, 1855.
Samuel G. Gregg appointed administrator of Maria Gregg, deceased intestate. Signed and sealed by G. T. Belin, Surrogate. March 23, 1855.
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Deed. Josiah B. French and Milbury M. Green, and Martin French sold to Daniel Gregg for $1400 lots in Detroit. March 27, 1855.
Plan of subdivision sent to Sunfish applicants with prices $4 and $3 per lot. "No response, prices too low for them perhaps." March 26, 1855.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed patent on Virginia military survey no. 8202 for 25 acres on warrant no. 6128; patent on survey no. 14918 to be sent later. March 28, 1855.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed patent on Virginia military survey no. 14918 for 430 acres on warrant no. 6128. March 30, 1855.
Newport. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Whetstone said subscription to New Richmond Turnpike needed increased. April 4, 1855.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold William Watson 70 ½ acres for $50. April 7, 1855.
Same as above. April 7, 1855.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Acknowledged receipt of required evidence for patent on survey no. 16133 for 81 acres. April 10, 1855.
Plat for survey no. 8202 for Isaac Groves. April 13, 1855.
General Land Office. John Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Complications concerning issuance of patent for Allen Latham on survey no. 16133 for 81 acres. April 14, 1855.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham assigned D. N. Barney a chattel mortgage executed by the Rutland and Washington R. R. Co., dated May 18, 1854. April 23, 1855.
Same as above. April 23, 1855.
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Survey for Henry T. Runyon on entry no. 14859, 100 acres, John Windal, surveyor. May 10, 1855.
White River Junction, VT. J. K. Hamilton to Allen Latham. Reports no buyer yet for cars; holders of mortgage on Col. Nutt’s property to foreclose. May 16, 1855.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold James Walker 100 acres on survey no. 14859 for $650. May 18, 1855.
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Chillicothe. Receipt of Marietta and Cincinnati R. R. Co. Daniel Gregg paid $3.50 for transportation of furniture and mattress. May 19, 1855.
Deed. Hanson L. Penn sold to Allen Latham for $50 part of survey no. 10938. May 24, 1855.
Survey no. 851, 60 acres for Allen Latham, warrant no. 1022, Nath. Massie, surveyor. Attached the certification of warrant not being completely satisfied, E. P. Kendrick. June 5, 1855.
Deed. Wm. H. Thompson and wife to Daniel Gregg. $2060 for 6 ½ acres in city of Chillicothe. June 6, 1855.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Joseph Cochenoun 106 ¾ acres for $525. June 16, 1855.
Same as above. June 16, 1855.
Ross Probate Court. Allen Latham vs. Samuel Rhinhart. $6.36 received of Daniel Gregg for sheriff’s costs of case. June 16, 1855.
Northampton, MA. Letter to Latham concerning class reunion and sends list of names of members of the class and addresses; 18 out of 41 living. June 24, 1855.
Columbus. A. G. Thurman to Allen Latham. Enclosed 75 cents in stamps for account with Stephen O. Hand. June 28, 1855.
Rutland, VT. E. Edgington to Allen Latham. Concerning application to clerk of court for copy of execution of John B. Page vs. Arthur Latham. July 3, 1855.
Salem, NY. Arthur Latham to Daniel Gregg. Wrote letter to obtain belongings of the C. Woods and Co. property. July 11, 1855.
Norwich. W. Lewis to Allen Latham. Mr. Richmond advises him not to pay without security; suggests finishing arrangements with Mr. Richmond soon. July 16, 1855.
Lyme, NH. Receipt. B. Latham and O. Latham assign to Larz Anderson the business for value received. On reverse, agreement between Allen Latham and B. Latham. Allen sold one equal moiety of his interest in the omnibus lines of Wm. A. Latham and Co. July 18, 1855.
Daniel Gregg to Allen Latham. Inquiry of amount of debt due yet and amount of lost payment; anxious to pay off in full. July 27, 1855. Chillicothe. Reply for A. Latham by Daniel Gregg; gives account and payments paid, $44.35 balance due. July 30, 1855.
New York. D. N. Barney to Allen Latham. Business with Washington and Rutland R. R. Co.; difficulty with bond holders. August 16, 1855.
James Richart to Daniel Gregg; requests note delivered to Jas. Miller for fees and services. September 11, 1855.
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Article of agreement. Andrew Kendrick sold Hiram Hollingsworth $240 for 80 acres. September 14, 1855.
Cincinnati. Bill $15 of the Aaron Shaw Furniture Co. to M. J. Boughner. October 11, 1855.
Survey of 40 acres sold by Allen Latham to Mary Rinehart, $120. October 25, 1855.
Survey of 20 acres sold by Allen Latham to John R. Thompson $135. October 26, 1855.
Same as above. October 26, 1855.
Cincinnati. Allen Latham to Daniel Gregg. Inquiry of date of trial in suit against the Clarks. November 1, 1855.
General Land Office. Thos. A. Hendrick to Daniel Gregg. Acknowledged receipt of survey on warrant no. 442. November 20, 1855.
Receipt. Stephen O. Hnad paid $9.50 for coffin. December 11, 1855.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Thomas Durham land for $350. December 14, 1855.
Bill, $18, M. J. Boughner with Aaron Shaw Furniture Co. December 25, 1855.
William McClintick and wife, Amos Smith and Thomas Scott sold to William Gunther for $300, part of survey no. 12634 and 12635. December 17, 1855.
Chelsea, VT. Edwin N. Tenney to Allen Latham. Concerning problems of finances; one year to finish college. January 1, 1856.
Arthur Latham sold Daniel Gregg for $150 lots in Chillicothe. January 20, 1856.
Allen C. McArthur sold Daniel Gregg 70 acres for $55. January 26, 1856.
General Land Office. Thos. A. Hendrick to Daniel Gregg. Information of patent in name of Duncan McArthur on survey no. 6492, warrant no. 5184. February 4, 1856.
Nath. Massie’s promise to convey Robert Anderson half of entry no. 2105 in case Anderson decided to withdraw his warrant from entry no. 2105. February 22, 1856.
Deed. E. P. Kendrick sold to Daniel Gregg 87 acres for $750, survey no. 5139 patented to Richard C. Anderson. March 8, 1856.
Bainbridge. C. W. A. Holley to Larz Anderson. Inquiry of certain piece of land and terms for purchasing same. March 10, 1856.
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General Land Office. Thos. A. Hendrick to Daniel Gregg. Information that patent on survey no. 14497 of warrant no. 8705 was in name of Sam’l. B. Johnson, February 25, 1841. March 11, 1856.
Salem. James Gibson to Allen Latham. Requests Latham to come to close a business matter. March 12, 1856.
Trenton, NJ. Robert Anderson to Daniel Gregg. Desires to have two tracts of land located together; requests assignment returned. March 25, 1856.
Survey, 168 acres on no. 15705 patented to Allen Latham. April 7, 1856.
Chillicothe. Stephen O. Hand to Daniel Gregg. Requests $25 paid to Mr. Calhoun for a tombstone; to repay him later. April 12, 1856.
Near So. Salem, Ross Co., OH. Robert Cayner to Allen Latham. In regard to selling lands recorded of James Clark’s heirs; asks to meet him or his agent to make arrangements. April 16, 1856.
Trenton, NJ. Robert Anderson to Daniel Gregg. Inquiry of receipt of last remittance of an assignment; requests its return. April 20, 1856.
Deed of half acre of R. Emmit and wife to John Griesheimer; deed of one acre of Wm. H. Thompson and wife to John Griesheimer. May 6, 1856.
Deed. Larz Anderson to John Potts for 200 acres, part of survey no. 14859, for $700. May 15, 1856.
Deed. Wm. M. Abrams and wife to Wm. P. Fee. May 27, 1856.
J. D. Baxter, Logan County Auditor, valuation of survey no. 12017 for 200 acres, sold at public sale to Wm. H. West and James Leister for $1201. May 28, 186.
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Joseph D. Baxter to Wm. McAnis and Thomas F. Sherman commanded to appraise valuation of military survey no. 12017. Page 2, acceptance and valuation given at $9 per acre or $1800; large seal. June 6, 1856.
Chillicothe, OH. Jacob Wright, Copy, promissory note, $14.04 to Allen Latham. Original note left with A. E. Lilcott by Daniel Gregg, on May 4, 1861. June 14, 1856.
Kenton, OH. John R. Green to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed certificate of entry and survey; wants survey in own name. July 1, 1856.
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Allen Latham vs. Robert Clark and others; judgment and costs $351.23. July 1, 1856. Receipt, July 8, Allen Latham paid judgment to A. Hanson, clerk.
Xenia, OH. Albert Galloway to Daniel Gregg. Information of survey no. 10938. July 29, 1856. Reply August 4, D.G.; inquires if land were for sale.
General Land Office. Commissioner to Daniel Gregg. Requests official copy of survey no. 16133 before patent to be issued. July 31, 1856.
Indenture. Lake Douglas and Allen Latham; question of land boundaries after purchasing lands after several conveyances, transfers, and sales. August 4, 1856.
Deed. Daniel Gregg sold 45 acres to Patrick Gallagher at $4.50 an acre. August 11, 1856.
Arthur Latham appointed Daniel Gregg power of attorney. September 1, 1856.
Deed. Allen Latham sold to Jacob Morgan 50 acres for $300. September 30, 1856.
Deed. Andrew D. Kendrick and wife sold lot 125 to Daniel Gregg for $950. October 17, 1856.
Deed. David Jones and wife to Cincinnati Furnace Co. $13000 and $5000. October 18, 1856.
Metropolitan Hotel, Broadway, NY. Bill $9.50 to Simeon Leland and Co., D. Gregg paid for board 3 ¾ days. October 28, 1856.
Kenton, OH. John R. Green to Daniel Gregg. Requests return of survey sent some time previously. Three cent stamp affixed. November 18, 1856.
Daniel Gregg contracted with E. P. Kendrick to assign plat and certificate to Allen Latham at $1.50 per acre, 42 acres; also 35 acres assigned to Gregg. November 26, 1856.
Cincinnati. Bill, $33. Aaron Shaw Furniture Co. to M. I. Boughner. December 10, 1856.
Tax receipt. Allen Latham paid $3.62 for taxes in Morrow Co., Smith Thomas, Treasurer. December 13, 1856.
Cushing Wood and Co. to Daniel Gregg $2000 for land undivided. December 20, 1856.
Deed. Similar to above. December 20, 1856.
Chillicothe. Bill $13.50. D. Thompson owed to Cushing Wood and Co. Payment made by Daniel Gregg. December 22, 1856.
Deed. Henry McCollister and wife to Lethel Young, half acre, $200. January 2, 1857.
Cushing Wood and Co. to Dodge A. Green et al, $10 bill paid by Daniel Gregg. January 1, 1857.
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Agreement. Allen Latham sold to C. McDaniels 168 ½ acres, 130 ½ acres, 91 ½ acres, 100 acres, 100 acres, 100 acres, $2244.12, L. L. McDaniel, John McDaniel, Levi McDdaniel, Jr., Alfred McDaniel, Joshua McDaniel, and Levi McDaniel, Sr. January 31, 1857.
Same as above. January 31, 1857.
Same as above. January 31, 1857.
Title bond of above. January 1857.
General Land Office. Thomas A. Hendricks to Geo. E. Pugh. Acknowledged receipt of letter of Daniel Gregg about survey no. 6437 for 222 acres on warrant no. 5742; patent to be issued if proof of papers satisfactory. February 4, 1857.
Deed. 35 ½ acres on survey no. 12779, no. 14582 patented to Allen Latham, deeded to Geo. Peniston. On reverse, figures of interest to January 27, ’66. February 14, 1857.
General Land Office. Thos. A. Hendrickcs to Daniel Gregg. Evidence for Mark Vandewall showed whole amount in warrant not accounted for; patent to be sent when complete title of survey was shown. February 19, 1857.
Deed. Frederick Dodge and wife sold to Daniel Gregg part of lot in Chillicothe for $2000. New Hampshire seal on certification of signature of D. C. Churchill, Jr., J.P. February 25, 1857.
Sales of David Boyd dated from August 8, 1855, $20.37, balanced. March 2, 1857.
General Land Office. Thos. A. Hendricks to Daniel Gregg. Unable to replace patent as requested on survey no. 6437, 222 acres, warrant no. 3742. March 7, 1837.
Allen Latham and wife sold Daniel Gregg 1652 acres for $6000. March 16, 1857.
Albany, IL. Washington Olds to Daniel Gregg. Explained financial difficulties and promised to pay debt as soon as possible. April 8, 1857.
Deed. Allen Latham sold to Isaac Philips 234 acres for $936. April 10, 1857.
Deed. Gilbert H. Wood and wife sold to Daniel Gregg half of lot 58 in Chillicothe for $2000. Richard Cadle, clerk of District Court, notarized signature. April 11, 1857.
Deed. D. C. Richman, David C. Ruggles sold to Daniel Gregg half of lot 58 in Chillicothe to $2000. April 12, 1857.
Deed. Noah L. Wilson and wife to The Zaleski Co. $250000 (?). April 21, 1857.
Chillicothe. Sam Kendrick to "Andrew." Described large fire, Cadwallader Wallace foreclosed mortgages, Dr. Watts wanted amount due for calf sold; called Latham a shylock. May 12, 1857.
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Receipt for fees by note of McGinnis and Gregg for $70, signed Henry Stanberry. June 26, 1857.
Deed. Allen Latham sold 143 acres to Allen Moats for $575. June 29, 1857.
Deed. Levi McDaniel and wife to Wm. W. Mather, 80 acres. Wm. W. Mather and wife to Levi McDaniel $000 [?] note. September 1, 1856.
Deed. Thomas H. Cushing and wife to Daniel Gregg, half of lot 58 for $500. August 7, 1857.
General Land Office. Thos. A. Hendrick to Daniel Gregg. Requests number of warrant on which survey no. 14408 is founded before information requested may be learned. August 13, 1857.
Lynn. F. Dodge to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed deed, one from Wood to come soon. August 16, 1857.
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Seth Young to Daniel Gregg. Notice that trustees of Scioto Township to meet. September 12, 1857.
Estate of Hanson L. Penn in account and interest account with Allen Latham. July 12, 1848, to February 20, 1854.
Allen Latham appointment of Daniel Gregg as attorney in fact to settle all accounts with administrators of Hanson L. Penn, deceased. October 6, 1857.
Agreement. Henry Massie sold 48 ½ acres to Henry Barker for $384. October 17, 1857.
Promissory note A. D. Kendrick to Allen Latham, $2700 (Copy) Original filed as valid claim against the estate of A. D. Kendrick, deceased. November 2, 1857.
John R. Anderson deeded to A. D. Kendrick lot on fifth street in Chillicothe, $1800 and 82 ½ feet of ground in Louisville, KY, deeded to John Henry Chenowith. November 20, 1857.
Jacob Rhonemus against Leonard Haag. Certification of taxes changed on entry no. 10563, 50 acres changed to John Bennett, forfeited and sold to James Finch in December 1843. February 12, 1858.
John Windal surveyed for Jame Cotrele 48 ½ acres. January 19, 1858.
Guardian A. Latham bought of C. J. Phillips $17.32; paid by Daniel Gregg. January 26, 1858.
Allen Latham sold William Loney 100 acres for $300, part of survey nos. 14642 and 15679. January 28, 1858.
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Same as above. January 28, 1858.
Treasurer’s Department, Marietta and Cincinnati R. R. Co. T. Butler to Daniel Gregg. 47 certificates emrbracing 415 shares to be given as soon as someone is authorized to receive the books of the Co. February 4, 1858.
Chillicothe. Frederick Dodge bond in case of Douthirt and Elliott vs. Cushing Wood Co. February 20, 1858.
Deed. John P. Barger and wife to Chas. Famuliner for $21902.25. February 25, 1858.
Sam Kendrick accused of incorrect settling of brother’s estate. Latham asking for payment of note against estate; return explaining income and expenses in defense of letter written by Allen Latham. (9 pages) March 4, 1854.
Allen Latham vs. William Archer et al, City Park Project. March 9, 1858.
Bill. $10.20. Daniel Gregg paid to Wm. Mills. March 13, 1858.
Survey for James Sighthe per Allen Latham. May 18, 1858.
J. S. C. Newham. Bill $10 for coat and panama hat; paid by Allen Latham per Daniel Gregg. June 4, 1858.
Deposition of John R. Anderson before Wm. R. Madeira, Notary Public, concerning Andrew D. Kendrick and wife’s estate. (12 pages) June 10, 1858.
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Muscatine Co., IA. County Court, Sarah A. Kendrick vs. Estate of Andrew D. Kendrick. (25 pages) June 11, 1858.
Muscatine Co., IA. County Court. Sam Kendrick vs. Estate of A. D. Kendrick. (9 pages). June 24, 1858.
Deposition of Daniel Gregg taken before a Notary Public, concerning estate of A. D. Kendrick. (4 pages) June 28, 1858.
Deed. Allen Latham to Robert Montgomery 50 acres for $200, part of survey no. 12345. June 29, 1858.
Camond. Pres. of St. Bank. $49.30 bill of L. Richmond for services of the writs in suits against brothers. July 2, 1858.
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Cincinnati. Allen Latham to Daniel Gregg. Sent copy of Col. John’s affidavit in widow’s account against estate of A. D. Kendrick. July 9, 1858.
General Land Office. Acting Commissioner to J. Miller. Unable to furnish information requested; action of office to be known only when cases are presented for official actions. July 13, 1858.
Agreement. Samuel Kendrick receives of Sarah A. Kendrick, widow of A. D. Kendrick, land in compensation of claims against estate. (4 pages) August 9, 1858.
Survey no. 10053, Hardin Co., OH. Plat along Scioto river sold to John McCullock and Clark Slater, 1865, to Board of Education Rush Twp. Co. August 11, 1858.
Agreement between Eleazer P. Kendrick and Samuel Kendrick and wife received $800 of Sarah A. Kendrick plus 590 ½ acres and 110 acres. August 16, 1858.
Quit Claim Deed. Sam Kendrick and wife to Sarah A. Kendrick. $10 paid by Sarah Kendrick. August 16, 1858.
Chillicothe, OH. Bill, $4.29, Daniel Gregg paid John G. Snyder for hardware materials. August 27, 1858.
Agreement. Sarah Kendrick sold Samuel Kendrick real estate in Iowa for $8000. August 30, 1858.
Deed. Allen Latham to James Lightle for $75 for 15 acres on part of survey no. 12630, 1, 2, and 3. September 4, 1858.
Same as above. September 4, 1858.
Deed. Daniel Gregg sold Samuel McColloch part of survey nos. 10665 and 10666 and 175 acres, no. 3106. September 6, 1858.
Agreement. Wm. H. Skettett [Skerrett?] sold to Allen Latham survey no. 4140, 100 acres in name of John Williams. September 20, 1858.
Allen Latham bond to Joseph C. Warne. $189. Twenty acres on Pea Pea Creek. Deeded to Henry W. Oberman on February 23, 1865. October 7, 1858.
Allen Latham sold 104 acres to T. R. Davis at $3.50 per acre. November 26, 1858.
Washington, Fayette Co., OH. Wm. H. Latham to Daniel Gregg. Desires $2000 loan for 90 days with Missouri lands as security. November 30, 1858.
Ohio Military Academy Bill to Allen Latham, $25 for tuition of term ending January 31, 1859, for $2500 for nephew Allen Latham. Receipted, John H. Allen. December 3, 1858.
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Bill, $14.50, Allen Latham to J. W. Robinson, taylor’s bill. December 7, 1858.
Chillicothe. $300 Allen Latham paid by Daniel Gregg to Chas. Minear for a hat. December 1858.
Cincinnati. James Hall to John R. Anderson. Inquiry of taxes due on Lenita land in Ross Co. December 8, 1858.
John H. Bates sold 113 acres to Daniel Gregg for $2000. December 16, 1858.
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Bond. Allen Latham sold 75 acres to Vincent Lake for $425, survey nos. 14642 and 15679. January 11, 1859.
Same as above. January 11, 1959.
Cincinnati. James Hall to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed check $14.49 for taxes for Mrs. Hall; asks execution issued in the case against Seymore or request Massie to do so. January 25, 1859.
Allen Latham sold to Thomas Evans lots 10 and 11, 165 acres, $3.50 per acre. February 2, 1859.
Deed. William Langston and wife sold to Allen Latham lot 219 for $110. February 11, 1859.
Deed. G. W. Flanders, Scioto County, Auditor of Ohio, sold to Sam Kendrick for $3.043 per acre for 324 acres. March 17, 1859.
Bond. William Loney sold 100 acres for 324 acres. March 17, 1859.
Survey nos. 14642 and 15679 and 80, 50 acres, Allen Latham sold to Amos Bishop for $300. March 28, 1859.
Surveys of 300 acres patented to Allen Latham; one for 222 acres. March 28, 1859.
Survey of 148 acres patented to Allen Latham. April 26, 1859.
Note Patrick Conley to pay $61 to Allen Latham on or before July 1, 1871, 148 acres, Daniel Gregg agent. October 29, 1859.
Allen Latham sold Martin Conoly and Patrick Joyce lot 6, 148 acres, for $3.50 per acre. April 26, 1859.
Allen Latham vs. Lewis A. Sprouse. Received of D. Gregg $3.16 for sheriff fees in case. David Armstrong, clerk. May 16, 1859.
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To Allen Latham and Daniel Gregg. Request for deeds for all lots designated for Levi McDaniel, Sr., and sons. May 6, 1859.
Survey no. 15357, 40 acres, Daniel Gregg sold Emily and Henry Toops, $200. May 21, 1859.
Deed. Samuel Cochran and wife sold to Dixon Fullerton, Ross Co., OH, 65 acres, $638.34. May 24, 1859.
Deed. Sam Kendrick and wife sold to Daniel Gregg 324 acres for $150. May 28, 1859.
General Land Office. Jos. Wilson to W. H. Wert. Papers in relation to case Daniel Gregg vs. Jesse Downard filed in Court of Common Pleas of Logan Co. at Bellefontaine; lists surveys included; recommends copies desired to be secured. May 31, 1859.
John Booton to Daniel Gregg. Wants to purchase part of survey no. 15683. June 13, 1859.
Washington. S. F. Kerr. Requests continuation of case. June 28, 1859.
$1 paid by Daniel Gregg for card to admit him to the rooms of the Gymnasium and Library Association of Chillicothe, OH. Edw. H. Allen, secretary. February 22, 1859.
Washington, DC. Chas. O. Joline to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed memorandum stating Archibald Gordan was last paid his pension on September 4, 1859.
Virginia Land Office. S. H. Parker to E. P. Kendrick. Enclosed copies of papers requested; $4 fees. July 13, 1859.
General Land Office. Jas. Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Claims in question to be taken up for examination; scrip to be issued if found eligible. August 1, 1859.
Washington, DC. Chas. O. Joline to Daniel Gregg. Unsuccessful in attending to request; expects to take five or six months before his case may come up for settlement. August 1, 1859.
General Land Office. Jas. Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Sent certified copy of Virginia acres dated November 20, 1855, survey no. 16070. August 4, 1859.
Bond. Allen Latham sold to Allen O. Bishop 40 acres for $240, survey nos. 14642 and 15679. August 20, 1859.
Washington. R. J. Sthimer (?) to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed a circular letter covering permit stated; letter referred to Pension Office. August 29, 1859.
Washington, Ordinance Office. A. K. Craig to John R. Anderson. Account for $2762.77 sent to Treasury; stated in account that it was requested the amount due from John R. Anderson and Murray Stevenson to be sent to Daniel Gregg. September 7, 1859.
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Treas. Dept. Second Auditor’s Office. J. D. Fuller to Jno. R. Anderson and Murray, Stevenson and Co., care of Daniel Gregg. Information that treasury of U.S. to remit $2762.27 for cannon balls furnished under agreement of December 21, 1858. September 10, 1859.
Chillicothe, OH. $20 paid to Jacob Shumacker for Allen Latham by Daniel Gregg. September 19, 1859.
St. Joseph. N. B. Kitchum to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed a draft for $25 for interest on note. September 19, 1859.
Bond. Allen Latham sold to Edmund B. Cousins 100 acres for $1000, survey nos. 12777, 78, and 14582. September 28, 1859.
Same as above. September 28, 1859.
Amos Lewis, bill of sundries, $19.01 and $18.78. September 14, 1859.
General Land Office. L. A. Smith to Daniel Gregg. Scrip to be forwarded as soon as receipts are signed by Latham and Gregg. October 22, 1859.
Rudolph Bruff to Daniel Gregg. September 3, 1859. $37 bill paid in full. November 12, 1859.
Deed. Allen Latham and wife to Daniel Gregg 50 acres on survey no. 14639 for $280. November 21, 1859.
Deed. Wm. H. Smith and wife sold to Daniel Gregg land in Chillicothe for $1600. December 3, 1859.
Cincinnati City Passenger R. R. Office. L. W. Edy to Daniel Gregg. Holds deed made by W. H. Smith and wife for House and Lot in Chillicothe; requests return of $1592 check held for security. December 12, 1859.
$412.15 with interest from October 21, 1859, all that remained due and unpaid on judgment of plaintiff’s petition and defendant brought amount into court and paid to clerk; defendant released from liability to plaintiff. December 14, 1859.
Cincinnati. (Copy) Part of letter written to Francis M. Wright, Auditor of State, concerning order from John L. Martin, acting commissioner Board of public works for $7000 draft on treasury. (Half of letter missing). December 14, 1859. Columbus. O. Cole, Chief Clerk, stating foregoing to be a copy of a letter on file in office of auditor of state. January 29, 1861.
Survey nos. 10666 and 10665, Daniel Gregg sold 245 acres to Benjamin Curl, $2140. December 16, 1859.
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Survey no. 15763. Allen Latham sold to Isaac Philips for $375. December 20, 1859. General Land Office. Jos. Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Patents to be issued on surveys after authorization of names of original parties. December 21, 1859.
General Land Office. Jos. Wilson to E. P. Kendrick. Enclosed patent in name of Allen Latham, survey no. 16165 on warrant no. 512. December 27, 1859.
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Chillicothe, OH. Survey nos. 14642 and 15681, Allen Latham sold 150 acres to Ottey Rose for $495.35. February 10, 1860.
Same as above. February 10, 1860.
John Windal, surveyor, 14 acres and 1 acre. February 21, 1859.
Auditor of State’s Office. R. W. Taylor to Neaerna Wallace. Funds insufficient to pay $11000. February 29, 1860.
Henry Baker, for $405 paid by Henry Massie, sold 48 ½ acres, survey nos. 14220, 14266, and 14267. March 7, 1860.
S. A. Kendrick to Wm. Bruster of Muscatine, IA. Introduces friend Daniel Gregg; asks any favors possible. March 7, 1860.
Chillicothe, OH. E. P. Kendrick to Thomas Kendrick. Assigned account filed against estate of A. D. Kendrick, $1009.67 plus accruing interest. March 20, 1860.
Chillicothe. Daniel Gregg conveys survey no. 15629 to Benjamin Malone. April 14, 1860.
Survey of range 18, township 5 sold to Owen D. Daves for $2595. April 23, 1860.
Plat and survey by Daniel Gregg, J. Waggy, Widow Moats, Hays, Schuyfler and others. May 3, 1860.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham sold Christian Detter 100 acres for $500, survey no. 12646. May 3, 1860.
Same as above. May 3, 1860.
John Windal surveyed for Furnace Co. Zanner. May 10, 1860.
Survey plats, Levi Sr., Levi Jr., John and Alfred McDaniel, Portsmouth, Scioto Co.
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$8 bill for four year subscription to The Scioto Gazette, account with D. C. Miller, paid by Daniel Gregg. A. P. Miller, Dr. June 18, 1860.
U.S. Land Grant for 120 acres to Green Kirby, Private, South Carolina Militia War 1812, James Buchanan. July 2, 1860.
Deed. Ottey Rose sold to Lawson Brent 100 acres for $550 on survey nos. 14642 and 15681. July 13, 1860.
Same as above. July 13, 1860.
Joseph Redman offered John Fowler $8 per acre for balance of land with Scott Plat of Harris Scott and Redmon land. April 10, 1861.
Joseph Redmon contracted with Allen Latham for purchase of 100 acres. August 15, 1860.
Daniel Gregg sold James Gutherie survey no. 14918 for $340. August 15, 1860.
Deed. Anna Jane Basker husband died intestate; had authorized notary public to sell the estate of John Basker, deceased, for $445 paid by D. Gregg. August 18, 1860.
Survey patented to Daniel Gregg, 115 acres, no. 14918. August 15, 1860.
Survey no. 14918, 164 acres, patented to Daniel Gregg as deeded to Edward Gogan of Scioto Co. August 15, 1860.
J. Redman’s lot survey. October 29, 1860.
John Windal field notes for Joseph Redmon, 111 acres. November 3, 1860.
Daniel Gregg, plat of Joseph Redman’s claim. August 22, 1860.
Chillicothe. Agreement. Allen Latham to sell part of survey nos. 14642 and 15679, 50 acres, to Charles Deacon for $200. September 5, 1860.
Same as above. September 5, 1860.
Card with picture of Davenport Iowa Burtis House. On reverse, gives inscription on monument of Andrew D. Kendrick, Chillicothe, OH. January 1, 1822, died May 19, 1857. October 1, 1860.
Survey and plat. November 6, 1860.
Douglas assignment of judgment vs. Byerly. Assignment to Daniel Gregg. June 9, 1863.
Notes on survey no. 14642, Allen Latham sold 80 ½ acres to Samuel Gregg for $350. January 7, 1860.
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Allen Latham sold to John Marns 110 acres at $3 per acre. January 8, 1861.
Deed. Sarah A. Kendrick, administratrix of estate of Andrew D. Kendrick, to Daniel Gregg, 160 acres of land for $300. June 13, 1861.
Portsmouth, OH. S. C. Damarin to D. G. Enclosed Means Hall and Co. check on LaFayette Banking Co. of Cincinnati for $496.88. Receipt acknowledged by Daniel Gregg. January 28, 1861.
Chillicothe. N. Wallace to A. Latham. Promise to pay 1/3 of interest on $11,000 for services in procuring necessary legislation to authorize payment of interest by the State; check drawn by John L. Martin on Auditor of state. January 29, 1861.
Deed. Preslay Adams, Auditor of Pike Co., sold to Daniel Gregg, taxes, interest, and penalty $11.11 for survey nos. 12622 and 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 in name of Robert Mosley, 148 7/27 acres. February 22, 1861.
Deed. Same as above for $22.24 for 296 8/27 acres. February 22, 1861.
Portsmouth, OH. Receipt, Means, Hall, and Co., Bankers; $60 David Boyd deposited in his checking account. February 22, 1861.
Chillicothe. Agreement. Allen Latham sold John Stritenberger 100 acres for $300 parts of survey nos. 10559, 10564, 12630, 1, 2, 3. March 18, 1861.
Same as above. March 18, 1861.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold to Fredrick Pfeifer 100 ¾ acres for $500; part of survey nos. 14642 and 55689. March 18, 1861.
Chillicothe. N.S. Request for Mr. Windal to survey and lay off his lot; asks Vincent Lake to be notified of payment due. April 8, 1861.
Daniel Gregg to John Windal, surveyor, request to lay off lots for Mr. Caplings; asks for some plats and notes. May 1, 1861.
Survey of 100 acres patented to Allen Latham and deeded to John M. Stritenberger. July 5, 1861.
St. Paul, MN. A. G. Thurman to Daniel Gregg. Decided to "go" and asked him to take trotter home and sent it to Columbus. September 3, 1861.
Muscatine. G. H. Wood to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed Bonds and shares of stock to be disposed of in best way. October 14, 1861.
Deed. Geo. W. Steele and wife sold to Daniel Gregg 300 acres for $200. October 26, 1861.
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Philadelphia. Gregg and Elliot to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of purpose in being able to collect Kendrick and Sheller’s note; information for annual statement to be sent in December. October 28, 1861.
General Land Office. J. M. Edmunds to Daniel Gregg. Sent three patents issued in names of Samuel Cole, Cornelius Beazley, and The Representatives of Charles Carter. November 6, 1861.
Portsmouth. M. R. Tewhobury (?) to Daniel Gregg. Expects to obtain two drafts on Cincinnati Bank or to borrow $500 for him December 1. November 6, 1861.
Chas. Deacon and wife to Joseph Anderson, 26 acres. Auditor of Pike Co. deed to Chas. Deacon for taxes and penalty of 1859 and 60 and 61. September 20, 1864.
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Samuel Kendrick vs. Sarah A. Kendrick, Larz Anderson, Daniel Gregg and Allen Latham. (12 pages) January 1, 1862.
E. P. Kendrick County Auditor certification of public sale of 200 acres to James Anderson for $27.72. January 30, 1862.
Land Grant to Daniel Gregg, 40 acres in Winnebago, Minnesota, warrant no. 61325, seal of General Land Office. January 20, 1862.
Muscatine. J. Carskaddan to Daniel Gregg. Concerning court case of Samuel Kendrick and Sarah Kendrick. January 30, 1862.
Muscatine. J. Carskaddan to Daniel Gregg. Corn sorters anxious to pay two cents per bushel. February 5, 1862.
Washington. Sent copy of acts of extra session of Congress; asks for set of 1860-61. February 7, 1862.
Portsmouth. B. R. Miles to administrator of estate of A. D. Kendrick. Mr. Elliott anxious for deed of 80 acres for which title bond was given by A. D. Kendrick to Alexander Elliott, January 25, 1849. February 13, 1862.
Department of the Interior, General Land Office, Washington, DC. Copy of a patent for Daniel Gregg, warrant no. 57766 for 160 acres. March 1, 1862.
Same as above; warrant no. 41424, 80 acres. March 1, 1862.
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New York. U.S. District Office. Theodore H. Silvey to Daniel Gregg. Tells of illness of brother, James, on a sea voyage to recover mental and physical health; unable to attend to business for him. March 22, 1862.
Deed. John James, Auditor of Pike Co., sold to Daniel Gregg 34 acres for $1.54, taxes elapsed. March 26, 1862.
Same as above, $12.468 for 272 acres. March 26, 1862.
Deed. E. P. Kendrick sold to Daniel Gregg 129 acres for taxes and penalty $5.096 due in name of Allen Latham. March 29, 1862.
Portsmouth. Thos. Duyan recommends Wm. Welch as a suibtale member for Hand in Hand Division no. 72. April 3, 1863.
Agreement. Daniel Gregg sold Barnhart Spindler 100 acres for $500. April 9, 1862.
Same as above. April 9, 1862.
Deed. Daniel Gregg sold to Allen Latham 296 8/27 acres for $25. May 31, 1862.
Deed. Daniel Gregg sold to Allen Latham 148 4/27 acres for $12. May 31, 1862.
Chillicothe. Agreement. Daniel Gregg sold to Philip Becher 40 acres for $240. June 13, 1862.
Cincinnati. Settlement between Allen Latham and James M. Doherty. July 11, 1862.
Mrs. Osland Smith to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed check for $150 for rent. August 7, 1862.
Deed. Allen Latham sold to Daniel Gregg 12 acres for $15. October 30, 1862.
Washington, OH. Mills Gardner to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed draft on Fayette Co. Bank on Chillicothe Branch Bank for $53.64 balance due on Dixon A. Fullerton claim. December 11, 1862.
Benj. Carl sold interest in saw mill and lot for $500 to James Paxton; also sold 75 acres to Stephen Strickland, $600. February 10, 1863.
Oberlin. J. M. Langston to Daniel Gregg. Requesting loan for brother, William. January 7, 1863.
Sheriff’s Deed. Edward Adams to Mathias Markle. $198.35. Real estate on Main St. (Note on document stated 50 cent U.S. internal revenue stamp attached was cut out March 1, 1897, by R. G. Lewis.) January 12, 1863.
Deed. Matthias Markle and wife to Daniel Gregg for $324.67, Main Street lot in Chillicothe. (Stamp missing with same note added as above.) January 14, 1863.
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Sale by S. Minear as assignee Chas. Famulener to Wm. Fullerton and Daniel Gregg. Ross Court of Common Pleas, Ohio Case no. 1415. (2 sheets) Five cent Internal Revenue Stamp with picture of Washington on it. February 6, 1863.
Article of agreement. Benjamin Curl sold James Paxton 16 acres for $500. February 10, 1863, and April 12, 1866.
Deed. Sam Kendrick, Ross Co. Auditor, sold John L. Green lot in Chillicothe for $5.75. March 9, 1863.
Sheriff’s Deed. Edward Adams to Daniel Gregg for $425 lot in Chillicothe. March 14, 1863.
Receipt. $6.00 paid by Wm. Fullerton to Andrew McDowell. April 6, 1863.
Agreement. Daniel Gregg sold to Squire Sayne, 100 acres for $500. April 27, 1863.
O. P. Kimbrell to Daniel Gregg. $118 approximately due from Peabody. January 13, 1863.
Chillicothe. Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid $6 medical bill to John Coates. September 14, 1863.
Surveys, 75 acres, 20 acres, 21 acres, and 135 acres for Stephen Strickland, Chas. D. Paxton, Catharine Robinson, and Joseph Munson Dills. October 30, 1863.
Deed. Daniel Gregg sold to Benjamin Curl 245 acres for $277.34, part of survey nos. 10665 and 10666 to be deeded to six different parties. December 16, 1859.
Cincinnati. Form letter from S. S. Davis, Chairman of Great Western Sanitary Fair, requesting donations to fund. December 1, 1863.
West Liberty, Crandtwha [Cadwallader?] Wallace to Daniel Gregg. Requests to have land sold for him; prefers one sale but, if not, possible will sell in lots. December 30, 1863.
Order blank for ordering certificates of contribution to Great Western Sanitary Fair. December 1863.
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Order on August Belmont and Co. of New York to pay $300 in gold coin on sight to Loyd Tevis; B. Davidson and Berri. California 60 cent exchange tax. January 12, 1864.
Survey and plats, A. L. Moats, P. Cochenous, Ann Bishop, David W. Barnes. January 23, 1864.
Sam Kendrick, County Auditor, sold 175 acres to Daniel Gregg for $22.84; land sold for taxes was in name of Wm. and Nancy Marshall. January 19, 1864.
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Survey 50 acres Pietzel sold to Frederick Oys for $275. January 20, 1864.
Chillicothe. Receipt. $8.50 paid by Daniel Gregg to Joseph Sanford, dentist. February 18, 1864.
Survey for Jacob Ashbaugh, 118 101/160 acres sold to Thomas McCluggage; plat of same. Thos. Wilson, surveyor. February 23, 1864.
Court of Common Pleas. Pike Co. Nimrod Ashbough vs. Allen Latham and Zackariah Linn. (3 pages) February 26, 1864.
Affidavit of above. February 26, 1864.
Receipted bill $2.40. Daniel Gregg paid to A. P. Miller to the Scioto Gazette for printing election tickets. April 4, 1864.
Survey, 133 acres patented to Allen Latham, deeded to Alexander Brown. December 15, 1864.
Deed. Allen Latham sold Alexander Brown 133 ¾ acres for $536. April 25, 1864.
Copy of Alexander Brown Title Bond from Allen Latham for above sale. April 25, 1864.
Waverly. John Windal to Daniel Gregg. Information of survey of Otho Rose and of "Bark Peelers and Stave Getters" skinning timber on land. May 16, 1864.
Fort 1, Baltimore, MD. J. E. Mise to wife, Mollie. Tells of love and loneliness for her; asks about her mother and if she were "still mad" at him; mentions runaway marriage of Kate McGown and Henry Runp. June 11, 1864.
Quit Claim Deed from James M. Leister and wife and Wm. H. West to Daniel Gregg. Five cent internal revenue stamp. July 29, 1864.
Deed. John L. Green to Daniel Gregg. August 5, 1864.
Article of agreement. Daniel Gregg sold P. F. and C. L. Combs 200 acres for $1750. May 20, 1865.
General Warranty Deed from Daniel Gregg to Isaac Vandyke, $250, for 91 acres. (Hole cut in document where stamp was removed.) January 9, 1865.
Chillicothe. Sam Kendrick’s receipt for $7698 from Sarah A. Kendrick for claim against estate of A. D. Kendrick. Two cent Internal Revenue stamp attached. March 1, 1865.
Same as above. March 1, 1865.
John Alexander died December 1860; lists children and approximate ages on reverse of plat of surveys from Pea Pea Creek to "Short Orchard" and "Fish Hole." February 16, 1865.
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Chillicothe. Sarah A. Kendrick, administratrix of estate of A. D. Kendrick, to pay Daniel Gregg on order amount of claim against estate of A. D. Kendrick, signed Albert Douglas. Two cent Internal Revenue stamp affixed. March 4, 1865.
Chillicothe, OH. Sam Kendrick to John Hanna, Attorney, Muscatine, IA. Order to dismiss all cases of his against the estate of A. D. Kendrick and all objections to sale of land of same estate. March 9, 1865.
Deed. Allen Latham and wife sold to Daniel Gregg 80 acres of survey nos. 15683 and 16102 for $100. Five cent Internal Revenue stamp affixed. March 14, 1865.
Survey for deeds of Allen Latham and wife to Wm. Rittenhouse, 647 acres, $6470. March 14, 1865.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold to Charles Deacon 16 acres for $1. April 15, 1865.
Agreement. Chas. Deacon sold to Allen Latham, 58 acres for $118. April 15, 1865.
Agreement. Amos Bishop and Allen Latham; division lines between lands in Pike Co. April 17, 1865.
Quit Claim Deed. Wm. Lorey and wife sold to Peter Emerich 12 acres for $50. April 19, 1865.
Portsmouth. H. A. Towne to Daniel Gregg. Mrs. Morgan notes mistake in amount due Mr. Latham; asks for refunds or application of overpaid amounts to principle amount due. April 27, 1865.
Survey no. 15705, Thomas R. Danice [Davis?], 104 acres. April 24, 1865.
Survey of Thomas R. Davis by Allen Latham for $191.73. April 24, 1865.
Deed. William Langston and wife sold Daniel Gregg lot 218 in Chillicothe for $175. Fifty cent Internal Revenue stamp affixed. May 17, 1865.
Survey, 100 acres, patented to Allen Latham. Wm. Lorey’s deed to Peter Emerick for 12 acres and A. Latham for 100 acres. May 24, 1865.
Survey, 110 acres, deeded to John Thomas, patented to Allen Latham, $330. May 24, 1865.
Survey no. 12646 deeded to Squire Sayne, 100 acres. August 11, 1865.
Field notes of David Sayne of 61 acres on survey no. 12646. John Windal, surveyor. August 14, 1865.
Survey no. 10989, John Windal, surveyor. August 15, 1865.
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Agreement. Daniel Gregg sold to Joseph A. Darnold 160 acres for $1600. Internal Revenue stamp evidently cut out. September 4, 1865.
Same as above. Stamp also missing. September 4, 1865.
District Court of Muscatine Co., IA. Sam Kendrick vs. Sarah A. Kendrick, Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid $5 in full for services of J. Carskaddan in case for defendants. September 16, 1865.
Chillicothe. N. S. to T. P. Wallace concerning "Harzen notes"; survey of 82 ½ acres patented to Daniel Gregg. October 9, 1865.
Chillicothe. Allen Latham, by D. Gregg, delivered four Valley House bonds of $50 with coupons attached. Signed Wm. B. Franklin, trustee. October 12, 1865.
Hillsboro. J. M. Trimble to D. Gregg. Mr. Smith and Co. instructed him to file a bill vs. Latham for the conveyance of land bought of Boyd. October 19, 1865.
Survey no. 12646, 7, 8, and 9, 100 acres deeded to Christian Detter. November 9, 1865.
Agreement. Daniel Gregg sold to Presley F. Combs and Chas. L. Combs 200 acres for $1750, part of survey no. 11217. November 20, 1865.
Chillicothe. Ross Common Pleas in Partition. Nancy Marshall vs. Edward Marshall et al. Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid $1200 for land sold in case on November 11, 1865. November 20, 1865.
Agreement. Daniel Gregg sold John D. Keifer 43 acres on survey no. 15926, Hardin Co., for $860. December 8, 1865.
Same as above. December 8, 1865.
Chillicothe. Deed of Daniel Gregg sale to John D. Keifer. December 8, 1865.
Deed. Allen Latham and wife sold 70 acres on survey no. 15279, for $245, purchaser unnamed. Fifty cent Revenue stamp affixed. December 15, 1865.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold to Charles Deacon 50 acres for $275. December 20, 1865.
Same as above. December 20, 1865.
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Geo. Peniston, Jr., paid $60 on land contract to Daniel Gregg, agent for Allen Latham. Deed delivered January 27, 1866. May 19, 1861.
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Contract of sale to Michael Carroll, 70 acres, party of survey no. 15705, promissory notes to Allen Latham. February 16, 1866.
Survey nos. 14642 and 15679, 13 acres, deeded to Amos Bishop, patented to Allen Latham. May 24, 1865.
Copy of plat of 100 acres, L. Brent. July 6, 1866.
Survey no. 11217, 200 acres, Daniel Gregg sold Wm. Coombs for $1016.11. Internal Revenue stamp missing. October 15, 1866.
Same as above. Stamp also missing. October 15, 1866.
Newport. Geo. A. Emmitt to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed $125 check for house rent for Thos. McDougal. Reply from D. G. on same sheet acknowledging receipt of check for 6 mo. rent. January 18, 1867.
Will of Philo N. White, Franklin Co., OH. Rec’d red seal of the probate court affixed. (2 sheets) November 21, 1868.
Thirteen names, recommending Wm. H. Puthuff as "a character well calculated to keep an Inn" in Chillicothe, OH. June 29, 1867.
F. Dodge to D. Gregg. Acknowledged receipt of letter; requested Wood and Cushing to send deeds; Ruggles gave up his deed. August 3, 1857.
Deed. Allen Latham and wife sold to Daniel Gregg lot in Chillicothe for $171. (Note stating 50 cent revenue stamp was cut out March 1, 1897, by R. G. Lewis.) August 26, 1856.
Deed. Allen Latham and wife sold 112 acres for $372; part of survey nos. 14642 and 15681. August 26, 1856.
Survey nos. 17642 and 15685, 140 acres patented to Allen Latham, deeded to Henry Dick. On reverse, plat and field notes. August 26, 1856.
Agreement. Allen Latham sold Daniel F. West survey no. 12345, 115 64/100 acres, for $1965.88. November 15, 1867. $310 paid. July 2, 1872.
Receipt. $300 on Fullerton and Gregg’s subscription to the Kinnieinnick (?) Valley Turnpike Road; James May, Jr., K. V. T. Co. December 10, 1867.
Chillicothe. Agreement. Allen Latham to sell Alexander Vincent 216 acres for $1120, part of survey no. 14642. Five cent U.S. rev. stamp. Chillicothe. Alexander Vincent promissory note of $1120 to Allen Latham. Fifty and ten cent U.S. Revenue stamps attached. January 31, 1868.
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Deposition. Clement H. Wessen signature concerning signatures of Sanders D. Wesson and Scioto Wesson and James S. McLain. February 1, 1868.
Field notes on 15 acres along Pea Pea Creek adjoining Robert Lowry’s lot. March 10, 1868.
Deed. Henry Baker, Pike Co., OH, sold to Daniel Gregg 48 ½ acres for $35; survey previously deeded to Henry Massie. Fifty cent U.S. Revenue stamp removed. March 14, 1868.
Deed. Allen Latham and wife sold to Daniel Gregg 100 acres for $100, part of surveys patented to Allen Latham. (Fifty cent U.S. Revenue stamp affixed.) March 26, 1858.
Waverly, OH. J. J. Green to D. Gregg. Acknowledged letter with check; believes trouble over timber ended; inquired for friend the least per acre to be accepted for tract where Mrs. Bray lives. March 31, 1868.
Deeded lot to Board of Education of the City of Chillicothe, Scioto District no. 1, $5000 paid $1500 only. March 31, 1868.
General Land Office, Department of the Interior. J. Wilson to Daniel Gregg. Information that copies of patents might be had for $3.20. April 3, 1868.
Agreement. Daniel Gregg sold to Wm. Jackson E. ¼ of log 218 in Chillicothe for $176.86. May 18, 1868.
Near Kenton, OH. John R. Green to Daniel Gregg. Lists portions of Allen Latham’s land sold; sent survey made of mortgaged land to determine quality and quantity. May 30, 1868.
Copy of John, Joseph, on T. C. Foster’s note to Philip Honk $2116.67. Endorsers, Philip Honk and W. W. Madeira agree to waive demand and notice of non-payment of same. Five cent U.S. Revenue stamp affixed. September 3, 1868.
Kingston. Jas. May, Secretary to Fullerton and Gregg. Requests $100 balance on bill of gravel to be paid; Samuel Dorman to collect following day. November 13, 1868.
Deed. Daniel Gregg sold heirs of Archelaus Bowers 76 acres for $76, survey no. 15357. December 7, 1868.
Muscatine Co. Court. Estate of A. D. Kendrick, final discharge. December 30, 1868.
Receipt. $54 paid by Allen Latham to D. McKee. January 11, 1869.
Auditor’s Office, Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH. Sam Kendrick to Daniel Gregg. Requests to call at office for money left by Shotes. January 26, 1869.
Chillicothe. Receipt. $10 paid by Daniel Gregg to Chas. H. French, medical bills. April 3, 1869.
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Deed. John Dun and wife sold to Elizabeth Kilvert lot 52 in Chillicothe for $1000. Two fifty-cent U.S. Revenue stamps affixed. April 13, 1869.
Plat of 118 acres surveyed for James Clements by A. Growdon, surveyor. May 25, 1869.
Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid $2.00 to J. R. S. Bond and Son (per Scott) for subscription to Scioto Gazette for one year. May 29, 1869.
Receipted bill $2.25 paid by Daniel Gregg to H. Howson "Dealer in Stoves, Tinware, Plows, Agricultural Implements, &c." Printed bill. June 29, 1869.
Mortgage Deed with Dower. Peter Crabtree and Wm. J. Crabtree sold to Allen Latham 136 acres for $150, Scioto Co., OH. July 24, 1869.
Cincinnati. Allen Latham to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed copy of a "notice" of suit for deed by John McNear of Union Co.; comments on Mr. Flagg’s remedy for vine disease, corps and wealth in families. September 1, 1869.
Chillicothe. Wm. Fullerton to Daniel Gregg. Patrick offered to purchase pasture at $90 per acre, also wished to buy corn and cattle. October 4, 1869.
U.S. Internal Revenue, Collector’s Office. 6th District Ohio, Washington. J. Pursell to J. D. Ogle. Concerning storekeeper, Frank D. Bradley and Postmaster. October 20, 1869.
Mortgage Deed with Dower. Geo. W. Armstead and wife sodl to Daniel Gregg lots in Omaha for $1000. Revenue stamp missing. October 25, 1869.
Harpers Station, Ross Co. John Leslie to Daniel Gregg. To ship by R. R. Barrel of Cidar and Barrel of Apples. October 30, 1869.
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Portsmouth, OH. A. C. Thompson, attorney, to Allen Latham. Requests quit-claim deed for land purchased by Hugh Woods and sold to John Clancy; heirs of Clancy to sell. January 13, 1870.
Mrs. Sarah A. Kendrick to Daniel Gregg. News of Sister Maria, Ellen, Kate, John, and Mr. Latham. February 5, 1870.
Power of Attorney. Wm. Fullerton and wife to Daniel Gregg to sell land for $27000 to Christopher Patrick. April 27, 1870.
Ogle and Armstead to Daniel Gregg. Bill of $10.695 for 218 barrels, 9300 gallons "spirits." April 27, 1870.
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Collector’s Office, 6th District, OH. J. Pursell receipt to Jos. Ogle per Daniel Gregg, $604 gross salary of U.S. Storekeeper for 5 months. April 30, 1870.
Survey nos. 12647 and 12648 for Becker, 172 acres. May 18, 1870.
Catskill. Printed form addressed "To the Friends of the Bible Cause in Eastern N.Y." M. W. Staples, Dis. Agent, H. Brownson, O. J. Squires, J. U. Emerick, Agents. Summary of work done and to be done. June 1870.
Albert Moore promissory note of $390 to J. C. Sparks. Blue two ten-cent U.S. Revenue stamps attached. June 11, 1870.
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. Receipt. $390 for first annual premium on $10000, age 46, J. C. Sparks, Agent, Yellow, two-cent U.S. Revenue stamp attached. June 11, 1870.
South Salem, OH. J. A. Lowes to Daniel Gregg. To go to Oxford to teach in Miami University; suggests son Lewis continue education in college and recommends Miami University. July 23, 1870.
Kenton, OH. N. M. Beth to Daniel Gregg. Inquiry of currency selling price of U.S. Coupon Bonds in Cincinnati; requests amount to be had on $4500 bond sent by express in currency. August 5, 1871.
Ross Co. Court of Common Pleas. Wm. Casson and Wm. Cook, executors of will of John Hough vs. Daniel Gregg. Notice to defendant of date case to be tried. January 31, 1871.
Washington, DC. House of Representatives, 41st Congress. Job. E. Stevenson to Daniel Gregg. No census out; to send copy of "Hour" if possible. February 25, 1871.
Deed. Sam Kendrick to Daniel Gregg. $1 paid; part of survey no. 15595 in name of Lewis Langham, 324 acres. Revenue stamp missing. March 3, 1871.
Troy, NY. Rensselaer Co. Clerk’s Office. E. W. Greenman, clerk, certification of J. B. Kellogg as a Notary Public. Red, five-cent U.S. Revenue stamp affixed. April 19, 1871.
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. Policy no. 64201 continued in one year. June 11, 1871.
Receipted Bill. Daniel Gregg paid $14 to James Ewing. June 28, 1871.
Waverly. Request for W. V. Martin’s deed to be sent with statement of amount due; O. J. J. Green. July 24, 1871.
Circleville, OH. Second National Bank. Henry N. Hodges, Cashier, to Daniel Gregg; lists accounts credit by collection. September 21, 1871.
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Hudson, OH. D. R. Thompson to "Bro" in Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Social letter by senior in college, discussing president changes, secret society orders, etc. September 23, 1871.
Chillicothe. Auditor’s Office. Frank Gilmore to Daniel Gregg. General Brown to move to Cincinnati; Mr. McDougal requests refusal of house when General Brown’s movements are known. December 19, 1871.
Article of agreement. James Taylor of Campbell Co., KY, sold to J. Crowley, James M. White, I. L. Stevenson and Daivd Thompson $765.93, 765.49 acres at $13 per acre. February 29, 1872.
Establishment of Merchants and Farmers Bank, Washington C. H., OH. Capital $150000, stockholders individually liable; directors and stockholders listed. March 1872.
Waverly, OH. W. V. Martin to Daniel Gregg. Requests extension on note due; in business with Sam Kendrick. March 22, 1872.
Auditor’s Deed. Geo. Kerns sold to Daniel Gregg 1009 acres for $39.86 overdue taxes unpaid by Allen Latham. U.S. Revenue stamp removed. April 16, 1872.
Plat and survey nos. 14642, 12624, and 12625 patented to Allen Latham, deeded by Daniel Gregg, executor of last will and testament of A. L. deceased, to Barbara Caplinger, 145 acres. June 4, 1872.
Newark, NJ. The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. Albert Moore policy no. 64201 continued in force for 1 year; settlement of the premium. W. H. Lansing, Agent. June 11, 1872.
Waverly. United States Internal Revenue. W. S. Jones to Daniel Gregg. $210 draft on Chillicothe First National Bank; Cornelius Cuselingel to pay balance. June 15, 1872.
Article of agreement. Daniel Gregg sold Robert Williams part of survey no. 15926, 43 acres for $860, five-cent U.S. Revenue stamp removed. August 1872.
Lancaster, OH. First National Bank. P. B. Ewing to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed dividend check. September 14, 1872.
Lancaster, OH. P. B. Ewing, no addressee. Authorized sale of road; also matter of bridges. September 24, 1872.
Small calendar advertising Hiram Yeo and Co. Booksellers, Stationers, and Periodical Dealers, Second Street, Chillicothe, OH. 1873.
Chillicothe, OH. Daniel Gregg to John R. Green. List of surveys made in name of Geo. Greenway; unsure if ever patented although plats "were taken out." February 10, 1873.
Allen Latham Executor Deed to Ira Williams for $1271 for 70 acres, part of survey no. 12345. Daniel Gregg, Agent. February 20, 1873.
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Pamphlet "The Presbyterian Pulpit" of Cincinnati and vicinity; guaranteed circulation 3000 monthly; Sermon by Rev. Henry Smith, D. D., professor in Lane Seminary, Cincinnati. The Christian Sermon Analyzed. April 1873.
Mortgage Deed. John M. Gookenborger sold to James M. White, Jeremiah Crowley, James L. Stevenson and David Thomson, 45 acres for $783.94, part of survey no. 10053, Hardin Co., OH. April 1, 1873.
Mortgage Deed. John Krimblebein sold to James M. White, Jeremiah Crowley, James L. Stevenson and David Thomson, 92.38 acres for $1551.97, part of survey no. 10053, Hardin Co., OH. April 1, 1873.
Agreement. Daniel Gregg sold to Isaac Philips part of survey no. 15926 in Hardin Co., 66 ½ acres for $984.70. April 4, 1873.
Same as above. April 4, 1873.
Receipt. $37.27 paid by Dixon Fullerton on cases: Samuel Rhinehart vs. Allen Latham and Dixon Fullerton; Dixon Fullerton vs. Samuel Rinehart, wife and others; Ross Common Pleas nos. 2716 and 3333. May 2, 1873.
Surveys and plat for Nathan Dewey 320 acres, 56 acres, 102 acres, 124 acres, and 37 acres. L. H. Sweetman, surveyor of Pike County. June 10-11, 1873.
Newark, NJ. Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. Albert Moore, policy no. 64201, continued in force for 1 year for settlement of premium. R. H. Lansing, Agent. June 11, 1873.
Receipt. $2.00 paid by Daniel Gregg to Chillicothe Adverstiser. July 3, 1873.
Survey of lot for Robert Trego, October 28, 1873. D. Gregg to H. Overman for survey and field notes; inquiry of bill and how to be paid. July 4, 1873.
Chillicothe. D. Smart, promissory note 30-days, $500 to Chillicothe National Bank. July 24, 1873.
Removal of E. P. Kendrick and restoration to his former position as principal surveyor, April 1875. August 12, 1873.
Columbus, OH. Western Branch Office of Piedmont and Arlington Life Ins. Co. Jas. H. Godman, president, to Daniel Gregg. Appointment made to meet to consult about the Estate of Samuel Steely; Mr. Boggs to be in on committee meeting. August 18, 1873.
"Programme," Ross Co. Horse Fair. October 9, 10, 11, 1873.
Half of same as above.
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Programme, Ross Co. Horse Fair; 3d day, two $200 purses and one $50. October 11, 1873.
Chillicothe. Lecture Bill, Masonic Hall, Prof. D. L. Lyon, E. M. S. and O. I., N. Y. "Startling Truths on the Subject of Reform." November 1, 1873.
Conveyance. R. H. Mitchell and wife of Hardin Co. to D. Thurman for $6112.16. December 9, 1873.
Agreement. Dixon Fullerton to sell A. S. Nye 56 shares of stock in the Farmers National Bank of Portsmouth. $5697.50 to be paid by December 25. March 28, 1873.
Portsmouth. Geo. Davis to Daniel Gregg. Desires all claims against estate of L. P. N. Smithe to be in as soon as possible. January 28, 1873.
Lecture for Poor Relief by G. Todford. February 6, 1874.
Conveyance. Theodore Fisher sold to James W. White, Jas. S. Stevenson, J. Crowley, D. Thomson, Pontius Wheeler, and H. N. Wheeler, 50 acres for $1752.89 part of survey no. 10053. February 16, 1874.
Washington, DC. House of Representatives. W. Lawrence to P. N. Hisey. Willing to aid securing a patent; recommends Mr. Walker to help. March 11, 1874.
Waverly, OH. Banking House of James Emmett and Co. Henry E. Ware, Cashier, to Daniel Gregg. $225 on Jno. D. Madiera Enc. March 11, 1874.
Chillicothe. Receipt, $1375 paid by Daniel Gregg for land at sheriff sale by Jacob Jones on March 4, 1874.
Chillicothe. Promissory note. Daniel Gregg and Dixon Fullerton, $15000 in 30 days to Daniel Gregg. March 30, 1874.
Columbus, OH. S. E. Samuel to Mr. Wood. Suggests contact with Mr. Fullerton for details of business. March 30, 1874.
Warranty Deed. James M. White and wife, David Thomson and wife, Pontius Wheeler and wife, Horatio N. Wheeler and wife, James L. Stevenson and wife, Jeremiah Crowley and wife sold to Mahala Thompson for $1250, 50 acres, part of survey no. 10053. April 18, 1874.
Cincinnati. W. M. Corry to D. Gregg. Sent $250 check on LaFayette Bank; illegal to have over 8% interest; hopes for personal acquaintance. May 21, 1874.
St. Louis, MO. Noble and Orrick, Attorneys. John W. Noble to Collius and Herron. Decreed foreclosure and judgment in case of Richard C. A. Latham for $4006.80. May 25, 1874.
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Sheriff’s Deed. Daniel Gregg received judgment against Alexander S. Steies and wife and others, $362.30. John Daily, sheriff, $244.45, 110 acres, part of survey no. 12622. May 29, 1874.
Used Pass for 1000 miles on Marietta and Cincinnati R. R. in name of Daniel Gregg. May 30, 1874.
Receipt. C. G. Papl, sheriff, paid $1331.65 judgment in case of Daniel Gregg vs. Jas. M. Lumbeck et al; sent receipt with certificate to be signed. June 6, 1874.
Newark, NJ. Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. Policy no. 64201 of Albert Moore continued for 1 year, premium made as per margin. R. H. Lansing, Agent. June 11, 1874.
Washington, DC. Department of Interior, General Land Office, S. S. Burdell Commissioner, to Daniel Gregg. Acknowledged Andrew D. Kendrick on warrant no. 8667 assigned to Gregg on January 31, 1857; to be advised further later. September 4, 1874.
Lancaster, OH. Fred Mithoff to Daniel Gregg. Gives proposition for home farm and other tracts containing 281 110/160 acres; $21800 offered. September 5, 1874.
Washington, DC. Fayette Co. Bank, Capital $100000. M. Willard, cashier, to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed for discount returns by Mr. Jas. Skink note and others 30 days, $3500. November 9, 1874.
U.S. Postal Card to Daniel Gregg. Advertisement, A. B. Waters, General Commission Merchant, specialty of coal by R. R., pig iron and iron ores, Cincinnati. Longhand note signed A. B. W. stating "glad to see you when in this city" etc. November 23, 1874.
Abstract of title Jacob P. Bush; United States to Robert Randolph, Robert Randolph to J. P. Bush; no judgments or mortgages; $75 per acre value. December 29, 1874.
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Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Members of the Marietta Chapter, established 1869 to 1879. 1834- 1875.
John Gaynor sold and endorsed. Demand and notice waived 8 promissory notes; Daniel Gregg to have benefit of mortgage security. January 14, 1875.
Columbus, OH. T. W. Jones to L. A. Minshal. Inquiry if Denny Farms will be sold on present appraisement and terms payments might be made. January 11, 1875. Chillicothe, OH. Daniel Gregg to T. W. Jones. States 283 ¾ acres, Denny Farms, for sale. February 6, 1876.
Circleville. Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid $2 for subscription to Circleville Democrat and Watchman. Signed, A. R. Van Cleaf. January 18, 1875.
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Lot no. 175, 10 ft. in Chillicothe, sold for $10.99 taxes to Daniel Gregg. P. S. Griffin, Auditor of Ross Co., land formerly in name of Paul Pool heirs. January 19, 1875.
Formal request to meet President of the Michigan and Ohio R. R. at Emmitt House, 2 p.m. Printed signatures, Vanmenter and Throckmorton. January 21, 1875.
South Bloomfield, OH. Nathan Denny to Daniel Gregg. To meet Mr. Dunlap and to remove all leins on land to secure good deed for same bid at sheriff’s sale. January 22, 1875.
U.S. Postal to Daniel Gregg. Request to attend meeting at the Emmitt House to arrange raising subscriptions for the Mich. and O. R. R. By order of Committee, Joseph McConnell, Chair. Geo. L. Wolfe, secretary. January 28, 1875.
Chillicothe. L. G. Delone to Daniel Gregg. "Sore eye" prevented planned trip to Circleville; writes Denny and sends affidavit as requested; told him Gregg would pay his wife 300 to $500 if sale were confirmed. February 4, 1875.
Agreement. Daniel Gregg leased to Abram Fidler for 1 year part of lot 16 in Chillicothe for $16 per month; to have option for following year either to rent or purchase if payments are promptly made. March 14, 1875.
Admission ticket to 2 p.m. Dinner for Daniel Gregg; Powhattan Grange no. 92. March 18, 1875.
Chillicothe. Assignment of life insurance policy no. 64201 in name of Albert Moore to Daniel Gregg; to be sent to Co. for approval signed R. H. Lansing for the Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. Newark, NJ. April 18, 1875.
L. D. Kihert to Daniel Gregg. Request for him to come stay with Mr. Kihert who was ill and for present not rational. April 21, 1875.
Copy of a note. Albert Raub $2180.62 to Susannah Dresbach, 8% interest. Demand and notice waived; delivered to Daniel Gregg who cashed it. Throckmorton to file petition and foreclose mortgage when requested to do so by Daniel Gregg. May 31, 1875.
Waverly, OH. Banking House of James Emmitt and Co. Henry E. Ware, cashier, to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed check on B. P. Kingsberry. $2540 collected from R. Condon and $2500 and $40 from Chas. Deacon. May 29, 1875.
Newark, NJ. The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. Policy no. 64201 of Albert Moore continued for 1 year. R. H. Lansing, Agt. June 11, 1875.
Newport, KY. James Taylor to D. Gregg. Deed forwarded for the survey to Dawson; received draft from Ross Co. National Bank. June 22, 1875.
Mortgage Deed with Dower. Isaac Smith and wife sold 160 acres to Daniel Gregg for $3500. July 1, 1875.
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Newport, KY. James Taylor to Daniel Gregg. Sent Gregg’s letter to Dawson to have patent delivered to his attorney. September 1875.
Kenton, OH. S. Kraner to Daniel Gregg. From Probate Judge of Hardin Co. Unable to pay note due until receives money from delayed sources. November 5, 1875. D. Gregg to S. Kraner. Insists note should be paid by December 20 without fail. December 7, 1875.
Fayette Co., OH. Jas. C. Plumb, Clerk, certified no claims were against Joseph Allen. November 13, 1875.
Washington, C. H., OH. First National Bank. Daniel McLean stated mortgage made by Joseph Allen to Wm. Smith for $1687.50 being on land less than two miles from the court house worth $80 per acre. November 23, 1875.
Simonds Art Studio, Chillicothe. Small Card with advertisement on one side; note to D. Gregg; sent a barrel of apples, half Baldwin, half Spitzenburg. November 24, 1875.
Agreement. Daniel Gregg sold David Tough and Marion Losh survey nos. 15477 and 15962 for 41 acres for $1245. December 1, 1875.
Clinton, NY. Byron Wells to R. G. Lewis, concerning "Song Book" for fraternity chapter. December 10, 1875.
Mortgage Deed without Dower. Philip J. Laessle sold to Mary M. Yeager part of lot 260 in Chillicothe for $1000. December 14, 1875.
Chillicothe and Dramatic Association, quintette course, ticket good for entire course, reserves possible without extra cost. 1875-76.
New Haven, CT. C. Mowery to R. G. Lewis. Wrote no songs yet; many friends there; missed "D. W." meetings; comments about "Sammie"; Mr. Payne desiring to begin a chapter. Enclosed order $1.40 on D. P. Adams to be collected by Ohio Treasurer. May 31, 1875.
Fayette Court of Common Pleas. Maynard and Hadley attorneys for Clinton Co. National Bank vs. A. P. Kirk, Isaiah Brown, H. Wendel and H. Kirk. January 19, 1876.
New York. J. Gaylord to R. G. Lewis. Enclosed article for "Ohio" relating to Woman Suffrage convention which met in New York. January 24, 1874.
Washington C. H., OH. C. A. Plamer to T. A. Muishell. Concerning notes Mr. Gregg holds on Kirks and land mortgaged by them. January 24, 1876.
David Smart endorsed demand and notice waived and delivered to Daniel Gregg a promissory note made by Geo. Dun for $5000; promised to pay fees if mortgages had to be collected by suit. January 29, 1876.
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U.S. Postal. P. H. Milliken to R. G. Lewis. Hopes for good Song Book of fraternity; glad for interest in it. February 1, 1876.
Hamilton. W. L. Kolb to R. G. Lewis. Regrets no poets among fraternity; sent song by W. L. K. to be sung to "Tenting Tonight." February 21, 1876.
New Brunswick, NJ. Rather poor report of progress with songs for songbook. March 20, 1876.
Two small tickets for Washington’s Birthday Centenniel Celebration by children of St. Joseph School. Lecture by Father Homan. Admission fifty cents. February 22, 1876.
Ithaca, NY. Chas. W. Foote, no addressee. Concerning coming convention of their fraternity and contributions local chapter might make. April 23, 1876.
Washington, DC. Department of Interior, General Land Office. U. J. Baxter to Daniel Gregg. Inquiry for facts of case of refusal of Gregg to relinquish original surveys left in Latham’s office due to lack of payment of fees. April 27, 1876.
Richmond. A. L. Rogers to Daniel Gregg. Concerning business of Mary W. Smart. May 2, 1876.
Ann Arbor. W. L. Jenks, Sec. of Delta U. Fraternity to a "brother." Local chapter unable to send delagate to convention; college there chooses men for societies less from scholarship. May 10, 1876.
St. Louis. Noble and Orrick to Collins and Herron. Requests letters of testimony of Daniel Gregg, executor in Ohio of Latham estate, for Judge of Probate Court. May 11, 1876.
Circleville, OH. Printed form to the creditors of Lemuel Steely; receipts and disbursements listed; balance in trustees hands, $15427.04. August 1, 1877.
Pomeroy, OH. Chas. E. Walker to a friend telling of death of classmate Wm. C. Tenney. August 15, 1876.
New York. International Review, 111 Wm. St. Henry Randall White to R. G. Lewis. Unable to aid in making songbook. September 4, 1876.
Waverly, OH. Banking House of James Emmitt and Co., Henry E. Ware, cashier, to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed check for $197.23. September 19, 1876.
Washington, C. H., OH. Eighty-day promissory note $2000. Thos. Kirk, H. Kirk and H. Windel to James L. Kirk. September 29, 1876.
Evan Campbell, Fayette Co. Notary Public, at request of Adams Express Co., protested non- payment against Thos. Kirk, H. Kirk, and H. Windel and endorsers Daniel Gregg and Jno. D. Madeira. December 21, 1876.
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Hartford. A. B. Hunter to R. G. Lewis. Received photo and sent one of self; named classmates met at exposition; inquires of songbook of class. October 24, 1876.
Marietta College. Postal. J. W. Andrews to R. G. Lewis. Promised to look over catalog of books of Davis and Co. November 18, 1876.
Sheriff’s Deed. Daniel Gregg recovered judgment against Chas. B. Lynn, Charlotte Lynn, Henry Baker and Wm. Baker; $412.87 value received for $282, 36 ½ acres. November 1874.
Mortgage Deed with Dower. Geo. C. Borey and wife sold to Daniel Gregg lot 265 in Chillicothe for $425. November 25, 1876.
Bellefontaine, OH. Kerman and Kerman to Daniel Gregg. Took judgment in case for amount of Gregg’s claim; sends levy on property in Ross Co. December 12, 1876.
Washington C. H., Fayette Co., OH. Wm. Smith to Daniel Gregg. J. P. Bush expects to sell in short time. December 28, 1876.
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Mortgage Deed with Dower. Geo. C. Barey and wife sold to Daniel Gregg part of Lot 265 in Chillicothe for $225. January 4, 1877.
Chillicothe. John C. Eutrekin to Daniel Gregg. Collected all claims against Ben Thompson. July 16, 1877.
Mortgage with Dower. Albert Ogden and wife sold 333 acres to Daniel Gregg for $6000. February 8, 1877.
Newport, KY. James Taylor to Daniel Gregg. Concerning "Gitt" who claimed A. Gordan’s surveys; also business of unpatented surveys in the district. April 10, 1877.
Newark, NJ. B. J. Miller to Daniel Gregg. Insurance policy no. 64201 for Albert Moore; amounts receivable if paid up or exchanged for another policy. April 28, 1877.
Chillicothe, OH. M. S. Cook to P. Wherritt. Letter of introduction for Daniel Gregg on business to see Benj. Moore. May 1877.
Farmers National Bank of Portsmouth, OH. Lists of names and addresses of shareholders with number of shares each had; 2500 shares total. Also resources and liabilities listed. May 7, 1877.
Newark, NJ. Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. Lewis C. Grover, president, to Daniel Gregg. Concerning policy assigned and procedure necessary in payments. May 11, 1877.
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Assignment of a judgment. Geo. Gastner to Daniel Greegg. $1074.54 balance due against defendants Leonard and William Moore. May 12, 1877.
"Union." Hugh H. D. Eyermenu to R. G. Lewis. Sent photograph in exchange for one received. Gives news of fraternity’s activities; 15 active members. May 22, 1877.
Cincinnati. Winslow Upton to R. G. Lewis. Sent photograph for one in exchange. May 24, 1877.
Cynthiana, KY. Benj. Moore, son of Capt. Thos. Moore, procured land warrants with aid of Geo. Dawson of PA; Dawson once lived in Harrison Co., KY. March 25, 1877.
Lancaster, OH. Hocking Valley National Bank. G. A. Mithoff to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed $2438 due and requests statement for balance on note of Fred Mithoff. June 1, 1877.
Cincinnati. E. M. Johnson, secretary of Queen City Club, privilege for two weeks use of Club House to Daniel Gregg. June 14, 1877.
Marysville, OH. A. James Sterling, attorney, to Daniel Gregg. Offers increased rate of interest to lengthen time on note due. July 20, 1877.
Mortgage. John F. Crimblebine, Hardin Co., OH, for $225 paid by Daniel Gregg. 92 acres on survey no. 10053. July 23, 1877.
Henderson, KY. Haydon H. Shouse, attorney, to Daniel Gregg. Offers land of Thos. M. Moore for sale; inquires terms desired and proof of heirship. August 18, 1877.
Washington, DC. General Land Office. Commissioner to Daniel Gregg. Information of patent made to Peter Halphenstine heirs; information on survey no. 8742 unable to be had without number of warrant. August 31, 1877.
Washington, DC. General Land Office. Commissioner to Daniel Gregg. Concerning survey in name of Wallace and Woodbridge; error on warrant no. 6115. September 6, 1877.
Washington, DC. General Land Office. Commissioner to Daniel Gregg. Warrant no. 6165 patented in 1818 to Cadwallader Wallace and Jno. Woodbridge; enclosed papers. September 11, 1877.
Henderson, KY. Haydon H. Shouse, attorney, to Daniel Gregg. Thos. M. Moore heirship assured; asks amount offered and promies proof of heirship to be obtained. September 12, 1877.
Henderson, KY. Haydon H. Shouse to Daniel Gregg. Informed Thos. M. Moore of proposition and states $200 acceptable but $100 offer too low. October 8, 1877.
Washington, DC. General Land Office. Commissioner to Daniel Gregg. Information of survey no. 16138, 116 acres on warrant no. 8667. Cadwallader Wallace conveyed it to Andrew D. Kendrick. October 11, 1877.
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Chillicothe, OH. Jos. D. Ogle to Daniel Gregg. On letter unsigned to Ogle; a request for money to be paid to Gregg; "tangent adjustment" to be made. October 12, 1877.
Cambridge, MA. Harvard College Observatory. Winslow Upton to R. G. Lewis. Acknowledged postal card received; tells of work; asks if baptism theology won’t bring him into the "fold" of the Baptist Church. October 19, 1877.
Washington, DC. General Land Office. Commissioner to Daniel Gregg. Survey no. 16138 for 8 1/3 acres on warrant no. 8667 not patented. Explains error made on number of survey nos. 16075 and 16138. October 27, 1877.
Union College. Hugh H. D. Eyermenu to R. G. Lewis. Gives account of quarrel of secret organizations with their fraternity. November 15, 1877.
Washington, C. H., OH. J. Purcell to Daniel Gregg. U.S. one-cent postal. Claims Wendle case "outrage"; asks for attorney to be sent down. Novemebr 21, 1877.
Washington, DC. General Land Office. Commissioner to Daniel Gregg. Survey no. 16138, 116 acres, on warrant no. 8667 in name of Andrew D. Kendrick, assigned to Gregg, to be patented. November 27, 1877.
Columbus. Minnie Anderson Olds to Daniel Gregg. Inquiry for bed stead formerly owned by Maria Latham. December 5, 1877.
Columbus. H. Shouse to Daniel Gregg. Authorized by Mr. Moore to accept offer of $125; requests proof desired about heirship. November 30, 1877. Chillicothe, OH. D. Gregg to Hayden H. Shouse. Tells how proof of heirship might be given by Thos. Moore; suggests meeting at some future date. November 30, 1877.
Henderson, KY. Haydon H. Shouse to Daniel Gregg. States Thos. Moore unable to afford trip to prove heirship. Believes land to be worth more than was offered. December 18, 1877.
Chillicothe, OH. Wm. Richardson, A. M. Supt. Chillicothe Public Schools to Editor’s Gazette. Expressed appreciation of cooperation of paper with the schools. December 20, 1877.
Chillicothe, OH. Daniel Gregg to James Taylor. Inquiry of General Daniel Morgan and if he were related to Presley Neville and if he were related to acquaintances. Reply from J. T. on same letter; information and recommendation where he might find more. January 8, 1878.
Washington, DC. Commissioner to Daniel Gregg. No patent issued on survey no. 683, 1000 acres, warrant no. 397; original survey of Nathaniel Massie, representing James Allen, 212 acres, not returned. January 10, 1878.
Public sale of Lot 175 to Stpehen Wheeler, for $4.32, Paul Pool heirs. January 15, 1878.
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Washington, DC. General Land Office. Commissioner to Daniel Gregg. Sent patent issued for 116 acres, survey no. 16138, warrant no. 8667. January 29, 1878.
Cincinnati, OH. John Waddle, president of Marietta and Cincinnati R. R. Co., to Geo. Wolfe. Enclosed passes for Wolfe and John D. Raper "on account of Scioto Gazette," good until April 1. February 8, 1878.
Lancaster, OH. G. A. Mithoff to Daniel Gregg. Suggests meeting with brother, Frederick. March 9, 1878.
Maysville, OH. A. T. Carpenter to Daniel Gregg. Advises Gregg to come immediately to collect his debts from sheriff who is reported to be insolvent. Gregg answered, March 14, stating he planned to be in that city following week. March 5, 1878.
Circleville, OH. A. R. Van Cleaf to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed bill for Democrat and Watchman as requested. April 6, 1878. Reply with $2.84 check from D. G. April 9, 1878.
Washington, C. H., OH. Receipt $2 paid by Daniel Gregg for Ohio State Register, H. G. Kerr, Prop. April 18, 1878.
Bellefontaine, OH. W. H. West to Daniel Gregg. Fees in case of Hart vs. Gregg, $259; $54 for procuring records, paying for cross examining witnesses, depositions, hotel and traveling expenses, printing arguments, etc. June 6, 1878.
St. Louis. J. S. Fullerton to Dixon Fullerton (uncle). (Registered letter) Enclosed drafts and checks amounting to $11175.46 for sale of Hamilton Iron Co. June 19, 1878.
Burning Springs, WV. Wm. E. Strong to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed check on Second National Bank of Parkersburg of $100. Note added on page stating date and amount received, two checks, one blank. November 11, 1878.
Deed. Daniel Gregg sold to J. M. Dille part of survey nos. 10665 and 10666 in Hardin Co. for $2175. December 3, 1878.
Survey nos. 14220, 14266, 14267, 24 ½ acres, 12 acres on survey no. 10750, Daniel Gregg sold to Nathaniel Davis, John W. Davis, and Geo. W. Davis for $500. January 27, 1879.
Portsmouth, OH. Farmer’s National Bank, J. M. Wall, to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed $168 draft for stock dividend. February 4, 1879.
Geo. Grimes sold Daniel Gregg promissory note for $475 and one for $434; to be responsible in case of non-payment and for fees if suits necessary for collections were made. February 12, 1879.
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Cincinnati. John Waddle, president of Marietta and Cincinnati R. R. to John T. Raper, Editor of Scioto Gazette. Enclosed papers for March 31 to July 1; requests return upon expiration; also those expiring March 31. March 27, 1879.
Cincinnati. C. D. Coffin to Daniel Gregg. "Present case" to be tried in court; employed Judge Hardy; Washington notified W. Mitchell widow tp proceed with suit. March 29, 1879. Reply by D. G. Health poor, to go to Cincinnati when better to adjust circumstances. April 2, 1879.
Chillicothe. Sam Kendrick to Daniel Gregg. Directs note on W. T. Watson and Wm. Dye to be sent to Judge Oursler and draft for amount to be returned. May 7, 1879.
Cleveland, OH. Printed Notice by The Weddell House "to the traveling public," advertising a hotel. June 1879.
Greenfield, OH. R. R. Sprung to Daniel Gregg. Unable to find record of death of Thos. J. Taylor on file; to get it from administrator of estate. June 7, 1879.
Cincinnati. John Waddle, president of Marietta. Sent papers, June 30 to October 1, asks for return of expired ones. June 25, 1879.
Washington, DC. General Land Office. Commissioner to Daniel Gregg. Information on patent of survey no. 13242, warrant no. 918 in name of James Flaugherty; another patent on same survey, warrant no. 1548 issued in favor of Jeremiah Parker. June 25, 1879.
Chillicothe, OH. Ross Co. National Bank. Check for $20541.75 by Daniel Gregg to self. June 26, 1879.
Portsmouth, OH. J. M. Wall, cashier of Farmers National Bank, to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed draft for $168 stock dividend. July 21, 1879.
Petition to Magistrates by M. Continote widow; request granted, signed Cene. August 19, 1879.
Ironton. H. S. Neal to T. A. Menshall. U. S. Postal; didn’t have certain book wanted; to send it as soon as received. August 26, 1879.
Indianapolis, IN. Edward King, treas. of Indianapolis and St. Louis R. R. Co., to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed $6000 bill due; had been ill. September 21, 1879.
Cincinnati. John Waddle, president of Marietta and Cincinnati R. R., to editors of Scioto Gazette. Sent papers for quarter of year ending December 31; requests expired ones be returned. September 24, 1879.
Chillicothe, OH. Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid 75 cents to National Express. October 17, 1879.
Washington C. H., OH. C. A. Palmer to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed draft no. 58336, $100 credit on note. November 20, 1879.
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J. M. Wall, president of Farmers National Bank, to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed draft for $168 stock dividend. December 22, 1879.
Wash., OH. M. Pavey to Daniel Gregg. Albert Ogden farm sale postponed to make sale by mortgaged foreclosure and not by judgment. December 27, 1879. Chillicothe. D. G. reply. Enclosed order of state sale to be filed if necessary. January 9, 1880.
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Ross Co., OH. Frank J. Esker, Auditor, sold at public auction Lot 175 in Chillicothe, $2.89, unpaid taxes for 1878 in name of Stephen Wheeler. January 20, 1880.
Chillicothe, OH. Mary Jackson sold lots in Chillicothe to Daniel Gregg for $5. April 16, 1880.
Chillicothe, OH. John Jackson and Jacob Jackson sold to Daniel Gregg lots in Chillicothe for $10. April 19, 1880.
Chillicothe, OH. Charles Reynolds and wife sold to Daniel Gregg Lot 218 in Chillicothe for $10. April 19, 1880.
Wellstone, OH. H. S. Bundy to Daniel Gregg. To be in Chillicothe to settle business "soon." April 28, 1880.
Highland Co., OH. A. Judson Smart sold lots in Chillicothe to Daniel Gregg for $600. May 22, 1880.
Sheriff’s Deed on order of sale. Daniel Gregg filed petition against Terrance Connelly and wife, $113.33. April 12, 1879.
Receipt. Daniel Gregg paid $25 for services and disbursements made on account of David Gregg, deceased. July 12, 1880.
Alexander Garland and wife sold to Daniel Gregg part of Lot 218 in Chillicothe for $5. August 4, 1880.
Last will of John Dun. (Copy) 8 pages. August 20, 1880.
Republican Ticket "Probably fall of 1880."
Democratic Ticket "Probably fall of 1880."
Receipt. $4 paid by Daniel Gregg for two year subscription to The Chillicothe Advertiser. December 24, 1880.
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Daniel Gregg, executor of the will of Allen Latham agreement with Wm. Goodall to make cemetery monument, $1000. Three pages and sketch of planned monument. December 28, 1880.
Chillicothe. John Waddle to Daniel Gregg. Sent coffee pot of granite iron, $2.75. February 8, 1881. Reply of thanks; promises reimbursement. February 9, 1881.
Deed. Edward King and wife sold to Daniel Gregg 176 acres for $800, survey nos. 15706 and 11346. March 30, 1881.
W. E. Evans, Notary Public, swore to Mary Jackson, widow intestate, with daughter married, 18 years of age. April 2, 1881.
Edward Starr and wife quit claim deed to lot in Chillicothe to Daniel Gregg for $5. (Wife formerly Martha Jackson of above mention). April 2, 1881.
Chillicothe, OH. L. B. James to Daniel Gregg. To be down following Wed., 11 a.m. May 2, 1881.
Saratoga, NY. R. D. Palmateer bill to Daniel Gregg, $1325 for advertising for any claims against the David Gregg estate of which Daniel Gregg was executor. July 1, 1881.
Daniel Gregg signed statement that his pass book and checks were all up to date with Ross Co. National Bank; also authorizes Richard G. Lewis to sign checks in his name. July 30, 1881.
Wm. Lawrence to Daniel Gregg. Treas. Department, first Comptroller’s Office, Washington, DC. Concerning filing of certain surveys and effect in case against Gunn’s heirs. August 6, 1881.
Cincinnati. A. L. Anderson to Daniel Gregg. States monument for Uncle Allen Latham was completed satisfactorily without blemishes. August 7, 1881. Reply for Daniel Gregg; requests copy of exact inscription on monument; too ill to go to Cincinnati at the time. August 11, 1881.
Indianapolis, IN. John B. Elam, attorney, to W. E. Evans. No news in Gregg matter, or King’s wife and Fletcher and Churchman; requests notes, mortgage and tax receipts for proof. September 3, 1881.
Cincinnati. Receipt, $1000 paid for monument by Daniel Gregg; A. L. Anderson’s approval of workmanship signatured. September 8, 1881.
Mexico City. Postal Card, two-cent stamp. R. P. Keil to R. G. Lewis. Thanking him for letter and money; tells of two sons. December 29, 1881.
Chillicothe, OH. Mrs. John Wiseman to John Raper. Gratitude for article appearing in paper concerning Mr. Tyler. February 2, 1882.
Description of 100 acres to be put on deed of survey no. 5139.
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Cincinnati. John W. Herron to R. G. Lewis. States it unnecessary to notify Maria Latham of an appraisement to be made in Chillicothe; to post two notices. April 21, 1882.
Oakdale, NE. E. P. McCormick to publishers of Scioto Gazette. Received only one copy of paper since subscription for one year started; inquires of cause. May 21, 1882.
Marietta. Rees R. Lloyd to R. G. Lewis. Invitation to banquet of Delta Upsilon Fraternity of the Marietta Chapter. June 28, 1882.
Editorial from Cleveland Herald concerning submitting constitutional amendment providing for prohibition of sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage subjected to a license or altogether prohibited. September 26, 1882.
Chillicothe. D. M. Tiffin to Mr. Raper and Wolfe. Enclosed $4 for subscriptions to Scioto Gazette for Rev. R. W. Manly, Denver, Colorado, and for Mrs. Maria Cook Towar, Detroit, Michigan. October 19, 1882.
Chillicothe. D. M. Tiffin to Mr. Raper and Wolfe. Enclosed $2 for two subcriptions to the Scioto Gazette as above. October 18, 1883.
Portsmouth, OH. Geo. Davis to R. G. Lewis. Unable to come; going to Cincinnati; may come following week. November 20, 1888.
East Chillicothe. R. Putnam to Editor Wolfe. Stated he had articles concerning Black Hawk war; history of 1829 outburst; and data about General Snelling and General Dodge. April 8, 1884.
Waterford. C. A. Waldron to Daniel Gregg. Enclosed papers to be signed to prove will of deceased brother. May 12, 1884.
Thos. L. Hooker to Scioto Gazette. Enclosed postal order for $1.55 for subscription. August 22, 1884.
Circleville, OH. Harry E. Lutz to Raper and Wolfe. Enclosed $3.50 for Boggs sale advertisement. August 25, 1884.
Chillicothe. D. M. Tiffin to Raper and Wolfe. Enclosed $1 for renewal of subscription to Scioto Gazette for Mrs. Maria Cook Towar, Detroit. October 16, 1884.
Cincinnati. T. H. Kelley to R. G. Lewis. Had not seen Mr. Anderson but to write as soon as he saw him. November 6, 1884.
Greenfield, OH. R. R. Sprung to Editors of Scioto Gazette. Requests copy of ad "Notice to Farmers" in Enterprise to be run four weeks and bill sent to Mr. E. Brown. November 22, 1844 [1884?].
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Richmond, Land Office. J. A. Wingfield to R. G. Lewis. Concerning grant to R. C. Anderson in Kentucky Military District, 500 acres, warrant nos. 2289 and 2609; title unknown. January 26, 1885.
Frankfort, KY. Land Office. Thos. H. Corbett to R. G. Lewis. Concerning R. C. Anderson’s grant of 500 acres; county unknown; to send copy of patent if $1 is received; recommends inquiry of auditor of state. January 26, 1885.
Fargo, D. T. [Dakota Territory]. Rev. F. M. Wood, no addressee. Requests donation for support of one or more students for 4 months vacation. February 11, 1885.
Dates of N. W. T. Newspapers from Scioto Gazette, 1799, to Zanesville Express, 1811.
Chillicothe, OH. The Lincoln Club. S. M. Veail to Rev. R. G. Lewis. Notice of being elected as a member of the club. July 20, 1886.
Portsmouth, OH. J. F. Towell to R. G. Lewis. Friends of Riggs family to call; invites attendance; to meet at D. N. Murray residence. July 26, 1886.
Columbus, OH. State Geological Survey. Edward Orton to Richard G. Lewis. Discussion of gas supplies in Ross Co. November 15, 1886.
Chillicothe, OH. Ernest Windshorst to R. G. Lewis. To write sermon on moral theology for publication; requests manuscript returned occasionally and proof sheets for correction. December 12, 1886.
Columbus, OH. Ohio State Library. Frank B. Loomis to R. G. Lewis. Enclosed $7 warrant on state treasury for "valuable history" edition. January 7, 1887.
Chillicothe, OH. Agreement about a note between R. G. Lewis and S. H. Mosher. July 28, 1887.
New York. John B. Mitchell to R. G. Lewis, Editor of Scioto Gazette. Form letter. Information that name is on membership of a society to which copies of all publications and notices of meetings to be sent. March 8, 1887.
Marietta, OH. Wash. Co. Mrs. G. R. Rosseter to Richard G. Lewis. Sent certificate of membership of the Peonies Association. April 20, 1887.
Philadelphia. School of design for women. Emily Sartin, principal, to R. G. Lewis. Pupil, Miss Daisy Challis, possibly interested in "proposition"; none other in class likely. June 20, 1887.
Marietta College, OH. R. M. Stimson, Treas., to R. G. Lewis. Receipt, $60 offered by class of 1876 for prizes. June 29, 1887.
Detroit. Richard H. Willis to R. G. Lewis. Gives brief genealogical sketch. September 30, 1887.
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Racine, OH. The Meigs Tribune. W. G. Sibley to R. G. Lewis. Requests sample copy of paper and figures on various incomes and expenditures. November 15, 1887.
Saratoga, NY. T. W. Jones to R. G. Lewis. Approves of explanations published; requests copy sent to Joseph Cook. January 5, 1888.
Lancaster, OH. Semi-weekly Gazette to R. G. Lewis. News of oil wells production. March 20, 1888.
Columbus. Postal Card. Henry Howe to R. G. Lewis. "Not too late. A. W. Right." June 15 [1888?].
Xenia, OH. B. S. Cowen to R. G. Lewis. Sold Torchlight to work for Associated Press, so not interested in offer. September 1, 1888.
Program for Opening and Welcoming days of the Ohio Centennial, Columbus. September 4, 1888.
Pomeroy, OH. "The Telegraph" E. S. Trussell to R. G. Lewis. Too "established" to consider offer; business doing well. October 1, 1888.
Chillicothe, OH. Receipt. R. Putnam to R. G. Lewis. $4.70 paid for subscription to Daily News. December 1, 1888.
Chillicothe. Harriet M. Sill to R. G. Lewis. Appreciation of shoes given for distribution to the needy. January 26, 1889.
Marietta, OH. College. R. M. Stimson to R. G. Lewis. $40 check received from Pres. Eaton; Prof. Beach borrowed $35. February 9, 1889.
Milford, MA. John Eaton, no addressee. Acknowledged $40 check and names received; to answer inquiries in next letter. February 13, 1889.
New York. Hotel St. Stephen. John Eaton to R. G. Lewis. Plans to return following week. May 15, 1889.
Marietta. John Eaton to R. G. Lewis. Acknowledged receipt of letter and $60; tells of classes. June 27, 1889.
Fifth Avenue, NY. Lewis A.Sayre to R. G. Lewis. Concerning consultation over case of girl; recommends reading volume he wrote; to charge $20 for processional opinion on examination. August 15, 1889.
Fifth Avenue, NY. Lewis A. Sayre to R. G. Lewis. Tells of planned vacation of sailing to find coolness. August 25, 1889.
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C. Wallace power of attorney to Daniel Gregg. December 21, 1889.
Chillicothe, OH. A. W. Search to R. G. Lewis. Semi-weekly Scioto Gazette, permitting Lewis use of transportation as a correspondent. February 27, 1890.
Marietta, OH. Delta Upsilon Alumni Frat. Chas. A. Ward to R. G. Lewis. Gives date $25 subscription to chapter house due. August 12, 1890.
Cincinnati. W. H. Venable to R. G. Lewis. Appreciated information of Scioto Gazette. Book to be published in March. February 18, 1891.
Station C, Cincinnati, OH. W. H. Venable to R. G. Lewis. Approved idea to make historical sketch of Old Ohio Newspaper. April 8, 1889.
Chillicothe, OH. W. C. Dunlap to R. G. Lewis. Expressed gratefulness. June 1, 1889.
Two pictures of A. T. Still [Andrew Taylor Still], discoverer of Osteopathy, perfected different manifestations; brief history of him by R. G. Lewis on reverse of picture. 1892.
R. G. Lewis; traveling Agent to Jno. J. Archer, Columbus, OH. $40 payment for season train ticket. January 15, 1891.
Portsmouth, OH. Reed, Peebles and Co. John Peebles, secretary to Mrs. Nancy A. Lewis. Donation acknowledged. March 15, 1892.
Union Shoe Co. W. M. Kobleo to R. G. Lewis. Enclosed statement of all money received during absence. November 2, 1893.
Newark. S. F. Martin to R. G. Lewis. Desires daughter as patient; confident of help to her; offers reasonable terms. January 26, 1894.
Chillicothe. Len Reiley to R. G. Lewis. Suggests "Beau-Lieu" (beautiful spot) as name for home. May 14, 1894.
So. Salem, OH. J. M. Morgan to R. G. Lewis. Asks for recommendation to "Board" for his application of Principleship of the Academy with Dr. Campbell, So. Salem, OH. Nine years experience teaching, Normal graduate, Wooster Woostin, OH. May 30, 1894.
London, M. W. The Review of the Churches. Henry S. Lewis to R. G. Lewis. Relative to "Cooperative Educational Travel" recognized by Mr. Woolrych Cerowne; names several lecturers to speak. July 13, 1894.
Chillicothe, OH. R. G. Lewis to H. W. Overman. States he has patent no. 12622 in house in the country; to get it following week. March 20, 1896. Reply. H. W. Overman to R. G. Lewis. States Land Office records patent was issued to James L. Mosby, heir of Robert Mosby. Allen Latham deeded it to Daniel Gregg but record of Latham’s ownership not known. March 23, 1896.
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Cambridge, MA. Harvard College Observatory. Director Earl C. Steilking to R. G. Lewis. Replies that "none of the articles mentioned are needed" at the observatory; communication referred to Library of the University. September 8, 1897.
E. S. Holden to R. G. Lewis. From Lick Observatory, University of California. List sent to librarian at Berkeley; unable to purchase books offered. September 7, 1897.
H. M. Still to R. G. Lewis. Dislikes "B. P. Hospitals" because mental patients are also accepted; praises Deaconess Hospital; $12 weekly charge. September 17, 1900.
Kirksville. G. D. Hulett to R. G. Lewis. Drs. Wirt and Weeks osteopaths in Bloomington, IL; gives news of classes, 160 members. September 21, 1900.
Madison State Historical Society. R. G. Thwaites to R. G. Lewis. Unable to purchase newspaper files offered. September 25, 1900.
Columbus, OH. C. S. Carr, M. D., to R. G. Lewis. Contribution to Medical Talk to appear in August issue; several copies to be sent. September 17, 1901.
Belleme, KY. U.S. Postal. A. P. Keil to R. G. Lewis. To call following week; invites him to call at any time. October 4, 1900.
Lawrenceburg, IN. Harry H. Dwyer, M. D., to "Aunt and Uncle Lewis." Draft for $25 enclosed; interest on principal borrowed. November 27, 1900.
U.S. Postal. M. J. Cert to R. G. Lewis. Willing to receive Forward’s "H. and Ps" or any other religious paper. March 15, 1901.
Miss Lizzie Scott to R. G. Lewis. Subscription to the Sun to expire with July issue; seeks advertisement to be placed. July 27, 1901.
C. T. Mason to R. G. Lewis. Assuring of high regard for Lewis’s sense of justice; wishes him well. November 2, 1901.
Public Library of Cincinnati. N. D. Hodges to R. G. Lewis. To return article loaned for exhibition; inquires whence to return it. June 8, 1901.
Cincinnati. N. E. Hyndman to R. G. Lewis. U.S. Postal. Sent copy of Circular of Medical Department of the University of Cincinnati. December 23, 1903.
Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH. U.S. Postal. Wm. McKibben to R. G. Lewis. Sent request on to Capt. Menfort; wishes him success. May 7, 1902.
Madison, WI. Archer B. Hulbert to R. G. Lewis. Inquiry of any information of medical trails of military campaigns north of Cincinnati as followed by Harman, St. Clair, and Wayne; for Vol. IX of his "Historic Highways"; inquires of any maps of the military roads. August 6, 1903.
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Madison, WI. Archer B. Hulbert to R. G. Lewis. Grateful for information received concerning routes of St. Clair and Wayne; inquires of authority for citing same as it varied from past historian’s views. August 15, 1903.
U.S. McClain, Sec. Southern School of Osteopathy, Inc., Franklin, KY, to R. G. Lewis. Willing to receive proposition offered although satisfied with "present location"; sends announcement to give idea of equipment, student body, and work in general. September 16, 1904.
F. W. Laugan to R. G. Lewis. Gratified article written attracted his attention; makes few medical comments. May 16, 1904.
Milwaukee, WI. U.S. Postal. J. B. Comes to R. G. Lewis. Acknowledged letter of sympathy; only child just finished college. September 7, 1904.
Folder 138: [Survey Maps in Scioto Region]
Five unclassified maps of surveys in Scioto region, giving name, survey number, and agreage.
Folder 139: [Surveys and Ledger Pages]
Surveys with plats. Walter Dun, Cadwallader Wwallace, Joseph Kerr, James Galloway, District surveyors. 1816, 1817, 1875, 1876.
Pages (19) evidently from a ledger, pages numbered 16, 19, 21, 285, &c., irregularly.
Folder 140: Newspaper Collections. Publishings of Duff Green.
Pages 175 to 178 of Niles Register; Congress and Foreign Affairs. May 6, 1820.
Pages 151 to 154, The Spirit of ’76.
Vol. 1, No. 36, United States Telegraph, pages 553 to 580. (Extra) Lists votes for president from 1789 to 1829, giving names of electors from each state; first 11 presidential elections. January 24, 1829.
Washington. Vol. 1, No. 32, United States Telegraph, pages 497 to 512. (Extra) "Henry Clay and The Bargain." October 18, 1828.
Washington. Vol. 5, No. 5, United States Weekly Telegraph, pages 139 to 160. Communications, Trial of Gov. Samuel Houston, Apportionment of Representatives. May 4, 1832.
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Washington. Vol. 1, No. 19, Register of Debates (of both houses of congress), pages 545 to 576. March 8, 1834.
Washington, Vol. 1, No. 20, Register of Debates (of both houses of congress), pages 577 to 608. March 12, 1834.
Washington, Vol. 1, No. 21, Register of Debates, pages 609 to 640. March 15, 1834.
Washington, Vol. 1, No. 22, Register of Debates, pages 641 to 672. March 17, 1834.
Folder 141: Pamphlets, Register of Debates
Washington. Vol. 1, No. 14, pages 385 to 416. February 20, 1834.
Washington. Vol. 1, No. 15, pages 417 to 448. February 22, 1834.
Washington. Vol. 1, No. 16, pages 449 to 480. February 26, 1834.
Washington. Vol. 1, No. 17, pages 481 to 512. February 28, 1834.
Washington. Vol. 1, No. 19, pages 513 to 544. March 4, 1834.
Folder 142: Miscellaneous
Globe, Vol. 6, No. 27, pages 417 to 423. Published by Blair and Rives. Presidential Election, electors votes, November 1840, States and counties listed. January 29, 1841.
Washington. The Congressional Globe, 29th Congress, 2nd Session, No. 12, pages 177 to 192. Published by Blair and Rives. (Three copies of above.) January 18, 1847.
Baltimore. Niles’ National Register, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Vol. 23, No. 15, pages 225 to 240. Published by Jeremiah Hughes. December 11, 1847.
Folder 143: Newspaper Clippings
Article, "The Railroad System"; on reverse, personals, and want ads. No date.
The Cincinnati Daily, Kentucky Letter, "A Trip From the Custom Houses on the Border to the Interior of the Dark and Bloody Ground—The Land True to Its Ancient Name—An Episode in a
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Fierce and Bloody Drama." Also letters to the editor; on reverse, personals and want ads. December 5, 1874.
La Fayette, IN. Job E. Stevenson to "Uncle John"; relates death of mother, Mrs. Lydia Stevenson. September 11, 1878.
Troy, NY. Carrier Pigeon Race, 150 miles, Mr. Richardson of Green Island and Mr. Peeters of Troy. August 27, 1877.
Poem, "When is the Time to Die?" from The Christian Reflector. No date.
Chillicothe, OH. A. D. Sproat, to the Editor of the Commercial, "A Thrust at Thurman." November 8, 1874.
The New Scriptures, according to Tyndall, Huxley, Spencer and Darwin, Genesis, Chap. II. No date.
Cleveland. Hymn "Our Future Hope"; Sermon on "Religious Changes." On reverse, Home News, Local Paragraphs; Article on "Artificial Ice"; "The Machine and the principle on which it works." May 23, 1878.
Patterson, NY. Speech of Secretary Sherman concerning Treasury Gold and Silver. No date.
Criminal Notes, decisions. August 2.
Hamilton Co., OH. Wm. Allen reinterment, editorial against him. Short poem also sarcastic. (Three clippings.) September 30, 1875.
"The End of a Statesman," article about Mr. Thurman. October 16, 1879.
New York Tribune. "Wm Allen Dead," sketch of his career. On reverse, scientific articles. July 12, 1879.
The Hillsboro Gazette, 51 clippings, The History of Highland County from the first settlement to June 1851 by Daniel Scott. October 21, 1888, 1889.
Ohio State Officers. Compilation from Official and Public Records from 1787 to 1887. September 9, 1887.
Indian War, 1791 to 1796. November 29, 1887.
Centennial History of Ohio (5 clippings) by W. Farrand Felch. October 30, 1887, and November 13, 1887.
The New Tariff Bill report by Mr. Kay from the Ways and Means Committee, March 2. On reverse, advertisement of novels. March 1842.
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Folder 144: Miscellaneous
Cleveland, OH. Pocket Almanac advertising Adams and Fay, importers of Record Fluid. 1873.
Special Report of the Bank Commissioners of the Commercial Bank of Scioto in reply to a resolution of the House. (7 page pamphlet) January 14, 1843.
Chillicothe, OH. Latham and Leonard, Roll of the Officers in the Virginia Line of the Revolutionary Army who received land bounty in Ohio and Kentucky, listing number of acres each. February 15, 1822.
Catalogus, Universitatis Brownensis, MDCCCXIV. 1769 to 1813.
Two yellow tickets. Marietta and Hillsboro and Cincinnati R. R., Quill Waddle, agent. Test. Robert Kidd. Loveland and Loveland to Cincinnati. No date.
Schuyler Hartly and Graham, NY. Francis Lomes and Sons, NY. Jos. C. Grubby and Co., Philadelphia. Lists seven kinds of rifles. No date.
Chillicothe. Card advertising Hardware, Cutlery, Saddlery and Carriage Trimmings. Successors to Denning, Campbell and Co. No date.
Very small green ticket. Cincinnati and Covington Ferry. Good for two cents in ferrage. No date.
Calendars in small booklet advertising D. C. Hyde and Co., merchant in "Fancy Goods," NY. Catalogue of Stock. 1847-48.
Calendar of year, Sundays and Holidays, listed separately. Advertisement of J. R. Whittemore Bookseller and Stationer, 2nd St., Chillicothe, OH. 1868.
Herbert Booth King and Brother, advertising agents, 202 Broadway, NY. "The Evolution of an Advertisement." 1890 copyright.
Monmouth, IL. Catalogue for Weir Plow Co. Included miscellaneous information and date. 1878.
Small page of negro jokes. No date.
Card advertisement for M. J. O’Brian and Bro. Manufacturers of and dealers in Portable and Stationary Engines. Volcano, WV. No date.
Chillicothe, OH. Calling card. Thomas Worthington, Attorney at Law and Notary Public. No date.
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Green ticket "Reliance Soiree Supper" check.
Small card. Mrs. Boggs to Mr. Gregg. Sent cake sister Rose baked for him with her compliments. No date.
Chillicothe, OH. (3 sheets) Advertising city, citing nine complimentary points. No date.
Clipping on "Early Printing." First printing press in Northwest territory by Wm. Maxwell at Cincinnati, OH, in 1793. In 1786 one in Kentucky; 1793 in Tennessee; in 1810 one in Mississippi. No date.
Envelope from J. P. Mendum, publisher of The Boston Investigator to Daniel Gregg. Hymn "The Freeman’s Shout" in honor of Thomas Paine, on reverse. October 2, 1874.
Complimentary Ticket for Tremaine’s sun picture tour "From New York to Jerusalem"; condensed exhibition of a world tour.
U.S. Postal to F. A. Sunerid, Chillicothe. Advertising "Little Wonder or Pocket Cook Stove." Alcohol lamp, $1, Gatchel and Hyatt, 108 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, OH. July 12, 1874.
Grand Military Ball by Sill Guards at Masonic Hall, Chillicothe. Name, Wm. E. Evans on reverse.
Chillicothe, OH. Invitational card to attend Third Presbyterian Church, J. O. Pierce, pastor. No date.
Card of Metropolitan Hotel, Broadway, NY. Picture on reverse.
Card advertising Chillicothe Nursery, Scott and McClean, proprietors. G. F. Brehmer, florist. No date.
Two yellow train tickets, Columbus to Chicago, $10, 403 miles, via Dayton, issued by R. Walker, Gen. Agent, Columbus, Piqua and Indiana R. R. No date.
Folder 145: Pamphlets and Unclassified
"Camblells [Campbells?] Tales or Mother Goose Up-to-Date." Price 10 cents; advertising lots for sale in Chicago. Copyrighted 1893 by the Campbell Investment Co.
Cleveland. Seventh Joint Annual Report of the Bellefontaine Rail Road Line for 1862. Printed by Fairbanks, Benedict and Co. 1863.
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Printed letter. C. C. Gilbert, Cashier of Zanesville Ohio Bank, to Allen Latham. Statement of condition of bank giving resources and liabilities. Requests opinion upon three questions concerning continuance of the banking house. March 31, 1840.
Substance of a lecture delivered by Mr. G. Vale before the American Institute of Instruction with picture of Globe and celestial Sphere, patented; subject was "The Modes of Illustrating Geography, Astronomy, and Spherical Trigonometry with Vale’s Globe and Sphere." No date.
Pamphlet description of Vale’s Globe and Sphere to accompany the globe, with appendix of definitions and problems.
Publication of "What Books to Read" by Geo. E. Stevens and Co., Cincinanti, OH. Classified and priced. 1879.
Jayne’s Medical Almanac and Guide to Health. 16th year of publication; 3,000,000 distributed annually. Dr. D. Jayne and Son Proprietors of Jayne’s Family Medicines, 242 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. 1861.
Radway’s Almanac and Guide to Health. 32 Warren St., NY. 1873.
Folder 146: [Miscellaneous (1839-1905)]
Pastoral Letter written by Rev. James Eells, deceased, addressed to Presbyterian Churches in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. March 16, 1886.
New York. Publication of "A Translation of Dupuis’ Explanation of an Apocalyptical Work" with sketch of Life of Chas. F. Dupuis, by G. Vale. 1849.
"History as the Record of Thought." The inaugural address of Rev. Z. M. Humphery, D.D., Land [Lane?] Theological Seminary, delivered at Cincinnati, OH, October 26, 1875. 1876.
Life and Services of Rev. Zephaniah Moore Humphrey, D.D., Lane Seminary, delivered at the anniversary of the Seminary, May 4, 1882, by Rev. R. W. Patterson, D.D. 1882.
Cincinnati. "The Doctrinal Platform of Our Church." An opening address delivered in Lane Seminary Chapel, September 14, 1882, by Edward D. Morris, Prof. of Theology. 1882.
Sample pages from 96-page catalogue of Architectural Plans for churches and parsonages furnished by the Board of Church extension of the M. E. Church. Rev. A. J. Kynett, D.D., church extension office, Philadelphia, PA. 1889.
Evangelisation Work in Italy, "Through the Waldensian Church," Rome, November 1905. 1905.
Two Ribbons, "Total Abstinance, Our Pledge."
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Poem "The Defenders," Patriotic; four verses. No date.
Robert Gadson, Sergeant, to David Gregg. Notice to appear equipped for company parade and Regimenetal Inspection. August 29, 1839.
"No Where to Lay my Poor Head," by Fannie Crosby. Music by W. H. Doane; four verses. 1870.
Portsmouth, Scioto Cy. Lyman Lumberman, card of clearance from order of "Sons of Temperance." October 27, 1845.
Blank copy of above certificate.
Folder 147: Miscellaneous Pamphlets
"The Corn Question," by Warren Jenkins; also "What is the Maine Law?" #8, #11 pamphlet published by the American and Reform Tract and Book Society. No date.
Chillicothe. "Heaven and Hell," arranged for the press by Benjamin Owens Carpenter. No date.
Presbytery of Chillicothe, printed page from Sam’l C. Kerr, religious treatise. April 1896.
Supreme Court of Ohio. Argument for the defendant in case of Olevia C. Atkinson and others vs. The Marietta and Cincinnati R. R. Co. as reorganized. December term 1864.
Chillicothe. An address on the "Necessity of Reformation of Morals" by a citizen. Printed by John Andrews at the office of the Weekly Recorder. 1815.
Chillicothe. Thomas Scott to Cadwallader Wallace, agent of the Treasury Dept. of the United States. Five-page printed letter concerning court case of Duncan McArthur. March 25, 1826.
Dayton. Lessee D. M’Arthur vs. John Reynolds. Printed letter from Henry Bacon, council for the plaintiff, continuing exposition of the proceedings of action of ejectment in Court of Common Pleas, Champaign Co., OH, with Argument in support of the same. (16 pages) January 13, 1827.
19th Congress, 1st Session, U.S. Senate. Printed form of statement submitted by Mr. Eaton on General McArthur’s claim. (8 pages) May 12, 1826.
Muscatine, IA. Constitution of the State of Iowa adopted in convention at Iowa City, March 5, 1857, submitted to the people for adoption or rejection at August election. (26 pages) 1857.
Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to the Hon. Lyttleton W. Tazetwell [Littleton Waller Tazewell] of the Senate, and the Hon. John Randolph of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress. (14-page printed letter) October 1, 1827.
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Chillicothe, OH. An oration delivered July 4, 1831, by Benjamin G. Leonard. (19 pages) 1831.
Memorial of the Columbus Insurance Co. and the Mechanics’ Savings Institution. Thos. Moodie, Cashier; A. S. Chew, Sec.; Justin Morrison, President. March 4, 1844.
"A. Kennedy’s Answer." Concerning controversy between the Belpre and Cincinnati and the Hillsboro and Cincinnati R. R. Co. No date.
Map. Madison, WI, with lakes and purported railroads, also historical sketch of city. January 1855 (?).
Circuit Courts, Members of Senate and House of Representatives of Virginia, States of U. S. "Flash" names, date of settlement of oldest towns and by whom peopled.
Patent Office. "Patents" by Wm. Thornton telling mode of application, etc. March 5, 1811.
Written, Writ of Error. Supreme Court of U.S. James Jackson, ex. dem. Larz Anderson, Plaintiff, John Clark and Robert Ellison, defendants, by Leonard for Plaintiff. No date.
Advertisement for Dr. Denig’s Cough Balm, Allston and Davis, Chillicothe, OH, proprietors, J. S. Burdsal, Cincinnati, OH, wholesale agents. 14-verse comic poem. No date.
Folder 148: [Field and Survey Notes]
Handwritten memorandum, copy of field notes of Township 7, Range 2, by Benjamin Hough. Dated to June 26, 1806.
Survey notes by Benjamin Hough. July 5, 1822.
Folder 149: [Plats and Surveys]
Plat of surveys for Beales, Brown, Russell, Kellison, Bogan, Sockart [Lockard?], Barnet, Penniston. No date.
Survey, 129 acres, no. 12646.
Peter Moser’s survey, interference wth Bill Miles; Pencil sketched plat. No date.
Plat along "Wendel’s Line"; otherwise unidentified.
Pencil sketch, unlabeled plat with Turnpike, and Billings marked; three small houses sketched.
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Pencil-sketch plat, unidentified.
Plat concerning agreement between Robert Patton, Jr., and John M. Patton, grantees of Robert Patton and Philip R. Thompson by Allen Latham and Duncan McArthur.
"Spunky Tract" labeled with names and acreage; locality not signified.
Elij. O’Brian, surveyor, 47 acres for John Stuckey, near Cartwright. December 1, 1834.
Pencil sketch of plat and survey notes of "Evans." In vicinity of survey no. 834, 91 acres. No date.
Plat of approximately seven surveys, no. 2791 for Sam Hawes beginning. No date.
Same as above, beginning Anderson and Latham, 300 acres.
Pencil sketch of plat; figuring; Troutner, Glutz, Permiston marked. No date.
Pebble Twp., Pike Co. List of surveys with numbers of acres in each. No date.
Sketch, unlabeled, survey no. 12649.
Survey numbers and acreage of each. No date or place.
Survey no. 12649, 500 acres, on plat with measurements.
Pike Co., Sec. 10, Twp. 5, R. 21. Plat with names of owners listed. No date.
Unlabeled 74-acre plat.
Unlabeled plat, Burnham, Fullington, Jones, Mann, Morse, Carr.
Plat, along Portsmouth road, Sam Patton. Same on reverse.
P. N. White, Surveyor, 216 acres for John Tiffins, survey nos. 8085 and 8086. April 18, 1831.
Plat for Sarah Goode’s heirs, 225 acres cleared, 15 acres not cleared. Along Scioto River and M. and C. R. R. No date or place.
Plat around "Old Channel of Scioto River." No date.
Four survey notes, unlabeled.
Survey and plat no. 13589 for Allen Latham. March 11, 1839.
John and George Smith field notes, 60, 60, and 65 acres. No date.
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Plat of the Subdivision of B. Hough’s land on Darby Creek near Martinsburgh. No date.
Field Notes, Geo. Smith survey. No date.
Unlabeled plat.
Field notes and plat, interference with Robert Vance’s survey no. 4995.
Plat, Geo. Mallow, John Lucas, Valentine Bone, Jas. Cooper, Wm. Ireland, Nathan Beason, James Guffey. No date.
Surveyed for… Acres Warrant No. Survey No. Surveyor
John H. Fulton 210 6099 8412 and Walter Dun, D.S. 8413 December 12, 1816
Daniel Brown 310 5474 6101
Joseph Conoway 310 2/3 1627 1290
John Harrison 98 3221 8939
Benjamin Hough 65 6082 9972
Wm. Robinson 600 5494 and 6265, 81119, 6129 1874
Wm. Robinson 200 6160 8337
John Fulton 90 6158 8935
55 8934
Geo. Preckett 200 5977 8796
Frances Smith and Geo. 452 5536 and 70 8718, 8892, Duncan McArthur, Benj. Handy 8969 Hough, Walter Dun, Wm. Lytle, district John McDonald 60 4866 and 4436 and surveyors; December 16, 5838 8946 1816
Joseph Ladd 50 5838 6884
Edward Keran 25 181 8859
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Samuel Spencer 100 6138 8956
John Harrison 110 3221 8952
Frances Preston 200 5559 6559
Geo. Handy 155 5536 9870 Duncan McArthur, Benjamin Hough, 170 8971 district surveyors; January 2, 1817 25 8937
16 2/3 8954
John Harrison 60 3221 8974
36 8934
Wm. Dixon 200 6165 8461
Marks Vandewall 400 139 8983 Cadwallader Wallace, Duncan McArthur, Benj. John Harrison 45 3221 8980 Hough, district surveyors; February 7, John Smith 100 3886 3426 1817
Geo. Handy 150 5536 8900
100 8896
170 8898
Geo. and John Dawson 1613 6036, 6037, 8058 Walter Dun and 6063 Cadwallader Wallace, district surveyors; Marks Vandewall 100 139 8982 February 7, 1817
Geo. Dawson 687 6037 and 8990 6044
Geo. and John Dawson 544 6062 and 9767 6060
(Name indistinct) 200 6155 8463
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Wm. Wilson 356 215 8823
John Swan 240 3039 8933
Christopher Bartlett 100 5489 7223 Cadwallader Wallace and Benjamin Hough, Jno. Campbell 200 2274 8342 district surveyors; March 15, 1817 A. Garnett 25 6901 8844
Thos. Worthington 200 5802 8922
75 8888
Folder 150: [Field Notes, Plats, and Surveys]
Field notes. No date or place.
Plat; unlabeled.
Field notes.
Field notes, 170 acres.
Plat with figuring.
Similar to above.
1845 assessment of taxes in Circleville compared with 1844. On reverse, plat, 300 acres of Hanes and Waring, part of survey no. 12804.
310 acre plat of James Parkins.
Diagram of old road in Pike Co. Peter Moser, surveyor; Gabriel Vastine and Wesley Ditts, signatures of agreement to diagram’s correctness. January 23, 1846.
Ladd and Norvell survey no. 10392, plat of 96 acres. No date.
Survey for Allen Latham, 106 acres on warrant no. 6624; Isaac Fleming, surveyor. July 1832.
Plat, marked "Fosters." No date or place.
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Plat on Pea Pea Creek "Above Palmers"; considerable division and multiplication figuring on same. No date.
Part of large plat, E. P. Kendrick, Rob. Beale, Jonah Hutton, Daniel Morgan, and others.
Plat, Allen Latham, David Kirkpatrick, John Ellison, D. Holmes, Simon Morgan, and others.
Five small pieces of torn plats: John Watts, John Wiedal, Simon Morgan, and others.
Long list of survey numbers, acreage, names and approximate locations.
Plat, connection, Ohio brush creek and Scioto brush creek. Levin Powel, Wm. Payne, Davis, Thos. Payton, and others.
Sugar Creek Farm Plat, 4000 acres, of Henry Haller, locates corn, oats, pasture fields; red, yellow, and blue borderings.
Two torn portions of plats: Nathaniel Massie, Fergus Moore, Temple Elliott, Francis Prestin, Robert Means; John Miss, David Kirkpatrick and others.
Folder 151: [Plats]
"Flat Run Highland" Plat with survey numbers, no names. No date.
Six pieces of torn plats, survey numbers, acreage, names labeled.
Similar plat, colored, with "knobs" illustrated.
Plat, survey numbers, acreage, no names.
"7 miles from Bournville, 5 miles from Bainbridge"; Plat with survey numbers and names: Fred Grove, John Windall, Jas. Grove, and others.
Plat, survey numbers, acreage, names.
Small plat, survey numbers, acreage, names.
Folder 152: [Plats, Surveys, and Notes]
Plat, survey numbers, acreage, memo, names; "between Mill and Darby Creeks and Union." (On paper with cloth backing.) No date.
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Torn plat similar to above.
Portion of plat, 328 acres, on Pea Pea Creek.
Five plats and parts of plats, different sizes, not clearly identifiable.
Land Office Military Warrant no. 6371 for James Holmes, 100 acres. May 9, 1820.
Walter Dun, surveyor; four survey notes and small plats, James Dunlap, 100 acres; Silvanus Bourne, 100 acres; Joseph Benjamin, 88 acres; Cadwallader Wallace, 130 acres; Thos. Peterson, 170 acres.
Chillicothe. Receipt. D. L. Grier paid $750 in notes received by him from G. Swan, signed Edw. King. March 7, 1819.
Survey no. 10389 for A. C. Looker, 60 acres, plat. March 13, 1817.
Survey no. 978530, Angus S. Langham, 30 acres, warrant no. 5719. September 10, 1819.
Richard C. Anderson note obligating self or heirs to pay Geo. Duncan or heirs deed of 100 acres on Hills survey no. 798. May 11, 1818.
Survey and plat, 110 acres; L. Phelps, surveyor.
Plat, Michael Loubershimer, 20, 40, 57 acres. October 19, 1844.
Plat, survey numbers, acreage, names: Allen Latham, Andrew L. Jones, Thos. G. Seward, Francis L. Lee, and others. (Survey notes on reverse.)
Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. 100 acres on survey no. 756 on warrant no. 5349. May 21, 1821.
Survey for Jonathan Bales, part of R. C. Anderson survey, 13 acres. May 11, 1838.
Certification by Richard C. Anderson that within survey was not satisfied and entries were made since 1807; survey for Wood Jones heirs in Pike and Ross counties. July 18, 1820.
Plat, 1000 acres for Robert Higgins along Ohio River, survey no. 397 on warrant no. 1693. June 13, 1815.
Survey no. 2127, 1336 2/3 acres for John Rodgers and Wm. Marshall, warrant no. 836, Edward Rogers, D.S. June 12, 1792.
Survey and plat of W. Jones land on Indian Creek, 200 acres, purchased of A. C. Looker. Also survey no. 10071 and plat of heirs of Richard Drummond from warrant no. 6259.
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Survey no. 1077 for Edward Williams, 2067 acres, Joseph Taggart, M. Laughlin and others. October 20, 1807.
Cadwallader Wallace, District Surveyor, four surveys and plats, Mary Susan Horner, 437 ½ acres; Maria M. ball, 362 ½ acres, 800 acres and 100 acres. April 19, 1831.
Survey for Leonard Butler, Highland Co., OH. August 3, 1839.
Folder 153: Unclassified
"Representative Portraits" #1 supplement to Graphic News; photo of Mrs. J. B. Foraker, wife of the Governor of Ohio. No date.
"The Two Circulars," one by John W. Taylor, one by General Duncan Arthur; notes added by Philo Taylor; printed page. June 1824.
"Great Jollification Meeting"; notice of political meeting with program of entertainment to be held in "front of Messenger Office." No date.
Portion of printed list of county, P.O., nativity, occupation, address, married or single, including age, and years in state Legislature of Ohio, members of the senate and members of the House of Representatives. 1842-43.
Same as above.
Chillicothe. Waller Massie Ad for stallion thoroughbred horse "Stampede" to be let to mares; gives dates and pedigree. March 10, 1851.
Chillicothe. Two blank form letters for promissory notes; eight available note spaces. 183-?
Candy sack. Hirn and Kellhofer, Chillicothe, "Fruits, Confectionery, Toys, Notions, &c." Paint St., opposite Court House.
Grocery wrapper patented October 10, 1871, Bennett and Bro. dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Country Produce, Queensware, etc. Paint St., Chillicothe.
Grocery sack. C. D.Lindley, produce and seeds, 97-99 Paint St., Chillicothe, OH.
Ross County printed official election returns; news clipping of Fayette Co. election returns attached.
Executive Committee of Clay Club of Scioto Township, printed political letter to Electors of Ross, Pike, Jackson and Hocking Counties. October 8, 1842.
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Wm. S. Murphy, printed public letters to electors of 7th Congressional District of Ohio. Published letter received and response to it. September 14, 1832.
Chillicothe Bank. Warning notice to the people to ignore political letter writers who intended to make a "run on the bank" for purposes of speculation. April 1835.
Theatrical notice advertising "Old Reliable" theatre in 211th week; quotations from various presses concerning plays, actors, etc.
Theatrical notice of Comedy Co. of Fanny B. Price, "The Hidden Hand." January 3, 1873.
Theater Comic Ad, Clinton House, Program. No date.
Theatrical Ad for McKee Rankin impersonation of Rip Van Winkle. February 18.
Chillicothe. Printed, "To the Public." Listing names of persons signing certain certificates for which they were called Liars; gives another list of names falsely signed to the certificate. October 8, 1836.
Two Scioto Bank Lottery tickets, nos. 3251 and 1281, to entitle bearer to prize drawn to the number if demanded within 12 months; subject to a deduction of 15%.
Perpetual almanac (for 100 years). Listing population of U.S. 1790 to 1830; slaves, population of other countries, and presidents 1789 to 1837. 1800. [?]
Description and price list of lands offered for sale by the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College.
Blank, for contract between U.S. Bank of Cincinnati and agent to rent or lease property.
Yellow Theatrical Bill, play "Leah" starring Fanny B. Price. January 2, 1873.
Theatrical Bill, play "The Hidden Hand" starring Fanny B. Price. January 3, 1873.
Chillicothe. Reward offer $100 for Leory J. Maxon, murderer, John Smith alias Hunt, counterfeiter; Charles Martin, Sheriff, Ross County. May 17, 1845. [Wanted poster dated 17 May 1845. Chillicothe, OH. Reward of $100 by Sheriff Charles Martin. Leroy J. Maxon (indicted for the murder of Frederick Edwards) aged about 22 years, 5 feet and 6 inches tall, light complexion, long auburn hair (curled and parted in front). John Smith alias John Hunt (indicted for passing counterfeit money) aged about 38 years old, 5 feet and 10 inches tall, black hair, residence at Newport, KY.]
Guysville, OH. Advertisement of "Reichert’s Falling Post and self securing flood fence." Paragraph of approval by Allen Latham. January 28, 1853.
Same as above.
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Constitution of the United States and a plan of the Capital at Washington; also successive administrations from 1789 to 1837. No date.
Folder 154: [Miscellaneous]
Chillicothe. Seven form pages, unfilled, for promissory notes, two to a page. No date.
Chillicothe. Six blank promissory notes to be made to Allen Latham on order, two sheets.
Cincinnati. Blank promissory note to The Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Co.; also power of attorney blank, torn.
Same as above; blank but some phrases marked out.
Chillicothe. Printed form by Latham and Leonard giving information to prospective claimers of land; form affidavits for various situations shown. May 1, 1822.
Form notice "To the Friends of General Jackson, Ross Co." Invitation to meeting for electing delegates to be represented at the state convention in Columbus, for forming a ticket of electors of president, vice-president, and governor.
Large yellow advertisement. La Piccadura, 5 cent cigar.
Chillicothe. Public sale of lots, warehouses, and manufacturies.
Chillicothe. Grocery wrapper, Bennett and Bro., Paint St., Chillicothe.
1776-1876 Centennial Memorial in Congress, copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Chilicothe. Bill advertising American Fakir and Ventriloquist. February 27.
Printed list of the members of the "Quast," House of Ohio session 1839-40, nativity, age, years in senate, occupation, and residence.
Masonic Hall, Theatrical Bill, play and "Fazio," starring Helen D’Este.
Same as above for play "Cynthia."
Cincinnati blank form for tenant of the Pres. directors, and Co. of the U.S. Bank.
Political "Union Ticket," Bell and Everett and other candidates.
"Independent, Unpledged, District Ticket," Electors at large; Clay Meeting proceedings, Henry Sargent, Chairman; Wm. H. Skerrett, Mayor.
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Parishville, St. Lawrence Co., NY. Form letter, Norres and Flanders to Allen Latham. Advertising desk, sketch shown on head of letter.
Notice of sale of public lands, James K. Polk, President.
Thos. B. Miller vs. Lindsey, Johns, and others; partly destroyed; land case.
Annual Report of the Cincinnati, Lebanon, and Springfield Turnpike Co. November 15, 1842.
Lancaster. Meeting to be held to honor veteran Col. Richard M. Johnson. July 13, 1840.
Cary’s Academy, Hamilton Co., OH. F. G. Cary, president of Farmer’s College, lists senior prepatory, college proper 3-year course.
Sheffield. Joseph Elliot’s Razors. Joseph and John Elliot vs. Thomas McGivern; suit for defendant selling razor blades marked "Elliott" to deceive customers. March 1844.
Petition to the Ohio State Legislature by Thos. L. Servoss, Pres. of Board of Direction of Portsmouth Dry Dock and Steamboat Basin Co. November 20, 1841.
"To the Voters and Tax-payers of Ross Co." Concerning building three railroads in Ross County.
Chillicothe. Democratic Convention to be held at Richmond to nominate candidates for General Assembly from Ross, Pike, Jackson, and Hocking Counties. John A. Fulton, Chairman; Joshua Seney [?], secretary. August 22, 1842.
Green Railroad advertisement. Lake Shore and New York and Boston; schedules and fares listed.
Montreal. Similar to above for Vermont Central Railroad: "Night travel avoided."
Roster of 81st Ohio Regimental Association, Greenfield, Ohio. October 6 and 7, 1887.
Advertisement. Berkinbine and Martin, manufacturers, hydraulic machinery; hydraulic ram illustrated.
Article for the Marietta Intelligencer on death and life of Mrs. Martha Brainerd Wilson. 1852.
Advertisement. H. Goldsmith, Jr., patented water closets, illustrated.
Counting-House Almanack. (Newspaper clipping.) 1817.
Springfield, MO. Election material; The Wood Local Option Law, section 6 of the law, concerning liquors and alcohol. 1887.
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Folder 155: Bonds, Similar
Bond. Thomas Ross to the Township Treasurer of Scioto, $400. 1810.
Bond. Wm. Rutledge to the Township Treasurer of Scioto, $400. 1810.
Bond. Wm. Groves and Chas. Chasnut and James Stinson, Ross Co., to the Treasurer of Scioto Township, $400. 1808.
Ross Co., OH. James McCollister, Oath as Constable. December 1, 1812.
Trustees approbation of securities for John Cisna. December 5, 1812.
Bond. Jos. Miller, John McDougal, P. Elisha Fitch, Constable to Scioto Township Treas., $400. 1810.
Bond. John Cisna, Sam McCormick, Alex Beard, Scioto Township, Ross Co., $600. August 19, 1812.
Bond. Wm. Robinson, Elisha Fitch, and Peter Parcels, Scioto Township, Ross County, $400. April 7, 1810.
Bond. Wm. Part, John Matthews, and Sam Brown, Scioto Township, Ross County, $400. May 10, 1808.
[Bond.] David Wilcot, Charles Scisney, Sam Scisney, Scioto Township, Ross Co., $400. April 16, 1807.
[Bond.] Frederick Bishop, Daniel Grul, Robert Fleming, Scioto Township, Ross Co., $400. April 24, 1808.
[Bond.] Edward Pritchard, Jeremiah McLene, M. Baldwin, Scioto Township, Ross Co., $400. April 8, 1808.
Trustees of Scioto Township, James Dougal, Thomas Loyd and Peter Day to John Martin. To take Michal Beyerly and Elisha Fitch as bail for Joseph Miller, Constable. April 23, 1812.
[Bond.] Wm. Rutledge, Wm. Williams, John Anderson, Scioto Township, Ross Co., $600. April 24, 1812.
Ross Co., OH. John Martin took oath as clerk of Scioto Township. April 8, 1812.
Certification. Isaac Cook and Jeremiah McLene were sworn in as trustees of Scioto Township. Signed, Wm. Wallace. April 13, 1813.
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[Bond.] Samuel Scissna, John Scissna, Chas. Scissna, Scioto Township, Ross County, $400. April 10, 1810.
Bond. Joseph Miller, Jno. Ferguson, Frederick Fisher, Scioto Township, Ross County, $400. December 16, 1808.
At Trustees Meeting, John Waddle, Moses McClean and Robert Steele, John Scissna, and Samuel McCormick security for $400 bond for Samuel Scissna as constable of Scioto Township. April 1809.
Bond. Joseph Clark, Wm. Rutledge, Elisha Fitch, Scioto Township, Ross Co., $1000. April 16 and 18, 1813.
Thos. Steel, for James McClintick, Sheriff of Ross Co., to Trustees of Scioto Township. To appoint six grand jurors and seven petit jurors for 1813. March 4, 1813.
Bond. Joseph Thompson, Robert Long, Craighead Ferguson, bond to treasurer for $400 with Jas. Thompson for discharge of duties as a constable. April 6, 1809.
Bond. Joseph Miller, Fred Fisher, Michael Bevelry, Scioto Township, Ross Co., $400. April 6, 1809.
At Trustees Meeting of Scioto Township, Ross Co., Moses McClean, John Waddle, Robert Steele, Robert Long, Craighead Ferguson, bond to treasurer for $400 with Jas. Thompson for discharge of duties as constable. April 6, 1809.
Daniel McColliston [McCollister?] sworn in as overseer of the poor. James Ferguson, J.P. June 1, 1812.
Bond. Edward Pricherd, Jeremiah W. Lain, and Nathaniel Willice, Scioto Township, Ross Co., $400. April 20, 1807.
James M. Dougal, Peter Day, Trustees, appoint Daniel M. Collister one of the overseers of the poor. No date.
[Bond.] Wm. Groves, Daniel Chesnull, Scioto Township, Ross Co., bound to Wm. M. Miller, treasurer, $400. May 23, 1807.
Bond. James McAllister, John Ferguson, Wm. Wallace, Scioto Township, Ross Co., bound to John Cutter, Treasurer, $400, for performance of constable’s duties. December 1, 1812.
Wm. Creighton to John Martin. Approves of Wm. Rutledge and Elisha Fitch as securities for Mr. Clark. Isaac Cook and J. M. Leni agree to same. April 15, 1813.
Certificate of James McCallister’s appointment as constable of Scioto Township, Ross Co., by trustees. Samuel Williams, clerk. December 1, 1812.
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James Ferguson, Justice of the Peace, swore in Robert McGinnis and John Poe for duties of Fence Driver and Assessors of damages. April 12, 1813.
Bond. Joseph Clark, John Baker, Benjamin Thomson, Ross Co., Scioto Township, $600. April 15, 1812.
[Bond.] Joseph Thompson, Creighead Ferguson, P. W. Williams, Scioto Township, Ross Co., bound to Wm. Ross, treasurer, $400. April 11, 1810.
[Bond.] Everard Harr and Nathaniel Johnson, overseers of the poor, Scioto Township, Ross Co., place Jesse Cogan as apprentice to Nathaniel Cox to serve until 19 ½ years old to learn farming, receive education and living; to receive new suit at end of period. March 8, 1809.
Bond. James McAllister, constable, James Ferguson, Wm. Wallace bound unto Thomas Lloyd, $1000, Scioto Township, Ross Co. April 15, 1813.
Bond. Wm. Groves, as constable, Wm. Park, and Jas. Steveson, Scioto Township, Ross Co., $400. April 4, 1809.
Folder 156: [Miscellaneous]
List of surveys on which Chillicothe was located, with dates, warrants, names for and by whom entered or located. (Five pages, evidently written by R. G. Lewis.) No date.
Obituary of a weekly newspaper, written as if it were the death of an elderly lady. (Evidently written by R. G. Lewis.) No date.
Copies of entries and surveys from R. C. (Massie) [?], Andersons books, Hough-Latham papers. (12 sheets.) No date.
Accounts with some newspaper for advertising. (Five sheets, 10 pages.) September 26, 1866.
Folder 157: [Miscellaneous]
New York. Time Table with "10000 combinations of dates." Printed by Elliott and Palmer of Wall St. 1828.
Washington. Pamphlet of Speech of Hon. Levi Woodbury of New Hampshire on "The Land Distribution Bill." August 25, 1841.
Columbus. Pamphlet of Speech of Hon. R. C. Winthrop of Massachussetts on "The President’s Message." February 21, 1850.
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Scott Co., KY. Speech of C. M. Clay in reply to Col. R. M. Johnson and others. December 30, 1843.
Wm. R. King to Hon. C. A. Wickliffe. Pages 697 and 698. "Doc. #2." Concerning postal regulations on interchange between France and the United States. September 30, 1844.
26th Congress, 1st Session. Report by Mr. Clay of Alabama. (12 pages) June 3, 1840.
J. and H. M. Pool advertising Geometrical Protractor and Drawing Tablet. August 1831. (4 pages) August 1831.
Willis Genealogy, traced from the genealogical register, Vol. II, published by Rev. Abner Morse. 1863.
Cincinnati. Introductory Lecture on "The Dignity of the Law as a Profession," delivered at the Cincinnati College by Timothy Walker. November 4, 1837.
Chillicothe, OH. Horse, "Sir Charles"; lists pedigree, performances, description. S. W. Ely, Printer.
Timothy T. Kissam to A. W. Brown, offering "Bellfonder"; stallion horse to breed. February 1846.
Cincinnati. Article about Vermont Morgan, a breeding horse. Timothy T. Kissam, owner. No date.
Frankfort, KY. Wm. Buford and Co. Pedigree of "Medoc," breeding horse. March 21, 1838.
Map of Australia, surrounding oceans, Philipine Islands, New Zealand; historic sailing routes marked and dated. No date.
Lancaster. D. Talmadge advertisement of stallion "St. John" for breeding; description and pedigree given. April 2, 1850.
Folder 158: [Surveys, Entries, and Accounts]
Copies of surveys and entries (evidently by R. G. Lewis). (21 pages) No date.
Three sheets of miscellaneous accounts.
Folder 159: [Part of Ledger on Delinquent Lands]
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Part of an old ledger. Sales of delinquent non-resident lands of the Virginia Military District, Clermont Co., Ross Co., Adams Co., Hamilton Co. Listing: To whom charged, quantity and rates, years levied for, for whom entered, water courses, part sold, acres sold, price per acre, amount sold for, purchasers names, and date sold. 1800-1803.
Folder 160: [Miscellaneous]
Washington. Sheet from the National Intelligencer. (Poor condition.) 1847.
Nine pages of historical sketch, evidently by R. G. Lewis, on the Virginia land bounties to the Revolutionary Soldiers. No date.
Notes on materials of the manuscripts, R. G. Lewis. No date.
Description of coal and clay of certain vicinity (in pencil). Marked out. No date.
Copy of entry and survey, marked out, on reverse, outline of Virginia assembly term in connection with territory. No date.
Description of coal and clays in certain vicinity (in ink). Marked out.
Sketch on "Fort Defiance."
Champaign County. Historical notes. Also, Clark County.
Similar to above, Hamilton County, Warren County. Marked out.
Folder 161: [Historical Sketch of the Virginia Military District]
Twenty-four ledger size sheets, with preface and historical sketch of the Virginia Military District. No date.
Folder 162: [Miscellaneous]
Five ledger-size sheets with notes on Fort Greenville, Fort Amanda, Fort Barbu, Fort Defiance, Fort Sandusky, Fort Findlay, Fort Finney, Fort Hill, Fort Hamilton, Fort Industry, Ft. Jefferson, Ft. Junandat, Ft. Jennings, Ft. Winchester, Ft. McArthur, Piqua, Washington. No date.
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Folder, small-ledger size, all blank pages except first two with 2 ½ columns of numbers (evidently survey numbers). No date.
Booklet. John O. Cannon. List of many names, survey and warrant numbers, and acreage. No date.
Notes on the Origin and History of the Land Titles of Ross Co., OH. Typed, nine pages; added notes in longhand. No date.
Folder 163: Printed Bills of the House of Representatives [and Senate]
#190: To incorporate the First Regular Baptist Church of Neville, in Clermont County.
#191: For the relief of Robert Dunham, Abram Teetor, and William Roudebush, Fund Commissioners of Clermont County.
#192: For the relief of the Mayor, Recorder, and Trustees, of the town of Dresden in Muskingum County.
#197: To incorporate the Anshi Chesmed Congregation of the City of Cleveland.
#198: To incorporate the Hook and Ladder fire company of Leesburg, in Carroll county.
#200: To incorporate the town of Lima, Allen County.
#201: To change the name of the town of Martinsburg, Holmes Co.
#202: To incorporate the town of Benton, Holmes Co.
#203: To incorporate the town of Galion, Richmond Co.
#205: To incorporate the La Fayette University at New Carlisle, Clark Co.
#206: To postpone the election of Representatives to the twenty-eighth Congress until the second Tuesday in October, 1843, and to avoid the necessity of holding an extra session of the Legislature, in 1842.
#207: To lay out and establish a graded state road, in the counties of Holmes and Stark.
#209: For the benefit of Muskingum College.
#211: To vacate Vintons Street, in Miamisburgh, Montgomery Co.
#213: To incorporate the First Presbyterian Church of New Philadelphia, Tuscawarus Co.
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#289: To repeal the charter of the Bank of New Lisbon.
#249: To incorporate the town of Mount Eaton in the county of Wayne.
#281: To repeal the charter of the Farmers’, Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Bank of Chillicothe.
#255: To establish the town of Lewisburgh, in Preble county, a road district.
#275: To incorporate the German Reformed and Lutheran Church of Bethlehem, Stark Co.
#280: To repeal the charter of the Ohio Insurance Co.
Of the Senate:
#60: To regulate the proceedings and practice under the act entitled "An act providing for the appointment of a Board of Bank Commissioners, and for the regulation of Banks within the State of Ohio," and the acts amending thereto.
#64: Fixing the times of holding the Courts of Common Pleas.
#65: To amend "An act to provide for the election and resignation of justices of the peace," passed January 31, 1831.
#66: To incorporate Steubenville Lodge #45, of Free and Accepted Masons of Steubenville, O.
#68: Further to Amend the Act entitled "An act providing for the appoinment of a board of Bank Commissioners, and for the regulation of Banks within the State of Ohio."
#69: To incorporate the Newark St. John’s German Evangelical Protestant Church of Licking Co.
#70: To authorize the executor of the estate of Robert McConnel to convey certain lots, in the town of McConnelsville, and for other purposes.
#71: To incorporate the St. Xavier College.
#2: To amend an act entitled "An act for the improvement of certain state roads, named therein," passed February 8, 1826.
#3: To incorporate the Eaton Medical Society.
#4: To incorporate the Methodist Protestant Church and Society of the township of York, in the county of Medina.
#5: To incorporate St. John’s First English Evangelical Church of Zanesville, in the county of Muskingum.
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#6: To incorporate St. Peters Church of Norwalk, in Huron Co.
#129: To erect the county of Massie.
Folder 164: [Abstract of Ohio Militia Officers and Bills of the Senate]
Abstract of the number of commissioned and staff officers in each division of the militia of the State of Ohio, prepared in pursuance of a resolution from the Senate of Ohio, passed January 4, 1842. Edward H. Cumming, adjutant general, Ohio Militia.
Bills of the Senate:
#75: To incorporate the First Congregation of Disciples at Fulton, Stark Co.
#77: To incorporate the town of Tiffin in the county of Seneca.
#78: To incorporate the First Regular Baptist Church in Berlin, Erie Co., Ohio.
#79: To incorporate the Trustees of the Ohio Wesleyan University.
#81: To appropriate a part of the literary fund to the Monroe Academy.
#82: To incorporate the Wardens and Vestry of Trinity Church, in Toledo, Athens Co.
#86: To incorporate the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Alexander, Athens Co.
#85: To incorporate the town of Bourneville.
#84: To provide for the election of Directors of the Poor.
#90: To incorporate the Seneca Railroad Co.
#93: To incorporate the Trustees of the Wesley Chapel of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Chagrin Falls, in the county of Cuyahoga.
#94: To amend an act providing for the appointment of Commissioners of Sewers in certain counties in the state, passed March 26, 1841.
#95: To incorporate the First Free Will Baptist Society, in the township of Liberty in Licking county.
#96: To change the name of the town of Petersburg in the county of Richland.
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#125: (Representatives) To incorporate the German Lutheran and Reform Church, in Meigs county.
#126: To incorporate the First Presbyterian Church in Charlestown, Lorain county.
#287: To repeal the charter of the Bank of Steubenville.
#286: To repeal the charter of the Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Chillicothe.
#278: To divorce Nathaniel Tap from his wife, Mary.
#282: To repeal the charter of the Bank of West Union.
#288: To repeal the charter of the Mechanics’ Savings Institution of Columbus, Ohio.
#257: To authorize and enable the county Commissioners of the county of Hamilton to make a graded road from the town of Carthage, in said county, to the head of Vine St., Cincinnati.
#239: To amend the act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Elyria, in the county of Lorain, passed February 23, 1833.
#244: To incorporate the United Lutheran and Reformed Congregation of St. Paul’s Church, Columbus, Franklin Co.
#242: To amend an act for the relief of insolvent debtors, passed March 12, 1831.
#266: To incorporate the "Elders and Deacons of the German and French reformed and Lutheran Church" of Mt. Eaton, Wayne county, Ohio.
#267: To incorporate the First Presbyterian Church, Waynesburgh, Stark Co.
#290: To repeal the charter of the Bank of Gallipolis.
#291: To repeal the charter of the Granville Alexandrian Society.
#292: To repeal the charter of the Bank of Circleville.
#294: To amend the act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Covington, in the county of Miami, passed March 3, 1834.
#295: To repeal an act passed February 22, 1830, and an act amendatory thereto passed February 11, 1832, to establish a board of commissioners to improve the navigation of the Killbuck Creek.
#296: To divorce Julia J. Spencer from her husband Daniel Spencer.
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#297: To amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Vermillion and Ashland railroad company, passed March 23, 1837.
#298: To amend the act to incorporate the Woodland Cemetery Association of Dayton.
#299: To incorporate the Bath High School of Bath, in Summit Co.
#300: To amend the act entitled an act to punish trespassers on the public lands, passed March 31, 1837.
#301: Making provision for the election of a Superintendent of the National Road, in Ohio.
#302: To incorporate the Batavia Mechanics’ Institute.
#303: To amend the act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Addison, in Champaign Co., passed March 11, 1836.
#304: To amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Reynoldsburg, in the county of Franklin.
Presented by Mr. Kithcart, Memorial, of John W. Gill, on the culture and manufacture of silk. December 31, 1841.
Petition presented by Mr. Griffith, from the sundry citizens of Crawford Co., in relation to the election of an associate Judge for the county.
Petition, presented by Mr. Wolcott, of James W. Boyd, and others, praying for an examination into the affairs of the German Bank of Wooster.
#170: To confirm and legalize the judicial and ministerial acts of Wales B. Bonney, a justice of the peace of Oxford township, Butler county, Ohio.
#171: To incorporate the Roman Catholic Church in Vernon Township, Richland county, under the name and style of the Church of Jesus’ Heart.
#173: To review and locate so much of the state road leading from Mount Pleasant, Jefferson Co., to Martinsville, Belmont Co., as lies between the Little Fork of Short Creek and Glenn’s Run.
#174: To incorporate a literary society in Marietta.
#175: To provide for the execution and record of contracts for the sale and mortgage of personal property unaccompanied with possession.
#176: To incorporate the Second Presbyterian Church of Oxford, Butler Co.
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#177: To amend the act entitled an act to regulate the admission and practice of attorneys and counsellors at law.
#178: To incorporate the First Baptist Society of Huntington, Lorain Co., Ohio.
#179: To incorporate the First Regular Baptist Church and Society of Henrietta, Lorain Co.
#180: To erect the county of Ellsworth.
#181: To incorporate the Ohio Conference High School.
#182: To amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the borrough of Conneaut, passed January 4, 1834.
#183: To incorporate the Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ, in Windsor, Richland Co.
#185: To incorporate the regular Baptist Church of Bethel, Madison Township, Franklin Co.
#186: To incorporate the Wardens, Vestrymen, and associate Members of the Parish of St. Paul’s Church, of Lower Sandusky.
#187: To incorporate the Phenix Fire Co., Canton, Stark Co.
#189: To provide for renumbering the lots of Dayton, Ohio.
Folder 165: Senate and House of Representative Bills
Senate Bill [S.B.] #73: A bill for the relief of Owen Martin, Daniel Griggs, Benjamin Ream, John Opp, and Felix Cull.
S.B. #76: A bill to regulate banking in Ohio.
H.R. #123: An act to incorporate town of Deauertown, in Morgan Co.
S.B. #62: A bill to explain and amend the act incorporating the city of Cleveland, passed March 5, 1836, and the amendments thereto.
H.R. #122: An act to incorporate the Third Presbyterian Church of Dayton, in the county of Montgomery.
H.R. #248: A bill to incorporate the 1st Presbyterian Church in the town of Addison, Champaign Co.
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S.B. #55: A bill to incorporate the 1st Associate Reform Congregation in the city of Chillicothe, in the county of Ross.
S.B. #56: A bill to incorporate the Portsmouth Library Company.
H.R. #250: A bill to incorporate the 1st Baptist Church of Bath, in the county of Summit.
H.R. #285: A bill to repeal the charter of the Farmers’ Bank of Canton.
H.R. #283: A bill to repeal the charter of the Lebanon Miami Banking Co.
S.B. #72: A bill to incorporate the town of Jamestown, in the County of Greene.
S.B. #76: A bill to regulate banking in Ohio.
S.B. #42: A bill to enforce the resumption and continuance of specie payments by the banks within the state of Ohio.
S.B. #47: A bill to incorporate the Toledo Commercial Company, at Toledo, in the county of Lucas.
S.B. #61: A bill to vacate part of the state road running from the southeast corner of Trumbull county, to New Portage, on the Ohio canal, commonly called the county line road.
S.B. #46: A bill to incorporate the Presbyterian Church of Cross Creek, in the county of Jefferson.
S.B. #63: A bill to amend the act entitled "an act to amend an act entitled ‘an act to incorporate the Stark County Mutual Insurance Company,’" passed March 27, 1841.
S.B. #57: A bill to incorporate the Town of Hardin, in the county of Shelby.
H.R. #188: A bill to incorporate the Reformed Bank of Chillicothe, under the provisions of the act to regulate banking in Ohio, passed March 7, 1842.
S.B. #54: A bill further to amend the act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Salem, in the county of Columbiana.
S.B. #43: A bill to amend the act entitled an act to incorporate the Baptist Church of Dover, in Tuscarawas county, passed February 18, 1841.
S.B. #42: A bill to enforce the resumption and continuance of specie payments by the banks within the state of Ohio.
S.B. #41: A bill to change the name of the town of Waynesburgh, in the county of Wayne.
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S.B. #40: A bill to amend the act entitled an act to establish a court in Bank, and to regulate its practice, passed March 10, 1831.
S.B. #55: A bill to restore Leonard L. Bush to his legal rights and privileges.
S.B. #51: A bill to change the name of Theodore Oliver.
S.B. #52: A bill authorized the Commissioners of Hancock county to assess additional taxes, for bridge purposes.
S.B. #44: A bill to incorporate the Presbyterian Society of the town of Ashland, Richmond county.
H.R. #127: An act to change the name of Alvin C. Messenger, to Alvin C. Parks.
S.B. #45: A bill to authorize the sale and conveyance of the public square in the town of Jacksonville, in the county of Adams, for the purposes therein named.
S.B. #99: A bill to incorporate the First Regular Baptist Church of Twinsburg, in Summit county.
H.R. #124: An act to incorporate the Bethel Church in Cleveland, in the county of Cuyahoga.
S.B. #50: An act further to amend the act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Milan, passed February 23, 1833.
S.B. #49: An bill to amend the act entitled an act to incorporate the Zanesville and Maysville Turnpike Road Company, passed March 7, 1836.
S.B. #56: A bill to lay out and establish a State Road in the counties of Hancock and Hardin.
S.B. #57: A bill to incorporate the First Presbyterian Churhc of Grand, Marion county.
S.B. #58: A bill declaratory of the 46th section of the act entitled "an act relating to wills."
S.B. #98: A bill to incorporate Engine Company No. 1, of Youngstown, in the county of Trumbull.
S.B. #100: A bill to incorporate the town of Albany, in the county of Athens.
H.R. #245: A bill to settle the claims of Edmund Lytle and Geo. D. Leckey.
H.R. #247: A bill for the relief of Susanna M’Grew.
H.R. #240: A bill to repeal the act incorporating the President and Directors of the Urbana Banking Company, and to close its affairs.
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H.R. #113: An act to establish a State Road in the counties of Miami and Shelby.
H.R. #119: A bill to amend an act entitled "an act relating to fugitives from labor or service from other states," passed February 26, 1839.
Folder 166: [Miscellaneous]
Statistics of Lowell Manufactures. January 1847.
To the People of the 7th Congressional District (Ohio). Wm. Key Bond. September 26, 1836.
To the Voters of Ross County, election notice. W. Marshall Anderson, Chillicothe. October 8, 1853.
Grand Mass Meeting. Dem. Cen. Committee, Polk, Dallas, and Tod.
A Chart, showing public debt. May 4, 1840.
Map of Muscatine, IA. 1857.
Political Notice, Masonic Hall. Travel. May 20, 21, 22, and 24.
Notice. Show. May 6.
Norfolk, VA. Gift Concert. Masonic Order. December 29, 1874.
To the friends of the Truth Seeker. D. M. Bennett. October 14, 1876.
The Beal Municipal Local Option Law, which went into effect April 3, 1902.
Article on the Beal Municipal Local Option Law, which went into effect April 3, 1902.
Washington Birthday Soiree. February 22, 1860.
Office of U.S. Marshal. W. R. Thrall, William Robinson and Robert O. Robinson, Jr. Bankrupts. Creditors’ lists.
Waterford, NY. Jehiel W. Himes. Letter of acknowledgment of Republican nomination for General Assembly. October 30, 1876.
Bankrupt Sale at the J. H. Cheever and Co., 28 3d St., Cincinnati, O. Samuel Glaser, etc. June 29, 1872.
Resolution of Chillicothe Board of Trade. May 25, 1880.
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H.R. #747: A bill to reopen the land office in the Virginia Military District of Ohio and for other purposes. February 13, 1863.
A Circular to the Registers and Receivers of the U.S. Land Office. August 30, 1854.
Rules and Regulations for issuing Land Scrip under the act entitled "An Act making further provisions for the satisfaction of Virginia Land Warrants." Approved August 31, 1852, dated December 20, 1852.
Forms and Regulations for the Assignment of Land Warrants and Locations, approved by the Commissioner of the General Land Office. March 23, 1852.
Rule in reference to granting articles and certified copies of Patents. June 1, 1850.
34th Congress, 1st Session. Mis. Doc. No. 38. January 22, 1856.
Opinion of the Attorney General on Virginia Military Bounty Lands. J. S. Black. 1859.
For Sale. Soldiers’ Retreat. Col. William A. Anderson’s homestead.
Funeral notice. Mrs. Catharine Hough. February 16, 1828.
Chillicothe, OH. A roll of officers in the Virginia Line who have received land bounty, in the states of Ohio and Kentucky. February 15, 1826.
Old Bona’s 1st Bulletin on the "Royal Tigers."
Poem on Harem Gas Company.
Act to cede to State of Ohio unsold lands in Virginia Military District. February 18, 1871.
Old picture. Dartmouth College.
Old picture. Ohio University.
Folder 167: [Acquisition Letters]
[NOTE: Handwritten note states that these items were added to Folder 1.]
R. G. Lewis to Frank W. Scott, Urbana. Correspondence about manuscripts for sale, prices, etc.
Notes (13 pages) on contents of collection by R. G. Lewis.
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R. G. Lewis to Prof. S. J. Buck. Reply to letter, request for payment of $80 collection; adds list of other manuscripts for consideration (7 sheets). June 6, 1912.
Folder (or Envelope) 168: Miscellaneous
41 cards—"Ohio Mss. Calendared in part only."
43 cards—part-calendar of Ohio Manuscripts.
Booklet, copies of surveys in Clark County, 1796 to 1819; Logan County, 1799 to 1820; Union County, 1799 to 1819.
Booklets, Ross Co. (Twin, Paxton, Union, Jefferson, Huntington, Franklin, Deerfield, Buckskin, Green, and Colerain Townships) containing names listed alphabetically.
Folder 169: [Miscellaneous]
Misc. material; interview of a deaf and dumb person with a Mother Superior in a Catholic Girls’ School in Maryland or Illinois (?).
Receipt and account book of Sarah Anderson.
List of Patents, Virginia Military District.
Copies of 93 surveys in Champaign County, Ohio.
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