John H. James Collection: General Correspondence, 1814-1836
OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION
Title: John H. James Collection: General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Dates: 1814-1836 Media: Manuscripts (Correspondence) Quantity: 2 linear feet Location: Manuscript Shelving
COLLECTION SUMMARY
This collection features correspondence sent and received by John H. James, his business associates, friends, acquaintances, and clients.
PROVENANCE OF THE COLLECTION
The John H. James Collection was purchased by the Miami University Libraries with the assistance of Dr. Edgar King and James’ biographers Dr. William and Ophia Smith.
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
John Hough James (1800-1881) was a native of Urbana, Ohio and a graduate of Cincinnati College. He was a lawyer, banker, railroad builder, scientific farmer and stockbreeder, legislator, politician, editor, lecturer and writer.
A friend of Henry Clay and William Henry Harrison, James utilized his work as a lawyer and legislator in advising Whig leaders in Congress and the General Assembly of Ohio. As a banker and railroad builder, James was a pioneer in the development of western banking and transportation. He was treasurer and president of the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad, building one of the earliest railroads of the country. He also pursued farming and John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 2 stockbreeding. Finally, James founded Urbana University, the first Swedenborgian College in the world, giving the land for the campus and serving as a lifelong trustee for the institution.
John H. James married Abigail Bailey in 1825. The couple had four children: Ellen Rachel (1826), Gertrude Vanuxem (1828), Francis Bailey (1831), and John Henry (1834), who was affectionately called Bub as a child. All of James’ children are featured prominently in this collection with the exception of Francis Bailey who died in early childhood.
Ellen Rachel and Gertrude Vanuxem spent most of their adolescence living with James’ family in Cincinnati while attending private schools. After completing their educations, James’ daughters traveled extensively to visit family and friends and to attend various societal functions. In 1856, Gertrude married Henry Thayer Niles, with whom she had six children: John James, Gertrude, Ellen James, Frank Bailey, Anna Lathrop and Helen.
After attending the Kentucky Military Institute, John Henry James traveled briefly throughout the Midwest as a land surveyor. In 1861, John Henry joined the Union Army as an officer and was engaged in several prominent battles of the Civil War. Suffering from typhoid fever and dysentery, John Henry resigned from the Army in 1863. While taking care of a very ill John Henry, both his mother, Abigail and his sister Ellen fell ill and died. After recovering from his sickness, John Henry married Harriet Lynch in 1863. The couple had seven children: Abbe Bailey, Margaret Lynch, Gertrude Vanuxem, John Hough, Alexander Lane, Harriet and Fanny.
Following the deaths of Ellen Rachel James and Abigail Bailey James in 1863, John Hough James devoted much of his time to the “New Church” or Swedenborgian religion. The remaining eighteen years of James’ life were spent practicing law, attending New Church conventions, and entertaining his surviving children and grandchildren at his Urbana home.
SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION
The collection begins in 1814 with correspondence between John H. James and his adolescent friends. Letters exchanged between I.T. Griffith, David Wallace (future Governor of Indiana), and William Henry Harrison Jr., saturate the collection, offering insight into James’ thoughts on school, girls, and local business endeavors.
Correspondence with friends, family, and business associates continues throughout the late 1810’s and early 1820’s as James was first working on his father’s steamboat and frequently traveling down the Mississippi River from Louisville, Kentucky to New Orleans, Louisiana, and later practicing law in Cincinnati. The frequency in which John mentions the Whig Party increases significantly after he met Henry Clay at Olympian Springs, Kentucky in 1823. John John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 3 remained an active member of the Whig Party throughout his life, and continued to write about the party’s platform and ideology even after it fell out of fashion among significant members of society.
Many of the letters focus on John’s career and detailed discussion of his various financial and business endeavors. While practicing law, John writes most frequently about significant court cases, trial outcomes, and travel to Indianapolis for U.S. Circuit Court. As a founding member of the Urbana Banking Company, James writes about both the rise and fall of the banking company, as he struggled to maintain internal relations among board members and investors.
ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLECTION
Series I: General Correspondence 1814-1836
The John H. James general correspondence collection, 1814-1836, is comprised of 35 letter books containing correspondence beginning in 1814 and ending in 1836. Brief subject descriptions are provided for each letter in this collection.
RELATED MATERIALS
Smith, William E. and Ophia D. A Buckeye Titan. Cincinnati, OH: Historical and Philosophical Society of Ohio, 1953. (Spec Covington Collection | CT275.J294 S5)
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Access: This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University Libraries.
Preferred Citation: Researchers are requested to cite the John H. James Collection and The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University Libraries in all footnote and bibliographic references.
Provenance: Purchased by Miami University Libraries.
Processed By: Adrienne Chudzinski (Graduate Assistant), January-February 2012
Property Rights: The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University Libraries, owns the property rights to this collection.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION Note to Researchers: To request materials, please note both the box and folder numbers shown below.
Series I: General Correspondence 1814-1836
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 1 A. Tanney/ Berkeley John H. James/ Allied Powers have taken April 7, Letters County Cincinnati Paris, peace in Europe 1814 to John H. James 1814- 1817 8 1 J.S.S./ Schenectady John H. James/ Denies snoring in bed, January 15, Cincinnati inquires about James’ 1815 school fellows 8 1 Israel Thompson John H. James/ Ships are arriving with dry June 7, Griffith/ Alexandria Cincinnati loads, prices of flour and 1815 tobacco 8 1 Israel Thompson John H. James/ Tending store for Samuel January 25, Griffith/ Alexandria Cincinnati Markse, great multiplicity 1816 of banks caused depreciation of money, local news 8 1 David Wallace/ New John H. James/ Has not seen one Cincinnati November Orleans Cincinnati friend since arriving in N.O., 5, 1816 appalled by the way the young people frolic and go to whore houses 8 1 David Wallace/ New John H. James/ Traveled far since last letter December Orleans Cincinnati (300 miles), would like 14, 1816 James to write him 8 1 David Wallace/ New John H. James/ Sorry to find out James January 9, Orleans Cincinnati wants to come to N. 1817 Orleans, says James will find customs and manners very different from Cincinnati 8 1 David Wallace/ New John H. James/ Discussion of schoolwork, January 21, Orleans Cincinnati importance of education as 1817 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 5
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date it refines society 8 1 David Wallace/ New John H. James/ Hopes no one but James January 27, Orleans Cincinnati will read his letters, 1817 importance of education 8 1 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Speaks of West Point and February 2, Point Cincinnati the work he’s doing there 1817 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Thanks James for his favor February 8, Alexandria Cincinnati of the 27th, A. Tanney is 1817 now at Hillsboro and on his way to Kentucky 8 1 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Speaks to James about a February Point Cincinnati “rival” James had written 14, 1817 him about, gives James advice concerning a relationship with a girl 8 1 David Wallace/ New John H. James/ Leaving town for 4-5 February Orleans Cincinnati weeks, mentions visit with 27, 1817 Master Billy Douglass, flour is selling for $16 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Reminds and requests March 1, Alexandria Cincinnati James to write him, price of 1817 flour is going down, supply of dry goods improving 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Annoyed that James hasn’t March 8, Alexandria Cincinnati written lately, price of flour 1817 and other dry goods 8 1 Wm. Turner John H. James/ A note. Because of a March 18, Cincinnati certain performance and 1817 the bad weather Turner was unable to call on James J.S.S./[Schenectady John H. James/ Received letter, mention of March 21, Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Day, mention 1818 of girls 8 1 David Wallace/ New John H. James/ Received James letter, April 5, Orleans Cincinnati wishes James to consider 1817 him more of a friend than a stranger 8 1 David Wallace/ New John H. James/ Speaks of the difficulties in April 16, Orleans Cincinnati becoming a good lawyer 1817 8 1 I.T. Griffith John H. James/ Many mayflies in April 26, Cincinnati Alexandria, saw Tanney 1817 and Brader, market prices John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 6
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date for goods 8 1 David Wallace/ New John H. James/ Coming home to visit soon, April 29, Orleans Cincinnati likes the parties James 1817 gives 8 1 David Wallace/ New John H. James/ Advises James to study law May 20, Orleans Cincinnati over medicine and divinity, 1817 speaks of decision that he made recently 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Received a letter from May 24, Alexandria Cincinnati Tanney giving a sketch of 1817 his travels, revived letter from Aquila 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Thanks him for his letter, June 7, Alexandria Cincinnati hasn’t heard from Tanney 1817 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Flour is declining, will begin June 14, Alexandria Cincinnati to look for Aquila in a 1817 month 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Speaks of when they were June 21, Alexandria Cincinnati schoolmates, has not heard 1817 from Aquila, thinks he’s at Bowling Green, KY, price list of market items 8 1 W.R. Schenk/ John H. James/ Lots planned for the 4th June 25, Franklin Cincinnati celebration, rows with 1817 cousin on the ocean, not much to say for the gals, gives advice to James about a girl 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Received James’ letter of July 5, 1817 Alexandria Cincinnati the 23rd 8 1 David Wallace/ John H. James/ Speaks of the importance July 6, 1817 Harrison Cincinnati of education, gives James advice 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Very excited to get a letter July 12, Alexandria Cincinnati from James, everything dull 1817 in Alexandria 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Speaks of old times, hasn’t July 26, Alexandria Cincinnati heard from Aquila 1817 8 1 David Wallace/ John H. James/ Just arrived in Chillicothe, August 20, Chillicothe Cincinnati remind him of Cinci., 1817 Present was there yesterday and is now on his John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 7
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date way to Cincinnati 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Hasn’t heard from Quil, September Alexandria Cincinnati unable to go to Waterford 6, 1817 as planned due to sickness, business is getting brisk again, encourages James to go to school 8 1 David Wallace/ John H. James/ Discussion of recent travels September Chambersburg Cincinnati 9, 1817 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Old Paddy of Waterford September Alexandria Cincinnati hasn’t been well, the Dutch 20, 1817 have taken Holland 8 1 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Bereaved at death of Mr. September Point Cincinnati Schott, gives correct 21, 1817 mailing address, discusses girls 8 1 Mrs. Turner John H. James/ Short thank you note for September Cincinnati James’ assistance last 22, 1817 Friday evening 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Not feeling well, last week September Alexandria Cincinnati had three arrivals from 27, 1817 Liverpool and one from London of dry goods 8 1 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Discussion of girls, daily September Point Cincinnati activities 27, 1817 8 1 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Discussion of daily October 11, Point Cincinnati activities, and study of 1817 mathematics 8 1 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Daily activities, discussion October 17, Point Cincinnati of girls 1817 8 1 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Doesn’t have time to do October 27, Point Cincinnati much except study, 1817 principle study is of math 8 1 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Discusses Andrew Jackson, November Point Cincinnati poem enclosed 3, 1817 8 1 Mrs. Turner John H. James/ Short thank- you note Cincinnati 8 1 Mrs. Turner John H. James/ Asked for James’ assistance Cincinnati (in some performance) a while ago, now requires his answer 8 1 Mrs. Turner John H. James/ Asking James to again October 29, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 8
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Cincinnati appear in theatrical 1817 appearance since Mr. Lewis is in from Pittsburg 8 1 Mrs. Turner John H. James/ Asking to borrow an item Cincinnati 8 1 Mrs. Turner John H. James/ Discussion of costumes for November Cincinnati the thespian society 29, 1817 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Discussion of Georgetown November Alexandria Cincinnati College 29, 1817 8 1 Wm. Ewing/ Piqua John H. James/ Discussion of recent travels December Cincinnati and studies 20, 1817 8 1 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Discussion of James’ December Alexandria Cincinnati studies, mention of Aquila, 21, 1817 discussion of schoolmates 8 1 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Discussion of girls, daily December Point Cincinnati activities and local news 22, 1817 8 2 I.T. Griffith John H. James/ Description of the old town January 11, Letters Cincinnati they lived in, market prices 1818 to for various goods John H. James 1818- 1819 8 2 Wm. Ewing/ Piqua John H. James/ Discussion of January 15, Cincinnati correspondence 1818 8 2 Wm. Coggeshale/ John H. James/ Glad to receive letter from January 31, New Orleans Cincinnati James, doesn’t like New 1818 Orleans as much as Cincinnati 8 2 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Fell in love and the lady left January 31, Alexandria Cincinnati him, mentions an old friend 1818 8 2 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Glad to hear James is February Point Cincinnati recovering. Wallace is very 10, 1818 involved in studying law 8 2 Samuel Hough/ John H. James/ Happy to hear from James, February Waterford, VA Cincinnati hasn’t heard from anyone 14, 1818 else in Cincinnati 8 2 John G. Lytle John H. James/ Startled to hear James was February Cincinnati in Lawrenceburg, friendly 19, 1818 letter telling him how he is doing John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 9
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 2 Harrison/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Asking James to meet February Cincinnati tonight for business 19, 1818 8 2 Wm. Ewing/ Piqua John H. James/ Taking a trip 250 miles March 5, Cincinnati away 1818 8 2 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Upset that James has not March 6, Alexandria Cincinnati written, discussion of daily 1818 activities and work 8 2 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Jokes around the subject of March 14, Alexandria Cincinnati being in love, tells about 1818 shipping and receiving goods 8 2 John G. Lytle/ John H. James/ Received letter, discussion March 21, Schenectady Cincinnati of girls 1818** 8 2 Samuel Hough/ John H. James/ Asked James to give love to April 29, Waterford, VA Cincinnati all the other nieces and 1818 nephews of Hough, bought his farm and will clear 5 or $6,000 in a year or two 8 2 John G. Lytle/ John H. James/ Trying to get into May 11, Schenectady Cincinnati sophomore class of college, 1818 rejected twice 8 2 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Been very busy with May 11, Alexandria Cincinnati business and shipping, a 1818 fish boat capsized and split 8 2 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Business is slowing down, May 23, Alexandria Cincinnati large hailstorm broke 1818 almost everyone’s windows 8 2 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Discusses girls and says a May 30, Alexandria Cincinnati little about marriage 1818 8 2 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Upset at James for not June 27, Alexandria Cincinnati writing and thinks it’s 1818 because of the bad hews he gave about James’ old girlfriend 8 2 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Talks about friendships and July 17, Point Cincinnati gives new address 1818 8 2 Mr. President and Speech or address written Gentlemen of the in 17 pages Amosophic Society 8 2 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Feels isolated at West July 24, Point Cincinnati Point, wants James to keep 1818 the letter a secret John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 10
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 2 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Going to Waterford, James August 1, Alexandria Cincinnati should write him there 1818 8 2 Wm. Ewing/ Dayton John H. James/ Moved from Piqua in April August 13, Cincinnati and awaiting mail from 1818 friends 8 2 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Wants to get a furlough August 24, Point Cincinnati and retire to the Western 1818 country and start studying law 8 2 Samuel Hough/ John H. James/ Sent James’ oration to his September Beaverdam Mills Cincinnati grandmother and his aunts 13, 1818 8 2 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Restless because there is September Point Cincinnati no drinking, gambling or 30, 1818 girls at West Point 8 2 Samuel Hough/ John H. James/ Glad to hear James is December Beaverdam Mills Cincinnati making progress with his 10, 1818 studies, Levi James passed through 8 2 Samuel Hough/ John H. James/ Wants to hear from James February Waterford, VA Cincinnati to find out how the family 20, 1819 is doing 8 2 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Going to Lexington and April 9, Alexandria Cincinnati staying a month or longer 1819 8 2 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Compliments James on his May 10, Point Cincinnati orations and wants updates 1819 on the girls at home, has been names cadet 8 2 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Had been in Kentucky to June 3, Winchester, KY Cincinnati check on some land in his 1818 mother’s estate, sorry he couldn’t see James 8 2 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Read James oration and June 20, Point Cincinnati like it but gave it criticism, 1819 mentions a girl 8 2 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Might take up law so he June 28, Point Cincinnati can make a name and 1819 fortune for his future children 8 2 J. Harrison/ John H. James/ Enjoys where he is and has July 15, Vincennes Cincinnati a lot of leisure time, wants 1819 his old friends to write him 8 2 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Awaiting the oration on July 27, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 11
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Point Cincinnati slavery that James is 1819 supposed to send him 8 2 Samuel Hough John H. James/ Informed James that he July 27, Cincinnati had gotten married, so 1819 John has an aunt 8 2 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Getting very lonely for September Alexandria Cincinnati James 12, 1819 8 2 William Harrison/ John H. James/ Arrived at school and there October 9, Transylvania Cincinnati are about 150 regular 1819 University students 8 2 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Really upset that James has October 12, Waterford, VA Cincinnati not written, needs advice 1819 from James because he is in love with a girl from Waterford 8 2 William Harrison/ John H. James/ Very upset that his father October 22, Lexington Cincinnati got only as many votes as 1819 “such a --- infernal scoundrel as James W. Gazley” 8 2 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Vivid description of social October 17, Point Cincinnati life at West Point, mentions 1819** commanding officer, Mr. Thayer 8 2 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Sending James a copy of November Point Cincinnati something he has written 21, 1819 that was published 8 2 Samuel Hough/ John H. James/ Discussion of an accident in December Waterford, VA Cincinnati which Stephen Ball fell into 6, 1819 a well and was found dead the next morning 8 3 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ The girl he was in love with January 10, Letters Waterford Cincinnati was indifferent so he went 1820 to away for a while and when John he came back she was H. sweet to him, things now James under control 1820- 1821 8 3 J. Harrison/ John H. James/ Apologizes to James for not January 11, Vincennes Cincinnati having written and hopes 1820 their friendship will last John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 12
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 3 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Talks of all his studying February 7, Point Cincinnati such as Philosophy 1820 8 3 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ In love and courting an February Point Cincinnati elegant lady 12, 1820 8 3 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Been appointed staff February Point Cincinnati sergeant of the corps, then 20, 1820 moved up to Assistant Professor of Mathematics 8 3 William Harrison Jr./ John H. James/ Would like James to come April 22, Lexington Cincinnati to his University and is 1820 sending some catalogs about the school 8 3 William Harrison Jr./ John H. James/ Thinks that he, James and April 10, Transylvania Cincinnati Schenck are the best men 1820 University in the state of Ohio 8 3 Samuel Hough/ John H. James/ Discusses a trip that took April 12, Waterford Cincinnati 131 hours 1820 8 3 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Like James’ oration on May 6, Point Cincinnati General Washington, will 1820 send James a copy of his speech to the Amosophic society 8 3 John H. James/ David Wallace/ Unfinished letter thanking May 23, Cincinnati West Point Wallace for the 1820 compliments 8 3 William Harrison Jr./ John H. James/ Talks about he and James May 29, Transylvania Cincinnati “playing hell” on the fourth 1820 University of July and wishes the two of them happiness 8 3 Samuel Hough, John H. James/ Tells James not to be upset April 10, Waterford Cincinnati with him, had a baby 1820 names Harrison Howard Hough 8 3 I.T. Griffith/ John H. James/ Would like to get business June 13, Waterford Cincinnati in Cincinnati, hopefully in a 1820 courting room 8 3 L. James/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Transaction of bank June 14, Cincinnati business to be handled by 1820 James 8 3 John H. James/ David Wallace/ Unfinished letter July 1820 Cincinnati West Point apologizing for not writing in a while John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 13
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 3 John Gudley, David John H. James/ Invitation to a ball on Wallace, and John Cincinnati Thursday, August 14. Bush 8 3 David Wallace/ John H. James/ Found himself in Chillicothe August 14, Chillicothe Cincinnati and hadn’t said goodbye, 1820 saying goodbye on paper 8 3 John H. James/ Samuel Hough/ Letter detailing the gossip August 20, Cincinnati Waterford and health of the family 1820 8 3 David Wallace/ John H. James/ Doing well but has been August 23, Washington City Cincinnati quarantined because of an 1820 outbreak of yellow fever 8 3 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Friendly note to say all is August 31, Point Cincinnati well 1820 8 3 William H. Harrison John H. James/ Discusses being transferred September Jr./ North Bend Cincinnati into James’ class 9, 1820 8 3 William Schench/ John H. James/ Friendly letter to catch up September Franklin Cincinnati on the news 18, 1820 8 3 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Had a good time during July September Point Cincinnati and August- was 20, 1820 continually in action- mind and body 8 3 W.R. Schench/ John H. James/ Letter in the form of a October 20, Franklin Cincinnati poem 1820 8 3 John H. James/ William Schench/ Discusses Ivanhoe, and October 21, Cincinnati Franklin wishes that Schench were 1820 there so that he could be with him 8 3 William Harrison Jr./ John H. James/ Would like James to visit, October North Bend Cincinnati letter is full of quotes from 1820 Homer, Virgil, and Locke 8 3 David Wallace John H. James/ Sarcastic letter because he October 19, Cincinnati upset that he has not heard 1820 from James in a long time 8 3 John H. James/ James Galloway Apologizes for forgetting to November Cincinnati send the next letter, 4, 1820 secretary of Philomathic Society 8 3 John H. James/ James Galloway Informs Galloway that he is Cincinnati an honorary member of the Philomathic Society 8 3 Levi James/ John Sanbourg Business transaction about January 1, Cincinnati shipments, mentions 1821 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 14
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Nathaniel Pendleton 8 3 J. Harrison/ John H. James/ Upset that James and January 18, Vincennes Cincinnati Schench have not written 1821 8 3 James Galloway/ John H. James/ Discussion of Galloway’s January 18, Xenia Cincinnati acceptance in the 1821 Philomathic Society 8 3 W.R. Schench/ John H. James/ Going to Zanesville March 27, Springfield Cincinnati tomorrow, lonely and 1821 bored 8 3 Dan Drake John H. James/ All member of the April 3, Cincinnati Philomathic society are 1821 invited to the commencement of the Medical College of Ohio 8 3 Wilson John H. James/ Note asking James to do June 17, Cincinnati some business for him at 1821 the library 8 3 John H. James and The City Council Address from the Fire June 21, Robert T. Lytle/ Company for the removal 1821 Cincinnati of engines 8 3 John H. James/ The City Council Another address giving the June 1821 Cincinnati rules for location of the engines 8 3 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Graduated and finished the June 28, Point Cincinnati course of study 1821 8 3 Chief Engineer Fire Company No. 2 Note for all the members July 9, 1821 with engine badges to be in a public procession on the 21st / Franklin John H. James/ Hope you are well August 3, Cincinnati 1821 8 3 David Wallace/ West John H. James/ Retuned from Boston, will September Point Cincinnati see James in the last part of 10, 1821 October 8 3 E.W. Williams John H. James/ James was elected to be a December Cincinnati member of the Polimical 19, 1821 Society 8 3 Stach John H. James/ Notice saying that his September Cincinnati orations are being dealt 24, 1821 with by the faculty 8 3 Wallace/ Pittsburg John H. James/ Happy that he is in his old October 2, Cincinnati home town again 1821 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 15
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 3 Nicholas D. John H. James/ Letter regarding languages October 25, Coleman/ Poplar Cincinnati and which would be better 1821 Spring to take first 8 3 David Wallace/ U.S. John H. James/ Long letter detailing Sam, a October 26, Arsenal, Pittsburg Cincinnati black man 1821 8 3 David Wallace/ John H. James/ In a keel boat and having a November Wheeling Cincinnati rough time, thinks he will 10, 1821 see James in about 15 days 8 3 Elizah Stack John H. James/ Note to tell James that the December Cincinnati faculty won’t meet because 1, 1821 the business is done 8 3 Levi James/ John H. James/ Short letter to explain that December Louisville Cincinnati the river needs to rise more 11, 1821 before their boat can float 8 3 William Johnston/ John H. James/ Letter asking James to call December Vincennes Cincinnati on an attorney to check out 25, 1821 a case against Johnston 8 3 Levi James/ John H. James/ on Forwarding a letter from December Cincinnati board the ship Marshall and also, would 29, 1821 like his handkerchief back 8 4 John H. James/ Osborne Would like to take Osborne Letters Cincinnati to Louisville but doesn’t to promise he’ll love it John H. James 1822 8 4 William Henry John H. James/ Tells about everyone’s January 11, Harrison Jr./ Louisville health and also that their 1822 Cincinnati Governor was elected to the U.S. Senate 8 4 William Henry John H. James/ Local news, Harrison and January 15, Harrison Jr. Lytle are supposed to make 1822 speeches 8 4 Levi James/ John H. James/ Discussion of the January 18, Cincinnati Louisville celebration of the 1822 Anniversary of the Society 8 4 Edw. L. Drake/ John H. James/ Description of court trial, January 20, Cincinnati Louisville head that success at 1822 University in Columbus is doubtful 8 4 Rev. Thos. Osborne/ John H. James/ Upset because James is January 22, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 16
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Cincinnati Louisville detained in Louisville and 1822 he is worried about the danger of his morals 8 4 Drake/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Short note to say that January 29, Louisville uniting the colleges has 1822 failed because of things connected to literacy 8 4 Edw. L. Drake/ John H. James/ Wants advice from James January 29, Cincinnati Louisville and wants to know if a 1822 meeting should be suspended for a while 8 4 Levi James/ John H. James/ Received James’ package January 29, Cincinnati Louisville and tells about everyone’s 1822 health 8 4 J. J. James/ John H. James/ Long letter telling about February 8, Cincinnati Louisville father’s visit home 1822 8 4 Levi James/ John H. James/ Discusses the steam bout February 9, Cincinnati Shippingport and asks that he sees Mr. 1822 Douglass as soon as possible 8 4 Dan Drake/ John H. James/ Asks James if he is engaged February 9, Cincinnati Shippingport to a “literary lass” 1822 8 4 Robert Lytle/ John H. James/ Discusses the downfall of February 9, Cincinnati Louisville the college museum and 1822 library 8 4 J.J. James/ Cincinnati John H. James/ News about the family and February Shippingport about the Philanthropic 15, 1822 Society 8 4 J.J. James/ Cincinnati John H. James/ New Glad James is in New March 1, Orleans Orleans, everything is 1822 hustling in Cincinnati 8 4 Levi James/ John H. James/ New Wants updates on what is April 10, Louisville Orleans happening 1822 8 4 James Stewart/ John H. James/ New Recommends that James April 15, Louisville Orleans buy sugar and sell it at a 1822 handsome profit 8 4 Wm. G. Ewing/ John H. James/ Would like to see James April 21, Natchez New Orleans since his is traveling 1822 8 4 Gassam/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Would like James to May 23, Shippingport purchase some works for 1822 him 8 4 Osborne/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Asks James to send his May 23, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 17
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Louisville manuscripts to him 1822 8 4 John Kelgour/ John H. James/ Asks that James purchase May 23, Cincinnati Shippingport something for him 1822 8 4 James Stewart/ John H. James/ Talks about the Vulcan and June 6, Louisville Cincinnati the owner and particulars 1822 of another boat 8 4 James Stewart/ John H. James/ Asking advice for a man July 16, Louisville Cincinnati who refuses to pay freight 1822 of 3 crates he had shipped 8 4 James Stewart and John H. James/ A memorandum and list of May 29, Gray/ Louisville Shippingport goods that could sell at a 1822 profit 8 4 Beasly/ Ripley John H. James/ He is giving money to July 17, Cincinnati someone to be sent to 1822 James to cover his account 8 4 John D. Colmesnil/ John H. James/ Business letter asking for July 19, Louisville Cincinnati payment of a bill due 1822 8 4 Daniel Amra/ Linking John H. James/ Forgot something on July 25, Spring Cincinnati James’ and would like to 1822 have it forwarded 8 4 Stewart/ Louisville John H. James/ Discusses elections, August 12, Cincinnati business and prices 1822 8 4 Hopkins/ Chillicothe John H. James/ He forgot to get his August 12, Louisville Post doubloons from James and 1822 Office would like James to keep them safe till he comes for them 8 4 Stewart/ Louisville John H. James/ Writing to see if the August 15, Cincinnati account of someone is true 1822 8 4 Stewart/ Louisville John H. James/ Forwarded a letter to August 23, Cincinnati James, Louisville is 1822 unhealthy and business is dull 8 4 Gray/ Louisville John H. James/ Sickness is bad enough that August 27, Cincinnati people are dying every day, 1822 warns James not to visit 8 4 Stewart/ Louisville John H. James/ Short note describing a bill August 29, Cincinnati to be sent 1822 8 4 John H. James/ Israel Monroe/ Business letter for the October 3, Cincinnati Louisville payment of some freight 1822 8 4 Levi James/ John H. James/ Wants James to send by November Louisville Cincinnati boat the beef and other 11, 1822 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 18
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date goods he needs 8 4 J.J. James/ Louisville John H. James/ Writing for James to have November Cincinnati some clothes made for him 6, 1822 8 4 Levi James/ John H. James/ Asks James to have some November Louisville Cincinnati clothes made, also relays a 6, 1822 message to James’ mother 8 4 J. J. James/ Louisville John H. James/ Asks that James sends the November Cincinnati clothes quickly, bored 13, 1822 8 4 J.J. James John H. James/ Can’t make the boar trip November Cincinnati because the river hasn’t 20, 1822 risen enough 8 4 Wm. Fry/ John H. James/ Letter about sending copies November Philadelphia Cincinnati of the National Gazette 28, 1822 8 4 Levi James/ John H. James/ Waiting to dispute over a Louisville Cincinnati broken flange 8 4 Levi James/ New John H. James/ Made arrangements with December Orleans Cincinnati agents, write later 17, 1822 8 4 Levi James/ New John H. James/ Put advertisements up and December Orleans Cincinnati is living on the Manhattan 19, 1822 in 10 minutes 8 5 Joshua Martin/ Xenia John H. James/ Sending James 15 dollars January 2, Letters Cincinnati that he owes 1823 to John H. James 1823 8 5 S. Whiteman John H. James/ Invitation to go to Miss January 4, Cincinnati Jane Irwin’s party that 1823 night 8 5 Stewart/ Louisville John H. James/ Letter about the Vulcan January 18, Cincinnati and getting freight on time 1823 8 5 John H. James/ Whiteman James had gone to January 30, Cincinnati Whiteman’s and found 1823 nobody home 8 5 Levi James/ John H. James/ Business about paying Mr. February 2, Shippingport Cincinnati Mattack, He is sending $20 1823 8 5 Gray and Stewart/ John H. James/ Sending the money from February 3, Louisville Cincinnati James’ father, “father of 1823 the town” Thomas Pratkin died in the morning 8 5 W.R. Schench/ John H. James/ Ear got frostbitten after February John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 19
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Franklin Cincinnati going home from visiting 14, 1823 James 8 5 William Blane/ John H. James/ Went to Missouri and the February Frankfort Cincinnati houses he stayed at along 19, 1823 the way were terrible, asks for price list 8 5 William Blane/ John H. James/ Sending a locked box to February Frankfort Cincinnati Cincinnati 21, 1823 8 5 William Blane/ John H. James/ Suggests some books and February Marysville Cincinnati poetry for James to read 26, 1823 8 5 Gray and Stewart/ John H. James/ Wanted to know if James March 1, Louisville Cincinnati had received the $250 1823 8 5 John H. James/ Mr. Wm. Blane/ Sending the box and goods March 4, Cincinnati Washington with some men 1823 8 5 Wm. Blane/ John H. James/ Thanks James for the March 26, Washington Cincinnati trouble he went through to 1823 send the box, discusses more books 8 5 Mr. Williams John H. James/ James was named a trustee March 31, Cincinnati and has to attend a 1823 stockholder’s meeting that afternoon 8 5 J.J. James/ New John H. James/ Business letter about April 6, Orleans Cincinnati merchandise to sell 1823 8 5 Schench/ Franklin John H. James/ He and Phoebe have set up April 27, Cincinnati and are hoping to do good 1823 business 8 5 Gray and Stewart/ John H. James/ Looking for the Vulcan May 9, Louisville Cincinnati shortly, want information 1823 about the prospects in Cincinnati 8 5 Wm. Blane/ John H. James/ Received the box in good May 19, Baltimore Cincinnati condition but was 1823 disappointed not to find a letter from James, mentions Tecumseh 8 5 John H. James/ Halderman/ Received a later order from May 27, Cincinnati Marysville Halderman but there was 1823 no bill, will not pay till he receives a line about the bill 8 5 W.R. Schench/ John H. James/ Heard that James will be May 30, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 20
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Franklin Cincinnati visiting him and is very 1823 happy, his wife sends respects 8 5 J.J. James/ Natchez John H. James/ Got into an accident so June 4, Cincinnati they were late getting 1823 home, other boat was heading straight on to the engineer’s boat 8 5 J.J. James/ Natchez John H. James/ Arrived home, business June 8, Cincinnati about prices and food loads 1823 8 5 John H. James/ Wm. Blane/ Discusses health, business June 21, Cincinnati Washington and prices 1823 8 5 James Stewart/ John H. James/ Going to the country till July 18, Louisville Cincinnati October 1823 8 5 J.S. Lytle John H. James/ Asking to borrow James’ August 13, Cincinnati blackstone, would like a 1823 visit 8 5 Levi James/ John H. James/ Tells James to keep up his August 14, Shippingport Cincinnati health and talks a little 1823 about business 8 5 Levi James/ John H. James/ Lists the prices of the bill August 16, Louisville Cincinnati sent to him with log wood 1823 and other things 8 5 Gray and Stewart/ John H. James/ Contains a document of a August 20, Louisville Cincinnati delivery order and a letter 1823 explain the order 8 5 Wm. Blane/ Hastings John H. James/ Tanks James for the current September Cincinnati price list for Cincinnati, 5, 1823 poem included 8 5 John H. James/ Miss M. Carrol/ Sweet letter January 31, Cincinnati Natchez 1823 8 5 M. Carrol/ Natchez John H. James/ Read James’ poem and September Cincinnati praises his writing 18, 1823 8 5 James Comby John H. James/ Minutes of the fire October 4, Cincinnati department meeting, 1823 setting a meeting to elect a chief engineer 8 5 Wm. H. Harrison Jr./ John H. James/ People of Columbus are October 8, Columbus Cincinnati more in favor of Clay for 1823 President 8 5 Wm. H. Harrison Jr./ John H. James/ Invitation to Miss Burnet’s December Columbus Cincinnati house for the evening 17, 1823 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 21
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 5 J.J. James/ John H. James/ Writing to ask James to December Shippingport Cincinnati send down some books, 9, 1823 and forward his letters 8 5 Wm. Blane John H. James/ Found some old books and Cincinnati wanted to write to James about them 8 5 Wm. Blane/ John H. James/ Had a bad trip to Louisville, December Louisville Cincinnati sending a package to James 23, 1823 8 5 Pearson/ Cincinnati Lanahan & Bogert Wants to borrow money to December Merchants/ New buy some land, requesting 26, 1823 Orleans the information on when the payments are due 8 5 Pearson/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Asks that James deliver December Cincinnati that last letter about the 26, 1823 loan 8 5 Gray and Stewart/ John H. James/ Tells about the full freight December Louisville Cincinnati that the Vulcan is taking at 30, 1823 a good price 8 5 Levi James/ John H. James/ Sending a bill of debt to December Shippingport Cincinnati James to collect from Ball 29, 1823 and Cooper 8 6 W. H. Harrison/ John H. James/ Will not put foot aboard a January 19, Letters Hagerstown, MD Cincinnati Miami boat again unless it 1824 to is a matter of life and death John H. James 1824 8 6 R. Best/ Lexington John H. James/ Sends a list of goods he January 19, Cincinnati needs to buy and asks that 1824 they find out the prices in New Orleans 8 6 John H. Woods/ John H. James/ Will send James the January 20, West Union Cincinnati Gazette he asked for by 1824 Robert Bacharon 8 6 John H. Woods/ John H. James/ Trying to get the Chillicothe January 26, West Union Cincinnati papers for James, list prices 1824 paid for the papers 8 6 W.H. Harrison/ John H. James/ Talks about Presidential February 2, Baltimore Cincinnati candidates 1824 8 6 Wm. H. Harrison/ John H. James/ Plans to be married February Inventon Mills Cincinnati February 18 11, 1824 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 22
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 6 Wm. H. Harrison/ John H. James/ Would like to know why February Inventon Mills Cincinnati James hasn’t written, 20, 1824 especially because of the marriage 8 6 Levi James/ John H. James/ Would like James to bring February Louisville Cincinnati his mother on the first 26, 1824 steamboat to Louisville, sell some products and list the prices 8 6 Dan Smith/ Atlas John H. James/ 10 dollars received for February Pike Cincinnati taxes 28, 1824 8 6 Wm. H. Harrison Jr./ John H. James/ Finally received a letter March 1, Invinton Mills Cincinnati from James but it seems 1824 like it was written in a hurry 8 6 James/ Shippingport Mr. Robert Best/ Prices Mr. Best had March 2, Lexington wanted, tells him he can 1824 order from Gray & Stewart 8 6 R. Lytle/ Louisville John H. James/ Asks James to call that March Cincinnati afternoon if he is leaving 1824 the next day 8 6 Gray & Stewart/ John H. James/ Asks James to give a crate March 9, Louisville Cincinnati to the owner 1824 8 6 Gray & Stewart/ John H. James/ Thinks the Vulcan’s cargo March 12, Louisville Cincinnati will amount to about $2500 1824 8 6 E. Pearson/ New John H. James/ Releasing James’ father March 16, Richmond Cincinnati from an endorsement by 1824 making the deed directly with the Sheriff 8 6 E. Pearson/ Milford John H. James/ Still trying to get the March 18, Cincinnati endorsement taken care of 1824 so James’ father can get his 3 or 4 hundred dollars 8 6 Gray & Stewart/ John H. James/ Business letter about March 22, Louisville Cincinnati money made on the 1824 Vulcan, asks James to order something 8 6 Schench/ Franklin John H. James/ Would like James to come March 29, Cincinnati and stay with him a while 1824 and he will go back with James 8 6 Gray & Stewart/ John H. James/ Would like James to figure April 9, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 23
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Louisville Cincinnati out what freight to load for 1824 Cincinnati 8 6 James Stewart/ John H. James/ List freights and prices for April 1824 Louisville Cincinnati whiskey, flour, ink, etc. for the Vulcan 8 6 L. Whiteman/ John H. James/ Misses James and says he May 17, Cincinnati Louisville and Louisa are very happy 1824 8 6 John Pollock/ John H. James/ Presented a lease to a man May 18, Milford Cincinnati but he had refused to sign 1824 it 8 6 R. B. Hough/ Mount John H. James/ Letter about general health May 31, Vernon Cincinnati 1824 8 6 Dan Smith/ Atlas John H. James/ Will pay James’ tax when September Cincinnati he goes on business in 25, 1824 November 8 6 Leonard Ross/ Atlas John H. James/ Hadn’t received the September Cincinnati payment that James said 24, 1824 he would get from Smith, so he talked to Smith and got the business figured out 8 6 Wm. Keys John H. James/ Invitation to tea on October 12, Cincinnati Tuesday at 7:00 1824 8 6 J. Harrison/ John H. James/ Gives the information November Vincennes Cincinnati requested by him about 16, 1824 James’ father’s lands 8 6 M.F. Williams/ John H. James/ Would like estimates on December Columbus Cincinnati amount of capital invested 1, 1824 on steam boats on the Western waters 8 6 John H. James/ Mr. T. Williams/ Gives the estimates asked December Cincinnati Steam boat for in Williams’ letter 16, 1824 8 6 H.M. Lovett/ John H. James/ Gives the coloring of a man December Lexington Cincinnati so James can finish a bust 24, 1824 of him 8 6 William Sparrow/ John H. James/ A friendly letter from an December Oxford Cincinnati old friend 18, 1824 8 6 John H. James/ Blane Waiting to see Blane’s book December Cincinnati published 19, 1824 8 6 John H. James/ Gales L. Seaton/ Would like to receive the December Cincinnati Washington City papers they put out 20, 1824 without them being in a John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 24
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date “mutilated condition” 8 7 John H. James/ Grandmother Fives the health of the January 17, Letters Cincinnati Hough family and tells that his 1825 to mother had lost a son and John daughter born on H. December 31st James 1825 8 7 Military Club John H. James/ James has to attend a January 5, Cincinnati meeting of the military 1825 Club next Monday evening 8 7 W.M/ Louisville John H. James/ Asks James to find out January 21, Cincinnati where he can get a number 1825 of tools 8 7 H. Glenn/ Columbus John H. James/ Discusses election and January 25, Cincinnati representatives 1825 8 7 H. Glenn/ Columbus John H. James/ Would like James to inform January 29, Cincinnati his family that he will be 1825 home by Friday 8 7 John H. James/ Symmes Unfinished note of apology January Cincinnati to Simms 1825 8 7 Symmes/ Feyton Foole and Symmes/ Consenting to take charge January 31, Gazette Office of the Lit. Gazette for the 1825 month 8 7 Glenn/ Columbus John H. James/ Note announcing Harrison February 2, Cincinnati as Senator, starting for 1825 home tomorrow 8 7 L.A. Tarrascon/ John H. James/ Short note explaining the March 15, Louisville Cincinnati pamphlet (1806) he sent on 1825 the navigation of the Ohio 8 7 S. Reynolds/ John H. James/ Would like to become a March 24, Springfield Cincinnati subscriber to the Gazette, 1825 would like his paper to go to Springfield to Wallis and Reynolds 8 7 J.J. James/ Louisville John H. James/ Describes a trip on the April 1, Cincinnati Vulcan, gives times and 1825 places and products it carries 8 7 James Stewart/ John H. James/ Talks about a trip on the April 4, Louisville Cincinnati Vulcan, mentions how 1825 much freight it took ($100) John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 25
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date and what type of freight 8 7 James Stewart/ John H. James/ Discusses a different boat, April 8, Louisville Cincinnati mentions James’ father 1825 8 7 James Stewart/ John H. James/ The Vulcan will reach New April 12, Louisville Cincinnati Orleans in about 7 days 1825 8 7 J.J. James/ New John H. James/ The Patriot’s freight April 13, Orleans Cincinnati amounted to $2500 and 1825 the Vulcan’s, $2200, they will make $1600 from that 8 7 Leonard Ross/ Atlas John H. James/ Going to attend to some April 19, Cincinnati business for James 1825 8 7 Harrison/ Vincennes John H. James/ Business letter staring April 26, Cincinnati balances and debts 1825 8 7 Hough/ Waterford John H. James/ Apologizes for the delay of May 20, Cincinnati writing (about a year) 1825 8 7 E. Standby/ Franklin John H. James/ Informs James that a man May 5, Cincinnati reported to be dead is still 1825 alive, Stanby is going to New Mexico 8 7 Macalester John H. James/ Would to be glad to receive May 30, Cincinnati the money James offered 1825 for the Patriot 8 7 Pendleton/ John H. James/ James was appointed June 13, Cincinnati Cincinnati orator of the day for the 4th 1825 of July 8 7 Gray & Stewart/ John H. James/ Discusses the Patriot’s June 14, Louisville Cincinnati cargo and also says that the 1825 $50 Tennessee note left with them is counterfeit 8 7 Gray & Stewart/ John H. James/ The Patriot had a heavy June 25, Louisville Cincinnati cargo and was selling at 1825 good prices 8 7 Glenn/ The Barn John H. James/ Amused at the Saturday July 11, Cincinnati night meeting, wants James 1825 to lend him some papers to cool the weather 8 7 A.B./ Cincinnati John H. James/ Describing the possible July 16, Cincinnati misuse of the term 50th 1825 anniversary in James oration on the 4th of July 8 7 John H. James/ Levi James/ Letter concerning the sale August 30, Cincinnati Shippingport of the Patriot, if they would 1825 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 26
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date like to quit river trade they could get a very good price, but they should keep it if they want to continue river trade 8 7 Gray & Stewart/ John H. James/ Describes some business August 31, Louisville Cincinnati with Mr. Allen and 1825 congratulates John on his marriage 8 7 Levi James/ John H. James/ Decided to sell the Patriot August 31, Louisville Cincinnati for $30,000 and might be 1825 having second thoughts 8 7 Levi James/ aboard John H. James/ Decided not the sell the September the Patriot Cincinnati boat, told the man who 8, 1825 intended to purchase and he was not too upset 8 7 John H. James/ Levi James/ Discusses business, cargo, September Cincinnati Louisville bills of sale, James’ mother 17, 1825 would like more candles and sugar 8 7 Levi James/ John H. James/ Bargain for the Patriot is off October 1, Louisville Cincinnati because the man buying 1825 only had $ 7000 cash 8 7 Woods & Sargeant Summary court trial date October 11, for October 14, 1825 1825 8 7 Glenn/ Hamilton John H. James/ Letter describing the case October 12, Cincinnati concerning a bag of coffee, 1825 court commences on Monday 8 7 William Fry John H. James/ Bill for the National Gazette October 10, Cincinnati and explanation 1825 8 7 William Fry John H. James/ Another bill for the November Cincinnati National Gazette 11, 1825 8 7 John H. James/ Levi James/ Unfinished letter, fives the Thursday Cincinnati Louisville health and whereabouts of October a few friends 22nd , 1825 8 7 William Sparrow/ John H. James/ Business letter inquiring December Worthington Cincinnati whether James would still 21, 1825 sell his large Ainsworth 8 7 Wm. Schench/ John H. James/ Would like his mail for the December Franklin Cincinnati Society forwarded so that 29, 1825 he has a copy John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 27
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 8 H. Glenn/ Columbus John H. James/ Asks James to attend to the January 11, Letters Cincinnati progress of improving Keys 1826 to Hill John H. James 1826 8 8 Stewart/ Louisville John H. James/ The Patriot left today, January 12, Cincinnati announcing news of son 1826 and daughter 8 8 Samuel Cord/ John H. James/ Ohio Insurance Bill Cord January 31, Columbus Cincinnati proposed passed in the 1826 Senate and is now in the House 8 8 J.J. James/ New John H. James/ Took a full freight and is February 3, Orleans Cincinnati taking more passengers 1826 than any other Louisville boat 8 8 A.Lane/ H. Glenn/ Cincinnati The claims in the house are February 7, Laurencebugh still there because the 1826 people who they married aren’t known 8 8 Gray & Stewart/ John H. James/ The Patriot should be February Louisville Cincinnati around in about 10 days, 18, 1826 Patriot had been there the 28th of January 8 8 Gray & Stewart/ John H. James/ It is unnecessary to make February Louisville Cincinnati arrangements of freighter 19, 1826 8 8 James Glenn/ John H. James/ Would like a copy of Bill February Hamilton Cincinnati filed in court 25, 1826 8 8 Jeremiah McLene/ John H. James/ The copy that James asked February Columbus Cincinnati for will have to be done by 25, 1826 Elijah Hoyword 8 8 Hough/ Columbus John H. James/ Settled some unpleasant February Cincinnati affairs that James had with 26, 1826 Mr. Olmstead 8 8 Levi James John H. James/ Discusses the cargo and the March 10, Cincinnati trouble they had with ice 1826 after entering the upper Mississippi 8 8 J.J. James/ New John H. James/ Sending 200 or 300 dollars March 17, Orleans Cincinnati with Mr. Kelgan to be 1826 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 28
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date deposited because he doesn’t know if John has drawn out any money 8 8 Wm. Sterret/ John H. James/ Discusses land that was March 17, Chillicothe Cincinnati bought and sold, gives 1826 price and acreage 8 8 J.J. James John H. James/ Sent the sweet oil and April 7, Cincinnati oranges to James and his 1820 mother 8 8 Reel/ Shippingport John H. James/ A memorandum of shipped April 12, Cincinnati goods on the Patriot, lists 1826 some prices 8 8 William Sparrow/ John H. James/ Would like James to have April 27, Worthington Cincinnati the airsworth ready to be 1826 picked up and would like a line about the cost of it 8 8 Benajah Ayers John H. James/ Has a note about the April 29, Cincinnati money collected, Dunbar 1826 Philips will be in town and the store will inform James when it will happen 8 8 Gray & Stewart/ John H. James/ A shipping order and note May 12, Louisville Cincinnati telling what will be 1826 received at the price of 20 cents per 100 lbs 8 8 Samuel McCord/ John H. James/ Would like James to pay May 16, Urbana Cincinnati him a visit 1826 8 8 John H. James/ Samuel Hough Has not written in a year, May 1826 Cincinnati gives excuses along with reproach that Hough had delayed writing for 3 years 8 8 Levi James/ John H. James/ Took 11 days to get from June 2, Louisville Cincinnati New Orleans because of 1826 low water 8 8 John W. Reel/ John H. James/ Short note about the bills June 1826 Patriot Cincinnati sent to him for the Pike and landing 8 8 H. Bacon/ Urbana John H. James/ Couldn’t be read because June 1826 Cincinnati of blots and scrawling 8 8 Wm. D. Jones/ John H. James/ Needs the statement of the July 12, Cincinnati Cincinnati dividends from the Patriot, 1826 or else he will go to court John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 29
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date to collect 8 8 Samuel McCord/ John H. James/ Short note asking James to July 31, Urbana Cincinnati come to Urbana quickly to 1826 get things settled 8 8 C. Munroe/ John H. James/ Would like James for the September Cincinnati Urbana case against him, James has 11, 1826 already been summoned 8 8 J.L Wilson/ John H. James/ Acknowledging the receipt September Cincinnati Urbana of $15 that was paid 30, 1826 toward to total balance of $100 for the case 8 8 Levi James/ John H. James/ Did business with the September Cincinnati Urbana wagoner who did 28, 1826 something with the chains 8 8 Macalester John H. James/ A note with an enclosed October 12, Cincinnati $458, forwarded to James 1826 by whomever got the letter first 8 8 John Durbin/ John H. James/ Went to Cincinnati to find October 13, Hellsboro Urbana that James had moved, will 1826 return what he borrowed at James’ convenience 8 8 G.W. Jewelt John H. James/ Would like James to make a October Urbana settlement for him in court, 1826 sent a voucher 8 8 David Loring/ John H. James/ Enclosed a note for $63.93 October 25, Cincinnati Urbana of James McPherson. Says 1826 that man would pay the note or James could collect it quickly 8 8 Carrington Wells/ John H. James/ Want James to pay his October 27, Cincinnati Urbana account which totals 1826 $59.62 with interest 8 8 C. Macalester/ John H. James/ Would like James to October 30, Cincinnati Urbana forward him a receipt for 1826 the note sent to James 8 8 R. Wilson. Cincinnati John H. James/ Asks James to attend November Urbana McPherson’s case and tells 10, 1826 him a little about the case 8 8 R. Wilson/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Gives more description November Urbana about the McPherson case 14, 1826 8 8 W. Noble/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Found a balance error of November John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 30
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Urbana $7. 19 which he would like 18, 1826 James to send to him 8 8 David Gwynne/ John H. James/ Wants James to find out November Cincinnati Urbana the value of property 29, 1826 owned by people in a specific case 8 8 Brown bozzins/ John H. James/ Wants James to find out December Louisville Urbana the title to some property 1, 1826 and then purchase it at 2/3 the value 8 8 Brown bozzins/ John H. James/ Duplicate of previous letter Louisville Urbana 8 8 Samuel Hunt/ John H. James/ Wants James to make a December Cincinnati Urbana payment on some land and 2, 1826 five the receipt to his father 8 8 R. Wilson/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Would like some December Urbana information about a certain 5, 1826 case 8 9 John H. James/ John P. Foote/ Letter about a court January 15, Letters Urbana Cincinnati session and a favor James 1827 to is doing for Foote John H. James 1827 8 9 Ann Derby/ John H. James/ Would like James to keep January 18, Cincinnati Urbana her child in his home unless 1827 the boy is trouble for him 8 9 William Sparrow/ John H. James/ Received the Ainsworth 4 January 20, Worthington Urbana days ago and is sending a 1827 down payment of ten dollars on it 8 9 Bradbury & Foster/ John H. James/ Would like James to find January 22, Cincinnati Urbana out some information 1827 about a man, wants it done secretly 8 9 Pendleton/ John H. James/ James was names a trustee January 30, Columbus Urbana for the asylum for the deaf 1827 and dumb and need to meet with the other trustees in July John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 31
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 9 John Foote/ John H. James/ Letter about Nashee paying February 6, Cincinnati Urbana a bill from an account and 1827 the interest to go along with it 8 9 Samuel Newell/ John H. James/ Short note saying that he February 7, Logan Urbana doesn’t know when Colyer 1827 will pay the account 8 9 Haydon/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Sending a copy of the February Urbana North American Review to 15, 1827 James, thinks something go messed up in the mail 8 9 Reynolds/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Letter describing what was February Urbana done with the notes, 17, 1827 checks and cash that James had sent 8 9 Jones/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Wants James to try to get February Urbana Mr. H. to settle business, 20, 1827 also mentions the Patriot 8 9 Joel Buttles/ John H. James/ Wants James to present a February Columbus Urbana note for $150 to Wm. W. 24, 1827 Hanes to be paid immediately 8 9 John Foote/ John H. James/ Received the money James March 1, Cincinnati Urbana sent, would like to visit 1827 8 9 Chaplin John H. James/ Note saying that James was March 3, Urbana elected Recorder of the 1827 Town of Urbana for the year 8 9 Samuel Findlay/ John H. James/ Writes to tell that James March 5, Chillicothe Urbana wrote to the wrong Samuel 1827 Findley, the one he wants lives in Shelby County, Kentucky 8 9 Corwin/ Hamilton John H. James/ Wants James to find out March 23, Urbana about two men that live in 1827 the same county 8 9 Allen Trumble/ John H. James/ Establishing an asylum for April 3, Columbus Urbana the deaf a dumb 1827 8 9 April 3, 1827 John H. James/ Gives some details about April 3, Urbana the Patriot and its cargo 1827 8 9 Vanuscem/ John H. James/ Looking for a farm and April 9, Cincinnati Urbana wants James to be on the 1827 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 32
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date lookout for him too, only has $800 to spend on it 8 9 Wm. Arbigust/ John H. James/ Gives James a few tips April 10, Cincinnati Urbana about what seeds to plan, 1827 tells him to come to him if he needs a stock of seeds 8 9 Patrick Conner/ John H. James/ He will visit in May and will April 12, Union County Urbana bring good whiskey 1827 8 9 Heckewelder John H. James/ Sending Sam a copy of a bill April 14, Urbana for himself and James 1827 8 9 Isaac Roll/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Wants James to advertise April 18, Urbana his house ad land to go on 1827 sale May 1 8 9 J. Thomas/ Troy John H. James/ Would like the information April 19, Urbana about a pact of land in the 1827 county 8 9 Jones/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Tells about the last trip of April 23, Urbana the Patriot and future trips 1827 8 9 James Vanuscem/ John H. James/ Bought land, describes the April 26, Cincinnati Urbana deal and land 1826 8 9 Wistar, Siter and John H. James/ Want James to send his April 30, Price/ Philadelphia Urbana calculations and interest 1827 for a bill 8 9 Geatman/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Bill of $170.47 that need to May 13, Urbana be paid by James at the 1827 Bank of the United States 8 9 Wm. D. Jones/ John H. James/ Sends a list of goods that May 31, Cincinnati Urbana were left there, they will be 1827 sent soon 8 9 Collins/ Hillsboro John H. James/ Names James as a reliable June 22, Urbana person for a man who 1827 needs to employ him as council 8 9 Fisher/ Springfield John H. James/ Expecting to meet with June 22, Urbana James and some others 1827 tomorrow at 10 8 9 William Sparrow/ John H. James/ Sending the rest of the June 23, Worthington Urbana money for the Ainsworth 1827 8 9 Jones/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Wants James to get ahold June 25, Urbana of the Deputy Marshal 1827 Vance and give him the information on the estate John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 33
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 9 John Drake/ John H. James/ Gives some account figures June 29, Cincinnati Urbana and asks James to check 1827 out some men for him 8 9 Joel Buttles/ John H. James/ Giving James information July 2, 1827 Columbus Urbana on a man who needs James’ attention 8 9 John Reynolds/ John H. James/ Wants James to see Mr. July 7, 1827 Urbana Urbana Cadwallid Wallace and then tell Galloway that the suit won’t go further under certain cases 8 9 Jones/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Wants James to look up July 7, 1827 Urbana two men that live in his area and investigate them 8 9 Morgan John H. James/ Wants James to bring up a July 7, 1827 Urbana suit about someone showing some land 8 9 Corke Robert Young Makes a business deal with Young, map to illustrate this 8 9 Phillips/ Philadelphia John H. James/ James is asked to collect July 10, Urbana some money ($458) due to 1827 Phillips 8 9 Jones/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Wants James to go with July 18, Urbana Mr. Hagaer to see J.B. 1827 Heylin 8 9 James Gould/ John H. James/ Wants James to collect July 20, Litchfield Urbana money from Holcomb right 1827 away 8 9 Silas Strong John H. James/ Has been debating whether July 23, Urbana to apply for a permanent 1827 position to the clerkship of the supreme court 8 9 Rianhand John H. James/ Wants James to contend August 4, Urbana that the hogs that brought 1827 up a suit were included in a contract 8 9 Drake/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Would like the information August 4, Springfield about Heyden and Wister 1827 and Seter and price, also wants to know if any money was made John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 34
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 9 Meyer/ Johnston John H. James/ The plaintiff of a case is August 5, Urbana going to die because of the 1827 head wound inflicted on him, he wants to know if all the documents are right 8 9 Barr & Lodwick/ John H. James/ Business letter showing the August 10, Cincinnati Urbana balance and interest due 1827 on James’ account 8 9 Gales & Seaton/ John H. James/ Note to say that $30 is due August 7, Washington Urbana on James’ account 1827 8 9 Gales & Seaton/ John H. James/ Another from to show $18 August 9, Washington Urbana due on James’ account 1827 8 9 Levi James/ John H. James/ Gives a lecture about August 13, Cincinnati Urbana money and sent money 1827 due down with John’s mother 8 9 John H. James/ Wister, Siter & Wanted to find out about August 27, Urbana Price/ Philadelphia Heyden’s account and says 1827 it will be difficult to pay their debt 8 9 Morgan/ Marqouis John H. James/ Gives some accounts of August Urbana money and people that 1827 owe and have paid accounts 8 9 Langdon/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Wants James to see if there September Urbana is a job as a teacher or clerk 3, 1827 in the Post Office for Oliver L. Leonard 8 9 Macalester/ John H. James/ Wants James to check on September Cincinnati Urbana some more property and 8, 1827 its value 8 9 Jones/ Urbana John H. James/ Sent a couple accounts September Urbana enclosed with letter 14, 1827 8 9 Montmollin/ John H. James/ Wants to know what September Lexington Urbana success James had with the 19, 1827 claim that Montmollin left him 8 9 Wistar, Seter &Price/ John H. James/ Want James to check on August 27, Philadelphia Urbana the people that are due in 1827 their accounts 8 9 Galloway/ Xenia John H. James/ Enclosed the field notes September Urbana and things that James 30, 1827 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 35
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date wanted a description of 8 9 Levi Antrim/ John H. James/ Talks about the will and the October 21, Richmond Urbana beneficiary of Thomas 1827 Antrim and Sharp 8 9 Joseph Ceanby/ John H. James/ Wants to be advised October 13, Logan County Urbana because he received a 1827 summons and wants to resist it 8 9 Macalester/ John H. James/ Wants a new appraisement October 13, Cincinnati Urbana of land if no personal 1827 property is found 8 9 Samuel Smith/ John H. James/ Supposed to go to court October 20, Wilmington Urbana but his business cant afford 1827 it so he wants to send 2 others who could prove what he was going to do 8 9 C. Anthony/ John H. James/ Gives his view of James’ October 25, Springfield Urbana action to recover money 1827 which he had mentioned 8 9 Gales & Seaton/ John H. James/ $24 is due on James’ October 31, Washington Urbana account 1827 8 9 J. J. James/ John H. James/ The Patriot is being November Cincinnati Urbana repaired and the Prince 2, 1827 case is not coming to trial 8 9 Luke Terrian & Sons/ John H. James/ Entrusting James with the November Baltimore Urbana foreclosure of their 5, 1827 mortgage 8 9 Macalester/ John H. James/ Court case favored Henry November Cincinnati Urbana Toland for $695.38 8, 1827 8 9 Drake/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Wants James to collect November Urbana money immediately from 9, 1827 Heylin and Lester & Price 8 9 H. Avery/ Columbus John H. James/ Was going to make out a November Urbana list of taxes for various 9, 1827 deeds but his eyes hurt so he couldn’t 8 9 Levi James/ John H. James/ Needs to go to court November Cincinnati Urbana against L. Reis- asking 18, 1827 James to help, gives specifics of the case 8 9 Sam McCord John H. James/ Wants information on the November Urbana rent and taxes of some 19, 1827 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 36
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date people 8 9 Henry Valett/ John H. James/ Would like the legal papers December Cincinnati Urbana for the lot that James’ 28, 1826 father sold to him 8 9 Jones/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Received the taxes and put December Urbana the advance money in 5, 1827 James’ account 8 9 Sam McCord/ John H. James/ Writes about the matters December Columbus Urbana of an advertisement 20, 1827 concerning an appraisal 8 9 Wister, Siter & Price/ John H. James/ Thin James should try to December Philadelphia Urbana get money from Heylin 22, 1827 immediately 8 9 Isaac Roll/ Troy John H. James/ Wants James to figure the December Urbana amount of rent on the 4, 1827 house 8 9 Montmollin/ John H. James/ Pleased with the December Lexington Urbana settlement James made 25, 1827 with him and asks James to explain a part of the letter 8 9 Sam McCord/ John H. James/ Describes a case and tells December Columbus Urbana how he thinks it will 27, 1827 progress 8 9 Jones/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Draws James’ attention to December Urbana his claim against Heylin 29, 1827 8 10 Sam Ferrell/ John H. James/ Wrote about the January 4, Letters Highland County Urbana information James wanted 1828 to and will let him have any John other information he H. receives on the case James Jan- June 1828 8 10 Sam McCord/ John H. James/ Wants to have a notice January Columbus Urbana served to Jones and wants 1828 to have Ward’s deposition taken 8 10 C.P. Holcomb/ John H. James/ Correspondence letter January 8, Pittsburg Urbana about old times and local 1828 news 8 10 Sam McCord/ John H. James/ Took James’ bill around January 9, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 37
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Columbus Urbana and got several opinions on 1828 it, sending a copy of a pamphlet by H. Clay to James 8 10 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James/ Had subscribed to some January 10, Bellefontaine Urbana pamphlets and wants to 1828 know if any of them had come to Urbana, hasn’t received any yet 8 10 B.F. Powers/ John H. James/ Says he was nominated for January 10, Cincinnati Urbana a candidate of the office of 1828 associate Judge of Hamilton County 8 10 Sam McCord/ John H. James/ Enclosed what James had January 17, Columbus Urbana requested, says that the bill 1828 had not been introduced yet 8 10 William Fielding/ John H. James/ He and McCord feel that if January 23, Columbus Urbana James’ bill can be passed 1828 with their help then they will do all they can to help 8 10 G.B. Holt/ Columbus John H. James/ Thinks that the proposed January 28, Urbana bill will pass with only a 1828 couple alterations 8 10 John H. James/ Unfinished letter discussing January 31, Urbana the business of the town 1828 8 10 Sam McCord/ John H. James/ Gave James a table of the January 30, Columbus Urbana holding courts that were 1828 passed by the House 8 10 D. K. Este/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Wants James to notify February 2, Urbana ward of the $250 debt that 1828 ward owes to him 8 10 Sam McCord/ John H. James/ Tells James about the February 3, Columbus Urbana payment of a debt to J. P. 1828 Fool as long as he got the credit that he was entitled 8 10 J.L. Hinner/ John H. James/ Talks about selling 8 February 4, Baltimore Urbana volumes of the Farmer to 1828 James for his society 8 10 Sam McCord/ John H. James/ Bill for fixing the time of February 6, Columbus Urbana holding courts was past 1828 due John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 38
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 10 Oliver/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Talks about a purchase of February 7, Urbana Heylin’s 1828 8 10 C. Fletcher/ John H. James/ Wants to know when the February 8, Indianapolis Urbana money favored to him from 1828 an estate will be collected 8 10 H.H. Hunter/ John H. James/ Would like James to collect February Lancaster Urbana money owed by Samuel 10, 1828 Taylor and forward it to him 8 10 Y. Yeatman/ John H. James/ He is looked on for being February Cincinnati Urbana an endorser for payment of 13, 1828 a note drawn by Levi James 18 months before 8 10 C. Anthony/ John H. James/ Wants James to go to February Springfield Urbana Union with him on Friday 18, 1828 or so 8 10 Joel John H. James/ Wants to know about the February Buttles/Columbus Urbana state of his suits against 2 22, 1828 people 8 10 N.G. Pendleton/ John H. James/ Wants James to get records March 1, Cincinnati Urbana of the incumbencies on an 1828 estate 8 10 G. Yeatman/ John H. James/ The holder of land that Levi March 8, Cincinnati Urbana James had got James to 1828 sign it as an endorser 8 10 John H. James/ C. Fletcher/ Working on Fletcher’s claim March 7, Urbana Indianapolis as fast as he can, it will be 1828 known by July 8 10 R. Gaines/ Natchez John H. James/ Couldn’t find the March 12, Urbana information that James 1828 wanted 8 10 Holcomb/ Pittsburg John H. James/ Talks about friends and old March 14, Urbana members of the bar 1828 8 10 J. Henderson/ John H. James/ Sent information that Mr. March 17, Washington Urbana Reed had set up for him 1828 8 10 Alex Reed/ Purchased an item for March 18, Washington, PA $200, it was a good 1828 purchase 8 10 Joel Buttles/ John H. James/ Summoned to court, would March 21, Columbus Urbana like James to represent him 1828 8 10 B. Cozzers/ Louisville John H. James/ Would like James to March 23, Urbana represent him 1828 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 39
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 10 A.P. Farrell/ Mt. John H. James/ Would like James to collect March 24, Pleasant Urbana the note from Samuel 1828 Lippencall 8 10 Hugh Smith/ Butler John H. James/ Cited to come to court and March 24, Co. Urbana if health permits he expects 1828 to attend 8 10 D. Este/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Would like James to sell his March 25, Urbana land 1828 8 10 Henry Vallett/ John H. James/ Would like James to make April 1, Cincinnati Urbana out a deed saying the 1828 terms are $6 per foot 8 10 J. Mulford/ Lebanon John H. James/ Discusses some awards and April 2, Urbana asks that James give a 1828 receipt to Mr. Ross 8 10 D.K. Este/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Pleased with the sale of April 12, Urbana land and would like James 1828 to collect his fee from the first payment 8 10 D.K. Este/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Sell the remaining land any April 12, Urbana way possible 1828 8 10 Wm Baldwin/ John H. James/ Mr. Olmetto agreed to April 14, Columbus Urbana James’ proposal and will 1828 have to pay the amount of the note 8 10 H.H. Hunter/ John H. James/ Asks James if the other April 18, Lancaster Urbana letter about the owed 1828 money ever arrived, and if not, to get the man to pay or go to court 8 10 Isaac Roll/ Tory John H. James/ Wants to know the records April 21, Urbana of the deed 1828 8 10 Sam McCord John H. James/ Would like James to April 22, Urbana procure someone as 1828 security in the case of McCord v. McCullock 8 10 Sam McCord/ John H. James/ Asks James to call on Col. April 22, Urbana Urbana James McPherson for his 1828 case 8 10 O. Parish/ Delaware John H. James/ Sent the letter with April 28, Urbana someone who would be 1828 performing near James, thinks James should see John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 40
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date the performance 8 10 Allison Owen/ John H. James/ Wants James to get Eben May 7, Cincinnati Urbana Walter to pay his debt to 1828 her 8 10 J.T. Barkalow/ John H. James/ Gives James information on May 10, Franklin Urbana some land estates and 1828 ownerships 8 10 John H. James/ C. Hammond/ Described a case that he is May 8, Urbana Cincinnati in charge of concerning the 1828 Urbana Bank 8 10 C. Hammond/ John H. James/ Answers and advises James May 11, Cincinnati Urbana on the case of the bank 1828 8 10 A.H. Dunlevy/ John H. James/ Sending twenty dollars as May 23, Lebanon Urbana part of the claim of Dunlevy 1828 &James v. Frazier & Lytle 8 10 Mulford/ Lebanon John H. James/ Would like the information May 26, Urbana on their business 1828 8 10 E. Lane/ Wood John H. James/ Friendly letter wishing to May 27, County Urbana meet James again, will 1828 forward the statement of people at the trial in supreme court 8 10 Wm. Fry/ John H. James/ $15 Bill for National May 28, Philadelphia Urbana Gazette 1828 8 10 A.H. Dunlevy/ John H. James/ Found out information May 31, Lebanon Urbana about how much it would 1828 cost to make a carriage and how soon it could be done 8 10 Allison Owen/ John H. James/ Wants to know if James June 2, Cincinnati Urbana received his last letter and 1828 if he is busy collecting the note 8 10 Isaac Roll/ Troy John H. James/ Head that the recorder is June 3, Urbana sick, but wants James to try 1828 to find some way to get the job done 8 10 Robert Newell/ John H. James/ Gives the news on a case June 10, Logan County Urbana with a note below verifying 1828 the news is true 8 10 C. Anthony/ John H. James/ Would like a statement of June 14, Springfield Urbana the affairs that someone is 1828 charged with John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 41
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 10 Creighton & Bond/ John H. James/ Recommending that June 14, Chillicothe Urbana someone submits an article 1828 of argument of 3 people of Union County 8 10 Sam Finley/ John H. James/ Wants James to order a June 16, Chillicothe Urbana sale on his behalf so that it 1828 will collect money quickly, take out his fee and send the rest 8 10 B. Coggens/ John H. James/ Cannot attend the sale at June 18, Louisville Urbana Springfield so he would like 1828 James to take his place 8 10 B. Coggens/ John H. James/ Some copies of notary Louisville Urbana notes and signatures 8 10 Irwin Whiteman/ John H. James/ Sending a man to you for June 18, Cincinnati Urbana advice and to assist in the 1828 town 8 10 M. Gill/ Sandusky John H. James/ Looking for a place to stay June 20, Urbana 1828 8 10 J. Mulford/ Lebanon John H. James/ Excited about business June 21, Urbana prospects, provides 1828 information James needs for his case 8 10 Drake/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Provides an account of two June 22, Urbana men , would like advice on 1828 how to deal with them 8 10 Winstar, Siter & John H. James/ Want James to hurry on June 25, Price/ Philadelphia Urbana the collection of the debt 1828 owed to them 8 10 C. Anthony/ John H. James/ Wants a statement of the June 27, Springfield Urbana charges of Bill 1828 8 10 G.V.H. Dewitt/ John H. James/ Sent John H. Porter’s note June 29, Cincinnati Urbana for $201.10 1828 8 11 B. Cozzins/ Louisville John H. James/ Needed James to provide July 2, 1828 Letters Urbana evidence of paying a bill to which someone only John admits to receiving $45 H. James July- Dec 1828 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 42
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 11 Andrew Bailey/ John H. James/ Business letter describing July 9, 1828 Cincinnati Urbana real estate 8 11 Isaac Roll/ Troy John H. James/ Sending a deed that needs July 10, Urbana a seal 1828 8 11 Wright/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Informs James of the date July 18, Urbana of his father case 1828 8 11 John H. James/ Capt. Jos. James Needs some land entered July 17, Urbana in John Hedges name and 1828 can’t get down to do it for a few days 8 11 J.L. Stevens/ Urbana John H. James/ Wants James to talk to J.B. July 18, Urbana Hopkin, who may have 1828 advantageous testimony 8 11 R.N. Carnon/ John H. James/ Discussion of debts July 13, Baltimore Urbana 1828 8 11 Andrew M. Bailey/ John H. James/ Reports a July 21, Cincinnati Urbana misunderstanding about a 1828 piece of land sold 8 11 B. Lathame/ John H. James/ Would like James to take July 30, Columbus Urbana care of settling some 1828 business for her 8 11 Samson Mason/ John H. James/ Would like the deed of the July 30, Springfield Urbana Fisher and Mass. case sent 1828 to him 8 11 Locker & Reynolds/ John H. James/ Letter discussing an August Cincinnati Urbana account that needs to be 1828 paid and closed 8 11 S. Giffen/ John H. James/ Informs James of a court August 2, Bellefontaine Urbana case and the subpoena of 2 1828 witnesses 8 11 Wm. McLean/ Piqua John H. James/ Information regarding the August 2, Urbana deposition which is set for 1828 Saturday the 23rd 8 11 Levi James/ John H. James/ Information about a freight August 4, Cincinnati Urbana load going out, asks if 1828 James could put off the trial 8 11 R.P Mann/ Milford John H. James/ Discussion of one of James’ August 1, Union Co. Urbana clients who Mann calls a 1828 noted “rascal” 8 11 L. Fisher/ Springfield John H. James/ Needs James to hurry and August 7, Urbana send a deed to Mr. Mason 1828 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 43
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date and serve a declaration 8 11 N. Wright/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Agree to submit to James’ Urbana father’s case in court 8 11 Bailey/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Registers of land forfeited July 28, Urbana prior to July 1, 1820 from 1828 Treasury Dept. 8 11 Allison Owen/ John H. James/ Would like to know what August 14, Cincinnati Urbana the prospects are for 1828 collecting the diamond 8 11 Garret Peterson/ John H. James/ Discussion of land and August 15, Butler Co Urbana property 1828 8 11 Samuel Davies/ John H. James/ Discussion of favor of the August 16, Cincinnati Urbana 16th 1828 8 11 George W. Harrison/ John H. James/ Forwarding an account August 24, Cincinnati Urbana against Mr. Craine 1828 8 11 Anthony Walke/ John H. James/ Discussion of court and August 29, Chillicothe Urbana various deeds 1828 8 11 William C. Rogers/ John H. James/ Inquiry regarding claim on August 31, Cincinnati Urbana Davis 1828 8 11 Gustavas Swan/ John H. James/ Illegible September Columbus Urbana 12, 1828 8 11 Samuel Findlay/ John H. James/ Discussion of judgment and September Chillicothe Urbana subsequent payments due 16, 1828 8 11 H.H. Hunter/ John H. James/ Discussion of the Franklin September Lancaster Urbana Bank of Columbus 16, 1828 8 11 William (?) John H. James/ “Mr. James, your mare and October Urbana colt have come back to my 1828 farm, will you take them a way” 8 11 Nathaniel Wright John H. James/ Inquiries about common October 6, Urbana pleas court practices 1828 8 11 Nathaniel Wright/ John H. James/ Show this letter to Porter, October 22, Cincinnati Urbana mention of Champaign 1828 County 8 11 Coombs/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Discussion of legal matters October 27, Urbana 1828 8 11 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Discussion of business, October 27, Cincinnati Urbana local news and family news 1828 8 11 Lewis Whiteman/ John H. James/ Discussion of land October 29, Cincinnati Urbana 1828 8 11 Geo. Graham/ John H. James/ Enclose a memorandum October 30, General Land Office Urbana showing the situation of 1828 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 44
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date certain surveys of land 8 11 A.D.H.A. Coombs/ John H. James/ Discussion of mortgage October 30, Cincinnati Urbana agreement 1828 8 11 Joel Buttles/ John H. James/ Discussion of financial October 21, Columbus Urbana matters 1828 8 11 D.K. Este/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Discussion of land survey November Urbana 3, 1828 8 11 John Dagger John H. James/ Wait to act on business November Urbana venture discussed last 4, 1828 evening 8 11 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Discussion of land, business November Cincinnati Urbana and family 4, 1828 8 11 James Wells/ Sidney John H. James/ Sale of land November Urbana 8, 1828 8 11 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Discussion of business, November Cincinnati Urbana financial matters, and 15, 1828 family news 8 11 William Ellsberg/ John H. James/ Discussion of legal matters November Xenia Urbana 16, 1828 8 11 William Fielding/ John H. James/ Discussion of financial and November Sidney Urbana legal matters 17, 1828 8 11 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Sending requested items November Cincinnati Urbana 17, 1828 8 11 F.D. Parish/ John H. James/ Forwarding a copy of a November Sandusky City Urbana claim 27, 1828 8 11 D.K. Este/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Discussion of taxes and November Urbana financial matters 29, 1828 8 11 Larson Mason/ John H. James/ Asking for a reply regarding December Springfield Urbana a concern 2, 1828 8 11 Geo. W. Jones/ John H. James/ Proposition concerning December Agency Office, Bank Urbana banking practices 4, 1828 of the U.S., Cincinnati 8 11 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Family news and travel December Cincinnati Urbana plans 8, 1828 8 11 C. Anthony/ John H. James/ Sickness of youngest child December Springfield Urbana may change travel plans 17, 1828 8 11 Geo W. Jones/ John H. James/ Discussion of land December Agency Office, Bank Urbana 18, 1828 of the U.S., Springfield 8 11 Raphael Moore/ John H. James/ Discussion of land and legal December John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 45
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Bellefontaine Urbana matters 20, 1828 8 11 David O. Coupland/ John H. James/ Discussion of payments December Richmond Urbana 24, 1828 8 11 Nathaniel Wright/ John H. James/ Discussion of professional December Cincinnati Urbana obligations and business 26, 1828 8 11 Allen/ Trumble/ John H. James/ Discussion of business and December Hillsboro Urbana property 28, 1828 8 11 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Discussion of finances, December Cincinnati Urbana land, business and family 29, 1828 news 8 11 John Dodd/ Xenia John H. James/ Discussion of financial December Urbana business 30, 1828 8 12 D.K. Este/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Description of sales and January 2, Letters Urbana prices, hopes they can still 1829 to do something with John Harrington’s claim H. James Jan- June 1829 8 12 Wm Wilson & Sons/ John H. James/ Sold the Mills and lands January 5, Baltimore Urbana which they obtained from 1829 Campbell 8 12 M.T. Williams/ John H. James/ Asking James if he will host January 6, Columbus Urbana Dr. Rose and Mr. Hass in 1829 Urbana, the two men are touring Ohio with the intent to become citizens 8 12 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Not made much progress in January 6, Cincinnati Urbana the Johnston case, the river 1829 is very low 8 12 Mr. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Deposited a check for $350 January 8, Cincinnati Urbana to James account but the 1829 bank placed it in the wrong account, river is very low 8 12 John W. Varrse/ John H. James/ Received letter of January 8, Bank of Chillicothe Urbana November 1, mentions 1829 several legal cases 8 12 J. Eleve Short John H. James/ Would like James to January 9, Urbana forward his saving as soon 1829 as it is in his power John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 46
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 12 Joseph J. James/ John H. James/ Mr. Wilson will be going to January 10, Cincinnati Urbana James house to drop off 1829 $39 in script, weather is the coldest all season 8 12 George W. Harrison/ John H. James/ James is allowed to January 11, Cincinnati Urbana appropriate to himself ½ of 1829** whatever he makes, closing the deal without compromise would be appreciated 8 12 John Anthony John H. James/ Unpaid justice of the peace January 11, Urbana is demanding that a bill of 1829 $96.75 be paid in full 8 12 Johnston Smith/ John H. James/ Needs help collecting $10 January 14, Cincinnati Urbana against John Steinburg 1829 8 12 Tim Mattlock/ John H. James/ Discussion of debts and January 16, Cincinnati Urbana balances 1829 8 12 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Mr. Rianhard is visiting, January 20, Cincinnati Urbana James needs to keep quiet 1829 about the land purchase 8 12 Joseph L. Mulford/ John H. James/ Mulford tells James to take January 21, Lebanon Urbana interest in his case which 1829 has lasted 4 yrs 8 12 Nathan Wright/ John H. James/ Changed his mind about January 22, Cincinnati Urbana the possibilities for deed 1829 #104, feels as an attorney he is obliged to get it for as cheap as possible 8 12 H.H. Hunter John H. James/ James presence requested January 27, Urbana in Bellefontaine, leasing 1829 will give him more knowledge than money 8 12 John Peebles/ John H. James/ Discussion of payments of January 20, Portsmouth Urbana debts 1829 8 12 Nathan Wright John H. James/ Tells James to get the January 27, Urbana money “by hook or crook” 1829 8 12 P.S. Symmes John H. James/ Discussion of legal matters January 29, Urbana and proceedings 1829 8 12 Geo. Gram Curv. John H. James/ Graham enclosed a copy of February 3, G.S.O. Urbana a patent on a survey of 1829 TI95 that was requested in a letter on November 24 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 47
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 12 Joseph Junius James John H. James/ Sends many scripts with February 3, Urbana names, amounts, and 1829 directions 8 12 Anthony Walshe John H. James/ There will be a meeting for February 7, Urbana court on the 19th, would 1829 like money due to him as soon as possible 8 12 Margaret Ross John H. James/ Ross’ husband is delirious, February 8, Urbana continue the suit 1829 concerning the cranberry marsh and line up the witnesses 8 12 Robert Cloun John H. James/ Due to circumstances, he February Milford was unable to get there in 11, 1829 time, wants to get back before more charges are brought against his clients 8 12 Joseph Junius James John H. James/ Discussion of business and February Urbana debts 16, 1829 8 12 W. Mathhews John H. James/ Forwarded letters in hopes February Marysville that they will reach the 16, 1829 courts in the city of Philadelphia 8 11 Gideon B. Smith/ John H. James/ Sends James a receipt for February Baltimore Urbana the draft, could not get the 18, 1829 whole set of books, only one volume left 8 12 Joseph Junius James John H. James/ The land that James February Urbana wanted is not for sale, 18, 1829 uncle is recovering 8 12 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ At court all morning, February Cincinnati Urbana papers enclosed are not 20, 1829 worth much value 8 12 Samson Mason John H. James/ Stopped by house but February Urbana James was not in, 16, 1829 discussion of legal matters 8 12 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Sent a list of things that are February Cincinnati Urbana on Mr. Scott’s wagon, river 21, 1829 is closed 15 miles due to ice and cold weather 8 12 D.K. Este/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Judge Luke wishes to February Urbana obtain a writ of error in the 23, 1829 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 48
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date case of Stephen Lamphill, no chance to plead his innocence 8 12 Silas Strong/ John H. James/ Asks James for certain February Marysville Urbana papers to use in a case 26, 1829 8 12 Saul Newell/ John H. James/ Went to carpenters to rent February Bellefontaine Urbana a place but old man said he 28, 1829 would rather pay rent then get used to inconvenience, little hope in getting paid 8 12 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Told James that he March 2, Cincinnati Urbana received the orders of the 1829 script, controversy over legality of a heiress, Margaret has an ulcerated sore throat, Sarah has a sore neck 8 12 Anthony Walhe/ John H. James/ Angry about the March 3, Chillicothe Urbana “villainous” conduct of 1829 Coolidge and Reed, making it difficult to reach a settlement, keep on putting up obstacles 8 12 Silas Strong/ John H. James/ Filled up the bank bonds March 4, Marysville Urbana given by James, talks about 1829 land purchases, looking for someone to defend a drunk who was in a knife fight 8 12 Silas Strong/ John H. James/ Tells James about land March 4, Marysville Urbana sales, describes acreage, 1829 price, and quality 8 12 M.M. Peyton/ John H. James/ Referred to James by Ohio March 8, Virginia Urbana Congressman Gene Vance, 1829 needed an attorney to undertake some business in Urbana, lands in Ohio from wife’s dowry 8 12 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Made many business March 9, Cincinnati Urbana transactions for James, 1829 officers have not been chosen for the Insurance company, does not want John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 49
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date any one person to own controlling stock, P.B. Hevervia crashed with a full load and lost 105 timbers 8 12 Joshua Falsieur/ John H. James/ Involved in land deals with March 9, Circleville Urbana James, sent a list of people 1829 who were allowed to be involved in the deal 8 12 Mr. Fielding/ Sidney John H. James/ Would like James to urge March 11, Urbana his partner to pay $50 and 1829 a fine before destroying the article 8 12 J. Noorbridge/ Bank John H. James/ Mr. Rianhard’s bill on March 21, of Chillicothe Urbana Henry Kuhle is $2000, 1829 already paid $1000, would like the rest of the payment 8 12 Mr. Sullivan/ John H. James/ James is trying to receive a March 26, Zanesville Urbana claim for mr. Hay from 1829 Thee L. Pine, Mr. Sullivan wants to talk with James and settle out of court, details of the case 8 12 Wright/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Mr. Jacques wants James March 28, Urbana to take care of all 1829 problems, expenses will be paid, willing to pay 2, 3, or 4 hundred dollars depending one product 8 12 Joshua Falseur/ John H. James/ Enclosed a note to John March 30, Circleville Urbana Casey, discussion of land 1829 boundaries 8 12 Robert Martin/ John H. James/ Willing to let opponent win April 1, Butler County Urbana case as long as he is cleared 1829 of all costs 8 12 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Made all the business April 4, Cincinnati Urbana transactions but didn’t 1829 have time to write, the “Patriot” crashes 8 12 /Lebanon John H. James/ Cannot help with cases April 8, Urbana because of busy schedule 1829 8 12 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Discussion of land April 10, Cincinnati Urbana purchases, cost, shape and 1829 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 50
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date ownership, Patriot is fixed 8 12 Wright/ Cincinnati John H. James/ The case of the bank April 10, Urbana against Levi James is now 1829 on the schedule, needs more info to strengthen the defense 8 12 John H. James/ Discussion of a bill of Mr. April 11, Urbana Richards sent to Kenry Kuhl 1829 8 12 A.H. Dernlevely John H. James/ Enclosing a note about a April 15, Urbana person from Bellefontaine, 1829 made a hard bargain in which he lost 5 or 6 hundred dollars 8 12 J & O Smith/ Dayton John H. James/ Discussion of whiskey April 18, Urbana which James ordered 1829 8 12 H. H. Hunter/ John H. James/ Hunter is bringing a suit April 18, Lancaster Urbana against his friend Taylor 1829 unless he responds favorably to the letter he is asking James to deliver 8 12 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Went to registrar but could April 28, Cincinnati Urbana not find record of a 1829 forfeiture by Adam or Emmanuel Kite, “Patriot” had an accident and 2 men died as a result 8 12 J.D. Varish/ Sandusky John H. James/ Discussion of April 28, Urbana acquaintances 1829 8 12 Hirling/ Xenia John H. James/ Knows someone in April 23, Urbana Pittsburgh who has $300 in 1829 an Urbana bank and would like to use cash for it, Hirling wants proof that the person has that money 8 12 John Morgan John H. James/ Would like James to give June 1, Urbana the bond against John 1829 McCorkle to Jonathan Citsera, would like receipt 8 12 Charles Hammond/ John H. James/ The case of Jewel v. Tullis May 9, Cincinnati Urbana will be printed next week, 1829 James rightly lost the argument due to his age John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 51
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 12 A.T.T. Dunley/ John H. James/ Discussion of legal matters, May 9, Lebabnon Urbana mention of other letter 1829 8 12 A.P.T.A. Coombs/ John H. James/ Mr. Lewis Riggs of May 11, Cincinnati Urbana Cincinnati would like to 1829 move to Urbana but needs a home 8 12 T.T. Tunius/ John H. James/ James must be very busy May 12, Cincinnati Urbana because he has not written, 1829 forgot to get garden seeds for James, Tunius would like a pony to ride when he comes 8 12 John T. Barr/ John H. James/ John Mcoshle placed $500 May 12, Baltimore Urbana in note of Heglan Dunlap 1829 and $300 for Heglan Rhineard, Barr would like these notes collected 8 12 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Upcoming trial dates, Levi May 18, Cincinnati Urbana is leaving for New Orleans 1829 this evening 8 12 Looker & Reynolds/ John H. James/ Inquiring about business at May 22, Cincinnati Urbana the court of common pleas 1829 8 12 Fry/ Philadelphia John H. James/ Owes the Gazette $14.24 July 9, 1829 Urbana and it needs to be paid quickly 8 12 Joshua Falseur/ John H. James/ Does not have answered to June 6, Circleville Urbana James questions, which 1829 two quarter sections are most valuable? 8 12 William Key Bond/ John H. James/ Discussion of previous June 9, Chillicothe Urbana letters 1829 8 12 Espy/ Columbus John H. James/ Discussion of payments June 12, Urbana 1829 8 12 Bank of Chillicothe John H. James/ Discussion of favor and June 12, Urbana court case 1829 8 12 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Case decided against Junius June 17, Cincinnati Urbana but the whole event was 1829 strange, news of the Patriot 8 12 George W. Harrison John H. James/ Enclosed is a copy of an June 11, Urbana account, discussion of Mr. 1829 Anthony 8 12 /Lexington John H. James/ Wesley Borwder spent a June 19, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 52
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Urbana term in the state 1829 penitentiary and has no money, would like to sell some land 8 12 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Cannot find the deed of the June 26, Cincinnati Urbana land in the registry office, 1829 tells James to get the certificate of signatures proving that the tract has been sold, Patriot docked with a heavy load 8 12 Robert Jewell/ John H. James/ Jewwell owes a shoemaker June 28, Bellefontaine Urbana $72, cannot pay, needs 1829 legal help 8 13 Luman Watson/ Melfs, Crane & Discussion of Mr. Stewart’s July 1, 1829 Letters Cincinnati James. Attorneys/ attempts to raise money, to Urbana and other issues John concerning Stewart’s debt H. James July- Dec 1829 8 13 C.P. Holcomg/ John H. James/ Discussion of business July 1, 1829 Pittsburg Urbana 8 13 T. Newell/ John H. James/ Henry Clay is visiting July 6, 1829 Bellefontaine Urbana Columbus to attend the council-court 8 13 D.K Este/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Received letter from a man July 6, 1829 Urbana who claimed to have paid James $345 for Este’s land, Este would like the money forwarded 8 13 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ List of prices of land, very July 9, 1829 Cincinnati Urbana difficult to obtain land without complications, Patriot is full of freight 8 13 John H. James/ Henry Clay/ Inviting Clay to visit July 13, Urbana Columbus Urbana, ceremonies will 1829 not be ordinary and it is the most beautiful part of Ohio 8 13 /Columbus John H. James/ Will not arrive in time to July 15, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 53
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Urbana make the Supreme Court in 1829 Urbana, have the bond filed in the appeals court, discussion of legal evidence 8 13 Bank of Chillicothe John H. James/ Received James’ letter of July 16, Urbana the 7th, pleased of the 1829 progress of the claim agreement, wants the bill to be paid promptly 8 13 Anthony Walhe/ John H. James/ Forwarded James the letter July 22, Chillicothe Urbana through his son, also send 1829 an account of sales under the deed of trustees, Judge Sedan was appointed to the Supreme Court by the Governor 8 13 Isaac Roll/ Troy John H. James/ Wishes to have connected July 27, Urbana account of his house, wants 1829 to know when he took possession, how much he rented it for and what his profit is now 8 13 Lt. Glenn John H. James/ Mr. Dolittle in town and Urbana willing to agree to some requests 8 13 Chillicothe John H. James/ August 6, Urbana 1829 8 13 Anthony Walhe/ John H. James/ Constitution has no bearing August 8, Chillicothe Urbana on the subject of deeds in 1829 trust, deeds in trust are preferred to mortgages 8 13 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Catherine Daugherty gave August 8, Cincinnati Urbana letter to Thad Anderson to 1829 give to Jaius, thinks Anderson took the scrip but didn’t get any money, has receipt to prove that Anderson has the scrip, questions regarding legality of the matter 8 13 C. Fletcher/ John H. James/ Discussion of an estate and August 8, Indianapolis Urbana matters of foreclosure 1829 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 54
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 13 Urbana John H. James/ Just in the city and needs a August 8, Urbana gardener to take care of 1829 the house, garden and sell the winter vegetable 8 13 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Discussion of a legal case, August 13, Cincinnati Urbana news of the Patriot 1829 8 13 Silas G. Strong/ John H. James/ Has a quantity of goods August 14, Clinton, NY Urbana that he thinks he can sell at 1829 the market in Marysville, wants to send an assortment of potatoes, tea, coffee, spices, pepper without pay 8 13 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Levi bought 100 hogsheads August 17, Cincinnati Urbana of sugar but didn’t bring it 1829 to Ohio, instead sent it to Baltimore where it made a generous profit 8 13 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Enclosed is final receipt for August 28, Cincinnati Urbana Henry Ritter, questions 1829 regarding final payment of Ritter 8 13 John H. James/ Unfinished and undated Urbana letter regarding gardener 8 13 Simon Earnsom/ John H. James/ Discussion of Urbana Urbana acknowledging faults 8 13 McColloch/ John H. James/ Documents of Mr. and Mrs. September Bellefontaine Urbana Corwin are needed, 8, 1829 businesses will be attended to 8 13 Geo/ Graham/ John H. James/ Replying to a letter James September Treasury Urbana sent to the register of the 15, 1829 Department land office in Cincinnati, it is not practical to buy the land from heir of it because the land has already been given to another person 8 13 Joel Buttles/ John H. James/ Just received the letter September Columbus Urbana enclosed with a check for 18, 1829 $150 which was passed to the credit of another debt 8 13 Mr. B. Corwin Letter to Judges of *copy of original* Mr. September John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 55
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date the Court of Corwin is running for 22, 1829 Common Pleas prosecuting attorney, list of qualifications 8 13 Office of the John H. James/ Due to pressure of political September National Urbana circumstances, they need 29, 1829 Intelligences money to help their cause, wish for James to remit his accounts 8 13 J. Robinson/ John H. James/ Arrived in Chillicothe on September Chillicothe Urbana the 25, leaves Oct. 1, would 27, 1829 like more money as he is down 20, 30, or 40 dollars 8 13 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Family was fighting but October 2, Cincinnati Urbana there is now harmony, pays 1829 James bill, family news 8 13 Robert Wilson John H. James/ Heard from Baltimore and October 6, Urbana is authorized to negotiate 1829 business of the old judgment 8 13 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Hogg has paid $50 on his October 8, Cincinnati Urbana note, made a mistake in 1829 paying a bill, very broke, only enough money for food 8 13 Sidney John H. James/ In town last week but October 19, Urbana unable to visit, wrote to 1829 Mr. Ulard to be prepared with the money to give to James, Samson elected to Senate 8 13 George Medshaw/ John H. James/ Please inform Mr. Mason October 19, Noblesville, IN Urbana that he has sent for the 1829 money by William J. Deson and will he please have it ready upon his return 8 13 Levi Phelps/ John H. James/ Made a conditional October 21, Marysville Urbana contract for 4.3 acres of 1829 land from Jonathan Morain- provided that James will take up the court papers 8 13 Cole Porter/ Detroit John H. James/ In the case of General October 23, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 56
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Urbana Vance v. Mr. Kinistry, 1829 Kinistry lost, his debt is unable to be paid 8 13 Robert Wilson/ John H. James/ Discussion of selling items October 24, Cincinnati Urbana to pay off balance of the 1829 judgment 8 13 Ezra Griswold/ John H. James/ Two gentlemen would like October 27, Delaware Urbana to rent a tavern where 1829 James houses his agency, character references 8 13 WPF7M- Bryan/ John H. James/ Verdict given in favor of November Philadelphia Urbana brother John Rianhard who 9, 1829 is said to be ill in Baltimore 8 13 Mistan, Siter & John H. James/ Partnership of the three November Price/ Philadelphia Urbana would like to buy some 18, 1829 land and would like James to represent them 8 13 Jacob Resonb/ John H. James/ Heard that Rianhard had November Cincinnati Urbana failed and wants to know if 21, 1829 he should send collection notices or take legal measures 8 13 Timohty Mattach/ John H. James/ Asking James about November Cincinnati Urbana Rianhard’s commission, 25, 1829 wants Rianhard to pay off debts 8 13 M. Bryan/ John H. James/ Worried Rianhard will be November Philadelphia Urbana indisposed, objective is to 26, 1829 gain security and feel superior, want to collect the amount owed 8 13 M.R. Foster John H. James/ December Urbana 3, 1829 8 13 Wn. Ellsberg/ Xenia John H. James/ Received letter of the 14th December Urbana enclosing $47 on the Bank 4, 1829 of Michigan as payment of the full note, this payment is not current, sending it back 8 13 Urbana John H. James/ Enclosed three letters and December Urbana read the letter Bryars-Barr 7, 1829 left John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 57
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 13 Urbana John H. James/ Fears that because James is December Urbana having financial difficulties 10, 1829 his Columbus note will be foreclosed, put his head together with Marte and think of a way to get the money 8 13 Anthony Walhe/ John H. James/ Would like to finish his suit December Columbus Urbana against Reed & Coolidge, 10, 1829 will pay if it is by law, would like a decree to make them sell their land 8 13 Philadelphia John H. James/ John Rianhard received a December Urbana letter from his brother 12, 1829 saying James was appointed as a judge, if the tax is levied on John Rianhard it would be extremely injurious to him 8 13 Jacober Hausberger/ John H. James/ In court over a land battle December Tippecanoe County, Urbana and would like James to 15, 1829 Indiana defend him, has evidence on his accuser, weather has made roads impossible 8 13 Mr. Hill (Secretary of John H. James/ Will not be able to help aid December State)/ Raleigh, Urbana because it isn’t on the 16, 1829 North Carolina roles, there have been no warrants for bounty land 8 13 A.H. Dunlery/ John H. James/ Forgot to tell James that December Springfield Urbana Mrs. Rianhard will soon 19, 1829 make a payment on the claim 8 13 C.G. Swain/ Dayton John H. James/ List of goods that James December Urbana must inspect, five hams, 2 20, 1829 qt. China tea, 1 bundle of lead, and 1 bundle of books 8 13 Raphael Monroe/ John H. James/ Discussion of debts and December Bellefontaine Urbana payments 21, 1829 8 13 David Coupland/ John H. James/ Would like to know if December Richmond Virginia Urbana James has sold Western 23, 1829 land yet, second payment of Matthews is due the first John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 58
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date of February 8 13 John Dodd John H. James/ James and another man December Urbana failed to pay their notes, 26, 1829 Dodd’s is broke and needs to money 8 13 John H. Garrues/ John H. James/ Reported that the Great December Great Western Bank Urbana Western Bank had failed 26, 1829 because of newly printed paper, would like to know if James thinks the Western Bank will be safe and what the real value of the paper at Western Bank is 8 13 Reserve Bank/ John H. James/ Discussion of Reserve Bank December Columbus Urbana 28, 1829 8 13 Att. Grulery/ John H. James/ Mr. Rianhard received a December Lebanon Urbana letter saying the budget 29, 1829 must be started, the sheriff will stay on proceddings if this is the case 8 13 Urbana John H. James/ Enclosed a letter containing December Urbana the calculations of a bill, 31, 1829 felt all the figures were right except one small one 8 13 John H. James/ Gales Keaton David G. Burnet owned 1829? Urbana land in Texas, now U.S. wants to annex Texas, refers to slavery, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay and Martin Van Buren, James is fascinated by the subject of Texas 8 14 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James Inquires about legality and December Letters Bellefontaine sale of school lands, Bob 28, 1829 to Davis described as lessee (1830)** John H. James Jan- April 1830 8 14 Joseph Mulford/ John H. James/ First correspondence January 1, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 59
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Lebanon Urbana between the two since 1830 September 6, 1828, Mulford requests update on their case concerning Mr. Sewell 8 14 Timothy Matlack/ John H. James/ Financial business letter, January 6, Cincinnati` Urbana disucsses finances and suits 1830 of Mr. Bryan, Wm. Rianhard, and Macalester & York 8 14 Charles & John W. John H. James/ The brothers Wood desire January 6, Wood/ Cincinnati Urbana James to “institute a suite a 1830 once” against the debtor I. Crain 8 14 Sam Findlay/ John H. James/ James is to pay $18 to a January 6, Cincinnati Urbana Mr. Worthington our of 1830 Findlay’s account 8 14 John G. John H. James/ Explanation of previous January 7, Worthington/ Urbana draft to be taken out of 1830 Cincinnati Findlay’s account 8 14 P.P. Loroe/ Dayton John H. James/ Requests the papers of the January 17, Urbana case of Cooper v. Reid, 1830 complains of “stiff tide of paupers emigrating to Dayton vulgarly called lawyers”, “there is much tribulation here on the subject of Sunday mails” 8 14 Craus & James John H. James/ Describes the bankrupt January 20, Urbana affairs of Mr. Rianhard, and 1830 possible solutions 8 14 Samuel Lowrey/ John H. James/ Recognition and thanks of January 21, Cincinnati Urbana Lowrey to James for 1830 sending on a $63 draft from Mr. Corwin 8 14 Mr. Rianhard H.H. Dunlevy/ Rianhard offers solutions January 25, Lebanon and promises concerning 1830 his bankruptcy 8 14 H.H. Dunlevy John H. James/ Postscript added to letter January 25, Urbana concerning Mr. Rianhard 1830 8 14 John H. James/ John H. Wood Discusses legal and January 25, Urbana business matters, 1830 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 60
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date disadvantages of U.S. Circuit Court in Summer v. Ohio Supreme and State Courts argued 8 14 John H. James/ John Schenk/ James is acting as an agent January 25, Urbana Franklin for the Urbana banking 1830 Company which is dissolving as a bank and paying outstanding debts 8 14 H. Geutman/ John H. James/ Concerns selling the Bank January 26, Cincinnati Urbana of Urbana’s paper 1830 8 14 Goodwin Ashton/ John H. James/ Recalls last meeting in January 30, Cincinnati Urbana Dayton, mentions Doctors 1830 Mosgrove and Carter, Ashtor requires update of some legal dealing 8 14 John W. Wood/ John H. James/ P. Dewitt holds himself February 3, Cincinnati Urbana responsible for Mr. Wood’s 1830 legal payments to Craus and James. Legal and business direction to settle Mr. Wood’s debts 8 14 A.H. Dunlvey/ John H. James/ Asks for update on February 8, Urbana Rianhard’s case and 1830 describes his own knowledge and of it, mentions Hayward and Goodenow are running for Supreme Court and asks for James’ opinion 8 14 John Dodds/ Xenia John H. James/ Proposes a settlement for February 9, Urbana Urbana Bank case involving 1830 Mr. Reynolds, Wm. Ellsberry and Wm. Hiewling 8 14 William Ellsberry/ John H. James/ Perception of the February Xenia Urbana settlement of the Urbana 13, 1830 Bank case, update on who has received payment 8 14 Anthony Walker/ John H. James/ Mr. Walker writes of his February Columbus Urbana dissatisfaction with the 19, 1830 new and old circuit court system John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 61
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 14 Joshua Folner/ John H. James/ Asks James to delay a February Circleville Urbana judgment or payment of 20, 1830 debt 8 14 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Describes frozen Ohio February Cincinnati Urbana River, the state of the 22, 1830 steamboat business, family news and finances 8 14 Bill Piett John H. James/ Notice enclosed reporting February Urbana deposition of Wm. Henry 22, 1830 8 14 C.F.N. Wood/ New Craus & John H. Concerns paying an February York James/ Urbana account of Mr. Crain for 22, 1830 Spring and Summer 8 14 Fairman, Draper & John H. James/ Engravers are in the February Underwood& Co/ Urbana process of altering or 23, 1830 Philadelphia revising post notes of the Urbana Bank, list prices, terms and length of time needed to fill order 8 14 Charles Fox/ John H. James/ Attorney for the Bank of February Cincinnati Urbana the United States, this 27, 1830 letter to be used as evidence in a court case beginning in March 8 14 Samuel Cord/ John H. James/ Letter of instruction February Urbana Urbana informing James that some 30, 1830 property in Miami Co. is to be sold 8 14 Mr. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Requests James to write to March 3, Urbana Urbana Philadelphia if he has not 1830 already done so to prevent further suits 8 14 R. Burr/ Urbana John H. James/ Bank brick is sold o Mr. March 5, Urbana Cord, stock discussed 1830 8 14 William Hunt/ John H. James/ Update on recent bank March 5, Urbana Urbana sales and deals, mentions 1839 canal boat 8 14 James Dickson/ John H. James/ Reports claims of debts March 6, Philadelphia Urbana against Rianhard to James, 1830 wants settlement in best manner possible 8 14 Mr. Herrit/ John H. James/ Leaving Cinci. Wednesday March 8, Cincinnati Urbana morning in launch boat, 1830 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 62
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date arriving Thursday morning in Dayton, leaving with James for Urbana 8 14 Matlack/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Would like to know March 8, Urbana situation and prospect of 1830 claim again Mr. Rianhard 8 14 J.G. Telford/Troy John H. James/ Enclosed copies of March 11, Urbana declarations against two 1830 clients, requesting information about some other cases 8 14 A.H. Dunlevy/ John H. James/ More requests for March 11, Lebanon Urbana information concerning 1830 Rianhard 8 14 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James/ Confidential letter, March 11, Urbana Urbana describes terms of sale of a 1830 mutual friends property- Samuel Newell 8 14 Henry C. Irvine/ John H. James/ Selling property, discusses March 13, Baltimore Urbana offers made, leaving for 1830 New Orleans 8 14 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Requests financial March 15, Agency of Office Urbana information on property 1830 Bank Estates/ belonging to the Bank of Cincinnati Urbana 8 14 Joshua Folsom John H. James/ Sent a bill to file and March 17, Urbana requests a few subpoenas 1830 to be sent, updates on real estate standings 8 14 Noah Haines/ John H. James/ Notice of a meeting of March 18, Waynesville Urbana those persons named in 1830 the Acts of the Assembly for Opening and the Turnpike from Cincinnati, Lebanon, and Springfield 8 14 Lyne Starling/ John H. James/ Encloses copies of three March 19, Columbus Urbana notes to bring suit with, 1830 also a note from Franklin Bank, seeking judgment against George Daniel 8 14 E.W. Davis/ Dayton John H. James/ Informed by a client of March 21, Urbana James’ from Troy that Mr. 1830 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 63
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Thomas was cutting most excellent timber from the land, wishes to prevent this timber removal 8 14 Silas Strong/ John H. James/ Sending money, will send a March 29, Marysville Urbana statement to clarify 1830 matters with a friend coming to Urbana 8 14 James N. Dickson/ John H. James/ Sending Mr. Rianhard’s March 29, Philadelphia Urbana note for $758. 47 due the 1830 25th of October, 1829, requests that James undertakes collection 8 14 W. & J.M. Bryan/ John H. James/ Updating the progress of March 29, Philadelphia Urbana Rianhard’s case, postpone 1830 further proceedings in case until next letter 8 14 H. Glenn John H. James/ Health has prevented a March 29, Urbana visit to Urbana, discussion 1830 of legal cases 8 14 Charles Fox/ John H. James/ Writes of depositions in March 31, Cincinnati Urbana case of Richer v. Huide, 1830 anxious to have matter settled by Supreme Court, would rather have judgment against self than continuance of the case, discusses recent judgment patterns of the court 8 14 James H. Hall/ John H. James/ Requests information on an April 7, Cincinnati Urbana account due against James 1830 for firm of Ramsey & Pierou 8 14 John T. Burr/ John H. James/ Requests update on the April 10, Baltimore Urbana notes James should be 1830 collecting on, asks matter be brought to a close with utmost speed 8 14 Nathaniel Wright/ John H. James/ Reider family has brought April 13, Cincinnati Urbana suit against Samuel Newell 1830 for property he bought from Stephen Reider, claim John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 64
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date is S. Reider had no authority to sell the property, asks James to examine the records for any related information 8 14 R. Barr/ Urbana John H. James/ Sends news to James of his April 14, Urbana family, also updates 1830 accounts paid and due 8 14 E.W. Davis/ Dayton John H. James/ Asks James to file enclosed April 14, Preble County petition and record 1830 referral, Stoddard will notify those involved who live in the County, but the others must be notified through other means 8 14 N.Z. McColloch/ Martin Marman/ Addressed to “Uncle April 17, Bellefontaine near Fairfield Martin”, McCuloch staes 1830 their mutual friend J.H. James. Esq., comes on the errand about which he spoke when Martin was last here, recommends James to Martin’s full and entire confidence 8 14 Luke Foster/ John H. James/ Foster reports April 17, Springfield Urbana circumstances of property 1830 case concerning the following: Captain Hinkle, Thos. Smith, Col. Wm. Chamberlin, E. Hutchinson 8 14 John Coolidge John H. James/ Writes representing the April 19, Urbana people who engage in the 1830 suit of Mr. Walk, explains the procedure they will be following as they understood it to be decided in Court 8 14 J. Matlack/ John H. James/ Extremely anxious to know April 24, Cincinnati Urbana prospects of eventual 1830 recovery from Mr. Rianhard, Mr. Bryan expressed dissatisfaction John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 65
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date with Matlack’s success in Urbana, expects to be leaving Cincinnati soon 8 14 D.O. Coupland/ John H. James/ Wishes to know if James April 25, Richmond Urbana has had success in 1830 collecting what is due, expects to be in Urbana around the last of September 8 14 Charles Fox/ John H. James/ Concerning claims against April 28, Cincinnati Urbana Mr. Rianhard, claim left 1830 with Storer & Fox (atty’s) for collection 8 14 A.D. Halcombs/ John H. James/ Given details of terms of April 29, Cincinnati Urbana sale for Halcomb’s land, 1830 transfer of title to take place within the year 8 15 H.M. Dunlevy/ John H. James/ Details of Rianhard paying April 31, Letters Lebanon Urbana debt to Dunlevy through 1830 to his attorney and Mr. James John H. James, April 25- August 30 1830 8 15 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Describes the state of the May 1, Cincinnati Urbana steamboat business and his 1830 boat, the “Pioneer”, freights and prices are low 8 15 James Watson Riley/ John H. James/ The case which Mr. James May 3, St. Marys Urbana inquired about was 1830 appealed and depositions are on file for the trial 8 15 Goodwin Ashton/ John H. James/ Not heard from James May 6, Cincinnati Cincinnati since last summer, please 1830 send collected money to Mr. Goddard 8 15 Matlack/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Detailed letter concerning May 7, Urbana the debts of Mr. Newell 1830 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 66
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 15 Mich Roll/ Millcreek John H. James/ Roll wants information, May 8, Urbana mostly financial, about land 1830 in Urbana 8 15 John Foley John H. James/ Paid $12 for delivery of May 8, Urbana colts 1830 8 15 C. Wood/ New York John H. James/ Discusses financial affairs May 10, Urbana 1830 8 15 Matlack/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Gives detailed account of May 12, Urbana his financial affairs with Mr. 1830 Newell and Rianhard’s debts, is going to Philadelphia to claim settlement on will, entrusts care of his financial concerns to Mr. Jones 8 15 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James/ Mr. Joe Gordon wants to May 14, Bellefontaine Urbana transfer financial affairs 1830 from Bank of Columbus to Bank of Urbana, McColloch is liaison between Gordon and the Bank 8 15 Fairman, Drake, John H. James/ Confirmation letter for the May 17, Underwood & Co./ Urbana plated ordered to make 1830 Philadelphia bank notes, price is confirmed 8 15 Adam Peters/ John H. James/ Perceived from the May 24, Zanesville Urbana Cincinnati papers that the 1830 Urbana Bank has resumed business, sending money to be converted into bank notes, asks James to get paper from any current bank in exchange 8 15 Levi Robins/ John H. James/ Would like to know the May 28, Centerville Urbana result of the land he 1830 purchased at a Sheriff’s sale in Troy 8 15 Charles Fox/ John H. James/ Concerns financial matters May 28, Cincinnati Urbana and mortgage of Mr. 1830 Caldwell with Cincinnati Bank, some sort of misunderstanding with a John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 67
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Mr. Piatt 8 15 Joshua Downen/ John H. James/ Letter describing affairs of May 29, Clinton near Urbana a fraternal order and 1830 Worthington soliciting James assistance 8 15 E.W. H. Read/ John H. James/ Letter of recommendation May 30, Marion Urbana and of introduction for Mr. 1830 A. Uncapher, desires loan from Urbana Bank, would be to James advantage to have Urbana Bank Notes scattered throughout the state 8 15 James N. Dickson/ John H. James/ James never replied to May 31, Philadelphia Urbana Dickson’s letter enclosing 1830 note from Rianhard, Dickson would like to be updated on the case 8 15 Joseph Junius/ John H. James/ Family news and financial June 3, Cincinnati Urbana directions, steamboat 1830 business 8 15 Joseph McBeth John H. James/ A Mr. Baird will not pay a April 20, Urbana new note so McBeth is 1830 summoning him and informing James of the proceedings 8 15 M. Brooks/ Orange John H. James/ James was recommended September County Urbana to Brooks to claim $57.50 9, 1829 against John R. Baird 8 15 Legal Document: April 9, settlement of Brooks v. 1830 Baird, 4 written signatures 8 15 M.W. Brooks/ John H. James/ Brooks elucidates the case June 3, Orleans, Indiana Urbana of Brooks v. Baird 1830 8 15 A.L. Hunt/ John H. James/ Hunt is soliciting James’ June 9, Springfield, OH Urbana “friendly assistance” to 1830 “support” Hunt’s house 8 15 C.H. Wood/ New Craus & John H. Refers to correspondence June 8, York James/ Urbana of previous year, Wood 1830 requests an update on the business 8 15 R. Barr Mr. I. H. Garcen/ Barr consulting with and June 13, Dayton giving directions for his 1830 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 68
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date financial arrangements 8 15 Fairman, Draper & John H. James/ Work is continuing on June 19, Underwood Co./ Urbana making the plates to print 1830 Philadelphia the notes 8 15 J.W. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Declines interference with June 20, Philadelphia Urbana his brother’s creditors, 1830 requests that hereafter, all remittances be directed to him, making Dunlevy & Brown’s involvement unnecessary 8 15 Swain &Demerst/ John H. James/ Business letter announcing June 12, Dayton Urbana arrival of ordered carriage 1830 and payment due 8 15 J. Larrie/ Urbana Andrew Bailey/ Encloses money to June 23, Cincinnati purchase certain tracts of 1830 land, if vacant, if not, deposit money in the bank 8 15 M.B. Corwin John H. James/ Covers legal matters and June 26, Urbana proposes settlements of at 1830 least four cases 8 15 John Hall/ Dayton John H. James/ Legal matters of Hall, Mr. June 26, Urbana Evans, Mr. Asher and Mr. 1830 Merrell 8 15 Daniel F. Meaden/ John H. James/ As the representative of a June 28, Cincinnati Urbana lodge, Meaden is paying 1830 rent past due to James 8 15 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Rianhard has received the June 28, Urbanan Urbana letter from his brother 1830 stating involvement in his bankrupt brother’s affairs will ruin his business, agrees to end the matter as quickly as possible 8 15 Henry C. Irvine/ Batt John H. James/ Mr. Irvine wishes to know if July 3, 1830 Urbana Mr. Wm. McDonald of Philadelphia is going to buy his tract of land, if not, Judge Reynolds is interested 8 15 Andrew Bailey/ John H. James/ Illness and the president’s July 1830 Cincinnati Urbana arrival has delayed sending John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 69
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date the receipts of the land sale, John Oierce has one tract, and Mr. Wallen’s name is mentioned 8 15 Fairman, Draper & John H. James/ Notice of delivery to Mr. July 8, 1830 Underwood/ Urbana William Vance, 3 sealed Philadelphia packages containing 3, 009 impressions of the Urbana Banking Co, bill is $ 347.50 8 15 John Arrowsmith John H. James/ Making a payment on his July 17, Urbana account, promises more 1830 soon 8 15 John Arrowsmith/ John H. James/ Will be in Urbana on July 10, Westville, OH Urbana Monday morning next, will 1830 pay more of balance and make satisfactory arrangements in one way or another 8 15 John McCoy, Samuel John H. James/ Agreement stated between July 19, Finley/Chillicothe Urbana McCoy v. General Finley, no 1830 payment has been made yet, requires James’ assistance to collect without McCoy acting as Administrator 8 15 Joseph John James/ John H. James/ Family finances are July 21, Cincinnati Urbana discussed, Andrew Bailey 1830 has paid Joseph $101 which he deposited to John’s credit in the branch bank 8 15 Bruete McCardy, John H. James/ William Blain needs a loan July 29, Adam Ucapher & Urbana to rebuild his store which 1830 John Wiletbaker/ was destroyed by fire Marion, OH 8 15 N. Stoddard, atty/ John H. James/ Concerns damages of a suit July 25, Dayton Judiciary Urbana to be filed by James at 1830 Stoddard’s request 8 15 Ben. Sed. Noble/ John H. James/ Enclosed note regarding August 7, Brookeville, IN Urbana business for collection 1830 8 15 Matlack/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Would like to collect his August 14, Urbana money from a debtor, 1830 hoping to go to John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 70
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Philadelphia to claim part of late grandfather’s estate 8 15 M.F. Stone John H. James/ Request for demands August 20, Urbana collected for Peter Igan, 1830 Esq. 8 15 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Family news, canal closes, August 24, Cincinnati Urbana papa in Louisville 1830 8 15 John F. Barr and Alex John H. James/ James has collected money, August 25, T. Turnball/ Urbana directs it to be sent 1830 Baltimore through safe conveyance or Robert Sterrelt 8 15 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James/ Requests a visit from August 30, Bellefontaine Urbana James, needs advice 1830 8 16 Col. Henry H. John H. James/ With power of attorney in September Letters McPherson Urbana James’ name, McPherson 1, 1830 to requests his Indian Pension John money in Urbana paper H. James Sept- Dec 1830 8 16 J. Woodbridge/ John H. James/ Requests payment of September Chillicothe Urbana Rianhard’s debt and 2, 1830 inquires why the delay 8 16 Brown Cozzen/ John H. James/ Wants to collect a claim of September Louisville Urbana three or four years against 2, 1830 Theodore S. Hines, a Methodist preacher and former resident of Newport 8 16 Jeremiah Warden/ John H. James/ Requests written directions September Springfield Urbana that a “workman” could 6, 1830 follow to make and fix a water cistern 8 16 N.F. Stone/ Dayton John H. James/ Sending Mr. Field to collect September Urbana Money 7, 1830 8 16 John H. James/ John H. James/ Received James’ letter of September Urbana Urbana July and in reply wishes 7, 1830 James to enter suit and obtain judgment against Wm. Rianhard 8 16 J. Matlack/ John H. James/ Desires his funds from the September John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 71
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Cincinnati Urbana Newell business, has sold 9, 1830 all of his stock and is expecting Bryan on the 15th, wants to finally close this disastrous business 8 16 C.H. Wood/ New John H. James/ Anxious to know what September York Urbana James is doing with Crain 9, 1830 8 16 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Discusses family finances September Cincinnati Urbana and Cincinnati deposits, 9, 1830 mentions steamboats 8 16 Sam Findley/ John H. James/ Gave draft to James to September Cincinnati Urbana present to young Ringold, 11, 1830 has heard noting since and desires to know if it has been presented or not 8 16 John H. James/ Samuel Findley James reply to Findley’s September Urbana letter of September 11, 24, 1830 clears up confusion concerning the draft and payments 8 16 Joseph W. Beth/ John H. James/ Writes of his judgment September Logan County Urbana against John N. Baird in 11, 1830 James’ favor 8 16 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Discussing financial September Cincinnati Urbana business, mentions James’ 13, 1830 legal suits 8 16 C.H. Wood/ New John H. James/ Informing James of a September York Urbana deposition against two 18, 1830 merchants, for failure, insolvency, etc. 8 16 Joseph Wallace/ John H. James/ Would like to know what September Springfield Urbana proportion he is to pay, 18, 1830 would like a loan from Urbana Bank 8 16 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Financial news, various September Cincinnati Urbana business 22, 1830 8 16 R. Patterson/ John H. James/ Asks James to forward the September Bellefontaine Urbana deed for land purchased by 22, 1830 Eb. Buckingham 8 16 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ Asks forgiveness for September Urbana frequent communications, 24, 1830 needs James assistance John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 72
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date with making up records of the court 8 16 John Rianhard/ John H. James/ Wants to be forwarded the September Philadelphia Urbana amount of the security 28, 1830 James holds for John R’s claim against his brother 8 16 J. Woodbridge/ Bank John H. James/ Received part of the September of Chillicothe Urbana Rianhard debt, explains 24, 1830 traditional bar and bank policies in similar situations 8 16 J. Bouvier/ John H. James/ Writes on behalf of John September Philadelphia Urbana Elliot, inquires about the 27, 1830 suit James brought against Young & McGrew 8 16 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Directs James to put money September Springfield Urbana in Zane McCulluck’s hands 28, 1830 as his stage to Cinci. passes through Urbana 8 16 Daniel Anderson/ John H. James/ Wishes answer about his September Clintonville, Bourbon Urbana business against Rodham 29, 1830 Co., KY Talbot 8 16 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Discusses some October 4, Cincinnati Urbana relinquished land and 1830 questionable deeds that James’ are involved with 8 16 Edward W/ Davis/ Crause & John H. 1st page is legal form, 2nd October 11, Cincinnati James/ Sydney, page explains affidavit and 1830 Shelby Cty asks James of Crause to “stand” the case for him as he cannot due to his wife’s poor health 8 16 A.H. Dunlevy/ John H. James/ Forms regarding Rianhard’s September Delaware Urbana case 28, 1830 8 16 N.F. Stone/ Dayton John H. James/ Reply to James’ letter, asks October 6, Urbana information regarding 1830 James’ judgments in small cases, proposes payment plan for debts 8 16 James Watson Riley/ John H. James/ Explains his purchase of October 9, St. Mary’s Urbana some land and applying for 1830 a deed, mentions it being arranged with Mr. John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 73
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Applegate 8 16 Henry C. Irvine/ John H. James/ Reply to James’ letter, October 9, Baltimore Urbana cannot sell house for less 1830 than the original price 8 16 Jonathan Myland/ John H. James/ Needs a change of lawyer, October 1, St. Mary’s Urbana explains case concerning 1830 contract to build a mill 8 16 Thomas B. Van John H. James/ Asks James to attend to October 13, Horne/ Piqua Urbana Mrs. Shroupe’s problem 1830 concerning the settling of a will 8 16 Andrew Bailey/ John H. James/ Inquiring about the October 16, Cincinnati Urbana progress of the “Jack” 1830 concern 8 16 Timothy Matlack/ John H. James/ Explains some financial October 21, Cincinnati Urbana exchanges he has done for 1830 James with Judge Barr, mentions land claims, payments and deeds 8 16 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Speaks of financial October 23, Cincinnati Urbana arrangements, serious 1830 matters to be discusses, the “Patriot” had a bad season, paid Sam Findley, family news 8 16 John Woodbridge/ John H. James/ Received James’ favor of October 25, Bank of Chillicothe Urbana the 20th and will follow 1830 directions as restated in this letter 8 16 A.D. & L.A. Coombs/ John H. James/ Please send down any October 26, Cincinnati Urbana small sums of money from 1830 sale of land by first opportunity 8 16 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Family financial news October 30, Cincinnati Urbana 1830 8 16 Isaac Roll, John H. James/ Explains order and terms of October 30, Administrator for E. Urbana sale for the house and lot 1830 Koll, deceased/ Troy in question, asks James to collect the rents at coming court session 8 16 John H. James/ Silas G. Strong/ Requesting updates on a October 22, Urbana Marysville few cases 1829 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 74
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 16 Joseph Conly/ Big John H. James/ Reports his cattle raising November Bend, Logan Co. Urbana success, offers various 5, 1830 parts of beef to James, owes money and would like to pay in beef 8 16 M.F. Stone/ Dayton John H. James/ Sending inquiry through November Urbana Mr. D. Stone if Mr. Lovu 8, 1830 complied with his proposition in regards to the case against him, anxious to know what the situation is 8 16 L. Whiteman/ John H. James/ Family news, inquires and November Cincinnati Urbana sends love to Mr. James 10, 1830 and Miss Lydia 8 16 C. J. &W. Wood/ John H. James/ Inquires about court cases November New York Urbana 12, 1830 8 16 Alison Owen/ John H. James/ Writes on behalf of the November Cincinnati Urbana Lafayette Lodge, describes 13, 1830 the club’s reaction to Lafayette’s visit in the city and their recruitment of him as an honorable member, invitation to Mr. James to attend the dinner at the Bazaar during Lafayette’s visit 8 16 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ Leaves town today, November Urbana inquires about cases 23, 1830 8 16 Levi N. Robbins John H. James/ Requesting James to lend November Urbana him the deed for land he 15, 1830 recently improved 8 16 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ After a lingering and November Cincinnati Urbana painful illness, Aunt Hough 15, 1830 has died, family news 8 16 D.S. Bell John H. James/ Found a good substantial November Urbana purchaser for the house 29, 1830 and lot at $350, describes sale, terms, forms, dates of payment 8 16 D. O. Coupland/ John H. James/ Mentions three November Cumberland Urbana unanswered letters, 10, 1830 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 75
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date requests news of the balance from land sale 8 16 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Writes of land deals, family November Cincinnati Urbana news, local news 28, 1830 8 16 Abraham Wilson/ John H. James/ Discusses his suit and Judge December Miamisburg Urbana Crain’s role in it before he 29, 1830 left for Congress, demands money soon 8 16 Levi Phelps/ John H. James/ Decided what to pay for December Marysville Urbana land, discusses terms of 3, 1830 payment 8 16 Adam Uncaphen/ John H. James/ Discusses Bank’s late fiscal December Marion Urbana activity, inquires about a 7, 1830 loan of one thousand dollars 8 16 Henry Ritter John H. James/ Requests Mr. James to get December Urbana ahold of J.B. Healen’s 10, 1830 receipts, expects to need them for court 8 16 Robert Barr/ John H. James/ Explains circumstances December Cincinnati Urbana surrounding reason he 11, 1830 cannot grant James’ favor 8 16 George Fithian/ John H. James/ Concerns equity case of December Danville, IL Urbana Wood v. Fithian 11, 1830 8 16 James Wallace/ John H. James/ Acting as agent and December Springfield Urbana attorney for John Rianhard, 13, 1830 notice not to pay money to unauthorized agents 8 16 James Mills/ Sydney John H. James/ Sent money that Mill’s son December Urbana collected from Major 14, 1830 Johnston via Mr. Coon 8 16 Sylvanus Allen John H. James/ Wishes to know what December Urbana Urbana Banking Co. land is 15, 1830 for sale and the terms 8 16 Henry Stoddard/ John H. James/ Speaks of the death of December Columbus Urbana Father Smith and give him 15, 1830 a fair eulogy 8 16 John Rianhard/ John H. James/ Authorizes Mr. Wallace as December Philadelphia Urbana agent to receive money for 17, 1830 Mr. McColloch’s note 8 16 Peyton L. Symmes/ John H. James/ Reply to James’ land December Land Office, Urbana inquiries, explains policies 20, 1830 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 76
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Cincinnati of land sale, relinquishment and resale 8 16 Isaac Roll/ Troy John H. James/ Sold house to Mr. Hall, December Urbana note informs Mr. James of 21, 1830 terms of sale and rent collection 8 16 John Woodbridge/ John H. James/ News of judgment against December Bank of Chillicothe Urbana Rianhard 23, 1830 8 16 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ Discussion of the sale of December Urbana land, and its legal 28, 1830 implcations 8 16 Raphael Moorne/ John H. James/ Promises not to do December Bellefontaine Urbana anything in the business 21, until James arrives 1829*** 8 17 Mr. Garrvhty/ John H. James/ Presenting a check to January 1, Letters Lancaster Ohio Bank Urbana James at the request of H. 1831 to Stanberry, esquire John H. James Jan- April 1831 8 17 John McCoy/ John H. James/ Discusses a legal suit long January 5, Chillicothe Urbana past against General 1831 Samuel Finley that has not been collected yet 8 17 Henry Stanberry/ John H. James/ Endorses to give James a January 7, Lancaster Urbana sealed bill executed by 1831 Richard Williams to Hugh Boyle, describes where Williams lives 8 17 George B. Holt/ John H. James/ Has enclosed $125 to meet January 7, Dayton Urbana note in bank, inquires 1831 about any interest collected 8 17 James Wells/ Sydney John H. James/ Forwarding a letter that January 8, Urbana arrives in Sydney 1831 8 17 John H. James/ Charles James Received letter and bank Urbana book 8 17 Charles James John H. James/ Apologizes for delayed January Urbana answers to letters and 1831 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 77
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date other delays, family news 8 17 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ Underwrites request of January 11, Urbana Joseph Newwell for $200 1831 from the Urbana Bank 8 17 Matthew Gooding/ John H. James/ Inquiring about remitting January 11, Milford Urbana $600 to Cincinnati through 1830 Bank of Urbana 8 17 James Wells/ Sydney John H. James/ Reciprocating past favors January 13, Urbana to James, describes in 1831 surveyors terms with description of area of land in Allen County 8 17 Charles P. James/ John H. James/ Family news, local news January 12, Cincinnati Urbana 1831 8 17 Luman Watson/ Crause &John H. Wants money out of his January 13, Cincinnati James/ Urbana claim against Thos. 1831 Steward, would like to push collection quickly 8 17 Channing Madison/ John H. James/ Has not heard anything January 14, Miamisburg Urbana from James of Judge Crane 1831 since the first court hearing of his suit against Mr. Daniels and the Bridge Company 8 17 A.L. Hunt/ Urbana John H. James/ Thought he had closed all February Urbana debts with the Bank of 16, 1831 Urbana, but since he hasn’t, he is requesting a loan 8 17 James Watson Riley/ John H. James/ Sending part of the cost of January 20, St. Mary’s Urbana the case through Mr. 1831 Bigger, explanation of costs and who payments should be directed to 8 17 Charles Wood/ John H. James/ Would like to know how January 20, Cincinnati Urbana the suit of his house stands 1831 against the claims 8 17 J. Snively/ Hancock, John H. James/ Received reply from E.W. January 20, MD Urbana Davis, 2 notes from R. 1831 Thomas to E.N. Gregory were placed in James’ hands, what is the status of John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 78
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date James collecting the sum?
8 17 F.S.U. Noah Z. McColloch Would like James to examine the case against himself and John, to ascertain what lands are implied in the decision, would like to pay off the suit, Col. McPherson will stand by as support if necessary 8 17 Charles G. Swain/ John H. James/ Presents a bill for January 22, Dayton Urbana “Crackers” and “Medford” 1831 8 17 N.F. Stone/ Dayton John H. James/ Has received first part of January 22, Urbana payment owed him, 1831 inquires about remaining sum 8 17 Lyne Starling John H. James/ Instructions about levy January 29, Urbana against Gen. Daniel Harris 1831 8 17 Charles & I.W. John H. James/ Letter of instruction February 5, Wood/ Cincinnati Urbana referring to the matter of 1831 Woods v. The Crains, would like to follow legal customs of New York because it is where all this business was transacted 8 17 Luke Foster/ John H. James/ Discussion of the business February 5, Springfield Urbana of the estate of John 1831 Hutchinson decided against Asa Hinkle 8 17 James Watson Riley/ John H. James/ Received James’ reply to February 7, St. Mary’s Urbana Riley through Mr. Bigger, 1831 further details of the sale and deeds to the land 8 17 Payton S. Symmes/ John H. James/ Bearer of the letter has February 9, Land Office, Urbana sworn to a deposition 1831 Cincinnati concerning Mr. George Cummins land claims, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 79
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date describes claims relationship and possible legal outcomes 8 17 Thomas Bell/ John H. James/ Discusses various February Cincinnati Urbana possibilities of collecting 10, 1831 debt of $2,000 8 17 J. Dickson/ John H. James/ Repeating request of July February Philadelphia Urbana 1830, asks for update on 10, 1831 Rianhard case 8 17 Thomas L. Hamen/ John H. James/ Letter of introduction from February Georgetown Urbana Hamen for Mr. Jolliffe of 13, 1831 Clermont Co., vising Urbana upon a tour of observation 8 17 R. Newell/ Madreu John H. James/ Newell’s son is in Baltimore April 14, Urbana making arrangements with 1831 Mr. Mason for a payment 8 17 William McDonald/ John H. James/ Writes of his and Mr. February Columbus Urbana Mason’s opinion 17, 1831 concerning the amendment James suggested for the Urbana Bank’s Charter, discusses incorporation of an Insurance Co. 8 17 John Armstrong/ John H. James/ Explains actions to be taken February Pension Clerk, Office Urbana concerning the suspended 17, 1831 of the Bank of the pension vouchers United States, Cincinnati 8 17 Charles James/ John H. James/ Describes land claim of February Urbana George Zeigler, assisted by 1831 Michael Grout 8 17 C& I.W. Wood/ New John H. James/ Sends 3 letters they February York Urbana received from Mrs. Crain to 19, 1831 James, discusses their “plain” direction not to sell for cash, and other implications 8 17 Jeremiah Warden/ John H. James/ Requests “extract” of February Springfield Urbana James’ records: a deed, 24, 1831 probably from Demuth, to Thos. McColloch John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 80
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 17 Robert Newell/ John H. James/ Taking depositions in land February Bellefontaine Urbana case with Mr. Mason, 24, 1831 wants it attended to in court after the 25th of April next 8 17 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Shall be off on “the Patriot” February Cincinnati Urbana steamboat heading for 25, 1831 New Orleans tomorrow, describes busy preparations and problems of crowding, family news 8 17 Henry C. Irvine/ John H. James/ Discusses decision to not March 1, Baltimore Urbana negotiate on price of land 1831 he is selling, as well as Mr. Millers offer and desirability as a purchaser 8 17 Silas G. Strong John H. James/ Discussion of mortgage March 1, Urbana deeds and request to write 1831 one for Wm. & David Wells 8 17 Jeremiah Warder/ John H. James/ Discussion of a lot in March 3, Springfield Urbana question, mention of 1831 McColloch 8 17 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Requests James to collect March 12, Agent, Agency Urbana money owed by Mr. 1831 Office, Bank of Smallwood who is United States, purported to live halfway Cincinnati between Troy and Urbana 8 17 W. Hunt/ Urbana John H. James/ Please Hand the enclosed March 18, Urbana note to your brother, his 1831 family are all well 8 17 Robert Barr John H. James/ Directions concerning use March Urbana of names on notes for 1831 branch banks, mentions Mr. Gateman and Mr. Griffin 8 17 Daniel Anderson/ John H. James/ Still waiting for information April 2, Clintonville, KY Urbana about his papers sent 1831 against Redham Talbot for a debtors suit 8 17 W.H. Gahagan/ John H. James/ Believes Mr. Bopori has March Miami County Urbana filed an affidavit to 1831 continue the trial, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 81
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date describes action to be taken 8 17 Joseph Gordon/ John H. James/ Requests information March 20, Bellefontaine Urbana about his note in the 1831 Urbana Bank 8 17 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ Would like to know the March 15, Urbana determinations of the 1831 directors on Gordon’s note, fives little known details about the matter 8 17 Levi N. Robbins/ John H. James/ Gives substantial reasons March 27, Circleville Urbana why he needs an extension 1831 of his bill 8 17 C & I.W. Wood/ New John H. James/ Financial notes dates July March 28, York Urbana 10, 1829 across top of 1831 page, land bill and land sale discussed 8 17 John Rianhard/ John H. James/ Brother will probably get March 29, Philadelphia Urbana McColloch’s notes, directs 1831 how and when money should be dispersed 8 17 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Details land purchase plan March 29, Agency Office, Bank Urbana of Elijah Pearce, discusses 1831 of United States case of 5 Sep. 1822: Bank of U.States v. Solomon Vouse & Samuel Gibbs, lists tracts of land for sale 8 17 Robert Barr John H. James/ Mention of a sale, talk of April 4, Urbana settlement 1831 8 17 R. Stoddard/ Dayton John H. James/ On returning home found April 13, Urbana Walter & Parker’s notes, 1831 sending them on 8 17 Robert Newell/ John H. James/ Discusses a case and April 16, Bellefontaine Urbana possible courses of action, 1831 would be much pleased if Mr. Chaplin would attend 8 17 Jeremiah Warder/ John H. James/ Requesting information April 21, Springfield Urbana and the abstract of Deed 1831 William McCartney to James Johnson including some water privileges 8 17 Wm. M. McCartney James Johnston Copy of deed requested by April 29, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 82
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Jeremiah Warder between 1831 McCartney & Johnston, extensive description & particular attention to water rights 8 17 James Epsy/ Bank of John H. James/ Banking and financial April 22, Columbus Urbana notes, exchanges of money 1831 described 8 17 Wm. B. Thrall/ John H. James/ Relates the difficulties April 23, Circleville Urbana experienced in proving an 1831 Urbana Bank note for $10 to be valid only to have the Urbana Bank claim it isn’t 8 17 J. Matlack/ John H. James/ Legal note written across April 28, Cincinnati Urbana top of letter, Matlack 1831 requests the above receipt 8 17 Charles P. James/ John H. James/ Family news April 29, Cincinnati Urbana 1831 8 17 P. Benson/ Office John H. James/ Financial affair of Mr. Barr April 27, Bank of United Urbana briefly discussed 1831 States 8 18 Joseph Drinker/ John H. James/ Informs James of some May 3, Letters Cincinnati Urbana bank deposits in light of 1831 to Mr. Copes absence John H. James May, June, July 1831 8 18 Edward King/ John H. James/ Writes concern about May 3, Chillicothe Urbana settling an ownership of 1831 land question, discusses a will and apparent heirs 8 18 Ebenezer Wheeler/ John H. James/ Awaiting money owed him May 3, Clark County Urbana by a purchase of Mr. James 1831 form William Bayles 8 18 Isaac Roll/ Troy John H. James/ Requests collection of the May 23, Urbana balance of the rent due to 1831 him from Mr. Marshel 8 18 Isaac W. Whitney/ John H. James/ Sends notice of law May 5, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 83
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Columbus Urbana volumes sent to Jams 1831 through the mail, discusses a business trip for July 8 18 P. Benson/ John H. James/ Explains a mortgage being May 3, Cincinnati Urbana accepted and credit being 1831 transferred, affairs of Mr. Barr and Mr. Cope are discussed 8 18 C. & I. Wood/ New John H. James/ Judgment against Mr. Crain May 6, York Urbana handed down handed 1831 down, amount of money involved in the land sale 8 18 Levi N. Robins/ John H. James/ Will pay balance owed on May 9, Centerville Urbana his land and collect the 1831 deed 8 18 Levi N. Robins/ John H. James/ Lists owner of his land, will May 23, Urbana Urbana meet James at Dayton 1831 Circuit Court to trade money for the deed 8 18 Robert Barr John H. James/ If Mr. James arrives while May 11, Urbana Barr is absent, James is to 1831 leave a check for six or seven hundred dollars 8 18 Wood & Abbot/ John H. James/ Discusses a debtors case at May 11, Philadelphia Urbana length 1831 8 18 Jeremiah Warder John H. James/ An invitation to dine Tuesday Urbana 8 18 Abner Snaddy John H. James/ Inquires about specific May 18, Urbana piece of land and gives 1831 detailed description of location, In 1814 was probably entered in the name of Edward Andersen, then Lewis Whileman 8 18 Abner Snaddy John H. James/ Short verse describes area July 26, Urbana he wishes to purchase 1831 8 18 Swain & Demerest John H. James/ Packing order: sugar, May 28, Urbana coffee, fish and candy, 1831 signed John Mary 8 18 Swain & Demerest/ John H. James/ Forwarded to James two June 6, Dayton Urbana boxes for Adam Prince to 1831 be payed at customary rate John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 84
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 18 Lazelle Elmes/ John H. James/ Letter contains Rianhard’s June 7, Philadelphia Urbana note for $328.75, part of 1831 the agreed settlement explained here 8 18 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Clears confusion on June 8, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana amount of credit James 1831 Cincinnati Branch holds at this time 8 18 C. Anthony/ John H. James/ Concerns land and a debt June 8, Springfield Urbana owed 1831 8 18 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Forwards a letter from Col. June 9, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana McCord to James, proposal 1831 Cincinnati Branch to build a road through some of the Bank’s property has come to Cope’s attention, he wants Mr. James to take the measures necessary for the banks own interest 8 18 Samuel W. Cord/ John H. James/ Legal note explaining May 22, Urbana Urbana Bank’s position against the 1831 (copy) building of the new road 8 18 J. Newell/ John H. James/ Request for depositions of June 14, Bellefontaine Urbana land case, business is now 1831 in his hands due to his brother’s death 8 18 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ Mentions the considerable June 14 Urbana interest in his quarter concerning possible sale of land. McColloch details personal plans, mentions the death of Robert Newell 8 18 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Refers to Solomon Varnes’ June 15, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana lands, and the judgment 1831 Cincinnati Branch due on the Bank of Chillicothe of 20 August 1820, also discusses a deed from Benjamin Dolittle and wife to the bank 8 18 Bank of United States v. June 1831 Solomon Varnes- list of deeds of Varnes’ with James, Foley and other John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 85
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date names 8 18 J.N. Whitney/ John H. James/ On behalf of Isaac W. June 15, Columbus Urbana Whitney sent an English 1831 Law book and American Encyclopedia to Col. Hunt of Springfield, prices listed 8 18 Thos. Bell & J.C. H. John H. James/ Enclosing McDonald’s, June 20, Winted/ Cincinnati Urbana Bishop’s and Hicen’s note, 1831 discusses financial affairs between themselves and Mr. James 8 18 Elijah Hayward/ John H. James/ Sends a certified copy of June 21, General Land Office Urbana the original certificate, and 1831 receipts in relation to the N.W. Quarter of Section 25, in Township 5 of Range 13 8 18 Swain & Demerest John H. James/ Receipt and packing order June 21, by Daniel Roe/ Urbana for one box of books 1831 Dayton 8 18 Edward H. John H. James/ Mr. Warder wants Mr. June 23, Cumming/ Urbana James to furnish evidence 1831 Springfield necessary to establish ownership of a piece of land, concerns Wm. McCartney, Dewitt, Henry Woodherd, deed can go back as far as 1814 8 18 Robert Barr/ John H. James/ Political discussion, June 25, Springfield Urbana mentions race for Senator, 1831 speaks of James as candidate, Republicans of the town, Jackson men 8 18 Henry C. Irvine/ John H. James/ Encloses a deed from Mr. July 6, 1831 Baltimore Urbana Miller and McDonald to Mr. Pearson for lots James sold 8 18 C & I Wood/ New John H. James/ Describes a case James is July 4, 1831 York Urbana working on for them in detail 8 18 Levi Dickson/ John H. James/ James was absent when July 8, 1831 Columbus Urbana Levi visited, wants a full update on the Wm. John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 86
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Rianhard case 8 18 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Season’s business is over July 9, 1831 Cincinnati Urbana and has laid up in the boat in Cincinnati, inquiring about note, family news 8 18 Wm V. Peck/ John H. James/ Encloses a note for July 11, Portsmouth, OH Urbana collection belonging to Mr. 1831 Masters against a L. Lepham of James’ county 8 18 Benjamin Masters/ John H. James/ If James collected the May 9, Portsmouth Urbana noted from Lapham, please 1832 pay it over to Thos. Miller or hand him the note and he will settle for the same 8 18 J.N. Whitney/ John H. James/ Discusses Mr. Hamilton and July 12, Columbus Urbana the Encyclopedias and law 1830 books, very politely asks Mr. James to pay the balance owed his store due to a slow summer 8 18 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Concerns debts of Mr. Wm. July 12, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana Rianhard, and what he 1831 Cincinnati Branch owes on the house he is staying in 8 18 Thos. Bell/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Returning a document to July 13, Urbana James per his request, 1831 mentioned Mr. McDonald and Mr. Bishop 8 18 Peter Benson/ Office John H. James/ Lands received and the July 15, Bank of U.S., Urbana enclosed note has been 1831 Cincinnati discounted this morning 8 18 John P. & C. Jones/ John H. James/ Concerns a case against July 19, Cincinnati Urbana Mr. Newell 1831 8 18 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Agrees to sell the two July 19, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana specified lots of land to Mr. 1831 Cincinnati Branch James 8 18 Isaac N. Whitney John H. James/ Explains more about order July 20, Urbana of books, discusses other 1831 volumes for sale 8 18 John M. Coy John H. James/ Copy- January 13, 1830- July 22, Urbana *Seneca Lapham promises 1831 $699.10 to John M. Coy for John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 87
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date value received* Coy proposes the use of the above document in the impending trial 8 18 Isaac N. Whitney/ John H. James/ Whitney has a suspicious July 23, Columbus Urbana $10 note from the bank 1831 8 18 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Describes how the Patriot July 24, Cincinnati Urbana was grounded, list of 1831 money transfers, land transfers and sales 8 18 John M. Coy John H. James/ Encloses a copy of letter July 29, Urbana from D. Lapham to Coy 1831 8 19 Sam Newell/ West John H. James/ Inhabitants of West Liberty August 1, Letters Lib Urbana dissatisfied with alterations 1831 to in a case and supply their John own requests. H. James August - Dec 1831 8 19 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James/ Describes two possible land August 2, Bellefontaine Urbana speculations that will show 1831 lots of money in a short period of time 8 19 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James/ Rianhard financial affair ad August 3, Bellefontaine Urbana related claims 1831 8 19 C. & J.W. Wood/ John H. James/ Concerns possession of the August 6, New York Urbana Caldwell Estate 1831 8 19 George B. Holt/ John H. James/ Announced delay of August 6, Lower Sandusky Urbana Urbana arrival, partly due 1831 to bad roads, reason for visit is business of the court 8 19 Joshua A. Duer/ John H. James/ Communicated land August 8, Brown Township Urbana request, encloses proper 1831 address for James’ reply 8 19 Thomas P. Miller/ John H. James/ Wants James to stop in August 15, west Liberty Urbana West Liberty on way to 1831 court at Bellefontaine, has a matter in Hamilton that he and his son must clear up John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 88
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 19 John John H. James/ Discusses appeal case of August 12, Urbana Noah McColloch and Maria 1831 Gunn, James must file a plea soon 8 19 Morgan Neville John H. James/ Enclosed a letter addressed August 23, Urbana to John McAlexander, who 1831 paid for land purchase in partially Virginia counterfeit money and understands he must make the payment good 8 19 Isaac Roll/ Troy John H. James/ Wishes to know the August 29, Urbana amount of the judgment 1831 against Matthew McGrew 8 19 A.Casad/ John H. James/ Concerns payment on a August 22, Bellefontaine Urbana loan 1831 8 19 E.H. Harris/ Port John H. James/ Referring to something August 24, Clinton Urbana read in the Urbana paper, 1831 Harris offers a alternate route for railroad going N&S in Ohio 8 19 Wood & Abbot/ John H. James/ Mr. Crane has skipped bail September Philadelphia Urbana and gone to Illinois 6, 1831 8 19 Morgan Neville/ John H. James/ Request for Mr. James to September Cincinnati Urbana get “good money” from 9, 1831 Mr. McAlexander, thanks James for favor of arguing for him this morning 8 19 Jeremiah Warden John H. James/ Dispute about Warden’s September Urbana road which might lead 16, 1831 through someone else’s land, includes directions for defense 8 19 C& I. Wood/ New John H. James/ Sends pertinent September York Urbana information about case of I. 7, 1831 Crain 8 19 Thomas Bell/ John H. James/ Please inform Mr. & Mrs. September Cincinnati Urbana Donald and Mr. Bishop that 16, 1831 their property is lying in the bank under protest 8 19 William Courtney/ John H. James/ Inquiring about transcript September Athens Urbana of judgment given to James 25, 1831 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 89
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date by Mr. Cooley concerning case decided in favor of Neil Courtney against Job Davis 8 19 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Mr. R.P. Minnis of Urbana September Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana has informed Cope that 21, 1831 Cincinnati Branch Col. Samuel McCord is leaving the farm belonging to the Bank, he wants to lease it now, Cope wants character referenced of the man 8 19 Swain & Demerest/ John H. James/ Sugar is delivered September Dayton Urbana 25, 1830 8 19 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Letter about land business, September Cincinnati Urbana family financial concerns 30, 1831 and bank dealings 8 19 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Update on Mr. Minnis’ September Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana request about leasing the 30, 1831 Cincinnati Branch farm, answer to Mr. Thomson’s request about leasing the farm, encloses lease to be signed 8 19 William V. Peck John H. James/ Letter concerns the October 3, Urbana Lapham case, mentions Mr. 1831 Master’s involvement 8 19 Charles B. Goddard/ John H. James/ Concerns suits in Zanesville October 4, Zanesville Urbana 1831 8 19 G. Swan Clerk of Court of October 7, Common Pleas 1831 8 19 George McColloch/ John H. James/ Land dispute concerning October 20, Bellefontaine Urbana McColloch and Mr. 1831 Patterson, agent of Buckingham &Co. 8 19 Levi Whiteman/ John H. James/ Instructions for selling October 17, Cincinnati Urbana some land, is obligated to 1831 offer land to Mr. Swaine first, then to James’ friend Mr. Snoddy, discusses terms of sale 8 19 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Concerns claim against October 22, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana Jehu Smallwood for past 1831 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 90
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Cincinnati Branch due rent, Mr. Dorman is authorized to collect 8 19 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Clears up confusion in a October 27, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana land sale 1831 Cincinnati Branch` 8 19 B. J. Powers/ Troy John H. James/ Discusses building a Miami October 27, Urbana canal, traveling through 1831 Mr. James’ country 8 19 Martin Marman for John H. James/ Discussion of a court case October 28, N.Z. McColloch/ Urbana 1831 Bellefontaine 8 19 John D.H. Jones/ John H. James/ Would like an update and November Cincinnati Urbana further action on the Navell 2, 1831 case 8 19 J.M. Espry/ Bank of John H. James/ Correction on a land November Columbus Urbana description 3, 1831 8 19 J.M. Espry/ Bank of John H. James/ The Harris case settlement November Columbus Urbana 3, 1831 8 19 Joel Butler/ John H. James/ Discusses Coolidge case November Columbus Urbana settlement, a check is 5, 1831 missing, payment must be stopped and a new check written 8 19 Ebenezer Wheeler/ John H. James/ Mr. & Mrs. Wheeler came November Clark County Urbana to town to sign James’ 8, 1831 deed before Mr. Cushion, but he was sick and not in town, deed is signed and left with Mr. R. Miller 8 19 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ An exchange of money is November Urbana discussed 13, 1830 8 19 Isaac N. Whitney/ John H. James/ Letter concerns Mr. James’ November Columbus Cincinnati extensive order of books. 16, 1831 Whitney lists about 2 dozen book titles with corresponding prices 8 19 Wm. McDonald/ John H. James/ Concerns purchase of a November Urbana Cincinnati store, discusses problems 16, 1831 accompanying the purchase 8 19 H. Davison/ Urbana John H. James/ Harry returned today, local November Cincinnati news 16, 1831 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 91
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 19 John Reynolds/ John H. James/ Mr. Shannon’s health is November Urbana Cincinnati worse, mentions a note to 18, 1831 be voided 8 19 William Hunt/ John H. James/ Difficulties here are settled, November Urbana problem was due to a 21, 1831 misunderstanding- Mr. McCord alarmed them 8 19 Edward H. Cunning/ John H. James/ Concerns Mr. James’ November Springfield Cincinnati certificate of appointment 21, 1831 8 19 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Major Long, administrator November Urbana Baltimore of Robert Armstrong’s 28, 1831 estate has made another offer for settlement, it is a stud horse 8 19 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Letter of introduction is December Cincinnati Baltimore mailed, James should 1, 1831 expect good advice on money matters 8 19 Isaac N. Whitney/ John H. James/ Discussion of Mr. James’ December Columbus Baltimore book order, list of books 2, 1831 and prices 8 19 William McDonald/ John H. James/ Describes elections in the December Columbus Baltimore legislature 5, 1831 8 19 Robert Barr/ Urbana John H. James/ Sectional money matters, December Baltimore political appointments 12, 1831 8 20 Silas G. Strong/ John H. James/ 2 page letter explains January 16, Letters Marysville Urbana Strong’s recent personal 1832 to banking, including his John brothers efforts on his H. account, relates problems James created by variety of specie Jan- published by the growing July number of banks 1832 8 20 John B. Brooke Jr./ John H. James/ Concerns Mr. Strong and September Cincinnati Urbana paying off his debtors 1, 1832** 8 20 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James Tomorrow the U.S. Bank December Cincinnati will be closed, has taken up 31, 1832** Mrs. Nagle & Henkle’s note for $1500 and enclose the same to you 8 20 John H. James/ New Robert Barr/ Describes business of the January 1, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 92
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date York Urbana trip, discusses politics of 1832 the Bank, mentions the Jackson/ Van Buren party as well as the news of Mr. Clay entering the race 8 20 E.S. Glaines/ John H. James/ Concerns a land deal in January 16, Cincinnati Urbana Champaign county, 1832** confusion about a recent sale 8 20 Silas G. Strong/ John H. James/ Telling James when and January 16, Marysville Urbana where he has arranged to 1832 have Urbana Bank notes used, mentions a Mr. Beard 8 20 John H. James “Mr. James will much January 16, oblige Mr. & Mrs. Carey by 1832 taking charge of the articles which accompany this, for her friends trip of Cincinnati” 8 20 Carey Sue John H. James/ U.S. Please return the letter for January 19, Hotel Mrs. Felijer for Cincinnati, 1832 have decided to send it by port because of its importance 8 20 Luke Foster/ John H. James Mentions suit against February Springfield Hinkle, discussion of other 25, 1832 cases 8 20 Wm. C. Stewart/ John H. James/ Copy boy “bill of sundries Cincinnati Urbana sold to Kong & Spain on 23 April, 1831” 8 20 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Describes anxiety of the March 9, Cincinnati Washington D.C. family concerning James’ 1832 serious illness, will come to assist if necessary, family news, local news 8 20 C. Patterson/ John H. James/ City Patterson must postpone January Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia his engagement with James 1832 from 12 to 1. 8 20 G.B. Long Receipt of stone sold form July 10, John McCoy’s stone quarry 1830 by Seneca Lapham 8 20 Jonathan E. Chaplin/ John H. James/ Letter of condolence on the March 24, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 93
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Urbana Washington D.C. event of the death of 1832 James’ son 8 20 William J. Thomas/ Court of Common “It is probably Mr. James October 7, Troy Pleas will do me the favour to 1831 endorse for costs and I will inamnify him” 8 20 John Rianhard/ John H. James/ Describes balance due on April 7, Philadelphia Urbana Mr. McColloch’s notes, as 1832 they have all been paid for some time since” 8 20 Luke Fierman/ John H. James/ Sorry to hear of James long April 12, Baltimore Washington D.C. and sever indisposition, 1832 arranging for a packet to take Mr. James to New Orleans, discussing details 8 20 William Hunt/ John H. James/ Grateful Mr. James’ health April 12, Urbana Washington D.C. is improving and hopes that 1832 soon he and Mrs. James can return home, local news 8 20 Luke Fierman/ John H. James Two briggs have arrived April 19, Baltimore from New Orleans and are 1832 expected to say May 1st 8 20 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Family news, discussion of April 22, Cincinnati Washington City health, local news 1832 8 20 Luke Fierman/ John H. James Received his favor of the April 26, Baltimore 24th and noted the change 1832 in route recommended by friends 8 20 Henry C. Carey/ John H. James/ Describes condition of the May 2, Philadelphia Washington canal 1832 8 20 Timothy Matlack/ John H. James/ In response to Mr. James May 2, Philadelphia Washington inquires, describes a few 1832 canal boats, discussion of health 8 20 Wood & Abbott/ John H. James Regret James’ illness, May 2, Philadelphia discussion of canals 1832 8 20 H.C. Woods/ John H. James Desires to know what May 10, Columbus information Mr. James can 1832 give him concerning Mr. Crane’s note in favor of Wood &Abbott John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 94
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 8 20 M.F. Stone/ Dayton John H. James Wants to know about his May 12, claim against “Lord” 1832 8 20 David Witten/ John H. James Discusses a land purchase June 5, Marysville and S.G. Strong 1832 8 20 Silas G. Strong/ John H. James Letter of consolation for June 6, Marysville Mr. James’ loss in the 1832 family 8 20 Wood & Abbott/ John H. James Crane has been reported to June 11, Philadelphia be killed by Indians in 1832 Indiana so the utmost speed must be used to collect his debts 8 20 John Reynolds John H. James Glad to hear of James’ June 11, arrival in Cincinnati, urges 1832 him to return to Urbana soon, for the sake of business 8 20 Oliver Martin/ John H. James Letter traces the path of a June 16, Philadelphia lost package 1832 8 20 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James Welcoming James back and June 26, Bellefontaine hoping to see him soon 1832 8 20 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James Needs James to send him June 29, Cincinnati Mr. Barr’s signature, 1832 inquires about health 8 20 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James Business transactions, local July 3, 1832 Cincinnati news, health inquires 8 20 Silas G. Strong. John H. James Discusses his terms for July 3, 1832 Marysville selling land and brothers desire to purchase some 8 20 N.Z. McColloch John H. James, Wm. Letter of recommendation July 4, 1832 Hunt, Wm. for Joseph Gorden. Needs McDonald, Wm. an amount of money to Rianhard purchase the land he has live on and improved 8 20 Charles Fox/ John H. James Concerns case of Richer V. July 9, 1832 Cincinnati Hinde, should get a copy of the Supreme Court Decree from Judge Crane 8 20 C.B. Goddard/ John H. James Concerns case of Basil July 9, 1832 Columbus &Wife v. Krefour, Ames & Weedman 8 20 I.N. Whitney/ John H. James Sends receipt of Waverly July 13, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 95
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Columbus novels, describes books 1832 available for purchase 8 20 John P. Foote/ John H. James Concerns Urbana Banking July 20, Cincinnati Transactions 1832 8 20 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James Mentions Gorham Bunker’s July 27, Bellefontaine & Crane’s land, Mr. 1832 Andrews needs a reply from Mr. James 9 21 Hiram Ketchum/ John H. James Discusses N.R. Convention August 7, Letters New York held the 25th, N.Y. electoral 1832 to vote will not be given for John Jackson, wishes to know H. the outcome of the Ohio James vote August - Dec 1832 9 21 T. J. Wharton/ John H. James Thanks James for revised August 11, Philadelphia texts of Ohio’s law and 1832 discusses need for states to be familiar with sister state’s laws, inquires about Henry Clays chances of winning Ohio 9 21 John B. Brooker John H. James Note from Silas G. Strong August 11, &Co./ Cincinnati enclosed 1832 9 21 John P. Foote/ John H. James Will be arriving at Urbana August 14, Cincinnati soon to negotiate bring Mr. 1832 Grieves, intend to bring a fish line 9 21 Isaac N. Whiting John H. James Has forwarded some books August 16, by stage to Mr. James in 1832 the care of Col. Hunt 9 21 E.S. Haines/ John H. James Directions for paying notes August 20, Cincinnati and holding balances in the 1832 bank 9 21 E.S. Haines/ John H. James Land purchases and money August 22, Cincinnati transactions 1832 9 21 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James/ Discusses getting an August 27, Bellefontaine Urbana appraisal of the Old 1832 McColloch farm, death of E. Buckingham-fell off bridge John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 96
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 21 William Ward John H. James Petition to make a deed for August land to Richards 1832 9 21 John Elliott, J. John H. James/ Concerns Elliot’s August 27, Bouvier/ Urbana instructions for James 1832 Philadelphia acting on his claim against Matthew Magrew 9 21 John B. Foote/ John H. James/ Discusses the bank notes August 28, Cincinnati Urbana for specie at length 1832 9 21 Goodman & John H. James Request for Mr. James to August 29, Emerson collect on a note past due 1832 without suit if possible 9 21 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Financial transactions August 30, Cincinnati Urbana involving James and the 1832 Bank 9 21 Thomas P. Miller/ John H. James/ Describes a recent suit August 30, West Liberty Urbana against people who stole 1832 wood from Miller’s land 9 21 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Arrangement they talked of August 31, Cincinnati Urbana is pleasing to the company 1832 and have formally determined to carry it into effect 9 21 Wm. B. Brooke/ John H. James/ Discussion of land claims September Cincinnati Urbana 1, 1832 9 21 G. Swan Columbus John H. James Would like James to begin September suit against Barr because of 3, 1832 past due note 9 21 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ As the owner of the farm September Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana adjoining the town of 5, 1832 Cincinnati Branch Urbana, Cope wants his tenant to stop practicing brick making on the property as it is detrimental to the overall value of the property 9 21 Trotter & Ewing/ John H. James Conernes Martin Trotter’s September Cincinnati account against Mr. George 10, 1832 Upp of Charleston. They want to secure the debt 9 21 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Details purchasing canal September Cincinnati Urbana lands including Governor’s 11, 1832 proclamation to sell canal John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 97
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date land on 22 October in Pique, land patents, family news, business discussion 9 21 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Discusses past notes, Mr. September Cincinnati Urbana Greene has accepted the 14, 1832 Treasury- ship, bank notes and values, fields of circulation, mentions next election 9 21 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Sold his farm to Mr. September Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana Christopher Ryan present 17, 1832 Cincinnati Branch occupied by Mr. Woods, concerned about Woods depreciating the property and is still waiting for a lease 9 21 Goodman & John H. James/ Sorry to hear the September Emerson/ Cincinnati Urbana unfavorable prospects of 21, 1832 collecting their claim from Mr. Slicer, leave further claims entirely to the September 21, 1832discretion of Mr. James 9 21 T. Matlack/ John H. James/ Left Philadelphia unable to September Cincinnati Urbana conclude his business with 21, 1832 Mr. Bryans, waiting to go up the Mississippi to close with Morris on a stock of goods, going to finish the case of the Riddle business 9 21 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Needs directions for a land September Cincinnati Urbana transaction, need a new 26, 1832 endorser for bank in place of Barr, family news 9 21 C&J Wood/ New John H. James/ Need to be advised of the September York Urbana situation of their claim 20, 1832 9 21 Thos. J. Beubridge/ John H. James/ Mr. Hainsbage does not September Lafayette Urbana reside in the county and 28, 1832 has not for any period of time 9 21 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Discuss control of September John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 98
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Cincinnati Urbana circulation of bank notes by 29, 1832 county, discusses national political affairs and their local effects 9 21 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Sent the bills to John October 1, Cincinnati Urbana including those concerning 1832 Lugar, Swain & Demerest of Dayton, the “Splendid” is being repaired and will be ready for the ensuing season, family news 9 21 N.Z McCollock Major Wm. Hunt Sends the date and amount October 2, of the judgment in this 1832 court in the case of Barry Schmit v. Hawks which was rendered August 8, 1832 9 21 E.W. Davis/ Dayton John H. James/ Discussion of man named October 6, Urbana Charles Rice, local and 1832 national elections 9 21 A.Blount/ Springfield John H. James/ Discusses $1000 in Bank of October 9, Urbana the United States paper he 1832 bought from the Urbana Bank, inquires about future business with the bank 9 21 W. Munger/ Dayton John H. James/ Encloses two notes of October 9, Urbana George Grove against W.G. 1832 Keller, other not is from David Markley to Harry Leatherman 9 21 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Found James’ proposals October 11, Cincinnati Urbana satisfactory, describes how 1832 occupied he has been with cholera business, election carried out 9 21 Levi Phelps, John H. James/ Writing for Mr. Ebenezer October 12, Marysville/ Union Urbana Martin about the purchase 1832 County of 200 acres of land bought by James 9 21 Mrs. Rachel John H. James/ Mrs. Doolittle is calling on October 12, Doolittle/ Urbana Urbana James for the small amount 1832 of the third of the pot No. 22 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 99
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 21 A.W. Quarrier CIK Ata Court Held for On the motion of Minerva July 11, Kanawha County Todd and Franklin Reynolds 1831 he made oath as administrator with Andrew Donnally 9 21 Franklin Reynolds/ John H. James/ Reynolds is replying to October 13, Kawawha Salines Urbana James’ letter of inquiry 1832 concerning the quarter section of land owned by P.G. Todd & Lewis Davis, mentions his sister 9 21 Draper, Underwood, John H. James/ Has received the order for October 16, Bald & Spencer/ Urbana impressions and is mailing 1832 Philadelphia two examples to Mr. Foote to judge, discusses opinions concerning different styles and impressions 9 21 J. Blount/ New York John H. James/ Discussion of elections for October 18, Urbana Congressional and state 1832 offices 9 21 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Hurried note explaining to October 23, Urbana Urbana James that the money he 1832 had put up had a mislabeled amount 9 21 Samuel Newell/ John H. James/ Encloses and sends a October 24, Logan County Urbana transcript to James by 1832 Newell’s own son 9 21 D.S. Bell John H. James/ Instructions for a legal case October Urbana in short note form 1832 9 21 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Reply to Mr. James’ November Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana information that Mr. Daniel 2, 1832 Cincinnati Branch Harr wishes to purchase some of the bank’s land, offers a price 9 21 Charles C. Convers/ John H. James/ In a postscript relates November Zanesville Urbana outcome of the election, 3, 1832 Clay party is in high spirits 9 21 N.Z. McCulloch/ John H. James/ Lists results of the election November Bellefontaine Urbana in county, birth of daughter 3, 1832 9 21 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Describes latest Urbana November Cincinnati Urbana banking transactions, 6, 1832 mentions difficulty with the John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 100
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Michigan notes, cholera outbreak 9 21 Charles Wood/ New John H. James/ Describes “H’s” death that November York Urbana took place on the 27th of 7, 1832 January last 9 21 John H. James/ Schuychile Bank Letter remitting drafts & November Urbana proposing to establish 12, 1832 mutual credit 9 21 James Wilson by Th. John H. James/ Bill of sale for land lot November Jenifer Adams Urbana bought by James Wilson 14, 1832 through Adams 9 21 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Describes unexpected November Cincinnati Urbana difficulty with note 15, 1832 9 21 Draper, Underwood, John H. James/ Received his model of the November Bald & Spencer/ Urbana steel plate and will 16, 1832 Philadelphia continue with his instructions, discusses different styles of printing and their consequence to the notes and their price 9 21 Draper, Underwood, John H. James/ Informing James that the November Bald & Spencer/ Urbana new notes are being sent 17, 1832 Philadelphia via the New Kirks to Mr. Spencer, Strong and Blatchely 9 21 Levi James/ John H. James/ John’s plans for the Urbana November Cincinnati Urbana Bank discusses in a general 18, 1832 way 9 21 E.W. Anteruther, John H. James/ Reply to James inquiry November President/ Bank of Urbana about intra-state banking 19, 1832 Maryland, Baltimore transactions 9 21 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Been ill from bilious attack, November Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana Mr. Ryan’s mortgage is 19, 1832 Cincinnati Branch under charge of W.R. Paterson and Mr. McGrew 9 21 John H. Barr and John H. James/ Hasn’t heard from James November Alex Timbull/ Urbana concerning his prospects of 20, 1830 Baltimore collection 9 21 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Received short note from November Cincinnati Urbana Mr. Rianhard, banking 20, 1832 transactions, legislature 9 21 Hugh Boyle/ John H. James/ Inquiry about Rich November John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 101
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Lancaster Urbana Williamse’s money 20, 1832 9 21 James Vanuxem/ John H. James/ Apologizes for forgetting to November Williamsburgh Urbana deliver a directive of James’ 22, 1832 9 21 Wm L. Abbott for John H. James/ Mr. Gwynne will be calling November Wood & Abbott/ Urbana on Mr. James to deliver a 23, 1832 Columbus note from Crane 9 21 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Refers to a letter addressed November Urbana Urbana to James from John P. 24, 1832 Foote, urgent matter of paper notes circulation is discussed 9 21 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard & Delivered the cash to November Cincinnati Cashier/ Bank of Griffin, relates a visit to his 24, 1832 Urbana branch office 9 21 John H. James/ Snow will keep him in Cinci November Cincinnati until at least Wed, 26, 1832 directions for lending notes 9 21 Saul Henkle, Clark John H. James/ Cost of the case of Urbana November County/ Common Urbana Banking Co. v. V. William 26, 1832 Pleas Clerk’s Office McCartney, due to J.W. Fyffe 9 21 Henry Stoddard/ John H. James/ Sending a bill of costs November Dayton Urbana against David Bayles, 27, 1832 politics 9 21 Charles Wood/ New John H. James/ Concerns a matter with Mr. November York Urbana Crain 28, 1832 9 21 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ No news for James, November Urbana Urbana discussion of payments 28, 1832 9 21 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Reviews business affairs November Cincinnati Urbana with Rianhard 28, 1832 9 21 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Waiting for business letters November Cincinnati Urbana to be sent from Urbana 30, 1832 9 21 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ More explanation of the December Cincinnati Urbana Water Co. Situation, 1, 1832 mentions Mr. Goodman in connection with it 9 21 Wm Rianhard/ John H. James/ Discusses the Water Co. December Urbana Urbana business, Urbana Bank’s 1, 1832 perilous situation, relationships with other banks 9 21 David Warkly John H. James/ Will be in to see Mr. James December John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 102
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Urbana Monday by 10:00 1, 1832 9 21 John Sergeant/ John H. James/ Time allows Sergeant to December Philadelphia Urbana make only a short reply to 4, 1832 James concerning the Bank of the U.S. 9 21 John Dunn/ Sewel John H. James/ Letter concerns an December Mountain, Fayette Urbana arrangement of debts with 14, 1832 Co. Dunn, George Ford gave the request 9 21 M.Carll/ Philadelphia John H. James/ Request for Mr. James to December Urbana take on a lawsuit 6, 1832 9 21 Thomas G. Lea/ John H. James/ Copy of mortgage deed, December Cincinnati Urbana discussion of case 8, 1832 9 21 Charles Wood/ New John H. James/ Wood would like to take December York Urbana suit against Elijah Mills for 8, 1832 not paying the interest on his mortgage 9 21 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Gives an update on the December Cincinnati Urbana Bank of the U.S. situation 15, 1832 9 21 Calvin Fletcher/ John H. James/ Enclosed a note drawn by December Cincinnati Urbana James Q. Knight payable to 15, 1832 the order of S. F. Knight 9 21 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Mentions Mr. Goodman, December Cincinnati Urbana use of Michigan bank 19, 1832 notes, U.S. bank situation 9 21 Wm. Greene/ John H. James/ Discusses an arrangement December Cincinnati Urbana with New York friends 20, 1832 9 21 Thomas G. Lea/ John H. James/ Needs a $392.18 debt paid December Cincinnati Urbana by John Wilcox 19, 1832 9 21 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Acknowledges receipt of December Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana past notes of Alex Black 19, 1832 Cincinnati Branch and Mr. Anderson, sends the receipted notes with the mortgage of W. Anderson, returns a notes of John Anderson 9 21 J.M. Espy/ Columbus John H. James/ Financial statement with December Urbana accompanying explanation 20, 1832 9 21 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Explains current banking December Cincinnati Urbana situation 25, 1832 9 21 Walter Dun/ John H. James/ Authorizes James to sell a December Lexington Urbana tract of Ohio land 26, 1831 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 103
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 21 Thomas Spain/ John H. James/ Promissory note of &70 for January 22, Urbana Urbana Walter Dun 1833 9 21 Saul Hinkle/ John H. James/ Pay over $1.20 to David December Springfield Urbana Vance 26, 1832 9 21 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Reports deposit to Urbana December Cincinnati Urbana Bank, discussion of state 27, 1832 banks 9 21 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ John has note due, no state December Cincinnati Urbana paper accepted, leaving for 28, 1832 New Orleans soon 9 21 Samuel Newell/ John H. James/ Regrets James could not be December Columbus Urbana present for the session, 29, 1832 describes judgment 9 21 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Note from Mr. Sherman December Cincinnati Urbana has been deposited to 29, 1832 James’ credit, forwarded the letter to Mr. John Ward & Co. 9 21 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Discussion of bank and December Cincinnati Urbana bank notes 31, 1832 9 21 John H. James/ Ebean Lane Outlines 500 pg. history of December Urbana Ohio project, asks for 31, 1832 comments and aid in research 9 22 J. Vanuxem/ near John H. James/ Apologizes for forgetting to January 4, Letters Williamsburg Urbana deliver a letter to 1833 to Springfield, OH, discusses John plans for moving to H. Urbana, discussion of banks James and businesses in Urbana Jan- March 1833 9 22 Place & Thorp/ John H. James/ Request for James to January 9, Cincinnati Urbana collect a bill from Mr. 1833 Rebutt & Mr. Eversole who live in Urbana 9 22 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Sends record of monetary January 11, Cincinnati Urbana amounts from Urbana Bank 1833 remitted to Bank of Boston 9 22 Mr. D. Casneal/ John H. James/ Concerns Mill property January 14, Cincinnati Urbana near Mechanicsburg, will 1833 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 104
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date be traveling to Urbana soon to make a safe investment in Urbana in the form of a summer retreat there 9 22 J. U. Espy. Bank of John H. James/ Records results of careful January 15, Columbus Urbana examination of financial 1833 resources of Bank of Urbana as compared to Bank of Columbus 9 22 Samuel Jones & John H. James/ Explains account against January 16, Durdn B. Carter/ Urbana I.W. Crain. Mr. Tams 1833 Phiadelphia informed them he sold his account to E.B. Cavilear 9 22 J. Mathoit, Newark, John H. James/ Concerns matters of the January 16, OH Urbana Granville Bank, the plans 1833 for development 9 22 George Groud/ John H. James/ Warrin Hingle is sending January 18, Dayton Urbana inquiry through Groud 1833 9 22 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ Many legal suits mentioned January 18, Urbana 1833 9 22 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Packed left by Mr. Glenn January 19, Cincinnati Urbana was opened, contains only 1833 large notes, explains U.S. Bank’s policy on large notes 9 22 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Concerns James’ order for January 21, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana H.H. Goodman through 1833 Cincinnati Branch payments of Mr. John Davis 9 22 Silas G. Strong/ John H. James/ Strong is visiting Urbana to January 23, Urbana Urbana alleviate misunderstanding 1833 concerning the interests of Miss. Bailey 9 22 W.P. & T.M. Bryan/ John H. James/ Concerns the Bryan’s claim January 24, Philadelphia Urbana against I.W. Crain, new 1833 information was relayed through the Bryan’s St. Louis attorney, Indian war mentioned 9 22 Luman Watson/ John H. James/ Land sale discusses, January 26, Cincinnati Urbana directions for bidding and 1833 inquiries about the land given John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 105
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 22 Draper, Underwood, John H. James/ Business letter concerning January 28, Bold & Spencer/ Urbana engraving notes, inquires 1833 Philadelphia about Ohio’s new state back enacted by Legislature 9 22 Wm. Stewart & Co./ John H. James/ Directions for collecting on January 28, Cincinnati Urbana a bill due soon from J.C. 1833 Robnett and John Eversole 9 22 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Attending Mr. Spencer’s January 29, Cincinnati Urbana note, Mr. Foote’s package 1833 opened 9 22 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Encloses Mr. Spencer’s February 2, Cincinnati Urbana note and other which were 1833 paid to the U.S Bank 9 22 Place & Thorpe/ John H. James/ Concerns a note against February 2, Cincinnati Urbana Shepard Green of 1833 Lewisburg 9 22 Samuel W. Roberts John H. James/ Is leaving this morning with February 3, Urbana Mr. Harr, plans to arrange 1833 business and return 9 22 Martin & Trotter/ John H. James/ Wants to collect the debt February 4, Cincinnati Urbana owed them by Mr. George 1833 and Upp 9 22 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Discussion of land sales February 9, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana 1833 Cincinnati Branch 9 22 W. Greene/ John H. James/ Concerns excerpt of a letter February Cincinnati Urbana to Greene from John Ward 11, 1833 concerning the Urbana Bank, mentions the commercial Bank of Lake Erie 9 22 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Detailed financial record of February Cincinnati Urbana expenditures and 12, 1833 distribution of Urbana Bank bills 9 22 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Statement of rent due to February Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana the bank by the following: 14, 1833 Cincinnati Branch Samuel McCord, Wm. Rianhard, High McDonald 9 22 Luman Watson/ John H. James/ Reports a deposit with H. February Cincinnati Urbana H. Goodman, discusses a 14, 1833 deed John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 106
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 22 Lyne Starting John H. James/ Subject of Tyler lands, February Urbana waiting for balance on 18, 1833 George Hains 9 22 J. Vanuxem John H. James/ Wishes a reply to his February Urbana previous 2 letters 20, 1833 9 22 D.B. Carter/ John H. James/ Mr. Gwyne knows a person February Cincinnati Urbana who says in Illinois, Crain is 20, 18833 considered rich 9 22 W. Greene/ John H. James/ Confidential- discusses February Cincinnati Urbana decision to buy Stock of the 21, 1833 Franklin Bank 9 22 John H. James/ “McColloch will accept Urbana Casad first endorser Strother, second do and sign, check” 9 22 J. Newell/ John H. James/ Enclosed the instructions of February Bellefontaine Urbana N.Z., awaiting James’ 23, 1833 opinion concerning the matter 9 22 Joseph Vanuxem/ John H. James/ Describes current situation February Williamsburg, OH Urbana at length, included plans 25, 1833 for moving to Urbana 9 22 Joseph H. Lanwill/ John H. James/ Letter concerns the sale of February Receivers Office, Urbana public lands, instructions 27, 1833 Bucyrus, OH from treasury department 9 22 Joseph L. Lennery/ John H. James/ Expects a case in court with February Zanesfield Urbana Mr. Burk of Urbana, wishes 28, 1833 Mr. James attention 9 22 L.H. Spain/ John H. James/ Note accompanying March 4, Mechanicsburg Urbana payment 1833 9 22 J.D. Whitney/ John H. James/ Has a fine copy of March 6, Columbus Urbana Webster’s Large Quarto 1833 Dictionary, lists price 9 22 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Enclosed a letter for James March 6, Office Urbana Bank Urbana to deliver to P. Benson, 1833 Co. financial details of deal 9 22 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Mr. Ed H. Courtney has March 6, Urbana Urbana shown a farm to James 1833 who requires a discount to be made 9 22 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Remit $500 to Poultny March 6, Office of the Urbana Urbana Bank as soon as you reach 1833 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 107
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Banking Co. Cincinnati, banking concerns 9 22 D. McDonald/ John H. James/ John Davis’ pension claim, March 7, Urbana Urbana discusses confusion due to 1833 some notes 9 22 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Three page letter updates March 8, Urbana Bank Urbana James on the Urbana 1833 Bank’s financial and note situation 9 22 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Mr. Goodman sent $3000 March 9, Cincinnati Urbana through Mr. Wheeler that 1833 will be sufficient for the present 9 22 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Discusses note situation March 11, Urbana Urbana 1833 9 22 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Paper situation has March 11 Urbana Urbana worsened, mentions Mr. ,1833 Reynolds 9 22 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James/ Intending to move to March 11, Bellefontaine Urbana Washington, OH shortly 1833 9 22 Walter Dun/ John H. James/ Concerns settling a will March 12, Lexington Urbana 1833 9 22 Josiah Summons/ John H. James/ Collect debt from J.C. March 13, Cincinnati Urbana Pearson of Urbana with I.T. 1833 Stephens 9 22 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ List of office purchases for March 13, Urbana Bank Urbana James to make, problem of 1833 want of paper 9 22 Wm. Hunt/ Wm. Rianhard/ Mr. McFarland of Texas March 13, Steamboat Urbana gave information 1833 Cincinnati concerning his area to Mr. Hunt 9 22 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Mentions Mr. Green and March 14, Cincinnati Urbana Ward & Co., bank note 1833 situation 9 22 John H. James/ Dr. Joseph S. Health news, discussion of March 14, Cincinnati Carter/ Urbana bank notes 1833 9 22 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard, Discusses Franklin Stock, March 17, Cincinnati Cashier/ Urbana bank notes 1833 Bank 9 22 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Operations as a cashier, March 18, Urbana Cincinnati describes money transfers 1833 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 108
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 22 J. Moorehead/ John H. James/ Regrets he doesn’t possess March 20, Cincinnati Cincinnati Franklin’s works to lend 1833 9 22 Samuel Dickson by John H. James/ Offers settlement for claim March 20, Levi Dickson/ Urbana against Wm. Rianhard 1833 Philadelphia 9 22 Samuel McRoberts/ John H. James/ Court news March 21, Danville, IL Urbana 1833 9 22 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Describes presentation of March 22, Cincinnati Urbana Pension Certificate for 1833 credit 9 22 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Reports activities as a March 21, Urbana Banking Co. Urbana cashier, using credit of John 1833 Ward Co. 9 22 Wm. Hunt/ New Wm. Rianhard/ Describes search for Barr to March 26, Orleans Urbana date, will take Hunt into 1833 Texas where there is no U.S. mail 9 22 Foster and Brother/ John H. James/ Arrangements to meet March 28, Cincinnati Urbana Urbana’s cash shortage, 1833 drafts payable to William P. Dixon 9 22 Luman Watson/ John H. James/ Wants to sell land March 29, Cincinnati Urbana 1833 9 22 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Pensions of Armstrong & March 29, Cincinnati Urbana Richards are collected and 1833 deposited in U.S. Bank 9 22 Wm. C. Stewart/ John H. James/ Enclosed is an account March 29, Cincinnati Urbana against John Slicer, wants 1833 James to collect by pleasant or coercive means 9 23 Draper, Underwood, John H. James/ Daily expecting a visit from April 1, Letters Bald, Spencer & Co./ Urbana Wm. McDonald, Mr. 1833 to Philadelphia Tanner delivered “the John parcels”, contents H. described, describes newly James published notes April- June 1833 9 23 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Received James’ letter and April 1, Cincinnati Urbana package through Wm. 1833 McDonald John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 109
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 23 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Problems with the Water April 4, Cincinnati Urbana Co. draft 1833 9 23 Peter Wright/ Wm. Mc Donald/ Has an account with I.& S.F. April 16, Philadelphia Urbana Knight for collection 1833 9 23 Jeremiah Warden John H. James/ Thanks James for April 1833 Urbana discounting John Hunt’s note, describes transaction and the “Board’s involvement” 9 23 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Answers a question about April 5, Cincinnati Urbana the Schulkile Bank 1833 9 23 Levi James/ John H. James/ Explains the $1500 draft April 6, Cincinnati Urbana from Mr. Goodman, family 1833 news 9 23 Wm. R. Foster/ John H. James/ Discussion of Franklin Bank April 6, Cincinnati Springfield 1833 9 23 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Returned contract and April 6, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana notes of Daniel Pince 1833 Cincinnati Branch explained 9 23 Wm. R. Foster/ John H. James/ Small note explaining April 8, Cincinnati Urbana stocks taken 1833 9 23 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ News concerning the April 8, Urbana William Knight case 1833 9 23 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Urbana Bank and stock April 11, Cincinnati Springfield 1833 9 23 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Describes a deposit in the April 9, Cincinnati Urbana U.S. Bank, small notes 1833 9 23 Caleb E. Nourse/ John H. James/ Informing James that April 10, Cincinnati Urbana William P. Foster has taken 1833 5,000 shares of the stock of the Franklin Bank of Cincinnati 9 23 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Williams has returned, on April 10, Cincinnati Urbana authority from Prime Ward 1833 will take up all unsubscribed stock 9 23 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Describes an immense rush April 13, Cincinnati Urbana for stock today 1833 9 23 M.P. Cassrilly/ John H. James/ Concerns and “obligation” April 12, Cincinnati Urbana of Samuel and Joseph 1833 Newell, describes case 9 23 Luman Watson/ John H. James/ Inquiring about any offers April 12, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 110
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Cincinnati Urbana for his land 1833 9 23 John Shaul John H. James/ Inquiring about a April 13, Urbana government pension 1833 9 23 Charles Wood/ New John H. James/ About to leave for April 18, York Urbana Cincinnati and needs a 1833 receipt 9 23 Wm. W. Phares/ John H. James/ Letter concerns finding and April 19, Jacksonburg Urbana holding Mr. Barr, discusses 1833 financial payments 9 23 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Sends news of packages of April 20, Cincinnati Urbana “notes”, various banks 1833 9 23 J. P. Foote/ John H. James/ Discusses the Bank stock April 26, Cincinnati Urbana situation 1833 9 23 Henry C. Irvine/ John H. James/ Bank of Maryland’s April 26, Baltimore Urbana financial situation 1833 described 9 23 Draper, Underwood, John H. James/ Describes where and how April 26, Baldwin & Spencer/ Urbana the newly printed plates 1833 Philadelphia will reach Urbana 9 23 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Letter concerns depositing April 27, Cincinnati Urbana Urbana notes in various 1833 banks, describes how the U.S. bank is interfering with the circulation of Bank of Maryland notes 9 23 John T. Barr, Alex T. John H. James/ Inquires about information April 30, Turnball/ Baltimore Urbana of the progress of business 1833 9 23 John Elliot/ John H. James/ Concerns collecting an April 30, Philadelphia Urbana overdue note from S.F. 1833 Knight 9 23 Sprogell & Place/ John H. James/ Explains the suit of Mr. May 1, Philadelphia Urbana Elder against S.F. Knight 1833 9 23 Joshua Baldwin/ John H. James/ Samuel Miller conveyed May 6, Columbus Urbana the package of notes to 1833 Baldwin, who is inquiring into sending them on to Urbana 9 23 W. Greene/ John H. James/ Advice concerning what to June 6, Cincinnati Urbana do with the stock of the 1833 bank 9 23 Peter Wright/ John H. James/ Mentions several names in May 6, Philadelphia Urbana proving an account, plans 1833 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 111
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date to travel to Urbana if necessary 9 23 J. Dille/ Newark John H. James/ Recent affairs of the May 8, Urbana Granville Bank described 1833 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James c/o Statement of funds for the May 8, Urbana Bank Goodman/ Urbana Bank, bank notes 1833 Cincinnati 9 23 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Debt of Doolittle is of no Mary 9, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana value and not worth 1833 Cincinnati Branch pursuing 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Explains the directors wish May 10, Urbana Bank Cincinnati for selling all Franklin Bank 1833 stock 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Discusses the critical stock May 11, Urbana Cincinnati situation, reducing the 1833 Bank’s branch debt 9 23 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ James agrees to sell May 12, Cincinnati Urbana Franklin Stock and explains 1833 at length, discusses the Urbana note situation to date 9 23 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Found trunk, update on May 13, Cincinnati Urbana bank stock situation 1833 9 23 John Rianhard/ John H. James/ Leaving the city to go May 13, Philadelphia Cincinnati Eastward for a time 1833 9 23 Wingate T. Gaskill/ John H. James/ Offers solution to their May 13, Philadelphia Urbana Rianhard claim 1833 9 23 Joshua Elliot/ John H. James/ Wants to Knight situation May 13, Philadelphia Urbana secure 1833 9 23 John Woodbridge/ John H. James/ Unsigned, unfinished, May 14, Cincinnati Urbana discussed Rianhard case 1833 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Discussion of the welfare of May 14, Urbana Bank Cincinnati Urbana Bank 1833 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ List of individuals with May 15, Urbana Cincinnati notes due prior to June 7th 1833 9 23 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Hand the check to Mr. May 15, Cincinnati Urbana Weaver, nothing new 1833 9 23 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Discusses Urbana Bank’s Mary 15, Cincinnati Urbana financial situation 1833 9 23 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Payments and notes May 16, Cincinnati Urbana transferred, Franklin Bank 1833 Stock Situation John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 112
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 23 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Payment of the Branch May 17, Cincinnati Urbana bank by the Columbus 1833 paper 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Payment made to the May 17, Urbana Bank Cincinnati branch bank has aided 1833 acceptance of Urbana specie 9 23 H.H. Hunter/ John H. James/ Christian King is May 17, Lancaster Urbana administering the estate of 1833 the late John Strayer 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Received package of notes May 18, Urbana Cincinnati from Columbus that 1833 contained Urbana & Dayton specie 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Remittances with New York My 18, Urbana Cincinnati Bank, bank discussion 1833 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Tracked down the elusive May 20, Urbana Cincinnati Enuch & Fyffe, matters 1833 concerning specie 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Sending sketch of Urbana May 20, Urbana Cincinnati Bank statement, discussion 1833 of bank matters May 20, 1833 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Withdrawn offer to Brokers May 20, Urbana Cincinnati because is not receiving a 1833 remittance 9 23 Draper, Underwood, John H. James/ They trust the package was May 21, Bald & Spencer/ Urbana delivers through Saul Miller 1833 Philadelphia safely, another package to be delivered 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Letters slowed because of May 22, Urbana Cincinnati the rains, court decisions 1833 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Remitted draft on Bank of May 22, Urbana Cincinnati Maryland 1833 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Small notes put up, Mr. A. May 22, Urbana Bank Cincinnati Magrew to Cincinnati 1833 9 23 Bond & Waldbridge, John H. James/ Have been recommended May 23, Columbus Urbana by Charles Cowles to have 1833 James collect on a note against the Knights of Bellefontaine 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Discusses specie problem, May 24, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 113
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Urbana Cincinnati glad James is returning 1833 soon, bank news 9 23 R. Tildon/ Bank of John H. James/ Notified of $1300 credited May 24, Maryland Urbana to the Urbana Bank by the 1833 Bank of Maryland 9 23 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Sent Rianhard a draft, May 25, Cincinnati Urbana discusses the remittance 1833 sent by Marsh 9 23 Bond & Waldbridge/ John H. James/ Account and note against May 27, Columbus Urbana the Knights of Bellefontaine 1833 is enclosed, settle with haste 9 23 John H. James/ J.P. Chase/ Concerns James’ book on May 27, Cincinnati progress of Ohio history 1833 9 23 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Situation of the drafts May 27, Office of the Urbana Cincinnati listed 1833 Bank 9 23 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Leaves Cincinnati in the May 31, Cincinnati Urbana morning, made no 1833 remittance to New York 9 23 R. Tildon/ Bank of John H. James/ Bank of Maryland credits May 31, Maryland Urbana James with $700 1833 9 23 Linear S. Goodwin/ John H. James/ Canal stick in the name of June 4, Louisville (Secretary, Urbana Margaret Bailey, 1833 L&P Canal Co.) transferring dividends and sale of fractions discussed 9 23 R. Tildon/ Bank of John H. James/ James is credited for $ 535 June 5, Maryland Urbana with the Bank of Maryland 1833 9 23 A.Casad/ John H. James/ James asked to take on two June 4, Bellefontaine Urbana cases 1833 9 23 Thomas Peirce/ John H. James/ Mr. Robnett owes money June 6, Cincinnati Urbana to Peirce, transaction went 1833 through Mr. Glenn, Peirce wants James to collect 9 23 Wm. McDonald/ John H. James/ Concerns Mr. Enoch, his bill June 8, Cincinnati Urbana at Columbus, Dunn & 1833 Goodman 9 23 William Knight/ Lewis & Coler Health doesn’t allow a visit June 2, Piqua 1832 9 23 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Credit listed, Franklin Bank June 10, Cincinnati Urbana mentioned 1833 9 23 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Describes McDonald June 10, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 114
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Cincinnati Urbana leaving the package at the 1833 office for James 9 23 Sprogele & Place/ John H. James/ Concerns the Knight June 12, Philadelphia Urbana business 1833 9 23 Jeremiah Warder John H. James/ Discharging John Hunt’s June 12, Urbana note 1833 9 23 C&J Elder/ John H. James/ A small boy in the store left June 15, Bellefontaine Urbana money, found in a small 1833 case of drawers, it is James’ money 9 23 Joseph Sill/ John H. James/ Concerns the case of the June 17, Chillicothe Urbana State of Ohio v. Wilson 1833 9 23 Mr. Gooding/ John H. James/ Discussion of a purchase of June 18, Milford Urbana land encouraged by 1833 Gooding 9 23 W.W. Appleton/ John H. James/ Accepts James’ offer for June 19, Cincinnati Urbana “the gig”, will procure the 1833 harness for him, will not exceed $30 9 23 H.H. Goodman by M. John H. James/ Concerns a deposit of Mr. June 20, Davie/ Cincinnati Urbana Goodman 1833 9 23 W. Greene John H. James/ Received $1500 from John June 26, Urbana H. James 1833 9 23 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Discussion of business and June 21, Cincinnati Urbana the bank 1833 9 23 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ Concerns Mr. Carroll’s June 21, Urbana pension 1833 9 23 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Remittances of Eastern June 22, Baltimore Urbana Funds to Baltimore 1833 discussed 9 23 John P Foote/ John H. James/ Describes stock prices in June 22, Cincinnati Urbana New York and Cincinnati, 1833 expects the stock to rise again 9 23 C& J.W. Wood by John H. James/ Mentions the sale of some June 25, Lindley N. Woolley Urbana lands 1833 9 24 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ Pension papers of William June 25, Letters Urbana Carroll 1833 to John H. James John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 115
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date June 25- Sept. 30 1833 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Gives results from Mr. June 26, Cincinnati Urbana Green of the applications 1833 to the Franklin Bank, family news 9 24 J.N. Whitney/ John H. James/ Forwards the completion of June 26, Columbus Urbana the encyclopedia 1833 9 24 L. H. Spain/ John H. James/ Will visit Wednesday, or June 27, Mechanicsburg Urbana Thursday 1833 9 24 John Ward/ New John H. James/ Wrote to Mr. Green, June 28, York Urbana Franklin Bank Stock 1833 9 24 Denton Drew/ John H. James/ Package is sent, weaver to July 1, 1833 Cincinnati Urbana leave tomorrow 9 24 H.H. Goodman by M. John H. James/ Weaver made the delivery, July 2, 1833 Davie/ Cincinnati Urbana credit to Urbana Bank 9 24 John Warder Co./ John H. James/ Franklin Bank Stock July 2, 1833 New York Urbana 9 24 W.W. Appleton/ John H. James/ Concerns purchase of the July 2, 1833 Cincinnati Urbana “Gig”, Appleton explains harness to be made 9 24 J. Vanuxem/ Miss Lydia Bailey A thank-you letter for July 2, 1833 Williamsburg c/o John H. James hospitality in Cincinnati 9 24 John H. James/ Notice of authorization for July 4, 1833 Urbana John H. James to sign N.Z. McColloch’s name for purpose of executing notes on application 9 24 H.H. Goodman by M. John H. James/ Sent $100 by this day’s mail July 9, 1833 Davie Urbana to your credit in Baltimore 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Note by J.B. Brooke with July 13, Cincinnati Urbana two pension papers 1833 9 24 Charles T. Miles/ John H. James/ Hastened to reply to letter July 11, Washington Urbana and send money 1833 9 24 Charles T. Miles/ John H. James/ Wishes information in August 19, Medina Urbana regards to Mr. Conkling 1832 9 24 H.H. Goodman by M. John H. James/ Sent $600 by mail on your July 13, Davie/ Cincinnati Urbana credit to Bank of Maryland 1833 9 24 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony John H. James/ Invitation to the Anthony’s July 15, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 116
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Urbana home on Thursday evening 1833 9 24 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ New of John MaKirnson’s July 18, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana payment of mortgage 1833 Cincinnati Branch through the Urbana Bank 9 24 N.Z. McColloch, John H. James/ Please answer July 19, Martin Marman, Job Urbana communication regarding 1833 Garwood/ Zanesfield the town of Zanesfield 9 24 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Concerns John Ross’ desire July 22, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana to purchase bank lands in 1833 Cincinnati Branch Clarke County, give areas and prices 9 24 Minerva B. Todd/ John H. James/ Would like to know July 23, Kenawha Salines Urbana outcome of the suit so the 1833 heirs can collect 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Family news, affairs of J. July 26, Cincinnati Urbana Ward 1833 9 24 E.W. Davis/ Dayton John H. James/ Concerns legal matters July 26, Urbana between lawyers James & 1833 Davis 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Concerns the Franklin July 27, Cincinnati Urbana Draft, Mr. Ward of New 1833 York, financial information, local news 9 24 H.H. Goodman by M. John H. James/ Sent $500 to James July 29, Davie/ Cincinnati Urbana account in Baltimore 1833 9 24 Joseph Junius James John H. James/ Pension claim for Henry July 31, Urbana Safely, will enclose another 1833 draft to war in NY, family news 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ List of notes sent out, August 1, Cincinnati Urbana family news, mention of 1833 ward in NY 9 24 John Ward H./ New John H. James/ Receipt for money sent to August 2, York Urbana New York 1833 9 24 R. Tildon, cashier/ John H. James/ Received $500 with letter August 2, Bank of Maryland Urbana of H.H. Goodman 1833 9 24 M.T. Williams/ John H. James/ Franklin Bank Stock, Bank August 3, Cincinnati Urbana of England 1833 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Franklin and Branch Bank August 7, Cincinnati Urbana financial concerns, family 1833 news, remittances 9 24 John Ward & Co./ John H. James/ Credit reported received, August 7, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 117
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date New York Urbana Franklin Bank 1833 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Enclosed to J. Ward & Co. August 8, Cincinnati Urbana $1000, list describing notes 1833 used, family news 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Received a notice of August 10, Cincinnati Urbana protest for non-acceptance 1833 on your draft on Ind. Ward Neg. for $4000, family news 9 24 W. Greene/ John H. James/ Explains non- acceptance of August 12, Cincinnati Urbana John’s draft 1833 9 24 Draper, Underwood, John H. James/ The Schuylkile Banke, August 14, Bald & Spencer/ Urbana discusses the plate and 1833 Philadelphia new note design in detail 9 24 John Ward & Co./ John H. James/ Receipt for $1000, Franklin August 14, New York Urbana Stock 1833 9 24 R. Tildon/ Bank of John H. James/ Letter received from H.H. August 14, Maryland Urbana Goodman is reported and 1833 describes 9 24 Charles Wood/ New John H. James/ Directions to remit money August 14, York Urbana to Mr. Lot Pugh, inquiries 1833 about Mr. Caldwell 9 24 J.N. Whitney/ John H. James/ Discussed the effect of August 15, Columbus Urbana cholera on business, books 1833 and publishing 9 24 John Ward & Co./ John H. James/ Franklin Bank, Cincinnati August 16, New York Urbana Stock 1833 9 24 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Deed to John Ross sent for August 19, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana execution in Philadelphia, 1833 Cincinnati Branch McCord’s property and deed discussed in relation to the trial 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Copies of receipts signed by August 19, Cincinnati Urbana M. Davie for H.H. 1833 Goodman, sale of household property, family news 9 24 Sam Newell John H. James/ Inquires about Mr. Miller, August 19, Urbana Mr. McCulloch, General 1833 Lance, Wm. Baldwin, 9 24 H.H. Goodman by M. John H. James/ $700 credit to Baltimore August 20, Davie/ Cincinnati Urbana reported, $500 received 1833 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 118
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date from Mr. Gwynne, received $1000 to the credit of the Urbana Bank from Joseph Junius James 9 24 T.B. Dallas/ Pittsburg John H. James/ Confusion relating to August 23, Urbana discrepancies in the 1833 records of Urbana Bank balances is expressed 9 24 R. Tildon, Cashier/ John H. James/ Reports a letter from Mr. August 26, Bank of Maryland Urbana H.H. Goodman with credit 1833 to James account 9 24 W. Dun/ near John H. James/ Discusses land and taxes August 26, Lexington, KY Urbana and holding real estate 1833 9 24 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Just returned from Boston, August 26, Philadelphia Urbana money scare, little or no 1833 sale of stocks 9 24 Draper, Underwood, Mr. Rianhard of Accompanying sealed August 31, Bald & Spencer/ Urbana Banking packed contained $1000 1833 Philadelphia Company impressions of the $3 plate 9 24 Luke Fierman & Son/ John H. James/ Enclosed two notes for August 31, Baltimore Urbana collection 1833 9 24 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Mr. Samuel M. Wood’s September Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana deposit to Urbana Bank 4, 1833 Cincinnati Branch reported 9 24 H.H. Goodman by M. John H. James/ Sent $400 credit to September Davie/ Cincinnati Urbana Baltimore to cashier of 5, 1833 Bank of Maryland 9 24 Thomas Peirce/ John H. James/ Inquiring about a note to September Cincinnati Urbana be collected on Mr. 5, 1833 Robnett from Mr. Peirce 9 24 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Describes a monetary September Hagerstown Urbana exchange with Mr. 6, 1833 Poultney. Bank of Maryland is doing immense business 9 24 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ General Vance, Mr. September Urbana Carroll’s pension, Jim 8, 1833 Knight land business, McDonald V. Barret 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Receipt of a deposit for September Cincinnati Urbana James, family news 13, 1833 9 24 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Nathaniel Cartnule’s farm September Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana purchase discussed, Mr. 9, 1833 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 119
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Cincinnati Branch Marshall involved 9 24 Draper, Underwood, John H. James/ Parcel delivered to Wm. September Bald & Spencer/ Urbana Rianhard, box of 9, 1833 Philadelphia impressions delivered to Mr. Heelaw 9 24 Charles Cowles/ John H. James/ Property of Wm. Knight September Columbus Urbana discusses, household as 10, 1833 well as farm 9 24 Jeremiah Warder John H. James/ Statement concerns September Urbana settling of the Col. Hunt 10, 1833 estate with much explanation of the family’s particularly David Hunt’s wished in the matter 9 24 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ “The $600 in Urbana small September Cincinnati Urbana bills enclosed is placed to 13, 1833 your credit” 9 24 Daniel Trotter, John H. James/ Business is placed in the September Martin G. Trotter/ Urbana hands of Mr. Sam E. 15, 1833 Cincinnati Pleasants, concerning account of Mr. George Upp 9 24 A.H. Ewing/ John H. James/ Enclosed a hand drawn not September Cincinnati Urbana of W.H. Neal to be 18, 1833 collected by Bank of Urbana 9 24 William Bayles/ John H. James/ Concerns the Knight September Bellefontaine Urbana Property and Mr. Knight’s 19, 1833 wishes for settlement 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Pension claims, Eunock’s September Cincinnati Urbana note 21, 1833 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Branch & Franklin Bank September Cincinnati Urbana news 23, 1833 9 24 Place & Thorp/ John H. James/ Inquiring about collecting September Cincinnati Urbana the balance of Greene’s 23, 1833 note 9 24 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Franklin Bank, Mr. Dunn, September Cincinnati Urbana bank notes, Urbana paper 27, 1833 9 24 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Packages for Baltimore, September Cincinnati Urbana Place & Thorp, increasing 28, 1833 capital stock of Urbana Bank 9 24 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ List of mortgages to be September John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 120
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana executed 28, 1833 Cincinnati Branch 9 24 J.R. Buldridge/ John H. James/ Wished to close business September Cincinnati Urbana with Robnett & Eversol 28, 1833 9 25 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ Mr. Carroll’s pension, October 1, Letters Urbana Joseph Junius James as an 1833 to agent, Wm. Knight’s John “injunction to stay the H. execution” James Oct- Dec 1833 9 25 John War & Co./ John H. James/ Bank of Cincinnati, Mud October 2 New York Urbana River Railroad ,1833 9 25 J. P. Davis John H. James/ Mr. J. Denman and Mr. October 4, Urbana Beatey Davis describes 1833 recent events in attempting to claim payments due 9 25 John H. James/ Capt. Wm. Would like to report that October 7, Urbana Rosegrant Mr. Markley and myself 1833 have made a secret bargain to support one another in the election 9 25 John H. James/ Col. J. Bates Discusses his reported October 7, Urbana bargain with Mr. Markley 1833 to unite forces in the coming election “As I always have been, and until I lose my principles, always will be opposed to electioneering bargains.” 9 25 J. Bechtle/ John H. James/ Concerns a horse sale of a October 7, Springfield Urbana three year old 1833 9 25 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Reports changes in October 11, Cincinnati Urbana monetary affairs with 1833 Philadelphia merchants, Ohio banks 9 25 Lodge, L. Horweller John H. James/ Appeal to James from the October 17, & Co./ Cincinnati Urbana Gazette to procure Urbana 1833 subscribers 9 25 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Personal finances, October 14, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 121
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Cincinnati Urbana mentions others’ finances 1833 9 25 J.S. Wayne/ John H. James/ J.W. Crain of Urbana is October 14, Cincinnati Urbana indebted to Mr. Shewell of 1833 Philadelphia 9 25 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Land sale to John C. October 16, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana Pearson discussed, patents 1833 Cincinnati Branch paid to Lewis Whitiman and Samuel C. Vance from whom U.S. Bank derived title 9 25 J. L. Avery/ John H. James/ James will receive two October 16, Cincinnati Urbana notes by L.T. Crain from 1833 Mr. Eveleth 9 25 Bond & Walbridge/ John H. James/ Concerns their suit against October 17, Columbus Urbana the Knights 1833 9 25 J. Woodbridge, John H. James/ “received your favor October 19, cashier/ Bank of Urbana without date by Judge 1833 Chillicothe Scott, $400 credited the Judge 9 25 Gales & Seaton/ John H. James/ Notice due on James’ October Office of the Urbana subscription from 20 Dec 1833 National 1831 to 20 December 1834 Intelligencer for $18. Is as early printed from letter, with signature 9 25 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Amounts received, October 23, Cincinnati Urbana currency, Franklin Bank 1833 stock 9 25 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Reports serious trouble October 23, Cincinnati Urbana with James draft and the 1833 Franklin Bank 9 25 John Ward & Co./ John H. James/ Franklin Bank of Cincinnati October 25, New York Urbana Stock 1833 9 25 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Drafts on New York, October 26, Cincinnati Urbana eastern currency 1833 9 25 Spencer, Strong & John H. James/ Crain & Kellogg note October 30, Blackly/ Cincinnati Urbana discusses 1833 9 25 Lewis T. Crain/ John H. James/ Craine discusses the November Urbana Urbana Blackly, Strong & Spencer 4, 1833 matter, and possible payment 9 25 N. Dun Discusses land case November 5, 1833 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 122
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 25 Robert Lawrence/ John H. James/ J.C. Robnett’s note November Cincinnati Urbana discussed 6, 1833 9 25 John Elliott/ John H. James/ Various notes March 6, Philadelphia Urbana 1833 9 25 Wm. Rianhard & Co/ John H. James/ Mr. Goodman’s package November Urbana Banking Co. Cincinnati received, note circulation 12, 1833 9 25 J.W. Smith/ Hebron, John H. James/ A note against Joseph November OH Urbana Robertson to be collected, 13, 1833 details of possible payment plan 9 25 H. Stoddard/ Dayton John H. James/ Reports on a meeting at November Urbana the Courthouse concerning 14, 1833 a railroad 9 25 Wm. Rianhard, John H. James/ Request a few drafts with November Cashier/ Urbana Cincinnati blank dates 14, 1833 Banking Co. 9 25 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Circulation and paying November Urbana Banking Co. Cincinnati deposits described, paper 14, 1833 and collection situations, balances of specie and currency 9 25 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ The Franklin Bank, Wheeler November Urbana Banking Co. Cincinnati and Magrew 15, 1833 9 25 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ John Ward, Mc Donald, November Urbana Cincinnati Bank of Columbus, Franklin 15, 1833 Bank 9 25 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Franklin Bank, Land Officers November Urbana Banking Cincinnati of Illinois, Lancaster Bank 16, 1833 9 25 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Poultney Ellicott Co., John November Urbana Banking Cincinnati Ward Co. drafts on Bank of 16, 1833 Maryland 9 25 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Drafts & Deposits of November Cincinnati Urbana Banking Wheeler & Poultney, 18, 1833 various banks and banking issues discussed 9 25 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Money from U.S. & Franklin November Urbana Banking Co. Cincinnati received 19, 1833 9 25 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Sent Package though Mr. November Urbana Banking Cincinnati J.B. Eaker from Mr. 21, 1833 Wheeler 9 25 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Discusses arrangement November Urbana Banking Co. Cincinnati with Wheeler, Urbana 21, 1833 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 123
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Paper 9 25 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Eastern Bank notes, November Urbana Banking Co. Cincinnati discusses business in 22, 1833 Cincinnati 9 25 John Ward & Co./ John H. James/ Franklin Bank of Cincinnati November New York Cincinnati and stock 22, 1833 9 25 Luman Watson/ John H. James/ Note against James Osborn November Cincinnati Urbana handed to Watson by 23, 1833 West, Caleb, describe attempt at payment with the magistrate and problems thereof 9 25 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Copied letter from Mr. November Urbana Cincinnati Campbell, $900 placed to 23, 1833 his credit in the books 9 25 J.N. Whitney/ John H. James/ Has all the Waverly novels November Columbus Urbana James inquired about 25, 1833 9 25 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Speaks of a great want of November Urbana Cincinnati Urbana paper and 26, 1833 describes scattered currency 9 25 Peter Detrick John H. James/ Discussion of land Detrick November Urbana was authorized to sell for 30, 1833 James 9 25 H. Dawson/ Lima John H. James/ Supplies a list of potential November Urbana land speculations, discusses 30, 1833 Lima’s location 9 25 D.B. Carter/ John H. James/ Reacts to the Judgment in December Philadelphia Urbana his favor 2, 1833 9 25 James McPherson/ John H. James/ Requests news regarding December Pleasant Plains Urbana his pension 10, 1833 9 25 H. Dawson/ Lima John H. James/ Received $400 from James December Urbana through Mr. Ford, to be 14, 1833 invested in land in this county 9 25 Charles Wood/ John H. James/ Time to make the money December Cincinnati Urbana for the judgment against 14, 1833 Crain 9 25 A.S. Tidall/ John H. James/ Concerns estate of Joseph December Winchester, VA Urbana Wood, deceased 14, 1833 9 25 John Ward & Co./ John H. James/ Favor of the 10th received December New York Urbana today with draft of $1500 19, 1833 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 124
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 25 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Describes packet December Urbana Columbus containing Urbana and 19, 1833 Dayton paper that was received from Columbus 9 25 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Sends Mr. Folsom’s check December Urbana Urbana on the Columbus bank 20, 1833 9 25 Luke Firrnan & Son/ John H. James/ Urbana Bank and Bank of December Baltimore Urbana Maryland, pleased James 27, 1833 has sold remaining land 9 25 J. U. Espy/ Columbus John H. James/ Concerns late friend Francis December Columbus Bailey of Philadelphia 29, 1833 9 25 H. Stoddard/ Dayton John H. James/ Encloses note on a few March 24, Urbana suits to James 1834** 9 26 Lane/ Norwalk John H. James/ Discussion of Mr. J.S. January 4, Letters Urbana Worth who brought the 1834 to letter and is visiting the are John H. James Jan- Mar 1834 9 26 Robert Lawrence/ John H. James/ Matter discussed January 8, Cincinnati Urbana concerning Robinette, 1834 settling suit with him 9 26 C.D. Bradford/ John H. James/ Sends a draft on James January 9, Cincinnati Urbana Hedges, formerly of 1834 Circleville 9 26 S. Newell/ Columbus John H. James/ Intended to ask if James January 10, Urbana had sola all the timber 1833 land, land sales and exchanges 9 26 N.H. Swayne/ John H. James/ Enclosed answer of Lewis & January 13, Columbus Urbana Cowles to the “Bill in 1834 Chancery” 9 26 H.G. Phillips/ Dayton John H. James/ Discusses General Vance’s January 14, Urbana letter about military 1834 pensions 9 26 Charles Lane/ John H. James/ Case of Richey v. Hinds, June 16, Cincinnati Urbana John Mortinier, R. Miller 1834 discussed 9 26 Samuel Newell/ John H. James/ Newell’s reaction to losing January 17, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 125
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Columbus Urbana all of his money, directs 1833 James to sell certain property 9 26 Beverly Anderson/ John H. James/ Interest in two surveys of January 24, Petersburg, VA Urbana land in Hardin Co. 1834 9 26 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James/ Farm sale discussed, January 22, Bellefontaine Urbana pension money discussed 1834 9 26 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Discusses the checks and January 28, Cincinnati Urbana balance of John James’ 1834 bank book, news of steamboat, family news 9 26 Henry Cooper, Amos John H. James/ Informs James of recently January 28, Evans/ Fort Wayne Urbana commencing suit in favor of 1834 Crane, James in Allen Circuit court 9 26 E. Thomas/ Sidney John H. James/ Inquires about getting a January 30, Urbana note discounted 1834 9 26 Samuel Newell/ John H. James/ Describes struggle between February 1, Columbus Urbana State Bank of Ohio and the 1833 U.S. Bank 9 26 Peter Wright/ John H. James/ Out of the question to raise February Philadelphia Urbana money on the stock at this 21, 1834 time 9 26 J.N. Whitney/ John H. James/ Matt Brun’s geography sale February 3, Columbus Urbana discussed, quality of paper, 1834 drawing of NY 9 26 Charles Noble/ John H. James/ J.C. Robnette owes $2000 February 5, Notary Public Urbana paper to director of the 1834 Bank of River Basin 9 26 Reeves and M. Lean/ John H. James/ Gives introduction of Elliott February 7, Cincinnati Urbana to James as a worthy man 1834 9 26 Joseph Elliott G. McLaughlin Concerns payment on a January 17, note 1834 9 26 Durden B. Carter/ John H. James/ S.F. Knight’s note in favor February Philadelphia Urbana of Mr. S. Wright 10, 1834 9 26 Draper, Underwood, John H. James/ Printing reports of Urbana’s February Bald & Spencer/ Urbana paper, delivery plans 10, 1834 Philadelphia 9 26 Bond and John H. James/ Discussion of S.F. Knight February Waldbridge Urbana 11, 1834 9 26 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Discusses Dunn and February Urbana Cincinnati banking around Ohio, 11, 1834 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 126
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Franklin bank balances, James’ brother balance 9 26 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ “Excitement” about county February Cincinnati Urbana bank notes explained, bank 11, 1834 note circulation discusses 9 26 Draper, Underwood, John H. James/ Describes newly printed February Bald & Spencer/ Urbana bank notes, prices, delivery 12, 1834 Philadelphia 9 26 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Conditional sale of Mr. February Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana Benjamin Sweet’s land, 12, 1834 Cincinnati Branch John Rop mortgage 9 26 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Crain is preparing to leave February Urbana Cincinnati county, Rianhard requests 12, 1834 course of action 9 26 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Reports unfavorable February Urbana Cincinnati rumors about Urbana Bank 12, 1834 that James should attempt to put down 9 26 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Currency exchanges, February Urbana Cincinnati rumors about bank failures 14, 1834 exposed 9 26 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Columbus and Lancaster February Urbana Bank Cincinnati banks 14, 1834 9 26 John H. James/ Problems with the rumor, February Cincinnati new notes delivered 15, 1834 9 26 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ John c. Pearson & Bank of February Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana United States land 15, 1834 Cincinnati Branch mortgage for James 9 26 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Money and drafts sent to February Urbana Urbana James are describes, mood 15, 1834 of Urbana 9 26 T.P. Miller/ West John H. James/ Mr. Miller, Mr. Samuel, M. February Liberty Urbana Tracy- payment is due 15, 1834 9 26 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Chillicothe and Lancaster February Cincinnati Urbana Banks, cut down loans, do 17, 1834 not draw on Cincinnati 9 26 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Draw no more, suit February Cincinnati Urbana proposal, bank notes 18, 1834 9 26 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Drafts sent, run on money, February Urbana Cincinnati amounts due on Franklin 18, 1834 Bank, McFarland Bank, directions for restoring John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 127
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date reputation of Urbana Bank 9 26 John G. Fulton/ John H. James/ Mr. Robnett should be February Cincinnati Urbana called on for the proscribed 18, 1834 amount 9 26 Joshua Mathiot Copy of a receipt: “on year October 4, after date I promise to pay 1832 John McClary on order ninety-two dollars and twenty cents with interest from date for value received, July 12, 1831” 9 26 J. Mathiot/ Newark John H. James/ Concers a claim against February Urbana Huntington, Mathiot 18, 1834 requests balance from Banks of Zanesville of Muskingham 9 26 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ Concerns the sale of the February Urbana McColloch land, pension 18, 1834 money 9 26 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Describes various balances February Urbana Bank Cincinnati of Urbana Paper in 19, 1834 different banks 9 26 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Discussion of Eastern February Urbana Bank Cincinnati money, specie circulation, 20, 1834 national banking situation 9 26 Jo Newell/ John H. James/ Newell wants James to February Bellefontaine Urbana correspond with Mr. 17, 1834 Cassaly of Cincinnati, concerning a mortgage in Bellefontaine 9 26 C. J. Niles/ Fayette John H. James/ Concerns Niles’ demand February Urbana against Mr. & Mrs. Conklins 21, 1834 9 26 John Wards Co./ John H. James/ Credit $3,000 from the February New York Urbana Urbana Banking Co. 24, 1834 9 26 Thomas P. Ruckman/ John H. James/ Dr. Thomas’ claim on February Sidney, OH Urbana Ruckman, a lien on 25, 1834 property discussed along with possible solutions 9 26 John Wards Co./ John H. James/ Discussion of stocks and February New York Urbana credits 26, 1834 9 26 N. Longworth/ John H. James/ Longworth has a claim in February Cincinnati Urbana James’ County 26, 1834 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 128
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 26 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Scarcity of currency March 1, Cincinnati Urbana discusses as well as value 1834 9 26 T.P. Miller/ West John H. James/ Wm. Sents’ note March 1, Liberty Urbana requesting James to take 1834 action on the interest by July 1, 1834 9 26 A.Cusar/ John H. James/ Mr. Hedges’ (James) March 3, Bellefontaine Urbana account against him by 1834 Cusar referred to 9 26 Bond & Walbridge/ John H. James/ Writing to ascertain if March 6, Columbus Urbana James had any collection of 1834 Mr. Knight and others 9 26 Benj. Rathburn/ Cashier, Urbana Discussion of obtaining a March 7, Buffalo Banking Co./ loan 1836 Urbana 9 26 A.W.I. John H. James/ Requests James to collect March 8, Patterson/Cincinnati Urbana debts of John Plicer 1834 9 26 J. Dill/ Newark John H. James/ Creditors of the Granville March 10, Urbana Alexandrain Society wish to 1834 know on what terms the charter of that institution can be procured 9 26 John H. James/ J. Dile Gramwell Bank proposal in March 15, Urbana reply to Dille’s letter 1834 9 26 Joressbur Hewett/ President of Urbana Mr. Dunlap, formerly of March 10, Jacksonville, IL Bank Urbana OH and now of 1834 Jacksonville has informed him that an arrangement could be effected with the Institution over which you preside 9 26 W. Greene/ John H. James/ Credit transfers March 11, Cincinnati Urbana 1834 9 26 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Transfer of Franklin stock March 11, Cincinnati Urbana described 1834 9 26 E. Puvrier/ Columbus John H. James/ An immigrated German March 12, Urbana man is recommended to 1834 James for placement in Urbana 9 26 Denton Dunn/ John H. James/ Wm. Cook handed a packet March 18, Cincinnati Urbana to Dunn who is informing 1834 James of contents and John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 129
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date details 9 26 John Wards Co./ John H. James/ Received this day from H.H. March 19, New York Urbana Goodman the checks due 1834 to be placed to James’ credit 9 26 Bond & Walbridge/ John H. James/ Knight notes discusses, March 16, Columbus Urbana alternate options to receive 1834 payments 9 26 Luman Watson/ John H. James/ Watson is please James has March 17, Cincinnati Urbana found a purchaser for his 1834 land in Cincinnati 9 26 H.H. Goodman/ New John Wards & Co./ Letter of the 11th received March 19, York New York with the check of $1000 1834 due tomorrow by appointment/ receipt mailed to James from Goodman on March 28, 1834 9 26 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Reports the loan the Saving March 19, Cincinnati Urbana Institution made to Urbana 1834 Banking 9 26 John Wards & Co/ John H. James/ Along top of letter two March 21, New York Urbana receipt, mention of Bank of 1834 Cincinnati 9 26 Isaac Heylin/ John H. James/ Explains objectives and March 21, Philadelphia Urbana interest concerning the 1834 estate of deceased brother Marcus Heylin 9 26 Isaac Heylin/ John C. Pearson/ Wants to arrange matters March 21, Philadelphia Urbana with Mr. Macgrew about 1834 his late brothers estate 9 26 Henry Cooper/ Fort John H. James/ Enclosed to James a copy March 21, Wayne, IN Urbana of the agreement between 1834 Hall’s attorney, Cooper, James and Judge Crane 9 26 E. Douvrier/ John H. James/ In answer to James’ March 22, Columbus Urbana request, Douvrier is 1834 sending a recently emigrated German family to Urbana for employment and protection, details described John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 130
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 26 Henry Stoddard/ John H. James/ Discussion of notes and March 24, Dayton Urbana payments 1834 9 26 J. N. Whitney/ John H. James/ Mention of the Johnson March 25, Columbus Urbana Reports, Peter Reports and 1834 Ohio Practice 9 26 Samuel Sewell/ New John H. James/ Sending a payment by his March 25, York Urbana son 1834 9 26 James Dunlap/ John H. James/ Inquiring about Urbana March 25, Jacksonville, IL Urbana Bank extending loans to 1834 Jacksonville in exchange for circulating Urbana Banking money 9 26 Eneleth & Nallette/ John H. James/ Inquiries if James has the March 26, Cincinnati Urbana suit made ready for Mr. 1834 Hening to carry to Illinois 9 26 A.Botkins/Cincinnati John C. Pierson/ Answer to Pierson’s March 26, Urbana request for information 1834 concerning a certain Scotsman 9 26 John Wards & Co. John H. James/ $900 received of H.H. March 27, Urbana Goodman of Cincinnati 1834 9 26 Christopher John H. James/ Letter from a German March 30, Kaufmann/ Urbana immigrant 1834 Zanesville 9 26 Christopher John H. James/ English translation of March 30, Kaufmann/ Urbana previous letter 1834 Zanesville 9 26 E. Duvrier/ John H. James/ Sending a German man for March 31, Columbus Urbana employment, discussion of 1831 James’ desire to start a prosperous German settlement 9 26 J.S. Conklin/ John H. James/ Progress of James’ writs March 31, Springfield Urbana described, one in favor of 1834 the Bank 9 27 Pearson Sewell John H. James/ Discussion of the request of April 4, Letters Urbana Mr. Miller to write relative 1834 to to the note held for the John land sold to Miller by H. Urbana Paper James April- John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 131
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Aug 1834 9 27 I.A. Lapham/ John H. James/ Request from the Historical April 1834 Columbus Urbana and Philosophical Society of Ohio to James, enlisting his aid in collecting specimens of natural or civil history of Ohio for a cabinet of curiosity 9 27 J. Eveleth & Co./ John H. James/ Inquiring about James’ April 18, Cincinnati Urbana work on their claim against 1834 Crain & Kellogg, possibilities of action that will aid collection 9 27 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Relates advice for the Bank April 9, Office of the Urbana Bellefontaine given by John Ward & Co. 1834 Banking Co. 9 27 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Specie value and April 14, Cincinnati Urbana circulation, the brokers, 1834 James’ financial trades and deals 9 27 John Buckland/ Clark John H. James/ Describes his house’s April 14, county Urbana location, selling property 1834 9 27 Bev. Anderson/ John H. James/ Letter details Anderson’s April 16, Petersburg Urbana legacy to the Ohio land of 1834 deceased relative 9 27 John Bailey/ John H. James/ Informing James that the April 17, Cincinnati Urbana note payable to W.W. 1833 Appleton has been placed in the Branch Bank of Cincinnati 9 27 H. Davidson/ Lima John H. James/ James holds a note on April 18, Urbana Davison that he is utterly 1834 unable to pay, makes proposition to James concerning land in Urbana 9 27 J.N. Whitney/ John H. James/ Can go east to safely secure April 14, Columbus Urbana Urbana notes 1834 9 27 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ State and national banks’ April 19, Cincinnati Urbana specie value rated, bankers 1834 actions discussed 9 27 J.S. Mivier/ John H. James/ Cannot find a family for April 20, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 132
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Columbus Urbana James’ purposes 1834 9 27 John Ward & Co./ John H. James/ Receipt for cash transfers April 21, New York Urbana 1834 9 27 Elijah Hayward/ John H. James/ Reply to James’ request for April 22, General Land Office, Urbana a land patent that 1834 Washington City describes the legal steps involved to secure the copy 9 27 H. Bacon John H. James/ Informing James what he May 1834 Urbana plans to do with his money 9 27 E. Swan John H. James/ Mr. Hamilton wishes to pay 1834 Urbana 9 27 S.C. Pankhurt/ John H. James/ Request remittance from a May 3, Cincinnati Urbana bill of an Indiana Company 1834 9 27 Bong & Wallbridge/ John H. James/ B. Osborne forwarded May 5, Columbus Urbana James $76 1834 9 27 P.A. Sprigman/ John H. James/ Letter of introduction for N. May 7, Springfield Urbana Crockel, Esq. to whom 1834 Sprigman has recommended James for professional services 9 27 James Wilson/ John H. James/ Friend of Wilson’s desires May 7, Cincinnati Urbana to move to Urbana and buy 1834 a tract of land for a stock farm 9 27 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Enclosed a certificate of 25 May 8, Cincinnati Urbana shares of the Franklin Bank 1834 9 27 Levi James/ John H. James/ Reports on the renewal of May 10, Cincinnati Urbana J.H. James’ Franklin Bank 1834 note 9 27 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Circulation of large and May 10, Cincinnati Urbana small notes, speaks of 1834 complete stagnation of all types of business 9 27 Thos. S. Hissaind/ John H. James/ Ten shares of stock in the May 10, Mount Carmel, Urbana state Bank of Indiana has 1834 Wabash, IL been put in James’s name 9 27 A.Thompson/ John H. James/ Walter Dunn’s case May 16, Kenton Urbana discussed, case of lands in 1834 question touched upon 9 27 Pearson Sewell/ John H. James/ Mr. Miller put his note into May 20, Philadelphia Urbana the Urbana Bank 1834 9 27 Sam Newell/ John H. James/ Commenced working on May 20, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 133
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Bellefontaine Urbana the Barr land, wants to be 1834 kept updated 9 27 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Relates success in finding a May 23, Cincinnati Urbana second hand iron chest for 1834 James, discusses terms as well as currency used 9 27 James Watson Riley/ John H. James/ Writes concerning Foster’s May 23, St. Mary’s Urbana judgment of Hinkle and the 1834 trial 9 27 T. Kirby, Land Agent, John H. James/ Terms describes of James’ May 24, Agency Office Bank Urbana land purchase 1834 of United States/ Cincinnati Branch 9 27 N.M. Holton/ John H. James/ Refers to land in Hardin Co. May 25, Falworth, Pendleton Urbana belonging to the legal heirs 1834 County of John Sturdivant 9 27 Sylvanius Lehman/ John H. James/ Discussed Pennsylvania’s May 27, Philadelphia Urbana reception of Urbana and 1834 other Ohio bank notes 9 27 Isaac Heylin/ John H. James/ Bought the house and lot May 20, Philadelphia Urbana of brother Marcus Heylin 1834 9 27 Isaac Heylin/ John H. James/ Concerns the Heylin May 20, Philadelphia Urbana brothers land sale, 1834 requesting Pearson’s aid for James 9 27 Pearson Sewell/ John H. James/ Describes a check from the May 28, Philadelphia Urbana Urbana Bank to the 1834 Philadelphia 9 27 Josiah Lawrence & John H. James/ Mr. Stevens reported here May 31, Co. and I. Heinsdale/ Urbana to say his account was paid 1834 Cincinnati by him to Mr. Magrew in full, Magrew is an Urbana Justice of the Peace 9 27 John R. Ceoraw/ John H. James/ Has enclosed a note to May 31, Cincinnati Urbana James which he describes 1834 9 27 John Ward & Co./ John H. James/ Your favor of the 27th May June 3, New York Urbana received and thirty- three 1834 shares Franklin Bank of Cincinnati is stated 9 27 Levi James/ John H. James/ Explains confusion resulting June 3, Cincinnati Urbana from two Franklin bank 1834 notes due John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 134
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 27 John H. James/ James Wilson/ Discusses purchasing June 3, Urbana Cincinnati farms, financial and land 1834 quality aspects 9 27 R. Osborne/ John H. James/ Wants James to commence June 4, Columbus Urbana a suit against Mr. Peter 1834 Mason for possession of land in Shelby Co. 9 27 Henry H. John H. James/ McPherson made a verbal June 5, McPherson/ Urbana loan agreement to William 1833 Pleasant Plains Bayles, who has neglected to finish payment 9 27 N. Crockett/ John H. James/ Concerns a deed from Mr. June 5, Springfield Urbana Maddox Fisher to Crocket 1834 that was left with Mr. Sprigman 9 27 M.M. Henkle/ John H. James/ Henkle describes he is June 5, Springfield Urbana preparing to depart to Iowa 1834 and Illinois to his headquarters in Lafayette 9 27 James McPherson/ John H. James/ Enclosed a letter from Isaac June 21, Bellefontaine Urbana Anderson concerning 1834 McPherson’s papers, discusses pension earned in the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment 9 27 Josiah Lawrence & John H. James/ Banknotes, H. Stevens June 12, Co./ Cincinnati Urbana involved 1834 9 27 Wright & Hodges/ John H. James/ Enclosed an account June 13, Cincinnati Urbana against James Kelly in favor 1834 of Robert Lawrence and another vs. Mr. Green & Arrowsmith of Westville, creditors in New York discusses 9 27 John Roberts John H. James/ Concluded not to pay up June 13, Urbana that cost on the chancery 1834 suit 9 27 Allison Owen/ John H. James/ Discussion of judgment June 14, Cincinnati Urbana against Eliot Walter and its 1834 current stance 9 27 Orville C. Revis/ John H. James/ Waiting for the $150 June 15, Petersburg, VA Urbana payable to the VA Bank 1834 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 135
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 27 Pearson Sewell/ John H. James/ Notes drawn by Thomas P. June 17, Philadelphia Urbana Miller, Jack Vance, Wm. 1834 Vance & Wm. Baldwin are forwarded 9 27 Charles T. Neils/ John H. James/ Awaiting response from June 19, Jefferson Co Urbana James 1834 9 27 John Coverstone/ John H. James/ Refers to two quarters of June 18, Woodstock Urbana land to be purchases, 1834 Coverstone’s brother is involved 9 27 Denton Dunn/ John H. James/ Expects to pass through June 19, Cincinnati Urbana Springfield, would like to 1834 arrange to exchange papers at that time 9 27 N. Clement/ John H. James/ Note form J.R. Covan June 20, Zanesfield Urbana received, payment before 1834 fall term discussed 9 27 James McPherson John H. James/ J.N. Workman wants to do June 21, Urbana “Something” with James 1834 about the Gordon land 9 27 Wm. Prince & Sons/ John H. James/ Have sent James a circular June 24, Flushing Urbana about turnip and spinach 1834 seeds for sale, among other things. Asking James assistance in sales or forward circular to someone who can 9 27 Joseph Gordon/ John H. James/ Wants James to bring up to June 24, Bellefontaine Urbana court, Gordon’s note in the 1834 bank and the Bond for his land 9 27 N. Crockett/ John H. James/ Requests James to bring June 25, Lexington Urbana suit against William Fisher 1834 9 27 H.H. Goodman/ John H. James/ Small bills are credited to June 25, Cincinnati Urbana the Urbana Banking Co. 1834 9 27 S. Newell/ John H. James/ Newell is informed that Mr. June 30, Bellefontaine Urbana Casddis the bearer of some 1834 claims from 9 27 S. Newell/ John H. James/ Enclosed a letter from John June 6, Bellefontaine Urbana T. Barr for James’ 1834 inspection 9 27 Martin Marmon Samuel Newell/ Fulsom mentioned terms of June 5, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 136
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Bellefontaine payment, wants to consult 1834 Barron 9 27 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Enclosed the deed from the July 2, 1834 Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana Bank to Daniel Pierce, Cincinnati Branch Champaign Co. 9 27 Charles Fox, John H. James/ Enclosed the depositions of July 2, 1834 Cincinnati Urbana Mortimer Kirby and Heckewelder 9 27 James W. Riley, A. John H. James/ Discusses Foster’s claim July 8, 1834 Hinkle/ St. Mary’s Urbana and suit, explains Hinkle’s and Henchenson’s parts in the claim 9 27 Henry Miller Jr./ John H. James/ Indebted to T. L. Hinde and July 5, 1834 Cincinnati Urbana would like James to pay him the amount collected from A. Stevens of Westville 9 27 C.D. Bradford/ John H. James/ Letter concerns a draft July 15, Cincinnati Urbana drawn by Newton in favor 1834 of Woodruff or Mr. Hedges 9 27 Henry Stoddard/ John H. James/ Inquiries about a writ that July 16, Dayton Urbana is to be served 1834 9 27 John D. Jones/ John H. James/ Relates matter of securing July 7, 1834 Cincinnati Urbana money for Col. McPherson’s note to Mr. Fisher of Springfield 9 27 Elias Pavonts/ John H. James/ Inquiring whether James July 27, Dayton Urbana has received the subpoena 1834 from the sheriff 9 27 Henry C. Irvine/ John H. James/ Requesting a remittance July 15, Baltimore Urbana and a statement of affairs 1834 9 27 Isaac L. Gardener/ John H. James/ Gardener proposes a July 18, Bellefontaine Urbana settlement to James for 1834 Mr. Gordon 9 27 D.B. Carter/ John H. James/ Is asking for the third time July 25, Philadelphia Urbana if James received Carter’s 1834 letter inquiring about S.F. Knight and also about Carter’s claim against Crain 9 27 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ James’ account update July 25, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana 1834 Cincinnati Branch John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 137
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 27 John Coverstone/ John H. James/ Concerns Coverstone’s July 25, Woodstock Urbana inquires about land 1834 recently sold to Mr. Longworth 9 27 Stewart & Co., James John H. James/ Please tell us what success July 26, R. Baldurgh/ Urbana you have had in collecting 1834 Cincinnati our claim on Shepherd Greene 9 27 H. Bacon/ Dayton John H. James/ Concerns payment of a July 28, Urbana mortgage, explains how 1834 and when 9 27 Francis Miller/ St. John H. James/ Recalls a conversation on July 29, Mary’s Urbana the canal boat between 1834 Dayton and Cincinnati and James’ wish to employ a young German 9 27 Wm. Greene/ John H. James/ Describes deposits, August 1, Cincinnati Urbana Goodman 1834 9 27 John Ward & Co./ John H. James/ Letter received, sold 125 August 2, New York Urbana shares of your stock at 99 1834 9 27 Samuel York/ John H. James/ Leaving the West, August 4, Cincinnati Urbana discussion of “St. Clair’s 1834 Narrative” 9 27 J.N. Whitney/ John H. James/ Describes the miserable August 6, Columbus Urbana success of his collections 1834 and dull business 9 27 Samuel M. Barclay/ John H. James/ Legal case discussed, note August 6, Bedford Urbana transferred by Isaiah B. 1834 Heylin to Mr. Barr 9 27 N.H. Swayne/ John H. James/ Refers to a suit on James’ August 7, Columbus Urbana docket concerning Heinry 1834 Maple 9 27 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Discusses land in question August 8, Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana and land the bank owns 1834 Cincinnati Branch 9 27 G. Swan/ Columbus John H. James/ Discussion of banking April 15, Urbana business 1834 9 27 A.H. Buckner/ John H. James/ Discussion of lands in August 17, Jacksonville, IL Urbana Champaign and Union 1834 counties 9 27 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Franklin Bank news of August 25, Cincinnati Urbana transfers and accounts, 1834 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 138
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date family news 9 27 D.V. Dallas/ John H. James/ Ohio and Pennsylvania August 27, Pittsburgh Urbana banking news 1834 9 27 Levi James/ John H. James/ Describes a day of August 27, Cincinnati Urbana excitement for those who 1834 subscribe to stock 9 27 Joseph Clarke Jr./ John H. James/ Acting for Mr. C. Miles, August 27, Lebanon Urbana who he saw in Mississippi, 1834 explains financial circumstances 9 27 General Swan/ John H. James/ Sends a note to be paid, August 27, Columbus Urbana with amounts listed 1834 9 27 H. Davison/ Lima John H. James/ Requesting James to August 29, Urbana dispose of Davison’s land 1834 soon, so he can raise money to pay debts to the bank 9 27 M.T. Williams/ John H. James/ Discussion of scrip and August 30, Cincinnati Urbana stock in Ohio Life Insurance 1834 & Trust Co. 9 27 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Discussion of future travel August 28, Urbana Bellefontaine plans, business and the 2834 bank 9 28 Silas G. Strong/ John H. James/ Sends Urbana $20.25 by September Letters Marysville Urbana Catherine Richey, also 1, 1834 to sends case through Isaac John Rice H. James Sept- Dec 1834 9 28 Silas G. Strong/ John H. James/ Sends Pearson information September Marysville Urbana because he is the Clerk of 1, 1834 the Court of Common Please, wishes to pay the judgment and costs of his case 9 28 Silas G. Strong/ John H. James/ Concerns Strong’s land, August 11, Marysville Urbana lists survey numbers of his 1834 acres and intended use for payment John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 139
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 28 Silas G. Strong John H. James/ Discussion of Mr. Miller Urbana and his engagement to be performed on February 1 9 28 J. Espy/ Franklin John H. James/ Noted some interest has September Bank of Columbus Urbana not been paid, sending 2, 1834 particulars and a request for payment 9 28 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Apologizes and give September Steinrods near Urbana reasons for long absence, 3, 1834 Wheeling as well as notification of return 9 28 D.A. James/ John H. James/ Junius wishes D.A. to say September Cincinnati Urbana that he divided the note 3, 1834 and gives particulars, family news 9 28 Hiram A. Cartney/ John H. James/ Discusses case of Strange September Bellefontaine Urbana and others v. Burnet & 5, 1834 Spencer 9 28 John Coverstone/ John H. James/ Informing James of September Woodstock Urbana payment schedule 8, 1834 9 28 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Reports receiving a deed in September Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana Champaign Co. 9, 1834 Cincinnati Branch 9 28 P. Kelly/ Logan Co. John H. James/ Mr. Mincholl has declined September Urbana renting this season so Kelly 10, 1834 recommends Mr. Bean as a sutable rentor 9 28 J. Woodbridge/ Bank John H. James/ Lists pensions for collection September of Chillicothe Urbana 11, 1834 9 28 M.M. Heinkle/ John H. James/ Heinkle reports on the September Indianapolis Urbana opening of his binding 13, 1834 business in Indiana 9 28 H.H. Goodman, by John H. James/ Sent a Franklin Bank check September W. Goodman/ Urbana on New York, reports on 18, 1834 Cincinnati various banks 9 28 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Reports sending money to September Cincinnati Urbana the Philadelphia Bank, 24, 1834 credited by HH. Goodman and John Ward & Co 9 28 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Mr. Moore signed a September Cincinnati Urbana message that James 25, 1834 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 140
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date reports to Rianhard
9 28 Dan Ames/ Urbana John H. James/ In need of professional September Urbana services to assist in law suit 25, 1834 9 28 Christopher John H. James/ Text of letter written in September Kauffman Urbana German 29, 1834 9 28 Hartzwell and Sinks/ John H. James/ Concerns a note Mr. Sinks October 1, Cincinnati Urbana left with James on M.B. & 1834 Arrowsmith 9 28 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Mr. Fyffe delivered James’ October 4, Cincinnati Urbana letter and package, 1834 describes content, David has called on Mr. Martin 9 28 John L. Avery/ John H. James/ Discusses a mortgage and October 4, Cincinnati Urbana endorsers at length 1834 9 28 William Kinmont/ John H. James/ Kinmont desires to rent a October 5, Cincinnati Urbana farm from James and start 1834 a school on the property 9 28 Henry Miller/ John H. James/ Miller came to visits James October 5, Alexandersville by Urbana concerning the job, but he 1834 Dayton was absent 9 28 John Elliot/ John H. James/ Note drawn by Mr. Mayse October 9, Philadelphia Urbana was forwarded to Reeves 1834 and McLean in Jan of 1833, inquiries about business 9 28 Neffs Brothers, John H. James/ Neffs brothers send a note October 10, James Clark/ Urbana in clark’s favor, with his 1834 Cincinnati signature, description of transaction 9 28 John Coverstone/ John H. James/ Reports a deposit in the October 10, Winchester, VA Urbana Winchester, Virginia Bank, 1834 describes payment and land involved 9 28 Misters Prince & John H. James/ Explaining the last letter October 14, Levy Urbana they wrote in haste 1834 9 28 H. Paddelford, John H. James/ Discussion and inquiry October 16, “assignee” for Bond Urbana about the claims James has 1834 & Walbridge for Bond & Walbridge 9 28 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Financial transfers and October 16, Urbana Bank pension certificates, 1834 request for cough drops 9 28 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ General Vance’s pension, October 17, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 141
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Urbana Urbana Mr. Young of Piqua’s 1834 deposit, request for a vial of medicine 9 28 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Came from Sharon this October 17, Cincinnati Urbana morning, called at Franklin 1834 Bank, cholera outbreak 9 28 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Transactions described October 19, Cincinnati Urbana with the Franklin and the 1834 Philadelphia Banks 9 28 Elijah Haywood/ John H. James/ Land office will supply October 20, General Land Office, Urbana copies of patents 1834 Washington City requested 9 28 Jeremiah Warder, John H. James/ Business discussion Lake October 22, Secretary/ near Urbana Erie and Mad River Railroad 1834 Springfield directors meeting 9 28 Walter Dun/ near John H. James/ Requesting information October 23, Lexington, KY Urbana concerning his chancery 1834 cause in Huron Co. 9 28 Levi James/ John H. James/ Explains Lafayette Bank October 28, Cincinnati Urbana forfeiting stock, James’ 1834 involvement, aiding Mr. Foster against loss 9 28 David Shallow/ John H. James/ Sends news of his note and October 31, Wilmington Urbana when to collect the 1834 balance, land discussion 9 28 E. S. Harris/ John H. James/ Explains the Lafayette Bank November Cincinnati Urbana stock concern 4, 1834 9 28 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ William Miner, U.S. Bank V. November Agent, Bank of U.S., Urbana Robert Caldwell discussed, 6, 1834 Cincinnati Branch Franklin Bank stock 9 28 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Reports a “stir” in the Trust November Cincinnati Urbana company stock this 10, 1834 morning 9 28 Joseph Evans, John H. James/ Describes length of illness November Attorney/ Urbana and requests James to do 10, 1834 Bellefontaine his best for him in the Swain V. Demerest case 9 28 W.W. Henkle/ John H. James/ Disuccsion of banking November Indianapolis Urbana matters and stocks 11, 1834 9 28 C.D. Bradford/ John H. James/ Describes a draft to collect November Cincinnati Urbana on Joseph Hedges, drawn 11, 1834 by Newton, payable to John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 142
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Woodruff 9 28 John H. James/ John H. James/ “Mr. Folsom has taken November Bellefontaine Urbana some interst in procuring a 12, 1834 loan of $50 dollars for the bearer” 9 28 N. Longworth/ John H. James/ Legislature, their future November Cincinnati Urbana bank, farm values for a 15, 1834 widow 9 28 William Hadley/ John H. James/ Requesting money, David November Wilmington, Clinton Urbana Strantan, terms of loan 15, 1834 Co. discussed 9 28 John Ward & Co./ John H. James/ Bank and stock exchanges November New York Urbana described 16, 1834 9 28 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Enclosed a letter received November Urbana Springfield from Wheeler yesterday, 18, 1834 discusses Urbana paper 9 28 Thos. N Bakewell/ John H. James/ Answering a request for November Cincinnati Urbana specie with the appropriate 20, 1834 figures and calculations 9 28 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Steamboat business, November Cincinnati Urbana Vance’s note, Lafayette 22, 1834 stock shares 9 28 Histar, Siter and John H. James/ Seeking a settlement with November Price/ Philadelphia Urbana Isaiah B. Heylin estate at 22, 1834 Milford, OH 9 28 John Ward & Co/ John H. James/ Favor of the 17th receives November New York Urbana with 50 Ohio Life & Trust 27, 1834 sold at 118 1/2 – stock has since sold at 117 ¾ 9 28 John Groesbeck/ John H. James/ Describes remittance November Cincinnati Urbana received from Joseph 27, 1834 Vance 9 28 Elias Favorite/ John H. James/ Seeking information about November Dayton Urbana the matter James is 28, 1834 handling for Favorite since he has not heard from him since court 9 28 John Ward & Co./ John H. James/ Enclosed certificate in your November New York Urbana name 28, 1834 9 28 G. Swan/ Columbus John H. James/ Transfer of stock and November Urbana money discussed 30, 1834 9 28 B. Urner/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Handed drafts to Wm. December John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 143
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Urbana Rianhard 1, 1834 9 28 A.Thomson/ Kenton John H. James/ Case of Dan v. Manlow December Urbana discussed, involves land 2, 1834 9 28 A.Thomson/ Kenton William Bayles/ Reports location and price December Bellefontaine of land sold to John Moore 2, 1834 9 28 Thos. S. Hinde/ John H. James/ Worried about James and December Mount Carmel Urbana his lady, inquiries about 5, 1834 business, wants charter of the Trust Company 9 28 Sprague & Place/ John H. James/ Inquiry about status of December Philadelphia Urbana notes and payments 4, 1834 9 28 C.A. Bradford/ John H. James/ Sent to Mr. James on the December Cincinnati Urbana recommendation of B. 6, 1834 Drake, Joseph Hedges’ small draft, Mr. Woodruff discusses with checks and notes 9 28 A.T. Hays/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Mr. Gilford, printing December Urbana materials, terms discussed 6, 1834 9 28 N. Crockett/ John H. James/ Inquiring how his business December Newketdale, Fayette Urbana with Mr. Fisher is 6, 1834 Co. progressing, chancery suit 9 28 G. Swan/ Columbus John H. James/ Gov. Bell’s letter of December Urbana recommendation by Swan 9, 1834 9 28 Levi James/ John H. James/ Stock transfers, December Cincinnati Urbana steamboats, financial 12, 1834 politics, family news 9 28 John Ward & Co./ John H. James/ Bank statement December New York Urbana 12, 1834 9 28 Gen. Thad Hamilton/ John H. James/ Instructions by Mr. Cope December Columbus Urbana for Chase 15, 1834 9 28 Levi James/ John H. James/ Stock transfers, dealings December Cincinnati Urbana with Mr. Cope, Mr. Chase 17, 1834 and the sale described, Lafayette Stock, steamboat, family/health news 9 28 Hiram McCartney/ John H. James/ Received a letter December Bellefontaine Urbana concerning business of 26, 1834 Lewis and Cowles 9 28 N. Thomson/ John H. James/ Requested by Mr. Wm. December Philadelphia Urbana Rianhard’s brother to 23, 1834 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 144
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date authorize James to receive an amount of money coming from Thomson’s late firm 9 28 J.R. Cerauw/ John H. James/ Inquiring about any December Cincinnati Urbana collections James has made 26, 1834 for Cerauw lately 9 28 Sprogell & Pacle by John H. James/ Discussion of the December M. Sprogell Urbana bankruptcy of Knight and 27, 1834 the actions his creditors are planning to take against him 9 28 Wm. Rianhard, Cas/ John H. James/ Copies an alarming letter December Urbana Urbana from J. Woodbridge within 30, 1834 Rianhard’s own letter- from Bank of Chillicothe who compares current banking crisis to that of 1816 9 28 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ James just left the Franklin December Columbus Urbana Bank of Columbus where 31, 1834 he saw Mr. Levau 9 29 Thomas S. Hinde/ John H. James/ Mr. Starr’s charter, January 28, Letters Mount Carmel, IL Urbana Vadailia, Pres. Jackson and 1835 to National Bank politics, John Hughe’s case and the H. Federal Court in Hamilton, James Kentucky discoveries, Col. Jan- H. Beard, health news, John May Hamilton 1835 9 29 Levi John H. James/ Discussion of financial January 5, James/Cincinnati Urbana notes and banks, family 1835 news 9 29 Place & Thork/ John H. James/ Receipt for Benjamin January 5, Cincinnati Urbana Sellers with an explanation 1835 of balance, terms of payment 9 29 John Rhea/ East John H. James/ Inquiry about land sale January 7, Liberty Urbana with Mr. Rabb 1835 9 29 R. Osborn/ John H. James/ Concerns land sold to Mr. January 13, Columbus Urbana Rhea of Logan county that 1835 was bought by Mr. John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 145
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Woodbury, terms of deed and payment 9 29 Walter Dun/ John H. James/ Pleased about settlement January 14, Lexington, KY Urbana of court case land suit in 1835 Hardin County, tax sale of Manlow land to Mr. Starling, legal business 9 29 Henry Starr/ John H. James/ Handed this letter y Egbert January 16, Cincinnati Urbana Starr of New York, agent of 1835 mercantile store in New York 9 29 John G. Jones/ John H. James/ Mortgage from James Kelly January 16, Cincinnati Urbana and wife discusses, 1835 property and terms 9 29 M. D. Wheeler & John H. James/ Claim of about $200 January 19, Co./ Zanesville Urbana against someone in 1835 Bellefontaine 9 29 John Coverstone/ John H. James/ Sent a draft on the farmers January 24, Woodstock, VA Urbana Bank and is awaiting 1835 response 9 29 Alison Owen/ John H. James/ Seeking information about January 27, Cincinnati Urbana residence of Ebenezer 1835 Walter and the judgment against him 9 29 D.B. Carter/ John H. James/ “Begging” a reply to his January 29, Philadelphia Urbana communication 1835 9 29 Samuel Newell/ John H. James/ Sends legislative news, January 29, Columbus Urbana General Vance’s 1835 resignation and ensuing election of Major General with possibilities described 9 29 D.G. Rabb/ John H. James/ Inquiring about suit and February 1, Lawrenceburg/ Urbana notes left with John Rhea, 1835 Indiana difficulties with postal delivery described 9 29 Hartzell & Sinks/ John H. James/ Concerning a note Mr. February 1, Cincinnati Urbana Sinks left with James on 1835 McGraw and Arrowsmith 9 29 Crane, Beach & Co./ John H. James/ Enclosed please find notice February Cincinnati Urbana of note payable to O. Riley 19, 1835 of the Franklin Bank 9 29 N. Corckett/ Fayette John H. James/ Inquiring about business February 4, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 146
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Count, KY Urbana with M. Fisher, the 1835 chancery suits 9 29 Henry C. Irvine/ John H. James/ Check from the Urbana February Baltimore Urbana Bank on the Commercial 12, 1835 and Farmers Bank of Maryland discussed 9 29 Thomas Peirce/ John H. James/ Enclosed two claims February Cincinnati Urbana against two neighbors of 13, 1835 Westville for collection in a prudent manner 9 29 T. P. Miller/ West John H. James/ Miller wants to give the 3 February Liberty Urbana lots called the Public 14, 1835 Square in West Liberty to Charles Hildebrand 9 29 J.D. & C. Jones/ John H. James/ Mortgage of James Kelly February Cincinnati Urbana and wife discussed, terms 17, 1835 of payment, wrote to Rianhard about Col. McPherson 9 29 T.P. Miller/ West John H. James/ Miller has one more February Liberty Urbana question concerning Mr. 17, 1835 Newell’s planning of the town and county seat 9 29 J.M Espry/ Columbus John H. James/ Cashier for the Xenia Bank, February Urbana stockholders, Mr. J. 18, 1835 Murdoch is the Espry’s candidate 9 29 Wm. S. Sullivant/ John H. James/ Discussion of the Tyler February Columbus Urbana Lands in Champaign County 19, 1835 9 29 M.D. Wheeler & Co/ John H. James/ Daniel Patterson’s note February Zanesville Urbana describes and how the 24, 1835 books stand, terms of payment listed 9 29 Thomas Hinde/ John H. James/ Discussion of legislature February Mount Carmel Urbana and court 27, 1835 9 29 R.E. Rinkle/ West John H. James/ Mr. Scott purchased 8 February Liberty Urbana heifers for you and left 27, 1835 them at my house 9 29 M.D. Wheeler & Co./ John H. James/ It was an oversight in our March 2, Zanesville Urbana not noticing your remarks 1835 on the July account of Christian names of our firm John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 147
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 29 Robert Wilson/ West John H. James/ Concerns suit that John March 3, Liberty Urbana Wilson has brought against 1835 Robert Wilson, discusses the situation and the ensuing court terms 9 29 J. R. Coraw/ John H. James/ Inquiries about his claims March 4, Cincinnati Urbana against a few people, 1835 especially Mr. Robart 9 29 Augustus Moore/ John H. James/ Sends reactions to some of March 5, Franklin Bank of Urbana James’ drafts, particularly 1835 Cincinnati that of James Hamilton 9 29 Charles Fox/ John H. James/ John L. Avery’s mortgage March 7, Cincinnati Urbana on the farm of Robert 1835 Caldwell discussed 9 29 R. Osborne/ John H. James/ Discussion of the trial of March 9, Columbus Urbana the land cause in Shelby 1835 County 9 29 P.B. Wilcox/ John H. James/ Mr. William Sullivant has March 10, Columbus Urbana employed Mr. Wilcox to 1835 recover certain lands in which James has an interest 9 29 M.M. Henkle/ John H. James/ Describes the plan to start March 12, Indianapolis Urbana an Indiana State Bank with 1835 James’ assistance 9 29 W.G. Vance, Cashier/ John H. James/ Did not write earlier of the March 6, Lafayette Bank, Urbana installments due on stock 1835 Cincinnati because of illness in James’ family 9 29 Herman Cope, John H. James/ Discusses shares of Franklin March 16, Agent/ U.S. Bank, Urbana Bank trust, case of Bank v. 1835 Cincinnati Caldwell 9 29 N.Z. McColloch/ John H. James/ Mr. David Stratton asked March 20, Bellefontaine Urbana McColloch to send copies 1835 of the transcripts of records of records of judgment of Urbana Bank 9 29 P.B. Wilcox/ John H. James/ Refers to previous letter March 20, Columbus Urbana written by Wilcox 1835 9 29 Samuel McCord/ John H. James/ Describes an engine March 22, Pittsburgh Urbana recently purchased, 1835 previous ownership, terms John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 148
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date of sale, specifications 9 29 Sumner Clark/ John H. James/ Clark holds a note of J. March 24, Columbus Urbana Vaughan’s of West Liberty 1835 for about $300, inquires about responsibility and social standing of Vaughan 9 29 J.B. Heylin/ John H. James/ Sale of Urbana Bank stock, March 25, Philadelphia Urbana Richard Price inquired 1835 about the Milford property 9 29 Jowl Frankeberger/ John H. James/ Refuses to pay payment to March 25, Sydney, OH Urbana John Buckland, explains 1835 9 29 N. Crockett/ Fayette John H. James/ Suit in Chancery, Fisher V. March 31, County Urbana Crockett, mentions Mr. 1835 Mason 9 29 John Woods/ John H. James/ Hamilton Bank’s cashier March 31, Hamilton Urbana has resigned and they are 1835 seeking another, John Murdock has been recently named to their board 9 29 John H. James/ Letter written in James’ Urbana handwriting with no date, address or signature 9 29 Hamilton Davison/ John H. James/ Received James’ letter by April 1, Lima Urbana Mr. Cochran, discusses 1835 disposing of and mortgaging property 9 29 Levi James/ John H. James/ Note applied to Lafayette April 3, Cincinnati Urbana Bank and explains payment 1835 of the stock, Mr. Fyffe and the branch bank 9 29 W.W. Henkle/ John H. James/ Reports on Indiana’s new April 4, Indianapolis Urbana reception of Urbana paper 1835 and the progress of Indiana State Bank 9 29 D.G. Rabb/ John H. James/ Rhea has informed Rabb he April 11, Lawrenceburg Urbana is ready to sell and settle, 1835 wants them to stop suit, gives directions 9 29 Levi James/ John H. James/ Personal and family health April 14, Cincinnati Urbana news, the steamship “The 1835 Splendid” on the way to New Orleans John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 149
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 29 Bev. Anderson/ John H. James/ Concerns possibility of a April 15, Petersburg Urbana land recovery case by 1835 various heirs 9 29 John M. Coy/ John H. James/ Deposited to your credit April 20, Chillicothe Urbana thirty dollars in the Bank 1835 9 29 J.R. Coraw/ John H. James/ Yours with draft for $59 April 20, Cincinnati Urbana balance due from W. 1835 Clement was duly received 9 29 J. N. Riley/ St. Mary’s John H. James/ Describes a verbal answer April 21, Urbana by hand of Doctor 1835 Murdoch, explains another case 9 29 J.R. Swan/ Columbus John H. James/ James’ letter in relation to April 22, Urbana Methodist Chapel received 1835 9 29 Silas G. Strong/ John H. James/ Wish to be informed by April 1835 Marysville Urbana what authority M.Magrew, Mayor of Urbana takes the acknowledgment of Deed 9 29 Underwood, Baldwin John H. James/ Describes latest paper to April 23, & Spencer, Urbana be printed, Mr. Heylin is 1835 Philadelphia mentioned 9 29 Calvin Fletcher/ John H. James/ Losing patience on account April 24, Cincinnati Urbana of the delay of payment for 1835 the balance due me on Stephen Erwins two notes 9 29 R. Barclay Hanlan for John H. James/ Concerns case of Urbana April 23, Stratton/ Urbana Urbana Bank v. Warren Sabin, 1835 Logan Co. Court 9 29 Benjamin Tappan/ John H. James/ Curators of the Historical April 25, Columbus Urbana and Philosophical Society 1835 of Ohio have directed me to request you to deliver the annual discourse at their meeting in December 9 29 J. Dille/ Springfield John H. James/ Found no Granville paper in April 29, Urbana Cincinnati, discusses 1835 making a constitutional contact paper 9 29 Wm. Rianhard & Co. John H. James/ Reports drawing on April 29, Urbana Urbana Philadelphia Bank for 1835 people from Bellefontaine who are travelling to John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 150
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Philadelphia 9 29 Levi James/ John H. James/ Received a letter this April 30, Cincinnati Urbana morning without a date 1835 and evidently not meant for Levi, family and business news 9 29 A.Bishop John H. James/ Requesting a deed made to May 2, Urbana him by his father for 40 1835 acres of land in Clarke County 9 29 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Send this day to Phil. Bank May 2, Cincinnati Urbana $3000 1835 9 29 Wm. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Letter from Pres. Of the May 2, Urbana Urbana Trust Co. proposes a 1835 deposit for loans 9 29 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Have sent to Phil. Bank May 4, Cincinnati Urbana $2000 1835 9 29 John H. James/ Wm. Rianhard/ Reports transfer of the May 1835 Cincinnati Urbana funds to John Ward & Co. for Rianhard’s credit 9 29 George James/ John H. James/ Inquiring about a note that May 5, Zanesville Urbana needs to be collected from 1835 James Hedges, a tavern keeper 9 29 John Winn/ John H. James/ John g. Caldwell will be May 6, Springfield, IL Urbana able to pay debts mainly 1835 through getting estate of L.F. Grains 9 29 Underwood, Bald & John H. James/ Reporting delivery of note May 13, Spencer/ Urbana “impressions” by Mrs. R.S. 1835 Philadelphia Canby 9 29 M.T. Williams/ John H. James/ Letter is about Mr. Jos. H. May 13, Cincinnati Urbana Bell, past employment and 1835 future employment prospects 9 29 N.Z. McColloch John H. James/ Paying off a debt, tells Mary 14, Urbana James to say by Mr. Skinner 1835 whether he wishes an execution issued in the case of Becylok v. Oleut 9 29 John H. James Aaron Kaudell James is calling the May 14, Postmaster General’s 1835 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 151
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date attention to corrupt contracts and delivery to Southwestern Ohio 9 29 Orville C. Rives/ John H. James/ Note that was supposed to May 18, Lagrange Urbana be paid in Petersburg, VA 1835 to Mr. W.R. Beach to be paid of form Crane & Beach 9 29 Underwood, Bald & John H. James/ Explains the completion of May 21, Spencer/ Urbana James’ order of 1835 Philadelphia impressions, delivered to Mr. Heylin 9 29 John G. Fulton/ John H. James/ Fulton has discovered his May 21, Zanesville Urbana claim against Mr. Robbnett 1835 of Cincinnati has been paid 9 29 Herman Cope, John H. James/ Enclosed a note and a writ May 23, Agent/ U.S. Bank, Urbana of execution: Bank of U. 1835 Cincinnati States v. Robert Caldwell 9 29 Paul McNeel/ John H. James/ Concerns debts of Reuben April 28, Pocahontas County, Urbana Radar 1835 Huntersville, VA 9 29 J.R. Hoblin/ Post John H. James/ Answer to James’ charges May 25, Office Department, Urbana against the contractors, 1835 Northern Division point by point 9 29 David Shallow/ John H. James/ Discusses coroner, W. May 25, Washington Urbana Sabin, Wm. R. Cole 1835 9 29 W. Greene/ John H. James/ Reports conversation with May 25, Cincinnati Urbana M.R. Williams and J.H. 1835 Groesbeck concerning trust and stock with the Bank 9 30 N.G. Gouiford/ John H. James/ Asks James if he had left a June 1, Letters Cincinnati Urbana check for the balance due 1835 to because he has not John received one yet H. James June- Sept 1835 9 30 Isaiah Drake/ John H. James/ Discussion of the bill and June 2, Cincinnati Urbana payments for the Quarterly 1835 Review 9 30 The Bank of John H. James/ Enclosed a note for $25 June 2, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 152
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Columbus Urbana 1835** 9 30 Walter Dun/ John H. James/ Several months ago Dun January 3, Lexington, KY Urbana wrote the clerk of the court 1835 of county pleas to get the decree that James secured, does not want to sell land 9 30 J.L. Mayne/ John H. James/ Mayne says early last year June 6, Cincinnati Urbana he placed in James hand a 1835 note for suit by J.W. Crain, wants to know if anything has or will be done about it 9 30 John Coverstone/ John H. James/ Deposited $585 in a bank June 7, Shenandoah Co, VA Urbana of Virginia Winchester to 1835 be applied to his payment of land 9 30 David Markely John H. James/ Would like to borrow $25 June 10, Urbana for four days 1835 9 30 Wright Hodges/ John H. James/ Received letter enclosing a June 12, Cincinnati Urbana draft for H.H. Goodman for 1835 $153.68 for the closing 9 30 N.J. McColloch John H. James/ Mr. Stanbuck needs to take June 11, Urbana out a loan of $150, will 1835 mortgage his farm work $800 9 30 Symmes/ Columbus John H. James/ Discussion of James’ letter June 24, Urbana 1835 9 30 T.J. Wharton/ John H. James/ Wharton is sorry he never June 25, Philadelphia Urbana sent the reports on the 1835 revisions of the laws as he promised 9 30 Thomas Prince/ John H. James/ Payment was received and June 27, Cincinnati Urbana the $250 was paid 1835 9 30 C.T. Meiles/ Fayette John H. James/ Authorizing James to settle June 28, Urbana the receipt for any money 1835 in the case against M/ Elijah 9 30 The Bank of John H. James/ Enclosed a note for $25 June 29, Columbus Urbana 1835 9 30 W. Greene/ John H. James/ Illegible July 1, 1835 Cincinnati Urbana 9 30 Philadelphia John H. James/ Told James that he had July 2, 1835 Urbana received the $104.44 that John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 153
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date was postmarked on June 21, 1835 9 30 Walter Dun/ near John H. James/ In favor of James’ July 3, 1835 Lexington Urbana argument for those who are entitled to fees in the division of the Malow 9 30 Mr. M.H, Mr. I.V. John H. James/ The men would like a copy July 4, 1835 Baldwin, Mr. F.M, Urbana of the oration that James Mr. T.R. Raymond, delivered on Independence Mr. McDonald, Mr. J. Day Brray, Mr. M. Rock 9 30 F. M Baveay/ John H. James/ Delayed writing James on July 7, 1835 Bedford Urbana the subject of Ritter’s claim because his client recently moved to New York 9 30 Ohio Life Insurance John H. James/ Letter from James was July 8, 1835 Agency/ Dayton Urbana received, accompanying information in the case of Rob Donovan will be attended to at once and the results forwarded to James 9 30 W. Murray/ below John H. James/ July 16, Wheeling Urbana 1835 9 30 Herman Copley/ John H. James/ Received James letter, July 17, Cincinnati Urbana would like before next 1835 term to have a writ put upon the judgment James won in the case of the Bank v. Sam McCord 9 30 Philadelphia John H. James/ Refers James to previous July 23, Urbana letters where he omitted 1835 the debts of Boggs 9 30 Herman Copley/ John H. James/ James letter of the 16th was July 20, Cincinnati Urbana received, discussion of 1835 money 9 30 Calvin Fletcher/ John H. James/ Received two deeds for the July 20, Indianapolis Urbana same piece of land and 1835 presumes it was a mistake 9 30 J. Colaham/ John H. James/ Not gained any new July 21, Bellefontaine Urbana information on the lot but 1835 may be able to gain info John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 154
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date from Sml. Jewels 9 30 Office at the Bank of John H. James/ Bank received the favor of July 25, the U.S./ Cincinnati Urbana July 23rd and enclosed is a 1835 note due the 16th 9 30 Isaiah N. Whitting/ John H. James/ Whiting is preparing to go July 27, Columbus Urbana on a trip to eastern cities 1835 and needs money 9 30 E. Lave/ Norwalk, John H. James/ Happy that James will allow July 28, Huron Co, OH Urbana him to take 50 shares of 1835 the Urbana Insurance company for himself and personal friends 9 30 J. Colaham/ John H. James/ Colaham wrote to James July 29, Bellefontaine Urbana previously and has not 1835 received a reply concerning the movement of the lot 9 30 S.D. Garnau/ John H. James/ Received James letter with July 30, Cincinnati Urbana the enclosed $400, 1835 promises to repay the money 9 30 Morris Drake/ John H. James/ Knows that James collected August 1, Cincinnati Urbana $1000 on the Reshner 1835 mortgages, answers questions concerning the mortgage 9 30 Torbet/ Springfield John H. James/ Bearer at the letter, Mr. August 3, Urbana Hepworth is paying a visit 1835 to Urbana 9 30 James Marvin/ near John H. James/ States that no execution August 8, Zanesville, Logan Urbana had been issued in a case 1835 County of James but the clerk issued one 9 30 Graham/ Miami John H. James/ Graham’s friend, Mr. August 19, County Urbana McNeil wishes to do some 1835 clearing for James, wants to make enough money so that he can buy back his land which is all sold 9 30 Bank of Ohio Life John H. James/ The bank received James August 7, Insurance and Trust Urbana letter of the 6th, 1835 Company/ Cincinnati misunderstood James in regard to receipts John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 155
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 30 C. Macalester/ John H. James/ Bill of sale for 6 shares of August 7, Philadelphia Urbana canal stock, all of the 1835 shares cost $692.00 9 30 William R. Foster John H. James/ August 12, Urbana 1835 9 30 Worthington/ John H. James/ Received James letter August 15, Cincinnati Urbana enclosing the note against 1835 Findlay, has been unable to talk to Findlay because he has been in his boarding house up the river 9 30 John H. James/ August 12, Urbana 1835 9 30 Starling Gilbert/ John H. James/ Wants James to hand the August 12, Cincinnati Urbana enclosed papers to the 1835 Notary and if they are accepted return it for further instructions 9 30 Morris Drake/ John H. James/ Drake received one August 14, Cincinnati Urbana thousand dollars on 1835 account of a claim remitted to James by the hand of Mr. Goodman, papers will be placed on James’ credit 9 30 J.P. Miller/ West John H. James/ Miller would like James to August 19, Liberty Urbana get a certain man off his 1835 farm because he doesn’t contribute anything 9 30 Davis Walling/ John H. James/ The note left with James by August 19, Louisville Urbana Mr. Lasuer for collection on 1835 Mrs. J. in favor of Mr. George King has been turned over to him 9 30 James/ Lebanon John H. James/ Received a letter from Mr. August 20, Urbana Miles while in Mississippi a 1835 few weeks ago, will deliver the letter and the receipt to James as soon as he hears that the business is settled 9 30 John H. James/ Mr. Rianhard/ Anthony has offered a note August 24, Springfield Urbana of 3 for discount, describes 1835 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 156
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date the rate of notes in other places, thinks that Anthony is lying about the loan and is buying goods with it 9 30 N. John H. James/ Would like to know if August 25, Urbana James has any testimony 1835 that may prove helpful in a case 9 30 John R. John H. James/ Told James that he hasn’t August 27, Urbana heard anything about his 1835 claim against Mr. B. Sellers 9 30 Spencer, Strong & John H. James/ Disposed of their claim August 27, Blackey/ Cincinnati Urbana against Crain & Kellogg, 1835 firm wants James to send a manuscript of the judgment obtained 9 30 G.S. Goodman/ John H. James/ Enclosed is a note from August 31, Cincinnati Urbana Mrs. Crane which 1835 Goodman wants executed and the proceeds sent to him 9 30 John H. James/ John A. James Staying in Indianapolis a August 29, Indianapolis few more days so he can 1835 cultivate an acquaintance with the branch before they know much about the papers 9 30 Joseph J. James/ John H. James/ Note in the Lafayette Bank September Cincinnati Urbana for $3000 has been left 1, 1835 9 30 Bank of Chillicothe John H. James/ September Urbana 3, 1835 9 30 J.R./ Cincinnati John H. James/ Received James’ letter with September Urbana the draft on Spencer, 10, 1835 Strong and Blackley for $21.70, feels that James has been strong in his demands 9 30 A.H. Buckner/ John H. James/ Tells James that he September Jacksonville Urbana enclosed the right hand 14, 1835 halves of the $10.00 notes at Western River Bank 9 30 David A. James/ John H. James/ Resting while his mule who September John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 157
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Folkes House Urbana received an injury is 15, 1835 recovering 9 30 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Cope gives a description September Agency Office, Urbana (including size and price) of 17, 1835 Cincinnati the lands which are for sale 9 30 J. Woodrige/ Bank of John H. James/ Received John’s letter of September Chillicothe Urbana the 12th, discussion of land 17, 1835 and financial balance 9 30 Spencer, Strong & John H. James/ The firm would like James September Blackley/ Cincinnati Urbana to get the signature of the 19, 1835 judge who presided at James’ court 9 30 Columbus John H. James/ Harrison left his place this September Urbana morning for Cincinnati, said 21, 1835 that he would not at this time be able to visit Urbana but should do so in a few weeks 9 30 Joseph Jr./ Lebanon John H. James/ Would like to know if September Urbana James received the letters 22, 1835 he sent concerning business 9 30 Joseph H. Crane/ John H. James/ Sent a book to James, badly September Dayton Urbana bound, several leaves are 23, 1835 loose 9 30 Bellefontaine John H. James/ Would like to borrow $75 September Urbana from the Urbana Bank 23, 1835 9 30 Sprogell and Place/ John H. James/ Discussion of the fact that September Philadelphia Urbana their notes against the 24, 1835 Knights have not been paid 9 30 John/ Pittsburg John H. James/ Found that Mr. Weaver had September Urbana departed from his place in 24, 1835 Wheeling, is to meet Mr. Weaver in Washington City on Oct. 6 9 30 David A. James/ John H. James/ Remaining on account of September Laport Urbana walker’s advice 25, 1835 9 30 Thomas S. Ande/ John H. James/ On his way to Springfield September Marysville, Clay Co., Urbana and will return to Mt. 30, 1835 IL Carmel in a few days 9 31 N. Crockett/ John H. James/ Received James’ letter on October 1, Letters Georgetown Urbana the 18th, would like to start 1835 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 158
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date to an appeal in the case of John Crockett v. Fisher, would H. have like to have watched James James in court but was Oct- misinformed about the Dec time, will be over next fall 1835 9 31 James McPherson/ John H. James/ Writing about a woman October 5, Pleasant Places Urbana named Beaver Elizabeth 1835 Sherry who parted from her husband who is now refusing to return her dowry, woman was captured by Indians and saved by McPherson 9 31 J.J. James/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Describes some business October 7, Urbana transactions with a 1835 description of purchases, family news 9 31 Elam P. Layden/ John H. James/ Was requested to write October 9, Cincinnati Urbana James by Mrs. Bishop 1835 concerning the case against Robert Caldwell, Mr. McCord is handling the case 9 31 A.A. Richards/ John H. James/ Illegible October 12, Dayton Urbana 1835 9 31 S.M. Barclay/ John H. James/ Leaving the country October 12, Bedford Urbana tomorrow 1835 9 31 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Reached Jefferson this December Jefferson Urbana evening, local news, travel 5, 1835 details 9 31 Hetterman & John H. James/ Discussion about the claim October 13, Mcaudley/ Urbana of Conley & Welsh v. 1835 Pittsburgh Anderson Boggs 9 31 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Mr. Sellers will bring the October 14, Urbana Bellefontaine news of Urbana Co to 1835 James 9 31 Calvin Fletcher/ John H. James/ Discussion of the Covington October 17, Indianapolis Urbana land and future plans for 1835 the space 9 31 Warren Jenkins/ John H. James/ By order of the court the October 19, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 159
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Columbus Urbana claims due C. Cowles have 1835 been placed in Jenkins hands for collection 9 31 K.B. Carter/ John H. James/ Would like to know what is October 20, Philadelphia Urbana being done about his 1835 claims. Would also like to know what happened to the property that he authorized James to put on his account 9 31 M.J. Hatch/ John H. James/ Hatch understood it to be October 22, Cincinnati Urbana James intention to write to 1835 Commercial Bank the treasury department on the subject of the claim 9 31 Jos. Clark John H. James/ Thankful to James for October 22, Urbana sending him the note and is 1835 obliged that James settled the business of Chas. T. Miles so quickly 9 31 W. Greene/ John H. James/ Would like to know if his October 26, Cincinnati Urbana bill on John Ward would be 1835 acceptable to the bank 9 31 C. Macalester/ John H. James/ Wants to know if John October 26, Philadelphia Urbana James did anything with 1835 the accounts that Macalester sent him 9 31 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Received James’ letter October 27, Cincinnati, Agency Urbana enclosing the checks on the 1835 Office, U.S. Bank Life and Trust Co. 9 31 Mr. R. Foster/ John H. James/ The whole amount of stock October 28, Cincinnati Urbana in Lafayette was taken and 1835 Foster borrowed $100 from the bank on James 9 31 W. Rianhard/ Urbana John H. James/ Bank secured the mail November Urbana contract 2, 1835 9 31 Samuel Kelner/ John H. James/ Evans land is not for sale, November Hagenstrom Urbana not be able to be sold until 2, 1835 the youngest reaches legal age 9 31 W. Rianhard/ Urbana John H. James/ Sent John a bank November Bank Urbana statement, asks James to 4, 1835 make a remittance to a list John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 160
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date of people including Judge Bennett 9 31 J.R. John H. James/ Mr. Robinson cannot November Urbana accommodate, found one 8, 1835 room a few steps from the principal stair but the window looks through the back street 9 31 Richard Paxton/ William McDonald/ Was informed that he had November Philadelphia Urbana signed off for Mr. Rianhard 11, 1835 for 33 cents on the dollar for the debt of interest which they are still willing to take 9 31 Dayton John H. James/ Enclosed a report to James November Urbana after he considered it with 13, 1835 the President of the Board 9 31 Mr. M. Heuker/ John H. James/ Authorized James to draw November Indianapolis Urbana money, up to $1500 till 15 16, 1835 days hence 9 31 John Shim/ Urbana John H. James/ Wrote that he had received November Urbana two nasty letters and 16, 1835 would have answered the first one but the interest on the account was estimated wrong 9 31 John H. James/ Paul Strickland will not pay November Urbana for the land, the place 16, 1835 needs repair and the old lady doesn’t care, would like to work the land for one or two years 9 31 Samuel/ Dayton John H. James/ Tells James if he finds any November Urbana problem with the report 17, 1835 that he will not submit it to the president of the board 9 31 John H. James/ Mayor of Cincinnati *Rough Draft* presents a Urbana list of questions concerning licensing practices in Ohio, that he would like asked of the assembly the next time they are in session John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 161
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 31 Newell/ John H. James/ Would like to accompany November Bellefontaine Urbana James to Columbus on his 18, 1835 next trip 9 31 N. J. McColloch John H. James/ Looked in the court’s November Urbana journal but was unable to 19, 1835** find the entry concerning the case of Burnett & Spencer vs. John Newell 9 31 J.H. DeFreez/ Piqua John H. James/ Wrote James several November Urbana months ago but received 20, 1835 no reply, would like information on the case 9 31 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Receives $240, Col. Bellefontaine Urbana McPherson sent $30, discussion of business, travel plans 9 31 David A. James/ John H. James/ Purchased a stove for John November Cincinnati Urbana and is sending it to him on 19, 1835 a canal barge 9 31 Mr. Greene/ John H. James/ Mad River Railroad is not a November Cincinnati Urbana good proposal to suggest at 20, 1835 the present time 9 31 Henry C. Irvine/ John H. James/ Would like James to sign an November Baltimore Urbana enclosed deed which would 21, 1835 allow him to make titles to any property purchased by his grandfather’s executors in the state of Ohio 9 31 M.T. Williams/ John H. James/ Questions regarding the November Cincinnati Urbana Life and Trust Co 21, 1835 9 31 E. H. Cummings/ John H. James/ Mr. Caswill who Mr. November Springfield Urbana Cummings saw last night 21, 1835 said that he forgot to tell James that Mr. Morris R. Black of Cincinnati had place in his harbors 9 31 Whiteman/ Office of John H. James/ James’ policy expires on November Insurance Company Urbana the 28th of November and 21, 1835 can be received by filing for an application 9 31 N.J. McColloch/ John H. James/ Was told last evening to November Bellefontaine Urbana pay some taxes for James 23, 1835 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 162
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date in his county 9 31 Jos. R/ Columbus John H. James/ The plants James ordered November Urbana have arrived 24, 1835 9 31 Samuel/ Point John H. James/ Will come visit whichever November Pleasant near Urbana day James appoints, would 25, 1835 Bellefontaine like to go to Dublin 9 31 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Received James’ letter and November Agency Office of U.S. Urbana payment on the land, 25, 1835 Bank, Cincinnati James will soon receive a bill of sale 9 31 Samuel R. Miller/ John H. James/ Since he has receive no November Cincinnati Urbana reply from Mr. Wiggins he 26, 1835 feels that the Urbana Bank stock should be divided 9 31 James Reynolds/ John H. James/ After looking over the November Cincinnati Urbana inventory books when 25, 1835 H.A.A dissolved the partnership, they have found changes 9 31 Enoch D. John/ John H. James/ Proposing that the contract December Office of Urbana be worded to cover the 4, 1835 Lawrenceburg whole loan of $40 Insurance Co. 9 31 John H. James/ Enoch D. John Copy of the contract Urbana described in the previous entry 9 31 P.A. Sprigman/ Bank John H. James/ On Monday, Spigman’s December of Springfield Urbana bank bill will be called up to 5, 1835 order by Parliamentary order 9 31 John H. James/ Mr. Rianhard/ Asks Rianhard to send his December Nobles No. 7 Urbana trunks and possessions 7, 1835 along with McDonald 9 31 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Contracts are made for Mr. December Cincinnati Urbana W. Jonah, ready for his first 7, 1835 installment and signature if John wishes to purchase any land just put the installment in the mail 9 31 J.C. Acheson/ John H. James/ He expects James’ December Columbus Urbana company to buy the land in 8, 1835 compliance with the 9th John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 163
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date section of the proposals of the Post Master General for the mail contracts 9 31 John H. James/ Mr. Acheson/ Unable to give Acheson a December Urbana Columbus decision at this time, does 8, 1835 not know what the new affairs will be 9 31 John H. James/ Mr. Acheson/ Does own stock on the December Urbana Columbus route in the Urbana 8, 1835 Company but does not hold a managerial position 9 31 George B. Way/ John H. James/ Would like James to show December Toledo Urbana some hospitality to a young 8, 1835 gentleman name Mr. M. McKay who would like to discuss the petitions from Toledo to the legislature with James 9 31 Mr. Rianhard/ John H. James/ Discussion of business, Mr. December Urbana Columbus, Member Heuker, payroll and 9, 1835 of the Ohio Senate changes in banking practices 9 31 Mr. M. Heuker Mr. Rianhard & Mr. *Originally enclosed with James/ Urbana Rianhard letter dated 12/9/1835*Heuker asks that the bills be sent to him so that the borrowers may have the opportunity to comply with the regulations 9 31 Lucian Chatfield John H. James/ Has cut one acre of December Urbana underbrush on the White 10, 1835 Farm and found that he can do it for $1.25 per acre 9 31 John H. James/ Mr. Rianhard/ James says that a December Columbus Urbana resolution passed in the 11, 1835 house and pending in the Senate is calling for the banks to give information similar to that of last year, would like Rianhard to send a Charter of Bank Laws John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 164
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 31 R. Whiting/ Bank of John H. James/ There is no more stock for December Lanceburgh Columbus sale, an increase in capital 11, 1835 will be called for 9 31 John H. James/ Mr. Rianhard/ Encloses a letter to Heuker December Columbus Urbana which he asks to be 11, 1835 approved by the board (Heuker is being fired) 9 31 Peter Price/ John H. James/ Received James second December Philadelphia Urbana installment on land in 12, 1835 Union Co 9 31 John Coverstone/ John H. James/ Would like James to get December Woodstock Urbana Silas Clem to pay the rest of 12, 1835 his balance, initially paid off part of the debt but never finished 9 31 D.O Coupland/ John H. James/ Thanking James for lending December Chillicothe Columbus him thirty dollars, if there is 12, 1835 any way he can help out James he will try 9 31 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Bought 200 shares of stock December Urbana Bank Columbus at $52 per share from 12, 1835 Matthew Muller 9 31 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Sent $840 dollars to the December Columbus Urbana Philadelphia Bank, also 14, 1835 sending $418 to Cincinnati which he would like credited to his account 9 31 John H. James/ John H. James/ Agrees with Rianhard December Columbus Urbana about the scarcity of the 14, 1835 Eastern funds 9 31 C. Authery/ John H. James/ Received James letter December Columbus Columbus asking for opinion on the 14, 1835 incorporation of the Mad River Bank, will go on with proceedings 9 31 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ The letter about Henkel December Urbana Columbus was submitted to the 15, 1835 Board, discussion of business 9 31 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ James gave Morris an December Urbana Columbus obligation to made a deed 15, 1835 to Jacob Carmoney John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 165
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date because he is dissatisfied with the deed, Morris has left the money to pay the note of $405 9 31 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Received James’ letter December Urbana Columbus enclosing $448 for credits 17, 1835 to the agency, it is of great importance to make a report because it will impress the board 9 31 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Enclosed a letter from the December Urbana Bank Columbus Indianapolis Branch Bank 19, 1835 and would like James to return it to Mr. Wiley with the appropriate remarks 9 31 J.A. John H. James/ Illegible December Urbana 20, 1835 9 31 E. Glenn/ Urbana John H. James/ Glenn exhibited James’ December Columbus letter to the board but they 21, 1835 have made no decision as of yet 9 31 Tom Hunt/ Urbana John H. James/ John Henry James was December Columbus indisposed but is now well 22, 1835 9 31 J.B. Trevor/ John H. James/ Surprised that the Supreme December Philadelphia Bank Columbus Court has ruled that it is 22, 1835 illegal to charge anything more than simple interest on the rate of exchange 9 31 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Wants James to send him December Columbus Urbana paper with the bank’s 22, 1835 insignia on the bottom 9 31 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Has not heard from James December Urbana Columbus after sending letters 23, 1835 regarding specie in circulation and the Bank of Indianapolis, Urbana Bank is discontinuing new paper 9 31 Daniel S. Bell/ John H. James/ 3 years ago Bell was issues December Urbana Columbus a subpoena in the suit of 24, 1835 Nathaniel Markham but a bill was not issues so he did not know the cause John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 166
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 31 L.N. Kerr/ London John H. James/ Been informed that the December Columbus business of the banks will 25, 1835 be kindly settled and paid in the months of January- May 9 31 Rianhard/ John H. James/ The Branch Banks have December Indianapolis, Noble Columbus decided to reissue more 26, 1835 paper to the list of land office receipts on the condition that James redeems it like all the other banks do 9 31 D.S. Bell/ Urbana John H. James/ Wrote James about the December Columbus judgment in the Markham 28, 1835 case but received no reply, wants James to see if Markham is willing to compromise and what his terms are 9 31 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Sent James a copy of December Urbana Bank Columbus stationary from the Bank as 28, 1835 John asked for, also wrote in entries concerning the settlements of various clients 9 31 T.N. Perkins/ John H. James/ Spoke will all the new December Cincinnati Columbus stockholders and the vote 30, 1835 was unanimous that the extension of the charter until 1860 would be sufficient compensation for the loss of circulation by the small voters 9 31 R. Patterson/ John H. James/ Mad River and Lake Erie December Bellefontaine Columbus Railroad Co recently passes 30, 1835 an order for the treasurer to appoint an agent to collect the payments of the second installments of stock 9 32 Israel Hamilton John H. James/ Decided to join Mr. Dun’s January 1, Letters Columbus survey with McAdams and 1836 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 167
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date to Hurley, feels that he should John get the original patent, will H. make first payment soon, James nothing was more Jan- displeasing than Lenard’s Feb will 1836 9 32 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Sends a copy of the bank January 1, Columbus Urbana statements from the Bank 1836 of Chillicothe, report has just been read in the Senate and will be printed soon 9 32 Harris John H. James/ On 1/11/1828 an act was Columbus passed to incorporate the Sandy :. Bracer Canal Co in order to construct a canal from the Ohio canal at Bolivar to the Ohio River near the mouth of Little Beaver Creek, various attempts made but all unsuccessful 9 32 P.B. Wilcox John H. James/ Father Ridgeway with a Bill Columbus hoped to enable him and his co-associates Mrs. Ellis to sell his estate 9 32 Calvin Fletcher/ John H. James/ The Covington property January 2, Indianapolis Columbus sold for $1524.50 down 1836 which was deposited in the bank, payment dates 9 32 Owen T. Ficshback/ John H. James/ Is currently a guardian of January 4, Batavia Columbus two infant children, and is 1836 thus soliciting James for the allocation of some land near Bellefontaine 9 32 Chas. D. Dana/ John H. James/ Enclosed a note of Henry January 5, Cincinnati Columbus Nagles’ for $110.36 and 1836 would like James to credit it to his account 9 32 Noah Noble/ John H. James/ Sent the Indiana Journal January 6, Indianapolis Columbus which chronicles the new 1834 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 168
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date legislation concerning the Northern Boundaries of Indiana and some other matters of the state 9 32 William Rianhard John H. James/ Discussion of business, RR January 6, Columbus and banking 1836 9 32 D.B. Carter John H. James/ James’ letter arrived on the January 6, Columbus third, Carter took it to the 1836 Land Co with a check for $52.08 9 32 William Rianhard/ John A. Bryan, In answer to Bryan’s January 7, Office of Urbana Auditor of State/ proposal that the banks 1836 Bank Columbus surrender their rights to issue notes under the denomination of five dollars, a special meeting must be called six weeks in advance for all stockholders and the object of the meeting must be stated 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Sent James the bank report January 9, Urbana Columbus and other documents 1836 9 32 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Wrote to the Indianapolis January 11, Columbus Urbana Bank but received no reply, 1836 therefore would like Rianhard to write and get the business settled 9 32 R. Whitney/ Bank of John H. James/ Received James’ letter January 11, Sandusky Columbus authorizing Whitney to 1836 receive the money on the installments of the Mr. Leni Railroad. Co., glad to oblige in anything not inconsistent with the institutions 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Surprised that so many January 12, Urbana Columbus steps have been taken 1836 towards sustaining the subscriptions for the stock of the Railroad 9 32 M.B. Corwin/ Urbana John H. James/ January 12, Columbus 1836 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 169
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Assumes that James is January 13, Urbana Columbus satisfied with the report, 1836 regrets the mode that has been adopted in putting down the Trust C. Deposit 9 32 Joseph Graham/ John H. James/ Asking James to contribute January 13, Cincinnati Columbus money to his Alma Mater in 1836 order for the school to establish another school for teachers 9 32 E. Glenn/ Urbana John H. James/ Notifying James that he has January 13, Columbus been elected to the 1836 position of Director of the Board, the new stock shares have been put up for sale 9 32 E. Glenn/ Urbana John H. James/ Would like James’ opinion January 14, Columbus on the propriety of the 1836 company investing some of its capital in the stock of the Mad River Lake Erie RR 9 32 John Reynolds/ John H. James/ James R. Ritchie who just January 14, Urbana Columbus moved near round heads 1836 tower owes $100 to Reynolds, would like James assistance in getting money 9 32 Hen E. Lane/ John H. James/ January 15, Norwalk, Huron Co Columbus 1836 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Did not forget to send the January 15, Urbana Columbus report concerning the small 1836 circulation of notes 9 32 Israel Hamilton/ John H. James/ Details in a memorandum January 15, Urbana Columbus of an agreement between 1836 Hamilton of Urbana and Walter Dun of Kentucky 9 32 Israel Hamilton/ John H. James/ Wants to know why James January 15, Urbana Columbus did not return his letter, 1836 sent a certificate of deposit for $984 as a n inducement to communicate 9 32 J.N. Perkins/ John H. James/ Fearful to purchase January 16, Cincinnati Columbus because loans have gone 1836 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 170
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date up by $800, stock is rising 9 32 O.F. Fishback/ John H. James/ Glad that James is January 16, Batavia Columbus acquainted with the title, 1836 proposes to file a petition for the land for the support and education of the two children 9 32 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Sending Rianhard a parcel January 18, Columbus Urbana containing papers which 1836 need to be deposited at the post office 9 32 Walter Dun/ near John H. James/ Didn’t know that James January 18, Lexington Columbus was director of the bank 1836 9 32 E. Glenn/ Urbana John H. James/ Mr. Hamilton called a January 18, Columbus meeting of the directors 1836 and the following resolution was passed deeming that no loans be made on mortgages until the further order of the directors 9 32 James H. Bell/ John H. James/ Furious because he heard January 19, Sandusky City Columbus through others that James 1836 said he was lacking in his profession services, people in his community are angry about the allegations 9 32 John H. James/ James H. Bell/ James denies that he ever January 22, Columbus Sandusky said anything negative 1836 about the work of Bell, he considers Bell an asset to the company and would like to keep him on 9 32 W.H. Fyffe/ Urbana John H. James/ Would like James to January 20, Columbus appoint him the Notary 1836 Public if it is convenient, thinks it is necessary because Mr. Hunt will be out of town on business and will be unable to confer on small notes 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ A meeting on the Railroad January 20, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 171
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Urbana Columbus will be held soon and the 1836 citizens wish James to be there 9 32 D.J. Caswell/ John H. James/ Mr. John at Lawrenceburg January 21, Cincinnati Columbus is deeply disappointed 1836 because James never returned his letters, Mr. John would like a loan 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Unable to visit James January 21, Urbana Columbus because of the sudden 1836 change in weather 9 32 Walter Dun/ near John H. James/ Raised the price of his land January 23, Lexington Columbus from $2500 to $2575, does 1836 not remember agreeing on the first price 9 32 T. N. Kerr/ London John H. James/ Authorized to inform James January 24, Columbus that the money in favor of 1836 the Urbana Bank is made 9 32 Alfred Owens John H. James/ Embarrassed to write to a January 24, Columbus senator because he is 1836 illiterate but he has good ideas, doesn’t believe those in court should sweat on Bible, also would like Ohio to pass a law forbidding bestiality 9 32 John H. James/ The cattle are in good January 24, Columbus health, 11 sheep dead, the 1836 ram died 9 32 John Warden John H. James/ Glad that the legislature January 25, Columbus will probably not interfere 1835 with the charter of the Warden Co. 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Due to sickness in his January 25, Urbana Columbus family he is unable to 1836 accompany Mrs. James to Columbus 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ The bank reported that was January 25, Urbana Columbus submitted it now being 1836 subjected to exceptions and remarks 9 32 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Would like James to January 26, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 172
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Cincinnati Columbus support an amendment 1836 allowing the expansion of capital for the water company’s charter 9 32 J.N. Perkins/ John H. James/ Cutting off, cutting down, January 27, Cincinnati Columbus and curtailing in all of the 1836 Cincinnati Banks, therefore he does not want to take out a loan 9 32 John Owen Mayer/ John H. James/ Council of Mechanicsburg January 27, Mechanicsburg Columbus would like to amend their 1836 charter in order to regulate the grocery business 9 32 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Contracted with Mrs. January 27, Cincinnati Columbus George Forman for a 1836 $60,000 investment in Park and Lard 9 32 Rowland Brown/ John H. James/ Would like some January 28, South Charleston, Columbus information concerning the 1836 Clark Co, OH proposed plans of a railroad from Cleveland to Columbus and Cincinnati 9 32 J.S. Williams/ John H. James/ Received no printed bill January 30, Cincinnati Columbus and the board meets this 1836 evening, would like James to send one to him 9 32 H.N. Goodman/ John H. James/ Would like James to January 30, Cincinnati Columbus support a bill allowing the 1836 Washington Insurance Co. to be located in Cincinnati 9 32 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Sorry to hear that February 1, Columbus Urbana Rianhard’s daughter is sick, 1836 details of letters, discussion of business 9 32 Hamilton/ Urbana John H. James/ Pleased with the prospect February 2, Columbus of the canal bill and would 1836 like a copy when it is printed 9 32 James H. Bell/ John H. James/ In all probability tomorrow February 5, Washington City Columbus will find a favorable report 1836 from the committee on Vance’s Bill which proposes John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 173
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date a present sight of Cincinnati and a portion of the Wyandot reservation for the Mad River and Lake Erie RR 9 32 D.J. Caswell/ John H. James/ The delivered of the letter, February 8, Cincinnati Columbus George H. Dunn, has a 1836 deep interest in the competition between Ohio and Indiana for the whitewater canal 9 32 Israel Hamilton/ John H. James/ Heard that James is going February 9, Urbana Columbus east soon, would like James 1836 to send for some law books 9 32 Walter Dun/ near John H. James/ Enclosed duplicate February Lexington Columbus agreements to Mr. 10, 1835 Hamilton for the land on the South fork of the creek 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Family afflictions have February Urbana Columbus prevented him from taking 10, 1836 interest in the Bank, loan for James’ friends in Cincinnati was approved 9 32 Matthew Bonner/ John H. James/ Wants James to stop at the February near Springfield Columbus auditor’s office and pay 10, 1836 taxes of 1835 on the lands listed 9 32 Jos. T. Thorpe/ John H. James/ Would like to know if February Springfield Columbus James will apply to the 10, 1836 legislature for an act of incorporation for the parish of All Souls, Clark City, O. 9 32 Samuel Lewis/ John H. James/ Refers James to the bill February Cincinnati Columbus currently in the Senate 11, 1836 about school funding, wants James to vote for the bill that would allow the township or city to determine how much money it needs for their schools and then tax accordingly John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 174
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 32 William Rianhard. John H. James/ Furnishes some accounts, February Urbana Columbus discussion of business and 13, 1836 loans 9 32 N. Noble/ John H. James/ February Indianapolis Columbus 13, 1836 9 32 O.M. Spencer/ John H. James/ Has an interest in the bill February Cincinnati Columbus that would create the 13, 1836 county of Ottawa, bill recently passes in the lower house 9 32 E.D. Mansfield/ John H. James/ Enclosed a circular from February Cincinnati Columbus the Western Literary 13, 1836 Institute and College of Professional Teachers, requests that James send copies of any bills that touch on education or the RR to him 9 32 James W. Lawson/ John H. James/ Talks about the petition February Christiansburg Columbus which he sponsored in 15, 1836 order to incorporate the town of Christiansburg without a change of that of Webster 9 32 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Mr. Neill of Sandusky City February Columbus Urbana has lay before James a bill 15, 1836 of $8000 at 4 months drawn by himself 9 32 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Inadvertently sealed the February Columbus Urbana draft containing the check 16, 1836 without adding the Christian name “Geo N” 9 32 James Dallas/ John H. James/ Saw James had filed a February Urbana Columbus petition concerning the 16, 1836 evaluation of land in the county but the board refuses to act on the grounds that they have no interest in the land 9 32 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Happy to see family off, February Columbus Urbana bank has returned having 17, 1836 transferred to the Urbana John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 175
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date bank 9 32 J.N. Perkins/ John H. James/ James’ note for $7000 was February Cincinnati Columbus discounted to his credit of 18, 1836 $6884, therefore he is charged $700 on the 11th with the balance of $161.23 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Very busy but has received February Columbus Columbus James’ letters 19, 1836 9 32 M.M.H/ Indianapolis John H. James/ *Copy of a letter from February Columbus M.M.H.* The insurance bill 10, 1836** has become law, lengthy description of the rules and provisions of the law 9 32 J. Calahan/ John H. James/ Little has been done in his February Bellefontaine Columbus case, very excited to see 19, 1836 that James has taken up with J.W. Allen 9 32 M. Maynew/ Urbana John H. James/ Has $75 of Davidson’s February Columbus money and would like to 19, 1836 put it in the bank where Mr. Rianhard can give him the receipt 9 32 James M. Pherson/ John H. James/ Hon. Samson Mason laid February Pleasant Plains Columbus Pherson’s claims before the 20, 1836 committee where they were reported unfavorably 9 32 Alexander Beaty/ John H. James/ Was requested to sign a February Lima Columbus petition on the behalf of 24, 1836 Claudiou Mitchel, for the sale of the real estate of John Cowan(deceased) 9 32 A.Dudley/Cincinnati John H. James/ Responds to James’ February Columbus inquires about the 22, 1836 disposition of Mr. J.D. Garnards stock 9 32 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Received a copy of Heukle’s February Columbus Urbana letter, agreed that he 22, 1836 started the company because he had a vested interest 9 32 S.M. Barclay John H. James/ Barclay sent James a check February John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 176
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Columbus for $330, the amount 23, 1836 received in the suit of Carres & Alexander Vs. Hege, deducted $21.44 for his fees and postage 9 32 Samuel Hough/ John H. James/ Hough has a friend, L. February Leesburg Columbus Martin who expressed a 23, 1836 wish to visit Urbana with Hough 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ The Bank of Sandusky has February Urbana Bank Columbus forwarded their credits of 24, 1836 Mr. Lockwood’s check for $13,428 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ A.B. Morris demands to February Urbana Columbus know where the deep and 25, 1836 receipt of the land has gone 9 32 C. Fletcher/ John H. James/ Mr. Sweet, the natural February Cincinnati Columbus bone setter, is in Cincinnati 27, 1836 9 32 R. Patterson/ John H. James/ Only $300 of the 2nd February Bellefontaine Columbus installments of the RR stock 27, 1836 have been paid 9 32 D.J. Caswell/ John H. James/ Before Mr. John left he February Cincinnati Columbus informed Caswell that he 27, 1836 had heard nothing from James about the proposed contract 9 32 U.L. Babcock/ Bank John H. James/ Discussion of stocks and February of Sandusky Columbus bank 27, 1836 9 32 J.L. Williams/ John H. James/ Writes about involvement February Chillicothe Columbus with White Water Canal 29, 1836 9 32 E.B. Cavalier/ Urbana John H. James/ Would like James’ opinion February Columbus on taking a few shares in 29, 1836 the stock of the Lake Erie RR Co. 9 32 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ It is almost certain that the February Urbana Columbus county commissioner will 29, 1836 take out 600 shares of stock in the Rail Road stock 9 32 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ The bill for the Mad River February Columbus Urbana RR passes 23-10 after a 29, 1836 lengthy effort to defeat it John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 177
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date by amendments 9 33 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Explained to Mr. Whitney March 1, Letters Columbus Urbana how the account should be 1836 to settled, Whitney has no John right to demand checks, H. Mr. Follett, an agent of James Eastern Stockholders, will March in a few months be -April president of the banks, 1836 looking for Mr. Morris’ deed 9 33 David James/ John H. James/ Family news, mention of March 2, Cincinnati Columbus Lafayette Bank 1836 9 33 John T. Wright/ John H. James/ Recently heard that James March 2, Cincinnati Columbus was an advocate for the 1836 repeal of the charters, Wright believes these appeals would be the destruction of the state 9 33 John T. Foote/ John H. James/ Would like some March 2, Cincinnati Columbus information on the 1836 Western RR and the amendment which would authorize the transfer of the charters from Urbana to New York 9 33 Nathaniel Holley/ John H. James/ Local executive committee April 4, Cincinnati Columbus of the Western College of 1836** Teachers is thanking James for his zeal in the convention 9 33 Alfred Owen/ John H. James/ Discussion of a court case March 3, Westville Michigan Columbus and possible witnesses 1836 9 33 E. Glenn/ Urbana John H. James/ Would like to become a March 4, Columbus notary public for the town 1836 and country, would like to know what chance of success he has 9 33 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Discussion of leases, banks March 5, Columbus Urbana and loans 1836 9 33 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Mr. Caswell is upset March 5, Urbana Columbus because James never 1836 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 178
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date returned his letter concerning the Lawrenceburg Insurance Co. 9 33 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Learned in a convention March 6, Urbana Columbus with Mr. Powell that Mrs. 1836 (?) plans to rent out her march pasture this season for $25 9 33 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Columbus and Chillicothe March 6, Columbus Urbana papers are the only ones he 1836 should sell for, stop giving temporary and/or repeated loans, silver now worth more than gold 9 33 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Fells that Franklin is March 7, Urbana Columbus confident of bringing James 1836 and Rianhard into debt, propose that James take a draft at 40 days 9 33 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Mr. Sweet will be in March 7, Cincinnati Columbus Cincinnati at least until the 1836 23rd, heard varying reports on the effectiveness of his treatments 9 33 Nicklin & Johnson/ John H. James/ Can sell Petersdorff at a March 7, Philadelphia Columbus much lower price now 1836 9 33 Israel Hamilton/ John H. James/ Writes to James on the March 7, Urbana Columbus subject of the deposition of 1836 old Lynne Starling 9 33 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Prepared a contract with March 8, Columbus Urbana Lawrenceburg Ins. Co., 1836 James’ company needs near $10,000 9 33 John H. James/ William Rianhard. Send Mr. Esby a draft on a March 8, Columbus Urbana time of 40 days, Wheeling 1836 Bank has taken from Cincinnati a large quantity of specie which was shipped to Philadelphia 9 33 John Sergeant/ John H. James/ The President can set the March 8, Philadelphia Columbus states quarreling and he 1836 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 179
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date may retire with the conviction that no man will be able to match the harm he has done 9 33 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ The state of Ohio will never March 8, Urbana Columbus approve the bill to build 1836 the Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal 9 33 O. Follett/ John H. James/ Had a good meeting with March 8, Washington Columbus Mr. Ruse, enclosed to Ruse 1836 an agreement based on the statistics of the B&O RR, discussion of Congress, visited Henry Clay on Sunday 9 33 J. Dille/ Newark John H. James/ Sent James the claim of March 9, Columbus John Moore and a letter 1836 from Mr. Shin on the subject, satisfies and willing to make nay deductions Shin will pay on presentation 9 33 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Nothing is new in the March 10, Urbana Columbus banking business, county 1836 commission recently bought 600 shares of stock in the RR 9 33 James H. Bell/ John H. James/ Because Mr. Lockwood is March 10, Sandusky City Columbus going to Urbana he took 1836 the opportunity to send James a copy of all the maps that might be of interest 9 33 S. Lockwood/ John H. James/ Chances of the Sandusky/ March 10, Sandusky Columbus Toledo bill passing are 1836 flying fast, Lockwood is buying lots of real estate 9 33 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Urbana RR bill has not yet March 11, Columbus Urbana been reached though it 1836 came up today, Clark country subscription bill will probably not be John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 180
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date reached 9 33 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Sent checks to both the March 12, Urbana Columbus Columbus and Philadelphia 1836 banks, wants James or Mac to bring two packets from the Clinton bank 9 33 Calvin Fletcher/ William Rianhard/ Court was expected to hold March 14, Indianapolis Urbana its session the last of the 1836 month at which time the money due the heirs at Covington was to be paid 9 33 M.H. Kirby/ Kenton John H. James/ Bearer of the note, John G. March 20, Columbus Wear would like to take out 1836 a loan from the Urbana Bank for his Mercantile operations 9 33 Lawson Cortez/ John H. James/ Cortez wants to know if the March 21, Zanesfield Columbus 4th or 3rd installment is due, 1836 inquiry about next stock holder meeting 9 33 Adam B. Morris, John H. James/ Deposited a check for March 26, John M. Hadden/ Columbus $403, would like James to 1836 Waynesville forward a deed and a note of hand as soon as possible, wants the matter cleared up quickly 9 33 A.W. Craven/ John H. James/ Enclosed a copy of Mr. March 22, Enquirer’s Office, Columbus Bell’s report to the 1836 Sandusky City President and the Directors of the Mad River and Lake Erie RR Co. 9 33 Samuel Calahan/ John H. James/ If James doesn’t visit then March 26, Bellefontaine Urbana he would like a copy of the 1836 depositions which were taken James’ absence 9 33 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Sent a list of mortgages March 29, Agency Office, U.S. Urbana which James must execute 1836 Bank, Cincinnati and return 9 33 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Received letter of the 28th, March 30, Agency Office, U.S. Urbana land James wants is $4 per 1836 Bank, Cincinnati acre, book listing is incorrect John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 181
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 33 O. Follett/ New York John H. James/ Mad at James because he March 30, Urbana neglected to mention in his 1836 last letter the activities of the Ohio legislature and the fate of the $20,000 bill for the RR companies of Ohio 9 33 Mr. D. Wheeler/ John H. James/ Would appreciate it if March 31, Zanesville Urbana James would keep him 1836 informed as to the proceeding of the claim against Patterson 9 33 Samuel Torre/ John H. James/ Received James letter and April 2, Springfield Urbana would like to visit him for a 1836 short time in order to close the canal business 9 33 Mr. T. Sullivant/ John H. James/ Would be very happy to April 3, Columbus Urbana sell the land to James 1836 without a law suit 9 33 E./ Norwalk, Huron John H. James/ Would like to know what April 3, County, Ohio Urbana course James proposes to 1836 ordain for the Institution in relation to the Act for the experiences of the small notes 9 33 Mr. Henkle/ John H. James/ Perceives from the tone of April 4, Indianapolis Urbana James’ last letter that the 1836 loan is not acceptable 9 33 James H. Bell/ John H. James/ It is a pleasure that a bill April 5, Washington Urbana for the RR will pass, 1836 another bill will bring Michigan into the Union 9 33 O. Follett/ New York John H. James/ Having trouble getting April 6, Urbana people interested in the 1836 project because there are a lot of questions to be worked out 9 33 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ The bank has $368,000 in April 6, Urbana Bank Urbana loans and not enough 1836 capital to cover it, Franklin Bank owes $2500, the Bank is out of Eastern funds John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 182
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 33 Mr. W. McDonald/ John H. James/ Went to an auction for land April 6, Urbana Urbana sales, described the land he 1836 saw as poor 9 33 C.D. Dana/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Received a letter this April 4, Urbana morning from H. Nagle of 1836 West Liberty, willing to pay his note 9 33 Walter Dun/ Near John H. James/ Received James letter of April 8, Lexington Urbana the first installment with a 1836 draft of the Urbana Banking Co 9 33 N. Noble/ John H. James/ Due to the lapse of time April 8, Indianapolis Urbana between letters, Noble is 1836 unable to give James an answer about the investment of funds 9 33 Samuel Newell/ John H. James/ Flattered to believe that April 9, Bellefontaine Urbana their project is almost 1836 underway. Newell’s health has been poor since his return from Cincinnati, new tide of immigration 9 33 Samuel Lockwood/ John H. James/ Was at Indian Cargo all day April 10, Marselles Urbana waiting for General Vance 1836 but he never showed 9 33 Oran Follett/ New John H. James/ Tired of the never ending April 10, York Urbana negotiating, Urbana stock 1836 will be made to answer all their expectations 9 33 John G. Caldwell/ John H. James/ Compelled to remain in April 11, Pekin Urbana Pekin until the next court 1835 session in May 9 33 H. T. John/ Bucyrus John H. James/ Enclosed is a note from April 15, Urbana James Kelly dated 1836 8/10/1833 for $742 9 33 Gustavs Innu/ John H. James/ Illegible April 15, Columbus Urbana 1836 9 33 N. Noble/ John H. James/ A surveyor checked out the April 16, Indianapolis Urbana land on the yellow and 1836 Tippecanoe River, many pieces of land that are unsold and in good shape John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 183
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 33 J. Woodbridge/ Bank John H. James/ Unable to make a reply April 20, of Chillicothe Urbana because the board will not 1836 decide on a course until after much deliberation 9 33 John Creed/ John H. James/ Bank has no yet decided April 21, Lancaster Urbana whether or not to comply 1836 with the act of the legislature 9 33 C. Cavalier/ John H. James/ Commissions of the county April 22, Springfield Urbana recently held a meeting 1836 and decided to take out a loan of $20,000 at a rate of no more than 6% to be subscribed for stock in the Mad River Lake Erie RR 9 33 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ The house which Rianhard April 25, Urbana Bellefontaine and the Judge were going 1836 to buy was sold today 9 33 Oran Follett/ John H. James/ Back from New York April 25, Sandusky Urbana business, discussion of 1836 business 9 33 Samuel Lockwood/ John H. James/ Just returned to Sandusky April 25, Sandusky Urbana and feels that the company 1836 should buy the lands on the new route for the road 9 33 D.J. Caswell/ Urbana John H. James/ Needs another installment April 26, Bellefontaine from the bank 1836 9 33 John H. James/ William Rianhard/ Even though Caswell’s bank April 26, Bellefontaine Urbana has ben perceptible, James 1836 and the company will pay the money due on the 3rd installment 9 33 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Received Caswell’s letter April 26, Urbana Bellefontaine about the 3rd installment 1836 9 33 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Called the board and they April 27, Urbana Bellefontaine said the bank should pay 1836 Caswell the $10,000 to honor the contract 9 33 James Kemper/ John H. James/ Decided to store Baron April 29, Cincinnati Urbana Steuben (a bull) at Mr. 1836 David R. Kemper’s in Walnut Hills John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 184
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 33 Mr. M. Henkle/ John H. James/ Gave the two payments to April 29, Indianapolis Urbana Mr. Hefley to pay in 1836 Cincinnati, banks would not receive the payments 9 34 Davis A. James/ John H. James/ Sorry it took so long to May 2, Letters Cincinnati Urbana respond about the canal, 1836 to packed everything but the John curtain hooks in two large H. boxes, included a list of James articles along with their May- prices Sept 1836 9 34 J.R. Swan/ Columbus John H. James/ Promised Mr. Corey that he May 6, Urbana would honor a draft for 1836 $2000, presently low on funds and cannot afford to honor his work 9 34 N. Noble/ John H. James/ Inquiring whether or no May 8, Indianapolis Urbana James received the money 1836 that was sent 9 34 Jos. R. Swan/ John H. James/ Describes the banking May 9, Columbus Urbana situation as extremely poor 1836 9 34 Gen. C. Mills/ John H. James/ Forwards James his May 10, Cincinnati Urbana account for the hunting car 1836 and shall draw on James sixty days from the date through the Urbana Bank 9 34 General H. Dun/ John H. James/ Sorry he didn’t reply but May 10, Lawrenceburg Urbana was busy traveling the 1836 circuit courts, discussion of land sales 9 34 M.D. Wheeler/ John H. James/ Been a long time since May 12, Lawrenceburg Urbana Wheeler made inquiries 1836 about the collection of the claims by James and Mr. Patterson 9 34 Samuel Lockwood/ John H. James/ When Gardner made the May 12, Sandusky City Urbana treaty the Indians made 1836 several reserves to certain old French settlers 9 34 Charles Ely/ John H. James/ Enclosed to power of May 13, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 185
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Springfield Urbana attorney to draw Ely’s 1836 dividends from the Urbana Mutual Insurance Co. 9 34 Owen T. Fishback John H. James/ James did not respond to May 14, Urbana previous letter, the 1836 children in his care are living on the charity of friends and going without education 9 34 Samuel Jones/ John H. James/ Discussion of business and May 14, Dayton Urbana money 1836 9 34 John H. James/ N. Noble/ Sent Noble $150 about ten May 14, Urbana Indianapolis or twelve days ago and 1836 would like to know if he received it 9 34 O. Follett/ Sandusky John H. James/ Waited a long time for May 18, Urbana James’ reply, much time 1836 has been wasted 9 34 N.H. Swayne/ John H. James/ Mr. Jenkins has been May 19, Columbus Urbana appointed a trustee in his 1836 stead 9 34 Samuel Perry/ John H. James/ Oliver P. Gordon deposited May 21, Cincinnati Urbana a note for his father to pay 1836 Perry, would like James to obtain a check for the amount 9 34 Calvin Fletcher/ John H. James/ Gives a list of business May 21, Indianapolis Urbana transactions including the 1836 sales and purchases of land 9 34 John P. Foote/ John H. James/ Discussion of legislations May 21, Cincinnati Urbana recent attempts to control 1836 the issue of notes 9 34 Walter Dun/ near John H. James/ Enclosed a draft of the May 21, Lexington Urbana Urbana Banking Co on the 1836 Trust Co, discussion of various goods and prices 9 34 Morris Drake/ John H. James/ Agents called today to May 22, Cincinnati Urbana inquire about their claim 1836 against Boggs in the hands of James for collection 9 34 Samuel Lockwood/ John H. James/ Just returned from Buffalo May 23, Sandusky City Urbana and is going to visit the RR 1836 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 186
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date for one week, discussion of New York business 9 34 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ Wrote to remind John that May 25, Cincinnati Urbana his note is due 9/22 for 1836 $2200 9 34 Oran Follett/ John H. James/ Received James’ two letters May 31, Sandusky Urbana and forward one to N.Y. 1836 accompanied by an explanation to the people there about the whole truth of the matter 9 34 L. James and Sons/ John H. James/ Deposited $5,000 in the June 2, Cincinnati Urbana commercial bank of 1836 Cincinnati to the credit of Urbana Bank to pay over notes due on the 14th installment 9 34 H. Darrsin/ Lima John H. James/ Would like to know how June 2, Urbana much money per acre 1836 James is asking for his land in Lima 9 34 O. Parish/ Columbus John H. James/ Has written Brother Bell June 3, Urbana about $50 which he owes 1836 but received no reply, will be travelling east soon to get his face remodeled and reformed by application of the knife 9 34 William H. Cushing/ John H. James/ Sent James a circular from June 4, Springfield Urbana the Whig Contract 1836 Committee 9 34 William R. Morris/ John H. James/ Mr. Mile Greenwood will June 4, Cincinnati Urbana be in Urbana for the 1836 pursuit of an individual who swindled him 9 34 Oran Follett/ John H. James/ Unable to attend the June 4, Sandusky Urbana meeting in Columbus but 1836 will send someone in his place 9 34 Saul Torres/ Dayton John H. James/ There are Iron Mills which June 5, Urbana grind corn and are made in 1836 Dayton by Amos H. John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 187
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Richards & Co. 9 34 Ethan A. Brown/ John H. James/ Discussion of land which is June 6, General Land Office Urbana now patented to James 1836 9 34 J.N. Whiting/ John H. James/ Recently received the June 10, Columbus Urbana English book and Law 1836 reports that James ordered 9 34 Samuel Lockwood/ John H. James/ Immediate call of the 6th June 14, Sandusky City Urbana installment, Mr. Cooke will 1836 announce his resignation at the meeting and Lockwood would like James to take Cooke’s job 9 34 Eleutheros Cook/ John H. James/ Having resigned as a June 16, Sandusky City Urbana member of the Board of 1836 Directors he is starting a precedent and nominating his successor, quit so that James can fill the vacancy 9 34 Oran Follett/ John H. James/ Grieved about the June 18, Sandusky Urbana convention in Columbus 1836 because the assembled made their decision out of fear 9 34 Oran Follett/ John H. James/ Because the Sandusky June 20, Cleveland Urbana broke her shaft, he will be 1836 delayed in his travels 9 34 D.S. Bell John H. James/ Previously told James that June 20, Urbana any business that Bell can 1836 help with is honored, offer is now withdrawn 9 34 Herman Cope, John H. James/ Four deeds to be delivered June 21, Agent/ U.S. Bank, Urbana to various people 1836 Cincinnati 9 34 Calvin Fletcher/ John H. James/ Gave William Rianhard the June 21, Indianapolis Urbana power of attorney to 1836 secure the money for which the land was sold 9 34 Charles D. Dana/ John H. James/ Mr. Nagle will pay his note Jan 24, Cincinnati Urbana upon presentation 1836 9 34 T.S. Goodman/ John H. James/ 9-12 months ago, James June 29, Cincinnati Urbana was supposed to collect a 1836 note against Sellers & John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 188
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Codus, amount was only for a small balance but Goodman would still like the money 9 34 Levi James/ John H. James/ Would like to know John’s June 30, Cincinnati Urbana travel plans 1836 9 34 David James/ John H. James/ Father bought a passenger June 30, Cincinnati Urbana steamboat which cost 1836 about $40,000 9 34 Samuel Lockwood/ John H. James/ Bell is a scoundrel and tried July 2, 1836 Sandusky Urbana to extract money and nearly defrauded the company 9 34 H.T. John/ Bucyrus John H. James/ Wrote James a long time July 2, 1836 Urbana ago about the collection of a claim, received no letter concerning the case 9 34 J. M. Espy/ Bank of John H. James/ Swan handed him James’ July 7, 1836 Columbus Urbana letter, discussion of legal matters and banking 9 34 R. Patterson/ John H. James/ Obtained from John J. Rife July 8, 1836 Bellefontaine Urbana a mortgage on 120 acres of his land to secure his debt to the Urbana Bank 9 34 Mr. Greene/ John H. James/ Ashamed to send a reply so July 9, 1836 Cincinnati Urbana late, will visit James when business slows 9 34 Micajah T. Williams/ Arthur Bronson/ Giving a letter of July 9, 1836 Cincinnati New York recommendation about James 9 34 John Buckland/ John H. James/ Frankeberger will pay his July 9, 1836 Brighten Urbana note against James if Buckland will settle the claim that Don Buckland has against the firm 9 34 H. Davison/ Lima John H. James/ Replies to James about the July 16, Urbana worth of his land 1836 9 34 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ New Sent James his stock July 16, Urbana York certificate 1836 9 34 John Hunt/ Urbana John H. James/ New Has been dropping by the July 24, York house while John is in NY to 1836 check in, no news John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 189
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 34 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ New Sent James a certificate of July 26, Urbana York 200 shares of bank stock 1836 9 34 Richard Mancastle/ John H. James/ James’ order has arrived July 28, Dayton Urbana 1836 9 34 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ New They have taken every July 30, Urbana York precaution to guard against 1836 the government’s desire to take away the country currency 9 34 Nathan Starr/ John H. James/ Illness prevented Starr August 5, Danbury Broadway, New from arriving earlier, will 1836 York give abundant cooperation on the subject of the subscription of real estate as stock for the Lake Erie and Mad River RR 9 34 A.N. Riddle/ John H. James/ Would like to know under August 10, Cincinnati Urbana what authority did Mrs. 1836 Doyle, a widow, dispose her husband’s property in Springfield, Clarke County 9 34 Nathan Starr/ John H. James/ New Will be in New York August 15, Danbury York tomorrow to bring down 1836 the papers in relation to the Lake Erie and Mad River Rail Road Stock 9 34 J.N. Whiting/ John H. James/ Received no mail from August 15, Columbus Urbana James because he has been 1836 out of town, not met with success in regards to collections 9 34 Herman Cope, John H. James/ A few years ago Cope gave August 16, Agent/ U.S. Bank, Urbana James two cases for 1836 Cincinnati collection, judgment has been obtained in the 2nd case and the 1st will be paid without 9 34 David Thomas/ John H. James/ James has still not paid for August 16, Greatfield, near Urbana the fruit trees and 1836 Aurora, New York ornamental plants he received last autumn, can be paid to J. R. Swan John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 190
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 34 E.D. John/ John H. James/ Enclosed John Walkers August 18, Lawrenceburg Urbana draft of a loan for $800 1836 with interest, would like to know how their interest stands a maturity 9 34 Charles Kings/ Office John H. James/ August 31, of the New York Urbana 1836 American 9 34 David G. Rabb John H. James/ Has not heard from James September Urbana since Mr. Marsh left the 1, 1836 deed with James 9 34 John H. James/ John Ward/ Urbana Delivers the agreement of September Urbana the Mad River and Lake 3, 1836 Erie RR to pay ward by Nov 1 next, the amount of $29,959.20 for notes delivered, also enclosed papers for 250 shares of stock in the Urbana Banks as a deposit or assurance on the agreement 9 34 John S. Little/ John H. James/ Would like the payment for September Philadelphia Urbana books purchased through 7, 1836 the law library 9 34 Samuel M. John H. James/ Local news, discussion of September Lockwood/ Sandusky Urbana various members of the 10, 1836 business world and politics 9 34 Joseph Junius James/ John H. James/ In order to pay one of September Cincinnati Urbana James’ notes it was 12, 1836 necessary to draw on him $1000, fives the rates of the loans and their present banking situation 9 34 Herman Cope/ John H. James/ Received no reply from last September Cincinnati Urbana letter, sends mortgages 14, 1836 which are to be executed, will send deeds after her receives mortgages back 9 34 J.D. Schuler & Co./ John H. James/ Received James letter and September Lockport Urbana says he shipped two of his 15, 1836 very best machines which he describes in detail, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 191
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date would like some articles sent 9 34 Samuel M. John H. James/ Appreciated the confidence September Lockwood/ Sandusky Urbana James has placed in him 15, 1836 9 34 N. Crockett/ Fayette John H. James/ Hopes the money is September County Urbana collected from Mr. Fisher, 15, 1836 discussion of purchasing cattle 9 34 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Handed James a packet of September Urbana Bank Urbana bank notes addressed to 30, 1836 the cashier of the Philadelphia bank and would like James to mail it in Cincinnati 9 35 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ In his last letter, Rianhard October 1, Letters Urbana Cincinnati suggested to James that he 1836 to draw about 8 to 1000 John dollars from Cincinnati, it H. will be easier for James to James arrange while in Cincinnati Oct- than after returning to Dec Urbana 1836 9 35 J.R. Swan/ Columbus John H. James/ Takes it from granted that October 1, Urbana because of hard times the 1836 bank will allow him to pay his installment having no use for the money in the meantime at 10% 9 35 J. Delafield/ John H. James/ The Ohio Historical and October 6, Columbus Urbana Philosophical Society would 1836 like James to deliver a speech sometime during the upcoming winter 9 35 P.B. Wilcox John H. James/ James is ordered that a October 8, Urbana certain case must be 1836 brought before the common pleas and tried at his next session 9 35 Samuel Lockwood/ John H. James/ Cd. Roos has sold out his October 8, Sandusky City Urbana interest in the western line 1836 (RR) to a person named John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 192
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Converse on the condition that Converse shall be appointed agent of the place 9 35 Samuel Lockwood/ John H. James/ Wishes he hadn’t left October 11, Sandusky City Urbana James before business was 1836 over, on Sunday a cargo of 12,357 iron bars arrived 9 35 Mr. M. Henkle/ John H. James/ Waiting for James to send October 18, Indianapolis Urbana on the protested notes, 1836 discussion of said notes 9 35 Oran Follett/ John H. James/ Would like to know if October 20, Sandusky Urbana James is still angry about 1836 the last Cincinnati meeting, starting to get a bad opinion of bankers 9 35 Samuel Kelner John H. James/ Mr. Halton returned Urbana without buying any hogs but he did buy a boar and two lambs 9 35 J.C. Brown/ John H. James/ As secretary to the October 17, Mechanicsburg Urbana Harrison meeting of 1836 Goshen Co., Brown is notifying James that citizens of the county invited James to attend the meeting and participate in an exchange of political sentiments 9 35 James Kemper/ John H. James/ Confused about the October 25, Cincinnati Urbana pedigrees of Barron 1836 Steuben because so many publications have him listed differently, discussion of livestock 9 35 Mr. Elwain Hunt/ John H. James/ Sent James a bill for various October 28, Columbus Urbana supplies totaling $6.85 1836 9 35 M.T. Williams/ John H. James/ James’ note for $7000 was October 28, Cincinnati Urbana due the previous day 1836 9 35 Silas S. Strong/ John H. James/ Mr. Richey called to see if November Marysville Urbana James had forwarded the 2, 1836 deed yet John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 193
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 35 A.N. Riddle/ John H. James/ Writing about the records November Cincinnati Urbana of John Doyle who died 30 2, 1836 years prior 9 35 B. Dolbearn/ Millford John H. James/ Can no find the Union November Urbana County records for the 3, 1836** deed of the property which Mr. S. just bought, appears that the deed was never recorded 9 35 James M. Marmon/ John H. James/ Would like James to give November Mansfield Urbana him assignment without 5, 1836 being at the Clerk’s office, would like to take out a loan of $300 or $400 9 35 Samuel Lockwood/ John H. James/ Mrs. Fred S. Wildman is November Sandusky Urbana staying with Lockwood for 7, 1836 a week, Lockwood and Wildman have considerable conversation over many matters, anxious over selling his brother’s property 9 35 Underwoods, Bald, John H. James/ The firm says they send November Hufty & Spencer/ Urbana James a letter on the 31st 8, 1836 Philadelphia without the proof impressions from James plate, on this day they delivered a package containing 502 impressions to Mr. Herlin who will deposit the package soon 9 35 Joseph R. Swan/ John H. James/ After polling counties in PA, November Columbus Urbana finds that Van Buren has 12, 1836 only a small majority, would like stock in the Insurance Co 9 35 John H. James/ 5 loose papers- most November Urbana illegible 12, 1836 9 35 John W. Allen John H. James/ Very excited about the November Urbana success of the bank 12, 1836 9 35 Mr. Greene/ John H. James/ Would like to deposit November Cincinnati Urbana $5000 soon in the Clinton 18, 1836 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 194
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Bank and $5000 in the Franklin Bank of Columbus 9 35 James Hoge/ John H. James/ Asks James if he will deliver November Columbus Urbana an address at the next 18, 1836 meeting of the Ohio State Society for the formation of Public Instruction 9 35 Herman Clegg/ John H. James/ James’ metallic mill is ready November Dayton Urbana but his horse powered 19, 1836 thrashing machine will not be ready until next week 9 35 Mr. T. Williams/ John H. James/ Neglected writing James November Cincinnati Urbana about the Union Bank 21, 1836 project because he has been busy, discussed the project with Miller and they both feel the plan is a good one 9 35 Samuel Lockwood/ John H. James/ Wildman gave his terms November Sandusky Urbana before he took fright, 22, 1836 Lockwood would resign but doesn’t want to look like a quitter, took the stock price down a little 9 35 William R. Foster/ John H. James/ Wonders is James received November Cincinnati Urbana his letter, becoming very 23, 1836 apprehensive because of the defectors in the Harrison campaign 9 35 Joseph R. Junius/ John H. James/ Explains the various rates November Columbus Urbana at the hotel where James 24, 1836 intends to stay, discussion of stock prices 9 35 Joseph R. Swan/ John H. James/ Little time to devote to the November Columbus Urbana school manual, not sure if 25, 1836 James will be either to devote time to it either 9 35 K.B. Carter/ John H. James/ Would like James’ reply in November Philadelphia Urbana relation to the unsettled 26, 1836 claims 9 35 Samuel Lockwood/ John H. James/ Lockwood received a draft November Sandusky Urbana on James by Jay Webster, 26, 1836 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 195
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date the amount was correct- being for the last cargo received 9 35 Samuel Lockwood/ John H. James/ Knows that James is tired November Sandusky Urbana and apprehensive, the 28, 1836 whole county is in trouble so James should not feel alone 9 35 William R. Foster/ John H. James/ Surprised that James never December Cincinnati Urbana received his letter, wanted 1, 1836 James to talk to the Governor about appointing Foster on aid 9 35 Samuel Lockwood John H. James/ In a good mood but unsure December Urbana about James, discussion of 3, 1836 business and payments, asks why he has heard nothing about the Buffalo certificates 9 35 J.M. Washwell/ John H. James/ When making out Mr. December Milford Columbus Sellars account he 3, 1836 calculated the interest for only 3 months at 7%, this was an error, it should be 5 months at 7% 9 35 James Dallas/ John H. James/ Enclosed James’ petition, December Urbana Columbus doesn’t know what course 4, 1836 it will take but James is probably on the side of the oppressed, Judge Hor resigned 9 35 E. Glenn/ Urbana John H. James/ Mr. Arrowsmith called this December Columbus morning, he and Hallen are 5, 1836 prepared to pay their notes 9 35 John Kelly/ Judge John Knows of some December Washington City Reynolds/ Urbana counterfeiters who are 5, 1836 making plates on the Urbana Bank, they have been in circulation for a few weeks 9 35 James Dallas/ John H. James/ Heard that Dr. Hor resigned December Urbana Columbus as judge, now two 7, 1836 John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 196
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date appointments must be made before the session closes 9 35 E. Glenn/ Urbana John H. James/ Mr. Arrowsmith called on December Columbus Glen and said that he and 5, 1836 Hallen will pay their note for $100 due last November if Glenn makes him a deed for a price of land for which the original money was given 9 35 John Woodbridge/ John H. James/ Feels the plan is a good one December Chillicothe Columbus and would like to go 7, 1836 through it step by step with James, safety fund system is important 9 35 J.N. Perkins/ John H. James/ Receives James’ check and December Cincinnati Columbus will pay his bill, read James’ 8, 1836 plan for the Miami RR of Ohio and agreed 9 35 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ The Franklin Bank of December Urbana Columbus Columbus requests the 8, 1836 payment of $10,000 in a short time, Urbana Bank does not have enough stock to do this 9 35 E. H. Hawes/ Port John H. James/ Gave Mr. H. Craghill a letter December Clinton, Sandusky Columbus of introduction to give to 10, 1836 James, hopes James will aid Craighill 9 35 John T. Stewart John H. James/ Writing on the subject of December Columbus the petition to the 10, 1836 legislature from the residents of Greene and Clark counties, opposition to Clark was high when it was first erected, details about original boundaries 9 35 N.J. McColloch/ John H. James/ Discusses a case and some December Bellefontaine Columbus other business details, fives 8, 1836 a list of 56 names to whom James can send papers and John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 197
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date documents, list comprised of influential and active people within the three townships of Liberty, Union and Miami 9 35 Henry C. Irvine/ John H. James/ Irvine received James’ December Baltimore Columbus check to the amount of 10, 1836 $326.60 9 35 Oran Follett/ John H. James/ Does not have enough December Sandusky Columbus details to pass judgment on 12, 1836 James’ plan, discussion of business and travel plans 9 35 Samuel M. Cord/ John H. James/ Concluded making the December Urbana Columbus proposition which he will 13, 1836 give or take for his interest in the Lot Creek Steam Mill 9 35 John Arrowsmith/ John H. James/ Enclosed a dollar for the December Westerville Columbus cost of getting the paper 14, 1836 printed at Columbus during the session 9 35 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ $5000 has been put to the December Urbana Bank Columbus Bank’s credit by the 14, 1836** Lawrenceburg Insurance Co, necessity to send it to Columbus because there is enough money in Cincinnati 9 35 Jacob Hunskicker/ John H. James/ Rianhard never paid him December Urbana Columbus and he need the money to 14, 1836 buy provisions, would like to buy pork 9 35 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Don’t bother making any December Urbana Columbus exchanges because they 14, 1836 have enough money in the Cincinnati fund, now filing orders for small notes which will be ready when there is a demand 9 35 R. Foster/ Cincinnati John H. James/ Wrote but never received a December Columbus reply, would like to know 15, 1836 what is being done with Ohio’s hare of the surplus John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 198
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date 9 35 B.M. Hewson/ John H. James/ Wants James to write up a December Cincinnati Columbus new power of attorney 15, 1836 which will enable J.A. Wolley to make a conveyance of the land 9 35 John T. Stewart/ John H. James/ Complains about the December Clark County Columbus Legislative law regulating 16, 1836 interest 9 35 Samuel M. John H. James/ Glad James finished the December Lockwood/ Sandusky Columbus bonds, in grief because 16, 1836 when he returned home he found his oldest daughter buried, on Sat. morning Laura died & on Sat. evening his son Sam died 9 35 Davis John H. James/ Has all the money to make December Columbus a purchase on the deed 16, 1836 from Luke Teerna 9 35 Noah Noble John H. James/ James’ letter on Mr. Henkle December Columbus was received, the Rev. has 19, 1836 taken steps toward atoning for his hasty measures 9 35 John H. James Note enclosed with $11 for December the exchange of small 28, 1836 notes 9 35 R. Patterson/ John H. James/ Unable to attend the Board December Bellefontaine Columbus of Directors meeting for 20, 1836 the RR due to illness 9 35 Samuel M. Cord John H. James/ Wrote James a proposal to December Columbus either give or take the cost 21, 1836 of the Mill but never received an answer 9 35 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ No new business, debt is December Urbana Columbus safe and the information 21, 1836 regarding the small notes says there will be no loss 9 35 B.K. Kozner/ John H. James/ Against the State Bank December Harmony Columbus because it throws the 22, 1836 public funds into the hands of the predominant political party 9 35 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Money is being transferred December John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 199
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date Urbana Columbus to Urbana in time for the 24, 1836 report, discounted bills are a few thousand dollars under the amount last stated 9 35 Israel Hamilton/ John H. James/ Sent to James an argument December Urbana Columbus in the case of Morter v. 24, 1836 Fyppe, wants James to issue a written statement to the court in agreement 9 35 J.C. Brawn/ John H. James/ Sent a petition to James for December Mechanicsburg Columbus the support of John Owen, 24, 1836 petition has been generally circulated but more signatures can be forwarded if it is not sufficient 9 35 David A. James/ John H. James/ Borrowed money on John’s December Cincinnati Columbus name but will pay it back, 27, 1836 Ellen is accustomed to Cincinnati but having troubles in school 9 35 John P. Foote John H. James/ Everyone on the road to December Columbus greatness experiences 27, 1835 some pain, common problems include having to answer many questions and being directed by those with differing views, the State Bank would be much to democratic for a moneyed institution 9 35 James Dallas/ John H. James/ Enclosed a petition in December Urbana Columbus respect of the evaluation 28, 1836 of their county 9 35 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Discussion of the post December Urbana Columbus master general and the 29, 1836 stock of the RR companies 9 35 William Rianhard/ John H. James/ Wants to know if Carter December Urbana Columbus wrote James on selling the 31, 1836 property to the Bank for the reasons he states, John H. James General Correspondence, 1814-1836 Page 200
Box Folder Author/Location Recipient/Location Subject Date made the proposal on Thursday evening and the Directors and Rianhard agreed on it 9 35 Joseph S. Carter/ John H. James/ Would like the Bank to buy December Urbana Columbus his property because he is 31, 1836 in debt