The Magnetic Daguerreotypes
A Strolling Artist. "The Magnetic Daguerreotypes." Photographic Art-Journal. (1852-6-1). 353-359.Reprinted from the New York Sunday Courier.
[Letter] 21 December 1844, Charleston, SC [to] Dear Sir [J.W. Mitchell] / J. L. Petigru
Petigru, James Louis. "[Letter] 21 December 1844, Charleston, SC [to] Dear Sir [J.W. Mitchell] / J. L. Petigru." [Letter] 21 December 1844, Charleston, SC [to] Dear Sir [J.W. Mitchell] / J. L. Petigru. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1846-12-21).Petrigru writes to Mitchell in hopes that Mitchell will remember the outcome of "a suit of Thomas Morissey against Dorilla Motte a free woman." Petrigru also inquires about the involvement of a John Walker.
[Letter] 12 February 1845, Charleston, SC [to] John W. Mitchell / A.G. & E. Magrath
Magrath, Andrew Gordon;Magrath, Edward. "[Letter] 12 February 1845, Charleston, SC [to] John W. Mitchell / A.G. & E. Magrath." [Letter] 12 February 1845, Charleston, SC [to] John W. Mitchell / A.G. & E. Magrath. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1845-2-12).The Magraths write to Mitchell with a commission "to take the testimony of Mr. Davenport in behalf of our client Mr. Street." They regard this testimony with high importance and stress Mitchell's need to quickly gather as much information as possible.
[Letter] 30 January 1843, Charleston, SC [to] Respected Sir [John W. Mitchell] / Elizabeth Mushington
Mushington, Elizabeth. "[Letter] 30 January 1843, Charleston, SC [to] Respected Sir [John W. Mitchell] / Elizabeth Mushington." [Letter] 30 January 1843, Charleston, SC [to] Respected Sir [John W. Mitchell] / Elizabeth Mushington. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1843-1-30).Mushington writes to Mitchell in concern of an affidavit presented to Mitchell regarding her father being "the Descedant of an Indian Woman and A White Man." Mushington, in need of her father's documentation for future court proceedings, ask if Mitchell could provide her with a cer
[Miscellaneous] 2 January 1900, Ripped Paper with Writing
N/A. "[Miscellaneous] 2 January 1900, Ripped Paper with Writing." [Miscellaneous] 2 January 1900, Ripped Paper with Writing. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1900-1-2).Illegible paper scrap dated after Ada Clare passed away.
[Sale Record] 15 December 1857, Charleston, SC [for] Sale of fundry stocks per order [of] Mr. J. W. Mitchell / Moise & de Leon Brokers
Moise & de Leon Brokers. "[Sale Record] 15 December 1857, Charleston, SC [for] Sale of fundry stocks per order [of] Mr. J. W. Mitchell / Moise & de Leon Brokers." [Sale Record] 15 December 1857, Charleston, SC [for] Sale of fundry stocks per order [of] Mr. J. W. Mitchell / Moise & de Leon Brokers. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1857-12-15).This sales record details the "sale of Sunday stocks per order [of] Mr. J. W. Mitchell" in Charleston. Three different sales are recorded: 37 shares, 12 shares, and 16 shares.
[Letter] 14 December [18]57, Charleston, SC [to] J[ohn] W. Mitchell / Moise & de Leon Brokers
Moise & de Leon Brokers. "[Letter] 14 December [18]57, Charleston, SC [to] J[ohn] W. Mitchell / Moise & de Leon Brokers." [Letter] 14 December [18]57, Charleston, SC [to] J[ohn] W. Mitchell / Moise & de Leon Brokers. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1857-12-14).Moise & [Name] write in reply to Mitchell's inquiry about purchasing stocks on behalf of "Miss McElhenney" and provide advice as to which would be the most favorable to buy in the current market.
[Letter] 10 November 1857, Charleston, SC [to] [John W.] Mitchell / C. M. Furman
Furman, C. M.. "[Letter] 10 November 1857, Charleston, SC [to] [John W.] Mitchell / C. M. Furman." [Letter] 10 November 1857, Charleston, SC [to] [John W.] Mitchell / C. M. Furman. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1857-11-10).Furman informs Mitchell that stocks have fallen below price and are therefore difficult to sell. He goes on to give realistic prices and reflect on the possible impacts such prices may have.
[Letter] 14 October 1857, Charleston, SC [to] John W. Mitchell / Colburn & Holland
Colburn, James S.;Holland, Parker J.. "[Letter] 14 October 1857, Charleston, SC [to] John W. Mitchell / Colburn & Holland." [Letter] 14 October 1857, Charleston, SC [to] John W. Mitchell / Colburn & Holland. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1857-10-14).Colburn & Holland inform Mitchell that it would not be possible for him to sell stocks in either the current private or public market since many of the banks are suspended. Colburn & Holland elaborate further and name the banks they believe are closing and/or have closed.