An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

[Meeting Invitation] 19 February 1827, [for] Council Chamber at 4 o'clock P.M. [to] John. W. Mitchell / John J. Lafar

Lafar, John J.. "[Meeting Invitation] 19 February 1827, [for] Council Chamber at 4 o'clock P.M. [to] John. W. Mitchell / John J. Lafar." [Meeting Invitation] 19 February 1827, [for] Council Chamber at 4 o'clock P.M. [to] John. W. Mitchell / John J. Lafar. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1827-2-19).
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This meeting invitation presents as a certificate and is delivered to John W. Mitchell "by the order of the Intendant, John J. Lafar," "City Marshal and Messenger of Council."

[Ledger] 6 February 1862, [to] 31 December 1863, [New York, NY] [for] Ada McElhenney / Ada McElhenney

Mitchell, Clarence G. [?]. "[Ledger] 6 February 1862, [to] 31 December 1863, [New York, NY] [for] Ada McElhenney / Ada McElhenney." [Ledger] 6 February 1862, [to] 31 December 1863, [New York, NY] [for] Ada McElhenney / Ada McElhenney. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1862-2-6).
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This ledger details the income and principal for Ada A. McElhenney from February 6th, 1862, to December 31st, 1863. Mitchell also includes a contra account to reduce the value of the account it is related with.

[Acknowledgement] 13 September 1859, New York, NY [of] the Release [of] Edward McCrady [by] Ada McElhenney / John W. Mitchell

Mitchell, John W. [?]. "[Acknowledgement] 13 September 1859, New York, NY [of] the Release [of] Edward McCrady [by] Ada McElhenney / John W. Mitchell." [Acknowledgement] 13 September 1859, New York, NY [of] the Release [of] Edward McCrady [by] Ada McElhenney / John W. Mitchell. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (n.d).
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John W. Mitchell, acting commissioner to take in acknowledgments of deeds "to be used in South Carolina," confirms Don A. Huett was present when Ada Clare signed and sealed the enclosed writing as her "act and deed."

[Legal Release] 12 September 1859, [New York, NY] [to] Edward McCrady / Ada McElhenney

Clare, Ada. "[Legal Release] 12 September 1859, [New York, NY] [to] Edward McCrady / Ada McElhenney." [Legal Release] 12 September 1859, [New York, NY] [to] Edward McCrady / Ada McElhenney. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1859-9-12).
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Clare confirms her "remise release and forever quit claim unto Edward McCrady." McCrady is the executor of her father's will and administrator for her late mother's "goods and chattels, rights and credits." The release pertains to any "actions, suits, reckonings

[Acknowledgement] 13 September 1859, New York, NY [of] the Release [of] Hugh Wilson [by] Ada McElhenney / John W. Mitchell

Mitchell, John W. [?]. "[Acknowledgement] 13 September 1859, New York, NY [of] the Release [of] Hugh Wilson [by] Ada McElhenney / John W. Mitchell." [Acknowledgement] 13 September 1859, New York, NY [of] the Release [of] Hugh Wilson [by] Ada McElhenney / John W. Mitchell. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1859-9-13).
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Mitchell is "a comissioner duly appointed and Commissioned by the Governor of South Carolina" to handle legal forms in New York that may be used South Carolina. He confirms Don A. Hulett was present when Ada Clare signed and sealed the "within instrument of writing."

[Legal Release] 12 September 1859, [New York, NY] [to] Hugh Wilson / Ada McElhenney

Clare, Ada. "[Legal Release] 12 September 1859, [New York, NY] [to] Hugh Wilson / Ada McElhenney." [Legal Release] 12 September 1859, [New York, NY] [to] Hugh Wilson / Ada McElhenney. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1859-9-12).
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This legal form details Clare's "remise, release, and forever quit claim unto my grandfather Hugh Wilson," her legal guardian.

[Ledger] 1 January 1857 [to] 31 December 1861 [for] Ada McElhenney in Account with Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney

Mitchell, Clarence G. [?]. "[Ledger] 1 January 1857 [to] 31 December 1861 [for] Ada McElhenney in Account with Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney." [Ledger] 1 January 1857 [to] 31 December 1861 [for] Ada McElhenney in Account with Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1857-1-1).
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These pages include an in-depth ledger for Ada Clare's finances from January 1st, 1857, to December 31st, 1861. Mitchell also includes a contra account to offset the balance in the corresponding account in the ledger.

[Letter] 29 August 1856, 75 Nassau St, New York, NY [to] Edward McCrady / Clarence G. Mitchell

Mitchell, Clarence G.. "[Letter] 29 August 1856, 75 Nassau St, New York, NY [to] Edward McCrady / Clarence G. Mitchell." [Letter] 29 August 1856, 75 Nassau St, New York, NY [to] Edward McCrady / Clarence G. Mitchell. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1956-8-29).
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Mitchell confirms the dividends, installments, and other payments as he aims to balance Ada Clare's account. He confirms Clare will soon execute a deed and closes by inquiring if Susan McElhenney will want to retain an individual account.

[Legal Statement] 1 October 1855, [Charleston, SC], [for] McElhenney vs. McElhenney / James Tupper

Tupper, James. "[Legal Statement] 1 October 1855, [Charleston, SC], [for] McElhenney vs. McElhenney / James Tupper." [Legal Statement] 1 October 1855, [Charleston, SC], [for] McElhenney vs. McElhenney / James Tupper. Mitchell Family Papers, 1754-1917, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, SC. (1955-10-1).
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This legal statement breaks down Eugene, Ada, and Susan McElhenney's "share[s] of principal," "of interest," and payments for the "sales of lots" and land.