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

Letter 12 February 1845, Charleston, SC to John W. Mitchell / A.G. & E. Magrath-12 February 1845-Mitchell, John W.

Magrath, Andrew Gordon;Magrath, Edward. "Letter 12 February 1845, Charleston, SC to John W. Mitchell / A.G. & E. Magrath-12 February 1845-Mitchell, John W.." Letter 12 February 1845, Charleston, SC to John W. Mitchell / A.G. & E. Magrath (1845).
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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 -30 January 1843-Mitchell, John W.

Mushington, Elizabeth. "Letter 30 January 1843, Charleston, SC to Respected Sir John W. Mitchell / Elizabeth Mushington -30 January 1843-Mitchell, John W.." Letter 30 January 1843, Charleston, SC to Respected Sir John W. Mitchell / Elizabeth Mushington (1843).
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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

Sale Record 15 December 1857, Charleston, SC for Sale of fundry stocks per order of Mr. J. W. Mitchell / Moise & de Leon Brokers -15 December 1857-N/A - legal document

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 -15 December 1857-N/A - legal document." Sale Record 15 December 1857, Charleston, SC for Sale of fundry stocks per order of Mr. J. W. Mitchell / Moise & de Leon Brokers (1857).
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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 1857, Charleston, SC to John W. Mitchell / Moise & de Leon Brokers-14 December 1857-Mitchell, John W.

Moise & de Leon Brokers. "Letter 14 December 1857, Charleston, SC to John W. Mitchell / Moise & de Leon Brokers-14 December 1857-Mitchell, John W.." Letter 14 December 1857, Charleston, SC to John W. Mitchell / Moise & de Leon Brokers (1857).
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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-10 November 1857-Mitchell, John W.

Furman, C. M. "Letter 10 November 1857, Charleston, SC to John W. Mitchell / C. M. Furman-10 November 1857-Mitchell, John W.." Letter 10 November 1857, Charleston, SC to John W. Mitchell / C. M. Furman (1857).
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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-14 October 1857-Mitchell, John W.

Colburn, James S.;Holland, Parker J. "Letter 14 October 1857, Charleston, SC to John W. Mitchell / Colburn & Holland-14 October 1857-Mitchell, John W.." Letter 14 October 1857, Charleston, SC to John W. Mitchell / Colburn & Holland (1857).
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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.

Receipt 22 February 1825, Charleston, SC for sustain of children / Samuel Cerrie-22 February 1825-N/A - personal record

Cerrie, Samuel. "Receipt 22 February 1825, Charleston, SC for sustain of children / Samuel Cerrie-22 February 1825-N/A - personal record." Receipt 22 February 1825, Charleston, SC for sustain of children / Samuel Cerrie (1825).
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Mr. Cerrie's receipt confirms his payment for one quarter's worth of "sustain[ing]" children named "Isabella, Frances, Pricilla & Samuel," beginning June 20th, 1834, and ending September 20th, 1835.

Letter 20 May 1828, South Carolina to J. M. Mitchell / Mr. Rouse, Assignee-20 May 1868-Mitchell, John W.

Rouse, Mr., Assignee [?]. "Letter 20 May 1828, South Carolina to J. M. Mitchell / Mr. Rouse, Assignee-20 May 1868-Mitchell, John W.." Letter 20 May 1828, South Carolina to J. M. Mitchell / Mr. Rouse, Assignee (1868).
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Rouse acts as the judgment creditor in the case between "Mr. James Drummond" and "Green" and writes to Mitchell to request of the debt in question.

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

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