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Personal Record 23 June 1859, New York, NY / Ada McElhenney -23 June 1859-N/A - personal record

Clare, Ada. "Personal Record 23 June 1859, New York, NY / Ada McElhenney -23 June 1859-N/A - personal record." Personal Record 23 June 1859, New York, NY / Ada McElhenney (1859).
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In this this receipt, Clare states C. G. Mitchell will pay Mr. Benjamin Massett twenty five dollars and charge the same from her account.

Letter 18 July 1859, New York, NY to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare -18 July 1859-Mitchell, Clarence G.

Clare, Ada. "Letter 18 July 1859, New York, NY to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare -18 July 1859-Mitchell, Clarence G.." Letter 18 July 1859, New York, NY to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare (1859).
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Clare asks Mitchell to pay an enclosed gas bill on her behalf. She also asks if he could send her fifty dollars during that week.

Personal Record 20 July 1859, New York, NY of Finances / Ada McElhenney -20 July 1859-N/A - personal record

Clare, Ada. "Personal Record 20 July 1859, New York, NY of Finances / Ada McElhenney -20 July 1859-N/A - personal record." Personal Record 20 July 1859, New York, NY of Finances / Ada McElhenney (1859).
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This receipt details Clare's obtainment of $50 from C. G. Mitchell on July 20th, 1959.

Letter 25 August 1859, New York, NY to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare -25 August 1859-Mitchell, Clarence G.

Clare, Ada. "Letter 25 August 1859, New York, NY to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare -25 August 1859-Mitchell, Clarence G.." Letter 25 August 1859, New York, NY to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare (1859).
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Clare recollects a visit to Mitchell's office during his time of absence.

Letter 29 August 1859, New York, NY to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare -29 August 1859-Mitchell, Clarence G.

Clare, Ada. "Letter 29 August 1859, New York, NY to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare -29 August 1859-Mitchell, Clarence G.." Letter 29 August 1859, New York, NY to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare (1859).
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Clare kindly requests Mitchell to have fifty dollars ready for her to pick up at 1 o'clock the following day.

Letter 23 May 1859, New York, NY to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare -23 May 1859-Mitchell, Clarence G.

Clare, Ada. "Letter 23 May 1859, New York, NY to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare -23 May 1859-Mitchell, Clarence G.." Letter 23 May 1859, New York, NY to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare (1859).
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Clare asks if Mitchell could leave her $250 so she can go furniture shopping. She notifies him she will come down for it the next day at 2 o'clock and requests he leave it with his father if he will not be home.

Gas Bill 4 May 1859, New York, NY to Mahattan Gas Light Company / C. G. Mitchell -4 May 1859-Mahattan Gas Light Company

Mitchell, Clarence G. "Gas Bill 4 May 1859, New York, NY to Mahattan Gas Light Company / C. G. Mitchell -4 May 1859-Mahattan Gas Light Company." Gas Bill 4 May 1859, New York, NY to Mahattan Gas Light Company / C. G. Mitchell (1859).
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The gas bill sent to C. G. Mitchell from the Manhattan Gas Light Company for gas consumed from May 9th to November 25th, 1859.

Rental Agreement 1 May 1859, New York, NY Mr. Asten of Ms. Clare -1 May 1859-N/A - rental agreement

Mitchell, Clarence G. [?]. "Rental Agreement 1 May 1859, New York, NY Mr. Asten of Ms. Clare -1 May 1859-N/A - rental agreement." Rental Agreement 1 May 1859, New York, NY Mr. Asten of Ms. Clare (1859).
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The rental agreement, likely penned by Clare's attorney Clarence G. Mitchell, describes Mr. Asten's terms for renting a house to Ms. Clare for one year at $500. Ms. Clare is to arrange the garden if desired.

Receipt 22 April 1859 of C. G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney -22 April 1859-N/A - personal record

Clare, Ada. "Receipt 22 April 1859 of C. G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney -22 April 1859-N/A - personal record." Receipt 22 April 1859 of C. G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney (1859).
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This receipt confirms Clare received $50 from C. G. Mitchell on April 2nd, 1859.

Letter 8 April 1859, 27 Irving Place to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare-8 April 1859-Mitchell, Clarence G.

Clare, Ada. "Letter 8 April 1859, 27 Irving Place to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare-8 April 1859-Mitchell, Clarence G.." Letter 8 April 1859, 27 Irving Place to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare (1859).
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Clare asks if Mitchell could send fifty dollars before tomorrow afternoon since "it would be a great convenience to me." A receipt detailing the completed transaction is included below the body of the letter.