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

[Rental Agreement] [1 May 1859], [New York, NY] Mr. Asten [of] Ms. Clare

Mitchell, Clarence G. [?]. "[Rental Agreement] [1 May 1859], [New York, NY] Mr. Asten [of] Ms. Clare." [Rental Agreement] [1 May 1859], [New York, NY] Mr. Asten [of] Ms. Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1859-5-1).
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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

Clare, Ada. "[Receipt] 22 April 1859 [of] C. G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney." [Receipt] 22 April 1859 [of] C. G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1859-4-22).
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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

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] 8 April 1859, 27 Irving Place [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare." [Letter] 8 April 1859, 27 Irving Place [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1859-4-8).
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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.

[Letter] 19 March 1859, New York, NY [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] 19 March 1859, New York, NY [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare." [Letter] 19 March 1859, New York, NY [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1859-3-19).
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Clare requests that Mitchell give her $50 in gold on Monday so that she can pay a bill.

[Receipt] 18 February 1859, New York, NY [of] C. G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney

Clare, Ada. "[Receipt] 18 February 1859, New York, NY [of] C. G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney." [Receipt] 18 February 1859, New York, NY [of] C. G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1859-2-18).
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Clare writes in receipt of fifty dollars from Clarence G. Mitchell, her attorney, on February 18th 1859.

[Letter] 17 February 1859, 27 Irving Place [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] 17 February 1859, 27 Irving Place [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare." [Letter] 17 February 1859, 27 Irving Place [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1859-2-17).
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Clare requests Mitchell to be kind enough to let her have fifty dollars by the following evening at 7 o'clock the earliest.

[Letter] 21 January 1859, 27 Irving Place [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] 21 January 1859, 27 Irving Place [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare." [Letter] 21 January 1859, 27 Irving Place [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1859-1-21).
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Clare asks for fifty dollars by "this evening" if Mitchell receives the letter in time. There is a confirmation receipt of $50 written below the body of the letter

[Receipt] 10 January 1859, New York, NY [of] C. G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney

Clare, Ada. "[Receipt] 10 January 1859, New York, NY [of] C. G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney." [Receipt] 10 January 1859, New York, NY [of] C. G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1859-1-10).
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The receipt confirms Clare received fifty dollars from Clarence G. Mitchell on January 10th, 1859.

[Letter] [10 January 1859], 27 Irving Place [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] [10 January 1859], 27 Irving Place [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare." [Letter] [10 January 1859], 27 Irving Place [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1859-1-10).
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Clare asks Mitchell to send her "fifty dollars ($50) on Monday evening, if convenient."

[Letter] December 1858, [New York, NY] [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] December 1858, [New York, NY] [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare." [Letter] December 1858, [New York, NY] [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1858-12-1).
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Clare writes to remind MItchell of her request for money and asks he send it as soon as possible.

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