The Vault at Pfaff's

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

[Letter] 5 August [1857] Paris, France [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] 5 August [1857] Paris, France [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare." [Letter] 5 August [1857] Paris, France [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1857-8-5).
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Clare writes to inform Mitchell she drew "a hundred dollars ($100)" from her letter of credit. She also requests that he mail the note she's enclosed with the letter so she can save the postage.

[Letter] 5 July [1857], [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] 5 July [1857], [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare." [Letter] 5 July [1857], [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1857-7-5).
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Clare informs Mitchell she drew "($100) a hundred dollars" from her letter of credit and has been out of Paris for a week. She also asks that he tell her if he hears anything from her sister.

[Ledger] 30 June 1857, New York, NY [to] Brown Shipley / Ada Clare

Mitchell, Clarence G. [?]. "[Ledger] 30 June 1857, New York, NY [to] Brown Shipley / Ada Clare." [Ledger] 30 June 1857, New York, NY [to] Brown Shipley / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1857-6-30).
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This ledger details the accounts of Ada Clare.

[Letter] 3 May 1857, Paris, France [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] 3 May 1857, Paris, France [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare." [Letter] 3 May 1857, Paris, France [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1857-5-3).
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Clare writes in receipt of Mitchell's letter detailing a "banker's draft for £10." She expresses confusion since she has "drawn no money from any banker" since leaving America.

[Letter] 31 March 1857, Paris, France [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] 31 March 1857, Paris, France [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare." [Letter] 31 March 1857, Paris, France [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1857-3-31).
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This letter recounts Clare's frustration with her friend, Mrs. Patania, for her lack of understanding of business and debt repayment. She goes on to ask Mitchell for financial advice regarding her "letter of credit" for her living accomodations.

[Letter] [30 March 1857], [Paris, France] [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] [30 March 1857], [Paris, France] [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare." [Letter] [30 March 1857], [Paris, France] [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1857-3-30).
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Clare asks Mitchell to send post on her behalf so that the postage is charged to her account.

[Letter] 23 February 1857, Paris, France [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] 23 February 1857, Paris, France [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare." [Letter] 23 February 1857, Paris, France [to] Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1857-2-23).
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Clare recounts the details of her voyage to Paris and how, though difficult, she is fortunate to be in the city. She assures Mitchell that she is in better health and has been enjoying the unprecedented mildness in weather. Clare goes on to ask that he pay a debt to "her friend, Mrs.

[Ledger] 11 February 1857, New York, NY [to] Brown Shipley / Ada Clare

Mitchell, Clarence G. [?]. "[Ledger] 11 February 1857, New York, NY [to] Brown Shipley / Ada Clare." [Ledger] 11 February 1857, New York, NY [to] Brown Shipley / Ada Clare. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1857-2-11).
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This ledger details the accounts of Ada Clare. Various transactions are recorded in terms of interest, including "commissions," "postages," "stamps duty on bills." Clare's attorney, Clarence G.

[Letter] 16 January 1857, New York, NY [to] Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] 16 January 1857, New York, NY [to] Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney." [Letter] 16 January 1857, New York, NY [to] Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1857-1-16).
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Clare has recently changed her surname from "McElhenney" to "Clare." Clare writes to Mitchell to inform him that all past and future transactions under her new surname will be "as valid and effectful as under that of" Ada McElhenney.

[Letter] 16 January 1857, [New York, NY] [to] Dear Sir / Ada McElhenney

Clare, Ada. "[Letter] 16 January 1857, [New York, NY] [to] Dear Sir / Ada McElhenney." [Letter] 16 January 1857, [New York, NY] [to] Dear Sir / Ada McElhenney. John Wroughton Mitchell Papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (1857-1-16).
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Clare writes about the package she sealed and left in the recipient's office. She asks that he keep it for her and store it in his iron chest so that it is safe from the threat of fire.

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