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

Letter 5 July 1857, to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare-5 July 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.

Clare, Ada. "Letter 5 July 1857, to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare-5 July 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.." Letter 5 July 1857, to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare (1857).
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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.

Letter 3 May 1857, Paris, France to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare -3 May 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.

Clare, Ada. "Letter 3 May 1857, Paris, France to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare -3 May 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.." Letter 3 May 1857, Paris, France to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare (1857).
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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-31 March 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.

Clare, Ada. "Letter 31 March 1857, Paris, France to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare-31 March 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.." Letter 31 March 1857, Paris, France to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare (1857).
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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 -30 March 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.

Clare, Ada. "Letter 30 March 1857, Paris, France to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare -30 March 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.." Letter 30 March 1857, Paris, France to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare (1857).
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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-23 February 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.

Clare, Ada. "Letter 23 February 1857, Paris, France to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare-23 February 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.." Letter 23 February 1857, Paris, France to Mr. Mitchell / Ada Clare (1857).
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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 -11 February 1857-Brown Shipley

Mitchell, Clarence G. [?]. "Ledger 11 February 1857, New York, NY to Brown Shipley / Ada Clare -11 February 1857-Brown Shipley." Ledger 11 February 1857, New York, NY to Brown Shipley / Ada Clare (1857).
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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-16 January 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.

Clare, Ada. "Letter 16 January 1857, New York, NY to Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney-16 January 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.." Letter 16 January 1857, New York, NY to Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney (1857).
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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-16 January 1857-Dear Sir

Clare, Ada. "Letter 16 January 1857, New York, NY to Dear Sir / Ada McElhenney-16 January 1857-Dear Sir." Letter 16 January 1857, New York, NY to Dear Sir / Ada McElhenney (1857).
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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.

Legal Statement 16 January 1857, New York, NY to Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney-16 January 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.

Clare, Ada. "Legal Statement 16 January 1857, New York, NY to Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney-16 January 1857-Mitchell, Clarence G.." Legal Statement 16 January 1857, New York, NY to Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney (1857).
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Clare "make[s], constitute[s] and appoint[s]" Clarence G. Mitchell as her "true and lawful attorney" and accedes to the powers he will be granted to act as such.