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

Ledger 6 February 1862, to 31 December 1863, New York, NY for Ada McElhenney / Ada McElhenney -6 February 1862 - 31 December 1863-N/A - ledger

Mitchell, Clarence G. [?]. "Ledger 6 February 1862, to 31 December 1863, New York, NY for Ada McElhenney / Ada McElhenney -6 February 1862 - 31 December 1863-N/A - ledger." Ledger 6 February 1862, to 31 December 1863, New York, NY for Ada McElhenney / Ada McElhenney (1969).
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This ledger details the income and principal for Ada A. McElhenney from February 6th, 1862, to December 31st, 1863. Mitchell also includes a contra account to reduce the value of the account it is related with.

Acknowledgement 13 September 1859, New York, NY of the Release of Edward McCrady by Ada McElhenney / John W. Mitchell --N/A - legal document

Mitchell, John W. [?]. "Acknowledgement 13 September 1859, New York, NY of the Release of Edward McCrady by Ada McElhenney / John W. Mitchell --N/A - legal document." Acknowledgement 13 September 1859, New York, NY of the Release of Edward McCrady by Ada McElhenney / John W. Mitchell (1969).
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John W. Mitchell, acting commissioner to take in acknowledgments of deeds "to be used in South Carolina," confirms Don A. Huett was present when Ada Clare signed and sealed the enclosed writing as her "act and deed."

Legal Release 12 September 1859, New York, NY to Edward McCrady / Ada McElhenney-12 September 1859-N/A - legal document

Clare, Ada. "Legal Release 12 September 1859, New York, NY to Edward McCrady / Ada McElhenney-12 September 1859-N/A - legal document." Legal Release 12 September 1859, New York, NY to Edward McCrady / Ada McElhenney (1859).
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Clare confirms her "remise release and forever quit claim unto Edward McCrady." McCrady is the executor of her father's will and administrator for her late mother's "goods and chattels, rights and credits." The release pertains to any "actions, suits, reckonings

Acknowledgement 13 September 1859, New York, NY of the Release of Hugh Wilson by Ada McElhenney / John W. Mitchell -13 September 1859-N/A - legal document

Mitchell, John W. [?]. "Acknowledgement 13 September 1859, New York, NY of the Release of Hugh Wilson by Ada McElhenney / John W. Mitchell -13 September 1859-N/A - legal document." Acknowledgement 13 September 1859, New York, NY of the Release of Hugh Wilson by Ada McElhenney / John W. Mitchell (1859).
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Mitchell is "a comissioner duly appointed and Commissioned by the Governor of South Carolina" to handle legal forms in New York that may be used South Carolina. He confirms Don A. Hulett was present when Ada Clare signed and sealed the "within instrument of writing."

Legal Release 12 September 1859, New York, NY to Hugh Wilson / Ada McElhenney -12 September 1859-N/A - legal document

Clare, Ada. "Legal Release 12 September 1859, New York, NY to Hugh Wilson / Ada McElhenney -12 September 1859-N/A - legal document." Legal Release 12 September 1859, New York, NY to Hugh Wilson / Ada McElhenney (1859).
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This legal form details Clare's "remise, release, and forever quit claim unto my grandfather Hugh Wilson," her legal guardian.

Ledger 1 January 1857 to 31 December 1861 for Ada McElhenney in Account with Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney -1 January 1857 - 31 December 1861-N/A - Ledger

Mitchell, Clarence G. [?]. "Ledger 1 January 1857 to 31 December 1861 for Ada McElhenney in Account with Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney -1 January 1857 - 31 December 1861-N/A - Ledger." Ledger 1 January 1857 to 31 December 1861 for Ada McElhenney in Account with Clarence G. Mitchell / Ada McElhenney (1969).
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These pages include an in-depth ledger for Ada Clare's finances from January 1st, 1857, to December 31st, 1861. Mitchell also includes a contra account to offset the balance in the corresponding account in the ledger.

Letter 29 August 1856, 75 Nassau St, New York, NY to Edward McCrady / Clarence G. Mitchell -29-Aug-56-McCrady, Edward

Mitchell, Clarence G. "Letter 29 August 1856, 75 Nassau St, New York, NY to Edward McCrady / Clarence G. Mitchell -29-Aug-56-McCrady, Edward." Letter 29 August 1856, 75 Nassau St, New York, NY to Edward McCrady / Clarence G. Mitchell (2056).
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Mitchell confirms the dividends, installments, and other payments as he aims to balance Ada Clare's account. He confirms Clare will soon execute a deed and closes by inquiring if Susan McElhenney will want to retain an individual account.

Legal Statement 1 October 1855, Charleston, SC, for McElhenney vs. McElhenney / James Tupper-1-Oct-55-N/A - legal document

Tupper, James. "Legal Statement 1 October 1855, Charleston, SC, for McElhenney vs. McElhenney / James Tupper-1-Oct-55-N/A - legal document." Legal Statement 1 October 1855, Charleston, SC, for McElhenney vs. McElhenney / James Tupper (2055).
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This legal statement breaks down Eugene, Ada, and Susan McElhenney's "share[s] of principal," "of interest," and payments for the "sales of lots" and land.

Legal Statement 10 September 1855, Charleston, SC of Ada McElhenney / James Tupper-10 September 1855-N/A - legal document

Tupper, James. "Legal Statement 10 September 1855, Charleston, SC of Ada McElhenney / James Tupper-10 September 1855-N/A - legal document." Legal Statement 10 September 1855, Charleston, SC of Ada McElhenney / James Tupper (1855).
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This legal statement delineates the distributions that ensue from the sale of lots by the McElhenney family.