Title
William H. Herndon to John L. Douglas & Bro.
Description
William H. Herndon writes to John L. Douglas and Brothers regarding a letter Herndon received from a Mr Leland of Boston in reference to a mortgage held by him, as trustee of the Estate of Mr. Dutch,decd, and executed by the company. In that letter to the law firm of Lincoln and Herndon is a copy of Christy's letter stating that Douglas and Brothers are willing to give up the land on March 1, 1862, and pay $3.45 in taxes. Herndon asks Douglas and Brothers if they will do as Mr Christy writes to Mr Leland or to Mr Ford? If so, Lincoln and Herndon would like to to be notified. The law firm is employed now to settle up this business and waits for a reply by Douglas and Brothers.The Taper Collection also contains a November 23, 1860, letter by Herndon to John L. Douglas and Brothers concerning the matter.
Creator
Herndon, William H.
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1860-08-24
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300277
T1860.08.24-MISC
Status
Needs Review
Percent Needs Review
100
Weight
200
Original Format
paper and ink
1 p
25 x 20 cm