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Bostwick, Charles, fl. 1796-1840 to William S. Holabird

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05636.24 Author/Creator: Bostwick, Charles, fl. 1796-1840 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 January 1829 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 25 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Bostwick, a lawyer, discusses terms of settlement in a court case between Mr. Jervett and his creditors. Holabird represented the creditors. Bostwick states that Jervett will settle on the terms proposed by Holabird in previous correspondence. Address indicates that Holabird practiced in Winchester, Connecticut.

Bostwick, Charles, fl. 1796-1840
Holabird, William S., 1794-1855

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