Mitchell Family Papers

This statement details the shares of cash sales given to Susan, Eugene, and Ada McElhenney, respectively, for the lots in question.

This court proceeding details two legal orders in the case of Eugene McElhenney vs. Susan and Ada McElhenney. The orders include provisions for the proper sale of real estate and ability of the "Guardian of the Defendants" to place a bid on either his or Susan's account.

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, accounts, debts," etc. that Clare may have against McCrady.

This legal form details Clare's "remise, release, and forever quit claim unto my grandfather Hugh Wilson," her legal guardian. The items involved in this transaction include "action suits, reckonings, accounts, debts, dues" and any others that may be involved in the management of her lands. The release is valid for all time.

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."

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."

Moise & [Name] write in reply to Mitchell's inquiry about purchasing stocks on behalf of "Miss McElhenney" and provide advice as to which would be the most favorable to buy in the current market.

This sales record details the "sale of Sunday stocks per order [of] Mr. J. W. Mitchell" in Charleston. Three different sales are recorded: 37 shares, 12 shares, and 16 shares.

This "statement of monies" was received by C. G. Mitchell of Ada Clare with the intention of it being "invest or to be invested by him as principle carrying interest." The document includes both the dates attached to the aforementioned "monies" and their amounts.

Furman informs Mitchell that stocks have fallen below price and are therefore difficult to sell. He goes on to give realistic prices and reflect on the possible impacts such prices may have.

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.

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.

Ordinary George Burst certifies the enclosed inventory appraisement is an authentic copy of the original, completed January 14th, 1842 for James McElhenney's assets and their subsequent values.

Mr. Cerrie's receipt confirms his payment for one quarter's worth of "sustain[ing]" children named "Isabella, Frances, Pricilla & Samuel," beginning June 20th, 1834, and ending September 20th, 1835.

This legal statement delineates the distributions that ensue from the sale of lots by the McElhenney family.

The three commissioners assigned to the case of Eugene McElhenney vs. Susan and Ada McElhenney provide their estimated values for the lots in question. The statement closes with their suggestion to divide the shares equally between parties.

Petrigru writes to Mitchell in hopes that Mitchell will remember the outcome of "a suit of Thomas Morissey against Dorilla Motte a free woman." Petrigru also inquires about the involvement of a John Walker. He hopes to settle the debt, if it has not been already, in order to secure justice for "Jacob Motte a slave."

Colburn & Holland inform Mitchell that it would not be possible for him to sell stocks in either the current private or public market since many of the banks are suspended. Colburn & Holland elaborate further and name the banks they believe are closing and/or have closed. They remark that they have never seen a situation like this before and are unsure of what will result. The letter closes with their advisement that Mitchell hold onto his money.

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.

Mushington writes to Mitchell in concern of an affidavit presented to Mitchell regarding her father being "the Descedant of an Indian Woman and A White Man." Mushington, in need of her father's documentation for future court proceedings, ask if Mitchell could provide her with a certificate confirming her father's ancestry. The mayor has postponed decisions on her family's case until the documentation can be obtained, so she expresses this need is dire.

These pages include a copy of the "Inventory & Appraisement of Estate of Joanna W. McElhenney." George Burst, of the Charleston Ordinary's Office, certifies that the "foregoing pages" are correct in content.

This last will and testament details how James McElhenney's estate will be divded after he passes away.

This sales statement applies to the case of Eugene McElhenney vs. Susan and Ada McElhenney and lists both the buyers and prices of seven losts. Payment procedures and methods for determining the lots' values are also described.

The Magraths write to Mitchell with a commission "to take the testimony of Mr. Davenport in behalf of our client Mr. Street." They regard this testimony with high importance and stress Mitchell's need to quickly gather as much information as possible.