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Box 1

 Container

Contains 53 Results:

William Short, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to Peyton Short, [Lexington, Ky.], 1824 February 11

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id126791
Scope and Contents

Problems in communicating clearly despite being brothers; mention of Christian [Co., Ky.] estate; $1000 has been deposited in bank in Pittsburgh to be paid to him and will send more if it is necessary.

Dates: 1824 February 11

Peyton Short, Lexington, Ky., to William Short, Philadelphia, Pa., 1824 March 1

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id126792
Scope and Contents

Debt discussion; mention of Christian Co., [Ky.] land conveyance and dealing with the Clerk.

Dates: 1824 March 1

William Short, Philadelphia, Pa., to Peyton Short, near Hopkinsville, Ky., 1825 May 23

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id126793
Scope and Contents

Has heard that he is purchasing a parcel of land in Lexington, [Ky.], and paying for it in cash; expresses shock and disbelief at his ability to do this after all of the previous correspondence concerning his enormous debt situation; other discussion centering on monetary solvency.

Dates: 1825 May 23