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Box 6

 Container

Contains 12 Results:

Copy of bond from S. Prettyman to Sarah Collins/$60 per annum, circa 1845

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: F147
Scope and Contents

Autograph copy of the bond between Solomon Prettyman and Sarah Collins originally dated March 30, 1830, and witnessed by Henry Little and John Gibbons. Also includes a later amendment to the bond dated December 6, 1834, and witnessed by Davis Hazzard, and a handwritten copy of the property transfer from Sarah Collins to Priscilla Rust, dated March 22, 1842, and witnessed by David Hazzard and Peter N. Rust.

Dates: circa 1845

Autograph letter signed, S. Prettyman, Wilmington, Delaware, to C.S. Layton, Georgetown, Delaware, 1845 October 11

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: F147
Scope and Contents

Letter from Reverend Solomon Prettyman to Caleb S. Layton, his attorney in the matter of Solomon Prettyman v. Priscilla Rust, a case regarding a dispute over rental fees for a piece of land rented by Sarah Collins to Solomon Prettyman. Sarah Collins subsequently transferred her interest in the said piece of land to Priscilla Rust. Folded letter, stamped, postmark Wilmington [Oct. 13], hand noted "Paid charged box 112."

Dates: 1845 October 11

Autograph letter signed, S. Prettyman, Wilmington, Delaware, to A.W. Prettyman, Lewes Town, Delaware, 1849 November 22

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: F147
Scope and Contents

Letter from Solomon Prettyman to his brother A.W. Prettyman stating that he would not be able to travel to Sussex County for his trial and would like A.W. Prettyman to attend in his place. Folded letter, postmark Wilmington [Nov. 23].

Dates: 1849 November 22

Autograph letter signed, Covvy? Chambers, Wilmington, Delaware, to C.S. Layton, Georgetown, Delaware, 1856 June 23

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: F147
Scope and Contents

Letter to Layton from Covvy? Chambers regarding legal assistance. Folded letter, torn, with envelope.

Dates: 1856 June 23

Envelope addressed to Caleb S. Layton, Georgetown, Delaware, 1850s

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: F147
Scope and Contents

Postmarked Albertville, [Aug. 30]

Dates: 1850s

Autograph letter signed, A.W. Prettyman, to C.S. Layton, [Georgetown, Delaware], undated

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: F147
Scope and Contents

Letter from A.W. Prettyman to Caleb Layton regarding a legal issue. Folded partial letter.

Dates: undated

Farmers Bank, Georgetown, account book, 1871-1881

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: F147
Scope and Contents

Includes one account book labeled: "Farmers Bank, Georgetown, in a/c with C. S. Layton, Esq. 1871."

Dates: 1871-1881