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[Business contract and power of attorney]

Description: Article of agreement between Michael Reed and Z.N. Morrel to enter into business together, signed by witnesses Sam T. Allen and Sam Smith. On page [3], additional contract by Z.N. Morrell granting power of attorney to Michael Reed. Both dated January 9, 1836.
Date: January 9, 1836
Creator: Reed, Michael & Morrell, Z.N.
Partner: Southwestern University

John Vanwinkle Bond

Description: Agreement to pay Michael Reed and Z.N. Morrel, issued by John Vanwinkle with witnesses James Cook and John W. Holman in the amount of ten thousand dollars in exchange for one league of land in the Nashville colony.
Date: January 16, 1836
Creator: Vanwinkle, John
Partner: Southwestern University

Joseph Welch's Bond

Description: Agreement to pay Michael Reed and Z.N. Morrel, issued by Joseph Welch with witnesses Thomas Williams and William Whitely[?], in the amount of ten thousand dollars for a league of land in the Nashville Colony.
Date: January 14, 1836
Creator: Welch, Joseph
Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from F. A. Mood to J. D. Giddings - January 31, 1876]

Description: Letter from F. A. Mood to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Mood explains that his letter encloses original and duplicate copies of contracts made by the Trustees of Southwestern University regarding Southwestern Life Insurance Company. He asks Giddings to sign and forward the contract at his earliest convenience. Mood then describes how Southwestern has experienced an encouraging influx of students at Christmas and expects more by 21 February, the beginning of the spring term. The university enjoys a high … more
Date: January 31, 1876
Creator: Mood, F. A.
Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from John C. Wallis to J. D. and D. C. Giddings - January 9, 1871]

Description: Letter from John C. Wallis to J. D. and D. C. Giddings. Wallis begins his letter by saying he is writing in response to the brothers' taking of the Chadwick case upon writ of error and requests that they send the bona for him to sign. Wallis describes his financial distress and his reluctance to pay his liability. He has even considered selling out the University under the Deed of Trust to a Mr. Browning and himself in order to settle the matter. He asks for the brothers' advice on this matter … more
Date: January 9, 1871
Creator: Wallis, John C.
Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from John H. Stone to J. D. Giddings - January 27, 1872]

Description: Letter from John H. Stone to J. D. Giddings. Stone says that he is willing to sell the boarding house property to the highest bidder and have Mrs. Carmer take her share. Otherwise, a civil suit would harm everyone involved.As for Mrs. Carmer's interest, it would be best for her to sell it on the market. Stone is also frustrated that so little stock has been paid, and he seeks Giddings' advice on that matter. Stone has talked to Dr. Connor, and the latter is willing to pay the rent as soon as he… more
Date: January 27, 1872
Creator: Stone, John H.
Partner: Southwestern University
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