ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.5, June 2, 1858. Letter to Indiana congressman O. H. Smith, in part: "My wife has the misfortune to hold two bonds given by Howard Co. & 5 given by Hamilton Co. in your state for $1000 each on which a year's interest remains unpaid and the principal is due in 1860. I am told these were given for stock in the Peru & Indianapolis R. R. Can you inform me whether there is any prospect of collecting these with or without suit, and if I am compelled to resort to an action whether…Morrison & Ray are as good & responsible attorneys as I can employ in your place." Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 16.5. In fine condition.
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