Item No. 1. David Murphy grants Andrew Murphy 80 acres. January 7, 1822.

Item No. 2. Wheeling, VA. Henry Northrup to Allen Latham. Gives authority to sell land. January 10, 1822.

Item No. 3. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to R. C. Anderson. Requests plats and certificates of surveys. January 11, 1822.

Item No. 4. Louisville. Robert Todd to Allen Latham. Wants more than $1 per acre, inquires amount already paid by M. H. Johnson; just received $7. January 13, 1822.

Item No. 5. John Janney to Allen Latham. Inquires if taxes on land are paid, willing to sell at a good price. January 20, 1822.

Item No. 6. Wecco Church, VA. Thomas Brown to Allen Latham. Willing that Latham recover claims; inquires which one-third will be taken as fees. February 1, 1822.

Item No. 7. Williamsburg, OH. Robert Tannsley to R. C. Anderson. Requests plat and certificate of 17 acres in name of Wm. Mosley. Being prosecuted for title for part of land so desires patent on them. Also, J. J. Foots to R. C.Anderson. Requests copy of survey of 100 acres, Henry Lee. February 4, 1822.

Item No. 8. Philadelphia. Timothy Pickering to Allen Latham. States Samuel Hodgdon and he bought land together and Hodgdon has them in his name, sells without notice, and shares no receipts. One case of 800 acres; asked when sold, replied, "3 years ago." Pickering wants investigation of land and ownership. Chas. Chauncey adds line for Latham to give prompt and close attention to Pickering’s business. February 15, 1822.

Item No. 9. B. Hough title bond to J. Bowen. 150 acres, survey no. 8053 for $300. February 18, 1822.

Item No. 10. Logan Co., KY. Benj. Temple to Allen Latham. Urges suit against Kirkpatricks. Inquires of C. Wallace and David Collins if in Chillicothe. February 21, 1822.

Item No. 11. Entry no. 10952, Henry Putten, 100 acres, warant no. 3883. March 4, 1822.

Item No. 12. Assignment from Ogden to Sherman and Order to Murphy. March 9, 1822.

Item No. 13. A. C. Looker to Daniel Devoise. Requests giving bearer, John Woolcut, mare left in his keeping. March 12, 1822.

Item No. 14. Article of agreement. Allison Looker sold fifty acres, $111, to Daniel Devoise. March 12, 1822.

Item No. 15. Wecco Church. Thomas Brown to Latham and Leonard. To get power of attorney from all heirs. Tells reasons for delay in securing it so far. March 15, 1822.

Item No. 16. Richmond. Wm. G. Penolton to Mr. Thomas Brown. Records show Feburary 20, 1794, a warrant issued no. 2638, John McAdam, heir-at-law to Joseph McAdam for 2666 2/3 acres. July 1, 1784, warrant no. 3286, John McAdam, 2666 2/3 acres for services as lieutenant. Fee fifty cents. March 24, 1822.

Item No. 17. Wecco Church. Thomas Brown to Latham and Leonard. Enclosed power of attorney; asks opinion of prospects of case. March 29, 1822.

Item No. 18. Washington City. William Gorden. Asks inquiry into case of assignment of John McAdams’ land to Thomas D. Harris by the administrator, Thomas Taylor, invites him to visit. (Addressee absent, probably A. Latham.) April 2, 1822.

Item No. 19. Louisville. Copy of tax receipt $11.608 paid by Benj. I. Harrison, for brother, Chas. L. Harrison. April 5, 1822.

Item No. 20. Soldier’s Retreat. Richard Anderson to Allen Latham. John A. Fulton, entry of 150 acres, no. 9354. April 5, 1822.

Item No. 21. Steubenville. E. Root to A. Latham. Requests procuring money due on pension certificate sent by Mr. Collier. Forty-eight dollars enclosed and witnessed by P.W. White. April 17, 1821.

Item No. 22. Cincinnati. B. Straw to Allen Latham. Mentions Latham’s recent marriage. Leaves business in Latham’s care, sends copy of certificate to ascertain value of it. Date March 31, 1819, John Breast assigns lands to Amos Harris. April 18, 1822.

Item No. 23. Chillicothe. Anthony Walke to Col. R. C. Anderson. Requests plats and certificates and copies of warrants where satisfied. Price quoted by Mr. Dun for surveying totaled $28.49. Lists 6350 acres and survey numbers. April 20, 1822.

Item No. 24. State of Ohio vs. Andrew Nahaffie (?). On May 5, 1822, states he was in house of Solomon Parker and did not hear Mrs. Kindel say anything about a Hill captain.

Item No. 25. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Sends transfer of 200 acres of Ralph Morgan’s survey no. 3664 to James R. Hulse and fifty acres to McArthur from Hulse. Encloses survey no. 10176 for 384 acres in name of David Williams, to be recorded and returned with survey no. 10537 in name of Bowman. April 23, 1822.

Item No. 26. Military warrant no. 6496 to survey for Joshua Younger, 200 acres. John Younger assigns land to John Penill. April 23, 1822.

Item No. 27. Xenia. James Galloway. Didn’t know patent was to be filed in office when part of survey was lost. Requests list of surveys. Sends $20. Gave $50 in silver to be delivered to Latham by Mr. Goode, but he turned it in for paper and received only $42.85 value. April 24, 1822.

Item No. 28. Deed. Sarah Snead to Allen Latham. May 1822.

Item No. 29. Xenia. James Galloway to A. Latham. States copy of warrant was sent and not original, asks if it will secure a patent on land. May 1, 1822.

Item No. 30. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Wm. Godman. Sends printed form and instructions applicable to case of Alex McMullin. Date of form: May 1, 1822. November 25, 1822.

Item No. 31. Power of attorney. Peter Binford to John Watts. May 4, 1822.

Item No. 32. Joel Taylor appoints John Watts power of attorney, to locate, sell, and convey title, 400 acres. May 9, 1822.

Item No. 33. Hillsborough. Allen Trimble to R. C. Anderson. Sends entry for 100 acres of land no. 3605 and 11035, Samuel Dening, 100 acres, warrant no. 1215. June 17, 1822.

Item No. 34. Memorandum agreement. Allison C. Looker, administrator of estate of Benjamin Hough. David Wieder, owes rent on farm, granted permission to plant grain and keep two-thirds of crop. Title to land in question. John M. Hunt brings claims. June 17, 1822.

Item No. 35. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Sends two surveys and an assignment for recording. June 20, 1822.

Item No. 36. Wythe Courthouse, VA. Coleman Asbury to Latham and Leonard. Inquiry of means to obtain a warrant; asks selling price of warrants. June 20, 1822.

Item No. 37. Survey no. 10869, 100 acres, Nathaniel Sawyer, warrant no. 6460. Survey no. 10701, 150 acres, Mary Stephenson, warrant no. 6440. Survey no. 10585, 151 2/5 acres, John Hackley, warrant no. 596. Survey no. 10868, 300 acres, representative of General McCormick, warrant no. 6381. July 6, 1822.

Item No. 38. Bowling Green. W. Elezey to N. Sawyer. Says he has often been sued for any money he owned, fears cannot afford to pursue claim at Chillicothe. Gives information concerning lands of Major Powell, beginning 1787. July 7, 1822.

Item No. 39. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham. Wrote six weeks prior and now writes to learn if letter was received as no answer received and former communications always prompt. July 12, 1822.

Item No. 40. Richmond, VA. Joseph Carter to Allen Latham. Asks description and value of various military lands. July 15, 1822.

Item No. 41. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Latham and Leonard. Mr. Ackinson not considering himself an attorney, wouldn’t take charge of case but might be consulted. July 28, 1822.

Item No. 42. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to (address missing). Resents Mr. Meigs’ attitude; says surveys sent in December and awaiting patents, need copy of warrant accompanying. Requests copies of warrants made and sent to Mr. Meigs to save postage. July 24, 1822.

Item No. 43. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Latham and Leonard. Mr. Ackinson doesn’t intend to manage the business of Mr. Fowler and Mr. Chase. Wrote them but received no response. July 25, 1822.

Item No. 44. Hillsborough. Allen Trimble to R. C. Anderson. Returns survey of 400 acres, S.K. Bradford; entries and warrant in name of Elisha King possibly miscarried, inquiry concerning it. July 31, 1822.

Item No. 1. Richmond. Robert and Hull Neilson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of quality and value of various military warrants. Robert N. plans to visit Ohio in fall or winter. August 3, 1822.

Item No. 2. Daniel James to Allen Latham. Letter from son stating certificate from James Holmes respecting land warrant necessary. Certificate was obtained and sent but received no answer and wondered if it miscarried. August 13, 1822.

Item No. 3. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Correction of number of survey no. 10531. August 15, 1822.

Item No. 4. Salem. T. Pickering to Samuel Hodgdon. Writes copy of letter received from General Lytle, says Chase and Fowler are partners wishing to buy Pickering’s land. $4000 cost. August 16, 1822.

Item No. 5. Baltimore. Nath. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Going to Delaware and Philadelphia. Captain Hoggs’ claim was good. August 17, 1822.

Item No. 6. West Union. R. Buchanan to Col. R. C. Anderson. Sends survey and entries for recording. Requests plats and certificates in order to obtain patent. August 22, 1822.

Item No. 7. Steubenville. E. Root to Allen Latham. Ill health interfered with plans about notes payable to father. Wants signature of proof that Mr. Whorti lives in Franklin county. Asks about missionary claim which Mr. Wilson sent. Inquires of Jonathan Steelman. August 23, 1822.

Item No. 8. City Point, VA. John Peterson to Allen Latham. Uneasy because last letter not answered. Fifteen dollars in taxes due, payment avoided technically possible requested as suggested. Asks prices of lands of neighborhood. September 27, 1822.

Item No. 9. Columbus. A. Sham. Paid brother for three land warrants, $236 cash. Hopes price agreeable to Allen Latham. September 4, 1822.

Item No. 10. Buth [Bath?] County. Samuel Williams to Allen Latham. Seven dollars sent by Benson to pay land taxes. September 7, 1822.

Item No. 11. Article of agreement. A. C. Looker to Edward Sherlock. Sold 184 ½ acres, $500. September 8, 1822.

Item No. 12. General Land Office. Geo. Hile, clerk to Mr. B. G. Leonard. No patent issued on warrant referred to in letter of August 31. September 8, 1820.

Item No. 13. Williamsburg. Andrew Foote to Allen Latham. Examined records and did not find any deeds from Robert Morris to anyone. September 10, 1822.

Item No. 14. Washington. J. Pentecost to Allen Latham. Asks amount of balance due, deducting fees, for lands sold. September 10, 1822.

Item No. 15. Chillicothe. Silvanus Browne [Bourne?] to Col. R. C. Anderson. Requests copy of charges for each survey separately. Sends forty dollars on State Bank in New Orleans; asks if it overpays his account. Lists amounts to $100 paid. September 11, 1822.

Item No. 16. Philipsburg. M. C. Moore to Allen Latham. Asks amount on heirs share of land will cost and when possession may be had and the price. September 13, 1822.

Item No. 17. Danville, VA. Sam. D. Rawlins to A. Latham and B. G. Leonard. Sends warrant, 100 acres, wants it surveyed, asks charges. September 28, 1822.

Item No. 18. Halifax, NC. Austin Williams to Allen Latham and B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of ten-year land warrant. Sends copy dated August 29, 1812. September 29, 1822.

Item No. 19. Survey no. 12006, 100 acres, Thomas Gordon, warrant no. 5912. Survey no. 11044, 200 acres, George Brown, warrant no. 6051. Survey no. 12004, 22 acres, Mathew Bowner, warrant no. 3879. Survey no. 12005, 25 acres, Mathew Bowner, warrant no. 3879. Survey no. 12003, 25 acres, Mathew Bowner, warrant no. 6369. Survey no. 9820, 50 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 3879. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. September 30, 1822.

Item No. 20. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. Asks particulars of business arrangement as it was impossible for him to return for details the day he was in Chillicothe. October 4, 1822.

Item No. 21. Wilmington. Copy of a letter from E. W. Gilbert, representative of the Monroe family, to Allen Latham. Quoting length of time taxes may be overdue and when advertised for sale. J. M. Broom wrote that by above copy of letter it was shown that his taxes were involved with D. N. Monroe’s. October 9, 1822.

Item No. 22. Lexington, KY. Benj. Bruce to Allen Latham. Requests survey of Geo. Bruce’s warrant no. 2378, 200 acres. October 20, 1822.

Item No. 23. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Latham and Leonard. Inquiring concerning progress with case of Mr. Chase and Mr. Fowler. Has more money now for expenses and fees. October 20, 1822.

Item No. 24. Logan County. Benj. Temple to Allen Latham. Urges collection of money due Miss West. States Mr. English denies promise to pay for land. October 21, 1822.

Item No. 25. In council, October 24, 1822. Archibald Gordon to be allowed land bounty as private in Continental line, on July 19, 1822, warrant no. 6508, 200 acres issued in favor of Acrhibald Gordon, issued to Robert McKim. (Copy from records of Virginia land office.)

Item No. 26. Survey no. 7375, 200 acres, Benjamin Goodin, warrant nos. 230 and 231. Certification signed by Allen Latham. Richard C. Anderson, D.S. October 30, 1822.

Item No. 27. Chillicothe. Thomas Hinde to Francis Taylor, Norfolk, VA. Request to pay Allen Latham $405 for Mrs. Sarah F. Snead on order. October 30, 1822.

Item No. 28. Hinde’s draft protested. W. W. Sharp, notary public. November 27, 1822.

Item No. 29. Frankfort. Robert Powell to Latham and Leonard. Suit to be tried second week in November. Wishes Latham or Leonard to attend. October 30, 1822.

Item No. 30. Robertson County, TN. Brooke Duval to Allen Latham. Asks information concerning land warrant location and whether patent was granted. October 31, 1822.

Item No. 31. Kentucky, W. Plesent Madison. J. Barnett to Allen Latham. Sends $15 for taxes; inquires if amount sent year before was received; wants land to be sold. November 3, 1822.

Item No. 32. Tax receipt $6.94 paid by William Lunback on 102 acres, entry no. 2863.

Item No. 33. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests copies of all entries made since no. 11033; has some warrants not located and wishes to have them in before expiration of time limit. November 6, 1822.

Item No. 34. Philadelphia. H. Novice (?) to Allen Latham. Inquires amount of taxes due. November 7, 1822.

Item No. 35. Hillsborough, London [Loudoun?] Co., VA. Henry Oran to Allen Latham. Inquires whether taxes in arrears and amount of surplus land surrounding subject land, and prices. November 12, 1822.

Item No. 36. Glasgow, Scotland. Naham Ward to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning land in the name of John Graham now diseased [deceased?]. November 14, 1822.

Item No. 37. Charles Haler to Allen Latham. Asks prospects of final conclusion of business with Mr. Cowan. November 14, 1822.

Item No. 38. Philadelphia. Union Office. James G. Watts & Co. to Allen Latham. Desires accounts to be collected of persons in vicinity: John Carlisle $9, William Ermine $9, F. Renick $9. Total $27. November 15, 1822.

Item No. 39. Lexington, GA. Wm. G. Andrews to Allen Latham. Sends exemplification of Will of Wm. Andrews and letter of attorney signed by heirs for land to be sold and United States money sent. November 18, 1822.

Item No. 40. Staunbos, VA. Edmund Easingbon to Allen Latham. Wants a small farm. November 24, 1822.

Item No. 41. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Allen Latham. Wishes to close unfinished business by January. Entry no. 10698 interferes with David Bradord’s survey no. 5280. Lists errors. November 25, 1822.

Item No. 42. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Ephraim Root. $424 found in desk with name. Mailed it. Asks names of claimants. November 27, 1822.

Item No. 43. Thomas Hindes in account with Col. Richard C. Anderson. Balance $1282.86 ½. November 26, 1822.

Item No. 44. Washington. J. Pentecost to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning number of sales made. Wants taxes paid. November 27, 1822.

Item No. 45. N.C. [North Carolina?]. Geo. W. Freeman to Allen Latham. Asks prevention of selling his land for taxes; former agent, John Watts, procured plat and certificate, so no office fees were expected to be due. November 27, 1822.

Item No. 46. Survey no. 10992, 40 acres, A. C. Looker, warrant no. 6475. Survey no. 10465, 60 acres, A. C. Looker, warrant no. 6162. Survey no. 9639, 15 acres, Ann Gholson, warrant no. 6234. Survey no. 10991, 60 acres, Wm. Woodfolk, warrant no. 6475. David Collins, D.S. November 28, 1822.

Item No. 47. Wheeling. John M. Patten to Allen Latham. Sends copy of auditors’ receipt of taxes paid. Does not correspond with memorandum sent by Latham. November 30, 1822.

Item No. 1. Harrison County. Thos. Holt to Allen Latham. Brother purchased land of Latham; state money not acceptable, so asks if he will accept amount due in horses. December 2, 1822.

Item No. 2. Survey no. 12035, 1000 acres, Wm. F. Gaires, warrant no. 456. Allen Latham, D.S. Certification by R. C. Anderson. December 6, 1822.

Item No. 3. Frankfort, KY. John Roberts, for Francis Lloyd, to Allen Latham. Has 1400 acres of military lands to be sold. Liberal commission for cash, $3 per acre, one-half down on terms. December 10, 1822.

Item No. 4. On board steamboat. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. Requests terms of final adjustment for no. 912. Eliza Scott’s business also to be answered. December 14, 1822.

Item No. 5. Richmond, KY. Daniel Brick to Allen Latham. Bought land from Duke and Johnson, wishes to sell, asks amount possible and wants payment in U.S. notes. December 14, 1822.

Item No. 6. Accmark [Accomack?]. Mathew Floyd to Allen Latham. Requests certificate of redemption of Col. Darby’s land; 1000 acres for sale for taxes, asked to pay taxes and not sell; if sold, redemption asked. Will sell in spring when crops will help raise value. December 15, 1822.

Item No. 7. Washington. Joseph Vance to Richard C. Anderson. Inquires whether an entry and a survey were made to agree with copies enclosed, wants patent. December 17, 1822.

Item No. 8. Deed. James Dougal, Collector of Taxes, to Wm. Murphy. $7.14 ¾. December 17, 1822.

Item No. 9. Champaign County. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Sends land warrant no. 6485 to be entered. December 18, 1822.

Item No. 10. Logan County. Benjamin Temple to Allen Latham. David Collins stated that Mr. English had paid Latham, and that Latham had sent Miss West $200. December 18, 1822.

Item No. 11. Survey no. 12066, 109 acres, Joshua Poythres, warrantn no. 5887. Survey no. 10434, 166 acres, David Stephenson, warrant no. 347. Survey nos. 10081, 10605, 10984, 10858, and 12171, 458 1/3 acres, Walter Dun and David Chapman, warrant nos. 5870, 6417, 6489, 6420, and 6428. Thomas J. McArthur, D.S. December 18, 1822. Walter Dun, D.S. January 9, 1823.

Item No. 12. Mansfield, OH. Geo. Ewing to Allen Latham. Had sent wrong number of military warrant for patent. Asks amount of taxes due since 1819. December 19, 1822.

Item No. 13. Richmond. P. Doddridge to C. Lafland. Requests necessary papers to obtain Mr. Tabuer’s patent without delay. December 20, 1822.

Item No. 14. Solmon Sunford to Allen Latham. Inquires terms for sale of Dayton Section. December 20, 1822.

Item No. 15. Peter Spurek to J. P. and L. Moore. Receipt for note four years ground rent, $20.70. December 21, 1822.

Item No. 16. New Glasgow, Amherst Co., VA. Lucas C. Thompson to Latham and Leonard. Captain Fauntleroy entitled to 4000 acres; A. W. Carter, relative, entitled to one-half by devise, and Henry Turner entitled to balance. Inquires situation and whether taxes are due, etc. December 23, 1822.

Item No. 17. Columbus. Auditor of States Office. R. Osborn to R. C. Anderson. After January 4, requests copies of all entries made prior to date. December 25, 1822.

Item No. 18. Survey no. 10434, 166 acres, David Stephenson, warrant no. 367, Thomas J. McArthur, D.S. Examined and recorded by R. C. Anderson, July 7, 1823. Certification of land warrant by Allen Latham.

Item No. 19. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Thos. Hold. Sends copy of survey by Major White. 12 years ago sold for $2 an acre; value now increased. December 26, 1822.

Item No. 20. John Littleton to Allen Latham. Wants copy of agreement made with James Reader recorded before sending any papers to Ann B. West. December 26, 1822.

Item No. 21. Future Prospect, Amelia. Richard K. Gours to Allen Latham. Requesting payment of bond due to Muir’s estate. December 28, 1822.

Item No. 22. Louisville. W. C. Galt to Allen Latham. Letter received and forwarded to brother and to sister. Promises later letter after hearing from them. December 30, 1822.

Item No. 23. No. 12017, 200 acres withdrawn and reentered, Archibald Gordon, warrant no. 6508. January 1, 1823.

Item No. 24. Certification of above entry and survey, October 6, 1856. Signed E. P. Kendrick.

Item No. 25. Philadelphia. Geo. D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning lands owned. Asks whether any had been sold and whether taxes were overdue. January 4, 1823.

Item No. 26. Waynesborough. Wm. B. Coalter to Latham and Leonard. Sends land warrant to be located, wants it tenanted and improved to raise value for later sale. January 5, 1823.

Item No. 27. Lancaster. William W. Irvin to Allen Latham. Wants patent on 480 acres assigned by Lucas Sullivant. January 20, 1823.

Item No. 28. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 12087 of 180 acres lost and 100 acres on no. 12373, withdrawn and reentered. January 10, 1823.

Item No. 29. Receipt of A. Swan to B. G. Seman, $50 in part. January 11, 1823.

Item No. 30. Darby Creek. Clark Provin to Allen Latham. Examined survey no. 5139, worth $1.50 per acre. Several prospective purchasers. January 16, 1823.

Item No. 31. Soldier’s Retreat. R. C. Anderson to Allen Latham. Sends copies of entries, postage $1.11. January 17, 1823.

Item No. 32. Columbus. P. N. White to Allen Latham. Marching and counter-marching cause writer to contemplate desertion as aide to general; will do surveying in time to be listed in spring markets. January 26, 1823.

Item No. 33. Moses Redmond leased 25 acres for 400 bushels corn to be delivered on or before November 15. January 20, 1823.

Item No. 34. Paris, KY. David Holt to Allen Latham. Land on which Adam Taylor lives, for sale month previous, $1.50 more now. Must sell some land on which Mother lives at present time to obtain money for purchase; therefore, asks lowest price possible. Offer brother Thomas made to trade horses was unauthorized. January 20, 1823.

Item No. 35. Hillsborough. Samuel Bell to B. G. Leonard. Wrote twice to Latham and received no answer, so presumes he is not at home. Asks Leonard to inform Latham that Bell wishes to purchase some of his land. January 23, 1823.

Item No. 36. Logan County. Benjamin Temple to Allen Latham. Requests Judge Scott’s payment of note due to Miss West who is badly in need of money. January 22, 1823.

Item No. 37. John McAdam to Latham and Leonard. Thomas bBown, postmaster, stated that Latham and Leonard’s business communications abruptly ceased. Wishes to know reason and details. January 24, 1823.

Item No. 38. Franklinton, OH. Lucas Sullivant to Colonel R. C. Anderson. Sends Thomas Bentley’s survey for recording. Requests copies of entries made and withdrawn. January 24, 1823.

Item No. 1. Philadelphia. George D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Still wants to dispose of lands. Requests two years’ taxes paid and bill forwarded. Asks prices of lands now worth. February 3, 1823.

Item No. 2. Amelia. John Y. Stockdell to Allen Latham. Encloses $30 check for taxes and costs for 1820. February 4, 1823.

Item No. 3. Frankfort. Amos Kendall to Nathaniel Sawyer. Mrs. Kendall’s father died. Estate of land wanted sold by heirs. Asks worth of land, and whether title is clear. Complains of cold weather and discordant noise of sleighs. February 5, 1823.

Item No. 4. Post Office, Pendleton, SC. Joseph Grisham to Latham and Leonard. Informed state of Virginia intends to pay soldiers; asks if any provision is made other than the bounty lands in Ohio. Wants to know amount entitled to on the part of Major Francis Burt, Adjutant Matthew Burt, and Willis Burt. February 5, 1823.

Item No. 5. Columbus. John Ganter to Allen Latham. Wrote last fall. No answer. Requests reply. February 5, 1823.

Item No. 6. Richmond. P. P. Mayo to Allen Latham. Virginia land warrant to sell 4666 acres, unlocated. Inquires whether it may be exchanged for flour or any other kind of produce. February 6, 1823.

Item No. 7. Marseilles, Halifax Co., VA. Isaac Medley to Latham and Leonard. Agrees to sell 1000 acres at $1.50 an acre. Encloses three other patents to sell; sends power of attorney. February 7, 1823.

Item No. 8. Eagle Creek. W. L. Birker to Allen Latham. Inquiry of authorization to sell land of R. C. Anderson. February 8, 1823.

Item No. 9. Notice effective March 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Henry Johnson and Nathaniel Johnson vs. Robert Powell’s heirs, John Wilson, Alexander D’Orr, and others. February 10, 1823.

Item No. 10. James City Post Office. Daniel James to Allen Latham. Expected deed from Washington City by direction of Latham but had not been received. Inquires amount of taxes for year.

Item No. 11. Moses Glasscock to Allen Latham. Sends $10 for taxes. February 13, 1823.

Item No. 12. G. W. Doane to Allen Latham. Simms survey not sold for lack of bidders; judgment to be taken for taxes. February 15, 1823.

Item No. 13. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Latham and Leonard. Requests reply to former letter. February 21, 1823.

Item No. 14. Carolina Co., VA. Thomas Means to Latham and Leonard. Information on enlistment of Joel Yarborough 1875 (?), honorably discharged at Valley Forge. February 22, 1823.

Item No. 15. Petersburg. John McLean to R. C. Anderson. Inquiry concerning delay in securing patents. February 24, 1823.

Item No. 16. Columbus. R. Osburn to A. Latham. Requests purchase of land map to settle doubt of lines of certain lots. February 24, 1823.

Item No. 17. Richmond, KY. Daniel Brick to Allen Latham. Encloses assignments of warrants of Duke and Johnson; for sale, $100 cash. February 24, 1823.

Item No. 18. Steubenville. E. Root to A. Latham. Inquiry concerning money to be remitted for pensions. March 3, 1823.

Item No. 19. Paris, KY. David Holt to Allen Latham. Mr. Sawyer wants tract of land. Holt offers 333 1/3 acres in part pay of claim against father’s estate. March 3, 1823.

Item No. 20. Tax certificate, 44 acres sold to David Collins, $1.475 per acre, land in name of Benjamin Hough. John McClean, auditor. March 3,1823.

Item No. 21. Columbus. Auditor’s Office. R. Osborn to Allen Latham. Requests entries of Geo. Handy and Wahler Bayler. March 6, 1823.

Item No. 22. Fincastle, VA. Benjamin Galloway to Latham and Leonard. Name on list of Revolutionary Bounty Land Warrants; asks that steps be taken to obtain entitled land. March 7, 1823.

Item No. 23. Big Spring Lake, Tuscumbia, AL. Catharine Rhea to Latham and Leonard. Notice of moving from Tennessee. Asks secrecy concerning business matters. March 9, 1823.

Item No. 24. Louisville, KY. Ivotmer (?) Lee to Allen Latham. No reply to past letters. Inquires concerning selling land of infant heirs. March 10, 1823.

Item No. 25. Swearingen to H. Fullerton. Orders release of judgment against Hiram Harden for $172.36 due to full payment. March 10, 1823.

Item No. 26. Buckingham Co., VA. Robert C. James to Allen Latham. Desires patent for land located previous fall; asks amount of taxes due. March 10, 1823.

Item No. 27. Matt Brown to Allen Latham. Conveyed land to brother Benjamin; wishes to sell immediately or trade for 1-, 2-, or 3-year old horses. March 10, 1823.

Item No. 28. Charlottesville. John Dyer, Jr., to Latham and Leonard. Introduces Mr. John Frevilean who has land business to transact in Ohio. March 14, 1823.

Item No. 29. Benjamin Brown to Allen Latham. Anxious for sale of land given him by M. Brown. To be in Chillicothe in June. March 15, 1823.

Item No. 30. Logan County. Benjamin Temple to Allen Latham. Wishes to close agency and finish business. March 20, 1825.

Item No. 31. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Colonel R. C. Anderson. Maria sailed in the General Keron 9 a.m. accompanied by Miss Effie McArthur and Mr. and Mrs. Masie; expected to arrive at Portsmouth in evening. Bringing patent for 300 acres on warrant no. 348 lost by interference. Requests plats and certificates of James Holmes and James Busby.

Item No. 32. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. Heirs wish to sell immediately so is anxious to receive plats. Maria Scott and brothers’ claim. Why removed? What authority? Value before and after? March 24, 1823.

Item No. 33. Thomas Sroupe (?) to Allen Latham. Inquires as to when certain tract is for sale and the terms. March 24, 1823.

Item No. 34. Frankfort. Isbam [Isham?] Talbot to Col. R. C. Anderson. Obtained opinion of Supreme Court on his suit. Charges fee of $150. March 27, 1823.

Item No. 35. Philadelphia. George D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Anxious to know whether taxes were paid as requested. March 29, 1823.

Item No. 1. General Land Office. George Hill, clerk to Allen Latham, sends patents on warrant no. 1963. April 1, 1823.

Item No. 2. Patent issued on warrant no. 8600 to John Hardin for 200 acres. Remainder of warrant unpatented. Geo. Hill, clerk.

Item No. 3. Cynthiana, Harrison Co., KY. David Holt to Allen Latham. Expects to raise $1000 or $1200 by selling some land to pay fees. April 1, 1823.

Item No. 4. Philadelphia. Account to Allen Latham $40.56 due H. C. Carey and I. Lea. April 4, 1823.

Item No. 5. James Thompson to A. Latham. Offers to buy land now occupying; part to be purchased by J. Wickson. Asks terms. April 5, 1823.

Item No. 6. General Land Office. Geo. Hill, clerk to Allen Latham. Lists five patents issued on warrant no. 753. April 7, 1823.

Item No. 7. Louisville. Robert Todd to Latham and Leonard. Asks situation, value, and amount of taxes due on 400 acres in name of Lydnon [Lyndon?] Cosby. April 7, 1823.

Item No. 8. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Allen Latham. Will send written statements by Chase and Fowler to be used as are necessary in suit. April 8, 1823.

Item No. 9. April 8, 1823. Jacob Fawvers to Allen Latham. Sends papers in order to obtain warrant of Micahael Buckley. Offers one-third of land to locate and obtain patent for it. April 8, 1823.

Item No. 10. William Shaubpson to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase land with produce payments. April 9, 1823.

Item No. 11. James O’Neal to Latham and Leonard. Captain Ferdinand O’Neal warranted 4666 acres; since death, heirs wish to know what has bcome of land. April 10, 1823.

Item No. 12. Wakefield. Ira Fish to Allen Latham. Corrects error in tax amounts on land. Willing to sell the whole but not part. Asks fees due to date. April 14, 1823.

Item No. 13. John McAdams to Latham and Leonard. Offers one-third of land for services; other two-thirds to be sold. April 17, 1823.

Item No. 14. Waynesborough. W.B. Coalbe to Allen Latham. Gives power of attorney to locate and sell land. April 19, 1823.

Item No. 15. Survey no. 10456, 60 acres, A. C. Looker, warrant no. 6162. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. Lists twenty-one surveys to obtain plats and certificates. April 20, 1823.

Item No. 16. Philipsburgh. I. H. Moore to Allen Latham. Copy of patent; wants land divided. April 23, 1823.

Item No. 17. James Wells to Allen Latham. Sends survey to be recorded; payment to be made within week. April 2, 1823.

Item No. 18. Columbus. C. Lofland to Allen Latham. Requests copies of surveys from Col. Anderson’s office. April 23, 1823.

Item No. 19. Columbus. C. Lofland to Allen Latham. Memo for attention while at Anderson’s office. June 11, 1823.

Item No. 20. Geo. W. Freeman to Latham and Leonard. Offers land for private sale or exchange for Virginia lands. April 24, 1823.

Item No. 21. Moses Glasscock to Allen Latham. Sends $10 for tax; no answer from earlier letter. April 25, 1823.

Item No. 22. Sheldon. Samuel White to Allen Latham. Langworthy unable to pay order at present. April 26, 1823.

Item No. 23. Portsmouth. Wm. Daly to Allen Latham. Situation of James Mulhearan’s land asked. Asks to let to a tenant who would pay taxes. April 26, 1823.

Item No. 24. Alexander Potts received $20 from Allen Latham for John Hopkins. April 29, 1823.

Item No. 25. Troy. Jacob Dater to Allen Latham. Isaac Sum indebted to Jacob and Philip Dater, $200. Requests investigation in order to secure payment. April 29, 1823.

Item No. 26. Robert Gaines to Allen Latham. Land not sold for taxes and cannot be before summer; wishes to sell before then. May 1, 1823.

Item No. 27. Washington. R. C. Anderson, Jr., to Allen Latham. Expects to sail from United States in about three weeks on the John Adams Captain Renshaw from Norfolk. Asks management of father’s debts; lists major ones. May 2, 1823.

Item No. 28. Chillicothe. E. P. Pratte received of Peter Patterson $30.75 part judgment assigned by Daniel Bussell against John A. Fulton. May 6, 1823.

Item No. 29. Prospect Post Office, Prince Edward Co., VA. David Anderson to Allen Latham. Assigned share in warrant no. 6340; asks selling price and value compared with other Ohio lands. Enclosed warrant no. 6322, 100 acres, Jordan Anderson, July 9, 1819 date. Asks whether it may be located near no. 6340. May 9, 1823.

Item No. 30. City Point, VA. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Wants land patented in own name and sends necessary papers. Discovered warrant of Col. Chas. Harrison now in hands of Dr. Z. Martin; wants it traced as believes it rightfully his. Wants to sell land in Union County; asks price possible. May 15, 1823.

Item No. 31. Chillicothe. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Son Thomas purchased one-half of Dr. John Trevant’s military land warrant no. 2377. Because of taxes due on lands, wishes to make withdrawals and new entries if permissible by late act of Congress. May 19, 1823.

Item No. 32. Port William, Gallatin Co., KY. Joseph Myrick to Allen Latham. Former classmate of Dartmouth College. As an instructor wishes to move to Ohio because of money situation in Kentucky. May 22, 1823.

Item No. 33. King William. D. P. Courtney to Allen Latham. Wants land sold at any price immediately. May 27, 1823.

Item No. 34. Chillicothe. Nath. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Mr. Green wishes located as soon possible, 4000 acres of Captain Lambert’s land, 1000 acres to be patented to Green. June 1, 1823.

Item No. 35. New York. C. W. Walker to Allen Latham. Guardian of person for whom Lathan was to locate some land; is anxious that business be concluded. Asks worth of property and what might be done with it. States North won the "races"; South lost $75,000. Mr. Clay becoming more popular with merchants; less said against him than against Adams and Crawford. Expects part of New York to vote for Clay.

Item No. 36. Copy of power of attorney. Edwin and Maria Brown to Mr. A. Brown. Certified by John McClean, commissioner. June 3, 1823.

Item No. 37. Chillicothe. Edw. Scott received $1.00 tax on horse and land of Hariot Davison. June 4, 1823.

Item No. 38. Chillicothe. Edw. Scott received $1.00 tax on lot of Susan B. Truor. June 4, 1823.

Item No. 39. Philadelphia. William Milnon to A. C. Looker. Letter received of Mr. Holme respecting plates of Ohio map. Suggests auctioning them and having a friend purchase them. June 7, 1823.

Item No. 40. Louisville, TN. James Porter to Latham and Leonard. Inquiry of Major Benjamin and Captain Thomas Porter’s bounties. June 10, 1823.

Item No. 41. Randolph Co., VA. John Chenoweth to Latham and Leonard. Inquiry concerning land to be sold through their power of attorney from him. June 14, 1823.

Item No. 42. Deed. Margaret Sidwell to Sarah D. Work. $500 for lot no. 116. June 18, 1823.

Item No. 43. Deed. Rebecca Ann Sidwell to Sarah D. Work. $100 for part of lot no. 116. June 19, 1823.

Item No. 44. Soldier’s Retreat. Richard C. Anderson to Allen Latham. Sends notes for lands sold on Paint Creek. June 22, 1823.

Item No. 45. Lancaster. Wm. W. Irvin to Allen Latham. Orders plat and certificate given to Dr. Holt. January 22, 1823.

Item No. 46. Post Office, Pendleton, SC. Joseph Grisham to Allen Latham. John Powell denies assigning 400 acre bounty; asks investigation of assignment. June 23, 1823.

Item No. 47. Richmond, VA. Wm. H. Cabell to Allen Latham. Deceased son, Nickolas C. Cabell, owned military warrant nos. 2080 and 4078. Asks condition of land and whether any taxes due. June 23, 1823.

Item No. 48. Account of Allen Latham with Robert Dun. $79.11. September 20, 1821, to June 24, 1823.

Item No. 49. Warrenton, NC. Geo. W. Freeman to Latham and Leonard. Had land up for sale only to learn possible value of it. Sends $20 for taxes. June 25, 1823.

Item No. 1. Land warrant no. 6557; 1000 acres to be surveyed for Robert Mosley, Elbert Mosley, Benjamin Mosley, Dewitt Mosley, John Wade Mosley, Martha Mosley Booker, Sally Mosley Mumford, Mary P. Mosley, Lucy A. Mosley. July 8, 1823.

Item No. 2. Same as above. Warrant no. 6556.

Item No. 3. Same as above. Warrant no. 6555.

Item No. 4. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. Soon to be in Chillicothe to attend Circuit Court and end Kirkpatrick business and that of Maria Scott. July 6, 1823.

Item No. 5. John C. Wormley to Latham and Leonard. Expects to obtain paper proving forgery of an assignment. Inquires fee. July 9, 1823.

Item No. 6. Worthington. L. A. Couch to Allen Latham. Inquires balance of note due, estate of Judge Couch. July 10, 1823.

Item No. 7. General Land Office. Geo. Graham, enclosed with D. McArthur’s July 21, 1823, to R. C. Anderson. "If Anderson allowed survey to be made without assignment, it is void." McArthur asks withdrawal and reentry of nos. 729, 1273, 788, and 9822, to be reentered in names of T. J. McArthur and Cadwallader Wallace. July 11, 1823.

Item No. 8. Danville. Sam D. Rawlins to Allen Latham. Sends $5 for papers to complete title to land. Asks when and what way taxes are to be paid. Annual amount. July 11, 1823.

Item No. 9. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Duncan McArthur. If surveys entered without assignment, void and land open to occupancy by others. July 11, 1823.

Item No. 10. John Gillfillan to B. Hough. Shoe bill $9.12 ½. July 13, 1823.

Item No. 11. Danville. John R. Kerr to Latham and Leonard. John Pwell was to send deed; wishes late information on claim. July 17, 1823.

Item No. 12. New Horn. Elihu Ivis to Allen Latham. No word in two years of suit that was "soon" to be in court. Requests details. July 24, 1823.

Item No. 13. Soldier’s Retreat. Richard Anderson to Allen Latham. Continues ill; Larz (son) talks of going to Chillicothe but fear of offending Latham prevents his so doing. July 24, 1823.

Item No. 14. Burlington. Newton Hayes to Allen Latham. Inquires value of land and whether taxes are paid to date. July 36, 1823.

Item No. 15. Steubenville. H. H. Leavitt to Allen Latham. Appointed administrator of Root’s affairs; asks information concerning pension documents sent to Latham. July 26, 1823.

Item No. 16. London, VA. Henry S. Halley, Jr., to Allen Latham. Sends $5 for taxes; inquires whether any good military lands are in the vicinity. July 27, 1823.

Item No. 17. Chillicothe. Horace Carpenter to Allen Latham. Has been ill but not unhappy because of his wife’s attentions. Congratulates Latham upon marriage; hopes to find him home on next visit. July 28, 1823.

Item No. 18. Jacob Dater to Allen Latham. Claim of 1818 to be collected. July 28, 1823.

Item No. 19. Hermitage. I. McDonald to Mr. Christian Benner. Doesn’t recall ever selling any land to Foulk. August 3, 1823.

Item No. 20. Sparta, White City. Wm. E. Throckmorton to Latham and Leonard. Asks situation of land belonging to father who was a lieutenant in Virginia line. Inquires steps necessary to obtain it. August 3, 1823.

Item No. 21. Benj. Brown to Allen Latham. Deliver patent to Mr. Cannon in order to sell survey no. 3601. August 5, 1823.

Item No. 22. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to Col. R. C. Anderson. Difficulties of entries in name of Tench; requests action soon to avoid suit. August 18, 1823.

Item No. 23. Samuel I. Williams to Latham and Leonard. Inquires concerning taxes on land. August 19, 1823.

Item No. 24. Farmington. Nehemiah Eastman to Allen Latham. Inquires whether taxes and fees due. August 19, 1823.

Item No. 25. Humphry Fullerton, clerk, $3000 damages, bail (names torn and illegible). August 26, 1823.

Item No. 26. Hill & Dale. Wm. Hopkins to Allen Latham. Four hundred fifty dollars paid to Potts for taxes; inquires whether business has reached Latham’s attention. August 28, 1823.

Item No. 27. Marietta. Ohio Company’s Office. Benj. Putnam to Allen Latham. Unwilling to continue business for fee charged; asks fee in Chillicothe. September 1, 1823.

Item No. 28. Wm. R. Baskerville to Latham and Leonard. Asks information concerning land due Wm. Pully, Argelon Toore, and Wm. Collier. September 2, 1823.

Item No. 29. Boyd Minor to Allen Latham. Suit must be brought on mortgage; asks taxes due. September 2, 1823.

Item No. 30. New York. Charles Walker to Allen Latham. McGaw wishes to know where ward’s land is situated. Political discussion: Clay and Crawford well liked. Against Adams on points of former policy. Tammany party divided, part for Calhoun, part for Crawford. Struggle to elect by people and not legislature, the Electors. September 3, 1823.

Item No. 31. To Allen Latham. Reproached for not answering letters since February. Asks immediate reply and information concerning taxes due and condition of property. Signed by initial only (H).

Item No. 32. L. Whitehead to Allen Latham and B. G. Leonard. Sends list of names to learn land interests due each (13). September 6, 1823.

Item No. 33. Received from John Holliday note, $42, to R. C. Anderson. Sent $20 to Latham. Signed B. G. Leonard. September 6, 1823.

Item No. 34. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. Asks whether heirs were after money and whether any was paid; fears it may interfere with contract. Asks whether bills were filed and surveys returned. September 12, 1823.

Item No. 35. Tuscumbia, AL. Catharine Rhea to Latham and Leonard. Believes she and son have land due from former husband; says Baker’s heirs probably have more land than is justly due; Baker and former husband had some contracts; desires full information. September 15, 1823.

Item No. 36. Columbus. J. R. Parish to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Mrs. Blendenberg’s (?) business for her. September 17, 1823.

Item No. 37. John M. Adam to Allen Latham. Wishes to know whether letter was received month or six weeks previously. Anxious to know condition of business. September 18, 1823.

Item No. 38. Chillicothe. Received $5 of B. G. Leonard. Part payment of rent of Isaac Evans. ($3 later.) September 19, 1822.

Item No. 39. Anthony Lawson to Latham and Leonard. Made out papers of an old revolutionary soldier and was advised by Governor that a warrant of 100 acres in Ohio was granted him. Old man wishes to sell it, immediately, cash or payable in six months. Asks what may be secured. September 26, 1823.

Item No. 40. Brentsville. O. W. Collis to Latham and Leonard. Thomas Greene wrote that 2000 acres which might be located in good land in Ohio was due Collis. No word since. Plans to visit Chillicothe in fall; asks full information on business. September 26, 1823.

Item No. 41. Danville. Sam D. Rawlins to Allen Latham. Asks necessary papers to complete title on 100 acres in Ohio. September 28, 1823.

Item No. 42. Soldier’s Retreat. Richard Anderson, sent entries. September 29, 1823.

Item No. 43. Philadelphia. Geo. D. Blaikie to Allen Latham. Again requests answer to letters. Also letter from Mr. Purdy to Latham, referring to nonpayment of taxes, interest, and penalty; anxious to sell lands. September 30, 1823.

Item No. 1. Bro. Bern to Allen Latham. Visited while Latham and wife were absent. Left in trunk bottle of fir balsam from mother. C. B. Hamilton sends by Harvey deed from copies. October 5, 1823.

Item No. 2. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Expect to bring suit against Tench for lands sold for taxes. Urges no delay in making entries necessary. October 3, 1823.

Item No. 3. Frederick Benjamin to Allen Latham. Offers some Kentucky tobacco for payment of lands purchased. December 1, 1823.

Item No. 4. Danville, VA. Sam. D. Rawlins to Allen Latham. Anxious for papers necessary to obtain title to 100 acres in Ohio. Former letter not answered. December 1, 1823.

Item No. 5. Washington. Boyd Minor to Allen Latham. Inquires whether $13 tax money sent was received. Encloses mortgage and names of heirs of Mr. Penticost. Letter sent by Mr. Miller. November 29, 1823.

Item No. 6. Survey no. 5275, John Jordain, 100 acres, warrant no. 1861. James Galloway, Jr., D.S. November 28, 1823. Examined and recorded April 6, 1824, by R. C. Anderson. Certification on April 24, 1830, by Allen Latham.

Item No. 7. Mills Biddick to Allen Latham. Sixty-five dollars sent for land taxes; asks value at present time. November 27, 1823.

Item No. 8. Winchester. Joseph and Nathan Lupton, Executors, to Allen Latham. Fifteen dollars sent for taxes on 1000 acres of estate of David Lupton. Asks whether money for previous year was received; inquires whether people have settled on land. November 24, 1823.

Item No. 9. Washington. Boyd Minor to Allen Latham. Will send mortgage, heirs of Penticost, deceased, against whom suit must be brought. November 24, 1823.

Item No. 10. Nielson Marrin to Allen Latham. Draft for $85 on Wm. H. Nielson to pay taxes. November 24, 1823.

Item No. 11. Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Cannot pay taxes before January. Asks that power of attorney be given Bruce when he arrives in the winter. November 23, 1823.

Item No. 12. Pittsburgh. Peter Mowry to Allen Latham. Fourteen dollar check for taxes; asks receipt; inquires worth. November 22, 1823.

Item No. 13. City Point. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Wishes to sell land; asks how near it comes to contemplated canal to the lakes. November 20, 1823.

Item No. 14. Madison, KY. James Barnett to Allen Latham. Asks whether lands were sold and whether Sturrett paid money due. November 18, 1823.

Item No. 15. Buckingham Co., VA. Robert C. Jones to Allen Latham. Disappointed by not receiving patent for land. Asks amount of fees due in surveyor’s office. Wishes to sell if prices soon to rise. November 10, 1823.

Item No. 16. Hermitage. I. McDonald to Christian Benner. Will send copy of deed to Mr. Creighton until original may be sent with safety. November 9, 1823.

Item No. 17. New Egypt, NJ. J. Reckless to Latham and Leonard. Inquires taxes due. Former letter not answered. November 9, 1823.

Item No. 18. Thomas Rust to Allen Latham. Wishes to procure title to part of land of John Overton’s heirs. November 31, 1823.

Item No. 19. Thomas Paslay to Allen Latham. Inquires whether entry no. 6279 was surveyed; where it lies, quality and worth. November 3, 1823.

Item No. 20. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Requesting money, also some due from Leonard; regrets contract made in Chillicothe. November 2, 1823.

Item No. 21. Hopkinsville. J. B. Hopson to Latham and Leonard. Technical questions not satisfactorily answered in previous letter. Offers one-half of land to clear case of property left by father. November 2, 1823.

Item No. 22. Wm. G. Hawkins to Allen Latham. Fourteen warrants of 200 acres each to be patented for Colonel Hill within six months. Requests explanation written to Hill for delay. October 29, 1823.

Item No. 23. Copy of receipt. B. G. Leonard received of Jese McKay four notes totaling $2220. October 27. 1823.

Item No. 24. West Union, OH. J. R. Baldridge to A. Latham. Isaac Aerl requests to know whether deed for his 135 acres will be made out to him before next Court of Common Pleas. October 26, 1823.

Item No. 25. Salisbury, NH. To Allen Latham (writer’s signature removed). Ill a month; asks whether business of Leigh tract is concluded. October 25, 1823.

Item No. 26. Article of agreement. Alison Looker, agent for heirs of B. Hough and James Lowery; Looker sold 140 acres, $130.00. October 25, 1823.

Item No. 27. Survey no. 12352, 1200 acres, Tho. J. McArthur, warrant no. 2377. Duncan McArthur, D.S. October 22, 1823. Examined and recorded on October 25, 1823, by R. C. Anderson.

Item No. 28. Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to R. C. Anderson. Somewhat disgusted with delay in attending to business; fears land may be lost if action is not taken soon. October 20, 1823.

Item No. 29. Survey no. 788, 1200 acres, John Tench, warrant no. 2377. Nathaniel Masie, D.S. November 7, 1823. Surveyed same by Cadwallader Wallace, 1817 (1000 acres). Survey no. 12354, 1000 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 2377. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. 1823.

Item No. 30. Wellsburgh, Brooke County. W. McCluney to James Crawford. Unable to locate father’s military warrant; recommends inquiry of Mr. Latham and R. C. Anderson. October 17, 1823.

Item No. 31. Columbus. (Signature cut off.) To Mr. Hardy and Mr. Latham. Requests power of attorney from Sim’s heirs to Mr. Latham. Expects to bring suit against a tenant for forcible entry. October 9, 1823.

Item No. 32. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Colonel R. C. Anderson. Sends entries (in own name): No. 12348, 60 acres, warrant no. 6483. No. 12349, 40 acres, warrant no. 6463. No. 12020, 59 acres, warrant no. 6463. No. 12022, 200 acres, warrant no. 3617. No. 12350, 100 acres, warrant no. 3236. No. 12351, 200 acres, warrant no. 3042. Certification that entry no. 11022 lost by interference of John Seddon’s entry no. 2988. October 5, 1823.

Item No. 33. John Mitchell to G. Leonard. Bill for $7.00, also marked paid. July 19, 1823.

Item No. 34. Alexandria. James Janney, Jr., to Allen Latham. Received statement of $6.64 taxes due; will remit when has opportunity to send it by other means than mail. Requests receipts of former taxes paid. December 5, 1823.

Item No. 35. Cheeks x Roads. Thomas Rodd to Latham and Leonard. Robert Draper due a military warrant. December 6, 1823.

Item No. 36. Frederick Co., VA. Rees Hill to Allen Latham. Believes land tax too high for value of land; desires to sell as soon as possible. December 6, 1823.

Item No. 37. Danville, KY. Robert Powell to Allen Latham. Has papers of importance in suit of Watts vs. the heirs of Powell; asks date of suit. December 7, 1823.

Item No. 38. Liberty. Wm. Minor Easton for Mary Walker, deceased, to Allen Latham. Sends $2.00 for taxes; desires to sell land but will wait if better price may be had later. December 8, 1823.

Item No. 39. Chillicothe. Receipt of Susan B. Kerr; ten cents for one year’s levy on one cow. Thomas O. Lister, collector. December 10, 1823.

Item No. 40. Chillicothe. Receipt of Harriote Davidson; thirty cents for one year’s levy on a horse and a cow. T. O. Lister, collector. December 10, 1823.

Item No. 41. Ohio County. William F. Beck to Allen Latham; sends taxes, $20. December 11, 1823.

Item No. 42. Logan. Benj. Temple to Allen Latham; anxious for final adjustment of Miss West’s business. December 11, 1823.

Item No. 43. North West River Bridge, Norfolk Co., VA. Phineas Sanborn to Allen Latham; requests account and amount of taxes due. December 12, 1823.

Item No. 44. Wm. Williams to Allen Latham. Armstrong, Means, and Williams not divided land yet. Requests plat. December 12, 1823.

Item No. 45. Petersburg. Carter Coapland to Allen Latham. Sends $20.00 land tax. Inquires situation of Walter Cock’s land which was sold for taxes. December 12, 1823.

Item No. 46. Anthony Lawson to Latham and Leonard. Questions concerning warrant granted. December 12, 1823.

Item No. 47. Lease to Thomas Search by heirs of Robert Powell. December 13, 1823.

Item No. 48. Columbus. R. Osborn to A. Latham. Lists taxes due on lands of Reuben Field and Wm. Calles. December 18, 1823.

Item No. 49. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Colonel R. C. Anderson. Entry no. 12398, James Galloway Jr., 44 acres, warrant no. 6403. Entry no. 12399, James Galloway Jr., 33 acres, warrant no. 6463. Entry no. 12400, Andrew Rodgers, 1000 acres, warrant no. 6573. Entry no. 12401, Joshua McQueen, 100 acres, warrant no. 6578. Entry no. 12409, Joshua McQueen, 60 acres, warrant no. 6578. Entry no. 12403, Joshua McQueen, 240 acres, warrant no. 6578. December 18, 1823.

Item No. 50. Received $19.85 of Wm. Sharp in full payment of judgment. Ruse Painster’s heirs vs. Owen Mason, Wm. Sharp and Wm. Wood. December 20, 1823.

Item No. 51. Thomas Pasley to Allen Latham. $3.00 for tax. Dcember 24, 1823.

Item No. 52. Philadelphia. Wm. Milnor Jr. to A. C. Looker. Mr. Holme will accept $200 to settle account; may take $150 cash. December 25, 1823.

Item No. 53. North West River Bridge, Norfolk Co., VA. Phineas Sanborn to Latham and Leonard. Sends $5.00 for taxes; asks quality and situation of land. December 27, 1823.

Item No. 1. Survey no. 1409, Lewis Pugh, 200 acres, warrant no. 1250. November 17, 1784.

Item No. 2. Survey no. 499, 1000 acres, David Jackson, warrant no. 632. November 17, 1784.

Item No. 3. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to R. C. Anderson. Wishes to settle account; lists all payments made. January 5, 1824.

Item No. 4. Columbus. Auditor’s office. Receipt to Anderson Harrington by Mr. Latham. $60.63 taxes and interest for 1822, 1823. Signed R. Osborn. January 6, 1823.

Item No. 5. Portsmouth, VA. S. Whitehead to Allen Latham. Sends $30 for services; traces heirs of Captain Hudson’s warrant no. 2894. January 8, 1824.

Item No. 6. New York. Charles Walker to Allen Latham. Requests letter to be sent Mr. McGaw about his ward’s land. Clinton gaining favor in N.Y. and if choice of election goes to people, believes he will take N.Y. January 10, 1823.

Item No. 7. Washington. Benj. Ruggles to Allen Latham. Sends copy of bill requested; believes South to make amendment of thirty days’ notice required by surveyor in some newspaper of the Virginia Military District. January 19, 1824.

Item No. 8. Baltimore. John Dawson to R. C. Anderson. Inquiry of warrant no. 3175, 4000 acres in name of Dawson. January 19, 1824.

Item No. 9. Portsmouth, VA. T. Whitehead to Allen Latham. Sent a letter January 8; notes robbery of mail near Richmond and makes inquiry whether letter sent was received. January 23, 1824.

Item No. 10. Washington, PA. Boyd Means to Allen Latham. Inquires whether letter sending mortgage by postmaster was received.

Item No. 11. George B. Harness vs. Nathaniel Ayers. February 2, 1824.

Item No. 12. Chillicothe. Account of William Leaonard [Leonard?] to James Bryan. Shoe repairing, January 12, 1821, to May 2, 1823; payment in full [due?] on February 14, 1824. February 11, 1824.

Item No. 13. Chillicothe. Matthew S. Cook to Allen Latham. Charles Hunter wishes to purchase land with horses and part cash. February 13, 1824.

Item No. 14. Woodlock. Joachim Fetzer to Allen Latham. Requests information concerning warrant due him. February 13, 1824.

Item No. 15. Danville. Thomas Joyce to Allen Latham. Asks location, situation, and amount due on lands. February 23, 1823.

Item No. 16. Richmond. Abram J. Cabell to Allen Latham. Note for $200 to Bank at Richmond. March 12, 1824.

Item No. 17. Richmond, VA. Wm. H. Cabell to Allen Latham, informing Latham that son Nickolas left land to brother Abram and note is now drawn for amount received from sale of land. March 12, 1824.

Item No. 18. Soldier’s Retreat. R. C. Anderson’s order on General Lytle for money and papers. March 16, 1824.

Item No. 19. R. C. Anderson’s power of attorney to Allen Latham. March 16, 1824.

Item No. 20. James W. Bouldman. Inquiry of outcome of suits. March 26, 1824.

Item No. 21. Wm. Bigbee to Allen Latham. Land warrants dated January 1786 given to Major Eggleston to be given to R. C. Anderson. March 27, 1824.

Item No. 22. Philadelphia. Samuel Hodgdon to Allen Latham. Letters unanswered; requests information of business. March 30, 1824.

Item No. 23. Nath. Sawyer receipt of $50 from Mr. Riggs of West Union. April 5, 1824.

Item No. 24. City Point, VA. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham; wants patent in own name; sends $10 for taxes. April 6, 1824.

Item No. 25. Washington, Fayette Co., OH. Jesse Millikan to Allen Latham. Thomas Burnet to pay fee soon; Caylor not appealing suit. April 7, 1824.

Item No. 26. Account $2.60 of Leonard with Wm. Dailey; marked payment received. April 12, 1824.

Item No. 27. Burlington. Newton Hayes to Allen Latham. Sold lot located, to Mr. Curtis Notgale; asks account be forwarded. April 15, 1824.

Item No. 28. Marseilles. Isaac Medley to Leonard and Latham. Ask whether any sales were made of William McCraw’s estate. April 15, 1824.

Item No. 29. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham. On subject of testimony in case of Bayly; requests authentication according to act of Congress. April 16, 1824.

Item No. 30. Washington, PA. Boyd Means to Allen Latham. Inquires whether there is any other land of Mr. Penticost’s to be had. April 17, 1824.

Item No. 31. Wilmington. Anthony Earley to Allen Latham. Requests recording of recent survey immediately. April 27, 1824.

Item No. 32. Portsmouth. S. Whitehead to Allen Latham. Requests recording of recent survey immediately. April 27, 1824.

Item No. 33. Waynesville. J. R. O’Neall to Allen Latham. Will make collections when high waters recede. Widow Mock continues suit against Wright. May 8, 1824.

Item No. 34. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr. Sent plat of Riddick’s entry, 16 2/3 acres lost by interference. May 12, 1824.

Item No. 35. Portsmouth, VA. S. Whitehead to Allen Latham. Gives authority to make any adjustment or compromise thought necessary to claim; asks value of land. May 15, 1824.

Item No. 36. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Allen Latham. Lists patents issued on warrant no. 3039, four to John Swan. May 17, 1824.

Item No. 37. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Allen Latham. No sales of delinquent lands until after next court in August. Sent field notes of Reddick, 266 2/3 acres. May 18, 1824.

Item No. 38. Lexington. Geo. C. Light to Richard C. Anderson. Sends patent of Geo. T. Latten for certification and plat. June 1, 1824.

Item No. 39. Receipt of 2 ½ barrels whiskey on account of A. C. Looker from Clement March. Signed General Wm. H. Reovitt. June 15, 1824.

Item No. 40. John Castle bought 100 acres, survey no. 2704, of John McFenon, for $100; Latham witness. June 11, 1824.

Item No. 41. Alison C. Looker, agent for Ben Hough, deed for 75 acres promised to Thomas Mitchell for $200. May 22, 1824.

Item No. 42. Chillicothe. Nath. Sawyer to R. C. Anderson. Sends affidavit of the loss of plat and certificate of survey no. 2819; requests duplicate copies. June 25, 1824.

Item No. 43. Deed. Sheriff of Pike County to Boyd Mercer, $483.59, 829 acres. February 23, 1824.

Item No. 1. J. R. O’Neall to Allen Latham. Asks to make appointment to meet in Xenia or at Latham’s home. March 1, 1825.

Item No. 2. Waynesborough. W. B. Coulbe to Allen Latham. Requests deed for land located, sold to Adam Fisher. March 3, 1825.

Item No. 3. Glasgow, KY. John McFuran, Sr., to Allen Latham. Wishes to sell land and pay back taxes. March 5, 1825.

Item No. 4. Levi Willey to Allen Latham. Cannot fulfill contract to purchase land; wants extension of time to pay or one-half returned of amount already paid. March 5, 1825.

Item No. 5. Chillicothe. Received of Crackett and Ferguson for Allen Latham 608 ½ bushels of corn. Signed Thomas Search. March 7, 1825.

Item No. 6. Survey nos. 4018 and 12724, 100 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6668. Survey no. 12727, 150 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 2377. Survey no. 12721, 203 ½ acres, John Evans, warrant no. 5059. Survey no. 6078, 200 acres, Jacob Roth, warrant no. 2377. Survey no. 12731, 35 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 6538. Survey nos. 12725 and 12726, 70 acres, Peter P. Mayo, warrant no. 6538. Survey no. 12730, 12733, and 12734, 350 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 2377. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. June 15, 1825.

Item No. 7. Survey no. 12555, 200 acres, William Christian, warrant no. 6649. Survey no. 12554, 166 2/3 acres, William Christian, warrant no. 6649. Survey no. 12564, 100 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6660. Survey no. 12567, 500 acres, Wm. Langborn, warrant no. 6654. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. April 8, 1825.

Item No. 8. Senate Chamber. B. Ruggles to Allen Latham. Notice of nomination by President as surveyor of the Virginia Military District. J. P. Moore of Kentucky appointed Minister to Columbia; General Harrison recalled. March 13, 1825.

Item No. 9. Pittsburgh. Henry Northup to Allen Latham. Sends terms by which he would buy lands offered but doesn’t favor any purchase; expects his offers to be too low. March 17, 1825.

Item No. 10. Heirs of John Tench assign one-third of warrant no. 2377, or 2000 acres, to Thomas Scott. March 18, 1825.

Item No. 11. Richmond County, VA. John Seward. Sends five dollars for taxes; asks when best time to sell. March 18, 1825.

Item No. 12. Near Lexington, Fayette County. David Holt, attorney for heirs of Thomas Holt, deceased, to Allen Latham. Terms offered for mortgaging property and Caylor business. March 21, 1825.

Item No. 13. Georgetown, OH. T. L. Hanson to Allen Latham. Business of lands purchased to sell. March 23, 1825.

Item No. 14. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Desires to sell land. March 26, 1825.

Item No. 15. Lot locations of David William, Moses Massey, Peter Niell, and Thomas Williams. March 31, 1825.

Item No. 16. Survey no. 12563, 325 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6660. Survey no. 12561, 600 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6660. Survey no. 12560, 200 acres, warrant no. 6661. Survey no. 12557, 800 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6661. Survey no. 12558, 100 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6661. Survey no. 12559, 100 acres, warrant no. 6661. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. April 1, 1865.

Item No. 17. Certification of warrant no. 6661 for 200 acres belonging to Cuthbert Harrison by Allen Latham. April 26, 1830.

Item No. 18. West Union. Received of Col. John Kincaid $105 to be given Latham and credited to Colonel Anderson’s account of March 11, 1817; also $15 in specie, $120 total. Signed Joseph Darlinton. April 4, 1825.

Item No. 19. Certification of warrant no. 6661, 800 acres of Cuthbert Harrison, by Allen Latham. April 24, 1830.

Item No. 20. Wm. L. Fowler to Allen Latham. Unable to be in Chillicothe to settle estate of Anna B. West before summer; asks Latham to make collections and do all possible before his arrival. April 7, 1820.

Item No. 21. Judges of Court of Common Pleas appoint Allen Latham administrator of Benjamin Hough’s estate. April 9, 1825.

Item No. 22. James Fowler to Mr. Baum. Two $300 claims against Benjamin Hough’s estate. Indebted to Moses Taylor; wants amount credited to him. April 11, 1825.

Item No. 23. Owen Mason to Wm. Sharp. Judgment against Sharp for $210.78 as security for O. Mason. For value received Sharp assigns claim on Mason to Latham. April 14, 1825.

Item No. 24. Madison City. Th. H. Hinde to Allen Latham. Horse of Abner Barritt died; will make another match on receipt of letter from Latham. April 18, 1825.

Item No. 25. Chillicothe. Nath. Sawyer to Col. R. C. Anderson. Requests copies of plats and surveys of David Kirkpatrick’s; encloses five dollars. April 30, 1825.

Item No. 26. Naham Ward to Allen Latham. Asks situation of estate of John Tench. May 2, 1825.

Item No. 27. Chillicothe. Nath. Sawyer to R. C. Anderson. Request to record survey no. 12706. May 10, 1825.

Item No. 28. Samuel H. Saunders to Latham and Leonard. Lands located; asks quality and price obtainable in sale. May 10, 1825.

Item No. 29. Portsmouth, VA. S. Whitehead to Allen Latham. Asks what court will hold the trial. May purchase land of Willis Pugh, David Riddick, if terms are suitable. May 10, 1825.

Item No. 30. Maria Latham to Larz Anderson. Friendly letter, mentions marriage of Sarah Claypool to Mr. Lewis. Allen Latham added note of enclosing receipt and draft on Dr. Crighan for $67. May 25, 1825.

Item No. 31. City Point, VA. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Recently purchased Ohio lands and inquires situation, quality, and worth. Asks what tax due. May 27, 1825.

Item No. 32. Nath. Sawyer to Richard C. Anderson. Sends certification by Allen Latham showing assignment of 113 acres, survey no. 12714 and survey no. 12706, which were forwarded. Requests recordings and copies. June 4, 1825.

Item No. 33. Survey no. 12577, 200 acres, Jesse Peek, warrant no. 6646. Survey no. 9731, 105 acres, David Holmes, warrant no. 215. Survey no. 12773, 50 acres, John Cockrill, warrant no. 6641. Survey no. 12770, 200 acres, James Richards, warrant no. 6636. John Ellison, Jr., D.S. October 26, 1825.

Item No. 34. Copy. Abigail March vs. Allen Latham. Summons Latham, administrator for heirs of Benj. Hough, to appear before judges to answer petition in chancery brought by Abegain [Abigail?] March. Humphrey Fullerton, clerk.

Item No. 35. (OS) Survey no. 12571, 1500 acres, Wm. Langborn heirs, warrant no. 6654. Survey no. 12570, 1500 acres, Wm. Langborn heirs, warrant no. 6654. Survey no. 12566, 1324 acres, Wm. Langborn heirs, warrant no. 6654. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. July 2, 1825.

Item No. 36. Chillicothe. Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. Sends list of surveys for copies. July 5, 1825.

Item No. 37. James H. Wilson to Lawyer Leonard, executor of father’s estate. Claims all letters stating he was paid for land were forged. Offers part of land for payment in defeating suit against him. July 9, 1825.

Item No. 38. Chillicothe. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Received the deed of release for Mr. Barritt. July 22, 1825.

Item No. 39. Barren Co., KY. John McFuran, Sr., to Allen Latham. Conditionally sold land to James Nevill. To receive $465, taxes; costs of recording and power of attorney paid for by mail. July 29, 1825.

Item No. 1. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Allen Latham. Papers received and placed on file. Delay due to unusual number of surveys received. July 8, 1824.

Item No. 2. Chillicothe. Receipt for $4.75 paid by A. C. Looker to Dr. P. Pinkerton for account 1822-1823. July 10, 1824.

Item No. 3. Martha B. Scott, Wm. B. Scott vs. James Galloway, Jr. Letter and plat from Galloway to Philip Doddridge explaining situation of land to prove Scotts should discontinue suit. July 10, 1824.

Item No. 4. Chillicothe. John A. Fulton to Col. Richard C. Anderson. Requests plat and certificate to procure patent for small entry, twenty acres, to avoid trouble with person for whom it was located. July 12, 1824.

Item No. 5. Lexington. Henry Asbury to B. G. Leonard. Requests original patent of land in case Bernard Rogers sent to Land Office in order to obtain grant vacated. July 12, 1824.

Item No. 6. Newport. James Taylor to Col. R. C. Anderson. Lists thirteen surveys for recording. July 21, 1824.

Item No. 7. Cincinnati. Samuel Hunt to Allen Latham. Inquiry as to whether title of Adam Hoop’s land is good; may purchase it. July 22, 1824.

Item No. 8. Copy of land warrant no. 6627 for Archibald Alexander, 2000 acres. July 26, 1824.

Item No. 9. Copy of land warrant no. 6624 for David Kirkpatrick, 2000 acres. July 26, 1824.

Item No. 10. Washington, Mason County. Daniel Morgan to Col. R. C. Anderson. Wants patent to land. July 30, 1824.

Item No. 11. Certificate of deposit, $300, by B. G. Leonard in Bank of Chillicothe. July 31, 1824.

Item No. 12. Chillicothe. Nath. Sawyer to Allen Latham. Requests copy of plat of Robert Yancey. A. C. Looker died of measles. August 3, 1824.

Item No. 13. Stewart’s receipts for fees, $40.18, from B. G. Leonard. August 3, 1824.

Item No. 14. Portsmouth, VA. S. Whitehead to Allen Latham. Asks whether land may be sold for one dollar an acre. August 6, 1824.

Item No. 15. Chillicothe. Th. S. Hinde to Allen Latham. To close business of Mr. Linton and Mr. Collins for Mr. Anderson. Requests statement from Furguson concerning account. August 11, 1824.

Item No. 16. Cincinnati. Bellamy Stern to Allen Latham. Court commenced in morning; requests something be done to satisfy Mr. Este for claim due from Latham to Innes. Pleads to be saved from mortification of first suit. August 16, 1824.

Item No. 17. (OS) President’s land grant for military services of Major John Stephenson; 72 acres assignee Allen Latham of Nathaniel Sawyer assignee of Mary Stephenson. Signature removed. August 17, 1824.

Item No. 18. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Mr. Barrett wishes to collect money due him. August 27, 1824.

Item No. 19. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham, concerning claim of land by prior entry. Wishes case taken up by another lawyer. August 25, 1824.

Item No. 20. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham. Galloway case, Mr. Usher (?) paid Latham; suggests sending original letters of Galloway as evidence. August 30, 1824.

Item No. 21. Survey no. 12496, 1717 acres, Allen McLane, warrant nos. 6396, 6397, 6398, 6303, and 6304. Allen Latham, D.S. September 3, 1824.

Item No. 22. Same as above. September 3, 1824. Examined and recorded September 4, 1824, by R. C. Anderson (and certification and seal).

Item No. 23. Wilmington, OH. Jones Green to Allen Latham. Heard land warrants were saleable at twenty-five cents an acre; offers two 1000 and 650 acres for sale. September 4, 1824.

Item No. 24. Deed. Reuben Taylor and wife to R. C. Anderson. $1600. Eight hundred acres more or less. September 7, 1824.

Item No. 25. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to James Barnett. Land sold, awaiting deed. September 22, 1824.

Item No. 26. Lexington. James Coleman to Allen Latham. Inquiry as to whether patent had been obtained in name of Miller and Humlang, 533 acres. September 24, 1824.

Item No. 27. Danville. Samuel D. Rawlins to Allen Latham. Anxious to receive letter; wrote postmaster to learn whether he still resides in Chillicothe. September 26, 1824.

Item No. 28. Knoxville, TN. D. G. Dunlap to Allen Latham. Inquiry of bounty lands; situation if sold for taxes, and if sold, whether legal or illegal. Knows several entitled to warrants. October 4, 1824.

Item No. 29. Martin W. Hester to Allen Latham. To purchase land of Latham. October 10, 1824.

Item No. 30. Cincinnati. Bellamy Stover to Allen Latham. Requests $85.15 balance due on claim. October 13, 1824.

Item No. 31. Thomas Biskes (?) to Allen Latham. Requests call at Mr. Medares to bring note of Reverend William Williamson which is due the heirs of Kirkpatrick. October 19, 1824.

Item No. 32. Chillicothe. Creighton and Bond to B. G. Leonard. Requests some business be attended to while at court in Adams county. October 15, 1824.

Item No. 33. Chillicothe. Creighton and Bond. Authorizing (?). October 15, 1824.

Item No. 34. Lancaster. Rob’t Letihn (?) to Duncan McArthur. Sends Mr. Mack Gottsbury for instructions about land grants. October 17, 1824.

Item No. 35. Agreement. R. C. Anderson sells 100 acres, survey no. 550, to Martin W. Hester for $101.25. October 18, 1824.

Item No. 36. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Encloses letter of Mr. Peer concerning entries of Latham, Dun, and Peer. October 25, 1824.

Item No. 1. James Bates to Allen Latham. Requests deed of his land. November 1, 1824.

Item No. 2. Wm. Stevens authorized by James Miller to sell lot no. 103. November 1, 1824.

Item No. 3. Inventory of goods and chattels of Allison C. Looker, $94.12 ½ value. November 1, 1824.

Item No. 4. Federal Court. Richmond. A. C. Upshur to Philip Wallace, Baltimore. Suggests sending names of a half-dozen peresons to sit as witnesses. Wallace sends letter to Allen Latham to attend to it. November 3, 1824.

Item No. 5. Lynchburg. Robert H. Gray, son of Francis Gray, to Latham and Leonard. Twenty-six hundred and sixty-six and two-thirds (2666 2/3) acres issued to Francis Gray; desires to obtain land father neglected to claim. November 4, 1824.

Item No. 6. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Asks whether any claims are prior to his. November 6, 1824.

Item No. 7. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Sends warrant no. 6645, 2666 2/3 acres, to heirs of Alexander Brownlee. One-half of warrant belongs to Asbury; wants to sell at not less than twenty-five cents an acre. November 6, 1824.

Item No. 8. Cincinnati. John Alloway to Allen Latham. Given land warrant; inquires value and information. November 9, 1824.

Item No. 9. Wm. L. Fowler to Allen Latham. Sends directions for forwarding next check of estate of Anna B. West. November 15, 1824.

Item No. 10. Richmond, VA. H. Saunders to Latham and Leonard. Warrant nos. 6652 and 6653 to be located. November 20, 1824.

Item No. 11. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Joseph Kerr. Survey no. 8281 suspended until a copy of warrant no. 5706 is received and evidence to assign it. November 13, 1824.

Item No. 12. Xenia. Geo. Townsley to Allen Latham. None delinquent of lands mentioned. November 30, 1824.

Item No. 13. Green Co., OH. Wm. McKnight to Allen Latham. Asks suit against him to be delayed until Latham learns more details of his obtaining land in question in judgment against Daniel Mock. December 2, 1824.

Item No. 14. Copy of warrant no. 6658, 2666 2/3 acres, Wood Jones. Certified by R. C. Anderson. December 2, 1824.

Item No. 15. Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Had sent some warrants to A. C. Looker before learning of his death; requests Latham to secure them from the post office and follow instructions given Looker before time limit expires.

Item No. 16. Matthew Scott Cook received of James Demit $25 for use of Col. R. C. Anderson. December 10, 1824.

Item No. 17. Survey no. 2988, John Seddon, 224 1/3 acres, warrant no. 3045. James Galloway, Jr. D.S. December 13, 1824.

Item No. 18. Georgia C. Glethorpe County. Wm. G. Andrews to Allen Latham. Asks more particular information concerning value and quality of land. December 14, 1824.

Item No. 19. Dan James to Allen Latham. Wants land taxes paid and wants information concerning value and quality of land. December 14, 1824.

Item No. 20. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Wants deed in own name and to know of any claims against land. December 30, 1824.

Item No. 21. Xenia, OH. Wm. Elsberry to Allen Latham. Asks appointment to discuss business of compromising to settle a case; suit against Joel Wright. December 30, 1824.

Item No. 22. John Stiles by attorney B. G. Leonard complains of trespassing survey no. 4605, 200 acres, by Thomas Nokes. Stiles rented of Swenson Whitehead. April 25, 1825.

Item No. 23. Annual return of the 6^th Infantry, 3d Regiment, 3d Brigade, 2^nd Division, O. M. C. Leffingwiss (?), commanding officer. [1825]

Item No. 24. Washington. S. A. Couch requests Mr. Thompson to send balance of money due to Eleanor from Mr. Latham to Mr. Mallory by bearer Capt. G. H. Andrews. January 1, 1825.

Item No. 25. Survey no. 12674, 35 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6666. Survey no. 12747, 141 2/3 acres, Robert Means, warrant no. 5139. Survey no. 12458, 100 acres, Matthew Bonner, warrant no. 6571. Survey no. 12573, 66 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 5739. Survey no. 12748, 14 2/3 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 5739. Survey no. 12745, 100 acres, Henry Gaddis, warrant no. 6670. Survey no. 12746, 100 acres, John Gaddis, warrant no. 6669. Survey no. 11031, 400 acres, Garret Crok, warrant no. 6297. Survey no. 12169, 200 acres, Samuel Smith, warrant no. 6578. Walter Dun, D.S. January 3, 1825.

Item No. 26. Anthony Housha to "Ellen Nathem" (Allen Latham). Owns tract along piece of "Nathems," wishes to sell with him. January 5, 1825.

Item No. 27. Nahum Ward to Allen Latham. Inquires value of old military New England land warrants and whether they can be located. January 6, 1825.

Item No. 28. Survey nos. 12081 and 12744, 92 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 6216. Survey no. 12238, 185 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 6522. Survey no. 12239, 70 acres, John Holycross, warrant no. 6522. Survey nos. 12328 and 12329, 85 acres, Wm. Schooler, and Walter Dun, warrant nos. 6499 and 6520. Survey no. 12459, 60 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 6620. Survey no. 12429, 60 acres, Wm. Schooler and Walter Dun, warrant nos. 6499 and 6520. Survey no. 12572, 150 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 5139. Survey nos. 9503 and 12514, 46 acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 5825 and 5139. Survey no. 12320, 100 ½ acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 6520, 5828, and 621. Walter Dun, D.S. January 25, 1825.

Item No. 29. Survey no. 12548, 250 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6651. Survey no. 12546, 175 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6651. Survey no. 12728, 110 acres, Peter Mayo, warrant no. 6538. Survey no. 12723, 140 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6668. Survey no. 12722, 90 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6668. Survey no. 12513, 222 1/6 acres, Geo. F. Wilkins, warrant no. 33. Survey no. 12547, 175 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6651. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. January 11, 1825.

Item No. 30. Survey no. 12540, 1000 acres, Joseph Spencer, warrant no. 6568. Survey no. 12742, 165 2/3 acres, James Heron, warrant no. 165-2/3 (?). Survey no. 10793, 200 acres, David Chapman, warrant no. 6428. Survey no. 12743, 142 acres, John Graham, warrant nos. 64 and 3223. Walter Dun, D.S. October 5, 1825.

Item No. 31. Steubenville. T. C. Cleavitt to Allen Latham. From examination of Mr. Root’s books no evidence of any pension received. January 14, 1825.

Item No. 32. Survey no. 12550, 350 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6651. Survey no. 12730, 65 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 2377. Survey no. 12562, 150 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6660. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. January 19, 1825.

Item No. 33. Survey no. 12551, 300 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6651. Survey no. 12553, 500 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6650. Survey no. 12552, 250 acres, Wm. Scott, warrant no. 6650. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. February 9, 1825.

Item No. 34. Warren County. Wm. L. Foulke to Allen Latham. Executor of Anna B. West’s will. Requests Latham to have her estate arranged by middle of February when he plans to be in Chillicothe. January 22, 1825.

Item No. 35. Original bond. Th. S. Hinde, Nathan Reeves, James Inglish bound to Sarah Snead, $938.08. January 25, 1825.

Item No. 36. Boyd Means to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning quantity of land, taxes due, and reputation of the neighborhood. December 23, 1825.

Item No. 37. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Question of title to land, with John Ewert; asks whether claim was prior to his. January 29, 1825.

Item No. 38. February 1, 1825. Brush and Fitzgerald. $1606.97 ½ not to be allowed unless it appears clearly that the amount of sales is within stated $3416.99, "which may not be the case for aught we know." Thos. S. Hinde ads (?) R. C. Anderson. February 1, 1825.

Item No. 39. Green County. John Clark to Allen Latham. Requests that Latham come, mark off land, to avoid suit with Daniel Mock. Mr. Ellisberry unwilling to compromise the suit without principal, interest paid, costs, and fees. February 5, 1825.

Item No. 40. New Orleans. Hemings Jr. to McGinnis & Gregg, Chillicothe, OH. Returning note John S. Duke on J. P. West (?) for adjustments and endorsement by drawer. February 6, 1825.

Item No. 41. City Point, VA. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Encloses ten dollars to pay taxes and apply on fees; desires patent immediately. February 12, 1825.

Item No. 42. Daniel James to Allen Latham. Sends five dollars for taxes; requests receipt. Wishes to sell land; inquires quality. February 15, 1825.

Item No. 43. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning title to land. February 16, 1825.

Item No. 44. David Holt to Allen Latham. Requests mortgage on property rather than to sell it to avoid suit with Caylor and others. February 23, 1825.

Item No. 45. Norman F. Jones, County Auditor, to Allen Latham. Inquiry of map of Fayette Co.; asks price and expenses. February 25, 1825.

Item No. 1. Bowling Green. Wm. L. Fowler to Allen Latham. Debtors to A. B. West estate may give mortgages. Fowler to be in Chillicothe in ten days to settle businesses; would accept good horses as payment. August 2, 1825.

Item No. 2. Zanesville. Chas. B. Goddard to William Creighton. Sent letter to Samuel Atkinson who was absent; requests letter returned immediately without necessity of opening it if possible. August 3, 1825.

Item No. 3. Lexington. David Holt to Allen Latham. Brother sold land, $1200 available for debt and rest may be made up within a few weeks. August 3, 1825.

Item No. 4. Lexington, KY. William Murdock to Nathaniel Sawyer. Waited twelve months for patent to Spencer’s claim; anxious, asks whether taxes are due and what price it may sell. August 15, 1825.

Item No. 5. Lewiston. N. Leonard to Benj. G. Leonard, son. Sister Margaret ill, recognizes no one, occasionally has "fits." August 22, 1825.

Item No. 6. Franklin. A. Leonard to Benj. G. Leonard, brother. Ready for parents to come to live at any time. Sister’s condition some possible delay. Business poor. August 25, 1825.

Item No. 7. Franklin, TN. John McAlister to Allen Latham. Moved from Jonesborough. Asks condition of his land, whether value is increasing or decreasing, and whether any debts are due on it. September 1, 1825.

Item No. 8. Chillicothe. Wm. L. Fowler to Thomas Scott. Judgment by Anna B. West, $400 to be paid Arthur Slaughter. September 13, 1825.

Item No. 9. Fayette Co., KY. David Holt to Allen Latham. Unable to sell land in short time; may receive $700 or $800 and balance within a few months. Sends brother to manage details. September 14, 1825.

Item No. 10. Chillicothe. Gilmore & Montgomery to Allen Latham. Bill $5.37 ½, $5.00 paid. September 22, 1825.

Item No. 11. Thomas Holt to Allen Latham. Asks delay of ten days to two weeks in order to pay debt. Blames brothers David and Joseph for interference in business. September 27, 1825.

Item No. 12. Alexander Trent to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning land case. Paid taxes on Latham’s land, 1824, 1825. September 28, 1825.

Item No. 13. Harrison Co., KY. David Holt to Allen Latham. Settling Sugar Creek business. Sends $800, balance within one month. October 4, 1825.

Item No. 14. Richard Long appointed administrator of estate of Ephraim Doolittle. October 17, 1825.

Item No. 15. Copy. Lavina Becket and others vs. the administrator and heirs of Benj. Hough, deceased. Subpoenaed in chancery.

Item No. 16. West Union. Received of John Kincaid $18.00 on note given to R. C. Anderson for $348.00. October 24, 1825.

Item No. 17. Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Notification not to make any survey on entries last sent; claims Latham failed to abide by agreements. October 30, 1825.

Item No. 18. Lucretia Teakle, widow and administratrix of husband’s estate, plaintiff; Thomas M. Bailey, defendant. October 31, 1825.

Item No. 19. John Watson vs. James Shacklefore. Transcript of proceedings as recorded by Justice of Peace. October 31, 1825.

Item No. 20. P. N. White surveyed for Allen Latham, 127 acres. November 1, 1821.

Item No. 21. Daniel James to Allen Latham. Requests receipt for taxes; will send more money to transact business in future. November 8, 1825.

Item No. 22. Lancaster. G. E. Wing to Mr. John Carlisle. Deed of Henry Abrams to heirs; inquiry concerning power of attorney. November 20, 1825.

Item No. 23. Allen Latham appoints Philo N. White, attorney in fact, to take possession of survey no. 8400 in name of Anthony Sheriff, 239 acres. November 22, 1825.

Item No. 24. Chillicothe. John A. Fulton to B. G. Leonard. Case of Gibbs and Crosby in Columbus and their lawyer. Asks to be written as soon as decision is made. December 8, 1825.

Item No. 25. Frankfort. Daniel Brectt (?) to Allen Latham. Two Ohio claims sold for taxes; wishes to reclaim them. December 10, 1825.

Item No. 26. Columbus. Lyne Starling to Allen Latham. Asks whether commissioner of General Land Office will issue patents on vague or floating entries made during 1824. December 19, 1825.

Item No. 27. Pittsburgh. Peter Mowry to Allen Latham. $15 for taxes. December 15, 1825.

Item No. 28. Washington, KY. Daniel Morgan to Allen Latham. Wants 100 or 200 acres of land. December 15, 1825.

Item No. 29. Chillicothe. Wm. Dickenson to Allen Latham. Requests list sent to recorder of conveyances made by Nathaniel Masie previous to October 9, 1824, on survey nos. 2462, 3037, and 3570, 1580 acre tract, asks date of deed and present owner. Sunday evening, 1826.

Item No. 30. Columbus. Dan. S. Norton to Allen Latham. Asks price and situation of 185 acres entered in name of Barnett. January 10, 1826.

Item No. 31. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Allen Latham. Survey of Daniel Drais to be suspended until the assignments of all heirs of Baily Johnson the original claimant of the warrant shall have been received. [Only three have assigned: Baly, Henry, and Daniel. The rest: Matilda Ward wife of Talbert Ward; John, William, James, Elijah, and Jesse Johnson; and Malinda James wife of [?]iders James.] Also until a copy of the entry may be had from Col. R. C. Anderson. January 11, 1826.

Item No. 32. Amherst Co., VA. Wm. Lockard to Latham and Leonard. Private revolutionary soldier listing services desiring information concerning land warrant rights. January 26, 1826. [Dated Jan 1825, Amherst Co., VA. William Lockard to Allen Latham and B. G. Leonard. "I am happy to find that you are the persons whom govermint has appointed for the revolutionary Soldiers to make application relative to the means of getting their lands. I am a private who enlisted under Thomas Randolph in cumberland County and in a few days sent to Charlton South Carolina and put in Captin Bowyers Company who was Coloanel Washington after the battle of [ewtau?] springs Washington was taken and Major Call commanded our line some time after Washington was taken I came to Virginia and was at little york during the seige of Corn Wallace after Wallace was taken I returned back to South Carolina under the command of Colonel Baylor and Major Call where I served the balance of my time Any information you could give me would be kindly received." Signed: William Lockard.]

Item No. 33. Received of B. G. Leonard $169 by G. Luan for W. Gola & Co., balance of account against Leonard. R. Harper, attorney for W. Gola & Co. January 27, 1826.

Item No. 34. G. Swan to B. G. Leonard. Has receipt to send but needs to know balance due, so requests past receipts to ascertain correct amount. January 28, 1826.

Item No. 35. Danville. Samuel D. Rawlins to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning patent to have been made out a year previously. Inquires amount of taxes due for last year and how to remit it. January 29, 1826.

Item No. 1. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Allen Latham. Only four of ten heirs assigned warrant to Drais giving only a joint interest. Other signatures necessary to give him sole interest. Copy of entry received from R. C. Anderson and found correct. February 4, 1826

Item No. 2. Richmond Co., VA. John Seward to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning taxes due. Intended to visit lands but became ill before arrival. February 9, 1826.

Item No. 3. West Union. George Duncan to Allen Latham. Can secure $150 cash to pay for land; asks full amount due. February 11, 1826.

Item No. 4. Salem. Thomas Pickering to Allen Latham. Wm. Hodgdon conveyed 800 acres but has no papers relating to it. Survey no. 1094. Copy of survey and certification. Asks whether patent was recorded and if so in what office. February 11, 1826.

Item No. 5. Washington. M. Alexander to Latham and Leonard. Inquiry concerning investigation for Collier and Pully in procuring their military lands. February 14, 1826.

Item No. 6. Chillicothe. Baily Johnson heirs’ bounty. February 14, 1826.

Item No. 7. Madison County. Thomas Taylor to Allen Latham. Wants Hoffman tract no. 6244. Requests deed as soon as possible. February 15, 1826.

Item No. 8. Survey no. 10989, Wm. Woolfolk, 30 acres, warrant no. 6475. Survey no. 12377, A. C. Looker, 30 acres, warrant no. 6584. Survey no. 10940, A. C. Looker, 25 acres, warrant no. [blank]. Survey no. 12058, A. C. Looker, 40 2/3 acres, warrant no. 6374. Survey no. 10514, James Boothe, 100 acres, warrant no. 6314. Survey no. 10836, D. M. Payne, 80 acres, warrant no. 6423. Survey no. 10911, D. M. Payne, 40 acres, warrant no. 6423. Survey no. 10392, Jos. and Benj. W. Ladd and Thomas Norvell, 50 acres, warrant no. 5877. Survey no. 12376, A. C. Looker, 40 acres, warrant no. 6584. Survey no. 12378, A. C. Looker, 30 acres, warrant no. 6584. Survey no. 10394, Anthony Walk, 60 acres, warrant no. 5803. Survey no. 10728, A. C. Looker, 108 acres, warrant no. 5997. Survey no. 10939, A. C. Looker, 41 acres, warrant no. 5740.

Item No. 9. Deed. F. Taylor to Latham, $300, lot no. 134. March 7, 1826.

Item No. 10. Alex. B. Chase to Allen Latham. Pension papers for Mr. J. Flagg. Post note to be procured. March 17, 1826.

Item No. 11. Jas. Benridge to Allen Latham. Has lands to sell; wants prices offered. March 17, 1826.

Item No. 12. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Asks amount of land in warrant and taxes due. March 18, 1826.

Item No. 13. Thomas Skren to Allen Latham. Applies for deed of 158 acres purchased from Benj. Anderson, agent for Matthew Anderson and Richard C. Anderson. March 23, 1826.

Item No. 14. Deed of Release. Patience Adams to Adam Rister and Peter Brown, 65 acres. March 23, 1827.

Item No. 15. Survey no. 10561, Chas. Stewart, 35 acres, warrant no. 6308. Survey no. 12777, Allen Latham, 150 acres, warrant no. 6308. Survey no. 12778, Allen Latham, 666 2/3 acres, warrant no. 6308. Allen Latham, D.S. March 25, 1826.

Item No. 16. New York. Jos. Watson to Allen Latham. Offers two sections of land for sale. No answer from Gen’l Beecker. Asks of John McDougall. April 7, 1826.

Item No. 17. Cynthiance. Jos. H. Holt to Allen Latham. Asks Latham to release his brother or promise to pay $400 instead of deed to land; states that Thos. Holt cannot afford it and couldn’t take care of the land if he owned it. April 10, 1826.

Item No. 18. Portsmouth. Henry Burch received of J. W. Peebles one barrel of molasses to deliver to Allen Latham, seventy-five cents carriage. April 11, 1826.

Item No. 19. Thos. Holt to Allen Latham. To bring assignment and meet the following week to finish their business. April 14, 1826.

Item No. 20. Fayette County. David Holt to Allen Latham. Action delayed because his power of attorney is for another state. April 15, 1826.

Item No. 21. Liberty. Wm. Miner, ect. [executor?] of Mary Walker, deceased, to Allen Latham. Power of attorney not sufficient for selling land in another state; asks what is necessary to make it legal and requests early sale of land. April 18, 1826.

Item No. 22. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Hesitates to send money by mail but will if requested. Inquires concerning amount of land sold and taxes due. April 19, 1826.

Item No. 23. Thomas Holt received of Allen Latham $79.51, tax receipt collection. Promises to pay $600 judgment. April 24, 1826.

Item No. 24. Agreement. Allen Latham and Joseph H. Holt. Son Thomas Holt paid $800 on October 7, 1825. Promised to pay $400 by April 1, 1826 (for 1000 acres Highland Creek).

Item No. 25. Salem. T. Pickering to Allen Latham. Requests original papers of a survey to be sent to the General Land Office to secure patent. Anxious to have no delay as he is eighty years old and his death would cause further entanglements. May 1, 1826.

Item No. 26. Allen Latham to Uriah Hunt, bookseller. Inquiry concerning prices of various volumes. May 2, 1826.

Item No. 27. Uriah Hunt to Allen Latham. Lists books and prices obtainable. May 30, 1820.

Item No. 28. Thomas Holt to Allen Latham. Requests note which was paid, also receipt for $800 which he paid. May 3, 1826.

Item No. 29. Columbus. C. Lofland to Allen Latham. Resents work of two sawmills on Darby’s Creek "destroying" timber. Suggests notifying owners of land in order to prevent further damage. May 8, 1826.

Item No. 30. General Land Office. Geo. Graham to Allen Latham. Patents suspended on some surveys because of date prior to March 3, 1823. May 10, 1826.

Item No. 31. Bowling Green. Wm. L. Fowler to Allen Latham. Plans to visit and possibly move to Illinois, so requests immediate settlement of A. B.West’s estate. May 13, 1826.

Item No. 32. Louisville, KY. T. W. Fiela to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning Mr. Samuel H. Bullen who was to visit Chillicothe to sell some lands of Reuben Fiela and Willis Fiela. Four weeks have passed and no word from him. Wife anxious. May 17, 1826.

Item No. 33. George Ducan to Allen Latham. Sold some land for $150; asks whether amount is enough for debt to him. May 24, 1826.

Item No. 34. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to George Graham. Stephen Coram’s papers sent in nearly a year ago; charges neglect; cites other cases of neglect. May 26, 1826.

Item No. 35. Indenture. Peter Seister and wife Maria sell 105 acres to Peter Brown and Adam Reister for $1400. May 29, 1826.

Item No. 36. Copy. Joseph Crocket vs. Marks heirs. 4000 acres. May 30, 1826.

Item No. 37. N. Leonard, Jr., to brother B. G. Leonard. Very busy raising horses, cows, and pigs. Tells of crop plans for corn pasture, wheat. Booneville, MO. Wants father to move from N.Y. May 30, 1826.

Item No. 1. Levi Hedges vs. William Thornburgh. $1000 debt, later $450. To paid on request. June 1826.

Item No. 2. Hopkinsville. William Porter to Allen Latham. Inquires about possibility of a compromise with claimants of his military warrants. Asks for plat and certificate for 200 acres of Thomas Porter. Asks location of "Obannon’s Creek." June 3, 1826.

Item No. 3. Deed. R. C. Anderson to Allen Latham. June 3, 1826.

Item No. 4. J. R. O’Neall to Allen Latham. To attend court which will delay his visit about a week. Has money ready which is due. June 5, 1826.

Item No. 5. Thomas Holt to Allen Latham. Requests deed of relinquishment as soon as possible; to be similar to ones given by brother to Brush and others. June 4, 1826.

Item No. 6. Survey no. 12772, 600 acres, Mr. Price, warrant nos. 6640 and 6643. Survey no. 12771, 200 acres, James Richard, warrant no. 6636. John Ellison, D.S. October 26, 1826.

Item No. 7. Pittsburgh. C. Cowan to Allen Latham. To visit on business of Mr. Baldwin of disposing of lands belonging to heirs of Major Kirkpatrick. June 14, 1856.

Item No. 8. Article of agreement. James Prentiss to Cadwallader Wallace, 2507 2/3 acres, $1153.66.

Item No. 9. Columbus. Lyne Starling note to James Prentiss, $779.88. June 17, 1826.

Item No. 10. John Wallts to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning land entered in name of John Watkins. June 19, 1826.

Item No. 11. Executor for estate of Thomas Holt. For $300 paid by Allen Latham assigns certain judgment vs. Hemphill and McConnell. July 6, 1826.

Item No. 12. Survey nos. 12640, 12641, 12642, 12643, 12644 and 12645, 2666 2/3 acres for Charles Woodson, warrant no. 6655. Survey no. 14042, 4000 acres for Wm. O’Callis heirs, warrant no. 6659. Allen Latham, D.S. July 19, 1826.

Item No. 13. Survey nos. 12702, 12703, 12704, 2000 acres for Archibald Alexander, warrant nos. 6626 and 6627. Survey no. 12779, 2869 acres for Thomas Greene and David Kirkpatrick, warrant nos. 6512 and 6657. Allen Latham, D.S. July 17, 1826.

Item No. 14. Survey nos. 12622, 12624, 12625, 12626, 12627, 12628, 12629, 4000 acres for devisees of Littleberry Mosby, warrant nos. 6554, 6555, 6556, and 6657.

Item No. 15. Survey nos. 12658, 12659, 12660, 12661, and 12662, 4000 acres, William O’Callis, warrant no. 6659. Allen Latham, D.S. July 19, 1826. Examined and recorded by R. C. Anderson. August 3, 1826.

Item No. 16. David Murphy and wife sell 25 acres for $27 to Isaac Devos. July 21, 1826.

Item No. 17. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Promises more money; inquires amount of land sold and price and taxes. July 22, 1826.

Item No.18. Nathaniel Masie establishing line of survey nos. 2462, 3037, and 3570 for 1580 acres. Notice sent to Wm. Murphy. August 3, 1826.

Item No. 19. Danville. Samuel D. Rawlins to Allen Latham. Sends $2 for tax on 100 acres of land. Requests patent. August 6, 1826.

Item No. 20. $50 promissory note of Nancy Young to Thomas Reynolds. August 19, 1826.

Item No. 21. Marietta. David Putnam to Allen Latham. Executor of son’s will, $14 due on books, requests remittance if unpaid. August 14, 1826.

Item No. 22. Henry Waldron’s power of attorney to Allen Latham to sell lands to pay Jeremiah Slaughter notes due. August 10, 1826.

Item No. 23. John Gibson wife and heirs assign one-sixth of warrant no. 2377 to Andrew Burton for value received. August 28, 1826.

Item No. 24. Mason Co., KY. Daniel Morgan to Allen Latham. No evidence in R. C.Anderson’s office of Latham’s right to David Kirkpatrick’s warrant no. 6624 thereby could not receive Morgan’s entries. Requests assignment sent so he may send entries. Inquires where he might purchase military warrants. September 3, 1826.

Item No. 25. Chillicothe. Mathew Bonner to Col. R. C. Anderson. Returns warrants with $21 fee. Impossible to secure certificate that John Evans entries on Fulton’s tract are lost. Returns entries to be made. September 12, 1826.

Item No. 26. Wm. L. Fowler to Mr. Allen Latham. Again requests settlement of A. B. West’s estate. Desires to move to Illinois as soon as amount is receipted. Also asks for $50 due which was remitted Mr. Temple. September 13, 1826.

Item No. 27. Richard Anderson sells Abraham Lucs sixty-one acres for $122. October 1, 1826.

Item No. 28. Richard Anderson sells Nathan Beeser fifty acres for $100. October 1, 1826.

Item No. 29. Richard Anderson sells Walter Turner 229 acres for $400. October 1, 1826.

Item No. 30. Xenia. James Galloway, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests entries made in Col. Anderson’s ofice since it last opened. Will pay 6 ¼ cents per entry. Entries surveyed to be distinguished in the margin. October 6, 1826.

Item No. 31. Chillicothe. Wm. Lamb for John Waddle vs. John Watts. Judgment for $7745.50 and costs at July term 1826. Plaintiff notified of injunction. October 7, 1826.

Item No. 32. Sales by a special law by auditor of state; lands north of Indian boundary. Nine sales. October 16, 1826.

Item No. 33. New York. Archibald Maclay to Rev. Wm. Dickey. Requests call on Allen Latham for inquiries of Fench [Finch or Tench?] estate. October 27, 1826.

Item No. 34. J. Y. Stockdell to Allen Latham. Wants land sold. October 28, 1826.

Item No. 35. Robert C. Jones to Allen Latham. Busy in Kentucky and unable to write earlier. Will visit in Chillicothe. Requests sale of land. November 4, 1826.

Item No. 36. Petersburg, VA. Jas. Prentiss to Allen Latham. Difficulty in title of land purchased by Mr. Sterling from agent Mr. Watts. November 9, 1826.

Item No. 37. Pittsburgh. Peter Mowry to Allen Latham. Inquires amount of taxes due. Land third rate survey no. 767 for 1400 acres; asks worth per acre. November 21, 1826.

Item No. 38. Columbus. R. Osborn to Allen Latham. Sent survey on no. 7477 in name of Robt. Culbertson; requested certification and patent; received no answer. November 28, 1826.

Item No. 39. Petersburg, VA. Noble Paul Welby to Allen Latham. Grateful for prompt attention to business. December 10, 1826.

Item No. 40. Chillicothe. Eight dollars and sixteen cents received of Allen Latham; fees for transcript in case of Larz Anderson vs. Clark & Ellison. Signed Wm. Key Bond, clerk. December 1, 1826.

Item No. 1. Lexington, KY. Robert C. Jones to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning condition of land; whether sold. July 13, 1827.

Item No. 2. Wakefield. Ira Fish to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning funds on account; also asks value and situation of lots owned. January 13, 1827.

Item No. 3. Georgetown, OH. T. L. Heames to Allen Latham. Purchased lands recommended. Land sold Benjamin was survey no. 11088, 200 acres, valued at $600. February 1, 1827.

Item No. 4. Brownsville. Rough draft. Letter to Ruggles. States Colonel Anderson’s books are credited $13,852.99 for fees; suggests one in charge hold lien on title papers of debtors. February 10, 1827.

Item No. 5. Lexington, KY. J. Durham to Latham and Leonard. Asks approval for using names in his "prospectus"; solicits recommendation of establishment. February 11, 1827.

Item No. 6. Washington City. B. G. Leonard to Allen Latham. Business concluded as satisfactorily as possible. Ervin & Creighton said that J. Johnson made some inquiries which looked a little against them. February 14, 1827.

Item No. 7. Washington. Benj. Ruggles to Allen Latham. Promises support when appointing a successor to Col. Anderson at the time it comes up in the Senate. February 15, 1827.

Item No. 8. North West River Bridge, Norfolk, Co., VA. Phineas Sanborn to Allen Latham. Requests tax receipts; wants statement of account. February 23, 1827.

Item No. 9. Chillicothe. Cargo of molasses, meat, and lard, on flatboats of James McCollister, to go to New Orleans for Cadwallader Wallace. February 26, 1827.

Item No. 10. Patience Adams, administrator of estate of Robert Adams, vs. Adam Reister and Peter Brown. Deed under order of court, sixty-five acres. March 23, 1826.

Item No. 11. Columbus. Joseph Miller to Allen Latham. Two years previously was to locate warrant of 789 acres and secure patent; asks whether it was secured; also inquires what taxes and fees due, etc. Requests plat and number of survey. March 27, 1827.

Item No. 12. Thomas Sphren (?) to Allen Latham. Desires deed to land. April 1, 1827.

Item No. 13. City Point, VA. John H. Peterson to Allen Latham. Requests acknowledgement of receipt of taxes and former letter. April 9, 1824.

Item No. 14. James and Richard Loines vs. James Phillips. (5 pages.) April 14, 1827.

Item No. 15. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Wright. Sends letter for Mr. Jones to be delivered and answered. May 7, 1827.

Item No. 16. Supreme Court. Adams County, May term, 1827. Amosa Deloun vs. Samuel Masey. Deloun assigned rights in suit to Page Bakewell and Page Merchants.

Item No. 17. John Haumford to Allen Latham. Asks terms of selling land; will give power of attorney. May 26, 1827.

Item No. 18. Joseph Hedges, Sheriff of Pickaway County, to Jacob Retter Junior and Abraham Retter. Deed for 228 acres, entry no. 2446. May 15, 1827.

Item No. 19. Chillicothe, OH. Allen Latham’s certification of no knowledge of "Kennedy McMillin" and denial of employing or intending to employ him for services. Also certifies David Holt and Thomas Holt satisfactorily settled claims against father’s estate. June 4, 1827.

Item No. 20. Cincinnati. Copy of letter from Geo. W. Jones to N. Wright sent to Allen Latham by Wright. Contains denial of recommending anyone as Col. Anderson’s successor; criticized Anderson’s business methods. June 14, 1827.

Item No. 21. O. Simpson to Allen Latham. Writes for friend to secure list of large tracts of land for sale. June 4, 1827.

Item No. 22. Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Mr. Jones, U.S. Bank agent. Quotes paragraph from friend’s letter saying letter of unfavorable statements was written by Mr. Jones to senate deciding on a successor to Colonel Anderson. Stated Wallace was recommended. June 7, 1827.

Item No. 23. Jacob Brinkley summoned to answer Samuel Fleesig on plea of trespassing. June 10, 1827.

Item No. 24. Wheeling, VA. Moses C. Good to B. G. Leonard. Sends note of fifty dollars ($50) on Nancy Young for speedy collection. June 12, 1827.

Item No. 25. Lexington. Henry Asbury to B. G. Leonard. Enclosed John and Jeremiah Rogers’ answer to Drister’s bill; matter to be disposed of next term. June 16, 1827.

Item No. 26. Louisville. Wm. R. Miller to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning taxes due and fee for paying. June 22, 1827.

Item No. 27. Receipt in full $6.62 ½ to Josiah L. Hern from B. G. Leonard. June 25, 1827.

Item No. 28. Mason Co., KY. Geo. Berry, Senior, to Isaace Keryhondall. Land suit between Martin and Boone settled in favor of latter. Land of Bartlett now open to purchasers. June 26, 1827.

Item No. 29. Washington, PA. Samuel Weir to Allen Latham. Inquires situation of land, amount sold for taxes, and taxes due on land of Rees Hill (appointed agent). July 14, 1827.

Item No. 30. Hillsborough. Henry Masie to Allen Latham. Complains of liberal court decisions for squatters’ "improvements’ to lands occupied. July 14, 1827.

Item No. 31. Fliningsburg. David Morgan to Colonel Richard C. Anderson. Error in entry no. 1700. July 22, 1827.

Item No. 32. Wheeling. L. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. Requests letter concerning business promptly. August 22, 1827.

Item No. 33. Louisville. Thomas Inser to Allen Latham. Requests attention to business. Land warrant already located. August 27, 1827.

Item No. 34. Huntsville. Willis Pope to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning suit. Asks information of authentication of deed for Ohio. Anxious to sell land. Will sacrifice price for cash. August 27, 1827.

Item No. 35. Deed release. Mary Ann Miller to heirs of Miller. September 11, 1827.

Item No. 36. Judges of Court of Common Pleas against George Coile. Note Felix Nevin gave P. Miller became possession of G. Coile. Widow Miller unsure of amounts paid on notes due estate. September 11, 1827.

Item No. 37. Wenchester. Nathan Lupton, executor of David Lupton, deceased, to Allen Latham. Requests amount of taxes due; wishes to pay them and to receive receipts of payments of former years. September 22, 1827.

Item No. 38. Agreement between heirs of R. C. Anderson by attorney Allen Latham and John Castle Jr. Lease five acres for putting up a 750-rail fence. September 28, 1827.

Item No. 39. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Offers rent of land for payment of taxes. September 29, 1827.

Item No. 1. Baltimore. R. H. Douglass to Allen Latham. Requests taxes on land kept paid and promises remittances upon notification of amount. October 2, 1827.

Item No. 2. Deed. John Watson to N. S. Evans, 460 acres; one dollar paid. Survey no. 427. October 2, 1827.

Item No. 3. Abagail March vs. Hough’s heirs and others. Fifteen dollars rent paid on fifty acres land. October 10, 1827.

Item No. 4. Baltimore. W. Schwartze to Allen Latham. Quotes letter from Secretary of Legation of Paris, dated August 30, 1827. Notifies of death of General Kosciusko, leaving no near relatives. Title of land questionable legally. October 12, 1827.

Item No. 5. Deed. John Dunlop to James Dunlop. $1.25 per acre, 1000 acres, warrant nos. 6420, 6170, 6421, and 5887. October 22, 1827.

Item No. 6. William Beach vs. Frederick Bengaman. Deed conveyed to Allen Latham. Costs to be paid by defendant. November 13, 1827.

Item No. 7. Baltimore. W. Schwartze to Allen Latham. Schwartze agrees to convey deed to David Smith, 100 acres, $400 in seven years with interest. Copy of plat sent. November 15, 1827.

Item No. 8. M. M. Patton to Allen Latham. Power of attorney not to bind them any further to warrant on title. Request communication from Allen Trimble. November 23, 1827.

Item No. 9. Cincinnati. W. D. Jones to Allen Latham. Three dollars received; article procured. December 1, 1827.

Item No. 10. Lexington. Henry Asbury to B. G. Leonard. Sends answer to amended bill; thinks Col. Anderson strange to make recording of deed a matter of equity. December 18, 1827.

Item No. 11. Dover Mills, VA. Joseph L. Watkins to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of suit and claims vs. McKay. State decidedly for Jackson for president. December 23, 1827.

Item No. 12. "Beware of counterfeits:" Clay party trying to produce the impression that the Jackson party has two candidates for congress in district. Denied. Jackson’s Party one candidate Wm. Allen, nominated by unanimous vote of forty delegates of convention at Chillicothe. July 28, 1828.

Item No. 13. Washington City. Chett Lyon to Latham and Leonard. Previously forwarded papers and evidence of Elizah [Elijah?] Veatch to secure warrant for land. Inquiry of matter and costs. January 10, 1828.

Item No. 14. Wheeling. S. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. Advises keeping money until arrival. January 15, 1828.

Item No. 15. Jacob B. Winchester to Allen Latham. Requests warrant returned if not sold. January 5, 1827.

Item No. 16. Chillicothe. Jesse Spencer to B. G. Leonard. Judge Scott to add advice without fee respecting management of case of Steele against Spencer in Supreme Court. Asks if proceedings may be instituted in chancery or court of equity. Inquires concerning costs. February 13, 1828.

Item No. 17. Baltimore. W. Schwartz to Allen Latham. Hopes to rid occupants of land and gain clear title. Asks if proceedings may be instituted in chancery or court of equity. Inquires concerning costs. February 13, 1828.

Item No. 18. B. G. Leonard to Allen Latham. Reporting progress of court cases. July 13, 1828.

Item No. 19. Daniel James to Allen Latham. Requests receipts for taxes, asks condition of land and whether occupied. Promises more money on account. February 14, 1828.

Item No. 20. Washington City. Chet Lyon to Allen Latham. Again requesting information concerning warrant of Elijah Veatch. Papers already forwarded; asks whether issued, whether located, by whom and when. March 13, 1828.

Item No. 21. Fredericksburg, VA. Phillip Jones to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning Colonel Henry Micon’s warranty, whether sold for taxes or ever located. March 14, 1828.

Item No. 22. Baltimore. James Brundige to Allen Latham. Inquiry concerning taxes on land; asks whether any offers to buy were made. Expects railroads and canal to increase value. March 18, 1828.

Item No. 23. Agreement. Allen Latham sells 100 acres, survey no. 6285, to Elijah Tomas for $136.25, notes due November 1, 1828, and November 1, 1829. March 19, 1828.

Item No. 25. Deed. Isaac and Amy Devorse to Allen Latham, 25 acres, $50. March 20, 1828.

Item No. 26. Springfield. C. Anthony to Allen Latham. At request of W. Douglas called on S. Mason and received papers against Thoda Norton in which Latham administrator of Benj. Hough, and declaration of ejectment. Two suits begun and declaration filed. Tried to begin August term. March 2, 1828.

Item No. 27. Lexington. Wm. S. Campbell to Allen Latham. Bought warrant of Terence Doran no. 5043; asks value and acres and whether it might be sold for cash or horses. Inquiry concerning claim of Henry Townsend; afraid of land speculators. March 30, 1828.

Item No. 28. Fleming. Charles Marshall to Allen Latham. Requests statement due White for redemption of land sold for taxes. Overpaid 200 acres; requests refund. March 31, 1828.

Item No. 29. New York. Stephen Whitney to Eleazer P. Kendrick. Offers agency for lands in place of Mr. Samuel Atkinson who moved. Will permit cabin to be built by occupant. Wishes to know prices lands now selling for. March 31, 1828.

Item No. 30. Washington City. Chett Lyon to Allen Latham. Asks reason no warrant was issued to Elijah Veatch and inquires concerning papers relating to it. April 8, 1828.

Item No. 31. Troy, NY. Joseph Russell to Allen Latham. Only 144 ¼ acres receipts of taxes; claims ownership of 262 acres. Anxious not to lose part. Desires to sell. Gen. Lytte valued land at $1196.00. April 8, 1828.

Item No. 32. Jacob Aid to Allen Latham. Land purchased of him surveyed by Mr. Allen, short many acres. Believes error to be in beginning corner. Asks advice. April 12, 1828.

Item No. 33. West Union. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. Desires to purchase 500 or 600 acres of Virginia Military Warrants. Offers twenty cents per acre. April 23, 1828.

Item No. 34. Power of attorney to William Binford by father Peter Binford. April 24, 1828.

Item No. 35. Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Map of survey of Fayette County wanted immediately. April 29, 1828.

Item No. 36. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham. On March 10 sent draft on Francis Campbell $47.18, taxes for 1827, no answer, wonders whether letter was miscarried. May 20, 1828.

Item No. 37. Tallahassee. R. K. Call to Allen Latham. Sends warrant for 300 acres of Thomas Handley to be sold. Glad of progress of Ohio’s Canal. May 28, 1828.

Item No. 38. New York. Stephen Whitney to E. P. Kendrick. Sends map of survey to aid in identifying land. May 30, 1828.

Item No. 1. Wheeling. S. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. Requests statement as early as convenient. In case of Gilman vs. Soloman Smith warns to be particular in calculating interest on large claim. June 3, 1828.

Item No. 2. James City P.O. Daniel James to Allen Latham. Learned land was sold for taxes while Latham had balance to pay them. Requests balance sent to clerk of Clinton County to attend to future business. June 17, 1828.

Item No. 3. Printed notice of lands for sale by Allen Latham. Terms cash or very short credit. July 12, 1828.

Item No. 4. Similar to above. Same date.

Item No. 5. Greenesborough, GA. John Wilson to Allen Latham. Revolutionary soldier applying for traces of land warrranted him. July 24, 1828.

Item No. 6. Urbana. Th. S. Hinde to Allen Latham. Sends part of money due, balance later. Inquires whether any lands are available suitable for a stock farm. September 3, 1828.

Item No. 7. Henry D. Calver sold Benj. Elliott title bond of A. C. Looker to Jonathan Johnston. Elliott offered Looker $24 but not taken. Later Looker gave note to Samuel Swearingen. Sworn before Thomas Orr, J.P. September 23, 1828.

Item No. 8. Willis Pope to Allen Latham. States no will may interfere with land claim. Wishes to sell, even at great sacrifice. September 29, 1828.

Item No. 9. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham. He and Bayly to institute suit for recovery of land possessed by Rev. Pavey. September 29, 1828.

Item No. 10. Summons to John Fulton for trespass damages $600 to Wm. and Thomas Miller. September 30, 1828.

Item No. 11. Nashville, TN. W. C. Davis to Allen Latham. Warrant of Wm. Chapman assigned to him sent by Thomas Green of Richmond to be located, situation, and value. October 19, 1828.

Item No. 12. Lexington, KY. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Election results. Jackson received many more votes than Adams. Message to Wallace that in defeat, triumph for him within two years. November 6, 1828.

Item No. 13. Sangamon Co., IL. Wm. L. Fowler to Allen Latham. Inquiry of condition of business. Asks about $200 due. Also questions condition of A. B. West’s estate. November 10, 1828.

Item No. 14. Baltimore. R. H. Douglass to Allen Latham. Requests taxes regularly paid. March 10, 1828.

Item No. 15. London, OH. John Moore to Allen Latham. Offers note of Lyne Starling to James Prentiss for receipt. December 5, 1828.

Item No. 16. Washington, PA. Samuel Weir to Allen Latham. States Mr. Mills offered $100 for land warrant. December 1828.

Item No. 17. Zanesville. Samuel J. Case to Allen Latham. States Mr. Mills offered $100 for land warrant. December 25, 1828.

Item No. 18. Baltimore. Philip Wallis to Allen Latham. Received receipt of taxes paid but also a letter from auditor stating they were unpaid. One paid auditor and Latham paid tax collector. December 25, 1828.

Item No. 19. Washington. Boyd Miner to Allen Latham. Requests taxes paid; wants land sold. Glad of Jackson’s success. December 26, 1828.

Item No. 20. Lebanon. Geo. J. Smith to Allen Latham. Brother wants draft on Mr. Linton for money due on note and mortgage. December 30, 1828.

Item No. 21. Article of agreement. Allen Latham sells 100 acres, survey no. 6285 for $15 to John Newland. Note due January 1, 1829. March 19, 1828.

Item No. 22. John Lucas, Sr., to Allen Latham. Offers $100 for plat. January 9, 1829.

Item No. 23. Florence, AL. Willis Pope to Allen Latham. Received no word of Ohio lands since November 1827. Anxious to know if they’ve been disposed. January 12, 1829.

Item No. 24. Jas. B. Johnson to A. Latham. Requests deed which was to be made. Recommends James Hunicut of Springfield for information of Benford’s claim on estate of B. Hough. January 15, 1829.

Item No. 25. Richmond. Richard Young to Allen Latham. For orphans of Alexander McDonald inquires whether any compensation may be had although he neglected to claim the military bounty at the opportune time. January 15, 1829.

Item No. 26. Zanesville. Henry Northrup to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase warranty if still for sale. Will give draft for $190 on Washington City Bank. January 24, 1829.

Item No. 27. Columbus. Isaac Smith to Allen Latham. Willing to purchase certain tract of land if terms prove reasonable. January 27, 1829.

Item No. 28. General Land Office. J. W. Whitcomb to M. Anderson. Returns survey no. 14073 per request. January 28, 1829.

Item No. 29. Washington. Samuel Weir to Allen Latham. Requests patent and deed. Fenruary 4, 1829.

Item No. 30. Deed. Turner to Croghan. $640 for 640 acres. February 9, 1829.

Item No. 31. Washington. B. Ruggles to Allen Latham. Bill for surveyor to be of Ohio passed senate with amendment that sixty days’ notice was given before receiving for registry the application of warrant holders. Bills now in house of representatives. February 22, 1829.

Item No. 32. La Prairie, Cooper County. W. Leonard to brother B. G. Leonard. Wanting loan to purchase land another is trying to obtain before he may. February 22, 1829.

Item No. 33. Near Trenton, NJ. J. W. Reckless to Allen Latham. Asks whom to write in Columbus to pay his taxes; asks amount due. February 23, 1829.

Item No. 34. Bonds of B. Hough sold. E. P. Kendrick releasing Allen Latham of liability. February 26, 1829.

Item No. 35. Paris. Newton Forsythe to Allen Latham. To pay taxes requests draft on Isaac Davis, brother-in-law who has money. February 27, 1829.

Item No. 36. Brooklyn. E. B. Kellogg to Allen Latham. Requests payment of back taxes and send bill. Inquires concerning deed. February 28, 1829.

[NOTE: Beginning with this folder, the inventory no longer gives item numbers.]

Bangor. Ira Fish to Allen Latham. Anxious to sell land. March 8, 1829.

Washington. Geo. W. Freeman to Allen Latham. Remittance of $20 omitted on statement; owes $4.46 and promises to pay soon or in summer when in Ohio. March 8, 1829.

Richmond. Richard Young to Allen Latham. Sends assignment of 200 acres, land warrant no. 6429, to Alexander McDonald. March 3, 1829.

Bethlehem, IN. Wm. G. Armstrong to Larz Anderson. Mr. Shearer holds bond for land $72.96 due Col. Anderson’s estate; $85 already paid. Armstrong was agent for Anderson. March 7, 1829.

Andrew Jackson, Pres. appointment of Allen Latham surveyor of Virginia Military District in Ohio. March 13, 1829.

Philadelphia. Allen Latham to Carey Lea & Carey. Account $40.56 due. March 16, 1829.

Portsmouth. Samuel F. Vinton to Allen Latham. $30 paid by Samuel Seaton on Latham’s note; keeps $5 fees and encloses $25. March 16, 1829.

Tuscalusa. Newton Forsythe to Allen Latham. Requests taxes paid on "Champain" land immediately. Isaac Davis has funds for same. March 10, 1829.

Pittsburgh. H. Doane to Allen Latham. Davis, partner of Barker, stated $1500 was offered but refused for land. March 22, 1829.

Circleville. W. B. Thrall to Allen Latham. Encloses Mr. Doane’s receipts for notes forwarded Thrall. March 26, 1829.

West Union. William Russell to Allen Latham. Recommends Joseph Riggs as deputy for his county. April 4, 1829.

Centerville, Montgomery Co., OH. James B. Johnson to Allen Latham. Lyons paid for land and now desires deed. April 4, 1829.

Petersburgh. Hugh M. Allen to Allen Latham. Mr. Whitfield Jerrell has two warrants (nos. 6363 and 4687); asks when Latham will be in the county of if he has a deputy there. April 7, 1829.

Bellamy Storer to Allen Latham. Asks names of executors or administrators of estate of Col. R. C. Anderson. April 10, 1829.

Bill $3.75 to Allen Latham to Allen Latham from Wm. Johnson, editor and publisher of Jackson Mercury and Cape Gerardeau Farmer for inserting attached article, notice about military warrants. April 25, 1829.

Washington, PA. Samuel Weir to Allen Latham. Wants patent sold James Millikin. April 25, 1829.

Washington, Mason Co., KY. Thomas Mountjoy, Jr., sends $20 for three surveys and documents to obtain patents for them. April 26, 1829.

West Union. William Russell to Allen Latham. Inquires office hours for making entries. April 30, 1829.

Norfolk, VA. J. Whitehead to B. G. Leonard. Inquires if answer to no compromise with Sullivant’s heirs were received in past winter. May 8, 1829.

Amos Holton to Allen Latham. Statement $80, rent of horse and office and materials.

James Shephard, Jr., to Allen Latham. Asks if title were obtained for land of Thos. Carter by Duncan McArthur. May 15, 1829.

Chillicothe. John A. Fulton to Wm. Creighton. Wants banks to stand security and costs in McDougal case; asks to permit case to go without judgment until next court by which time he hopes to secure the necessary money. May 26, 1829.

West Union. D. Bearly to Allen Latham. Defending Wm. and John Glasgow (Ades of Joseph Glasgow) on a note given as ades; refuse to be sued individually instead of jointly as ades. Bearly asks Latham if judgment were agreed individually or otherwise. June 2, 1829.

Lebanon. Geo. J. Smith to Allen Latham. Brother unable to forward notes and mortgage at time requested; requests money sent by mail and papers to be sent immediately. June 20, 1829.

Philadelphia. Carey Lea & Carey to Allen Latham. Land sold for taxes accidentally; anxious to recover without delay. June 4, 1829.

Philadelphia. Carey Lea & Carey to Allen Latham. Copy of above letter. June 8, adds note to remind him no answer has been received since March 16, bill was sent. June 5, 1829.

Benjamin Riddick to Latham & Leonard. Daniel Riddick, grandfather, entitled to 4000 acres and 2666 acres assignments; wants information of any chances to secure rights. June 6, 1829.

Joshua Leo to Benjamin Leonard. Jesse McKay gave Geo. Pickett $6000 note dated October 4, 1816; questions and answers in court quoted. June 19, 1829.

West Union. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. Sends Col. Means to pay for 500 acres of warrants at 33 1/3 cents per acre; wants 100 or 150 acres more and sends $20 on account. June 24, 1829.

Survey no. 1233, 116 2/3 acres, Wm. Handley, warrant no. 224 (?). June 24, 1829. Examined and recorded November 5, 1831. Allen Latham, S. Certification of warrant no. 2241 attached.

Board bill paid, B. G. Leonard to John Watson, $57.12 ¼. July 1, 1829.

Allen Latham’s appointment of Walter Dun as Deputy Surveyor. July 1, 1829.

Thomas Mountjoy to Daniel Morgan. Inquiry if surveys were recorded by Col. Anderson; also checks entries. July 2, 1829.

Joseph T. Roberts to Allen Latham. Asking procedure to obtain military warrant assigned him located; copy of warrant and endorsements. July 3, 1829.

Survey nos. 12828 and 12829, 300 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6657. Survey no. 12798, 30 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6666. Survey no. 12797, 85 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6666. Survey no. 12830, 40 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6667. Survey no. 12795, 175 acres, warrant no. 6666. Survey no. 12826, 28 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6667. Survey no. 12831, 30 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6667. Survey nos. 12799, 12827, 12853, 200 acres, John Evans, warrant nos. 6666 and 6667. Mathew Bonner, D.S. July 8, 1829.

Survey no. 12226, 20 acres, Samuel Allison, warrant no. 6496. Geo. W. Barrene, D.S. July 7, 1829. Examined and recorded September 1829, Allen Latham, Surveyor; certification of warrant.

Survey no. 12911, 200 acres, Thomas Gaines, warrant no. 2524. James Galloway, Jr., D.S. July 9, 1829. Examined and recorded July 13, 1829, Allen Latham, S.; certification of warrant.

Survey no. 12713, 218 acres, Allen McLane, warrant no. 6415. July 14, 1829. Examined and recorded August 20, 1830.

Cincinnati. James Southgate to Allen Latham. Inquiry of claim in name of Gray, warrant no. 1925, dated October 28, 1783. July 16, 1829.

Survey no. 12943, 171 2/3 acres, William Withers, warrant no. 6539. Survey no. 12879, 300 acres, Allen Latham, warrant no. 852 and 6561. Survey no. 12946, 100 acres, Henry Bedinger, warrant no. 6716. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. July 16, 1829.

Washington, KY. Daniel Morgan to Allen Latham. Sends copy of 70-acre survey; requests signing and recording; makes inquires of some entries. July 19, 1829.

B. G. Leonard to Allen Latham. Court delivered opinion in their favor in case Miller Lesse vs. Lindsay and others. To write Sawyer a letter that case was in his favor; suggests Latham hint about a large fee as he gets out of paying anything for improvements ($600).

Survey nos. 12071 and 12887, 338 1/3 acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 6523, 6620, 5739, 6648. Survey no. 12850, 120 acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 5139 and 6648. Survey no. 12918, 60 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 5139. Survey nos. 12240 and 12877, 248 acres, William Schooler, warrant nos. 6299 and 5139. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. July 21, 1829.

Locust Grove. W. Crogham [Croghan?] to Allen Latham. Requests recording of deed for brother; asks location and value of it. Was purchased "sight unseen" from Daniel Turner. July 23, 1829.

Munroe County. William Handley to Allen Latham. Describes papers and agreements of Garetson and Hunt. July 27, 1829.

Washington. Jacob Jameson to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase "Gigg" if price is reasonable. August 16, 1829.

West Union. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. Requests copies of entries; wants to buy more land. August 18, 1829.

Louisville. Robert Neilson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of taxes due on survey no. 9900; deceased brother’s estate, to settle accounts by fall. August 20, 1829.

Columbus. John McLaughlin to Allen Latham. Inquiry if certificate of land purchased by Thomas S. Hames were forwarded to S. W. Rawleigh. August 24, 1829.

Washington. George Flight to Allen Latham. Warrant no. 3299 for 100 acres issued in his name; inquires if any entries were made on it and by whom. August 28, 1829.

Columbus. Thomas Johnson to Allen Latham. Will pay $90 note when paper is furnished as agreed. September 3, 1829.

Samuel Weir to Allen Latham. Writing for James Millikin to purchase part of 1200 acres of Rees Hill if all not sold yet. September 4, 1829.

William Handley to Allen Latham. Anxious for answer to letter written five weeks previously. September 5, 1829.

Lebanon. George J. Smith to Allen Latham. Received note and mortgage executed to brother. September 8, 1829.

A. Poe draft for $1 on G. B. [B. G.?] Leonard to pay bearer for two days work on roads in 1829. September 9.

Survey no. 19852, 33 1/3 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6666. Survey no. 12967, 25 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6667. Survey no. 12943, 157 2/3 acres, William Withers, warrant nos. 6539 and 6538. Survey no. 3033, 30 acres, Nathaniel Masie, warrant no. 1921. Survey no. (torn), 26 2/3 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, no. 6720. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. November 29, 1829.

General Land Office. James Whitcomb to James Taylor. Warrant no. 5548 was issued in favor of Steele, 388 2/3 acres, later assigned to James Taylor by brother William. Document sufficient to issue a patent. September 11, 1829.

O. Simpson to Allen Latham. Asks at what discount the stock might be sold; if not more than 10-15% requests sale deferred. September 21, 1829.

Wilmington, DE. James Latimer, Jr., to Allen Latham. Location and division of Mr. Green and Mr. McLane’s bounty lands. September 26, 1829.

Survey for William Henry, 21 acres. James Henderson, Surveyor of Pike County. September 30, 1829.

Henryville. J. E. Faribault to Allen Latham. Directed by Mrs. Cameron to not dispose of any articles or money of estate without her notice; inquires possible value of estate. October 5, 1829.

Survey no. 13001, 100 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 6720. Survey no. 9294, 25 acres, John A. Fulton, warrant no. 6194. Survey no. 12798, 25 acres, John Evans, warrant no. 6666. Survey no. 13000, 25 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 6720. Survey no. 13002, 45 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 6720. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. November 2, 1829.

Louisville. Robert Neilson to Allen Latham. Requests location of tract no. 9900. October 24, 1829.

O. Simpson to Allen Latham. Requests sale of stock for Mr. Lapice; to go by steamboat to Natchez; late because of scarlet fever there. October 27, 1829.

Louisville. William P. Thompson to Allen Latham. Wrote for William Jeffris in regard to rights to a military bounty; friend’s inquiry before stated someone had already claimed warrant. October 30, 1829.

Urbana. John D. McDonald to W. and D. McDonald. $45.44 charges on stock to pay Gen’l McArthur for amount due him. November 4, 1829.

Cincinnati. J. H. Looker to Allen Latham. Son-in-law of B. Hough inquiring condition of settlement of estate. November 10, 1829.

Joseph Owen paid $50.06 to W. Manis for 142 acres. December 27, 1823. Deed recorded August 22, 1828.

Ira Fish to Allen Latham. Again requesting amount of taxes due. Former letter unanswered. Asks what may sell for and if higher price would obtainable later. November 15, 1829.

Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Inquires of possibility of collecting note of L. Sprinkle; requests a dozen mittens sent to be sold as not a pair is in his city; asks for newspapers after read. November 15, 1829.

Hanson. Nathaniel Callamore to Allen Latham. Mrs. Fillemon anxious to dispose of her land; in need of proceeds. November 7, 1829.

Washington, KY. Daniel Morgan to Allen Latham. Plats and certificates not received. November 9, 1829.

Cincinnati. Jos. Benham to Allen Latham. Client Mr. Johns wrote relative to claim against his land but received no reply. Wishes to know if Latham intends to settle the matter. December 5, 1829.

William Handley to Allen Latham. Will send contract with Hunt if requested. Inquires of Garatson case. December 8, 1829.

Winchester. Nathan Lupton to Allen Latham. Sends $5 for taxes; reqeusts receipt. December 10, 1829.

Xenia. Abner Reed for Ira Fish to Allen Latham. Requests plat and certificate in name of Robert Means, 333 2/3 acres, to procure patent for Mr. Caperton. December 15, 1829.

Dayton. P. P. Lowe to Allen Latham. Information to receive patent on land of Hunt & Love. December 16, 1829.

Brownsville. General Dawson to Allen Latham. To correct error of survey. December 17, 1829.

Columbus. A. Bourne to Allen Latham. Taxes due but unable to pay; asks advice. December 20, 1829.

Chillicothe. E. P. Pratt to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of business with Col. Doherty and Mr. Neil. Requests remittance if any money were paid. December 21, 1829.

Survey no. 3563, William Price, warrant no. 4786. Survey no. 13031, James Cooke, warrant no. 6565. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. December 21, 1829.

Survey no. 13029, John Garberough, 14 acres, warrant no. 6459. Survey no. 13030, John Evans, 75 acres, warrant no. 6667. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. December 21, 1829.

Columbus. Duncan McArthur to Allen Latham. Other entries to add to list of copies requested; sworn copies to be sent to Circuit Court. December 22, 1829.

Chillicothe. List of deeds of Ben. Hough estate which were sold, $262.06. December 26, 1829.

Union Town, PA. Jno. Dawson to Allen Latham. Requests copies of entries of John Hoy; two surveys proved to contain 200 acres in excess of amount listed. December 30, 1829.

Baltimore. Jas. Binnridge to Allen Latham. Inquiry of taxes due; desires to sell part or whole of land. December 31, 1829.

Certification of warrant no. 6645, 2666 2/3 acres, in name of Alexander Brounlee. Allen Latham. 1830.

Monroe Co., VA. William Handley to Allen Latham. Impatient because a survey was not sent as requested; demands justice. May 29, 1839.

Survey nos. 7398 and 12878, 112 acres, J. Chambers and W. Dun, warrant nos. 5739 and 2365. Survey no. 13029, 65 acres, Walter Dun, warrant no. 5739. Survey no. 13020, 290 acres, Walter Dun, warrant nos. 5139 and 6668. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. December 14, 1829.

Lancaster. Henry Stanbery to B. G. Leonard. Sends eight volumes of French books; reminds him on "condition" of which they were sent. January 5, 1830.

Lincoln. Ira Fish to Allen Latham. Lt. Chas. Thomas to visit, letter and deed accompanying. January 6, 1830.

West Union. Jos. Riggs to Allen Latham. Sends five surveys to record; $50 on account; requests plats and certificates of six surveys; desires to make new entries. January 9, 1830.

Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Requests notes and bonds with a draft of six surveys; youngest son died. January 18, 1830.

Cincinnati. B. Stover to Allen Latham. Inquiry of account with Thos. S. Hinde and David Collins business with Mr. C. S. Davis. January 18, 1830.

Suffolk. Josiah Riddick to Allen Latham. Inquiry of value of father’s land; had an offer to sell; asks taxes due. January 22, 1830.

Maysville, Mason City, KY. Thos. Mountjoy to Allen Latham. Sends entries to surveys to be recorded; anxious for patents. January 24, 1830.

Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH. Joshua Robb; sends $2 fees for services; requests receipt. January 25, 1830.

Alexandria, Dist. Col. William Henry Daengerfield to Allen Latham. Informed by Edmond Lee that details of Col. Wm. Daengerfield’s land business might be had from Latham; location, acreage, taxes due, etc. January 20, 1830.

Baltimore. Jos. I. Fisher to Allen Latham. Inquiry of taxes due on land of R. H. Douglass; also value. February 1, 1830.

Washington. W. Creighton, Jr., to Allen Latham. Received survey to procure proof from Richmond. February 5, 1830.

Survey no. 13088, 76 acres, Cuthbert Harrison, warrant no. 6660. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. February 6, 1830.

Port Gibson. J. C. Carpenter to Allen Latham. Brother married a Miss Green who was heir to 1/5 of an undivided land tract from grandfather Samuel Cobell; believed to have been sold for taxes; requests any information obtainable. February 9, 1830.

William Marks to Allen Latham. Bearer of letter, Mr. Andrew Vance, coming to settle estate of father, Capt. Robert Vance. November 10, 1829.

Russilville, Logan Co., KY. Jno. Littlejohn to Mr. John Hutt; letter by Bro. Nance to request Mr. Latham to send a receipt of his account with Anne B. West’s estate. February 13, 1830.

Dayton. Peter P. Lowe to Allen Latham. Copy of entry; Alridgston Jones, 156 acres, warrant no. 2126; requests patent and certificate in name of Hunt and Lowe. February 16, 1830.

Columbus. Auditor of State’s Office. R. Osborn to Allen Latham. Requests entries of Virginia Military District to send out for taxation. February 16, 1830.

Keene Township, Coshocton, OH. Wm. Grimes to Allen Latham. Inquiry of Ira Fish estate; taxes due. February 18, 1830.

Piketown. Eskridge Hall to Allen Latham. Inquiry of survey no. 9513, Ladd and Norwell and location. February 19, 1830.

Washington. John Thomson to Allen Latham. Sends plat to obtain patent for a friend. February 22, 1830.

Maysville, KY. Thomas Mountjoy to Allen Latham. Asks instructions for obtaining patents; requests surveys left in Anderson’s office; to make alterations. February 25, 1830.

Pittsburgh. Peter Mowry to Allen Latham. Taxes $25.83 paid to John Ely; doesn’t intend to sell for less than $3 per acre. February 27, 1830.

Postmarked Brownsville, PA. Lind Gro. Darrow to Allen Latham. Inquiry of business of the survey boundry of James Jones interfering with his. February 27, 1830.

Circleville. W. B. Thrall to Allen Latham. Sends receipt for payment of publication concerning Ben. Hough’s estate. March 1, 1830.

Dayton. P. P. Lowe to Allen Latham. Pays account; believes assignment of Hunt and Lowe in Latham’s office. March 2, 1830.

Concord. William McLellan to Allen Latham. Defending himself for all expenses of farm of Latham’s; reproachful of criticisms made by Latham. March 2, 1830.

Baltimore. Jas. J. Fisher to Allen Latham. $1.25 per acre lowest price acceptable for land for sale. March 5, 1830.

Washington. John Thomson to Allen Latham. Sends warrant to procure patent for Mr. Huston. March 8, 1830.

Columbus. Auditor of State’s Office. R. Osborn to Allen Latham. Asks price of entries; no. 2666 missing; inquires condition of entries of L. Sneed. March 10, 1830.

West Union. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. Information of Vinsouhaller’s lands. March 12, 1830.

H. W. Ritchie and Hetty, wife, for value received assign to Allen Latham, warrant no. 6625 for 2000 acres; power of attorney to Andrew Carlisle, to attend business of Nathaniel Sawyer and ancestor Dr. Archibald Alexander’s. March 15, 1830.

Columbus. Auditor of State’s Office. R. Osborn to Allen Latham. $61.50 sent for entries forwarded. March 16, 1830.

Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Requests notes and bonds of survey no. 6583 entered in name of David Sawyer. March 17, 1830.

Washington, KY. Daniel Morgan to Allen Latham. Pays $10 on account; requests copies of surveys and plat and certificate. March 28, 1830.

Wilmington. Geo. Jones to Allen Latham. Ohio lands only unsettled business of estate. March 30, 1830.

Maysville. Anthony Sheriff to Allen Latham. Inquiry of particulars of land purchased from heirs of Ruben Fields. March 31, 1830.

Maysville. Thomas Mountjoy to Allen Latham. Requests surveys forwarded by Judge Thompson. April 2, 1830.

Georgetown, OH. T. L. Hawen to Allen Latham. Questions about survey no. 4225 of Thomas Franklin. April 2, 1830.

Wythe, C. H., VA. John D. Fields to Allen Latham. Warrant no. 1305 of father, William Fields, not patented; warrants in the possession of William Hood. April 7, 1830.

Henryville. J. E. Faribault to Allen Latham. Asks fees for recovery of claim of Mrs. Cameron; heir of Mr. Fench. April 14, 1830.

James Henderson, surveyor, 30 acre survey. April 17, 1830.

Wilmington. Warren Sabin to Allen Latham. Wishes to furnish accomodations for contraction and passengers of stage coaches for Daily Route from Chillicothe to Lebanon. April 20, 1830.

Washington. W. Creighton, Jr., to Allen Latham. Bill for extention of time for locating military land warrants passed Senate and awaits President’s signature; to send copy of Bill. April 21, 1830.

Fayette Co., OH. Samuel Shepard to Allen Latham. Requests copy of entry for 33 1/3 acres in name of Thomas Brown in order to make survey. April 1830.

St. Clairsville. Wm.. B. Reynolds to Allen Latham. Requests copy of entry for patent for heir of John Reynolds. April 24, 1830.

Cincinnati. Stover and Fox to Allen Latham. Asks claim of Col. R. C. Anderson on them against Lyth and Taylor for services rendered; any other facts about the suit requested. April 28, 1830.

Survey no. 10961, 95 2/3 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 5019. Survey no. 13237, 400 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 1413. Survey no. 13238, 40 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 1413. Survey nos. 13217 and 13218, 272 acres, warrant no. 6085. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. August 11, 1831.

Warsaw, Richmond County. E. E. Buckner to Allen Latham. Huston agreed to give bond as security for deed; anxious to sell other property. August 10, 1831.

Hamilton Co., OH. Stephen Lindsey to Allen Latham. Samuel John laid out lots for a town and sold $1000 to date; three indictments against him, one for counterfeiting; five indictments for penitentiary crimes; Lindsey asked Latham to buy lands to prevent John from further business in the territory; wishes to buy land himself and build a sawmill to pay for it. August 13, 1831.

Nickolasville, KY. Samuel F. Halloway to Robt. Latham. Inquiry if copies of military warrants sent by Judge Haywood were received for certificates; asks price of certificated. August 13, 1831.

Batavia, OH. Owen T. Fishback to Allen Latham. Has letters and papers of Anderson and Lytle’s correspondence; relied upon by heirs of R. C. Anderson to obtain land claims. August 15, 1831.

Lime, NH. Wm. H. Latham to Allen Latham. Wishes to purchase Ohio farm land known as the "Anderson Tract"; hopes to retire in permanent place. August 29, 1831.

Chillicothe. Unsigned and unaddressed. Offers $1900 cash for lands. September 1831.

Louisville. Maria Latham to husband Allen Latham. Visiting mother; tells news of various relatives. September 1, 1831.

Receipt. Allen Latham paid $8.08 to Andrew Swift, carriage charges. September 5, 1831.

Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Requests plat of Geo. Baylor’s survey; asks where David Mason lives; stone quarry on his land being taken away. September 7, 1831.

Allen McLane to Allen Latham. Concerning land to be sold. September 15, 1831.

Portsmouth, VA. J. W. Murdough to Allen Latham. Inquiry of condition of entries on warrant no. 2926 in name of Curtis Kendall who gave Marsh power of attorney. September 16, 1831.

Columbus. Jas. Bradford to E. P. Kendrick. Entry. September 17, 1831.

Andrew Murphey to Allen Latham. 80 acres for $125. September 17, 1831.

Versailles, Woodford Co., KY. Wm. D. Young to Allen Latham. Ancestor Capt. D. Jackson due a military warrant; inquires of number and dates issued. September 22, 1831.

Chillicothe. Sends $1000 check with certificates to be signed. September 22, 1831.

Logan Co., OH. Abner Snoddy to A. Latham. Three visits and didn’t find Latham home; now writes for an appointment. September 22, 1831.

Petersburg, VA. Jno. A. Peterson to Allen Latham. $500 note overdue from John Bate Baird; offers liberal fee for collection. September 23, 1831.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends certificates of four warrants: nos. 2187, 2188, 2189, and 2190. September 23, 1831.

Chillicothe. Allen Latham. Remits balance of $1927 due, $972 draft by J. Woodbridge, Cashier. September 24, 1831.

Allen McLane to Allen Latham. Encloses 13 certificates signed per request. September 29, 1831.

Pittsburgh, PA. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land condition and taxes due. October 5, 1831.

Columbus. State Auditor’s Office. Demas Adams to Allen Latham. Wants copies of tax receipts for 1826, 7, 8, 9 for survey nos. 1434 and 1389 of Abraham Kirkpatrick. October 6, 1831.

Washington. Boyd Miner. Inquiry of title of land, if good. October 6, 1831.

Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. $1000 enclosure. October 11, 1831.

Paris, KY. John R. Lyle to Allen Latham. Requesting certificate copy of warrant for 510 acres for sister. October 11, 1831.

Union Town, PA. John Dawson to Allen Latham. Entry in name of John Hay interferes with Nancairo; asks method of canceling patent. October 11, 1831.

T. Ewing. $300 from A. Latham to sell land. October 15, 1831.

Indianapolis. Nickolas McCarty to Allen Latham. Wishes to exchange Virginia military bounty lands for compensation of 3%. October 22, 1831.

Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Asked all script [scrip?] on hand cashed; expects $2000 or $3000 soon; claims error of $5 on account. October 26, 1831.

Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Land script [scrip?] partly returned; expects more in week or 10 days; lists account to date. October 30, 1831.

Survey nos. 12668 and 12669, William Christian, 400 acres, warrant no. 6647. Geo. Vinsonhallen, D.S. November 3, 1831. Examined and recorded August 8, 1840, and certification of warrant attached by W. Marshall Anderson.

Circleville, Pickaway, OH. Petition of partition. John Beauchamp vs. Moses Beauchamp and others. November 8, 1831.

Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. 15 or $20,000 worth of land to sell; may obtain it 2% discount at Indianapolis or Crawfordsville. November 9, 1831.

Hillsborough. J. A. Trimble to Allen Latham. Lands for sale for taxes; asks further information of them. November 12, 1831.

Pittsburgh. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Grateful for having land recovered which was for sale for taxes. Sends $20. November 15, 1831.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Information required of situation and value of vacant Virginia military lands. November 16, 1831.

Zanesville, Muskingum, OH. Samuel Dodd to Allen Latham. Mr. Daves took corn not belonging to him; assignment not obtainable from him; leaves business up to Latham. November 16, 1831.

Raleigh, NC. Geo. W. Freeman to Allen Latham. Enclosed deeds to be recorded. November 21, 1831.

In Ross Supreme Court in Chancery. Samuel Lunbeck vs. John Carlisle et al. November 21, 1831.

Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Mr. Stanbury interested in same suit; write him if convenient ‘to sell it at 2." November 23, 1831.

Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH. The Depositions of William Creighton, Jr., Andrew Carlisle, and John McCoy. November 24, 1831.

Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. On way to Washington for warranty; suggests investment of 10 to $15,000 in the Lancaster Bank. November 27, 1831.

Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Mr. Croghan’s survey no. 877 of 1300 acres sold for tax of 1829, 30; $26.34. Present year’s tax $9.69; may regain possession of land on money payment of purchase price, interest and penalty fee totaling $41. November 29, 1831.

Newcastle, DE. County Courts’ certification of true heirs of Doctor Archibald Alexander. May term 1830.

Norwich. Samuel Davis and Sons to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase lots if given liberal time to make payments. May 3, 1830.

Washington City. William Russel to Allen Latham. Lack of funds prevents establishing line of stage coach through Greenfield. No patents obtainable until after adjournment of congress. May 7, 1830.

Survey no. 5183, George Sear, 110 acres, warrant no. 3546. Jas. Riggs, D.S. May 8, 1830.

Wilmington. James Latimer, Jr., to Allen Latham. Mr. McLane does not wish lands sold yet. May 8, 1830.

Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to Allen Latham. New entry for one lost by interference, no. 12241. May 10, 1830.

Washington, KY. Tho. Mountjoy to Allen Latham. Requests surveys and copies made. May 10, 1830.

Wheeling. S. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. Anxious to dispose of business of Richard Loims and collect fees. May 13, 1830.

Zanesville. Richard Stillwell to Allen Latham. Chas. Thomas purchased several hundred lots from Ira Fish; lands sold for taxes at various times. May 26, 1830.

Amos Holton vs. Allen Latham. In Replevin pending in Ross Common Pleas. Property sold to Allen Latham. May 28, 1830.

Warrant County. John Jameson to Allen Latham. Requests copies of warrant no. 2120 and survey of 85 acres in name of Anthony Singleton; entry no. 4944; has power of attorney from Doctor Currie, sister of mother of Mary and Euphemia Robertson, owner of land. May 31, 1830.

Shelby Co., KY. John I. Lemon to Allen Latham. Inquiry of deceased father’s lands; amount, value, taxes, if sold, and if deed were in father’s name or infant heirs. June 1830.

Salem. Jacob B. Winchester to Allen Latham. Warrant no. 131 transmitted Latham June 19, 1819, received. June 3, 1830.

Washington City. Solicitor’s Office for Claims. Jn. Watson to Bela Latham, P.M. Wants political letter published by brother; sends copy of warrant no. 4565 issued to Hiram Chapin and other heirs of Benjamin Chapin, a surgeon in State Navy on January 21, 1792, for 6000 acres; requests certificate. June 3, 1830.

Washington City. Solicitor’s Office for Claims. Jn. Watson to Bela Latham. Sends copy of warrants and certificates to be signed by Latham’s brother; requests inquiry of certificates to be sent without copies of the warrants in the future. June 4, 1830.

Hillsborough. Allen Trimble to Allen Latham. Asks situation of two surveys; wishes to sell both. June 9, 1830.

Powell’s Tavern, VA. Jos. S. Watkins of Joe Brook to Ben. G. Leonard. Delays suit for next court session to secure additional evidence important to prosecuting his suit. June 22, 1830.

Florence, AL. Willis Pope to Allen Latham. Wants land sold for about $500 cash. January 23, 1830.

Columbus. Auditor’s Office. Demas Adams to Allen Latham. Warrant no. 9742, 500 acres Union County; entered in name of Benjamin Forsythe; taxes for 1826, 7, 8, 9, $30.12. June 27, 1830.

Baltimore. H. S. Swartz to Allen Latham. To visit Chillicothe for advice and assistance. June 30, 1830.

Survey no. 8300, James Bradford, 66 1/3 acres, warrant no. 6061. Matthew Bonner, D.S. July 1, 1830. Certification of warrant on September 6, 1831, by Allen Latham.

Edwardsville, IL. James Semple to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant sent in summer of 1824, if entered or not. July 2, 1830.

Oakland. J. M. Carroll. Has warrant; doesn’t know what value; asks fee for locating. July 3, 1830.

Cincinnati. Wm. Lytle to Allen Latham. Requests copy of entry no. 5580, 925 acres, in name of James Taylor, Thos. Martin, and Robert Kirk for suit pending in Federal Court. July 6, 1830.

Louisville. J. W. Semple to Allen Latham. Requests land warrant of 100 acres for brother who wishes to have it located in Illinois. July 12, 1830.

Warren County. John Jameson to Allen Latham. Same request as of letter dated May 31, 1830. Copy of survey and certification of warrant. July 13, 1830.

Frankfort. Jno. M. Foster to Allen Latham. Charges $9 fee; sends papers requested; delayed because of illness. July 15, 1830.

Jacob Aid to Eleaser P. Kendrick. Suit for land; asks to have Mr. Latham investigate matter; will obtain patent if it will help. July 27, 1830.

Washington. Clair Clarke to Allen Latham. Offers privilege to draw on him for any fees due. July 29, 1830.

Allen Latham. Certification of warrant no. 6627. August 2, 1830.

Allen Latham. Certification of warrant no. 6625. June 29, 1830.

Halifax County. Isaac Medly; three years since he’d heard from addressee (name not affixed); asks if land were sold. August 5, 1830.

Washington. Clair Clarke to Allen Latham. Inquiry if warrant no. 5908 were located; issued to David Wilson, 200 acres, for services of Mahlon, February 19, 1811; duplicate issued November 10, 1819; requests certificate. August 3, 1830.

Alexandria. J. B. Ladd to Allen Latham. Inquiry of survey of warrant no. 1627 for 3110 2/3 acres issued in name of Joseph Conway. August 6, 1830.

John M. Foster certified warrant no. 6580 of Reuben Coffer had not been made located. August 17, 1830.

Treasury Department to Allen Latham. Letter of June 21 received with enclosures and referred to Commissioner of the General Land Office for examination. August 21, 1830.

John Seaman and Martin Zenard to Allen Latham. Asks check on lines of land; thinks Mr. Crickfield, surveyor for Clinton County, made an error. August 21, 1830.

Chillicothe. Signed Allen Latham. Locations made by Mr. McLane lost by interference with prior locations; taxes due; (James Latimer, Jr., for Louis McLane). August 25, 1830.

Richmond. Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. Mr. Moore said script [scrip?] would be deliverable only to person granted except by protection of written order or letter of attorney; following week plans to attend to Thompson, Lovely, and Horrece (?) business. August 31, 1830.

Richmond Land Office. W. Luden (?) to Allen Latham. Sends copies of warrants issued to Captain Johnson; dollar bill sent by Mr. Elrod was discounted with a loss of 12 ½ cents. September 2, 1830.

Brownsville. Geo. Dawson to Allen Latham. Death of child delayed his business; agrees to selling warrant on account; had expected Mr. Dun to attend to survey but he had not. September 2, 1830.

Bedford Co., VA. Charles Whitely to Allen Latham. Inquires if warrants of Wm. Hackworth and James Hunt. September 2, 1830.

Wilmington. Allen McLane to Allen Latham. Has two warrants (nos. 6419 and 6416) to be located; asks terms. September 4, 1830.

Maysville. Lewis Collins to Allen Latham. Copies Auditor’s Statement dated August 24, 1830, $518.15; warrant issued to Valentine Peers and Col. Sawyer. Representatives of Peer wish to "free land of taxes" due; Latham supposed to have paid part; inquires amount. September 6, 1830.

Portsmouth. Wm. Kendall to Allen Latham. Sends two surveys for recording; requests certificates for patents; warrant nos. 6713 and 6714 entered. September 6, 1830.

Alexandria. C. T. Chapman to Allen Latham. Sends $1 fee for requested certificates. September 8, 1830.

General Land Office. Jno. M. Moore to Allen Latham. Proof necessary that Lewis McLane is entitled to receive script [scrip?] in own name. September 14, 1830.

Richmond, VA. James Southgate to Allen Latham. Asks for certification that warrant no. 6721 was not located; to be sent directly to Commissioner of Land Office. September 17, 1830.

Port Gibson. Joseph Nicolls to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant of Capt. Richard Braskier. September 17, 1830.

Virginia Courthouse. Philip Slaughter to Allen Latham. Land warrant no. 6768 to be certified unlocated and not entered. September 19, 1830.

Raleigh, NC. Geo. W. Freeman to Allen Latham. To pay past-due taxes. September 30, 1830.

Richmond. Cadwallader Wallace to Allen Latham. To return to Ohio until "Scrip Fever" is over; sales of land increasing rapidly. September 22, 1830.

Huntington Township, Chillicothe, Ross County. Receipt to Allen Latham. $25 paid for lands to Catharine Funk, widow of George Funk. September 25, 1830.

Pittsburgh. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Letter of year ago unanswered; asks amount of taxes due; much talk of politics. September 27, 1830.

Alexandria. Rob’t Conway to Allen Latham. September 2, 1830.

Port Gibson. J. C. Carpenter to Allen Latham. Brother inherited 2/5 of Samuel I. Cobell’s estate. September 29, 1830.

Ohio Court of Common Pleas, Pickaway Co. Proven to Court, Thomas Cartwell and Geo. Davidson and by oath of Jonah Haton, list of heirs of David Wallace. October 1830.

Circleville. G. W. Doane to Allen Latham. Asks for certificate copy of entry and survey no. 1893 for 700 acres. October 1, 1839.

Chillicothe. District survey along Scioto River by Allen Latham; contains 10 surveys. October 1, 1830.

Chillicothe. Thomas Scott to Joshua Yea. Mrs. Creighton to make no appeal if consent is given in final decree for amount paid only by M. McKay. Joshua Yea enclosed letter to B. G. Leonard; assured he need not comply with terms; wants Creighton notified. October 4, 1830.

Pickaway Court of Common Pleas, OH. Acceptance that heirs of David Wallace include Jane (Wallace) Shanon, Jno. Wallace, Margaret (Wallace) Hatton, Polly (Wallace) Shanon. October 7, 1830.

Copy of Subpoena to Mathew Stewart to appear in Court on October 5 to answer a Bill in Chancery against himself and Robert Giffin by Luke Walpole, under penalty of $1000. October 15, 1830.

In open court, Jonah Hatton swore to naming only children and heirs of David Wallace. October 7, 1830.

Washington City. Wm. Thos. Carr to Allen Latham. Case of Stephen Lind, Lesee of Tho. B. Miller, is no. 54 on the calendar of Sup. Ct. and will occupy same position on the docket on Jan. term 1831, trial term. October 9, 1830.

List of exchanged warrants. (Copy) October 19, 1830.

T. Kirby certified same distance "from corner to corner" on surveys of Robert Gibbons no. 612 and Samuel Hawes no. 1427. October 21, 1830.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends four patents for four surveys. October 26, 1830.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to E. P. Kendrick. Letter and survey received. October 26, 1830.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Requests four patents sent to be returned to obtain President’s signature. October 27, 1830.

Benford Co., VA. Charles Whiteley to Allen Latham. Sends unlocated warrant to be certified. October 29, 1830.

Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Elijah Hayward. Patents sent had signature of President. November 2, 1830.

Hillsborough. Jno. A. Trimble to Allen Latham. Second letter offering a compromise with his and Mr. Pope’s land claims. November 4, 1830.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends copy of exchanged warrants received from Richmond. November 5, 1830.

Bank of Chillicothe. B. G. Leonard deposited $300 to credit of Elishu C. Hickcose of Bee Halo, NY. November 8, 1830.

General Land Office. Wm. Sim to Allen Latham. Warrant no. 6309 issued to heirs of John Randolph; asks by whom presented, to whom assigned, quantity entered or surveyed, and other information of it. November 11, 1830.

Hillsborough. Jno. A. Trimble to Allen Latham. No replies to letters on subject of Mark’s land. Asks if any arrangement about it may be made. November 22, 1830.

Wilmington. Allen McClane to Allen Latham. Inquiry of success in locating warrant nos. 6416 and 6419. November 15, 1830.

Petersburg. T. H. Caperton to Allen Latham. Inquires information to gain patent to land, 333 1/3 acres. November 21, 1830.

Clarkston King and Queen City, VA. John Clark to Allen Latham. (Enclosed is James Temple’s letter of January 1, 1831.) Requests warrant no. 6635, 100 acres, registered but not located. November 25, 1830.

Hillsborough. J. M. Trimble to Allen Latham. Offers $50 for claims of Moons heirs and Mr. Mittall’s. November 28, 1830.

Georgetown. James London to Allen Latham. Asks for field notes of original survey of 500 acres in name of James Callisby or Jones Callisby or Callisby Jones; inquires if warrant were withdrawn or if patent were entered. December 9, 1830.

Frankfort. Tho. Triplett to Daniel Latham. Requests certified copy of withdrawn warrants of Spencer Griffen. Also copy of warrant of 4666 acres of Tho. Triplett. December 10, 1830.

Winchester. Nathan Lupton to Allen Latham. Sends $10 for taxes of 1000 acres. Inquires of receipt of money sent previous years. December 13, 1830.

Baltimore. Jas. J. Fisher to Allen Latham. Sold land of estate of R. H. Douglas to J. B. Andrew. Will pay taxes for 1830. December 15, 1830.

Survey nos. 13168, 13171, 13145, 13035, and 5266 for Cadwallader Wallace, 606 acres, on warrant nos. 6537, 6667, 6668, and 1827. Survey no. 13174, 200 acres, John Miller, warrant no. 1759. Survey nos. 10286 and 13173, 333 2/3 acres, C. Wallace, warrant no. 6217. Survey no. 13194, 50 acres, C. Wallace, warrant nos. 6667 and 5697. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. December 18, 1830.

Portsmouth. Wm. Kendall to Allen Latham. Entry nos. 13259 to 13267 for Leroy Jordan and Chas. Whiteley, 295 acres, warrant no. 6714 (nine entries). December 19, 1830.

Washington. D. L. Barringer to Allen Latham. Sends $30 for taxes for Geo. W. Freeman; asks for receipts. December 23, 1830.

Panesville, Amelia Co., VA. Jos. M. Meriwether to Benjamin G. Leonard. No answer to former letter; asks prospects of receiving lands. December 24, 1830.

Leesburg. Jno. Littlejohn to John Hutt. Requests account from Allen Latham of Wm. Fowke, John Peake, Arthur Slaughter, or Benj. Temple. December 26, 1830.

Lexington, KY. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Offers to purchase some land; Joseph Chambers claims to have obtained patent on land withdrawn from Dun’s warrant; asks information of the matter. December 27, 1830.

Baltimore. Owen T. Fishback to Allen Latham. Received warrant no. 1184; survey and entry for same; asks if they need to be sent to General Land Office to secure patent. December 28, 1830.

Edwardsville. James Sample to Allen Latham. (Encloses letter of John Clark, November 25, 1830, ordering warrant no. 6635.) Requests warrant and certificate of non-location be sent to treasury department to procure permit to locate land in Illinois; fees to be paid by brother as no small notes available in county. January 1, 1831.

Columbus. J. Riggs to E. Kendrick. Request to have Latham make out plats and certificates of four surveys by January 20. January 2, 1831.

Columbus. B. G. Leonard to Allen Latham. Inquiry of arrangements made in case of Miller’s Lesee vs. "forget defendants names" in the U.S. Supreme Court; asks if and when Latham will be in Columbus. January 6, 1831.

Shugan Creek. Joseph Mark to Allen Latham. Request to survey land for $50 and a horse. January 7, 1831.

Cincinnati. Charles Hammond to Allen Latham. States warrant in question was dated 1785 and not 1784, making survey and entry valid; believes facts will settle case in his favor. January 7, 1831.

West Union. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. Sends $200 on account and several surveys to be recorded. Lists four for plats and certificates. January 13, 1831.

Halifax Co., VA. Isaac Medley, no addressee. Asks prospects of selling land of Wm. McCraws if not already sold. January 15, 1831.

Aceoruah [?] Co., VA. Thomas R. Joynes to Allen Latham. Inquiry if warrants were located in favor of Geo. Gilchrist, John Blair, and Curtis Thudall. If located, asks if in name of original warrantee. January 15, 1831.

Lancaster. Henry Stanbery, no addressee. To go East and desires certificate of deposit for script [scrip?] exchanged; deposit proceeds; asks quantity of script [scrip?] he would be willing to take upon same terms for remainder of January and all of February. January 15, 1831.

Urbana. Thos. Hinds to Allen Latham. Promises to pay fee due. Asks for patent for 570 acres of Samuel or Sarah Lopsley. January 20, 1831.

Louisville. John Croghan to Allen Latham. Mr. Jones was to pay taxes for him but received no reply of two letters so asks Latham to pay $26.25 and draw on him for amount; inquires price possible to obtain for sale of land. January 20, 1831.

Columbus. John A. Lozell to Allen Latham. Enclosed amount drawn on Mr. Melcher. January 22, 1831.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Note that a supply of blank forms of the Registry of Virginia Military Warrants located and surveyed were transmitted to him. January 25, 1831.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to H. Asbury. Warrants sent for script [scrip?] need to have certificate from A. Latham that they were withdrawn of that the entry and survey were lost. January 25, 1831.

Baltimore. Jas. Brundridge to Allen Latham. Jas. Brundridge to Allen Latham. Requests payment of taxes for 1830; asks value of land and advisability of selling same. February 1, 1831.

Chillicothe. Thomas Scott to Allen Latham. Judge Irwin made application for son, John W. Scott, to be admitted in military academy of West Point; requests recommendation from Latham. February 1, 1831.

Chillicothe. John A. Fulton to Allen Latham. Has two warrants issued to heirs of Wm. Thompson, one to Wm. Pike; requests script [scrip?] for same; wishes to sell 600 acres total. February 1, 1831.

Columbus, OH. Michael L. Sullivant to Allen Latham. Asks terms of purchasing 2200 acre tract in name of Reddick; inquires what part of it is located. February 4, 1831.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. R. Allen wishes to know if warrant no. 303 in name of R. White has been entered on or surveyed; 2000 acres patented. February 10, 1831.

Louisville. John Croghan to Thomas James. No answer from Jones nor Latham, now requests James to pay taxes and draw on him for the amount; asks distance from his land to the "Canal." February 13, 1831.

Fayette Co., OH. Samuel Shepard to Allen Latham. Sends two small surveys for certified copies. February 14, 1831.

Cincinnati. T. Kirby to Allen Latham. Requests papers sent for in previous August; plats, certificates of surveys, and copies of entries. February 19, 1831.

Richmond, VA. Jos. W. Chinn to Allen Latham. Mrs. Snead’s patent ready; desires to dispose of land. March 1831.

Point Harmer. L. Barber to Allen Latham. Encloses land warrant for certification of non-location in order to be able to exchange it for script [scrip?]. March 5, 1831.

Newton Forsythe to Allen Latham. Inquires if taxes were paid up to date; wishes to sell all his Ohio lands. March 10, 1831.

Maysville. Wilson Coburn to Allen Latham. Requests copy of Robert Gree’s survey. March 15, 1831.

Wilmington, DE. Allen McLane, Jr., to Allen Latham. Asks information and value of land owned in Ohio; contemplates moving to it. March 19, 1831.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Inquires whose name warrant no. 5052, entry no. 13179, was made in August 10 last. March 23, 1831.

Washington City. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends receipt for subscription to the Globe. March 25, 1831.

Portsmouth. Sam’l M. Tracy to Allen Latham. Inquiry of value and possibility of selling 115 acres owned by James Mulharen. March 29, 1831.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Acknowledgment of receipt of letters and papers sent. March 29, 1831.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Survey no. 13216 for 55 acres received. March 31, 1831.

Greensburgh, Green Co., KY. Samuel M. Asbury to Allen Latham. Henry Asbury, former agent, unsatisfactory. April 5, 1831.

Halifax Co., VA. Isaac Medley. Will accept $1.25 per acre for land of Major McCraw. April 7, 1831.

Washington. A. Johnson to Allen Latham. Wishes to trade house and lot for Ohio lands suitable for a stock farm. April 7, 1831.

General Land Office. John M. Moore to J. B. Sutherland. Warrant issued no. 2926 to Capt. Curtis Kendall, 4666 2/3 acres; no patent. Referred to Latham for further information. April 8, 1831.

West Union. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. Requests plat and certificate for Peter Rankin’s surveys.

Survey no. 12123, 153 acres, Capt. John M. Alkire. P. N. White, surveyor. Fees $2.50 paid. April 18, 1831.

General Land Office. Jno. M. Moore to Allen Latham. On December 31, 1830, Senate passes resolution for statement showing quantity, situation, and probable value of undisposed public lands of Ohio; information sought of Latham. April 19, 1831.

General Land Office. Jno. M. Moore to Allen Latham. Sends 12 certificates of script [scrip?] for $100 each; requests signature and receipt returned. April 22, 1831.

Philadelphia. J. B. Sutherland to Allen Latham. Inquiry if warrant for location were presented in case; requests any other information available. April 23, 1831.

Richmond. Robert C. Nickolas to Allen Latham. Inquiry of information of land issued Richard Dorsey, deceased. April 25, 1831.

Survey no. 14530, Cadwallader Wallace, 50 acres, warrant no. 6713. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. May 1831.

Petersburg, VA. James Prentis to Allen Latham. Enclosed power of attorney; Samuel Bell desires land deed. May 1, 1831.

Springfield. Wm. H. Cushing to Allen Latham. Requests plat and certificate and field notes of A. Delano to L. Duval. May 4, 1831.

Xenia. James Fowler to Allen Latham. Thomas Scott inquired of cost in case of Fowler vs. Hough; none paid. May 9, 1831.

Letter of attorney, Allen McLane to Allen Latham; 1/3 of land located to be paid for fees; land warrants exchanged for script [scrip?]. May 9, 1830.

Cincinnati. Jno. Hough to "Uncle" J. Jordan. Requests Allen Latham be notified he does not want to purchase "Post" office unless contracts for same already begun; believes amount of debts too great for a safe undertaking. May 12, 1831.

Springfield. Wm. H. Cushing to Allen Latham. Enclosed $1 fees; requests plat of A. Delano survey to divide land in lots. May 19, 1831.

Columbus. State Auditor’s Office. Demas Adams to Allen Latham. Requests list of withdrawals from January 1 to present date for purpose of ascertaining lands forfeited to state to be sold. May 26, 1831.

Cincinnati. John Hough to Allen Latham. Fee for purchasing establishment to come out of proceeds of business above running expenses; will attempt loan from Uncle, Joseph Hough. May 37, 1831.

Richmond, VA. Thomas Moss to Allen Latham. Request of full information of land warrant issued in name of George Beal. June 2, 1831

West Union. J. Riggs to E. P. Kendrick. Estimate of quantity of land not entered in county, 60,000 acres, valued about five cents per acre. June 3, 1831.

Washington City. Allen McLane to Allen Latham. To see son off on Pacific freighter; oldest son died; desires to sell land. June 5, 1831.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. James Taylor requested copy of patent in name of John Brown. Requests discrepancy of survey copy of Andrew Epple explained. June 14, 1831.

George Town. H. Lindsey to Allen Latham. Inquiry of entry of Evans and Whitley supposed to have been made in Mrs. Philips name. June 25, 1831.

Wheeling. S. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. J. R. Swan wrote that defendants paid $77 in August 1828 but money not forthcoming to Atkinson; requests record of account. July 23, 1831.

Edwardsville. James Temple to Allen Latham. Again writes for information of land warrant in name of John Clark; encloses $2 fees. July 22, 1831.

Urbana. C. Lofland to Allen Latham. Desires to sell land $1.50 to $2 per acre; Mr. Jones prospective purchaser. July 29, 1831.

(P. I.) Jas. B. Turner to Allen Latham. Sends $1 for copies of four entries. December 13, 1831.

Fruithill. Duncan McArthur to Allen Latham. Claims not indebted to Patton, Thompson, and Hackley; lists payments made. December 19, 1831.

(W. C.) T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Previous year’s printed report 22d congress 1^st session, officers of Virginia line, Revolutionary Army. December 31, 1831.

Allen Latham to wife Maria. To be gone about 14 days, getting script [scrip?]; going to Baltimore on return. December 31, 1831.

Sup. Ct. $92.18 ½, Lesee of Thomas B. Miller to Wm. Tho. Carroll; sent by P. Dodderidge, "if probated during the session, the mandamies be sent out." 1832.

Duff’s Fork, OH. Geo. Askridge to Allen Latham. Asks instructions for case of J. Baker. January 2, 1832.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Acknowledging receipt of letter and survey. January 6, 1832.

Chillicothe. J. K. Finley to J. W. McCalla. Introduces B. G. Leonard who went to Washington on business; if stops in Philadelphia attentions shown him to be appreciated. January 7, 1832.

Chillicothe. J. K. Finley to Dr. J. K. Mitchell of Philadelphia, same as above. January 7, 1832.

Pittsburgh, PA. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Inquiry of father’s military warrants in Latham’s office. January 9, 1832.

Washington City. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Offers land for sale $120 per 100 acres; 2666 2/3 acres total to sell but will sell 1500 on same terms. January 26, 1832.

Chillicothe. On January 21, 1832, Chillicothe advertisers published an extract from Hillsborough Gazette recommending an internal improvement meeting; signed John McCay, denying subscription claims to have erased name from list and not to be held responsible for any subscriptions. July 4, 1832.

Washington. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. Fees $300 for court case just won. January 25, 1832.

Pittsburgh. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Writes as acting executor to father’s estate; requesting all Virginia land warrants which were part of the estate. January 27, 1832.

Cincinnati. James Jackson to Allen Latham. Enclosed letter sent by Genl. Lunale of Ceil County. January 30, 1832.

Mourve. John B. McCormick to Allen Latham. Investigates title of Geo. Campbell; inquires of recoveries made by Latham. February 1, 1832.

Maysville. Wm. Strode to Allen Latham. Entry of 46 acres on warrant no. 323 in name of Robert Green. February 3, 1832.

Lancaster. Sam Maccrulken to Allen Latham. Lancaster Ohio Bank Stock open for subscriptions following May; welcomes him as a stockholder. February 10, 1832.

Smithville, Pautalow, VA. Samuel H. Saunden to Allen Latham. Inquires of former letter unanswered; requests certification of non-location of land of John Chowning; Wm. Bigby desires lands to be sold. February 10, 1832.

Shelbyville, KY. Ebenezer Dupuy to Allen Latham. Requests certification of non-location of two land warrant nos. 6622 and 6663. February 11, 1832.

Columbus. R. Osborn to Allen Latham. Inquiry of correct line between Ross and Pike counties; believes error of 1 mile to be on map made by Hough and Bourne. February 18, 1832.

Baltimore. Jas. Brundige to Allem Latham. Requests taxes paid; asks prospects of value of land increasing. February 14, 1832.

Goshen P. O., Clermont Co. Samuel Anderson to Allen Latham. Wishes to purchase 100 acres land warrant at not more than 75 or 80 cents per acre. February 29, 1832.

Columbus. State Auditor’s Office. D. Adams to Allen Latham. Notice taxes due and unpaid; heirs of S. Renolds employed Samuel Smith to obtain warrants due; Smith located them in own name; inquires who is authorized to obtain necessary papers to secure patents. March 10, 1832.

Newport. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Bought 1000 acres in name of John Hackley, no. 1089. Requests copy of entry, balance lost by previous claims. March 13, 1832.

General Land Office. Eljiah Hayward to Hon. Wm. Creighton. Returns Mr. Sawyer’s claim; it and others similar to remain suspended for a time. March 14, 1832.

Columbus. State Auditor’s Office. D. Adams to Allen Latham. Brundige tax $34.395; to leave city for about 10 days; asks Latham to delay his Columbus visit until his return. March 16, 1832.

Versailles. Wm. D. Lounz, administrator of J. Jackson, deceased, to Allen Latham. Requests original warrant no. 295. March 29, 1832.

Henderson, KY. John Boyle to Allen Latham. Requests aid to secure other lands due father-in-law, Capt. G. Green. April 3, 1832.

Washington City. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Offers 2000 acres of script [scrip?] for $1.20. Paid $1.15. April 3, 1832.

Winchester, Frederick Co., VA. Wm. H. Dangerfield to Allen Latham. Many questions concerning title to lands; asks taxes due. April 4, 1832.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Hon. John Tyler, U.S. Senate. Letter enclosing continental warrant received, appropriation for satisfying such claim exhausted. Scrip may be issued upon presentation from district surveyor of certificate of non-location. April 18, 1832.

Lancaster. Henry Stanbery to Allen Latham. Friday, May 15, set by Board of Directors as date for subscriptions as stockholder to be received. April 16, 1832.

Musical Score, "Clay’s March," taken down by J. B. Heam. April 25, 1832.

Form of deed for B. Hough’s heirs. A. C. Looker successor to Hough, Allen Latham successor to Looker. May 2, 1832.

Columbus. State Auditor’s Office. Demas Adams to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant no. 3196 for 4000 acres, only 3020 acres accounted for; asks if any tranfsers were made. May 7, 1832.

Brentsville, VA. Redmon Foster to Allen Latham. Inquiry if land warrant no. 6112 were located. May 10, 1832.

James Standifer to Allen Latham. Sends $1 to have certified that warrant no. 6979 not located or surveyed in Ohio. May 12, 1832.

Washington. P. Doddridge to Allen Latham. To adjourn June 10; asks if may "be depended upon." May 17, 1832.

Thos. S. Hinde to Allen Latham. Has 200 acres available to sell to emigrants. May 31, 1832.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Hon. Wm. Allen. (House of Representatives) Sends copy of Latham’s letter dated September 12, 1832, relating to warrant no. 2481, requests copy. June 4, 1832.

Indianapolis. C. M. McDougal to Allen Latham. Applied for assistant surveyor, requests recommendation. June 6, 1832.

Washington City. Samuel Vinton to B. G. Leonard. Unable to attend U. S. Circuit Court at Columbus. Asks help in case of Bonnet and Rowand vs. Wm. Givens and heir and administrators of Strong, deceased. House sessions been lasting 10-11 hours consisting of nothing but speeches. June 18, 1832.

West Union, Adams Co., OH. John Dulty and others petition for partition vs. Elijah Nuttal and others. June 23, 1832.

Survey no. 13312, 600 acres, Cadwallader Wallace, warrant no. 1000. Survey nos. 12688 and 8675, 196 acres, Thomas Mountjoy, warrant nos. 5871 and 6503. Cadwallader Wallace, D.S. September 6, 1832.

W. Creighton, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests plat and certificate of entry no. 9910, 450 acres, in name of John Moore. June 30, 1832.

Henry Barkley, abstract of title. July 10, 1832.

Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Accepts purchase and trade of lands; asks $75 allowance for taxes; inquires if any entries were made for Archibald Campbell, warrant no. 2014, 2666 2/3 acres. July 20, 1832.

Chillicothe. Allen Latham, no addressee. Sends E. P. Kendrick’s claim for labor, $400, 1830-31, making 3 vol. registry. July 21, 1832.

Henderson, KY. J. Boyle to Allen Latham. Others wish to obtain extra land due for services "to end of war" as father-in-law Green did. July 24, 1832.

Williamsburg. James McArthur to A. C. McArthur. Trunk and letter received; expects him in 10 days; dull times and "no employment to be found." August 6, 1832.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Patent delayed because of President’s absence; assignment of Lucy Martin illegal; claim to R. C. Anderson’s survey questioned. August 7, 1832.

Staunton. Nick C. Kinney to Allen Latham. Warrant located interferes with prior claim; wishes to certify non-location and obtain scrip; expects to have 1000 acres within a month to be located. August 17, 1832.

Staunton, VA. Samuel Clark to Allen Latham. Samuel Leady vs. N. C. Kinney, 1000 acres in Adams County. August 18, 1832.

Chillicothe. $500 note signed by Duncan McArthur, James McArthur, and W. S. James. August 22, 1832.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Robert Campbell. Letter received, affidavits returned, warrant mentioned may be entered. August 27, 1832.

VA. Samuel Jones to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant no. 60 assigned to father, Samuel Jones. August 31, 1832.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Hon. Mark Alexander. Requests certificate from surveyor, Latham, that warrant no. 6753 was unsurveyed and not entered and scrip to be forwarded upon receipt. September 1, 1832.

Copy of warrant no. 1000 in name of Daniel Morgan, Brigadier Gen’l, assigned to Allen Latham by N. Obannon and wife Matilda. September 7, 1832.

Suffolk, VA. Mills Riddick to Allen Latham. Inquiry of value and taxes of her land; located not patented and about to be forfeited for non-payment of taxes. September 12, 1832.

Louisville. Advertiser Office. S. Penn, Jr., by J. M. Garusey to E. P. Kendrick. Received $3 for one year’s subscription for Mr. Latham, $3 due yet. September 13, 1832.

Postmarked City of Washington. F. Kelly to Allen Latham. Requests certificate of non-location of warrant no. 6664 sent to General Land Office. September 14, 1832.

Chillicothe. James Ingram to G. D. McArthur. Requests payment for keeping horse four months at $20 per month. September 14, 1832.

Fruithill. Copy, Duncan McArthur to James Richey. Reminiscences of war days together and asks support to be elected to congress; in favor of a road from Zanesville by Lancaster, Tarlton, Kingston, Chillicothe, and Maysville to New Orleans or Florrana in Alabama. September 15, 1832.

Washington City. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Requests daily and prompt reports of the Ohio election returns. September 17, 1832.

Petersburg. Jas. Prentis to Allen Latham. No answer to former letter sending deed. September 22, 1832.

Elkton. Zeb. Randolph to Allen Latham. Inquiry if deed of Samuel R. Briscoe were recorded when sent with $3 six or eight years previously; asks if lands might be sold and the price. September 5, 1832.

New York. Robert Roberts to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land warrant no. 1915 (sends copy) desires to sell. September 28,1832.

Washington. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Asks support of Allen for congress; very emphatic about not wanting McArthur elected. September 29, 1832.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Acknowledging receipt of letter of September 29. October 9, 1832.

Cynthianna, KY. Geo. C. Light to Allen Latham. Withdraws entry no. 9374 and reenters; 133 1/3 acres in name of Daniel Carral and John Carr. October 11, 1832.

Near Lexington, KY. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Election comments of Jackson and Clay supporters. October 19, 1832.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Requests certificates of warrants of heirs of John Lewis. October 23, 1832.

Pickaway Co., OH. John Devors and wife Mary sell 60 acres, warrant no. 10465 for $100 to Allen Latham. October 25, 1832.

Nashville, TN. Oland Thompson to Allen Latham. Inquiry of condition of certain tracts of land. October 29, 1832.

Fee paid. State of Ohio vs. John C. McCoy. Receipt Benjamin G. Leonard, $12 fees; signed John S. Artten, Sheriff. February 2, 1837.

Georgetown, District Col. W. S. Nicholl to Allen Latham. Requests certificates that warrant nos. 7238, 7239, 7240, and 7237 were not located. November 1, 1832.

Exhibit "A," Auditor of Logan County Deed to Lyne Starling. Geo. Kronskop, auditor. November 10, 1832.

Henderson, KY. John Boyle to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrants transferred to be located in Ohio. November 3, 1832.

Washington. Wm. Scott to Allen Latham. List of warrants for certificates of non-location. November 12, 1832.

Georgetown, Dis. Col. W. S. Nicholl to Allen Latham. Requests certificates of non-location of various military warrants in Ohio. November 15, 1832.

Near Lexington, KY. Copy. W. Dun to Ross Roberts, lands owned to become taxable in 1816, interest and penalties accrued; wishes certificate of no patent obtained to void tax; surveyed land; to receive ¼ acreage. Ross Roberts to Allen Latham: requesting plat and certificate. November 19, 1832.

Brentsville, VA. Redmon Foster to Allen Latham. Sends $1 to have warrant assigned to him forwarded. November 26, 1832.

Batavia. Owen T. Fishback to Allen Latham. Inquires amount cast to be offered for warrants. November 27, 1832.

Morganfield, KY. L. R. Richard. Inquires where and what time location of land warrant was made. December 2, 1832.

Cains Marcellies Callis, Soniza Co. VA. Deed to Henry O. Middleton. December 5, 1832.

Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. To be in Chillicothe on business following month. December 12, 1832.

Bellefontaine. James Williamson, no addressee. Inquiry of survey no. 9933, Thomas Miller’s claim. December 13, 1832.

Power of Attorney of Thomas Shaw to Wm. H. Todd. December 15, 1832.

A. H. Shepperd to Allen Latham. Request for certificate that warrant no. 6725 was not located; enclosed $1. December 18, 1832.

Henderson, KY. John Boyle to Allen Latham. Inquires of further details in regard to warrants already questioned. December 19, 1832.

Anthony Lawson to Allen Latham. Warrants sent to General Land Office never reached destination. December 19, 1832.

General Land Office. John M. Moore to Allen Latham. Inquiry if survey no. 939 were lost by interference. December 22, 1832.

Buckingham Co., VA. Drury Woodson to Clerk of the Register Land Office. Patent to land no. 1312 in name of Charles Woodson not forwarded. December 22, 1832.

Waynesville. Joshua Yea to B. G. Leonard. Mrs. Carrington dismisses appeal to pay all costs upon payment of debt; to write again soon. December 24, 1832.

Columbus. Jas. Taylor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Unable to find survey no. 13197 in name of Timothy King; wishes it to be forwarded to Newport. December 24, 1832.

Washington. M. Alenandet to Allen Latham. Certification of warrant no. 6753 received; $1 fee enclosed. December 28, 1832.

Robert Young to Allen Latham. Request to pay Mr. Tater $4.50 for shingles purchased for him. December 31, 1832.

Washington. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Wm. Murphy (or General Murphy), inquiries of. December 31, 1832.

Newport, KY. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Inquiry of entry for 322 acres. January 1, 1833.

Frederick City, Frederick Co., MD. Wm. H. Daingerfield to Mr. Kendrick. Practicing law; invites business; sent check by Mr. Latham, anxious about its arrival. January 5, 1833.

Columbus. Osborn and Adams to Allen Latham. Inquires quantity of land in warrant no. 4798, by whom entered, and entry date. January 6, 1833.

Washington City. General Land Office. G. T. Renner to Allen Latham. Inquiry of father’s land rights. May 7, 1833.

Cynthiana. John C. Hamilton to Allen Latham. Inquires of surveys of Jacob Springer; also of rights of warrant of father, George Hamilton. January 8, 1833.

Suffolk. Josiah Riddick to Allen Latham. Former letter unanswered; anxious to know amount of taxes due on land. January 8, 1833.

Frederick City, MD. Wm. H. Daingerfield to Allen Latham. Acquaintance believes he is entitled to some Western Land Grants from ancestors Capt. Thomas Anderson and Lieut. Nicholas Vandevort. January 9, 1833.

Senate. Gabriel Moore to Allen Latham. Requests certificate of non-location of military warrant for Benj. Turner. January 11, 1833.

Georgetown, OH. H. L. Hamer to Allen Latham. Requests copy of Gen’l. Scott’s entry for 2000 acres in Adams County. January 17, 1833.

Columbus. Amos Holton to Allen Latham. Candidate for Quarter Master General; asks Latham to secure brother’s support; Peter Douglas also candidate seems to be friendly but "secretly endeavored to undermine and injure" him. January 19, 1833.

Morgantown. David Scott to Allen Latham. Just received letter from Richmond stating a copy of the warrant insufficient to obtain a patent; asks advice of how to obtain patent. January 22, 1833.

Washington. Gabriel Moore to Allen Latham. Sends $1 for fees of certificate sent. January 28, 1833.

B. G. Leonard to G. Swan. Notice of taking depositories to be in office of Wm. H. Skersett. January 29, 1833. January 31, acknowledgment of same from G. Swan.

Jeffersonton Culpipn (?) Court, VA. Fred Fishback to Allen Latham. Inquiry of John Watkins warrants, administrator of Benj. P. Yates land, 2000 acres; if sold, asks if it may be recovered. February 5, 1833.

Columbus. R. Osborn to A. Latham. Because of financial limitations, asks to have Mr. Hough discontinue paper to him. February 11, 1833.

Somenet, KY. Augustus Hadon to Allen Latham. Children of Capt. Hadon, deceased, wish to know how much land is due him, and how to obtain warrant and patent. February 19, 1833.

Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Again requests purchase of lands of John Crawford. February 20, 1833.

Louisville. Henry Northrup to Allen Latham. Requests certificate of entries made on warrant. February 25, 1833.

Washington City. Jas. Faulkner to Allen Latham. Late in paying debt; apologizes and inquires balance due. March 4, 1833.

Suiking Spring. Sam’l. E. Hustand to Allen Latham. Believes neighbor hasn’t right to land he claims; asks for information and advice how to obtain part. March 6, 1833.

Frederick City. Wm. H. Daingerfield to E. P. Kendrick. Insists papers formerly requested be sent to him immediately. March 7, 1833.

Columbus. John A. Bryan to Allen Latham. Wants clerk when he becomes auditor of State; Bonner of Chillicothe was recommended by someone and Bryan asks Latham to consult him of it. March 7, 1833.

Louisville, KY. Henry Northrup to Allen Latham. Anxious for information requested some time before. March 12, 1833.

Signed John McCoy. Richard Douglas withdrew the note given the Trustees of Chillicothe Academy because of resolution passed by Board. March 14, 1833.

Near Lexington, KY. Walter Dun to Allen Latham. Wishes to buy Bigbee’s land if still for sale to get away from "bad neighbors." March 15, 1833.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends list of patents, asks if they will be received. March 20, 1833.

Batavia. Owen T. Fishback to Allen Latham. Inquiry of cause of absence from expected meeting; asks what may be depended upon. March 20, 1833.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Scrip to issue on warrant no. 862 in name of H. J. Blood; proof of heirship necessary in other cases requested. April 3, 1833.

Fayette County. Allen Latham sells to David Turnipseed 62 acres for $124; note given. April 10, 1833.

General Land Office. Eljah Hayward to Allen Latham. Two surveys presented for patents for Daugerfield [Dangerfield?] heirs; asks cause for change of entry numbers. April 19, 1833.

Windsor, VT. H. Everete to B. G. Leonard. Inquiry of Western Counties business and possible opportunity of son getting in a large store with view of an ultimate connection or partnership in it. April 22, 1833.

Survey for 100 acres for Alexander Young. J. W. Marmow, D.S. April 29, 1833.

Washington. Thomas Green to Allen Latham. Asked if they were acquainted, wanted to know of whom he could get certificates of non-location. May 3, 1833.

Albany. T. M. Kelly to Allen Latham. Notice of marriage on May 6 at Thetford, VT, of Mr. T. M. Kelly to Miss Lucy Latham. May 12, 1833.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sent copy of patent of John Hardin. Asks for affidavit for warrant no. 6734. May 14, 1833.

Arthur Co., OH. Summons for John Coats to appear before judges of Court of Common Pleas on July 29. Aurthur Coats fraudulently conveyed real estate to John Coats to avoid payment of claims against him. May 15, 1833.

Allen Latham’s certification David Jackson deposited two warrants, only entries made, but not of warrant no. 632. May 16, 1833.

City of Boston. Ninian C. Betton to Allen Latham. Inquiry if there were more than one Indian Reservation; wants to make a large investment in lands. May 17, 1833.

Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Offers power of attorney for obtaining scrip for sale of lands. May 21, 1833.

Chillicothe. John McCoy treasurer of Chillicothe Academy to pay James Clark on order $10.75 out of unappropriated money by order of Board of Trustees on April 30, 1833. May 22, 1833.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sends scrip for warrants. May 28, 1833.

Memorandum of agreement between E. E. Burkner [Buckner?] and A. Huston. May 29, 1833.

Suray. John Manck to Allen Latham. Asks certification of non-location. May 31, 1833.

Pittsburgh, PA. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Asks taxes to be paid; asks price offered to sell. June 6, 1833.

Elkton. James Sewell to Allen Latham. Letter of year previous still unanswered. June 6, 1833.

Graves Co., KY. Amos A. Aktinson to Register of the Land Office. Interested in warrant of Richard Claiborne; asks if warrant were located, value and improvements. June 10, 1833.

Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Bela Latham wanted to purchase land, asks terms; to give preference to those purchasing under tax claims. June 20, 1833.

Springfield. Wm. H. Daingerfield to Allen Latham. Asks specific details of reentry of Thos. Blands lands; desires to sell lands in Fayette. July 5, 1833.

Near Lexington. Walter Dun to B. G. Leonard. Wants case with Marks held over to next term of court; ill in bed, wishes to better prepare case. July 5, 1833.

Silas G. Strong to Allen Latham. Inquiry of heirs of John and Michael Rudolph, and of survey in name of Mary Vance. July 8, 1833.

P. O. Maysville. N. D. Coleman to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant issued Capt. James Markham or heirs; wants certificate; it was never entered, surveyed, or patented. July 10, 1833.

Water St., Portsmouth, OH. Kennedy Lodwick, Commission Merchant. Shipping Bill to E. P. Kendrick, $2.49. Note, charges were drawn on E. P. K. in favor of the Captain. July 4, 1833.

Columbus. Wm. Henry Daingerfield to Allen Latham. Wants business closed with Mr. Douglas. July 18, 1833.

Powhatare [Powhatan?] Co., VA. James Jones to Allen Latham. Requests copy of survey of Benjamin Moreley [Moseley?]. July 22, 1833.

Washington. James Taylor to Allen Latham. Asks for duplicates of surveys. July 23, 1833.

Steubenville. H. T. Cleavitt to Allen Latham. Inquiry of land warrants of James Guthrie, representative of William Riggin. July 29, 1833.

Union Town, PA. S. Smith to Allen Latham. Asks fees for locating military warrants; sends respects to Jack Medery. July 30, 1833.

Fredericksburg, PA. Jn. M. Patton to Allen Latham. Requests statement of condition of property of father; is trustee. July 30, 1833.

Columbus. Hiram Lukens to Allen Latham. To purchase land $2 per acre; wants possession soon to plant winter grain; asks for clear title. August 1, 1833.

Washington. Henry B. Tyler to Allen Latham. Requests certificate sent to land commissioner stating when locations of certain warrants were made to obtain script [scrip?]; will sell script [scrip?] $1.12 ½ per acre. August 1, 1833.

Copy. Bill in Chancery in Athens Common Pleas; debts against estate of Arthur Coates; valuable property fraudulently assigned to son, John Coates, to avoid payment of debts. August 5, 1833.

Philadelphia. Account of Mr. James Montgomery with James H. Presson and Co. Lists purchases, $140, 42 due. August 5, 1833.

Columbus. Hiram Lukens to Allen Latham. Agrees to go along to survey land. Names meeting place, hopes to make it following week. August 5, 1833.

Richmond County. E. E. Buckner to Allen Latham. Sends Mr. Wood’s deed with power of attorney from Mrs. Neal to Buckner; no cholera but citizens suffer with bilious fevers. August 20, 1833.

General Land Office. John M. Moore to Allen Latham. Acknowledgment of receipt of survey for 1666 2/3 acres. September 4, 1833.

Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Requests plat of survey of David Williams. Has several offers for sale of land; not to consider any until patent received. September 7, 1833.

Lawrenceburgh, IN. Geo. H. Dunn to Allen Latham. Want information of possibility of acquiring script [scrip?] for unlocated lands. September 9, 1833.

General Land Office. John M. Moore to Allen Latham. Enclosing patent no survey nos. 13256 and 13257 for 259 acres. September 11, 1833.

Henderson, KY. John Boyle to Allen Latham. Requesting aid necessary to obtain script [scrip?] or patents for tracts of land. September 21, 1833.

Georgetown, KY. Samuel F. Snope to Allen Latham. Asks if land belonging to heirs of Jno. Snope were located, and acres contained in it. December 22, 1833.

Frankfort. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Visited and contracted with 4/5 of heirs of Wm. Brownlee, deceased. Sends 3/5, other 1/5 to be sent later. Asks for copies of surveys of Brown’s warrants. September 21, 1833.

Chillicothe. Agreement between Allen Latham and Jno. Mills, Madison Co. Latham sold two entries for $80 to be paid before 21^st June following. September 27, 1833.

Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Affair of Mr. Roger Evans and Mr. George Rogers disagreements over rent and possession of cabin and property. October 16, 1833.

Frederick City. Wm. H. Daingerfield to E. P. Kendrick. Wanting copy of will of Col. Bland’s for "business of Galloway and Dodd"; requests advice of Latham whether one is necessary and if a copy of a copy will do; elected Mr. Thomas on a "full Jackson ticket." October 17, 1833.

Will of Duncan McArthur (10 pages). October 30, 1833.

Gallatin, TN. Elisha Long to Allen Latham. Sent $1 gold for certificate. October 31, 1833.

Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Rogers and Evans quarrel over rent of pasture; Rogers "hostile," tore roof from cabin. November 11, 1833.

Pittsburgh. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Requests taxes be paid; neglected for over a year because of illness. November 13, 1833.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Acknowledges receipt of survey sent. November 28, 1833.

House of Representatives. Allen to A. Latham. 231 answered call of names. Mr. Stevenson, speaker selected; Franklin elected by small majority, an "Original Jackson man." December 2, 1833.

Portsmouth. Wm. Kendall to Allen Latham. Three surveys for John Smith to be recorded. $1 enclosed for fees; requests plats and certificates. December 10, 1833.

House of Representatives. Allen to A. Latham. Nine Jackson men in all; Hough not to publish anything in paper yet; Allen elected to Committee on Indian Affairs, most important in house as the "Alabama business" was "in hand." December 11, 1833.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. No papers on file of warrant no. 6714 for 266 2/3 acres so script [scrip?] to not be given; might be had if necessary papers were filed. December 14, 1833.

Pittsburgh. W. Croghan to Allen Latham. Offers 596 acres for $1200, payable in two years; 1000 less if paid by following April or May. Praises 7-year old daughter. December 16, 1833.

Circleville. P. N. White to E. P. Kendrick. Sends three entries; requests originals if possible; anxious for patents. December 17, 1833.

Frederick City. Wm. H. Daingerfield to Allen Latham. Suggests defendants should account for rent and profits taken; doesn’t see any reason Mr. Richard Douglas should be exempted. December 24, 1833.

Survey 70 acres for Arson Canfield and James R. Walker by Samuel Dole. December 31, 1833. Portsmouth. To A. Latham. Requests entry made. January 1, 1834.

Frankfort. Ewd. Taylor to A. Latham. Inquires information for heirs Samuel and Erasmus Gill of situation or dispostion of land warrant no. 1325 issued to Cap. E. Gill for 4666 2/3 acres. January 6, 1834.

Hillsborough. Samuel Bell to Marshall Anderson. Inquiry of who made entry no. 9456, requests copy of entry no. 10596 in name of Charles Green, and survey in name of Patrick Sluser; encloses $1 for fees. January 7, 1834.

Palmqra, Flemanua [Palmyra, Fluvanna?] Co., VA. C. W. Hall to Allen Latham. Bought part of David Ross estate; asks information of six entries in his name. January 7, 1834.

Cumberland, MD. Samuel P. Smith to Allen Latham. Requests details about land of Major John and Capt. Michael Rudolph, 9333 1/3 acres. January 8, 1834.

Columbus. E. P. Kendrick to Allen Latham. Gen’l Lucas candidate for governor; Allen nominated as delegate from congressional district. January 8, 1834.

Turkey Creek, Scioto Co., OH. Wm. McKinney to Allen Latham. Assigned land David Nicholas purchased; tenant of land refuses to move. January 13, 1834.

Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Requests Col. John McDaied be permitted to remove 300 acres of lost land. January 15, 1834.

Springfield. John Slicer to Allen Latham. Inquires of Rudolph lands, possible purchaser; offers to find purchasers for any other lands for sale. January 15, 1834.

North Fork Valley. Ezekiel Mann draws on self for $1.50 to be paid to Mr. Bacon for wood chopping. January 17, 1834.

Amherst Court House. John Thompson, Jr., to Allen Latham. Inquiry of warrant no. 1925 in name of Francis Gray, for Robert Gray of Lynchberg; no trace of being located. January 18, 1834.

Columbus. J. W. Warden to Allen Latham. Asks if survey were made of land of heirs of Major Kirkpatrick; inquiry of Robert Rains or Pains 200 acres; also Michael Seller and Elkasah Thorpe. January 18, 1834.

Union Town, PA. S. Smith to Allen Latham. Wrote on January 11 requesting certificates for Mr. Thompson to secure patent; also sent assignments of heirs of Carr and Wm. Reynolds. January 21, 1834.

Jossiah B. Andrew, dec’d; $300 paid by Allen Latham buying 57 acres of estate. January 21, 1834.

Hanover. Wm. H. Latham to "Uncle" Allen Latham. Answering letter of September 23, 1831; long letter quoting prices of commodities, weather, possessions, relatives’ health, etc.; wishes to move to Ohio to have a sheep farm; inquires of business, wages, prospects of Ohio. January 23, 1834.

Washington. N. F. Jones to A. Latham. Bela Latham afraid of private injury after disagreements; Rogers in Virginia puchasing land, tenant not yet disturbed. January 28, 1834.

Foster. R. Foster to Allen Latham. Asks amount of land belonging to heirs of Philip Daw; asks possible sale price. February 8, 1834.

Wilmington. Griffith Foor, Jr., to Allen Latham. Requests 350 acre field notes of Charles Stewarts representatives, and if entry or warrant were withdrawn. February 11, 1834.

Union Town, PA. John Dawson to Allen Latham. Conflict of entry of John Hay and John Nancarrow; patent already issued to Hay. February 12, 1834.

Cynthiana. Samuel Williams to Clerk of Chillicothe Land Office. Inquiry of land warrant for father David Williams, also for Uncle, Samuel Williams. February 15, 1834.

Chillicothe. Nath Sawyer to Bela Latham. Sends $15 balance of taxes; asks to have brother (Allen) find situation of 1000 acres of warrant no. 1135. February 19, 1834.

Brownsville. Adam Fisher to Allen Latham. Requests patent for land be sent to him immediately. February 20, 1834.

Mansfield, OH. H. W. Carter to Land Surveyor. Requesting necessary certificate in order to obtain scrip for land; encloses copy of duplicate warrant. February 20, 1834.

Lexington, KY. Jno. M. McCalla to Allen Latham. Inquiry of case of Mr. Hynes fraudulent acquisition of lands from parents. February 21, 1836.

Lousville, KY. Luther H. Read to Allen Latham. Asks course necessary to obtain patent for Custis Kendall. February 24, 1834.

Baltimore. Owen T. Fishback to Allen Latham. Former letters unanswered; learned of indisposition of Latham; requests an answer soon. February 25, 1834.

Wheeling. S. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. Thanking for address sent; said more was done in "support of the Christian religion and to maintain sound doctrines of morality than any clergyman…any 5 yrs. of his life"; requests one sent E. W. Newton and Daniel Webster. February 26, 1834.

Washington. Jacob Jameson to Allen Latham. Rogers threatens to turn out tenants; rented pasture to Samuel Evans; heirs intend to beat June court, writer doesn’t know "what to do"; asks Latham to come. March 3, 1834.

Batavia. Thomas S. Shield to Allen Latham. Requests entries by T. Fishback to be made even in warrants cannot be furnished; drawing $200 for payment. March 5, 1834.

Chillicothe. J. Claybough signed promise to pay $4 to Michael Lindsey by order of board’s last meeting. March 11, 1834.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Inquiry if warrant issued to Major Gen. Charles; prior locations interefere; no record of warrant. Note from Latham stating no. 12977 issued to Peter Cartright. Fee $5. March 11, 1834.

Boyd’s Tavern, Albermarle, VA. John Mauk to Allen Latham. Sends $1 for fee for certificate of warrant no. 6683, 100 acres, Catharine Meadows. March 20, 1834.

Pickaway Co., OH. $5000 Bond. Andrew Huston to Elias Buckner. March 21, 1834.

Wooster, OH. H. W. Carter to Surveyor of Virginia Military District. Sends copy of warrant and requests certificate required by General Land Office. March 25, 1831.

Cadiz. Alex Wilson to Allen Latham. Encloses $31.00 check drawn on Bank of Mt. Pleasant on a Philadelphia Bank; requests notice of receiving same. April 3, 1834.

Washington City. A. M. M. Upshaw to Allen Latham. Requests certificate of non-location to obtain scrip; warrant issued to James Upshaw no. 3276; traveled 800 miles, anxious for prompt response. April 2, 1834.

Cadiz. Alex Wilson to Allen Latham. Notice of draft enclosure in another letter; if not received, to write to Enoch Harris, cashier of Mt. Pleasant Bank. April 30, 1834.

James Henderson to Allen Latham. Requests map made, when to be finished and cost. Ohio, Pike County, April 1, 1834, at a special meeting of the Commissioners James Henderson was to procure map from Allen Latham. April 5, 1834.

W. H. Daingerfield to Allen Latham. Agrees to any arrangement Latham sets; brother delivering letter has power of attorney, requests receipt. April 7, 1834.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Believes a survey lost, asks for certificate of loss if correct; survey no. 13339, 440 acres. April 9, 1834.

Near Lexington. Walter Dun to B. G. Leonard. Has little faith in Ohio State Courts; sent questions for Latham to sign; intends to collect principle and interest and taxes paid on surplus lands. April 12, 1834.

Portsmouth. Jas. R. Walker to Allen Latham. Sends $13 for bonds of land of R. C. Anderson’s survey or entry. April 12, 1834.

Washington. Allen to Allen Latham. Long 4 ½ page letter; from congress, writes of political affairs, N. Y. election, etc. April 13, 1834.

Washington City. J. H. Fulton to Allen Latham. Sent warrant no. 6566 to General Land Office to obtain scrip; requests certificate of non-location. April 15, 1834.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Power of Attorney to Todd not sufficient to authorize sale. April 23, 1834.

West Union, Adams Co., OH. James Keenin to Allen Latham. Two former letters unanswered; requests information of 200 acre tract, entry no. 9452, Wm. Johnston. April 23. 1834.

House of Representatives. Allen to Allen Latham. States Webster’s trip to Eastern cities places him in ranks of opposition; Webster called himself a Whig; "Clay and Calhoun’s friends getting sick of it." April 24, 1834.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Sent survey no. 13365, 20 acres of James Taylor; no vacant land between survey nos. 3339 and 3340. April 25, 1834.

George Love to Latham and Leonard. Agent for Miner Smith’s heirs; inquiry of condition of land, 100 acres assigned Miner S. Smith, November 11, 1784, warrant no. 3517; requests detailed information. May 17, 1834.

Columbus. G. Swan to B. G. Leonard. Suggests Col. Brown to be agent as Canal Commissioner. May 23, 1834.

Circleville. P. N. White to E. P. Kendrick. Quotes entries and believes vacant land to be enough to fill Bear Creek warrant so requests 100 acre withdrawal and new entry for same. May 23, 1834.

Middleburg, London Co., VA. George Love to Latham and Leonard. Requests same information of Lt. Edward Smith as of letter of May 17, 2666 2/3 acres, warrant issued March 5, 1808. May 23, 1834.

Swiston. J. M. Bailey to brother B. G. Leonard. Visiting parents; arrived in a week; news of family. May 28, 1834.

Washington, Fayette Co., OH. W. Loofbourrow to Allen Latham. Order for $231 to pay to Wm. H. Bond. May 29, 1834.

Batavia. Thomas S. Shields to Allen Latham. Requests entry and survey asked for in former letter; selling land and purchaser wants assurance eentry was made. May 9, 1834.

Louisville. B. B. Long to Allen Latham. Requests search for warrants issued to Charles Gratiote; believed to have been issued, located in surveyor’s name; asks any available information. June 1, 1834.

Frankfort. Wm. H. Todd to Allen Latham. Gave power of attorney to commissioner in General Land Office and a record of proof of heirship of 400 acre warrant surveyed to Robert Woodcock. June 5, 1834.

Allen Latham account with E. P. Pratt; $24.25 paid. May 5 to June 14, 1834.

Secretaries Office, KY. J. J. Crittenden certifies power of attorney Thomas Shaw gave Wm. H. Todd on June 12. June 14, 1834.

Baltimore. H. Schwartze to Allen Latham. Inquiry for opening for young German surveyor just arrived to this country; knows English and French and music, especially the flute. June 19, 1834.

Wheeling. S. Atkinson to B. G. Leonard. Cases in court to be finished; one by Latham. January 1, 1834.

Washington City. W. Allen to Allen Latham. To accept invitation to go to Philadelphia to celebrate the 4^th; to give speech. Saw president nite before. July 2, 1834.

Washington. Geo. B. Whiting to Allen Latham. Requests information of location of warrants of Capt. Harrison’s heirs as soon as possible. July 4, 1834.

Lexington. Henry Asbury to Allen Latham. Survey no. 5016, 444 acres, Geo. Guthrey, not patented nor sent to General Land Office. Offers claim for demand against Moore lands; mentions two former letters unanswered. July 5, 1834.

Columbus, OH. John A. Ryan, Auditor of State, certifies taxes on survey no. 7829 for 345 acres from 1814 to 1833 amount to $170172 (?) and were regularly paid by Walter Dun. July 12, 1834.

Springfield. John Slicer to Allen Latham. Interested in purchasing Rudolph lands. July 16, 1834.

Georgetown. T. L. Hames to Allen Latham. Requests copies of Frances Preston’s survey of 200 acres; copy of Benj. Moseley’s entry; enclosed $2. July 25, 1834.

Lancaster. T. Ewing to Allen Latham. Inquiry claim of H. Vance; to be in Chillicothe soon. July 28, 1834.

Washington. N. F. Jones to Allen Latham. Offered Mr. Reed $800 for $1000 farm; believes he will take $900; stated rumor said Allen Latham would pay $5000. August 12, 1834.

Mt. Vernon. S. W. Fargahar to Allen Latham. (Enclosed in Ben T. Brown’s letter of April 14, 1835.) Desires to purchase land of John Hough’s estate. August 21, 1834.

Maysville, KY. Geo. C. Light to Allen Latham. Was agent for Col. R. C. Anderson; sold 50 acres and purchaser anxious for deed, power of attorney no longer valid; turns business over to Latham, administrator of estate. September 1, 1834.

General Land Office. John M. Moore to Allen Latham. Acknowledgment of letter and papers received. September 4, 1834.

Hillsborough. Allen Trimble to Allen Latham. Not secured title of Arnold lot but expects to soon. September 6, 1834.

General Land Office. Jno. M. Moore to Allen Latham. Survey received. September 8, 1834.

Cincinnati. Firm of Foote and Bowler to B. G. Leonard. Orders suit brought for debt of Mr. Long. No indulgence to be given. September 18, 1834.

Waterford. Giles Ruibin writes Daniel Gregg wishes to procure a mercantile situation in city; recommends his strict moral character, business habits, and asks any possible assistance to be afforded him. September 18, 1834.

Partition. Estate of R. C. Anderson. September 30, 1834.

Hanging Rock. J. Riggs to Allen Latham. States a few thousand "Bruton’s Yellow Jackets" would be vastly comfortable for their Jackson Boys around the iron works but their "Golden Shower" unenjoyed. October 6, 1834.

Columbus. G. Swan to B. G. Leonard. Somewhat depressed over times and conditions; to be at Supreme Court. October 7, 1834.

Chillicothe. Allen Latham to Auditor of Logan County. Asks transfer for taxation of several different acres in different names. October 8, 1834.

Norwich Town. Samuel Davis and Sons to Allen Latham. Desires to purchase 200 acres if other prospective purchaser does not buy. October 9, 1834.

Washington. R. W. Finch to Allen Latham. Requests 3d portion of a patent not to be located in order to obtain scrip for it. Heirs of Alexander Stewart (heir of Chas. Stewart). October 15, 1834.

Circleville. G. W.Woon to Allen Latham. Brother and family bought grist mills; wish to procure loan of a few hundred dollars for 15 or 18 months, 8 or 9% interest. October 16, 1834.

Batavia. Thomas S. Shields to Allen Latham. Letter and certificate of deposit of a month previous not acknowledged; also inquiry of cash price for 884 acre tract. October 21, 1834.

Athens Co., OH. Copy. John Brown et al vs. John Coates et al. (2 sheets.) October 24, 1834.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to Allen Latham. Requests copy of warrant no. 6217 in name of John Holden sent to P. S. Longborough; no more entries to be made on it as it has been erroneously issued for more acres than correct. October 27, 1834.

Batavia. Thomas S. Shields to Allen Latham. Has $300 for down payment on purchase of 450 acres; requests answer soon or to go to "Ealinois." October 27, 1834.

Steube, OH. Richard M. Coulter to Allen Latham. Offers $6 per acre for 400 acres. November 18, 1834.

John Moore sent copy of Supreme Court Document. James Mark vs. Walter Dun. November 26, 1834.

Survey no. 13613, 736 acres, Thomas S. Shields, warrant no. 285. December 4, 1834. Examined and recorded December 5, 1834, Allen Latham. Certification of warrant no. 285 attached. December 6, 1834.

Columbus. To. W. Marshall Anderson. Copy of petition between Walter Dun and Duncan McArthur. December 15, 1834.

House of Representatives. Allen to A. Latham. Views of President on French Affairs; oppose majority in Congress; change in Cabinet may make possible difference. December 16, 1834.

General Land Office. Elijah Hayward to J. J. Jacobs. Nathaniel Sawyer was assigned more than was legal; signature of 9^th heir, Mrs. Margaret Bledson, necessary. December 20, 1834.

Chillicothe. Edw. H. Thomson to Allen Latham. Applies for position as clerk; experience in Buffalo; or any similar position. December 22, 1834.

Columbus. G. Swan to B. G. Leonard. Court inquired if an appeal were given R. Douglas. December 23, 1834.

New York. O. S. Hinckley to Mrs. Allen Latham. Writing for wife. December 24, 1834.

Hillsborough. Allen Trimble to A. Latham. Has original papers of land surveyed in Nath Masie’s name; not patented; wishes to prevent Masie from patenting it in his name. December 30, 1834.

Jefferson County. Richard M. Coulter to Allen Latham. Wants necessary papers for patent to land. December 31, 1834.