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RG 30/117 - Benjamin Franklin Bosworth (1801-1843)
Correspondence Calendar
An asterisk (*) indicates restricted records.

Series I. Correspondence, 1818–1824, 1836

1818, June 9, Lenox Academy, BFB to Olive Bosworth (mother).
Account of his boarding house and Latin “Preceptor.”

1818, September 6, Lenox Academy, BFB to Olive and Alfred Bostorth.
After thanking his parents for his conception, BFB informs them that he has changed to a new boarding house and is continuing the study of Latin.

1818, September 23, Lenox Academy, BFB to Alfred Bosworth.
BFB requests permission to go to Saratoga Springs with his landlord.

1820, September 5, Lenox Academy, BFB to Alfred Bosworth.
Asks his father for more money for boarding.

1821, October 29, Union College, BFB to Oliver C. Bosworth (brother).
Asks Oliver whether he plans to leave home soon.

1822, July 10, Union College, BFB to Oliver C. Bosworth.
Tells of the celebration of the Fourth of July and of his financial situation.

1822, August 4, Union College, College to Alfred Bosworth (father of BFB).
Tuition Bill.

1823, April 10, Union College, Andrew Yates for BFB.
Letter of introduction and recommendation for employment.

1824, July 5, Saratoga Springs, BFB to Esek Cowen.
Promissory note for 7 Dollars.

1836, May 3, BFB to Alfred Edwards.
Informs Edwards of money and letters of recommendation sent to “good houses” in New York.

Series II. Estate Materials, 1843–1865, n.d.

Subseries 1. Estate Correspondence, 1843–1865

1843, September 13, Woodstock, E. I. Smith to Hon. Richard M. Young.
Request for information regarding procedures for BFB estate settlement for widow and children.

1843, October 20, Chicago, B. S. Morris to Increase Child Bosworth.
Requests his consultation before settling BFB's estate case before a particular judge, Mr. Barwick.

1844, July 17, Albany, Gregory and Co. to M. Edward Bosworth.
Notice and legal papers regarding an outstanding debt for goods purchased by BFB.

1845, February 12, Albany, Lewis Benedict to I. C. Bosworth.
Notice of receipt of payment of debt of $323.11 leaving a small balance of debt.

1845, February 21, Albany, Gregory and Co. to I. C. Bosworth.
Notice of receipt of payment of debt.

1845, June 20, McHenry, L. S. Church to I. C. Bosworth.
Notification of the date of settlement.

1845, October 31, McHenry, A. M. Nixon to I. C. Bosworth.
Regarding the settlement and management of BFB's former business.

1845, November 14, Place?, J. O? Anton? to BFB.
Regarding the author's surprise at BFB's lack of recognition of his deposit of money for him. Request of reply.

1850, January 23, McHenry, A.M. Nixon to I. C. Bosworth.
Letter of introduction for Mr. Lucius Church regarding timber belonging to the Estate.

1852, April 6, Woodstock, William Sloan of Don P. McHenry Co. to I. C. Bosworth.
Regarding the settlement of the legal claim of Hall and Johnson on BFB's estate.

c. 1852, December 24, Chicago, William Sloan to I. C. Bosworth.
Requesting that the money owed to Hall and Johnson be delivered immediately.

1854, January 25, McHenry, A. M. Nixon to I. C. Bosworth.
Inquiring if some timber owned by the estate is for sale.

1856, April 27, Buffalo, Sidney Shepherd to I. C. Bosworth.
Notice of receipt of $50 towards an outstanding debt of BFB.

1865, February 4, Chicago, W. M. Greenwood (Atty at Law) to I. C. Bosworth.
Reply to request for information from B. S. Morris, Esq. assuring complete cooperation when Morris returns from a trip.

 
 
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