Letter, R. H. Gillet to Archibald Williams, 24 October 1849
Source Note
R. H. Gillet, Letter, [], to , , Adams Co., IL, 24 Oct. 1849; unidentified handwriting; docket and notations in unidentified handwriting; two pages; Case Files and Other Records Relating to Suits, 1791–1929, Records of the Solicitor of the Treasury, Record Group 206, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington DC.
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bought & paid for a farm near , formerly owned by , the Deed to which, was taken in the name of his . <From what he says,> This is a clear case, from what he says. At , Smith acquired several Lots, in the name of his & children. The Mr Morris who called upon you, doubtless has the same information which . gave me. You can turn it to account, for the benefit of the , as well as his. This presents an opportunity for you to render the government a useful service in a manner to do good credit to yourself. I hope you will be entirely successful in the matter