Stephenson defalcation dispute letter to Illinois voters
The document presents J W Stephenson proclaiming his innocence of defalcation in public funds and detailing a wary examination by his securities. It describes postwar accounts with the government, credits, and a complex balance dispute with the Treasury, asserting readiness to repay and requesting public verdict of acquittal.
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J. W. Stephenson
Col Stepenson
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Levi Woodbury
Secretary of the Treasury
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Missouri Bank
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Perjury Trials Reach High Court Involving Bank Officials
A dramatic financial crime case unfolds as a grand jury returns against Picker Preree and Joseph A. Dewes, cashier of a major bank, for wilful perjury. The proceedings implicate political and personal duty as authorities prepare to pursue charges. The era reports large shipments and insurance linked to transatlantic trade, including packets Mediator and others, amid tense publication notes. A romantic aside concludes with a bashful lover and a dismissive reply about taking a hair, echoing a quirk of the era.
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Commercoil Bankoend
Joeph A.dews
Sipe Bank
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Outrage Aboard Steamer Pawnee Ends in Hanging of Suspect
On a New Orleans to port voyage the second cook Thomas Turvin, a free Black man, was seized by deck passengers after allegedly abusing a deaf and dumb girl. He was tied and hurled overboard as the ship neared the shore, with Captain Dunmica ready to surrender him to authorities. Passengers later reported the incident to the Louisiana officers.
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Balloon Explosion Injures Workers At Louisville Event
An early balloon ascent in Louisville ended in a catastrophic gas ignition. Four men were badly burned while inflating the balloon, with one worker possibly fatally injured. Clayton suffered minor injuries as did several others. the incident caused substantial material loss and prompted public sympathy.
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Administrator's Notice for Henry Vincent Estate
The administrator of the Henry Vincent estate will apply for a final settlement at the Madison county Probate Office on the first Monday in July 1838. All interested parties are urged to attend and all persons owing the estate should come forward. Edwiaville, April 28, 1838.
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Madison County
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List of Letters Remaining in the Alton Post Office 1838
Alton Illinois postal list shows many names awaiting letters including Austin Ashby Andrews Alexander Anderson Ames Aldrich Allen Aaberry Aught etc. The notice explains letters not claimed may be advertised or removed after the given date in April 1838. Names include Geo W Aldrich John Allen Isabella Hewland Caroline Hale Henry Alwood Joel Jones J B Johnson James Johnston Maher Parker Simon etc.
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Austin
Ashby Stephen Andrews
Johan
Alexander Harrie Anderson
Ames Geo W Aldrich
P D Ames
John F Allen J P
Aaberry Thos
Henry Alwood
James Atecison
John
Local Notice Fragments Mention City Figure and Names
Fragmentary OCR cites Rev Me Earley and Elizabeth Lar in a local notice. Details are unclear but reference public or community matters in the city. Further readable context is needed to confirm event and exact actions.
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