Two letters - David J. Nye to Henry Aldrich and Mary (no last name) to "mother".
Entry/Object ID
2000.FIC.084
Scope and Content
This is actually two letters on 8x10 paper. The first letter is from David J. Nye, Attorney at Law on his letterhead to Henry Aldrich. The letter demands return of property from Nickolas and Christopher Pitts (currently in bankruptcy) before October 15, 1873 to avoid court costs.
The second letter, written on the reverse is from Mary to mother. It relates her travels and her interactions with a variety of people but for the most part these individuals are only identified by first names. A preacher, Mr. Caldwell was able to raise $200.