Acceptance of the Balance as a Discharge
Document 1795Since they do not feel supported, McLean & Emburgh have decided to accept Hodgdon's check for the balance, issued to the bearer Ezekial Abrahams, as a discharge.
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[Note from Messrs Emburgh & Mclean 27 Octo 1795]
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Sir,
Finding ourselves not supported by Mr Dyer with the testimony of Mr Suydam & Others as instructed by Mr Dyer after waiting so long, we have concluded to accept your Check for the Balance as Stated to be due Van E. Mclean by yourself: your payment therefore to the Bearer Ezekiel Abrahams shall be considered as a discharge.
We are Sir
your very Obedt
Mulberry Street William Mclean Emburg—
Wharff
Oct. 27. 1795.
the Balance you state to be
491 [undecipherable] doll?
[received / from / State De[pt] / Nov 24 / R.P.O. 40...]
Colo: Had.Den: —
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Since they do not feel supported, McLean & Emburgh have decided to accept Hodgdon's check for the balance, issued to the bearer Ezekial Abrahams, as a discharge.
Date
10/27/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Mulberry Street Wharf
Document number
1795102780001
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
McLean & Emburgh
Notable locations
Mulberry Street Wharf