Account of Dealings with Rinker and Shaffer;

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Account of Dealings with Rinker and Shaffer;

Description

Facts pertaining to land warrant Issued by Mr. Stagg and stopped by Simmons. May relate to conflict between Hubbert and "that infamous rogue" Rinker. Describes the history between himself, Rinker, and Shaffer. Hubbert is accused of being part of their scheme, but maintains his innocence.

year created

1796

month created

05

day created

23

sent from location

Northern Liberties

recipient

in image

note

See also Unknown to John Steele, November 21, 1796.
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notable person/group

William Simmons
Christian Hubbert
John Stagg
Rinker
infamous rogue
gang
constable
Squire Weaver
John Shaffer
John Schaffer
Rinker's mother
James Rinker
Hubbard
Alberman Baker
Secretary of War
Audebert
John Connor
clerk
prosecution
Wright
large family
Mayers
Squire Morris
militia

notable location

Northern Liberties
territory
gaol
jail
Race Street
Swan
prison
Shaffer's house
Philadelphia
Transfer Office
Land Office

notable item/thing

land warrant
falsehood
execution
debts
hansom transactions
bail
indemnify
property
obligation
letter
large number of names
claim against the United States
claim
warrants
false oaths
papers
pay
swore
settlement
Western Expedition

document number

1796052370401

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (3 pages) ZCP07 (3 pages) Collection: Fred Manning Collection of Documents from Various Series in RG217. (RG217) B: 14, F: Misc. papers relative to fraudulent claims.
[view document] (3 pages) ZCP07a (3 pages) Collection: Fred Manning Collection of Documents from Various Series in RG217. (RG217) B: 14, F: Misc. papers relative to fraudulent claims.

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Christian Hubbert Northern Liberties [n/a]
Recipient William Simmons [unknown] [n/a]