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Introduction to United States v. Haws et al. Promissory Note to Robert E. Lee, 10 September 1840, Nathaniel Childs Jr. Copy Promissory Note to Robert E. Lee, 10 September 1840, Charles B. Penrose Copy Summons, 25 April 1842 [United States v. Haws et al.] Declaration, circa 7 June 1842 [United States v. Haws et al.] Docket Entry, Judgment, 11 June 1842–30 January 1851 [United States v. Haws et al.] Transcript of Proceedings, circa 11 June 1842 [United States v. Haws et al.] Report of United States Attorney for District of Illinois, circa June 1842 [United States v. Haws et al.] Docket Entry, Fieri Facias, circa 18 July 1842 [United States v. Haws et al.] Report of United States Marshal, 22 July 1842 [U.S. v. Haws et al.] Report of United States Marshal, 24 January 1843 [United States v. Haws et al.] Report of United States Marshal, 23 January 1844 [United States v. Haws et al.]

Docket Entry, Judgment, 11 June 1842–30 January 1851 [United States v. Haws et al.]

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Docket Entry, Judgment, [
Chicago

Settled by Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, 1779. U.S. Fort Dearborn established, 1804. Town organized, 10 Aug. 1832. Incorporated as city, May 1837. Population in 1837 about 4,200; in 1840 about 4,500; and in 1844 about 11,000. Twenty-six members of Church ...

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, Cook Co., IL], 11 June 1842–30 Jan. 1851, U.S. v. Haws et al. (U.S. District Court for the District of IL 1842); Register of Miscellaneous Suits in which the United States is a party or interested, 1834–1848, pp. 37–38, 110–111; printed form with manuscript additions in unidentified handwriting; 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; microfilm at CHL.

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Page 37–38

REGISTER of MISCELLANEOUS SUITS in which the
UNITED STATES

North American constitutional republic. Constitution ratified, 17 Sept. 1787. Population in 1805 about 6,000,000; in 1830 about 13,000,000; and in 1844 about 20,000,000. Louisiana Purchase, 1803, doubled size of U.S. Consisted of seventeen states at time ...

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is a party, or interested.
[When instituted.] [By whose direction.] [Name of Attorney and District.] [Against whom.] [Residence.] [Nature of Suit, or cause of
action

In civil practice: a legal demand for the recovery of what is due. In criminal law: a governmental prosecution in a court of justice against one or more individuals accused of a crime.

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[Amount claimed.] [When due.] [Amount recovered.] [Judgment or Decree, when rendered.] [Amount received.] [To whom paid.] [REMARKS]
[Attorney.] [District.] [Principal.] [Sureties.] [Dollars.] [Cents.] [Dollars.] [Cents.] [Dollars.] [Cents.]
[. . .]
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" " [June 1st. 1841] Same [Secretary of War] Mont[gomer]y. Blair
Missouri

Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803, and established as territory, 1812. Missouri Compromise, 1820, admitted Missouri as slave state, 1821. Population in 1830 about 140,000; in 1836 about 240,000; and in 1840 about 380,000. Latter-day Saint ...

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Peter Haws

17 Feb. 1796–1862. Farmer, miller, businessman. Born in Leeds Co., Johnstown District (later in Ontario), Upper Canada. Son of Edward Haws and Polly. Married Charlotte Harrington. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moved to Kirtland...

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H[enry] W. Miller

1 May 1807–9 Oct. 1885. Carpenter, builder, farmer. Born in Lexington, Greene Co., New York. Family resided at Windham, Greene Co., 1810. Son of James Miller and Ruth Arnold. Moved to Illinois, ca. 1829. Married first Elmira Pond, 19 June 1831. Baptized into...

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Missouri

Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803, and established as territory, 1812. Missouri Compromise, 1820, admitted Missouri as slave state, 1821. Population in 1830 about 140,000; in 1836 about 240,000; and in 1840 about 380,000. Latter-day Saint ...

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Same as above [Upon a note to Capt. R[obert] E. Lee Engnr Cap as agent
U. States

North American constitutional republic. Constitution ratified, 17 Sept. 1787. Population in 1805 about 6,000,000; in 1830 about 13,000,000; and in 1844 about 20,000,000. Louisiana Purchase, 1803, doubled size of U.S. Consisted of seventeen states at time ...

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]
4866. 38. <​1542​> 5184. 31) 1842 June 11 See leter from Secry. of War May 29 1841 directing suit— Wrote June 1st. 1841 to
Dis. Attorney

1790–Oct. 1855. Teacher, lawyer. Born in Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Moved to Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York, ca. 1810, where he taught school and studied law. Admitted to bar, 1812, at Watertown. Practiced law in Adams, Jefferson Co., and Sackets...

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to obtain note from Bank of State of Missouri and proceed to sue all the parties &c.— Judgt in
Illinois

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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District June T[erm] 1842 for Atty/Clk Ret—
Fifa

Abbreviated “fi. fa.” It is a writ of execution “that lies for him who has recovered any debt or damages. . . . It is a command to the sheriff, that of the goods and chattels of the party he cause to be made the sum recovered by the judgment.”

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issued July 18, 1842 Returnable in 90 days— See letter 2d. Aug <​1842​> from
Dis. Atty

1790–Oct. 1855. Teacher, lawyer. Born in Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Moved to Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York, ca. 1810, where he taught school and studied law. Admitted to bar, 1812, at Watertown. Practiced law in Adams, Jefferson Co., and Sackets...

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stating that Smith has applied for benefit of Bankrup laws. Sending paper developing his forms & asking whether he shall resist the application— Ansd. Aug 17 1842 directing him to resist & <​[3 words illegible]
J[ustin] Butterfield

1790–Oct. 1855. Teacher, lawyer. Born in Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Moved to Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York, ca. 1810, where he taught school and studied law. Admitted to bar, 1812, at Watertown. Practiced law in Adams, Jefferson Co., and Sackets...

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D A Decr 17 1842— ending proposition to [illegible] debt in 4 [3 words illegible] ansd. Jan 10 1843​> [illegible] returned July 1843 “Nulla bona” <​[3 words illegible] 1843​>— See letter from
Dis. Atty

1790–Oct. 1855. Teacher, lawyer. Born in Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Moved to Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York, ca. 1810, where he taught school and studied law. Admitted to bar, 1812, at Watertown. Practiced law in Adams, Jefferson Co., and Sackets...

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Aug. 6 1844 <​[2 words illegible] Treasury Department docket​> has defeated attempt to obtain discharge under Bankrupt law & will file bill to [illegible] the [illegible] property of Smith— See
Dis Atty

1790–Oct. 1855. Teacher, lawyer. Born in Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Moved to Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York, ca. 1810, where he taught school and studied law. Admitted to bar, 1812, at Watertown. Practiced law in Adams, Jefferson Co., and Sackets...

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s letter Sept. 28 1846— Ansd Oct 6 1846 See letter from
[Calvin A.] Warren

3 June 1807–22 Feb. 1881. Lawyer. Born in Elizabethtown, Essex Co., New York. Lived at Hamilton Co., Ohio, 1832. Moved to Batavia, Clermont Co., Ohio, by 1835. Married first Viola A. Morris, 25 May 1835, at Batavia. Moved to Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, 1836...

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[Onias] Skinner

21 July 1817–4 Feb. 1877. Sailor, teacher, preacher, farmer, lawyer, railroad president. Born in Floyd, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Onias Skinner and Tirza. Moved to Whitestown, Oneida Co., by 1830; to Peoria Co., Illinois, 1836; and to Greenville, Darke...

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Jan 1843 to postpone judgt— [illegible] answer to Mr
W[illiam] A Richardson

16 Jan. 1811–27 Dec. 1875. Schoolteacher, lawyer, politician. Born near Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky. Son of James L. Richardson and Mary Edmonson. Attended Walnut Hills Seminary, Centre College, and Transylvania University, in Kentucky. Admitted to bar...

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Jany 31 1843 <​
Archibald Williams

10 June 1801–21 Sept. 1863. Lawyer, judge. Born in Montgomery Co., Kentucky. Son of John Wesley Williams and Amelia Gill. Moved to Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, 1829. Married first Nancy Kemp, 28 July 1831. President of the Trustees of Quincy when town was...

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, D. Atty, submits a proposition of J. A. Morris to collect this Judgt by letter dated Oct 14, 1849. Answd Oct 24. See letter of
A. Williams

10 June 1801–21 Sept. 1863. Lawyer, judge. Born in Montgomery Co., Kentucky. Son of John Wesley Williams and Amelia Gill. Moved to Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, 1829. Married first Nancy Kemp, 28 July 1831. President of the Trustees of Quincy when town was...

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D. Atty Nov 19 1849— Answer of Jan. 10 1850 & Attys reply Jan. 26 1850​>
Geo. Miller

25 Nov. 1794–after July 1856. Carpenter, mill operator, lumber dealer, steamboat owner. Born near Stanardsville, Orange Co., Virginia. Son of John Miller and Margaret Pfeiffer. Moved to Augusta Co., Virginia, 1798; to Madison Co., Kentucky, 1806; to Boone...

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costs 41. 96)
Jos. Smith 5226. .27 (Transferred to page 110 in this Docket.
(See Page 110)
Hyram [Hyrum] Smith

9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; back to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co...

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